HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/1998 - Regular Agenda - Parks BoardCITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
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JUNE 1998 -- 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes: May 12, 1998
2. Hear Visitors
3. Discussion and Consideration of Hunter's Ridge Plat in Zone 5
4. Presentation of the Teen Center Preliminary Design
5. Discussion of Swim Lesson Fees
6. Lick Creek Park Subcommittee
7. Joint Ventures with the School District Subcommittee
8. Discussion of Board Goals
9. Capital Improvement Program Report
10. Committee Reports:
a. CIP Subcommittee - John Crompton
11. Board Concerns/Other Business
12. Adjourn
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROOM
Present: Elizabeth Cunha, Chair; Bob DeOtte; Mike Manson; Gary Halter;
Chris Barzilla, and John Crompton
Visitors: Mike McClure, McClure Engineering; Fred Patterson and Lori
Jutson, Patterson Architects; and Raymond Huff
Staff: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Assistant
Director of Parks & Recreation; Jane Kee, City Planner; Curtis
Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent; Bridgette George,
Board Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes - May 12, 1998: Approved as submitted.
2. Hear Visitors: No unscheduled visitors present.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Hunter's Ridge Plat (Steeplechase) in
Zone 5: Mr. Mike McClure introduced Mr. Raymond Huff, owner/developer, and
stated that he is planning a single-family development in zone 5. Jane informed
the members that the City's Comprehensive Land -Use Plan depicts another park
in zone 5. It also shows a greenbelt linkage in the area.H ff is W°`a' h�'
la�i-n lieu of land in the amount of approximately S75,000,Iirls ea f 5 acres
nd dedication. John stated that if the land is accepted, it will be costing the City
'30,000 per acre for the land, and didn't believe that was reasonable.
Mr. Huff stated that he would donate seven acres of greenbelt, if the City was
willing to accept and maintain it. This seven acres is shown on the plan for a
detention facility adjacent to the creek. Almost the entire seven acres is located in
the 100-year floodplain. Presently the plan is for the HOA to maintain this
greenbelt/detention area. Steve stated that accepting the seven acres would give
the City a start for a good-sized park and the City could possibly add to it in the
future. However, there is no guarantee that additional land would be available to
develop as an added benefit to the greenbelt and serve as neighborhood parkland
for the area. John stated that there is no benefit to the City to accept the land and
that more could be done with the money. Bob stated that the greenbelt area can
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not be built on anyway, so it will remain undeveloped whether the City accepts it
or not. Gary motioned to have staff take a look at the property and report back to
the Board. Bob seconded the motion. John motioned to accept the proposal of
money. Bob seconded. Gary voted no, the motion carried. John stated that he
would be willing to hear another proposal, if the situation changes.
4. Presentation of the Teen Center Preliminary Design: Fred Patterson
showed the preliminary design plans for the Teen Center. The building is
approximately 4,000 square feet. Linda stated that Yahooz will probably stay open
when the new Teen Center opens. Additional planning is continuing on the
programming for both centers.
5. Discussion of Swim Lesson Fees: John stated that the swim lesson fees
should be subsidized like other youth programs and suggested to return the price
to S23. Bob seconded. The motion failed. The Board decided to wait until the
survey goes out the following Thursday before making a decision to lower the fees.
6. Lick Creek Park Subcommittee: John stated that this issue is on the CIP
committee and suggested waiting for their direction. The Board would like the
subcommittee to be made up of citizens, with a Board member as the chair. John
suggested retrieving the names from past Lick Creek meetings and ask them to
serve on the subcommittee. This issue will be on the August Board meeting.
7. Joint Ventures with the School District Subcommittee: John stated that the
school district is doing a bond program in August and the City in November and
neither entity is planning together. The Board agreed that it is too late to
communicate for either bond election.
8. Discussion of Board Goals: The goals will be reviewed in July for the new
members and possibly revised in August. Number 11 Greenways Task Force was
removed because a focus group has already been formed and this is no longer a
Parks and Recreation Department issue.
9. Capital Improvement Program Report: Ric reviewed the CIP report with
no additional changes.
10. Committee Reports: a. GIP Subcommittee - John Crompton: This project is
complete.
11. Board Concerns/Other Business: Bob voiced his concern about charging
some competitive sports teams for the rental of ballfields and not others. Gary
motioned that no organization should be able to use the fields unless they have a
signed User's Agreement with the City. John seconded and the motion passed.
12. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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P. O. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station, TX 77842
Tel: 409 764 3500
MEMORANDUM
June 4, 1998
TO: Parks & Recreation Board
.FROM: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: Items of Interest
1. Emergency Management Exercise — The City of College Station was this year's host
for the annual emergency management exercise held on May 21. The exercise involved
two masked gunmen who robbed a restaurant, shot the evening clerks, and then hijacked
a school bus full of kids. In a hurried attempt to get away, the bus hit a tanker full of
alcohol -which overturned. That brought hazardous materials into the exercise which
) allowed for testing our Hazmat Team, as well as our SWAT Team and activation of the
Emergency Operations Center. Various organizations throughout the county were
involved in the exercise, including Texas A&M University, City of Bryan, Brazos County,
RACES, and the two hospitals which cared for the injured victims. The exercise was
critiqued the following week, and though most stated that the overall response was good,
communications seemed to be the biggest problem throughout the various agencies.
2. Lincoln Center Air Conditioner — Bids are expected to be opened the week of
June 23. Work should commence by the middle of July and be completed by the first of
August. That is a month and a half behind schedule, but there was over a month delay
on getting the requirements for the contract for the engineer and the engineer has been
delayed because of his workload.
3. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater has concluded the spring season of our 6th year of
operation with three powerful events: A&M CONSOLIDATED HIGH ORCHESTRA
CONCERT on May 12 — Over 750 persons attended this event that featured some of the
most musically talented teenagers of the Brazos Valley. The concert also featured the
Greg Tivas Trio and Karam Chavis. It was a very pleasant, breezy evening and everyone
• had a great time. JOHN ANDERSON CONCERT TRADITIONAL AGGIELAND FINAL
on May 13 — Sigma Nu Fraternity sponsored this awesome entertainer who is a legend of
country music. Unfortunately only 300 attended the concert which we considered to be
one of the top musical performances that we have had at the Amphitheater. MIX 104.7
CHILDRENS' FEST on May 16 — Mix 104.7 again came through for the children of our
community with a wonderful array of activities. They estimated attendance at 3,000 for
Home of Texas A&M University
the day although the haze and humid weather was a definite deterrent for the event.
JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL on May 16 — This was the 14th year of this event. The day's
attendance was estimated at 1,000. We started performances at 10:00 a.m. and continued
until 11:00 p.m. This year's event featured 9 local bands that included: The Big Apple
Trio, Karan Chavis, Ruthie Foster, High Chicago, Blue Valentines, Jazz III, The Central
Baptist Gospel Jazz Band, T-Buckk, Blue Note All -Stars and AMC Jazz Band. The weather
haze and smoke alerts definitely hurt the event. The overwhelming humidity as well as
the haze made outdoor activities very unpleasant for this particular day.
Wolf Pen Creek looks forward to the most exciting summer ever:
June 13th: FREE Movie in the Park: HERCULES
July 17th: Concert THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS
July 25th: FREE Movie in the Park: NAPOLEON
August 8th: FREE Movie in the Park: 101 DALMATIANS
August 15th: Concert CREDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED
Copies: Skip Noe, City Manager
Tom Brymer, Assistant City Manager
PARD Superintendents
1998 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT USER FEES
ACTIVITY/FACILITY 1992
1993 1994 1995 1996
1997 1998
1999
A. ADULT SPORTS PER TEAM
1. Basketball
$200
$200
$250
$250
$255
$255
$265
$265
2. Flag Football
3. Volleyball
4. Softball
$250
$85
$250
$85
$250
$1 00
$255
$110
$260
$110
$265
$110
$265
$130
$265
$130
Play -Off League (Sprg,Sum)
Play -Off League (Fall)
Fast Pitch (Sprg., Sum)
Fast Pitch (Fall)
$235
$190
$220
$240
$195
$220
$250
$210
$290
$235
$255
$215
$290
$245
$260
$220
$300
$250
$265
$225
$300
$250
$285
$240
$300
$250
$285
$240
$300
$250
B. YOUTH SPORTS PER PERSON
1. Basketball
$20/$10/$5 $25/$10/$5
$25/$15/$5 $25/$15/$5 $30/$20/$10
$30/20/10 $30/20/10
$30/20/10
2. Flag Football
3. Girl's Softball
$20/$10/$5 $25/$10/$5
$25/$15/$5 $25/$15/$5 $30/$20/$10
$30/20/10 $30/20/10
$30/$20/$5 $25/$15/$5 $30/$20/$10 $30/20/10 $30/20/10
$30/20/10
$30/20/10
C. INSTRUCTION
1. Swim Lessons
$15
$16
$16 $16
$20
$23
$30
$30
2. Adv. Swim Lessons
$20/$10/$5 $20/$10/$5
$20/$10/$5 $20/$10/$5
$20/$10/$5
$25/15/10 $25/15/10
$25/15/10
3. TAAF Swim Team
$40/$25/$15 $40/$25/$15
$40/$25/$15 $40/$25/$15
$40/$25/$15
$80/60/40 $80/60/40
$80/60/40
4. National Jr. Tennis League
5. Tennis Lessons (+ 1 can of balls)
6. Golf
$30/child $30/child
$30/person $30/person
$40/$35/$30 $40/$35/$30
$35/person $35/person
$40/$35/$30
$35/person
$50
$50
$35/person $35/person
$45
$45
$50
$35/person
$45
D. PICNIC SHELTERS PER DAY
1. Bee Creek Pavilion
$30
$30
$30
$30
$50
$50
$50
$50
2. Central Pavilion
Monday -Thursday
Friday
$75
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
Saturday & Sunday & Holidays
3. Oaks Pavilion
$125
$30
$125
$30
$125
$30
$125
$30
$125
$50
$125
$50
$125
$50
$125
$50
4. Southwood Pavilion
Monday -Thursday
Friday
$75
$75
$50
$75
$50
$75
$50
$75
$50
$75
$50
$75
$50
$75
$50
$75
Saturday & Sunday & Holidays
5. Thomas Pavilion
$125
$15
$125
$15
$125
$15
$125
$15
$125
$15
$125
$125
$15 $15
$125
$15
6. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater
Private - Weekday
$75
$200
$200
$200 $200
$200
$200
Private - Weekend
$125
$250
$250
$250 $250
$250
$250
Non Commercial - Weekday
$50
$425
$425
$425 $425
$425
$425
Non Commercial - Weekend
$100
$525
$525
$525 $525
$525
$525
Professional/Commercial - Weekday
$150
$800
$800
$800 $800
$800
$800
Professional/Commercial - Weekend
$250
$900
$900
$900 $900
$900
$900
*Service Personnel charges will be
added accordingly
E. LINCOLN CENTER
1. *Membership (19-54 yrs), per year
$6
$6
$6 $6 $6 N/A
N/A
N/A
2. Gym (8 hr. block/day)
Hourly
$150/day
$7/$12/$17
$150/day
$7/$12/$17
$150/day $150/day $150/8hrs $150/8hrs $150/8hrs
$7/$12/$17 $7/$12/$17 $20 $20
$20
$150/8hrs
$20
3. TV Room (2 hr. minimum)
$10
$10
$10 $10 $10/2 hr min $10/2 hr min
$10/2 hr min
$10/2 hr min
4. Community Room Rental
$25
$25
$25 $25 $25 $25
$25
$25
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F. ATHLETIC FIELDS
1. Softball & Baseball:
Single field rental/day
four (4) field complex/day
$50
$150
$50
$150
$50
$150
$50
$150
$60
$60 $60
$200 $200
$200
$60
$200
four (4) field complex/Sat & Sun.
$300
$300
$300
$300
$350 $350
$350
$350
two (2) field complex/day
two (2) field complex/Sat & Sun.
$100 $100
$175 $175
$100
$175
$100
$175
2. Soccer:
One (1) field
All fields
Weekend
$50/day
$150/day
$300
$50/day
$150/day
$300
$50/day $50/day
$60 $60
$150/day $150/day $200 $200
$300
$300
$350 $350
$60
$200
$350
$60
$200
$350
3. Field Rentals/Per Hour *
*1 hour/2 hours/3 hours
$7/$12/$17
$7/$12/$17
$7/$12/$17 $7/$12/$17 $10/$15/$20 $10/15/20 $10/15/20
$10/15/20
G. SWIMMING POOLS
1. General Admission (3 yrs & up)
Southwood/Thomas
$1.25
$1.25
$1.25
$1.25
$1.50
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
Natatorium
$2
$2
$2.00
$2.00
Adamson
$1.25
$2
$2.50
$2.50
$3
$3
$3.25
$3.50
2. Discount Pass (25 swims)
Southwood/Thomas
$25
$25
$25
$25
$30
$30
$38
$50
Natatorium
$40
$40
$40
$40
*Adamson (may be used at all city pools)
$25
$40
$50
$50
$60
$60
$70
$75
3. Family Season Pass
Natatorium
$125
$125
$125
Southwood/Thomas
$120
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
*Adamson (may be used at all city pools)
$120
$225
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
4. Individual Season Pass
Southwood/Thomas
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
*Adamson (may be used at all city pools)
$60
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
5. Babysitter Season Pass
Southwood/Thomas
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
*Adamson (may be used at all city pools)
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
*excludes CSISD Natatorium
6. Pool Rental (2 hours)
Southwood:
25 people or less
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
50 people or Tess
$60
$60
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
51-76 people
$75
$75
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
77-102 people
$90
$90
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
Each hour after intial 2 hours
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$50
$50
Thomas/Natatorium: 25 people or Tess
$50
$50
$50
$50
$65
$65
50 people or Tess
$50
$50
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
51-76 people
$65
$65
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
77-102 people
$80
$80
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
Each hour after intial 2 hours
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$50
$50
Adamson: 99 people or Tess
$200
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
199 or less
$200
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
299 or less
$200
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
300+
$200
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
Each hour after intial 2 hours
25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$100
$100
Sat. & Sun./limited hours available
7. Educational Class Rental (1 hour/non exclusive)
$25
$25
$25
H. VENDOR PERMITS
$20
$20
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
BY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: APPROVED: 13-Jan-98
BY CITY COUNCIL: APPROVED: 22-Jan-98
NOTE: Subject to PARD Board and CS City Council approval.
Revised: January 22 1998
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PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
1998/99 GOALS
Action Plan
Complete parks master plan
Review results of cctxzens survey RP S 36 class pra ect (Feb X Ox
B. Review past recommendations from Boards.
C. Inventory potential areas for future parks and greenbelts.
D. Analysis of survey data, comprehensive plan recommendations and inventory results.
E. Develop recommendations for implementation including financial impact.
F. Prioritize recommendations and develop timeline strategies.
2. Complete acquisition of the athletic park site and develop a long term
development master plan
A. Complete property acquisition (Jul., `98)
B. Conduct site visits to selected athletic parks in Texas (Summer, `98)
C. Conduct needs assessment with the Sports and Recreation Association and Parks and
Recreation Board (Summer, `98)
D. Concept preparation by Parks Planning (Fall, `98)
E. Develop budget estimate by Parks Planning Staff or consulting fiini if funds allow
(Fall, `98)
Revision of the master plan for Wolf Pen Creek C. Council Issue #8)
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M. Conduct Public Hearing concerning revised plan. (May 6, `98)
N. Submit revised Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan and recommendations to City Council
for consideration (May 28, '98)
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M. Construction complete (Jan. 1, '99)
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G. Develop recommendation for future improvements (Summer, `98)
H. Begin first season (Spring, `98)
Conduct public hearings and oversee design process for Woodway Park
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C. Conduct public hearings, develop conceptual designs (Fall, `98)
D. City Council approval of plans and authorization to begin construction (Fall, `98)
Develop a Master Plan for Lick Creek Park
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J. Request funding for archaeological survey of site (May, `98)
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C. Complete property acquisition for adjacent tracts (Fall, '98)
D. Conduct public hearings concerning potential improvements (Fall, `98)
E. Board consideration of Park Master Plan (Fall, `98)
F. City Council approval of Park Master Plan (Fall, `98)
Design small park that serves the Spring Loop residents
eterrnine feasibility of use of existing 10-acre site (Oct
B. Obtain population density estimates and demographic information (Spring `98)
C. Develop potential alternatives and recommendations and present findings to the
Board (Summer `98)
D. Include in future Capital Improvement Program funding request. (`99)
10. Consider revisions to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance
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. Approval of draft ordinance by Planning & Zoning Commission (Summer, `98)
J. Workshop and presentation to City Council (Summer, `98)
K. Approval of revised ordinance by City Council (Summer, `98)
11. Develop a Greenways Plan
A. Appoint of an advisory board for greenways oversight. (May, `98)
B. Inventory of potential greenway locations. (Summer, `98)
C. Develop methodology for greenway acquisition.
D. Prioritize greenways on the basis of expediency and importance.
E. Identify ownership of land in the priority greenways.
F. Develop time lines for implementing stages of each of the priority greenways.
G. Develop mechanism/strategies for building public support for greenways.
12. Develop a structure with the school board for joint development of indoor
athletic facilities.
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C. Synchronize a long-term plan that ensures bond money from both entities is
available when needed to bring the projects to fruition.
D. Develop model/briefs/specifications/set of elements for each type of school projects
that show desired extent of city involvement.
E. Discuss with Teen Board the potential for integrating teen center development into
these proposals.
F. Tour Plano parks and school facilities.
13. Develop an Urban Forestry Plan
A. Inventory of trees on streets and develop recommendations on which new tree
planting efforts should focus. FRSC 420 Arboriculture Class (Fall, '98)
B. Develop a proactive planting initiative based on city -resident partnerships similar to
the NeighborWoods program in Austin.
C. Establish a committee to develop a City Tree Ordinance after reviewing those
adopted in other Texas cities.
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
JUNE, 1998
1. W. A. TARROW PARK / WAYNE SMITH BASEBALL COMPLEX
Project Number:
Budget:
Contract Amount:
Project Manager:
Project Design:
PK9505
$1,230,000 - 1995 Bond
Design $87,990
Eric Ploeger
HSI Consulting Architects
Comments/Status: After review of 16 proposals by Architectural firms, the staff
recommended HSI Architects of Bryan to the City Council. The City Council approved
this selection. The contract was signed in early February 1996 and the initial meeting
with staff took place on February 27. Designs were completed and were bid twice with
the last being July 24, 1997. On both occasions bids came in higher than the budgeted
amount. Staff, the architect, and the low -bid contractor worked to bring the project
within budget. Changes in the parking lot paving, concession/rest room building
specifications, and the parking lot area lighting resulted in sufficient reductions to allow
the project to be within budget. The item was approved by Council on August 28, 1997.
Progress on the project is picking up due to good weather. A change order to correct
problems with the subgrade soil in the parking area was approved by council on May 14
1998.
Task: Project Design: November 1996 - July 1997
Advertisement & Award: July - August 1997
Complete: August 1998
2. BEE CREEK / CENTRAL PARK SOFTBALL FIELD UPGRADES
Project Number:
Budget:
Contract Amount:
Project Manager:
Project Design:
Comments/Status: Bee Creek improvements will include all new fencing for the softball
fields, new irrigation system, additional bleachers with covers. Central improvements
include new taller backstops, bleacher covers, drainage improvements, a small shelter
and dirt bins. Fencing and drainage improvements are complete. Shade covers
installation was completed in early April. Approximately $20,000 remains for completion
of minor improvements. The remaining funds will be used to construct a shelter at the
Central Park softball fields.
Task: Project Design: October 1997 - July 1998
Advertisement & Award:
Complete: September 1998
PK9801
$ 200,000
N/A
Peter Vanecek
CIP Report 6/4/98 Page 1 of 3
3. LINCOLN CENTER GYM AIR CONDITIONING
Project Number: CD1228
Budget: $75,000
Contract Amount: N/A
Project Manager: Mike Martine
Project Design: Rick Ravey
Comments/Status: City Council approved $75,000 of Community Development funds
to air condition the Lincoln Center gym. An engineer has been retained to design the air
condition system. Approval by Council is expected in June.
Task: Project Design: February/March 1998
Advertisement & Award: April 1998
Complete: July 1998
4. TEEN CENTER
Project Number:
Budget:
Contract Amount:
Project Manager:
Project Design:
Comments/Status:
PK9807
$300,000
N/A
Eric Ploeger
N/A
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 will be discussed at the June Parks & Recreation Board
meeting.
Task: Project Design:
Advertisement & Award:
Complete:
5. MADELEY PARK/LAND ACQUISITION
Project Number:
Budget:
Contract Amount:
Project Manager:
Project Design:
Comments/Status:
negotiations will proceed
Jaffar property.
CD 1230
$ 150,000
N/A
Eric Ploeger
March - May 1998
June/July 1998
August 1999
An appraisal has been conducted on the L. A. Ford property and
shortly. Efforts will be concentrated on the Ford property then on the
Task: Project Design:
Advertisement & Award:
Complete:
CIP Report 6/4/98 Page 2 of 3
5. SANDSTONE PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT
Project Number:
Budget:
Contract Amount:
Project Manager:
Project Design: Parks Planning
Comments/Status: Bids for the replacement playground were opened May 12, 1998.
Council accepted the recommendation of R.M. Dudley, Construction of College Station.
RM9807
$ 30,000
$ 20,821
Peter Vanecek
Task: Project Design: April, 1998
Advertisement & Award: May, 1998
Complete: August, 1998
CIP SUPPORT PROJECTS
1. Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan
CIP Report 6/4/98 Page 3 of 3
1998 Sports Survey Results
Participants
Returned Surveys
Satisfied Customers
Percent Satisfied
Biggest Complaint
TAB Paint Ball
45
30
30
100%
No complaints
TAB Open Gym
11
8
7
88%
Bad night of play
Youth Basketball
797
120
118
98%
Playing 5-6 yr. olds with 8&U
left too much of a gap in age.
5-6 yr. olds not aware on court.
Adult Basketball
108
9
9
100%
Facilities not adequate
SPRING
Adult Basketball
FALSE
FALL
TAB Basketball
FALSE
TAB Volleyball
FALSE
TAB In -Line Hockey
FALSE
Adult Flag Football
FALSE
Youth Flag Football
FALSE
1998 Sports Survey Results
Participants
Returned Surveys
Satisfied Customers
Percent Satisfied
Biggest Complaint
Adult Volleyball
89
28
25
89%
First Place Tie Breaker Rule
SESSION 1
Was Not Clearly Stated
Adult Volleyball
FALSE
SESSION 2
Adult Volleyball
FALSE
SESSION 3
Adult Volleyball
FALSE
SESSION 4
TAB Weight Lifting
FALSE
Advanced Swimming
30
6
6
100%
No Complaints
Swim Team
FALSE
Totals
1080
201
195
97%
A RESOLUTION
URGING CONGRESS TO REINSTATE FULL STATESIDE FUNDING
OF THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
WHEREAS, the City Council of College Station, Texas is committed to preserving our natural
resources and open spaces for our citizens and for those tourists who visit College Station each
year; and
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federally funded program was
originally conceived in 1964, as a federal -state partnership program created to expand the
Nation's park and recreation system through funds received from off shore oil leasing fees;
and
WHEREAS, from the funds received from the LWCF each year, the Texas Park and Wildlife
Department implemented programs to distribute these funds to municipalities such as College
Station for the preservation, enhancement and expansion of local park systems; and
WHEREAS, the LWCF in past years has leveraged millions of dollars in local funds with a one-
to-one match for acquisition, restoration, renovation and improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Congress in the last three years has taken action to reduce and eliminate
funding under the LWCF to the states intended for programs that provide for local park
acquisition, restoration, renovation and improvements, instead using the funds for other
federal priorities; and
WHEREAS, reinstatement of full stateside funding of the LWCF with provisions for
distributions to local park systems is important to the quality of life of College Station citizens
as well as to citizens in other urban cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS
1. That the City Council urges Congress to reinstate full stateside funding of the Land and
Water Conservation Fund with provisions to distribute funding to local municipalities
for the purpose of protecting vital natural and urban resources and open space in our
City and cities across the nation ensuring that our natural resources endure for future
generations; and
2. That the City Council directs the City Manager and his staff to distribute a copy of this
resolution to the local congressional delegation and to other members of Congress, as
appropriate.
Adopted this day of May, 1998.
Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney
ATTEST:
Hilton H. Mollenhauer
1208 N. Ridgefield Cir.
College Station, TX 77840-4339
(409) 693-8273
e-mail: bhm:iilmail.myriad.net
April 27, 1998
SUBJECT: Fishing Wish List
I am retired and now often enjoy myself fishing at one of the little lakes in College Station. I am primarily
interested in bass or other sport fish and I fish for fun and not for food. This is a marvelous outlet for old
people like me and for kids. But, there are always some wishes for more and better.
1.
2.
3.
The city should annex the other little lakes associated with, and just south of, the two lakes at Central
Park. This property is undoubtedly expensive but this addition would make a good park great.
At least one lake in the city should be catch and release using artificial bait and barbless hooks. Catch
and release is common practice for many lakes and even for whole states and is a proven way to
guarantee continuous fishing enjoyment. The larger lake at Central Park already has some good bass
and perhaps this one should be the catch and release lake.
The city should stock more sunfish both for the larger fish to eat and as a sport fish. Large sunfish are
especially good sport fish for kids or for anyone using a fly rod or ultra -light tackle.
Thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely,
1
Hilton H. Mollenhauer
P. O. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station. TX 77842
Tel: 409 764 3500
May 12, 1998
Mr. Hilton H. Mollenhauer
1208 North Ridgefield Circle
College Station, Texas 77840-4339
Dear Mr. Mollenhauer:
Thank you for your recent letter regarding public fishing opportunities in College Station. The Parks and
Recreation Department conducts an on -going urban fishing program in cooperation with the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department to provide public fishing opportunities for our residents. This program involves
the periodic stocking of several ponds in city parks and operation of special fishing events during the year.
The ponds are located in Central Park, Cy Miller Park and Gabbard Park. The events are usually oriented
for introducing children to fishing with catfish and rainbow trout (winter) being the most common species
that are stocked. Sunfish are stocked in the ponds on a periodic basis by TP&WD. We also stock the
Adamson Lagoon swimming pool in Bee Creek Park with rainbow trout during one weekend each winter
to provide a different type of fishing experience.
The city is considering the acquisition of additional property adjacent to Central Park as part of a "city
center" project that would include a location for a future city hall and other municipal facilities. This tract
of land includes one of the ponds that you mention and will likely become an expansion of Central Park, if
acquired. The process involves consideration by a citizen's capital improvement committee with approval
by the City Council for inclusion on a future bond election which would then require voter approval. The
citizen's committee is meeting weekly to consider this and numerous other projects. I will pass your letter
along to Mr. Bill Fox, who is the committee chairman.
Concerning the "catch and release" policy for the large pond at Central Park, we will discuss this with
Mr. Mark Webb, the local fishery specialist from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It may be a good
option to consider.
I have enclosed a couple of items of information from our department that may be useful to you. Please
contact David Gerling, our urban fishing program coordinator at 764-3730 or myself at 764-3413 if you
need additional information. Thanks once again for your time and interest.
Since
Steve Beachy
Director,
Parks and Recreation
copies: Bill Fox, CIP Committee Chairman
Skip Noe, City Manager
David Gerling, Special Facilities Superintendent
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