HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/1995 - Regular Agenda - Parks BoardPARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1995
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Hear Visitors
4. Update on Wolf Pen Creek Events
5. Discussion of City Council Issues: #3 -- One Stop Health Facility,
#5 -- Community Appearance, #16 -- George Bush Library, #18 --
Youth at Risk, #22 -- Recreation Programs for Youth Ages 13-19, and
#23 -- Future Facilities Planning
6. Capital Improvement Program Report
7. Other Business/Board Concerns
8. Adjourn
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1995, - 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Hear Visitors
4. Update on Wolf Pen Creek Events
5. Discussion of City Council Issues #3-One Stop Health Facility,
#5-Community Appearance, #16-George Bush Library, #18-Youth at
Risk, #22-Recreation Programs for Youth Ages 13-19, and #23-Future
Facilities Planning
6. Capital Improvement Program Report
7. Other Business/Board Concerns
8. Adjourn
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CITY OF COI I EGE STATION
Post Office Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas 77842-9960
(409) 764-3500
MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Board
FROM: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: February 9, 1995
SUBJECT: ITEMS OF INTEREST
City Council Strategic Issues: The City Council has reviewed the City's
existing Strategic Issues and developed several new ones. Also, all issues
have been updated according the current priorities of the Council. The
Council has directed staff to prepare action plans for the top 25 issues and
submit them for review at their meeting of March 22. Several of these issues
affect Parks and Recreation including #3 One Stop Health Facility, #5
Community Appearance, #16 George Bush Library Impacts, #18 Youth At
Risk, #22 Recreation Programs for Youth Ages 13-19, and #23 Future
Facilities Planning. All top 25 issues have been assigned staff teams from
various Departments to develop these plans for initial review by the City
Manager starting on March 2. This will be a priority for us for the next six
weeks. I have enclosed a copy of the list of issues and guidelines for
developing the action plans.
2. Kidfish: This new fishing event was held at Central Pond on Saturday,
January 21, 1995. It was such a grand success that trophies ran out and
certificates were passed out to participants to redeem later. A total of 379
youngsters registered on the day of the event, twice the expected estimate,
and turned in donations totalling $7,000. All funds go to a non-profit
agency, Share A Lunker Foundation, which coordinates events statewide for
the use in supporting urban fisheries. This foundation will be a group that
we will submit a proposal to for the funding of local pond renovations or
improvements. This will become an annual event as part of our urban
fishing program.
3. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater Update: A valentine's style press conference
will be held on Monday, February 13, 1995, to present to the media our
calendar of events for the 1995 season. The concert season will open with
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February 9, 1995
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Willie Nelson on March 4, and run through October or November. A family
fun series will take place throughout the summer with an event scheduled
every Friday from May to August. Details will be available soon.
4. New Lincoln Center Supervisor: Ms. Kimmie Habtemicheal joined our staff
on February 1, 1995. She is a local resident of College Station and has
volunteered at Lincoln Center for years. She has a BBA degree from Jarvis
Christian College and comes to us from the Department of Public Safety.
5. MLK/Black History Programs: Both the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
in January and the Black History Program in February were very successful.
MLK had approximately 300 in attendance to listen to Dr. Jim Scales,
Superintendent of C.S.I.S.D., as well as view the new mural at of three
prominent black heroes located in the gym at Lincoln Center. The Black
History program drew a smaller crowd of only 200, but the program was as
uplifting as Martin Luther King.
6. Lincoln Center Scoreboard: The scoreboard at Lincoln Center dates back to
before 1980 when the center was renovated. At that time, the scoreboard
and light fixtures were still in sound condition and were reused in the new
construction. Since that date the scoreboard has developed problems and
we have had several electricians look at it. Currently, one electrician knows
he can fix it, but is having difficulty in locating the correct part due to the
age of the board. We are investigating ways to replace the entire
scoreboard with a new one. There are a couple of local businessmen who
have shown some interest in defraying the cost, but no firm commitments
have been reached.
7. Adamson Lagoon Floatables: The water amenities at Adamson Lagoon
have been so popular that many of our floating animals have seen extensive
wear. We are currently having the floatables repaired by the manufacturer
at the New Braunfels General Store (NBGS). The company is repairing
them at no cost to us. Later this spring NBGS will send two employees to
teach our three district supervisors how to make repairs on the stump slide
and frog slide. We are currently negotiating on the price for that.
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Copies: Tom Brymer, Interim City Manager
John Woody, Assistant City Manager/Operations
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD
George Dresser, Chair; Ron Gay, Vice Chair; Bob DeOtte; Carol
Reynolds; and Nancy Crouch, Council Liaison
Greg Taggart and Barry Harding
Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Asst. Director; Curtis
Bingham, Parks Operations Supt.; Linda Waltman, Recreation
Supt.; Sheila Walker, Programs Supv.; Bridgette George, Staff
Assistant
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:13 p.m.
1I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes were approved as presented.
III. HEAR VISITORS:
No visitors were present.
IV. UPDATE ON WOLF PEN CREEK EVENTS:
Sheila stated that she is focusing on increasing local support of the facility with multi -events of
family -type series. This will include ticketed events as well as free events targeted towards a wide
variety of citizens. Sheila has scheduled fifteen family events for the '95 season. These will
include five movies and ten concerts geared towards the whole family. The movies will be either
"G" or "PG" rated. She stated that the local media has been providing a lot of support. Sheila is
in the process of producing a "Visitor Card" where patrons can have it stamped when they attend
these events. If the card has been stamped ten or more times the patron can enter their card in a
drawing for trips to New Orleans, Las Vegas, Fiesta Texas, Jacuzzi Suites at the Hilton, and
others.
Sheila passed out and reviewed the tentative schedule for Wolf Pen Creek events. She mentioned
that in addition to the scheduled family events there were several ticketed events put on by
promoters. Willie Nelson is scheduled for March 4. She also said that two previous artists that
have played at the amphitheater before are trying to book April 8, for a concert. Sheila is pleased
that artists are satisfied with the amphitheater because it is resulting in repeat business. On April
22, there will be a JazzFest/Kidfest. The event will include three helicopters from the military,
tethered hot air balloon rides, food booths, etc., that will be located on Holleman Drive, which
will be blocked off like it was for the Barney concert. The jazz festival will be a free all -day
event. April 23, will be a free Earth Day Celebration Concert to include an informational and
activity -type area geared towards earth day, recycling and the environment. Sheila mentioned
that there are a lot of organizations from A&M that are excited about participating at this event.
"Big Head Todd and the Monsters" will be the music group performing for that event. On May
10, "Jackopierce" will be in concert for the second year. Sheila stated that last year's concert was
a big success. On May 12, Sheila is scheduling a family oriented "rock alternative" concert
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geared towards teenagers and their parents. A "Safe Summer Kick -Off Party" is scheduled for May
19. The College Station Police Department band "Blue Heat" will play a short concert followed
by the movie "The Pagemaster" (PG). The Fire Department will have their Fire Safety House on
site and will also be teaching kids how to use fire extinguishers. Sheila also mentioned that all
organizations that have any summer activities going on in the Brazos Valley will be on hand to
help promote a "Supervised Summer." A Christian Music concert is scheduled for June 23. Sheila
is planning a homemade ice cream contest by local churches at the event. She is working on
prizes for the winning church, possible a party at Putt Putt, Adamson Lagoon, or the equivalent.
A Spanish music concert is scheduled for July 14, in conjunction with the Spanish Fire School in
town that week. Registrations for the school have exceeded 800 firemen, some of which will be
traveling with their families. Sheila mentioned that last year a local radio station had a
watermelon party for that group and it was well attended.
Sheila mentioned that sometimes the timely scheduling of events is beyond her control as some
promoters don't finalize contracts with people until up to three weeks before the event. She
reminded the Board that the schedule she passed out was a tentative schedule and changes
weekly. She also mentioned that she has been working with several local organizations which
continuously put on conferences. The Convention and Visitor's Bureau pointed out certain
conference dates and told Sheila that a concert booked on that date would benefit their
conference. She mentioned that was why some of the dates already scheduled were picked on
those days. r ` ( 7�
Ron asked Sheila to make sure that the gentleman, who was so adamaht about how the City
decided the beer vendor last time, received that information this time. Steve stated that the
Purchasing Department handled the whole process this time as they do with other bids for the
City. The notice was advertised in the newspaper, as well as notification to local beer vendors.
Steve mentioned that the previous beer vendor did not submit a bid this time, however, four other
bids were received. Selection of the current vendor was determined by the sales percentage
offered to the City, how the vendor intended on providing the service (including training of their
employees), as well as the status of reference checks at both the Police Department and TABC.
Steve mentioned that the contract was for one year, plus an additional year to continue at the
City's option. He said the biggest difference with this vendor is the gross percentage offered
which went from 15% to 35%. The vendor has proposed selling the beer at $2.50 per cup which
is $0.25 higher than last year. But this should help encourage less drinking. George stated that
he is pleased with all of the family events scheduled for this year, and asked how they will be
paid for. Sheila mentioned that the free events will be paid for through the current budget and
reminded the Board that those events require much less staffing because there is no need for
ticket takers, money counters, etc. Also, those events are scheduled on Friday, which will result
in staff being able to set up for the event during regular work hours, instead of having to pay them
extra on the weekends to set up. She mentioned that the promoters are charged for all the city
staff required at their events, not the City.
Sheila's second goal has been to increase promoter interest in the facility. She handed out a
presentation folder that included a one -page summary of the area, the local market and the
facility, as well as other information. She has been sending this out nation-wide to various
promoters, management agencies, booking agencies, etc. She has received an overwhelming
response to these folders. Last week she had two promoters ask if the City was interested in
exclusive deals. Sheila explained that an exclusive deal is where the promoter has a contract to
book, organize, and bring in artists for all paid events at the amphitheater. Staff would set some
standards for these events and the promoter would be responsible for booking a set amount of
events. The amphitheater would still be available for free events and private rentals. Ron asked
what level of performer would come to the amphitheater considering the size. Sheila mentioned
that she is concerned more with the serving capacity of patrons than the seating capacity. She
stated that The Backyard in Austin can only seat 2,500 and they have had Rod Stewart, Willie
Nelson, Waylon Jennings, etc. Sheila also mentioned that the facility is now listed in all the
major trade publications for amphitheaters, convention centers, entertainment halls, etc.
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Bob asked if staff cared who the artists were at all. Sheila mentioned that there were no
restrictions on who could or could not be booked at the amphitheater. Bob mentioned that his
wife was surprised that the City would book an artist who was just arrested for marijuana. Sheila
stated that there's a probability that some of her other artists have been in the same predicament
but it hasn't been advertised like Willie's. She mentioned that it would be difficult to judge who
should or should not perform at the amphitheater, and wasn't sure who should make that
determination.
Sheila passed out VIP passes to the Parks Board members that admits them and one guest to all
ticketed events.
Ms. Crouch asked if the dredging would be completed before the Willie Nelson concert. Eric
stated no and said that the City is still processing the bids. He stated that two months would be
an optimistic estimate for completion.
V. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL ISSUES:
Steve mentioned that City staff are currently developing action plans for the Council's Strategic
Issues. He mentioned that they have been divided up into project teams for the top 25 council
issues. Various staff members throughout the City have been assigned to these issues. Steve
stated that these action plans are due in the City Manager's office the following Thursday, March
2. The following discussions took place on the issues involving Parks staff.
#3 - ONE -STOP HEALTH FACILITY: Ms. Crouch mentioned that 15% of the City's Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds go to social service agencies. She stated that this
concept (One -stop Health Facility), would likely be located across Eleanor from Wayne Smith
Park, as in the Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Masterplan. She stated that currently these funds go
to the Food Bank, Crisis Hotline, Health for All, etc., which is used for citizens throughout the
county. She mentioned that these funds would not be taken away from these entities but would
be used to provide services specifically for College Station residents, instead of citizens from areas
outside of College Station. Also, a lot of College Station residents have transportation problems in
accessing these services. Steve mentioned that right now some social services are provided at the
Lincoln Center one day a week, however, if this concept came to a reality the Lincoln Center
could be used as a true recreation center as it was intended to be. Ms. Crouch mentioned that
Dale Marsico and his group are in the process of starting a one -stop shop concept in downtown
Bryan and that the Bryan City Council has already verbally committed their CDBG funds to go
towards it, and he's assuming the College Station City Council will do the same. She stated that a
joint county/city council meeting will be held to talk about this issue. Ron asked why the Parks
Department was involved in this issue about a health facility. Ms. Crouch informed the Board
that these issues are just concepts for now, nothing is final as to when or if the building would
even be built. Ron doesn't want a facility to be built that may duplicate other services and then
be vacated for another facility, leaving the Parks Department with an empty building. Steve
mentioned that if the One -Stop Health Facility was built, it would not be taken care of by Parks,
the Facility Maintenance Division would maintain it.
#5 - COMMUNITY APPEARANCE: Ross Albrecht, Forestry Superintendent, is the,� Parks
Department's representative to this issue. Steve stated that this has been a priority issue year's
past. City staff have not met on this issue yet, but Steve believes it will pertain to streetscape and
landscaping issues, as well as signage, banners, etc.
#16 - GEORGE BUSH LIBRARY: Steve was appointed to the project team for this issue. He stated
that the main concern will be the tourism impact resulting from the library. Steve mentioned that
a large RV park should be considered in order to accommodate RV travelers, to include a building
for conference rooms, a recreational park, etc. Ms. Crouch mentioned that she would like the
City to develop tours of the University conducted by or through the Convention and Visitors
Bureau. Steve would also like to see some "Points of Interests" displays in key locations for
visitors to retrieve information from, such as locations for the amphitheater, Messina Hoy, the
Bush Library, etc. Ms. Crouch mentioned that she saw a kiosk up in Dallas which is a computer
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where visitors touch the screen to retrieve information about activities in the city. She stated that
this computer can play videos, CD roms, or other various applications. These computer kiosks
run about $25,000.
#18 - YOUTH AT RISK & #22 - RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR AGES 13-19: Linda is on both of
these committees and she feels like these two issues are one in the same. She doesn't want to
duplicate services already being offered throughout the city. Linda would like to make sure that
the school district is involved in this process. She would like to survey current program users, as
well as junior high and high school students to see what they want. Steve mentioned having teen
night at the swimming pools, late night basketball at both Lincoln Center and at the school gyms.
He also said the Police Department will be asking City Council for additional funds for a second
officer at the high school. Ms. Crouch mentioned that the University of Maryland is hiring
students straight out of college for one year, probably with grant money, and they're responsible
for mentoring three at -risk kids each. This program is making a big difference in the lives of the
children involved.
#23 - FUTURE FACILITIES PLANNING: This project is geared towards City Hall and Central Fire
Station. Steve doesn't believe the Conference Center is included in this project. George asked
Steve to find out for sure if it was included.
George asked at what point the action plans would become more than internal documents and
made available to board members. Steve stated the action plans would first be completed in draft
format and submitted to the Interim City Manager for review and will then be presented to City
Council for their guidance in March. Steve said he could present more on the action plans after
the presentation to council.
VI. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPORT:
Eric stated that the Oaks and Thomas project is about 50% completed. The handicap accessible
playground is currently being installed. The WPC amphitheater rest room building project is
progressing. The slab has been poured, the plumbing has been done, and the walkway is being
constructed. The Southwood Pool project contract is being negotiated. The Sandstone Park
project was approved by City Council on January 25, and the Planning staff are currently working
on construction documents.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS/BOARD CONCERNS:
George mentioned that he is pleased with the section in The Eagle that is targeted towards City
staff and events. He would like to see something written about the programs at Lincoln Center.
Steve informed the Board that The Eagle is supposed to be writing up issues related to the bond
election.
Ron asked what the timeline was for the design phase of Woodway Park. Steve informed him that
it did not look like that acquisition was going to happen. Ms. Crouch indicated the same. He
said that the Department has tried to communicate with Texas A&M about doing a joint project
on their property, but no response has been received. Steve has been in contact with Dennis
Corrington with A&M.
Ron asked about Jane Kee's contact with HOK and their progress with regards to parks and
recreation. George received a memo from Jane assuring him that HOK was going to work on the
Board's issues, but that they had been directed to work on other city issues first. Nancy
mentioned that City Council added a few items for HOK to work on, which may be why they
have not been able to delegate more time to parks issues.
Ron asked if staff had a chance to work on what to do with a park for the Spring Loop area. Steve
stated no.
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Bob discussed some items related to the bond election. He mentioned that he is getting good
cooperation from Little League, but stated that they are prohibited by charter to formerly get
involved. They are also unable to donate any monies from their organization to support the bond
election. However, they are putting forth great effort to inform the public about supporting the
bond election. He mentioned that they passed out over 300 flyers at little league sign-ups, as
well as registering several people to vote. He also stated that unfortunately the soccer club had
decided not to be associated with this effort to support the bond election. They are refusing to
donate any money since little league isn't donating any.
VIII. ADIOURN:
The Board adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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CITY OF COI 1 EGE STATION
Pus:.Office 'tiu.k. 9960 1 101 Texas Avenue
College Station, i'c:zas 77842-99&0
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February 24, 1995
Mr. Bert Hermann
2401 E Bypass
College Station, TX 77840
RE: Questions regarding Development of your Property along the East By -Pass
Dear Mr. Hermann,
I have reviewed the letter and drawing you brought to my office last week. I understand that
someone is interested in 33 acres of your property. Before you can legally sell any portion of your
property you. must submit a preliminary plat and/or master development plan on the entire acreage
you own. This ,plat/plan must be submitted by a registered professional engineer and must be
accompanied by impact studies showing the impact of the range of uses allowed under the current
or proposed zoning on the City's infrastructure (electrical, water, wastewater, drainage and traffic)
systems.
This master plan must include all property that was under the same ownership as of.1970. If there
have been any subdivisions or sales of property since 1970 these properties must be included in
any platting documents. I understand from Mr. Callaway that Davis McGill bought 14 acres from
Lydia Boriskie in 1983. This was done without legally subdividing the property. This 14 acres
must be included in your plat. The City can not issue any building permits on any of the original
parent tract without the property first being platted, since this illegal subdivision took place in
1983.
As we have discussed, Appomatox is on the City's Thoroughfare Plan to be extended through your
property. This right-of-way must be shown on the master plan or preliminary plat of the entire
property. Final plats must be submitted with construction documents and appropriate financial
guarantees for infrastructure improvements. You may final plat just a portion of the property, but
whether you would be allowed to build just part of Appomatox at that time would be decided based
upon your impact studies and the City's policies.
It is not likely that the star will support a piecemeal approach to the construction of necessary
roadways such as the Appomatox extension. The City would want to insure that, if all of the
Appomatox extension is not constructed initially, the property remaining to be developed could
support the portion of the street remaining to be built. If this is not determined to be the case, then
the City could discuss deferring construction of a portion of Appomatox only if you dedicate the
right-of-way at this time, submit approved construction documents and monetarily guarantee the
construction.
Your engineer, in designing Appomatox, might suggest alternative layouts considering the location
of the oil well.
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As I stated, my conversations with the Parks Dept. have indicated that the Parks Board is not
willing to recommend that the 6.08 acres adjacent to the Switch Station be accepted as parkland
dedication. You should discuss any parkland dedication matters with the Parks Board before
proceeding. Your questions regarding assessment being waived in lieu of a land dedication is not
applicable because the developer is responsible for dedicating right-of-way and building the road.
I reference my previous letter of August, 1994 for discussion of your proposal to relocate Switch
Station Road, if that is still your desire.
Sincerely,
e R. Kee, AICP
ity Planner
cc: Jim Callaway, Asst. Director Economic & Development Services
Veronica Morgan, Asst. City Engineer
Ed Hard, Transportation Planner
Tony Michalsky, Electrical Operations Coordinator
Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director of PARD
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
MARCH 1995
OAKS AND THOMAS PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Project Number:
Budget:
Contract Amount:
Project Manager:
Design:
Comments/Status:
Task:
PK9203 and PK0033
Oaks - $92,000 and Thomas - $29,000
$118,000
Peter Vanecek
In-house
Oaks improvements to include improved lighting, bridge
replacement, handicap accessible playground, sand
volleyball court, and walkway improvements. Thomas
improvements to include a swing set replacement and
jogging trail/walkway improvements. Funding is 91
Bond. The low bid from Marek Brothers Construction
was approved by City Council on October 13, 1994.
Project Design:
Advertise & Award:
Complete:
June -July 1994
September -October 1994
April 1995
2. WOLF PEN CREEK AMPHITHEATER REST ROOM BUILDING
Project Number:
Budget:
Contract Amount:
Project Manager:
Design:
Comments/Status:
Task:
PK9404
$185, 000
Design Fee $14,500, JHW $172,260
Eric Ploeger
Patterson Architects
Council approved Patterson Architects for the project
design February 24. The project was be bid on October
10, 1994, and bids opened on October 28, 1994. The
low bid by JHW Contractors was accepted by Council on
November 10, 1994. Additional site lighting and
concrete walks approved in the FY94-95 budget were
included in the JHW contract. Concrete block
installation began the first week on March and enough
progress has been made that bad weather will not affect
the project severely.
Project Design: April -August 1994
Advertise & Award: November 1994
Complete: April 1995
[iP. Report
March 9,1995
3. 5OUTHVVOOD POOL RENOVATION
Project Number:
Budget:
Contract Amount:
Project Mana:
Design:
Comments/Status:
Task:
4' SANDSTONE PARK
Project Number:
Budget:
Contract Amount:
Project Manager:
Design:
Task:
PK95O2
$219,000
N/A
Eric Ploeger
Contracted engineering firm
The renovation efforts will be designed by an outside
engineering firm. An RFQ was issued and six responses
were received. The firms were ranked by a staff
committee and the highest ranked firm was
recommended and approved by Council on January 12,
1995. The firm selected was Jose Gill Engineers of
Austin, Texas. Contract negotiations are underway.
Project Design:
Advertise euAward:
DEVELOPMENT
PK N/8
$250,000
N/A
Eric P|oeger
In-house
1995February - June
|u|V - September 1995
January l996
The preliminary design for the park was approved by
Council January ZG' 1995' Construction plans are being
prepared by the Parks Planning Staff.
Project Design:
Advertise u'Award:
February - March l995
March - May 1995
September 1995
5. WOLF PEN CREEK AMPHITHEATER CONCRETE ADDITIONS
PK9 O2
Peter Van d
In-house
This project includes widening the amphitheater driveway,
additional walkways and spotlight npJs This contract was
awarded to R.M. Dudley, Inc. Another portion of this
project is to screen the dVrnpstera at the site. This will be
dole through the Public Services Department as they have
an existing program that pays a portion of the cost ofthese
screenings.
Project Number:
Budget:
Contract Amount:
Project
Project Design:
Task: Project Design:
Adverhsenlent8/ Award:
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Manchl995
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Helmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. 6688 North Central Expressway, Suite 700
Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interiors, Dallas, Texas 75206-3912
Graphics, Facilities Consulting Telephone: 214 739 6688 Fax: 214 373 9523
Weekly Project Progress Report
to: ii netiKee l'AICP(City:of College Station)
Donal Simpson, AICP (HOK)
Tim Terry (HOK)
Robert Wunderlich, PE (B-A)
Mike McKay, PE (CDM)
Project File (94-317-122)
from: Joseph A. Pobiner, AICP
date: 3 March 1995
period: 27 February - 3 March 1995
project: College Station Comprehensive Plan
HOK Project #94-317-122
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1) Project Activity:
Phase 1 - Ongoing
Phase 2 - JP gave Jane Kee the signed CA-2 for City's signature and execution. Study
Area maps divided in Census tracts and block groups for field surveys
Phase 3 - Modelling of the existing water, wastewater, and thoroughfare systems
underway.
Phase 4 - (no activity yet)
Additional Services:
• Space Utilization Analysis - Ongoing;
o Drainage Utility Master Plan - Revised project scope to be sent to City week of 6
March 1995.
2) Project Meetings:
None during this week.
Offices in:
New York • Washington, D.C. • Tampa • St. Louis • Dallas • Mexico City • Kansas City • San Francisco • Los Angeles • Tokyo • Hong Kong • Berlin • London
Helimuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. :6688 North Central Expressway, Suite 700
Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interiors, Dallas, Texas 75206-3912
Graphics, Facilities Consulting Telephone: 214 739 6688 Fax: 214 373 9523
Monthly Project Progress Report
to: Jane K e'e, AICR (City ;of College Station)
Donal Simpson, MCP (HOK)
Tim Terry (HOK)
Robert Wunderlich, PE (B-A)
Mike McKay, PE (CDM)
Project File (94-317-122)
from: Joseph A. Pobiner, AICP
date: 28 February 1995
period: 1-28 February 1995
project: College Station Comprehensive Plan
HOK Project #94-317-122
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1) Project Activity:
Phase 1 - Ongoing
Phase 2 - Digitizing of land use 100°I° complete. Soils analysis 100% complete.
Phase 3 - Modelling of the existing water, wastewater, and thoroughfare systems
continuing. Barton-Aschman representatives met with City staff 9-10 February 1995
regarding refinement of the transportation model.
Phase 4 - (no activity yet)
Additional Services:
• Contract Amendment #1 - Space Utilization Analysis - Team members visited with City
staff data collection and available information. Staff survey and charettes completed;
• Contract Amendment #2 - Housing Condition Survey and Count - Based upon City
staff request, JP sent a revised Contract Amendment #2 which includes the
count/condition survey of all single family, 2/314-plex, and apartment units in the Study
Area. City staff compared this revision to in-house projection for recommendation to
City Council. Council approved CA-2 on 23 February 1995. Signed CA-2 transmitted
to the City 27 February 1995 for execution; and,
• Drainage Utility Master Plan - Coordinated project scoping with CDM staff in Dallas
and Austin. Draft project scope received from CDM. HOK reviewing for areas of
overlap.
2) Project Meetings:
None during this week.
Offices in:
New York • Washington, D.C. • Tampa • St. Louis • Dallas • Mexico City • Kansas City • San Francisco • Los Angeles • Tokyo • Hong Kong • Berlin • London
Est.
I.D.
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M p-I G oR K
Owner Name -
Address: /14
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PURPOSE
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ow -up 2
Complaint 3
investigation 4
Other 5
ITEM
NO.
FOOD
ISource; sound condition, no spoilage
Original container; properly labeled
Census Tract
11-13I I 1
Sanit. Code
14-16 M Y
IishmmeenttName- /'"
DISTRIBUTED BY
TEXAS DE:PARTMENT OF HEALTH..
Day Travel Time Inspec.Tlime
�1 25) a 26-28i ,4
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Food Service Esta i i shment
Inspection Rep rt
Zip
Based on an inspection this day, the items circled below Identify the violatibns in operations or facilities which must be corrected by
the next routine inspection or such shorter period of time as may be specified In writing by the regulatory authority. Failure to comply
with any time limits for corrections specified In this notice may result In cessation of your Food Service operations.
ITEM
WT. COL. NO.
FOOD PROTECTION
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements
' during storage, preparation, display, service transportation
Facilities to maintain product temperature
115' Thermometers provided and conspicuous
a Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
r f
xQ ; Unwrapped and potentially hazardous food not re -served
iq" r
Food protection during storage, preparation, display,
fita`> service, transportation
09s1 Handling of food (ice) minimized
110 In use, food (Ice) dispensing utensils properly stored
PERSONNEL
Personnel with infections restricted
12f Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices
Clean clothes, hair restraints
FOOD EQUIPMENT & UTENSILS
Food (Ice) contact surfaces: designed, constructed, main-
tained, installed, located
Non-food contact surfaces: designed, constructed, main-
tained, installed, located
Dishwashing facilities: designed, constructed, maintained,
installed, located, operated
Accurate thermometers, chemical test kits provided, gauge
cock VA" IPS valve)
Pre -flushed, scraped, soaked
Wash, rinse water: clean, proper temperature
Sanitization rinse: clean, temperature, concentration, ex-
posure time; equipment, utensils sanitized
Wiping cloths: clean, use'restrlcted
Food -contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean,
free of abrasives, detergents
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Storage, handling of clean equipment/utensils
Single -service articles, storage, dispensing
No re -use of single service articles
'20
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WATER
*27,I Water source, safe: hot & cold under pressure
SEWAGE
30 28,1 Sewage and waste water disposal
31
PLUMBING
t .29: Installed, maintained
32 I +3p Cross -connection, back siphonage, backflow
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
45
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47
48
4 49
ya'? 50
2 51
52
1 53
54
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FOLLOW-UP RATING SCORE 75-77 ACTION
Yes 74-1 100 less weight of Change .78-C
2 items violated Delete .... 0
'Critical Items Requiring Immediate Attention.
FORM NO. E-40 (t3/8s
Remarks on back 180-11
TOILET & HANDWASHING FACILITIES
131 Number, convenient, accessible, designed, Installed
Toilet rooms enclosed, self -closing doors, fixtures, good
32 repair, clean; hand cleanser, sanitary towels/tissues/hand-
drying devices provided, proper waste receptacles
GARBAGE & REFUSE DISPOSAL
Containers or receptacles, covered: adequate number
33 Insect/rodent proof, frequency, clean
Outside storage area enclosures properly constructed,
clean; controlled incineration
INSECT, RODENT, ANIMAL CONTROL
35 Presence of insects/rodents — outer openings protected,
no birds, turtles, other animals
FLOORS, WALLS & CEILINGS
Floors, constructed, drained, clean, good repair, covering
installation, dustless cleaning methods
37 Walls, ceiling, attached equipment: constructed, good
repair, clean, surfaces, dustless cleaning methods
LIGHTING
, 38,1 Lighting provided as required, fixtures shielded
VENTILATION
I,;`39;I Rooms and equipment — vented as required
DRESSING ROOMS
40I Rooms clean, lockers provided, facilities clean, located
WT. COL.
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OTHER OPERATIONS
Toxic items properly stored, labeled, used
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles,
.;42. cleanings maintenance equipment properly stored. Author-
ized personnel
64 Complete separation from living/sleeping quarters. Laundry.
44; Clean, soiled linen properly stored
Received by: flat
title
inspected by: name
title
I 9
60
61
82
63
65
66
70
71
72
73
Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc.
Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interiors,
Graphics, Facilities Consulting
REcrEN
Weekly Project Progress Report
to: D L ee, gRACitty ofgollegeStat"ion),
'Donal Simpson, AICP (HOK)
Tim Terry (HOK)
Robert Wunderlich, PE (B-A)
Mike McKay, PE (CDM)
Project File (94-317-122)
from: Joseph A. Pobiner, AICP
date: 24 February 1995
period: 20-24 February 1995
project: College Station Comprehensive Plan
HOK Project #94-317-122
7 \99
6688 North Central Expressway, Suite 700
Dallas, Texas 75206-3912
Telephone: 214 739 6688 Fax: 214 373 9523
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1) Project Activity:
Phase 1 - Ongoing
Phase 2 - Digitizing of land use 100% complete. Soils analysis 100% complete.
Phase 3 - Modelling of the existing water, wastewater, and thoroughfare systems underway.
Phase 4 - (no activity yet)
Additional Services:
• Contract Amendment #1 - Space Utilization Analysis - Ongoing;
• Contract Amendment #2 - Housing Condition Survey and Count- On February 23, Council
approved staff request for this work based on the CA-2 description. Signed CA-2 will be
transmitted to the City the week of 27 February for execution;
• Northgate Study (Additional Services Contract) - Since this project is under a separate
contract, subsequent projects progress reports will be filed separately; and,
• Drainage Utility Master Plan - Draft project scope received from CDM.
2) Project Meetings:
None during this week.
Offices in:
n r • St. I ttis • Wallas • Mexico City • Kansas City • San Francisco • Los Angeles • Tokyo • Hong Kong • Berlin • London
Weekly Project Progress Report 24 February 1995
College Station Comprehensive Plan Page 2
3) Areas of Concern:
None at this time.
4) Upcoming Project Requirements:
The following tasks are expected to be completed over the next few weeks:
Phase 2 - Complete topographic, vegetation, and landscape values evaluation. After CA #2 is
authorized, complete housing count/condition survey.
Phase 3 - Continue modelling of existing infrastructure systems.
5) Project Progress:
Task
Task 1 Project Management
PHASE 1 TOTAL
% Complete I
29%
29%
Task 2 Public Participation 75%
Task 3 Base Map 100%
Task 4 Review Existing/Previous Studies 75%
Task 5 Opportunities & Constraints Analysis 55%
Task 6 Alternate Growth & Development Scenarios 9%
PHASE 2 TOTAL 82%
Task 7 Land Use Plan 30%
Task 8 Parks & Open Space Plan 20%
Task 9 Urban Design Plan 20%
Task 10 Thoroughfare Plan 18%
Task 11 Water Model 18%
Task 12 Wastewater Model 18%
Task 13 Regulatory Analysis 8%
Task 14 Capital Improvements Program 2%
PHASE 3 TOTAL 23%
Task 15 Comprehensive Plan Adoption 0%
Task 16 Comprehensive Plan Reports & Drawings 0%
Task 17 GIS Implementation 0%
Task 18 Space Utilization Study 20%
PHASE 4 TOTAL 10%
TOTAL PROJECT 43%
Submitted
Joseph A. Pobiner, AICP
Director of Community Planning
The HOK Planning Group
JP/rmm
HONORARY TRUSTEES
STEWART UDALL
Chair
Former Secretary of Interior
EDDIE ALBERT
Entertainer
WILLIAM H. BANZHAF
Executive Vice President
Society of American Foresters
DONALD BORUT
Executive Director
National League of Cities
DOUGLAS BEREUTER
U.S. Congressman
ROGER A. CARAS
Special Correspondent
ABC TV News
DICK CAVETT
Entertainer
J. THOMAS COCHRAN
Executive Director
U.S. Conference of Mayors
MRS. EUGENE A. DAVIDSON
Great-granddaughter of
J. Sterling Morton
J. JAMES EXON
U.S. Senator
LADY 81RD JOHNSON
Stonewall, Texas
BILL KRUIDENIER
Executive Director
Intl. Society of Arboriculture
JACK LORENZ
Executive Director
izaak Walton League
J. MICHAEL McCLOSKEY
Chairman
Sierra Club
-'`MAXINE (MRS. FRANK) MORRISON
Former Nebraska
First Lady
JAMES C. OLSON
J. Sterling Morton
Biographer
R. NEIL SAMPSON
Executive Vice President
American Forests
ERNEST C. SHEA
Executive Vice President
Nat. Assn. of Conservation Districts
JACK WARD THOMAS
Chief
USDA Forest Service
R.E. "TED" TURNER
Chairman
Turner Broadcasting System
LAURENCE D. WISEMAN
President
American Forest Council
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MRS. LEE (CAROLYN) CRAYTON JR.
Chair
HELEN BOOSALIS
Vice Chair
CHARLES CHACE
PRESTON COLE
TONY DORRELL
DR. GARY HERGENRADER
JIM LEUSCHEN
DR. ROBERT LIVINGSTON
PETER MYERS
DR. JAMES O'HANLON
PRESIDENT
JOHN ROSENOW
e National
Arbor Day Foundation
211 No. 12th St. • Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 474-5655
February 16, 1995
The Honorable Larry Ringer
Mayor of the City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
Dear Mayor Ringer:
Congratulations to College Station on being named
as a 1994 Tree City USA!
Trees make a world of difference in our
communities. Trees have long been recognized for the
beauty and value they lend to our homes, neighborhoods,
parks and business areas. At the same time, those
trees conserve energy, help clean the air, protect
rivers and streams, and provide a home for wildlife in
our towns and cities.
The Tree City USA award indicates that you take
your municipal tree -care responsibilities seriously.
An effective community forestry program is an
ongoing process of growth and renewal --a program of
planting and care that continues through the years. As
a Tree City USA, you have a solid foundation for that
process of improvement.
Tree City USA is sponsored in cooperation with the
National Association of State Foresters. State
foresters are responsible for the presentation of the
Tree City USA flag and other materials. We will
forward your awards to Tom Boggus in your state
forester's office. They will be coordinating the
presentation with you. It would be especially
appropriate to make the Tree City USA award a part of
your Arbor Day ceremony.
Again, congratulations on receiving this national
recognition for your tree -care program.
egard
John Rosenow
President
JR/tk
cc: Tom Boggus
Ross A. Albrecht
Americans dedicated to tree planting and environmental stewardship.
Art, RECYCLED PAPER I A, PRINfEDWITHI
OFFICERS
President
Eddie Hueston
Fair Park
P.O. Box 159090
Dallas, TX 75315
(214) 670-8483
President -Elect
David Ondrias
Baytown
Past President
David Loughridge
Richardson
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dianne Darnell
At -Large, Fort Worth
Dennis Harris
At -Large, Fort Worth
Scott Johnson
At -Large, Baytown
Stacey Laird
At -Large, Waco
Lucy Pannell
At -Large, Missouri City
Chuck Swallow
Region 1, Midland
Dennis Kneese
Region 2, Kerrville
Marco A. Cisneros
Region 3, Bryan
Bob Duke
Region 4, Galveston
Michael Massey
Region 5, Richardson
Sally Gavlik
Region 6, Waco
Wayne Gray
Baytown, President
Citizen/Board Branch
Elois Moore -Benson
Houston, President
Minorities Branch
Charles Thompson
New Braunfels, President
Private/Commercial Branch
Angel Gonzales
San Antonio, President
Student Branch
Laurie Taylor
Gonzales, President
Therapeutic Branch
HEADQUARTERS
Katherine Bennett Ray
Executive Director
Amy K. McGee
Manager
508 West 12th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-7781
Fax (512) 478-1049
February 16, 1995
Linda Waltman
Recreation Superintendent
Bryan/College Station PARD
P.O. 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Dear Linda:
Congratulations! We are pleased to advise you that your award
nomination, Bryan/College Statioin Parks, for the category
Promotional, was selected for Special Recognition for 1995. Please
let us know if you will be in attendance at the banquet on March. 9,
1995 at 6:30 p.m. to receive the award.
Our committee will rely upon you to notify all appropriate people to
be in attendance at the Award's Banquet in Arlington in March.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (214)
670-8895.
Ralph J. Mend Jr., Chairperson
Awards, Citations and Scholarship Committee
c: File
1120WP.TRAPS/dmc
An Affiliate of the National Recreation and Park Association
Texas
Agricultural
Extension
Service
Leslie Boykin
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
College Station, Texas 77840
Dear Leslie:
The Texas A&M University System
Extension Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-2261
(409) 845-5419
February 22, 1995
THANK YOU so much!! We would like to express our gratitude for all of the help and
cooperation that you and your staff has given us. This has been the third year that the
Festival & Events Management Workshop has been held at the College Station
Conference Center. Each year, your efforts in providing for our needs have helped us
tremendously just by knowing that you would take care of things.
It is our intention that you get the credit you deserve for doing such a wonderful job.
Thanks again, we look forward to working with you in the future.
doLiy-\
Nancy Walla
Workshop Coordinator
usanna Coppernoll
Undergraduate Student Counselor
cc David Gerling, Facility Superintendent
Gracie Calbert, Conference Center Supervisor
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The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Coun
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Extension Assistant
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Extension Staff Assistant
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February 15, 1995
Sylvia Martinez
Scheduler
City of College Station
Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
Dear Ms. Martinez,
Thank you for the prompt return of my deposit for use of Conference Center facilities on January
16.
On behalf of the staff of the Center for Public Leadership Studies, I would like to compliment
you on the excellence of your service and thank you and your staff for the courteous help we
always receive when using the Conference Center.
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Director of Programs
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Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc.
Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interiors,
Graphics, Facilities Consulting
Weekly Project Progress Report
to: Jane Kee, AICP (College Station)
''.yTi -dd'McDanref (College Station),,
Donal Simpson, AICP (HOK)
Robert Wunderlich, PE (B-A)
Mike McKay, PE (CDM)
Project File
by: Joseph. A. Pobiner, AICP
date: 17 February 1995
period: 13-17• February 1995
project College Station Comprehensive Plan (HOK Project #94-317-122)
6688 North Central Exprassway,,Suite 700
Dallas, Texas 75206-3912
Telephone: 214 739 6688 •Fax:. 214 373 9523
1) Project Activity:
Phase 1 - Ongoing
Phase 2 - Digitizing of land use 100% complete. Draft scope of work for drainage master plan
received from CDM. Several block faces in Northgate photographed and composited. Draft
market survey being developed.
Phase 3 - Modelling of the existing water, wastewater, and thoroughfare systems underway.
Phase 4 - (no activity yet)
Additional Services:
• Contract Amendment #1 - Space Utilization Analysis - Ongoing;
• Contract Amendment #2 - Housing Condition Survey and Count - Based upon City staff
request, JP sent a revised Contract Amendment #2 which includes county/condition survey
of all single family, 2/3/4-plex, and apartment units in the Study Area. City staff comparing
this revision to in-house projection for recommendation to City Council,
• Northgate Study (Additional Services Contract) - Market survey text being developed; and,
• Drainage Utility Master Plan - Draft project scope received from CDM.
2) Project Meetings:
None during this week.
Offices in:
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MINUTES
Planning & Zoning Commission 84
Parks & Recreation Board
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
February 7, 1996
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Hawthorne and Commissioners Gribou, Smith, Hall,
Lightfoot and Garner.
Commissioner Lane.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gay and Members Manson, Anderson and Reynolds.
Members Taggart, DeOtte and Harding.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Assistant City . Manager Brymer, Director of Economic &
Development Services Ash, Assistant Director of Economic &
Development Services Callaway, Parks & Recreation Director
Beachy, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Ploeger, City
Planner Kee, City Engineer Laza, Senior Planner Kuenzel,
Graduate Civil Engineer Homeyer, Planning Technician Thomas,
Transportation Planner Hard, Parks Staff Assistant George, Staff
Planner Dunn, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Transportation
Technician Hester and Water/Wastewater Division Manager
Riley. (Councilmen Crouch and Mcllhaney were in the audience.)
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call meeting to order.
Commission Chairman Hawthorne called the joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Parks and Recreation Board to order and informed the audience that after the presentation and
discussion amongst the Commissioners and Board Members, there will be a brief question and answer
session.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Presentation by Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum concerning the City's
Comprehensive Plan including the Parks and Open Space Plan, Transportation Plan and Land
Use Plan,
Toe Pobiner of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum (HOK), Rod Kelly of Barton-Aschmann and Rob
McKay of CDM and Associates presented the following four major components of the plan:
Type Desirable Size Acres/1000 Pop?
Mini -Park 1 acre or less .25 - .5 acres
Neighborhood Park 15 + acres 1.0 - 2.0 acres
Community Park 25 + acres 5.0 - 10.0 acres
Regional Park 200 + acres 5.0 - 10.0 acres
"Core" park land can be described as the minimum amount of developable park land
provided, in a community. This park land should be located outside of flood plains, but
may include some natural features such as water bodies.
Mini -Parks are parks that range from one to two acres in size and typically provide
picnic areas, playgrounds and seating. Lions and Windwood Parks are examples of
existing Mini -Parks in College Station. Many of the school playgrounds located in
College Station also function as Mini -Parks.
Neighborhood parks serve a larger population than Mini -Parks. In addition to the
activities available in Mini -Parks, Neighborhood Parks may also include areas for more
intense recreational activities such as field games, court games and swimming. The
majority of College Station's existing parks fall within the standards of Neighborhood
Parks.
Community Parks serve many neighborhoods. In addition to the activities available in
Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks may also include athletic complexes, large
swimming pools, community centers and nature preserves.
Regional Parks serve entire cities or regions. Activities available in Regional Parks may
include picnicking, swimming, camping and trail use. Lick Creek park is an
undeveloped, 515 acre regional park located within the City.
Mr. Pobiner presented the following recommendations regarding the Parks & Open Space Plan:
(1) Provide approximately 10.5 acres of park land for every 1000 people. (The City is fairly
close to this figure now at roughly 7 acres per 1000 people.)
(2) The "improved" portions of the parks including ball fields, concession stands, etc. be
adjacent to the flood plain but not in the flood plain.
(3) Opportunity for a large regional park of approximately 200 acres. Currently the Parks
and Recreation Board is looking for a large softball facility that could possibly be located
in either zones 9 or 10 so that they are fairly centrally located as the City grows to the
south. A park in thislocation could also take advantage of the existing major roadways
in the area.
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Mr. Kelly stated that there are several options available such as changing the land use to help mitigate
the impacts of a changing community or University. The transportation models will be available for
staff to utilize to see what the impacts will be on traffic demand, identify deficiencies and look at
alternatives. In many cases, you do not have much flexibility to add new roadways in developed areas.
Much of the flexibility is in the new areas of town and acquiring enough right-of-way to allow for the
potential to expand or modify them to increase capacity.
Mr. Manson stated that at previous meetings there were questions concerning possible growth to the
south due to people commuting to Houston. Has that been addressed as part of the Plan?
Mr. Pobiner stated that there is a potential for that type of growth; however, it will probably not happen
within the next ten to fifteen years. He stated that he would expect more tele-commuting where people
may only commute to Houston one to three days a week and on the remaining days communicate via
computer. In the twenty year time frame of the Plan, there should not be a strong influence of Houston
based traffic. Typically, the maximum amount of time that someone will commute is forty-five minutes.
The City should encourage those types of industries closer to College Station rather than driving to
Houston.
Commissioner Hall suggested that the consultants also examine the employee traffic of the University
and not just the student traffic. The University could probably provide information about where the
employees are coming from every day both inside and outside of the city limits. This type of
information could help the City in working with the University as far as time schedules for the
employees exiting and entering campus.
Mr. Kelly agreed and stated that through their discussions with the University, the faculty, students and
employees are coming from everywhere and not just from one particular area.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Questions and comments from the audience concerning the Plan.
Commission Chairman opened the meeting to questions and comments from the public.
The following concerns/comments were voiced by the audience:
(1) How much more will be done with the Parks and Open Space Plan?
Mr. Pobiner stated that they have already gone beyond the scope of services. The final
product will not show actual detailed designs of specific parks. However, there will be
recommendations made for location criteria to be used by the Parks & Recreation Board
and City staff.
(2) The City currently has six community parks in existence and the proposal shows the need for
twenty additional parks which suggests that the City is badly under parked at this time or the
proposal is overly ambitious. Where is the criteria coming from and have you looked at the
relationship of the mini parks and thoroughfares?
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(7)
Councilman Crouch explained that when the City Council ranked the issues for 1996 for
next year's budget, the number two issue is the drainage utility district implementation and
issue number twenty-three is a county wide drainage plan. Staff is currently putting
together action plans on each issue.
Expressed concern with the employment assumptions and where the proposed 60,000
people are going to work. More specific information should be provided about the
employment densities.
(8) The Plan should also concentrate on alternative forms of transportation including bikes,
pedestrian ways, bus systems, etc, and be encouraged as part of the Thoroughfare Plan.
AGENDA ITEM 'NO. 4: Other business.
There was no other business.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Adjourn.
Commissioner Gribou moved to adjourn the joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Parks and Recreation Board. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion which passed unopposed (10 -
0).
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