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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
P. David Romei Arts Center
2275 Dartmouth
College Station, Texas
1.
Call to order.
2. Pardon N possible action concerning requests for absences of members from
meeting.
3. Hear visitors.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the Regular
Meeting of December 9, 2003.
5. Discussion, reconsideration, and possible action regarding a park land dedication
request for the Villas of Harvey (Park Zone 4).
6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a report from the Senior Advisory
Committee concerning future usage of the Central Park Office Building (Board Goal
7. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning updates to the Park Land
Dedication Ordinance (Board Goal #3).
8. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning a policy for Soccer Field
Use (Board Goal #13).
9. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning park issues in park zones
10 and 13 (Board Goal #13).
10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning a report from the Park
Naming Subcommittee (Board Goal #4).
11. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning the design process for
Woodway Park (Board Goal #4).
12. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement
Program:
•• Park Land Dedication Project List
•• Current Capital Improvement Project List
November 2003 Bond Election Projects
13. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals
and Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plan.
14. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates, and possible agenda items.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Tuesday, January 13, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
P. David Romei Arts Center
2275 Dartmouth
College Station Texas
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation;
Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Peter
Lamont, Recreation Superintendent; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations
Superintendent; Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator; Ann Marie
Hazlett, Secretary.
Board Members Present: John Nichols, Chairman; Glen Davis; Larry
Farnsworth; Ken Livingston; Don Allison; Jodi Warner; Gary Erwin,
Alternate.
Board Member Absent: Glenn Schroeder.
Guests: Jane Kee, City Planner, Development Services
Visitors:
Joe Schultz, 3208 Innsbruck
Marcus Hamilton, 3602 Dorchester Ct.
Raymond Reed, 1601 Wolf Pen Creek Ct.
Robert Meyer, 308A Pershing
Joanna Yeager, 100 Mortier #1004
Suzanne & Brian Reynolds, 339 Landsburg
1. Call to order: John Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m.
2. Pardon a. possible action concerning requests for absences of
members from meeting: There were no absentee requests submitted.
3. Hear visitors: Hearing none, this item was closed.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from
the Regular Meeting of December 9, 2003: Ken L. moved to approve
the minutes from December 9, 2003. Don A. seconded the motion. All
were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
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5. Discussion, reconsideration, and possible action regarding a park
land dedication request for the Villas of Harvey (Park Zone 4):
This proposed multi -family, 576 dwelling -unit development is located
north of Highway 30, east of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. The
total land dedication requirement would be 4.6 acres. The total cash
dedication requirement would be $92,160 for fee in lieu of land. The
Park Development fee would be $168,192 for the 576 dwelling units.
Glen D. made a motion to accept the park land dedication of 5.54 acres
plus the additional 1.25 acres (see attachment CB Don A. seconded the
motion. John N. expressed his concerns regarding accepting the proposal
with most of the parkland in the floodplain. After some discussion, all
were in favor of the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a report from
the Senior Advisory Committee concerning future usage of the
Central Park Office Building: Dr. Raymond Reed, member of the
Senior Advisory Committee, made a presentation regarding transforming
the Central Park Office Building into a Senior Center. He asked that, on
behalf of the Senior Advisory Committee, the Parks Board recommend to
the City Council when the Parks and Recreation Department headquarters
becomes available, that it be renovated and be dedicated for use as a
Senior Center. He expressed the importance of having a Senior Center in
this community and believes that the existing Central Park Office would
be a great place to have one:
a. It has close parking with handicapped access to all facilities;
b. Options for easy and economic conversions for meeting rooms
and activity rooms;
c. Nearby pathways, picnic tables, benches, fishing ponds;
d. It is in a park setting, which will encourage interaction between
all ages, races, and cultures; and
e. The presence of seniors in children's play areas increases the
security of those areas.
The building has roughly 6,500 gross square feet. Some of the
renovations discussed included adding a small elevator for upstairs
access, installing an upstairs restroom facility, removing some non -load
bearing walls to make bigger meeting/activity rooms, repainting, having a
full service kitchen, and doing some minor electrical work. These
renovations are estimated to cost around $150,000.
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Glen D. asked what discussions had been held about what would happen
to the Central Park Office once it was vacated and what the other options
would be. Steve B. replied that there has not been any discussion
regarding the future of the building. Other alternatives could include
some kind of retreat center, but he stressed that it would be important to
keep the building for some type of park use. Dr. Reed added that
although this is being proposed as a Senior Center, rooms would be
available for other uses as well.
Don A. made a motion to recommend to the City Council, that when it
becomes available, the Central Park Office be renovated and be dedicated
for use as a Senior Center. Ken L. seconded the motion. All were in
favor and the motion passed unanimously.
7. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning updates to the
Park Land Dedication Ordinance: Jane Kee, City Planner, explained
that this discussion was generated by requests from developers that want
to do their own park improvements. The language in the current
regulations implies that the land has to be improved before it is dedicated
to the city. The way Development Services administers the regulations in
another section is that the park land has to be dedicated before the first
plat. The purpose of this discussion was to try and remedy this confusion
with the attached amendments (see attachment #2).
One of the things Development Services was trying to do was to correct
the Ordinance so that developers could install park improvements
regardless of whether the park land had been dedicated yet or not. Also,
the Ordinance currently stated that parkland must be dedicated before
the first plat is filed. Some provisions had been written in Section 10-B-
1, which would allow parkland phasing to be considered by the Parks
Board and recommended to the Planning and Zoning Board when they
consider a plat. Furthermore, a section had been added that states that
the Parks Board abbigild consider all dedications of five acres or more,
and/or if there was any floodplain or greenway as part of the
development. If the dedication is less than five acres and there is no
greenway or floodplain, then the Parks Director or designee could
approve only the fee in lieu of land. It was stated that five acres might
be too large for the Director to accept the fee in lieu of land and that two
or three acres might be preferable.
Finally, if a developer chose to make improvements to a park, the plans
would have to come to the Parks Board. A manual of neighborhood park
development standards, which would be adopted by the Parks Board,
would serve as a guide for developers to use. Improvements would have
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to be guaranteed by a bond or a Letter of Guarantee. The improvements
would have to be completed within two years from the time that the
guarantee was filed. Additionally, there would be a one-year warranty
period by bond, which would be in the amount of 25% of the original
bond for any type of warranty work that may need to be done. Glen D.
asked if there had been any thought regarding the time of completion of
the park, to the completion of the development. Jane K. answered that
language could be added to say that the park must be completed within
two years or upon completion of the development, whichever came first.
This was a discussion item only and no motion was made.
8. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning a policy
for Soccer Field Use: Various soccer groups have been requesting the
use of soccer game fields for practices due to their growing needs for
more practice fields. Currently, the Soccer Field Rental and Use Policy
states that there will be no practices on game fields.
Suggested changes to the policy would allow for limited use of game
fields for practices. However, the number of practices that would be
allowed on the game fields would not be determined until a game
schedule from each of the soccer organizations (BCS Soccer League,
Aggieland Soccer Club, Brazos Valley Youth Soccer Association, College
Station Soccer Club) was submitted to the Parks Department. Once
schedules have been submitted, Parks staff would determine how much
additional use the fields could handle before they start to deteriorate.
The policy does allow for the Parks Department to close soccer fields at
their discretion due to weather and/or turf conditions.
The Parks Department is requesting schedules from each of these groups
as soon as possible after their registration time because the Parks
Department reserves the right to rent these fields to others at times
when they are not in use. Each group will have a league authorized
representative which will coordinate all field usage with the Parks
Department.
Each organization was asked to keep their website current with rainout
information. Additionally, the Parks Department would supply a list of
locations that have goals and are available for practices. Also,
maintenance schedules will be distributed which will show approximate
dates that fields will be closed for routine maintenance. Furthermore,
any soccer clinic that will be held at College Station facilities must be
approved by the Parks Department no less than 10 days prior to the start
of that clinic.
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Also, league advancement tournaments that are to be held at College
Station facilities will be covered under the User Agreement Policy instead
of applying for and paying for a separate tournament agreement.
However, a fundraiser tournament, invitational, or any other outside
tournament, would require a regular Tournament Agreement as well as
payment for all tournament fees.
Don A. asked if the competitive soccer teams pay for use of the fields.
Peter L. answered that they do not. Don A. brought up 'that the
competitive girls softball teams have to pay to practice on the softball
fields and expressed his dislike of having some groups paying and some
not. Glen D. agreed that there needs to be discussion regarding equity
among how all user groups are charged. This issue will be discussed when
fees are talked about in the spring.
Glen D. made a motion to adopt the Soccer Policy as written. Gary E.
seconded the motion. John N. had a few comments regarding language
use, and added that with those changes he was in support of the policy.
All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
9. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning park
issues in Park Zones 10 and 13: The Board asked that this issue be
discussed as a result of the school district locating a new elementary
school in Park Zone 13 instead of Park Zone 10. Prior to this school
district decision, most discussion had been dedicated to park issues in
park zone 10. Steve B. did state that the land in Park Zone 10 which the
school district owns could still be used as a park site even though the
elementary school would not be located there. One of the Department's
goals is to try and locate parks near schools where possible. However in
this case, it does not seem like a logical conclusion. MO new elementary
school will be close to the Castlegate Subdivision which already has a
neighborhood park. Also, if a park were to be next to the school, it would
not be accessible due to its location to Highway 40. This was a discussion
item only, and no motion was made.
10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning a report
from the Park Naming Subcommittee: Jodi W. reported that City
Council was reviewing a naming policy that could possibly affect how the
Parks Board names facilities. One of the concerns in this potential
naming policy is that a facility could only be named after a person that
had been deceased for one year or more. The draft policy would be
presented in a Council workshop on February 12, 2004.
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The Subcommittee identified several parks that were to be named and
prioritized those parks. They tried to identify names of people that might
have a particular relation to the area that the parks are located in. The
four parks discussed were as follows, along with the potential person the
park could be named after:
a. Zone 10 Park (Shenandoah Park) - North Bardell former City Manager.
b. Zone 7 Park (Woodway Park) - Lowell Denton who was the attorney
who took the park land dedication ordinance to the Supreme Court.
c. Zone 6 Park (Southwest Park) - O.D. Butler
d. Zone 2 Park (Eastgate Park) - O.C. Cooper
This was a discussion item only and no motion was made.
11. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning the
design process for Woodway Park: Woodway Park is the only park
located in Park Zone 7, which is undeveloped. The city was working to
acquire additional property for this park, which was contingent on the City
being able to extend Jones -Butler Road. City staff was ready to move
forward with the design of this park and was recommending holding at
least one public hearing in February regarding this park.
Pete V. showed the board a couple of potential concepts for this park (see
attachments #3 & #4). This was a discussion item only and no motion
was made.
12. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital
Improvement Program:
a. Park Land Dedication Project List
b. Current Capital Improvement Project List - Glen D. asked for an
update regarding the Bee Creek lighting project. Eric P. replied that
the big problem is the ability to get the poles delivered. The poles
have been cast, and they need a ten-day curing process, and should
be shipped around January 20th. Pete V. reported that hopefully the
project would be completed by February 1st
c. November 2003 Bond Election Project - John N. asked if the
$310,000 dedicated to park facility upgrades would be done in the first
year. Steve replied that in the first year, approximately $150,000 is to
be used. John N. wanted to see a priority list of what items would be
done with the first $150,000.
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Don A. asked if anything was being done about placing lights in the
Jack and Dorothy Miller Park behind Rock Prairie School. Glen D.
asked that this be an agenda item in the future.
13. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and
Departmental Goals and Objectives, and City Council Strategic
Plan: John N. would like for Parks goal #7 (Develop recommendations for
botanical gardens in existing or proposed parks) to be addressed in the
next couple of meetings. He also reported that goal #6 (Restore the
Arboretum at Bee Creek Park to its former value) would be discussed in
February.
14. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates and possible agenda
items: The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 7:00
FM at the Exit Teen Center. A MN hearing will also be scheduled in
February regarding Woodway Park. Additionally, a joint MR with the
Bryan Parks & Recreation Board of the Regional Park (TMPA) site will be
on April 15, 2004.
15. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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SECTION 10: REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION
10-A. Purpose
10-A.1 This section is adopted to provide recreational areas in the form of neighborhood parks as
a function of subdivision and site development in the City of College Station. This
section is enacted in accordance with the home rule powers of the City of College
Station, granted under the Texas Constitution, and the statutes of the State of Texas,
including, but not by way of limitation, Texas Local Gov't Code Chapter 212 (Vernon
1988; Vernon Supp. 1999). It is hereby declared by the City Council that recreational
areas in the form of neighborhood parks are necessary and in the public welfare, and that
the only adequate procedure to provide for same is by integrating such a requirementinto
the procedure for planning and developing property or subdivisions in the city, whether
such development consists of new construction on vacant land or rebuilding .and
remodeling of structures on existing residential property.
10-A.2 Neighborhood parks are those parks providing for a variety of outdoor recreational
opportunities and located within convenient distances from a ma ority of the residences to
be served thereby. The park zones established by the Parks MI Recreation Department
and shown on the official Parks and Recreation map for the City of College Station shall
be prima facie proof that any park located therein is within such a convenient distance
from any residence located therein. The primary cost of neighborhood parks should be
borne by the ultimate residential property owners who, by reason of the proximity of their
property to such parks, shall be the primary beneficiaries of such facilities.
Therefore, the following requirements are adopted to effect the purposes stated above and shall
apply to any land to be used for residential purposes:
10-B General Requirement
The 1r Manager or his designer shall administer ffdl Section 10. Requirements for Parkland
Dedication.
Dedications shall cover both land and development costs for neighborhood parkland for all tunes
of residential development. Dedications shall lbe based on dwelling- unit numbers as proposed for y
the, entire development. Increases in unit count will require appropriate increases -in fees paid. FE
the actual number of completed dwelling units exceeds the figure upon ilifitli the original
dedication tug based. such additional dedication shall be required. and shall be made by payment
HE MI iiiiir in • of land as per 10.B.i. or Ili the conveyance el e entire iliiiiiiMil lot 61:1 the
City. For multi -family development or development where parkland was neither previously
dedicated nor payment made MCI ail filing OE a plat. the additional dedication or payment in lieu
of land required by this section shall be made at the time of the building permit application.
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10-B-1 Land Dedication
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section shall be dedicated in fee simple by a final plat. -For single family developments
the area of land to be dedicated for parkland purposes is -area shall be equal to one (1)
acre for each one hundred and one (101) proposed dwelling units. For duplex and other
multi -family development this area shall be equal to one (1) acre for each one hundred
and twenty-five (125) proposed dwelling units. For methodology refer to Appendix 1
attached herein and incorporated and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes.
n required may be met
by a payment of money in lieu of land when permitted or required by the other provisions
of this section.
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10-B.2
In the event a plat is not required this dedication shall be met prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
The full parkland dedication shall be prior to the filing of _ final plats for single
family, duplex or OISOlatiiik development or prior to the issuance of any building permits
for multi -family development, unless approval has been previously granted for phasing of
this dedication.
The Parks Board may recommend phasing of a residential development such that the ?
parkland may be dedicated in pieces with each final plat. This phasing shall be so
indicated on a preliminary plat and approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. In
the event that phasing of the required parkland is approved, there shall be a guarantee
posted to cover the land dedication fee for those portions not yet dedicated. This
guarantee shall be posted prior to the filing of any final plat for single family. duplex or
townhouse development or prior to issuance of any building permits for multi -family
development. Ed the event that a development is discontinued before all phases are
complete. the Parks Board shall decide how to spend — guaranteed funds in that
particular park zone. if these funds are not requested back as per Section 10-D-2 below.
This does not relieve any future developer of the obligation for parkland dedication on
any remainder of the property.
A landowner responsible for dedication under this section may elect to meet the
requirements of 10-B.1. in whole or in part by a cash payment in lieu of land, in the
amount set forth below. Before making this election, for any required dedication of five
(5) acres or more. or for Er development containing floodplain or greenway. the land
owner must obtain a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Adivsory Board and
approval for the cash payment in lieu of land from the Planning & Zoning Commission
pursuant to the plat approval procedures set out in— Article 3.3 of the Unified
Development OrdinanceChapter 9, Section 6. Such payment in lieu of land shall be made
at or prior to the time of filing the final plat for record at the Courthouse or prior to the
issuance of a building permit where a plat is not required. For required dedications of less
than five (5) acres in proposed developments containing no floodplain or greenway. the
fee II lieu request will be INIRMI by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his
designee. This determination shall be based on whether there is sufficient park area
already in the public domain in the park zone of the proposed development. If the
Director detennines Ie recreation potential for that zone would be better served by
expanding or iffifdeMft existing parks. then rather than approving the fee in lieu. he shall
refer the matter to the Board for determination..
The fee in lieu of land dedication requirement shall be met by a payment of a fee set from
time to time by resolution by the City Council, sufficient to acquire neighborhood
parkland. Unless changed by the City Council, such per -acre price shall be computed on
the basis of one hundred and ninety-eight dollars ($198) per dwelling unit for single
family development and one hundred and sixty dollars ($160) per dwelling unit for
duplex and multi -family development. Refer to Appendix I. Cash payments may be used
only for acquisition or development of a neighborhood park located within the same zone
as the development.
10-B.3 Park Development Fee
In addition to the land dedication, there shall also be a fee set from time to time b;
resolution of the City Council sufficient to provide for development of the land to meet
the standards for a neighborhood park to serve the zone in which such development is
located. Unless changed by City Council this per -acre fee shall be computed on the basis
of three hundred and —_fifty-eight dollars ($358) per dwelling unit for single family
developments and two hundred and ninety-two ($292) for duplex and multi-famil:,
developments. This fee shall be paid with each final plat submitted for single family.
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developments and two hundred and ninety-two ($292) for duplex and multi -family
developments.
duplex or townhouse development orEt the building permit for multi -family
development. Refer to Appendix I. Cash payments wqr be used only for development or
acquisition of a neighborhood park located within the same zone as the development.
10-B.4 Park Development MU in Lieu of Fee
A developer has the option to construct the neighborhood park improvements in lieu of
approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as per criteria established in the
Manual of Neighborhood Park Improvement Standards as adopted and amended from
time to time.. —In all cases the value of the improvements shall meet or exceed !tili
amount of the required park development fee. All improvements shall Mal be
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1. Improvements must have been accepted by OM City,
2. A11 park property shall have been dedicated to flii City.
3. The subdivider shall provide a written guarantee of warranty as per Section 7-F.. and
4. The subdivider shall post another financial guarantee in the amount dual to 25% of
the original bond for a period of Elm year to cover the tientitt period.
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10-B.7 The City may from time to time decide to purchase land for parks in or near the area of
actual or potential development. If the City does purchase park land in a park zone, the
City shall have the right to require subsequent park land dedications for that zone to be in
cash only. This will be to reimburse the City its purchase cost. Once the City has been
reimbursed entirely for all such park land within a park zone, this subsection shall cease
to apply, and the other subsections of this section shall again be applicable.
10-C Prior Dedication; Absence of Prior Dedication
10-C.1 Credit shall be given for land and/or money dedicated pursuant to Ordinance 690 or 983.
10-C.2 Tf a dedication requirement arose prior to passage of this section, that dedication
requirement shall be controlled by the ordinance in effect at the time such obligation
arose, except that additional dedication shall be required if the actual density of structures
constructed upon property is greater than the former assumed density. Additional dedica-
tion shall be required only for the increase in density and shall be based upon the ratio set
forth in 10-B. of this section.
10-C.3 At the discretion of the Planning & Zoning Commission , any former IN of land to the
City may be credited on a per acre basis toward eventual land dedication requirements
imposed on the donor of such lands. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall
consider the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in exercising
its discretion under this subsection.
10-D Special Fund: Right to Refund
10-D.1 There is hereby established a special fund for the deposit of all sums paid in lieu of land
dedication under this section or any preceding ordinance, which fund shall be known as
the park land dedication fund.
10-D.2 The City shall account for all sums paid in lieu of land dedication under this section with
reference to the individual plats involved. Any funds paid for such purposes must be
expended by the City within five (5) years from the date received by the City for
acquisition and/or development of a neighborhood park as defined herein. Such funds
shall be considered to be spent on a first in, first out basis. If not so expended, the owners
of the property on the last day of such period shall be entitled to a prorata refund of such
sum, computed on a square footage of area basis. The owners of such property must
request such refund within one (1) year of entitlement, in writing, or such right shall be
barred.
10-E Comprehensive Plan Considerations
10-E.1 The Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan is intended to provide the College
Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a guide upon which to base its
decisions. Because of the need to consider specific characteristics in the site selection
process, the park locations indicated on the Plan are general. The actual locations, sizes,
and number of parks will be determined when development occurs. The Plan will also be
used to locate desirable park sites before development occurs, and those sites may be
purchased by the City or received as donations.
10-E.2 Park Zones are established by the City's Comprehensive Plan, in the Park and Open
Space element and are configured to indicate service areas for neighborhood parks. Zone
boundaries are established that follow key topographic features such as major
thoroughfares, streams, and city limit lines.
10-F Additional Requirements; Definitions
10-F.1 Any land dedicated to the city under this section must be suitable for park and recreation
uses. Consideration will be given to land that is in the floodplain or may be considered
"floodable" even though not in a federally regulated floodplain as long as, due to its
elevation, it is suitable for park improvements.
(a) Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that
serves the greatest number of users.
Neighborhoodpark sites should be located so that users are not required to cross
arterial roadways to access them.
(b)
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(c)
(d)
(e)
Sites should not be severely sloping or have unusual topography which would
render the land unusable for organized recreational activities.
Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements.
Detention / retention areas will not be accepted as part of the required dedication,
but may be accepted in addition to the required dedication. If accepted as part of
the park, the detention / retention area design must be approved by the City staff
and must meet specific parks specifications.
10-F.2 Parks should be easy to access and open to public view so as to benefit area development,
enhance the visual character of the city, protect public safety and minimize conflict with
adjacent land uses. The following guidelines should be used in designing parks and
adjacent development.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Where feasible, park sites should be located adjacent to greenways and/or
schools in order to encourage both shared facilities and the potential co -
development of new sites.
A proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designed to restrict
reasonable access to the park from other area subdivisions. Street and
greenways connections to existing or future adjoining subdivisions may be
required to provide reasonable access to parks.
Where a non-residential use must directly abut a park, the use must be separated
by a screening wall or fence and landscaping. Access points to the park may be
allowed by the Planning and Zoning Commission if public benefit is established.
It is desirable that a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter of a park
should abut a public street. In all cases, the City shall approve the proposed
street alignment fronting on city parks.
Streets abutting a park shall be built in accordance with the thoroughfare plan
and the standards of this ordinance; however, the City may require any
residential street built adjacent to a park to be constructed to collector width to
ensure access and prevent traffic congestion. Developer may request oversize
participation in such instance.
10-G. Consideration and Approval
Any proposal considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission under this section
shall have been reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board or the Director of
PARD MAIM IMAM and a recommendation given to the Commission The
Commission may make a decision contrary to such recommendations only by a con-
curring vote of at least five (5) members.
10-H. Review of Dedication Requirements
The City shall review the fees set forth in this section every three (3) years. The City
shall take into account inflation as it affects land and park development costs as well as
the City's targeted level of service for parkland per one thousand population. Fees shall
be set by resolution of the City Council.
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Date Received:
Park zone:
Current Zone Balance:
Project Location:
Name of Development:
Applicant:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-mail:
Engineer/Planner:
Address:
City/StateZip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-Mail:
Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication
Single Family Dweliing Units:
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement:
Proposed Dedication:
Park Land Dedication Ordinance
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Villas of Harvey
Carrara Realty Ltd.
40 North Loop 410, Suite 562
San Antonio, Texas 78216
(979) 764-7743 (Engineer)
Fax Number: (979) 764-7759
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College Station, Texas 77845
(979)764-7743
REQUIRED COMPLIANCE
Fax Number: (979) 764-7759
576 (288 lots)
4.6 Acres
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
4 a, lark area 12.48 acres easement area
Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained?
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit):
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee:
Section 10-B-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee (S35S dwelling unit)
Multi -family Fee ($292 eigielig unit)
Total Fee
Total Single Family Foo ISMANNIN
ivlulli-Family Fee (S452 Unit):
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Section 10-B-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost: $168,192
Staff review date and comment: Jan-04
Parks Board review and decision: 13-Jan-04
Section 10-B-5: Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres?
If yes, staff recommends:
Section 10-B-7: Prior Park Acquisition
Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed
development?
If yes, staff recommends:
No
Section 10-E: Comprehensive Plan
Is the proposed park dedication in compliance with the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the Recreation, Park,
and Open Space Master PIan7 Yes
Comments:
Section 10-F: Additional Information
62% (out of 5.54
1. Is land in the 100-year floodplain? Yes Percentage: acres tract)
a. Detention/Retention?
0 Size:
Meets Board Policy?
02%0 (out of 5.54
Acreage i floodplain 3.44 Percentage: acres tract)
Acreage in detention 0 Percentage. 0
Acreage to greenways .__ Percentage
Section 10-F (of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance)
10-F. 1 Any land dedication to the City under this section must be suitable for park and recreation
uses. Consideration will be given to land that is in the floodplain or may be considered "floodable"
even though not in a federally regulated floodplain as long as, due to its elevation, it is suitable for
park improvements.
(a) Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that serves the greatest
number of users.
Comments: Park is generally located in the south center of the development.
(b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial roadways to
access them.
Comments: Crossing of only minor collectors will be necessary.
(c) Sites should not be severely sloped or have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for
organized recreational activities.
Comments: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board toured the site on August 19, 2003.
(d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements.
Comments: The park is wooded (the main 5.54 acres).
(e) Detention/retention areas will not be accepted as part of the required dedication, but may be accepted in
addition to the required dedication. If accepted as part of the park, the detention/retention area design must
be approved by the City staff and must meet specific parks specifications.
Comments: No detention/retention areas proposed in the 5.54 acre park area.
10-F. 2 Parks should be easy to access and open to public view so as to benefit area development,
enhance the visual character of the city, protect public safety, and minimize conflict with adjacent land
uses. The following guidelines tdgd be used in designing parks and adjacent development:
gq Where physically park sites MGM be located to gig and/or schools WI order to
encourage HEEL shared MEM and the =MP co -development of nabs saes.
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Comments: Street connections shown for future subdivisions.
(c) Where a non-residential use must directly abut a park, the use must be separated by a screening wall or
fence and landscaping. Access points to the park may be allowed by the Planning and Zoning Commission if
a public benefit is established.
Comments: No non-residential use abutting the park is anticipated.
(d) It is desirable that a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter of a park should abut a public street.
In all cases, the City shall approve the proposed street alignment fronting on city parks.
Comments: 72% abuts three (3) streets.
(e) Streets abutting a park shall be built in accordance with the thoroughfare plan and the standards of this
ordinance; however, the City may require any residential street built adjacent to a park to be constructed to
collector width to ensure access and prevent traffic congestion. The developer may request oversize
participation in such an instance.
Comments:
Staff Recommendations: This new configuration improves access to the park and concentrates
the area out of the floodplain into one spot. However, there is a loss of approximately 2 acres of park land
when compared with the previous proposal.
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Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board consider requiring more park property out
of the floodplain. In this proposal, 62% of the park area is estimated to be in the 100-year floodplain.
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Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board:
Planning and Zoning Commission:
City Council:
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Dear Parks and Recreation Board Members.
The Senior Advisory Committee requests that the Parks and Recreation Board
recommend to the City Council that the Parks lid Recreation Headquarters
become a Senior Center once the facility becomes available. The facility is
located di an ideal setting for the older population. The committee would like
to see MU facility as a center for senior activities. The facility Bid surrounding
area, including fishing, walking trails and picnic areas would serve as an
information center and KM their needs IN meeting space. The committee has
discussed ifild prioritized programs RN necessary facility renovations.
Please see the attached information sheet. Members from the Senior Advisory
Committee vvi11 be at the next meeting of the Board to discuss the proposal in
mom detail Mil mum questions.
Thank you for Imig considel-ation
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WHY TI-IE EXISTING CENTRAL PARK HEADQUARTERS BUILDING SI-IOULD
BE CONVERTED INTO:
TI-IE TOWN SENIOR CENTER:
A preliminary study indicates that afi existing Central Parks and Recreation
Headquarters Building, with minor HAMM could provide the amenities 12ik a
TOWN SENIOR CENTER
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A: easy on grade parking and handicapped access to all facilities
B: options for easy Oil economic conversion of existing spaces Hd multiple use
meeting Oil activities rooms
C: Existing , benches, Kw picnic tables, and fishing ponds iliSI
provide opportunities for seniors , IffiA families, to enjoy healthful outside
activities.
D: Existing pathways, benches, picnic tables, play grounds, ail fishing ponds
ISM encourage interactions Itifflitaii all ages, cultural, d racial groups.
Additionally:
Tlie presence of seniors in MI IMMO the children's play areas provides
security and enriches ina experiences of both children and seniors.
B: Tlie playing fields, thi play areas, 1101 fishing ponds, NW Senior Center
activities will provide a strong family oriented eastern anchor to a unified CITY
CENTER PARK stretching from lig East Bypass to Mil across Texas Avenue
through the Anderson Arboretum and Bee EWA Park.
C: Existing Central Park Headquarters Building MI its surrounding
amenities aim best be tilaWiind to Ilie TOWN SENIOR CENTER.
The Senior MOM Committee Requests that The College Station Recreation
MI Parks Department Retederatlin to Eft gig Council: WWI 1T
BECOMES AVAILABLE: TIIN EMEMELAC PARKIIES
13UIMINIC BE ItENEEMEER FOR USE ;S TIIE
SECTION 10: REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK LAND DEDIMMORI
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10-A. I This section is adopted to iffinit recreational ®ea in the form of neighborhood parks as
a function of subdivision and site development in CM City of College Station. This
section is enacted in accordance with the home Mil mow of the City of College
Station, granted under the Texas Constitution, and the statutes of the State of Texas,
including, but not by way of limitation, Texas Local Gov't Code Chapter 212 (Vernon
Vernon Stipp. 1999). It is hereby declared by IW City Council that recreational
areas in the form of neighborhood parks are necessary and in tlic public welfare, and NU
LE only adequate procedure to provide for same is by integrating such a requirement into
the procedure for planning and developing property or IMREail& in the city, whether
such irligkiftela consists of oNWO construction on vacant land or rebuilding and
remodeling of structures on existing residential property.
10-A.2 Neighborhood parks are those parks providing for a variety of outdoor recreational
opportunities and located within convenient distances from a majority of the residences to
be served thereby. The park zones established by the Parks and Recreation Department
and MUM on tlie official Parks and Recreation map for tlie City of College Station sliall
be prima facie proof that any park located therein is such a convenient distance
from any residence located therein. The primary cost of neighborhood parks should be
by tlie ultimate residential property owners who, by reason of the proximity of their
mom to such parks, sliall be the primary beneficiaries of such facilities.
MIME tlie requirements are adopted to effect ma mow stated above and shall
apply to Reg land to be used for MON= purposes:
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Dedications shall cover rialI land and costs for neighborhood parkland RI all types
of residential ILIMEgilftlit Dedications sliall be based on Realft kal numbers as proposed for
the entire arliffiglMiffl in EMI count will require appropriate increases in fees paid.
taiwartaingrame
all parkland AMON to meet tlie dedication under this section sliall be dedicated
in E+ simple by a final plat. In the event a plat is not required MI dedication sliall be met
NO EC the Rifillitikt ot'a building permit. For single family developments the area of land
to be MARIA kit Wan purposes shall be equal to one (1) acre for each one hundred
and one (101) WOW WWI EMI RN duplex and other multi -family development
this area shall be equal to one (1) acre Ili each Mr hundred NigrANNO (125)
� elNaggi units. AA 101111410M10Ritaiike1MIMEO WINN au
jam,/ Frfl firggi all RIESPO
"The WI MUM dedication i be Orkli _•• to the ¢Sai MIMI MS Pie single
INM duplex or or keo to NI akitiiidi ofany building, permits
fie unless WOOXI has been WINN WON 1111 phasing of
this REMSEMN[
10-13.2 Fee ni Lieu of Land
10-13.3
A Fillk MINOWEft for dedication under this section r elect to meet Ng
requirements of 10-13.1. in iligEth or in part by a Nie payment in lieu of land, in ft
amount set forth below. Before making tElif election, for any required dedication of five
(5) acres or more, or for pg development containing, floodplain or greenway, tlie land
oirmer must obtain a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Adivsory Board
for the cash payment in lieu of land Wig the Planning Zoning Commission
pursuant to tlie plat approval procedures ser out in Article 3.3 of the Unified
Development Ordinance. Such payment in lieu of land sliall be made at or prior to tlic
time of filing tlie final plat for record at tlie Courthouse or prior to the issuance of a
building permit where a plat is not required. For required dedications of less than five (5)
acres in proposed developments containing no floodplain or greenway, the dedication of
land or the fee in lieu option will be determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation
or liis dssignee. The Director of PARD sliall have MI right to require payment of cash in
lieu of land in the amount provided above, if it is determined that sufficient park area is
already Ed tlie public domain in the area of the proposed development, or if the recreation
potential for that zone would be better served by espanding or improving existing parks.
Tliis decision may be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board if the
Director so chooses for the Board's final consideration.
The fee lieu of land dedication requirement sliall be met a payment of a fee set from
time to time by resolution by tlie City Council, sufficient to acquire neighborhood
parkland. Unless changed by tlie City Council, such per -acre price shall be computed um
tlie basis of od hundred and ninety-eight dollars (S 19S) per unit for single
family development and one hundred Wld sixty dollars (S160) per dwelling unit for
duplex and multi -family development. RIP to inggiikt I. Cash payments may be used
only for acquisition or development of a neigliborliood park located within the same zone
as the
Park DiggeggleffEll
In addition to the land dedication, there shall also be a fee from time to time by
resolution of Mir City Council sufficient to IKIVIN for i of tlie land to meet
tlie standards for a neighborhood park to serve thee in Min such development is
located. Unless changed by City Council this per -acre fee sliall be computed on the basis
of' three hundred and fifty-eight dollars (S 35S) per igkeltig unit for single family
dirggliaPlail and two hundred and ifiejlilWa dollars (S292) for duplex and multi-
family developments. This fee sliall be paid flfi each final plat submitted for single
family. duplex or IAMILiiiift development or atim tlie building permit for multi-fanlily
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fgialialrefil Miailijigga NINVItl shall beMarital arid
Offlaigi IV the PIMA and Recreation MlioNS MR as Fog criteria established by tlic
EMMA EN all cases the ME of the gigliWattffil shalt - ER exceed tlic amount of the
!ee. All Wiegiiitei shall be 1314160lie 11101MIN IA Er
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4. The subdivider shall post another financial guarantee in the amount equal to 25% of
the original bond for a period of one year to rum the womigm period.
Once the City accepts the improvements, the City sliall take over ownership and
maintenance of said improvements. At WE end of one year, the Director of PARD shall
approval that tlie financial guarantee may be released if any and all warranty
work has been completed..
10-13.5 The City may from lifirih to time decide to purchase land for parks in or near the area of
actual or potential development. If the City does purchase park land in a park zone, the
City sliall tlie right to require subsequent park land dedications for that zone to be in
MI only. This will be to reimburse tlie City its purchase cost. Once the City has been
reimbursed entirely for all such park land WWI a park zone, this subsection sliall cease
to apply, and the other subsections of Oil section sliall again be applicable.
10-C Prior Dedication• Absence of Prior Dedication
10-C.1 Credit shall be given for land and/or money dedicated pursuant to Ordinance 690 or 983.
10-C.2 If a dedication requirement arose prior to passage of Mil section, that dedication
requirement sliall be controlled by the ordinance in effect at tlie time such obligation
arose. escept that additional dedication sliall be required if tlie actual density of structures
constructed upon property is greater than tlie former assumed density. Additional dedica-
tion shall be required only Ear tlie increase density and sliall be based upon tlie ratio set
forth in 10-I3. of this section.
10-C.3 At tlie discretion of the Planning & Zoning Commission , gggp former gift of land to the
City may be credited on a per acre basis NMI land dedication requirements
imposed on the donor of such lands. The Planning and Zoning Connnission shall
consider tlie recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Addri0051 Board in exercising
its discretion under subsection.
10-D.I There is hereby established a special EIN for the deposit of all sums paid in lieu of land
dedication i this section or any preceding ordinance. ER shall be known as
the park land dedication fund.
10-D.2 The City sliall account for all sums paid in lieu of land dedication under this section with
to tlie individual plats Any funds paid for sucli purposes must be
by EtE City five (5) years from Mt date rcceived by the City for
acquisition development EiS a neighborhood park as defined herein. Such funds
be considered to be spent on a first in, first out basis. if not so expended, the owners
MN mks MI the last day of such period sliall he MEW to a prorata refund of sucli
sum• computed __ a square footage of area basis. UM aavcw of sucli property must
mom sucli refund SIMI maz (1) waf of entitlement. 12 COM or din right shall be
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City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department
Neighborhood Park Development Standards
Park Development in Lieu of Fee
1 _ Site Plan Development
a. Neighborhood park site plans will be provided by the developer with
input from the Parks and Recreation Department staff.
b. Site plan development may require public hearings before the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board. This will be at the discretion of the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
c. All site plans will require Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
approval. City Council approval may be required as needed.
d. The park development budget is required to be equal to or greater
than the required development fee of the development. Budget
estimates will be approved by the Parks and Recreation Department
staff. Excess amounts over the required development fee are not
transferable to other projects.
II. Park Furnishings
a. I n order to maintain consistency with other parks, park site
furnishings will require approval from the Parks and Recreation
Departnient staff. A list of approved items will be provided.
Alternate substitutions must be approved by the Parks and
Recreation Department staff in advance of construction (see
attached). Specifications of all park furnishings will be provided for
approval by Parks and Recreation Department staff.
b. All items will require a one (1) year warranty from the day of
acceptance by the Parks and Recreation Department.
c. All park construction will be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation
Department staff and other City inspectors for quality control.
III. Construction Ditatilfficiti
a. All construction documents must be sealed by a design
professional.
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b. All construction documents must be approved by the Parks and
Recreation Department staff before construction.
c. All projects over the amount of $50,000 will require approval
from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.
Approval is the responsibility of the developer.
IV. Project Acceptance Procedures
a. Upon notice of completion, a Parks and Recreation Department
representative will make arrangements for the inspection of work
and preparation of a punch list within ten (10) calendar days of
contractor (developer) notification.
b. Upon contractor (developer) notification that final completion of
the punch list items has occurred, the Parks and Recreation
Department representative will inspect the project and, if
completion is confirmed, issue a certificate of completion.
c. As built plans of all site items, utilities WM landscaping will be
provided following construction.
d. Certificate of completion will not be delivered until as -built plans
are received and warranty security has been provided as
required by the Park Land Dedication Ordinance.
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Acceptable Neighborhood Park
Site Furnishings
BENCHES
- Powder coated steel, as manufactured by Victor Stanley # CR-196, 6'Iong
with vertical steel slats or equal.
DRINKING FOUNTAINS
- Concrete fountains, with dual ht. bubblers, exposed aggregate finish as
manufactured by Haws # 3150 or Stern Williams ADF-3700-C.
BASKETBALL GOALS/BACKBOARDS
Aluminum backboards, painted white, fan shaped Gametime #854 or
equal.
Goal, Gametime breakaway type ,#874 or equal.
- Galvanized post, cantilevered, Gametime #459,32" extension, 3-1/2"
diam. post (or equal).
PLAYGROUNDS
Playgrounds to be manufactured of steel and plastic with powder coating
paint system for steel parts.
Playgrounds to be a commercial type versus residential use.
- Acceptable manufacturers include:
- Gametime.
- Little Tykes.
Landscape Structures.
- Playworld Systems.
Burke.
Columbia Cascade.
- Recreation Creations.
PLAYGROUND SURFACING
- Poured in place rubber cushioning for playground units.
- Installed at 1-1/2"-2" thick for a 6'ht. fall (foror play units).
- 3/8" pea gravel with 3/8" rubber granule mix, 12"total thickness of gravel
and rubber granules (for swing sets).
- Rubber cushioning installers:
- Surface America.
- Playtop.
- Robertson Industries.
- Gametime.
Rubber granules available from4-D Corporation, Duncan ,Oklahoma.
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AREA LIGHTS
- Light poles to be direct burial concrete poles 12-16' height above grade.
- Manufactured by Ameron or Traditional Concrete, Inc.
- Light fixtures to be an acorn -shape or antique style, 175 watt minimum
metal halide lamp.
BASKETBALL OR TENNIS COURTS
- To have Plexipave or equal acrylic paint surfacing system or equal on top
of concrete.
SHELTERS
- Shelters to be constructed with galvanized steel columns and framing,
painted.
- Roof to have composition shingles, (25-year) with wood decking under
shingles.
SIGNAGE
- Park signs to be constructed of Cylex (concrete/plastic composite
material) with etched letters.
BRIDGES
- Park bridges to be constructed of Corten self -weathering steel with
treated pine decking.
- Manufacturers:
- Continental.
- Steadfast Bridges.
- Canyon Creek Iron Works.
PICNIC TABLES
- Picnic tables to be aluminum, 6 or 8' long, heavy NW frame (can be
aluminum color or painted) Gametime #796 or 798 or equal.
BIKE RACKS
- Bike racks to be Loop design, painted steel in ground mount Gametime
#7702 or equal.
BBQ GRILLS
- Grills to be galvanized steel, in ground installation, 24" square, 360-
degree rotation, Gametime #51 or equal. Black color.
SHADE COVERS FOR PLAYGROUNDS
- Shade covers to be constructed with galvanized, painted posts and
framing with polypropolene mesh.
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Villas of Harvey
Parkland Dedication
Land Dedication Required 576 DU / 125 DU / AC = 4.61 Acres
Land Dedication Fee in lieu of land 576 DU x $160 / DU = $92,160
Dedication Area (AC)
Current Plan
(See Exhibit "A'.')
5.54
2.22
0.26
Total 8.02 Acres
Additional Dedication Areas Available
(See Exhibit "C")
Park Perimeter:
- Street Right of Way
- Greenbelt / Landscape Area
along Harvey Road
- Open Space / Detention Area
- Residential Lot
Previous Plan
(See Exhibit "B")
7.70
0.65
2.35
0.26
Total 10.96 Acres
0.63 0
1.25 0
Total 9.90 Acres Total 10.96 Acres
Approximate Area in 100-yr Floodplain
56
17%
15%
12%
2.1 Acres 1.0 + 1.3 = 2.3 Acres
Additional contiguous area
along minor collector which
can be reclaimed
(See Exhibit "D") 0.7 Acres 0 Acres
2.8 Acres 2.3 Acres
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From: Kris Lehde
To: Ric Ploeger; Steve Beachy
Date: 1 /9/2004 2:36:18 PM
Subject: Fees Subcommittee
In response to a question that Steve asked the other day during the Parks Board agenda meeting:
At a recent meeting, the Board did reappoint a fees subcommittee (see attachment).
I went ahead and put an item on the draft Feb. 9th meeting agenda to set a date for the CY05 Fees
Subcommittee to meet. The meeting date was set for the CY04 subcommittee to meet during the March 4,
2003 meeting - so you're ahead of the game :) Thanks!
Kristin Lehde
Staff Assistant
College Station Parks & Recreation
(979) 764-3414
CC: Pam Springfield
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION
Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
I will not be in attendance at the meeting of
for the reason(s) specified:
This request shall be submitted to the office of the committee/board secretary prior to the
meeting date.
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