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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-4/18/1991 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES APRIL 18, 1991 1. CALL TO ORDER: The Meeting was Called to Order at 7:15 P.M. by Chairman Linford on Thursday, April 18, 1991. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Livingston, Mike Shelton, David Fain, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Chairman Linford, Gail Mills, Cheryl Mike Billings, Paul Vigiletti and Jim Hoff, Recreation Coordinator, and Sharon Curry, ABSENT: Lila Coley SPECIAL GUESTS: Nan Arnold the Ross Downs development; McKain; Mayor Hawkins and Keith Janet and Jackson, representatives of Ed McKnight, Steve and Jane Jack Hartnett, Joe Moore and Terry Cheek arrived for a joint work session with the Parks Bond Election Subcommittee. 2 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES JIM HOFF MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED. MIKE BILLINGS SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 3. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL BAR-B-QUE SITE AT CITY PARK Janet McKnight made a presentation to the Board requesting approval of City Park as the permanent site for the annual Bar-B-Que Cookoff. The date for the Cookoff is October 5; City Park offers all the amenities necessary for the event - plenty of room and plenty of parking. She stated they are trying to involve all segments of the community, and the entire park would be utilized. She requested trying not to have football or soccer games on that day so those children might be involved in the parade. Alan Linford suggested starting the games after 1: 00 P. M. to allow the children to participate. The Board felt it might be beneficial to have the games proceed later in the day because parents who were already out for the games would be more apt to stop by the Cookoff on their way to or from the games. Jim Hoff agreed to ask NET to take that date in consideration when scheduling for the fall. JIM HOFF MADE A MOTION TO WELCOME THE BAR-B-QUE COOKOFF TO CITY PARK AND TO REQUEST FOOTBALL AND SOCCER MAKE EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO PLAY GAMES AFTER 1: 00 P. M. ON OCTOBER 5th. CHERYL LIVINGSTON SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. CHAIRMAN LINFORD MOVED TO AGENDA ITEM #5 Park and Recreation Board Minutes of Regular Meeting April 18, 199 Page 2... 5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF MASTER PLAN FOR PARK AT ROSS DOWNS Nan Arnold presented a revised budget and master plan for the park at Ross Downs. The budget now reflects what Mr. Owens can do. The playground size stayed the same as presented last month, however the equipment has been revised to reflect only one piece of equipment. They felt the City might have the funds to install addi tional pieces. They are adding temporary irrigation to establish turf on the entire playing field. The field and backstop stay in, along with some permanent landscaping and the jogging trail has been moved to allow for future development of parking as discussed last month. The jogging trail will be constructed of 4" concrete with rebar on a 2" sand base. The playground, 7,520 square feet, will include plans for an Atom Splitter Swing. The Board discussed safety considerations of this type of equipment, due to the probability of children climbing the support bars to reach the center of the equipment. After considerable discussion it was decided a few of the Board members would get with David Fain to discuss the type equipment to place in the playground. Nan stated the irrigation is being installed so that it can be added to at a later date. JIM HOFF MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PLANS FOR THE PARK AT THE ROSS DOWNS DEVELOPMENT AS PRESENTED AND THAT BOARD MEMBERS WOULD RECOMMEND A SPECIFIC PLAYGROUND APPARATUS WORKING WITHIN THE BUDGET FRAMEWORK. MIKE BILLINGS SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. Keith Jackson requested a recommendation be made for a name for the park before the plans are presented to the City Council. Paul Vigiletti stated he felt the name should mean something to the citizens; possibly a historical meaning, etc. Some Board members stated they would feel more comfortable with the name Twelve Oaks Park. PAUL VIGILETTI MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THE NAME "TWELVE OAKS PARK" BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL. JIM HOFF SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. CHAIRMAN LINFORD MOVED TO AGENDA ITEM #11 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FLOODPLAIN RESOLUTION Alan Linford presented a proposed Resolution he is recommending which states the position of the Park Board in regard to development along Little and Big Bear Creeks. He is recommending that no construction take place until we have the results of the Drainage Master Plan and Natural Space Preservation Ordinance. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes of Regular Meeting April 18, 1991 page 3... Steve McKain stated that wi thin the Drainage Master Plan there is reference to the Natural Space Preservation Ordinance which will most directly affect Little and Big Bear Creek. He suggested these two documents be referenced in the Resolution. The Drainage Master Plan references the Ordinance and he feels it would be prudent to reference it in the Resolution. Alan suggested adding "... Drainage Master Plan and the Natural Preservation Ordinance are completed and their recommendations are evaluated and implemented... II to the Resolution, and the Board agreed. Alan recommends sending this to the City Council and P&Z stating the recommendation of the Park Board and recommend the other bodies consider it. Mr. McKain stated Keller has just received funding for a linear park along Big Bear Creek which will come up to the Colleyville city limits. He stated Southlake and Colleyville have the potential to work together on this. The timing is critical and he feels it should take precedence over everything we are doing because we have the potential to lose this land. I f we lose any portion of it, we lose access to the creeks. He would complement the Resolution with a set of very good photos showing what has happened to the creeks in other areas. Alan stated that the digging of ponds cost the City a state grant. We would be doing construction drawings on Mill Creek right now if it were not for the digging of the ponds. I f the City adhered to this resolution retroactively, we would be developing a 45 acre natural park site. Mr. McKain feels these two areas represent our greatest park potential in Colleyville and not having them would be our greatest potential liability. JIM HOFF MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION WITH THE AMENDMENTS SUGGESTED BY MR. McCAIN. MIKE SHELTON SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. CHAIRMAN LINFORD MOVED TO AGENDA ITEM #6 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes of Regular Meeting April 18, 1991 Page 4... 6. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A PAVILION AT SPARGER PARK Gail and Cheryl expressed concerns about the appearance of the shel ter. They do not want anything that will take away from the park. They liked some of the more natural looking ones that they feel would blend with the park better. Mayor Hawkins stated that everyone has their own picture in mind of what the shelter should look like. He is concerned wi th the ki ts which tend to be less attractive, more expensive and less efficient than if you have a simple design and have it built like you would a house or garage. In kits you pay for their product liability along with a few specialized parts. He pictures a fairly simple design with a hip roof, natural stone columns and appropriate electricity for lights and outlets and water connections. He suggested designing it so a restroom could be added later. Alan has some will have an concerned also the view of the questions about the design, stating where it goes impact on the decision. Gail and Cheryl are about putting something too clunky and blocking park. Paul stated the ultimate use of the she I ter considering the design; it should be flexible. octagon is a poor design and a shelter should to the people so they might sit in and around it. is important in He stated the be accessible Alan stated he is uncomfortable with taking action on this item until a location can be determined. JIM HOFF MADE A RECOMMENDATION TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL A LOCATION CAN BE DETERMINED AND THE BOARD AGREED. ITEM TABLED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. THE MEETING ADJOURNED FOR A JOINT WORK SESSION WITH PARKS BOND ELECTION SUB COMMITTEE AT 8:45 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD MEETING RECONVENED 7 THE BOARD AGREED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE AND SUPPORT IN ITS ENTIRETY THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUB COMMITTEE. JIM HOFF MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 11:45 P.M. CHERYL LIVINGSTON SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. Respectfully Submitted: ~~~ Sharon L. Curry, Recreat on Supervlsor Approved: Coordinator