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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 1991
I. CAll TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
was called to order at 7:10 P.M. on Thursday, January 3, 1991.
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PRESENT: Chairman Alan Linford, Paul Vigiletti, Gail Mills,
Mary Lou Brieger, Cheryl Livingston, Lila Coley and Nick Martine.
David Fain, Parks and Recreation Coordinator and Sharon Curry,
Recreation Supervisor were also present.
ABSENT: Dawn Quinby
SPECIAL GUESTS: City Council Members Cheryl Feigel and Ed Mc
Knight; City Manager Robert Stripling, David Tipton and Roger
Jackson
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Gail Mills made a motion to approve the minutes of the December
3, 1990 meeting as presented; Mary lou Breiger seconded. The
motion was approved by a unamious voice vote.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A CREATIVE PLAY AREA
Council Member Cheryl Feigel made a presentation to the
Board regarding a Creative Playground outlining the team
spirit, cooperation, socialization and enthusiasm created
in communities that have participated in these programs.
She proposed the City put together this type system with
the' Board's role being to decide if a site is available;
open up the plan and 1 et the vo 1 unteers come forwa rd and
carry the ball. She suggested the Bransford Road property
as a possible site. David Fain presented pictures of the
Keller playground for the Board's review. Chairman Linford
suggested Board members schedule a trip to the Keller site
prior to the next meeting.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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B. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO
FOOTBALL FIELDS AT COLLEYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
David Fain presented a proposal from the Colleyville Football
Association for improvements to football ball field. The
proposal included the Association moving out of City Park
and utilizing the current football field and expanding to
an additional field at CMS at an estimated cost of $10,800.
The Board had several concerns that an Association
representati ve woul d need to address. As no representative
was present, Chairman Linford recommended this item be tabled
until the next meeting when a representative could make
a presentation to address the Board1s concerns.
NO ACTION TAKEN
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Linford recommended moving to item C.
C. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF NO PLAY ON SUNDAY AT
CITY PARK.
Mr. Ti pton and Roger Jackson were present to address the
Board regarding lighting and league play at City Park.
Mr. Tipton wants the Board to consider not allowing league
, on Sundays or after 10:00 P.M. weekdays. Roger Jackson
stated that he is in favor of setting limits, it is a city
park and league play should be allowed on Sundays, within
specific time frames. Due to the number of players leagues
may have to pl ay on Sundays to meet the needs; it shoul d
be left open as a last resort. He suggested putting timers
on the 1 i ghts to address the problem of 1 i ghts bei ng 1 eft
on past 10:00 P.M. Mr. Tipton feels the park should be
available for general play; the neighbors put up with a
lot of noise and inconvenience; they would like one day
of peace and quiet.
David Fain stated the Facilities Use Agreement states games
and pract; ces w;,ll be completed by 10: 00 P. M.; 1; ghts out
by 10:15.
Cheryl Livingston made a motion to amend the Facilities
Use Agreement, Section 2 J, to read "regularly scheduled
athletic league games will not be played on Sundays without
the prior written approval of the Parks and Recreation
Coordinator after all other avenues have been exhausted.
Mary Lou Brieger seconded the motion.
VOTE: AYES: Paul Vigiletti, Mary Lou Brieger, Gail Mills,
Cheryl Livingston and Lila Coley
NOES: Nick Martine
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A. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PARKING IMPROVEMENTS TO
CITY PARK
David Fain reported there was no update available on the
parking improvements. A book has been ordered to assist
with the planning of this project and has not yet been
received.
Chairman Linford suggested banning parking on both sides
of City Park Drive; securing an agreement with the Church
to utilize their parking lot; adding a crosswalk with flashing
lights and reducing the speed limit on Bransford to 20mph
within the park boundaries. Approximately 250 to 300 parking
spaces are needed; the new plan will incorporate approximately
280 spaces.
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Mary Lou Brieger made a motion to recolllllend the City ban
parking along both sides of City Park Drive and reduce the
speed 1 imit to 20 m.p.h. on Bransford Road. Cheryl
Livingston seconded the motion.
VOTE AYES: Paul Vigiletti, Gail Mills, Nick Martine,
Mary Lou Brieger, Cheryl Livingston
NOES: NONE
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CITY PARK MASTER PLAN
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The location of the playgrounds was discussed along with
the possibility of adding a small play area near the
concession stand if safety issues can be addressed; expanding
the jogging trail and expanding the infields from 190' to
2001. Chairman Linford stated that based on current inflation
the cost is increasing approximately $200,000 per year.
He suggested finding ways to cut costs without hurting the
integrity of the plan.
NICK Martine made a motion to approve the City Park Master
Plan as presented. Gail Mills seconded the motion.
VOTE AYES: Paul Vigiletti, Gail Mills, Nick Martine,
Mary Lou Brieger, Cheryl Livingston
NOES: None
D. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PARK ORDINANCES
Nick Martine moved to table this item for further discussion.
Chairman Linford recommended Board members review the
information and write down comments for discussion at the
next meeting.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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V. REPORTS
A. PARKS AND RECREATION
David Fain reported on the youth basketball program; explained
the NYSCA Coach's Certification program; reported the slide
at Sparger Park has been raised and a new office and storage
area have been built in the Parks office and invited members
to drop by and look at them.
B. PARKS BOARD CHAIRMAN
Chairman Linford reported the City Manager and City Attorney
are actively working on the Inter10ca1 Agreement with GCISD.
The Park Land Dedication Ordinance is in P & Z and will
be worked on either the 14th or 28th.
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The Landscape Ordi nance wi 11 be on the P & Z work sess i on
on the 14th.
New Board members are scheduled to be interviewed by the
City Council on the 14th and appointed on the 22nd.
PUD - two steps, increase minimum lot size
Tree Preservation Ordinance will not be adopted by the January
Arbor Day; by April is possible. Mary Lou Brieger asked
to pursue.
Natatorium Sub Committee-requested to wait unti 1 new members
are appointed.
Reported the City Counct1 is acting on approval of $850,000
in Certificates of Obligation for park land acquisition.
(David Fain reported land purchase was discussed at the
Association President's meeting. Jim Hoff will draft a
letter to the City Council recommending they pursue land
acquisition; it will be presented to the Board first.)
Reported the Arlington Baseball sign up information contains
the statement "No child will be prevented from participating
for economic reasons. Full scholarships are available. II
Recommended Associations be encouraged to include this policy
and to include it for all city programs.
Webb House-ultimate use needs to be decided and a feasibility
study completed.
C. OTHER COMMITTEES
No reports
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VI. OTHER CONCERNS
No other concerns to address
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Paul Vigiletti made a motion
to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Nick Martine seconded the motion
which was approved by a unanimous voice vote.
THE NEXT MEETING IS SET FOR MONDAY. JANUARY 14 at 7:00 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Recreation Coordinator
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