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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
May 4, 1989
The meeting of the Colleyville Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board was called to order by the Vice-chairman
Alan Linford at 7:05 p.m.
Present at the meeting: Alan Linford, Mary Lou Brieger,
Dawn Quinby, Nick Martine, Lila Coley, Cheryl Livingston,
David Fain; Parks and Recreation Coordinator. The chair
recognized the Honorable Mayor Buck Hubbard and Council-
man Ed McKnight in the audience.
Absent: Don Wood and Paul Vigilletti.
Business
1. Minutes were approved unaimously with the addition of
a statement by Alan Linford concerning discussion of goals
and obj ectives in item :ff.4: "It is important that we list
specific strategies to meet any goals that we establish."
2. Discussion and action taken on the issue concerning
locating a skateboard ramp. Public hearing was opened
and the chair recognized the presence of Ed and Jo Feitel
whose skateboard structure is in question. Mayor Buck
Hubbard brought us "up to date" on his understanding of
the situation and the tentative agreement reached with the
Feitel's. Ed and Jo Feitel gave additional details of the
use, structure, and costs of the skate ramp, showing
considerable research and depths of knowledge. David
Fain and Councilman McKnight gave an overview of what City
ordinances applied to the initial red tag on the structure.
In summary, the costs to the city for purchasing, moving,
and finishing the structure not including labor costs was
estimated to be $8000.00. The question of liablility and
supervision of the facility was not included in this cost.
The public meeting was closed. Board discussion centered
on: Is the skateboard ramp wanted in the park system;
where does it fit into the park master plan being developed;
and is this the best use, now, of scarce resources in the
Park Department? Motion made by Cheryl Livingston to
send to the City Council the recommendation of the Board
with a change in variance at the residence of Ed and Jo
Feitel and given a one year trial period to judge the
disruption to 'the~~n'ei:ghborhood. ',l.ila0oleysecerided. Passed
unaimously.
3. Park Master Plan Discussion. David Fain reported that
Terry Cheek of Schrickel, Rollins and Associates estimates
a lower price for a park master plan than initially stated
at the 4-25-89 workshop. Alan Linford moved that we meet
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in two weeks with specifications of what should be included
in the master plan. Mary Lou Brieger seconded. After
discussion, Mr. Linford amended his motion by adding "and
these be compared to David Fain's specifications for the
master plan bid." Ms. Brieger seconded. Motion passed
unanimously. A workshop to discuss these specifications
will be held May 18, 1989, 7:00 p.m. at 3202 Wiltonwood
Court residence of Alan Linford. Mr. Fain will be seeking
interviews with other companies for master plan preparation.
He plans to include other city administrative staff~n bhe
process.
4. Lila
to study
owners.
and Mary
Coley proposed that we form our first committee
plats and seek land donations for parks by
Committee consists of Lila Coley, David Fain,
Lou Brieger.
5. Place on agenda for June meeting: Proposed summer
program; fund raising projects; planning and zoning;
and a vote an the master plan.
6. Dawn Quinby moved we adjourn and Nick Martine seconded.
Passed unanimously. Time: 10:07 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Secretary
Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board
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