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Home My WebLink About01/08/2013 - Regular Agenda Packet - Parks Board (torl PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD • -• AGENDA `L,w.► 4:,n�1. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION TUESDAY, JANUARY 08, 2013 REGULAR MEETING - 7:OOPM Wolf Pen Creek Green Room 1015 Colgate College Station, TX 77840 1. Call to order and Roll Call. 2. Possible action concerning requests for absences of members. 3. Hear visitors. 4. Consideration, possible approval, and discussion of minutes from the meeting of December 11, 2013. 5. Update and discussion of progress of sign change at Brian Bachmann Park. 6. Discussion and possible action concerning promotional videos of our parks online. 7. Update and discussion of 2013 Athletic Events and Special Events. 8. Discussion and possible action concerning pavilion and tournament rental calendar online available for the public to view. 9. Report, possible action, and discussion concerning the current Capital Improvements Program: D Capital Improvements and Park Land Dedication Project Lists of January 2013. D Dedications of Less than Five Acres • West Park Addition - Neighborhood Zone 6, Community Zone B • 10. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. D Next Regular Meeting - February 12, 2013 11. Adjourn. The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764 -3517 or (TDD) 1 -800- 735 -2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. Notice is hereby given that a Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of College Station, Texas will be held on the 8th day of January 2013. For the meeting to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Wolf Pen Creek Green Room, 1015 Colgate, College Station, Texas, 77840. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the day of , 2013, at p.m. City of College Station, Texas BY: Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of College Station, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas and on the City's website, www.cstx.aov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on , at and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time. by Dated this day of , 2013. - CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BY: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZOS Subscribed and swom to before me on this the day of , 2013. Notary Public — Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: • • CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RE - ATHLETIC EVENTS = . 2013 . Estimated Estimated HOT nights Date Location Event Teams Attendance February 2 -3 Veterans Athletic Complex Texans Aggieland Youth Soccer Tournament 100 2,200 1,375 February 9 -10 Veterans Athletic Complex Youth Lacrosse Tournament 50 1,900 1,188 February 14 -16 Veterans/CentraVBee Creek Bryan High School Invitational 64 1,664 416 February 15 -16 Veterans /Central/Southwood South Texas Friendlies Soccer Tournament 80 1,920 480 February 22 -24 Veterans/CentralBee Creek ASA GFP National Qualifier 60 1,260 945 February 23 -24 Central Park Kickball Invitational Tournament 24 360 February 23 -24 Southwood/Wayne Smith Seven Sports Invitational Baseball Tournament 16 288 72 Feb 28 - Mar 2 Central Park Consol High School Invitational 16 336 84 March 2 -3 Southwood/Wayne Smith Seven Sports Invitational Baseball Tournament 12 216 54 March 16 -17 Southwood/Wayne Smith Seven Sports Invitational Baseball Tournament 12 216 54 March 23 -24 Veterans/Bee Creek ASA GFP Invitational 24 504 252 March 23 -24 Southwood/Wayne Smith BCS Invitational Baseball Tournament 12 216 54 April 6-7 Southwood/Wayne Smith Seven Sports Invitational Baseball Tournament 12 216 54 April 13 -14 Southwood/Wayne Smith BCS Invitational Baseball Tournament 12 216 54 April 27 -28 Veterans/Central/Bee Creek USFA Softball Invitational 44 924 231 April 27 -28 Southwood/Wayne Smith BCS Invitational Baseball Tournament 18 324 81 May 4 -5 Veterans/Central/Bee Creek USSSA Budweiser Invitational 250 4,500 1,688 May 4-5 Southwood/Wayne Smith Seven Sports Invitational Baseball Tournament 16 288 72 May 18 -19 Veterans/Central ASA District 30 Qualifier 24 504 315 May 18 -19 Southwood/Wayne Smith BCS Invitational Baseball Tournament 12 216 54 June 1 -2 Southwood/Wayne Smith BCS Invitational Baseball Tournament 20 360 90 June 7 -9 Veterans/Central ASA 14U National Qualifier 20 420 210 June 14-16 Veterans/Central/Bee Creek ASA Girls 10/12/14 Class C State 84 2,100 1,838 June 15 -16 Southwood/Wayne Smith BCS Invitational Baseball Tournament 12 216 54 June Veterans Athletic Complex State Toumament•Qualifier 7 on 7 Football 16 224 112 July 20 -21 Veterans Softball ASA Men's B, C &:E Slues Pitch and COED State 20 320 160 July 20 -21 Central Park ASA Men's Fast Pitch State:: 12 240 120 July 26-28 Veterans/Central USSSA Men's Invitational Softball Tournament 120 1,920 720 July Veterans Athletic Complex High School Sub - Varsity 7. on 7 Football 44 616 308 July Veterans Athletic Complex Prime Time Sports 7 on 7 Football 64 896 448 August 1 -4 Veterans/Central ASA 14U GFP Southern National 24 600 450 October Veterans/Central/Bee Creek USFA Softball Invitational 40 840 525 November 2 -3 Veterans/CentralBee Creek USSSA Budweiser Invitational 200 3,600 1,350 TOTTL,S;' , "' ,.... ... _ 1,534 . , •_ _ 30,620 13 City Vision Statement College Station, the proud home of Texas A &M University and the heart of the Research Valley, will remain a vibrant, forward - thinking, knowledge -based community which promotes the highest quality of life for its citizens by ... • Ensuring safe, tranquil, clean, and healthy neighborhoods with enduring character; • Increasing and maintaining the mobility of College Station citizens through a well planned and constructed inter -modal transportation system; • Expecting sensitive development and management of the built and natural environment; • Supporting well planned, quality and sustainable growth; • Valuing and protecting our cultural and historical community resources; • Developing and maintaining quality cost- effective community facilities, infrastructure and services which ensure our City is cohesive and well connected; and, • Pro - actively creating and maintaining economic and educational opportunities for all citizens. College Station will continue to be among the friendliest and most responsive of communities and a demonstrated partner in maintaining and enhancing all that is good and celebrated in the Brazos Valley. It will continue to be a place where Texas and the world come to learn, live, and conduct business! Parks and Recreation Department Mission Statement "to provide a diversity of facilities and leisure services which are geographically and demographically accessible to our citizens" City of College Station Comprehensive Plan Parks, Greenways & the Arts Goal "...achieve and maintain a diversity of parks, greenways, and the arts for leisure and recreation as well as for entertainment, education, and culture to achieve a high quality of life for all residents and visitors" Proposed Goal and Strategy Categories For College Station Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan Resource Conservation & City Character Health & Wellness Economic Sustainability Connectivity & Mobility Parkland & Neighborhood Character Diversity in Recreation & Cultural Programs Responsible Governance Goals Resource Conservation & City Character Protected open space, natural features, and natural resources contributing to the unique character desired for various areas of the City and for the City as a whole Health & Wellness Parks and Recreation system enabling residents to attain and sustain an active lifestyle and reduce the economic costs associated with poor health including development and enhancement of wellness in Mind, Body and Spirit. Economic Sustainability Parks and Recreation system that adds economic value to the City through enhanced property values, reduced medical costs, and through attraction of guests and participants to events and programs Updated: November 15, 2012 Goals are updated per the City Fiscal Year (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013) Connectivity & Mobility Parks and open spaces linked together and to the City's vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian networks Parkland & Neighborhood Character High - quality environments located in close proximity to as many residences as practical meeting the needs and levels of service of those residents Diversity in Recreation & Cultural Programs Opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities and to celebrate the diversity of cultures found in the community Responsible Governance Cost - effective system where those generating demand for facilities and programs provide the means to deliver those facilities and programs and where partnerships are maximized Key: U Incomplete • In Progress Q Complete • Strategies Resource Conservation & City Character ❑ Greening the City through park restoration, plantings, streetscape, etc. ❑ Preservation of open spaces through acceptance of land dedications and acquisition ❑ Support Sustainability practices and Green parks and recreation design and operations ❑ Support the Grimes County Regional Park initiative Health & Wellness ❑ Support a Senior Center initiative and program ❑ Support the Mayor's Council on Wellness ❑ Promote active Recreation programs for all ages ❑ Promote and provide opportunities to develop and enhance wellness of Mind, Body and Spirit ❑ Develop a community /senior center within the City ❑ Provide high - quality youth programs and facilities ❑ Promote and support family and youth oriented activities Economic Sustainability Updated: November 15, 2012 Goals are updated per the City Fiscal Year (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013) ❑ Identify and support signature events within the community ❑ Ensure that parks, preserved open space, greenways, etc are located within close proximity to residences ❑ Support and recommend capital improvement programs and projects in park and recreation facilities ❑ Develop CSPARD partnership /sponsorship opportunities ❑ Conduct annual review and update user fees for facilities and programs Connectivity & Mobility ❑ Link parks to larger transportation system ❑ Link parks to greenway system ❑ Use parks to further implementation of the City's adopted Plans (Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood plans, thoroughfare plan, bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways plan, etc. ❑ Coordinate with Greenways coordinator, make suggestions, and comment on the Master Plan, and Hike and Bike Trail System Parkland & Neighborhood Character ❑ Renovate and enhance existing parks and facilities ❑ Meet future parks and recreation needs through a diversity of context -based park types (such as regional parks, community parks, neighborhood parks, linear parks, etc.) ❑ Provide open space and parks in close proximity to residences ❑ Preserve open space areas that contribute to the character of a neighborhood or contain significant natural features ❑ Promote safe and well- maintained park and recreation facilities for all to use as needed. ❑ Review the Park Land dedication ordinance and provide recommendations to City Council (as needed). Diversity in Recreation and Cultural Programs ❑ Provide inter - generational facilities in all parks and facilities ❑ Continue development and programming of the Wolf Pen District as a unique facility that protects significant natural features, offers gathering places for the entire City, and offers opportunities to celebrate our City's diversity in the arts and culture Responsible Governance, Accountability and Communication ❑ Identify projected O &M costs for facilities and programs and identify revenue sources to meet these needs ❑ Seek out and implement partnership opportunities with CSISD, private recreation'providers, private developers, land trusts, and others ❑ .Develop an effective communications and marketing plan ❑ Support Staff and Citizens in the endeavors to make the parks and recreation system a quality based department in everyday operations and customer service Updated: November 15, 2012 Goals are updated per the City Fiscal Year (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013) PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS & PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY `13 JANUARY 2, 2013 Ca • ital Im • rovements Projects Completion Project at Capital improvements Manager Project Funding Expected / Actual Final Projects Status # Budget Source Cost Central Concessions Building Substantial Co ompletion CPDJPete V. PK1001 5930,000 GOB '08 7/12 9112 Lick Creek Nature Center Design In Design CP /David S./ Amy A. PK1102 $2,495,000 GOB '08 Lick Creek Iron Bridge Trail In Design Pete V. PK1201 $100,000 GOB 08 1/13 Lick Creek Racoon Run Trail In Design Pete V. PK1302 $76,020 Parks Grant 5113 Creek View Park In Design Ed M. 1 Pete PK0906 $488,726 GOB '08 5/13 Field Field Redevelopment Pete V. PK0300 $116,765 Redevelopment (Improvements to Sports Areas) Veterans Artificial Turf Soccer & In Design CP/Pete HM1217 $3,785,000 HOT Funds 6/13 Parking $305,000 (Design) pY'13 Lincoln Center Additions In Design CP/Pete PK1213 GOB $4,265,000 (Total) WPC Improvements Comm. Park (Water Line & Fountains) In Design Amy PK1307 $52,000 Zone B 1/13 Veterans Soil Grass Trees In Design Pete V — $320,000 GOB 6/13 Irrigation Improvements East District Maintenance Shop In Design CP /Pete V. PK1101 $1,497,922 GOB 6/13 Park Improvements In Design Pete V. — $100,000 General Fund 7(13 SLA General Adamson Lagoon Plastering Bids— Dec. 11 Pete V. — 5115,000 FY'13 Fund 4113 Neighborhood Parking Completed Pete PK0913 914,300 GOB 10/13 $13,463 (5 Drinking Fountains) WPC Festival Site Completed CP /David S. /Amy A. WP0901 $1,000,000 TIP Fu ds 4/13 12/12 Comm. Skate Park Restroom Out to Bid Pete V./Amy A. PK1306 $170,000 gone B 3/13 Neighborhood Parks __ David PK0912 Revolving Fund . Project Totals (Excluding On Hold Projects) $1 5,277,007 On Hold Funds $0 CIP Summary om Cpl 2 Substantial Completio 1 • Pending/On Hold 0 Pending Council Approval 0 In Design 10 Design Completed 0 Out to Bid / Re -Bid 1 Bids Received 0 Pending Design Contract 0 Pending Construction Contract 0 No Status 3 Under Construction 0 Public Hearing Scheduled 0 . RFQ's — Design 0 Total 17 Park Land Dedication Pro'ects Completion Park Land Dedication Project p/•oiect # Funding Date Final Projects Prioritized Status Manager Budget Source Expected /Actual Cost .11.4e]1IMESNI7rf' North•ate Park House Demolition On Hold Pete V. Zone 1 9/12 ZONE 2 - $42,414 ZONE 3 - $157,596 Cy Miller Pier Replacement In Design Pete V. PK1303 $18,000 Zone 3 7/13 WPC Electrical Im • rovements Completed Pete V. PK1217 $110,000 Zone 3 10/12 $79,258 ZONE 4 - $32,222 Carters Crossing Park Development In Design Pete V. PK1202 $32,000 Zone 4 1/13 ZONE 5 - $195 ZONE 6 - $288,367 Arboretum Bridge In Design Pete V. PK1305 $34,500 Comm. Zone B Funds 7/13 Southwest Hike & Bike Trail, Phase 1 In Design CP & Pete V. PK0B08 $268,000 Zone 6 — Southwest Park, Phase 2 In Design Pete V. PK1301 $82,000 CDBG Funds 7/13 ZONE 7 - $189,316 ZONE 8 - $26.286 ZONE 9 - $24,455 ZONE 10 - $345,071 ZONE 11 - $34,674 ZONE 12 - $25,665 ZONE 13 - $78,296 ZONE 14 - $79,324 ZONE 15 - $733,695 ZONE 16 - 20 $0 ZONE 21 - $1,081 ZONE 22 - 23 - $0 ZONE 24 - $17,306 ZONE 25 - $0 - ZONE 26 - $3,258 ZONE 27 - 29 $0 Completed Projects Total $110,000 Park Land Dedication Summary Completed 1 Design & On Hold Total Substantial Completion; 0 $193,300 Pending / On Hold 1 Under Construction Total $0 In Design 5 Out to Bid / Re-Bid 0 Out to Bid $ Bids Received 0 Pending Construction Contract 0 Pending Design Contract 0 Community Community Pending Study 0 Zones Park Funds Under Construction 0 ZONE A $135,514 Under Contract 0 ZONE B $575,613 Public Hearin• 0 ZONE C $252,970 7 ZONED $0 Non -Park CIP Projects Project Funding Completion Date Final Status Manager Project # Budget Source Expected / Cost Non - Park CIP Projects Actual Barron Road Phase II Land and Under Streets Capital Irrigation construction Pete V, ST1026 $250,000 Fund 2/13 Non Park Summary Completed 0 Substantial Completion 0 In Design 0 On Hold 0 Design Completed 0 Out to Bid 0 Bids Received 0 Inspection 0 Pending Construction Contract 1 Under Construction 0 Total 1 Completed Project Total $0 Future Project Fund $8,385,000 Future Projects On Hold Cap $8,385,000 GOB '08 FY'15 .- Library Additions Projects Andrea Lauer From: Pete Vanecek Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 9:52 AM To: Andrea Lauer Subject: FW: Administrative Park Land Dedication form for November Attachments: West Park Lots 9R -14R, Blk 9 Administrative Form.pdf; West Park Lots 9R -14R, Blk 9 Final Plat. pdf FYI for Parks Board info Pete From: Jason Schubert Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 5:19 PM To: Amanda Putz Cc: Pete Vanecek Subject: Administrative Park Land Dedication form for November Amanda, Here is the only item to report at the January Parks Board meeting: • West Park Addition Lots 9R -14R, Block 9 Final Plat (Neighborhood Zone 6, Community Zone B): this replat located on Highlands Street in the Southside Neighborhood (current addresses 204, 300, and 304 Highlands) divides three single- family building plots into six R -1 single family lots, so there is an increase in three additional single family buildable areas. The Final Plat is scheduled to go to the January 3 Planning & Zoning Commission for their consideration. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Jason • Jason Schubert, AICP Principal Planner Planning & Development Services City of College Station office: (979) 764 -3570 fax: (979) 764 -3496 www.cstx.gov City of College Station Home of Texas A&M University 1 City of College Station Administrative Approval for Required Parkland Dedications of Less than Five Acres 1. Applicant Name: Wallace Address: 1403 Lemon Tree Phone: 979.209.9291 E -Mail: adam 2. Development Name: West Park Addition, Lots 9R -14R, Block 9 Project #: 12 -00500249 Development Location: 204, 300, 304 Highlands Street 3. Dwelling Units: 3 Single Family Multi- family Units, located in Neighborhood Park Zone 6 Single Family Multi - family Units, located in Community Park Zone B 4. Development Fees and Dedication Requirements: a. Land Dedication or Fee In Lieu of Land (Choose One): Neighborhood Community Total Single Family: One (1) acre per 117 DU's ac One (1) acre per 128 DU's ac = ac Multi - family: One (1) acre per 117 DU's ac One (1) acre per 128 DU's ac = ac TOTAL = Acres —OR Fee Paid in Lieu of Land Dedication Neighborhood Community Single Family: (g $2740 per DU $ 3 @ $250. per DU $ 3 = $ 1,572 Multi - family: i $2740 per DU $ @ $250. per DU $ = $ TOTAL (Neighborhood and Community) _ $ 1,572 b. Development Fee: Neighborhood Community Total Single Family $362. per DU $ 3 Single Family c $375. per DU $ 3 = $ 2,211 Muni family i§ $362. per DU $ Multi- family Cg $750. per DU $ = $ TOTAL (Neighborhood and Community) = $ 2.211 5. Comments: This replat divides 3 single - family building plots into 6 R -1 lots, thus 3 new buildable lots are created. The City of College Station agrees to accept: GRAND TOTAL (Neighborhood and Community) 3 Units x $1,261 = $ 3,783 Land Dedication $3,783 &AV/ Z. 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II i r te' " �1 i ] 11 Nil 1 i i 1= ti i ] j;i . Il x 3 1 — - i i ;i i i 1i _ili : i ` H ill 1 1 i� l - _. Ell i 11 1 , „ il t 1 � i Y1 <4 i , IV sg 'g � ' �i � .ti l° h ill f' 1 . 1 ...• ":"" 7 . PO r'-' ,., n.tii ii CP di i ; • : . ! i&iiii ' I d 1 1. 3 Ili 1 ' i d . li : a JANUARY CALENDAR Parks & Recreation Department 1 City of College Station ELEMENTARY AFTER- SCHOOL GOLF Learn the fundamentals of the golf swing and rules and etiquette of the game. Equipment is provided. Register: Jan. 22- Feb. 15 Ages 5 -11. $198 per child. Program: Feb. 25- May 6 Mon: Rock Prairie & College Hills Elementary Tue: Pebble Creek & South Knoll Elementary Wed: Forest Ridge & Southwood Valley Elementary Thu: Creek View & Greens Prairie Elementary JUNIOR LEAGUE GOLF Junior League Golf features a team vs. team format in a structured league that provides a popular, less stressful scramble format. Equipment is provided. Register: Jan. 22- Feb. 15 Ages 9 -13. $325 per child with 4 -6 tournaments or $198 per child with no tournaments. Program: Feb. 25- May 6 Tue: Cypress Grove Intermediate Wed: Oakwood Intermediate AQUATICS REGISTRATION There are two ways to register! You can go online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. No residency restrictions. To view complete athletic program details, visit cstx.gov /swim. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 979.764.3486. AMERICAN RED CROSS LIGEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career? Check us out! Through videos, group discussion and hands -on practice, you'll learn patron rescue, surveillance skills, First Aid and CPR /AED. Following completion of the course, participants will receive a two -year CPR /AED certification and a two-year Lifeguarding certification. Registration: Jan. 7- April 5 1 Course length: 24 -31 hours 1 Course Fee: $150 • Candidates must be at least 15 years old and pass certain swimming requirements (must be 16 years of age to work for the City of College Station). • Candidates must be of mature and dependable character. • Candidates must swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick. Rhythmic breathing can be Page 2 r. %` f JANUARY CALENDAR if Parks & Recreation Department 1 City of College Station_' a performed either by breathing to the side or to the front; 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence; 100 yards of either the front crawl or breaststroke. The 100 yards may be a combination of front crawl or breaststroke. (Note: There is no time requirement for this skill.) • Starting in the water, candidates must swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7 -10 feet, retrieve a 10 -pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point while maintaining two hands on the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds. • Candidates must attend every session at the times listed by the facility. Attendance in the course does not guarantee Lifeguard certification. Candidates must pass written and practical exams. Class #1 Friday April 12 5 -10 p.m. CSISD Natatorium Saturday* April 13 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Southwood Community Center Sunday April 14 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. CSISD Natatorium Class #2 Friday April 26 5 -10 p.m. CSISD Natatorium Saturday* April 27 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Southwood Community Center Sunday April 28 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. CSISD Natatorium Class #3 Friday May 17 5 -10 p.m. CSISD Natatorium Saturday* May 18 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Southwood Community Center Sunday May 19 9 a.m. —8 p.m. CSISD Natatorium *Be prepared to enter the water these days. Southwood Community Center is located at 1520 Rock Prairie Road. CSISD Natatorium is located at 900 Rock Prairie Road. WATER SAFETY INTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION Become a certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Learn to teach children and adults to swim and give water safety presentations to kids and parents. You may download a water safety instructor manual or purchase required books from redcross.org. Registration: Jan. 7- March 18 1 Course Fee: $150 per person • Candidates must be 16 years old by April 1, 2013. • Candidates must pass a pre - course swimming skills test (Red Cross Level 5 - front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, side stroke, breaststroke and butterfly). • Candidates must successfully complete Fundamentals of Instructor Training (included with fee). • Candidates must attend all classes to receive certification (no make -ups). Class Schedule: March 19 6-7 p.m. CSISD Natatorium March 20 5 -7:30 p.m. Southwood Community Center March 21 5 -7:30 p.m. Southwood Community Center Page 3 JANUARY CALENDAR ( „,--, ' - Parks & Recreation Department I City of College Station .,. March 22 5 -9:30 p.m. Southwood Community Center & CSISD Natatorium March 23 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Southwood Community Center & CSISD Natatorium March 24 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Southwood Community Center & CSISD Natatorium March 29 5 -8 p.m. Southwood Community Center & CSISD Natatorium March 30 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Southwood Community Center & CSISD Natatorium March 31 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. CSISD Natatorium & Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Southwood Community Center is located at 1520 Rock Prairie Road. CSISD Natatorium is located at 900 Rock Prairie Road. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park is located at 1000 Krenek Tap Road. SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS 979.764.6351 1 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. EXPLORING HISTORY LUNCH LECTURE The College Station Historic Preservation Committee and College Station Parks and Recreation present monthly lectures on the history of our community. Lectures are held at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church at 2201 Eari Rudder Fwy South. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. with a reservation. Cost is $5 and payable at the door. Speaker begins at 12 p.m. Please call 979.764.6351 or e-mail mrodgers @cstx.gov to make reservations. Jan. 16 "Me & Fish Jones” Author, Dennis Davenport HEALTH TALKS Presented by: The Brazos County Health Department Second Wednesday of each month 1 10 -11 a.m. I Free I Southwood Community Center Jan. 9 — Physical Activity Feb. 13 -- Heart Health FIT & BE STRONG Mon /Wed /Fri I Jan. 14- March 4 1 1:30 -3 p.m. 1 Free 1 Southwood Community Center This eight -week award - winning program has been proven to alleviate arthritis symptoms and promote a healthy, active lifestyle through endurance, strength, flexibility and balance exercises. The 90- minute classes consist of both group exercises and discussions three days per week. Call 979.764.6371 or e -mail mrodgers @cstx.gov to register. WRITING FAMILY HISTORY Wednesday, Jan. 23 1 9:30 -11 a.m. I Free I Southwood Community Center This one -day workshop will show you how to prepare and write your family history. Call 979.764.6371 or e-mail mrodgers @cstx.gov to register. AN APPLE A DAY Thursday, Jan. 24 I 1 -2 p.m. 1 Free 1 Southwood Community Center Nutrition tips and sample a variety of apples. Call 979.754.6371 or e-mail mrodgers @cstx.gov to register. Page 4 JANUARY CALENDAR Parks & Recreation Department I City of College Station LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY 979.764.3416 1 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy South READING GROUP Thursdays: Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21 & April 18 Meet & Greet at 6:30 p.m. Book Discussion at 7 -8 p.m. PUPPET SHOW Jan. 19, 10 -11 a.m. SPANISH STORY TIME 1 All ages Fridays: Jan. 25, Feb. 22 & April 26 1 4 p.m. BABIES & BOOK STORY TIME 1 Birth -24 months Mondays: Jan. 28- April 15 Walkers at 10 a.m., Pre- walkers at 11 a.m. LOCAL AUTHOR PRESENTATION Jan. 29, 6 -7 p.m. "Hardboiled Women: Female Heroes and Villains in Crime Fiction" presented by Author Mark Troy STORY TIME 1 Ages 3 -5 Wednesdays: Jan. 30- April 17 Ages 2 -3 at 10 a.m., Ages 4 -5 at 11 a.m. ANIME CLUB 1 3:45- 5:30 p.m. Thursdays: Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 28 & April 25 FAMILY STORY TIME 1 10 a.m. Thursdays: Jan. 31- April 18 SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION Lincoln Recreation Center 1 cstx.gov /tincolncenter Saturday, Jan. 19, 5:45 p.m. Page 5 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD (vifff. AGENDA ' CITY OF COLLEGE STATION � . TUESDAY, JANUARY 08, 2013 REGULAR MEETING - 7:OOPM Wolf Pen Creek Green Room 1015 Colgate College Station, TX 77840 1. CaII to order and Roll Call. 2. Possible action concerning requests for absences of members. 3. Hear visitors. 4. Consideration, possible approval, and discussion of minutes from the meeting of December 11, 2013. 5. Update and discussion of progress of sign change at Brian Bachmann Park. 6. Discussion and possible action concerning promotional videos of our parks online. 7. Update and discussion of 2013 Athletic Events and Special Events. 8. Discussion and possible action concerning pavilion and tournament rental calendar online available for the public to view. 9. Report, possible action, and discussion concerning the current Capital Improvements Program: ➢ Capital Improvements and Park Land Dedication Project Lists of January 2013. ➢ Dedications of Less than Five Acres • West Park Addition - Neighborhood Zone 6, Community Zone B 10. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. ➢ Next Regular Meeting - February 12, 2013 11. Adjourn. The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764 -3517 or (TDD) 1- 800 - 735 -2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. Notice is hereby given that a Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of College Station, Texas will be held on the 8th day of January 2013. For the meeting to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Wolf Pen Creek Green Room, 1015 Colgate, College Station, Texas, 77840. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the day of , 2013, at p.m. City of College Station, Texas BY: Sherry Mashbum, City Secretary 1, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of College Station, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas and on the City's website, www.cstx.gov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on , at , and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: by Dated this day of , 2013. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BY. STATE OF TEXAS ) COUNTY OF BRAZOS ) Subscribed and swom to before me on this the day of , 2013. Notary Public — Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: