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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/1999 - Regular Agenda Packet - Parks Board 111 1 • 1 ,, H i _ ,.,.. qM4ia •1 ell-. . H ;fief V3 97lt 1 fi-- TWL0‘.., _bog- CLotfit,_ 199 'I -II LZ___ ° S 9 Vi--- 2,45 jewel- 40tcLiy- `-'11Da PofAk . • . ti2(. 17(7 11445s-e, i er . Cf - -- 04z17 6. ouricmALLtuapie LAI Bri,c-,--,5els Dr. r . ....4_ • ui 1\ 0. ercg 20- '? s*,?1:„) -.L.._)a),/ 'De (itifi( 37/0 . of .1 ,•1 / Eik, 67V-033 2_ : n\-0(\t, Lat -e . L•( .. • .. . .. ..::-.- ii LtY C 1 . • cLsLio .- v-1t bu/1„ .0 • , clo.A±J. i , . L , ., 1 i ---.111S.CLLZ1122WLZ.i 1 ir ...------ -- 0.______A 4 1/4' Al i ,..c , '``•-•-----...--------------... • • - lilir * -1 -----------E--- ..:6: PI q9 il • COLLEGE STATION PARKS& RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING AND EDELWEISS PARK PUBLIC HEARING College Station Junior High School Cafeteria January 121 1999 Staff Present: Stephen Beachy, Director, College Station Parks & Recreation; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Pamela Einkauf, Senior Secretary Parks Board Present: Chris Barzilla, Chair; Chair; John Nichols; Glen Davis • . • ,•,• PailisBOaird.Absent: John Crompton, George Dresser, Sarah Birkhold, Susan Allen • . Visitors,: Greg Gcqatia•Miller: 3617 Vienna Drive 696-7805 Beth Tabor 604 Aster 694-1747 • Bob DeOtte 1208 Haines 693-9709 Gota Miller 600 Brussels Drive 694-2379 Tom &Janet Adair 602 Brussels Drive 693-8502 Bill Powell 610 Brussels Drive 695-0427 Mr. & Mrs. Luis M. Reyes 3702 Chantal Drive 695-2781 Nancy Livengood 611 Brussels Drive 695-0876 Mary Madera 704 Brussels Drive Andy Deuel • 3710 Chantal Circle 695-0876 694-0339 Chantale Lange- 3710 Chantal Circle 694-0339 • , HANDOUTS: Edelweiss Park Site Plan; Edelweiss Park Cost Estimate - - • C6111o,Order: The Parks and Recreation Board meeting(was called to order at 7:10 .p.m. by Chris'. • Barzilla, Chair. No.quorum was present. • 2. Approval of Minutes: Due to lack of quorum minutes would be approved at February's meeting. . , T:3. Public Heating Concerning Possible Development of Edelweiss Park: Steve stated that 4.. this was-the-3rd meeting seeking public input. He summarized that the first meeting was a discussion about what types of things the public wanted in the park.. The second meeting . concerned possible concepts - different ways those elements could be introduced into the park. From the input received at that meeting a preliminary master plan for the park was developed. He said based upon the input from this meeting and direction from the board,.that master plan will be revised and taken to City.Council for their consideration and approval. Once Council approves it, then the plans and specifications will be put together and the project bid out later in the year. He stated that most of the meeting would be devoted to visitor input. He introduced Pete Vanecek • who gave a description of the proposed master plan, which included: playground, covered shelter, • basketball and volleyball courts, 10-space parking lot, 1/2 mile ± jogging/walking trail surrounding the park, practice fields for baseball and soccer, bike racks, drinking fountain, benches, 5 light poles (every 150-250 feet), iron fencing, and will add a few.trees for shade. Pete said the estimated cost for those items was about $209,000 and the budget for the project was $213,000. Some of the visitors'concerns and comments included: oAboard\hearnoteudocW22/99 Swing sets: Why they weren't on the plan. Pete said they should have been included, and could easily be added next to the playground at a cost of about $2,000 - $3,000 including the gravel pit. Light poles: Where they would go, height, and how bright they were. Pete said there were existing light poles along the street, and and additional five, metal or concrete poles would go along the jogging/walking trail, were about 12' tall, and the light would shine all around. They were similar to the lights in Thomas Park and not the big athletic lights, like at Southwood Athletic Park. Bridge to get over drainage area: Was a bridge included in the master plan? Pete said no, a walkway would also have to be included, and funds were getting tight. He wasn't sure it could be afforded and it would probably be a maintenance expense to keep it clean due to water and silt. The drainage area had a lot of mud in it now and probably needed to be cleaned out. Some type of arch bridge could be looked at. Parking lot: Concerned about the 10-space parking lot not being large enough to accommodate all cars when two teams are playing, and cars parked along the street are a hazard for people coming off Chantal Street. Pete said the lot there would serve occasional users and handicapped parking. He said most parents drop off their children for practices and don't park. At Sandstone Park he explained that there was a 30-space lot and it was rarely full during practices. Flooding of the area and the maintenance: Concern about the area flooding when it rains and' maintenance of the fields. Why not just use it as an open play area? Pete said putting in practice fields does maximize some use of that area. 'Using the fields for games: Steve said the area was intended for practice use only and not for actual games. Only one goal could be put in, which would eliminate the possibility of games. Visitors were reminded that the new College Station Athletic Park when completed, would be used for games. Bob DeOtte said he'd been involved with soccer for years, and in the neighborhood parks you could expect to see the soccer fields used by a couple of teams for practice, with a scrimmage every so often, which parents usually don't attend because it's not an actual game. Also, there would be no fences or bleachers put in, only a backstop and soccer goals. Leveling of the fields: There will be minimal leveling done. Some grass will be started, through seeding. Use of goals: Area floods quite a bit, so don't waste money by putting goals out there, just use cones. Pete said it would save some money which could be put toward the swings. The two soccer goals and a backstop will run about $3,000. As far as goals were concerned, Bob DeOtte said that for younger kids, not having goals was no big deal. However, once they got older - 12 and up - you can't train goalies without goals. John Nichols said there would certainly need to be a backstop at the baseball field. Bob suggested finding out which age group would be using the fields and putting up the appropriate size goal for that group, or maybe one of each. Playing fields vs. swings: One visitor said they would rather have the playing fields than the swings. Chris reminded the visitors that the park would offer a little of everything, and that the majority of the people using it will be the children from the Edelweiss neighborhood. Parking lot expansion: Was there room for expansion? Pete said maybe another 4-5 spaces. Chris said the budget was limited, and parking lots were one of the most expensive items to go into a park. You could put a 20-car parking lot in there, but then you'd have to do away with something else. Playground Cost: What type of playground, and do they cost that much? Pete said it would be • commercial-grade with aluminum poles/posts, and plastic slides. There will be a rubber cushioned surface underneath, which is a big portion of the expense. Grass Seed: What type and won't it just wash away when it rains? Pete said more topsoil will be added and it will be seeded with Bermuda grass. It may have to be done a couple of times if necessary to get it started. Detention Area Safety Precautions: For safety purposes, is there anything over the overflow drains so that children can't get in there? One grate exists on the drain on Victoria Street side. Pete said he would check with the Engineering Department and see what could be done. o:\board\heamote.doc\1/22/99 Swing sets: Why they weren't on the plan. Pete said they should have been included, and could easily be added next to the playground at a cost of about $2,000 - $3,000 including the gravel pit. Light poles: Where they would go, height, and how bright they were. Pete said there were existing light poles along the street, and and additional five, metal or concrete poles would go along • the jogging/walking trail, were about 12' tall, and the light would shine all around. They were similar to the lights in Thomas Park and not the big athletic lights, like at Southwood Athletic Park. Bridge to ciet over drainage area: Was a bridge included in the master plan? Pete said no, a walkway would also have to be included, and funds were getting tight. He wasn't sure it could be afforded and it would probably be a maintenance expense to keep it clean due to water and silt. The drainage area had a lot of mud in it now and probably needed to be cleaned out. Some type of arch bridge could be looked at. Parking lot: Concerned about the 10-space parking lot not being large enough to accommodate all cars when two teams are playing, and cars parked along the street are a hazard for people coming off Chantal Street. Pete said the lot there would serveoccasional users and handicapped parking. He said most parents drop off their children for practices and don't park. At Sandstone Park he explained that there was a 30-space lot and it was rarely full during practices. ',Flooding of the area and the maintenance: Concern about the area flooding when it rains and maintenance of the fields. Why not just use it as an open play area? Pete said putting in practice fields does maximize some use of that area. 'Using the fields for games: Steve said the area was intended for practice use only and not for actual games. Only one goal could be put in, which would eliminate the possibility of games. Visitors were reminded that the new College Station Athletic Park when completed, would be used for games. Bob DeOtte said he'd been involved with soccer for years, and in the neighborhood parks you could expect to see the soccer fields used by a couple of teams for practice, with a scrimmage every so often, which parents usually don't attend because it's not an actual game. Also, there would be no fences or bleachers put in, only a backstop and soccer goals. Leveling of the fields: There will be minimal leveling done. Some grass will be started, through seeding. Use of goals: Area floods quite a bit, so don't waste money by putting goals out there, just use cones. Pete said it would save some money which could be put toward the swings. The two soccer goals and a backstop will run about $3,000. As far as goals were concerned, Bob DeOtte said that for younger kids, not having goals was no big deal. However, once they got older - 12 and up - you can't train goalies without goals. John Nichols said there would certainly need to be a backstop at the baseball field. Bob suggested finding out which age group would be using the fields and putting up the appropriate size goal for that group, or maybe one of each. Playing fields vs., swings: One visitor said they would rather have the playing fields than the swings. Chris reminded the visitors that the park would offer a little of everything,.and that the majority of the people using it will be the children from the Edelweiss neighborhood. Parking lot expansion: Was there room for expansion? Pete said maybe another 4-5 spaces. Chris said the budget was limited, and parking lots were one of the most expensive items to go into a park. You could put a 20-car parking lot in there, but then you'd have to do away with something else. Playground Cost: What type of playground, and do they cost that much? Pete said it would be commercial-grade with aluminum poles/posts, and plastic slides. There will be a rubber cushioned surface underneath, which is a big portion of the expense. Grass Seed: What type and won't it just wash away when it rains? Pete said more topsoil will be added and it will be seeded with Bermuda grass. It may have to be done a couple of,times if necessary to get it started. Detention Area Safety Precautions:, For safety purposes, is there anything over the overflow drains so that children can't get in there? One grate exists on the drain on Victoria Street side. Pete said he would check with the Engineering Department and see what could be done. o:\board\heamote.docW22/99 Project Completion: Pete said the project would probably bid in March, with it starting in April or May. It should take 2-3 months before the project is complete. It was stated by a visitor that if for some reason the entire plan could not be completed at the same time, the upper end with the playground would benefit the community more, and should be done first. Irrigation: There is irrigation out there now for the trees and that will be tied into for any plants that are planted. No Parking Signs: Could "No Parking" signs be put up from the park down to Chantal Drive? Steve said that decision would have to be made by the Traffic Engineers, and would require City Council action. The Parks and Recreation Department had no jurisdiction in that area. A dangerous corner and a bad street to cross. Pete said there was disabled access on the corners and a crosswalk across to Brussels on Victoria Street. Repeat of Wolf Pen Creek: If it continues to remain muddy, would the City just continue to clean it out every so often or let it accumulate? Steve said that the subdivision construction generates a lot of run-off and silt problems. As yards are established and subdivision becomes fully • developed those problems will reduce, however, there will always be a certain amount of sediment that comes through there, but it should become minimal. There will always have to be some type of maintenance associated with it. This is an experiment of sorts to try and make use of that particular area as opposed to leaving it as a detention pond which is a potential eye-sore. If the idea doesn't work, it will revert to a detention pond and be maintained that way. 'Appreciation: One visitor was very appreciative of the City's effort and willingness to put in a park and try to make it work as something other than a detention pond. Steve said it will be like Sandstone Park. It would take several years to get grass growing, and some of the areas leveled out, and there will be erosion problems that will have to be corrected on an ongoing basis until turf can be established, but it's just a process that will have to be gone through before it reaches its potential. Cost For Additional Items: Will the budget allow for the cost of the swings, the bridge, and the safety grates over the inflow and outflow drains? Pete said it would be close, but he could cut back on the quantity of trees, and some of the other items may be a'little high. He said he was sure the swings and a small wooden, arched bridge could be afforded. He could cut back on the shelter which is a big cost item. Steve paid the inflow and outflow/drains, would have to be looked at. If it included a lot of engineering work or the extension of pipOs for example, drainage funds may have to be sought to do that. Hopefully it wouldn't require a lot of work to correct any potential hazard. There were no other questions or comments. Chris thanked the visitors for coming and said the information would be turned over to the Parks Board and then to the City Council. Steve said the master plan would probably be presented at the February 11, 1999, 3:00 p.m. City Council workshop, and then go back to them for their vote/formal approval on February 25, 1999. 4. Adjourn: 7:52 p.m. o:\board\heamoteidocW22/99 3 1 EDELWEISS PARK COST ESTIMATE Basketball court $20,000 Covered playground 35,000 Water line 3,500 Shelter+ slab 7,500 Volleyball court 6,000 Soccer goals 1,500 Backstop 1,500 Picnic tables (3) 1,600 Iron fence(830') 21,000 Conc.walks to shelter 6,000 Jogging trail 20,000 Shelter+brick pavers 17,000 Parking (10 spaces) 13,000 Benches (3) 1,400 Bike rack 500 •• . Water fountain 1,500 • Grading,seeding,sodding 4,000 Trees (40-30gal.) 8,000 Light poles (6 12'ht.) 21,000 SUB TOTAL $190,000 10% CONTINGENCY 19,000 TOTAL $209,000 00 --.....\ ..' _ -----79-6"--t---(1 ....„, _.... . VICTORIA AVE. II I :p r.4 % Iron • a I ce _ I' 1 .... 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Parks & Recreation Board Goals Rankings v I Complete the parks master plan 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 1.7 2 Implement the approved Capital Improvement Program 2 2 1 2 1 4 1 1.9 3 Implementation of the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan 3 3 3 3 11 1 2 3.7 Enhance the public perception of the Wolf Pen Creek 4 corridor 4 13 4 6 3 8 5 6.1 Encourage the early development of the former landfill site on State Highway 6 - 13 5 6 11 8 5 4 7.4 6 Emphasize Lincoln Center leadership development and program enhancement 9 8 8 9 5 9 8 8 7 Support the implementation of the greenways master plan 6 6 5 8 14 11 6 8 8 Investigate the use of a commercial property fee for community park development 14 9 7 4 4 10 14 8.9 Establish an on-going re-appraisal of existing parks, ) facilities and services offered by the department 7 7 9 7 9 16 13 9.7 10 Encourage arboretum/garden parks and color emphasis in existing parks 8 12 11 10 6 12 10 9.9 Investigate the feasibility of cooperative ventures with 11 CSISD 11 14 10 5 12 6 .15 10 12 Develop an Urban Forestry Plan for College Station 5, 11 12 15 15 15 7 11, 13 Incorporate public art into the park system 10 10 13 14 10 14 12 12 14 Investigate the feasibility of cooperative ventures with TAMU on facilities, and programs 12 15 14 12 13 7 16 13 15 Explore the feasibility of a municipal golf course 16 14 16 13 7 13 11 13 16 Explore the feasibility of a commercial ice skating facility 15 16 15 16 16 3 9 13 0:\board\goals\fy99rank.xis 1111/99 CONSTITiJTIONAL BY-LAWS OF TM CONFERENCE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,TEXAS THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY CITY ORDINANCE NUMBER 2009 These by-lawsincorporates specific rules and regulations of the "College Station � Committee",Conference Center AdvisoryCom ttee" hereinafter referred to as the Committee. These rules and regulations are in addition to the guidelines set forth by the City of College Station in g Ordinance number 2009. Any points not addressed in these by-laws are under the guides of the Previously mentioned ordinance. ARTICLE 1-RULES OF THE COMMITTEE r � Section 1.Termination Any committee member appointed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall forfeit that membership if absent for more than three (3) consecutive meetings, in one 01) appointment year, unless the absenteeism is for medical reasons. Absenteeism may also be excused by the Committee or by the Parks and Recreation Board. If a member goes beyond this absenteeism limit,the Parks and Recreation Board shall be advised to declare the position vacant and appoint a new member to fill the vacancy. Section 2.Limitations The Committee shall not be authorized to incur on behalf of the CITY OF COLLEGE STATION any expense incident to the operation of said Conference Center, unless expressly authorized to do so by the CITY COUNCIL. The Committee shall not knowingly conduct business that has been assigned by ordinance to any other governing or advisory body of the CITY OF COLLEGE STATION. ARTICLE -MEETINGS Section 1.Regular Meetings The regular meeting shall be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the hour of 5:15 p.m. at the Conference Center. Section 2.Notice of Meetings Notice of all regular meetings shall be delivered to each member of the Committee at least five (5) days prior to each meeting. Notice of all meetings shall be posted at City Hall and delivered to the news media in compliance with all state and local laws. Section 3.Special Meetings Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Committee or by three (3) members of the Committee. The Notice of Special Meeting shall state specific items to be discussed.No items other than those designated in the notice may be discussed. Section 4. Place of Meeting The place of the meeting shall be the Conference Center unless otherwise stated in the call. ) Section 5. Quorum The Committee consist of:five (5) members, therefore, at least three (3) voting members shall constitute a quorum. Section 6.Rules of Order General parliamentary rules, as given in Robert's Rules of Order, as modified by the rules and regulations of the Committee shall be observed in conducting meetings of the Committee. Section 7.Order of Business The following shall be the Order of Business of the Committee, but the rules of order may be suspended and any matters considered or postponed by action of the Committee. 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of minutes of last regular meeting and of any special meetings held subsequently and their approval or amendment. 4. Petitions or communication from visitors. 5. Reports. 6. Committee concerns. { t I ARTICLE III-OFFICERS AND EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Section 1.Duties of the Committee Chairman The Chairman of the Committee shall preside at the meetings of the Committee. Section 2.Duties of the Vice-Chairman The Vice-Chairman of the Committee, in the absence of the Chairman, shall perform all the duties of the Chairman of the Committee. In the absence of both the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman, the Committee shall elect a Chairman pro tempore who shall perform the duties of the Chairman of the Committee. Section 3.Duties of the Conference Center Supervisor The Conference Center Supervisor, or his/her designees, are ex officio member and shall attend all regular meetings and participate in discussions,but shall not be entitled to vote. Section 4.Duties of the Conference Center Liason This individual is a member of the Parks Board who shall attend all regular meetings and participate in discussions,but shall not be entitled to vote. This individual will be appointed by the Parks Board. � J Section 5.Ex Officio Members These members are approved by the Committee and assigned special duties. They are asked to attend all regular meetings, but shall not be entitled to vote. If there is no quorum, the ex officio members will act as alternate committee members. In this case,they would then be authorized to vote on items presented during that meeting., ARTICLE IV-SIM-COMMITTEES Section 1.Appointment of Special Sub-Committees Special sub-committees shall be appointed by the Chairman for consideration and study of any matter not covered by the Committee during regular or special meetings. The Chairman or Vice- Chairman are ex officio members and shall attend sub-committee meetings and participate in discussions. The special sub-committee shall report their findings to the Committee. ARTICLE v-AMENDMENTS Section 1.Amendments These mayby-laws �'be amended at any regular meeting of the Committee by a majority vote of the members present,provided previous notice of the nature of any proposed amendment shall have been given at least one (1) regular meeting before the action thereon shall be taken. The by-laws' amendments must be approved by the Parks and Recreation Board. 1. Pp APPROVED: Mollie Gull',Chair Date Attest: Kim Fox,Committee Secretary Date • Approved by College Station Parks and Recreation Board on the day of 1999. Chris Barzilla,Chair Parks and Recreation Board Date Attest: Kris Startzman,Board Secretary Date „ , r 5 P O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station,TX 77842 Tel 409 764 3500 FAMpRcligRi: MEMORANDUM February 3, 1999 TO: Parks & Recreation Board FROM: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation SUBJECT: Items of Interest 1. 1999 Christmas Tree Recycling Project: The weekend of January 9-10, 1999, the Brazos County 4-H Equestrian Club and the Forestry Division took in 645 Christmas trees. at Central Park. In Bryan's Haswell Park, the 4-H. Club and the Bryan Sanitation Division took in 5.60 trees which were taken to the compost facility. The trees accepted at Central Park were chipped Ron, site and spread throughout the picnic. area. by the ponds. The chips help alleviate. soil compaction caused by foot traffic, reduce soil erosion and provide nutrients to the soil. In addition tothese benefits to the park, the recycling project'smajor goal is to help save landfill space by diverting the Christmas trees to other uses. This goal became a reality as a total of 3,053 trees were accepted in the recycling project and diverted from the landfill. Over 1,375 trees were picked up curbside in College Station and 433 in Bryan between December 26 and January 15. A roll-off container placed at the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) landfill site received 40 trees, which were taken to the compost facility. Many thanks and recognition should go to ail the workers involved in this annual event. This includes the College Station Parks & Recreation Forestry Division, the Sanitation Divisions of both Bryan and College Station, BVSWMA, A and especially the volunteer efforts of the Brazos County 4- H Equestrian Club and AdvancedTree Care. Sponsors of the event were Advanced TreeCare, Brazos Beautiful, Inc., Brazos Co. 4-H Equestrian Club, BVSWMA, Bryan College Station Eagle, Cities of Bryan and College Station and the Texas Forest Service. 2. Youth Basketball: A new 6 & Under division was started this year, with 104 participants in the program. The program lasts about six to seven weeks, with the last few teams finishing the first week in March. The number of participants is up from last year: 1998 Participants- 797 Teams - 93 1999 Participants - 813 Teams - 109 3. Tarrow Park Dedication: The dedication ofW.A. Tarrow Park is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th at 2pm. Mr. Tarrow servedas theprincipal & principal for the Lincoln School from 1943 to 1965. Mr. Tarrow was a graduate of Prairie VieweM College and held both a Bachelor and a Mastersashte degree. He taught school forforty years in Texas and Louisana during his.career, andw recipient of numerous educational and community awards. In 1976, the City of College Station named a street in his honor. The dedication ceremony will include representatives from Lincoln Center Advisory Board as well as other community leaders. Home of Texas A&M University 4. Wayne Smith Youth Baseball Complex Dedication: The dedication of the new baseball fields is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6th at 4pm. This will be the first day for official games at the new complex. The ceremony will include representatives from College Station Little League, citizen boards and committees, and representatives from the Smith family. Mr. Wayne Smith was one of the founders of the College Station Little League program. The first Little League baseball fields were located at the intersection of Luther and Montclair Streets, and were named in his honor. S. Teen Center Ground Breaking: Ground breaking for the new teen center to be located in Southwood Athletic Park will held on Tuesday, February 24th at 4pm. The ceremony will include the representatives from the Teen Advisory Board along with other community representatives. This is the top priority project for the TAB, and the new facility will provide a great location for their activities. They have been operating out of temporary facilities at "YAHOOZ" adjacent to the Conference Center. Completion of the $400,000 facility is expected this fall. 6 Prescribed Burns At Lick Creek Park: Three prescribed burns were performed in certain areas of Lick Creek Park during January. Baron Rector, with the Texas Agriculture Extension Service conducted the burns with the help of Parks Operations, the South Brazos Volunteer Fire Department and the College Station Fire Department. Approximately 50 acres were burned. The prescribed burn process is an ecologically sound management practice that is currently being utilized in selected areas by many state and federal agencies as well as private landowners, to restore native grasslands. Prescribed burning also reduces the potential for uncontrolled wildfires in forests and grasslands. More prescribed burns for Lick Creek Park will ) be scheduled in the future. 7. Little League Registration: Registration was held at Lincoln Center for the 1999 Little League program. Approximately 150 people attended, including neighborhood residents. Also, a youth baseball clinic will be held at Lincoln Center prior to "try outs". This will help the participants understand the process and become involved in the program. These are two efforts that are part of the cooperative outreach program to increase neighborhood participation in the Little League program. This will be a long-term effort that will require support from both the city and CSLL. 8. Senior Programs Started: Marci Rodgers, Senior Program Coordinator, has formed an advisory committee to assist her with the formulation of new programs for senior citizens in the community. The first meeting of the committee was held on January 26th. Future meetings will be held on Monday mornings at the College Station Library. This is an exciting new area for the City and we look forward to serving this population of our community. Copies: Skip Noe, City Manager Tom Brymer, Assistant City Manager PARD Superintendents CITY OF COLLEGE STATION _ PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT t' CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FEBRUARY, 1399 1. TEEN CENTER Project Number: PK9807 Budget: $400,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Eric Ploeger Project Design: N/A Comments/Status: Qualification statements were opened February 4, 1998. A staff recommendation was sent to Council, for selection of an architect, on the February 26, 1998, Council meeting. Council accepted the recommendation of Patterson Architects of Bryan. Preliminary design was discussed at the June Parks & Recreation Board meeting. The plan was presented to Council on July 9, 1998, and staff was directed to review the plans with the Teen Advisory Board and report back to Council. The Council approved the, recommendation of the Teen Advisory Board to add funding to the project during the August lr '� 27, City Council meeting. The project was bid on January 7. Bids were opend January 22, 1999, and Marek Brothers Construction, Inc., was the low bidder and will be recommended to the City Council on February 11, 1999. Task: Project Design: March - November 1998 Advertisement & Award: January 1999 Complete: August 1999 2. MADELEY PARK/LAND ACQUISITION Project Number: CD 1230 Budget: $ 150,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Eric Ploeger Project Design: Comments/Status: An appraisal has been completed on the Jaffar property. A title report has been ordered and an offer will be made based on the appraisal. The project is now on hold pending further review by the Parks Board. Task: Project Design: Advertisement & Award: Complete: CIP Report 28-Jan-99 Page 1 of 3 3. WPC LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS Project Number: PK9505 Budget: N/A Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Peter Vanecek Project Design: In-house Comments/Status: Improvements for the northwest corner of the Dartmouth/Holleman intersection. Development of a flowerbed, sign, and handrail improvements to compliment the existing development on the southeast corner. This project was reviewed by the WPC Oversight Committee on January 11, 1999. The Committee recommended that the project be reviewed by McClure Engineering who is contracted to conduct the drainage engineering in the corridor. Task: Project Design: Advertisement &Award: Complete: 4. ATHL- TIG PARK MASTER PLAN Project Number: Budget: $ Contract Amount: � . ) Project Manager: Project Design: Comments/Status: A meeting with leaders of the soccer community was held in October. This was to discuss needs and ideas to begin master plan development by the planning staff. A similar meeting with experienced members of the softball community will be held. Concepts will be developed for public hearings and Parks and Recreation Board discussions. Task: Project Design: Advertisement & Award: Complete: 6. ADAMSO1 POOL RENOVATION Project Number: N/A Budget: $ 65,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Eric Ploeger Project Design: Waterscape Consultants Comments/Status: Waterscape Consultants completed a conditions report on the --- ) condition of Adamson Pool along with recommendations for renovations in May '98. Funds for renovation design were budgeted in the FY98-99 budget. The design contract was CIP Report 28-Jan-99 Page 2 of 3 approved by the City Council on December 10, 1998. The design process will begin in January, 1999. Task: Project Design: January - June 1999 Advertisement & Award: August - October 1999 Complete: May 2000 6. EDELWEISS PARK MASTER PLAN li Project Number: Budget: $ 213,000 Parkland Dedication 1998 Bond Funds Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Peter Vanecek Project Design: In-house Comments/Status: The first public hearing in the design process was held October 19, 1998. The second was held December 8, 1998. The final was held on January 12, 1999. Approval of the site plan will be requested of council during the February 11, 1999 council meeting. Task: Project Design: October - March 1999 Advertisement & Award: April 1999 Complete: October 1999 7. WEST DISTRICT MAINTENANCE SHOP Project Number: Budget: $481,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Eric Ploeger Project Design: Architect to be selected Comments/Status: Request For Qualifications (RFQs) for an architect have been received and a selection will be referred to the City Council during the February 11, 1999 council meeting. Task: Project Design: March -June 1999 Advertisement & Award: July 1999 Complete: January 2000 CIP Report 28-Jan-99 Page 3 of 3 _„_ �_. College Station Little ' er',?`E$ 0. Bow 9041 College January 19, 1999 1 Mr. Steve Beachy, Director Parks and Recreation Department City of College Station P. a Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Dear Mr. Beachy: College Station Little League is busy preparing for our 1999 Spring Season. We look forward to a great Season and are anxious to include games at the new Wayne Smith Balifields in our schedule. Registration for the Season is currently underway. On January 7, 1999, CSLL placed two banners at the Lincoln Center announcing registration. We left registration forms with Mr. Lance Jackson, and will be holding a walk-in registration at the Lincoln Center on the evening of February , 1999. Mr. Jackson has said CSLL can use the Lincoln Center immediately. that night to access the Internet and process the registrations CSLL Board members will be present to answer any questions. Several CSLL Coaches arep lanning to hold two discussion and demonstration clinics for interested players and their parents. A clinic for 11 and 12 year olds will be held February 14, 1999 and a clinic for nine and ten year olds will be held February 21, 1999. We would like to hold the clinics at the Wayne Smith Ballf ells. If they are not ready, we are planning to hold them in the adjacent W. A. Tarrow Park. Ms. Sharon Gable has been communicating with Mr. Jackson about the clinics. In addition, in early March we will have a clinic for prospective T-ball (five and six year olds) parents who might be interested in being Managers and Coaches. As soon as the exact date and location of this clinic are finalized, we will forward the information to Mr. Jackson. Texas A&M University's Mark Johnson usually schedules a clinic for Little League Managers and Coaches in mid-late March at Olsen Field. As soon as we have any information about this clinic, we will forward it to Mr. Jackson. ............................. Page 2 CSLL looks forward toartici ating in the Wayne Smith Bonfield Dedication Ceremonies. p p Please contact me as soon as you have an idea of the level of participation you would like from us. As we discussed earlier, you might be interested in having several CSLL players of different ages catch balls thrown out by various dignitaries. I am workingMr.with GaryMarske to get the 1999 User's Agreement prepared. He has said we will be able to execute one User's Agreement to cover both the Southwood Athletic Complex and the Wayne Smith Ballftelds. Mr. Marske is also checking into the possibility of having both fields keyed alike, so CSLL will not be distributing quite so many keys. I will continue to keep you updated on our plans as the Season gets closer. As always, thank you for your support of College Station Little League. Sincerely, / Linda Jeffres-, Chairman 8409 Wildewood Circle College Station, Texas 77845 c: American President National President CSLL Secretary CSLL Trustee } &":a,a,F.yc,M:xe'mz'i"y kik,•,... � '.. ostge .rw ay gy w $.vna..e 8,•,€Twa.ae r+.:eq dr .. CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS • January 29, 1999 George K.Noe City Manager P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Dear Mr.Noe: I recently attended the Texas Public Pool Council Conference in College Station on January 6'—'8;1999., This was the first time that the City of Denton aquatic staff participated•in the:conference. I have attended many Texas Recreation and Parks Society Conferences over the years, and I can truly say that the TPPC conference rivals any of them. • • Every detail of the conference was organized and very professional. I was particularly impressed with the caliber of speakers that were present. Many national vendors and specialists in the aquatic field were on hand for networking and problem solving. You should be very proud of the Parks and Recreation D ep artment under the direction of Stephen Beachy for hosting such a wonderful event. Vera Sods, Thieu Brown and numerous lifeguards and other staff worked around the clock to ensure a successful event. My staff and I look forward lo attending next year as well as your;. feguard competition. in July. Sincerely, atliCid___,(3C) Kathy Mosby Superintendent of Parks and Recreation City of Denton - r , cc:• Stephen:Beat Vera Solis . . . � .;,;. � • - 'Dedicated to Quality Service" ■ City of Euless Cams Of Ellen i ~ � G Ei Mg1 -s- '. 0., J ; 15 1999 To: Vera Sols From: Tim Bolen,Aquatics Coordinator, City ofEuless g cc: Skip Noe, City Manager, College Station Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 Subject: Texas Public Pool Council Well you did.it again Can't you stop doing it? Have you no shame? Do you like embarrassing your colleagues? Once again Vera,you and your staff have performed superbly.Every year I g eagerly look forward to attending the Texas Public Pool Council.at College Station because of the wonderful way you tend to every detail.And this year was no exception. From the Aquatics Emergencies Seminar on Tuesday to Friday's last workshops, I had a wonderful time.I even allowed myself the luxury of learning something.Just kidding,the sessions were very informative and timely.I came away feeling so pumped-up and rejuvenated that I wanted to open my outdoor pools right now.Whoever thought of"Casino Night"should get a raise.What a marvelous way of interacting with your peers. Bur now the pressure is on.You have to top this year,and you only have a twelve months to do so. Thanks so much, SteveBeay�Mikpr.doc ............................................................................................... .......... .................................... .......... ..........................: ............. ......................................... .................................................... r 1 Patti Roberts, 764-3445 Public Relations&Marketing Assistant January 5, 1999 For Immediate Release Lincoln Center Prepares For MLK Celebration College Station's Lincoln Center will host its 13th Annual Martin Luther King,Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 16, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.The program is free to the public.The theme for this year's event will be"A Calling To Action."Myrtle Captain,guest speaker and winner of the NAACP's Unsung Heroine Award,will emphasize this theme. "Service is the rent I pay for the space I occupy"is Ms. Captain's life motto. A Texas native,she is a graduate of Temple Junior College and International Tabulation Institute and attended Prairie View A&M.Decorated for Exceptional Civilian Service, Ms. Captain is retired from her position as an Equal Employment Opportunity Officer(GM-13)at Ft.Hood. She currently devotes her time to writing and travel. The Martin Luther King,Jr. Celebration is the first in a series of upcoming events at the Lincoln Recreation Center,located at 1000 Eleanor Street.Future programs include the Lincoln Youth Heritage and Charles Banks Memorial Basketball Tournaments,and the Annual Juneteenth Celebration. In addition,the Center serves as an after-school meeting place for the Brazos Valley Boys and Girls Club. For more information call Lance Jackson,Lincoln Center Supervisor, City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department,at(409)764-3779.