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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 8, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
The EXIT Teen Center
IS20 Rock Prairie Road • College Station, Texas
1. Call to order
2. Pardon and possible action concerning requests for absences of members
3. Hear visitors
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the Regular
Meeting of February 8, 2005, and the Joint Meeting with the Design Review Board
on February 11, 2004
5. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding potential Park Land Dedication
request for:
■ River Ridge Townhomes N Park Zone - 2
6. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding appointments to the Lincoln
Center Advisory Committee
7. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement
Program:
■ Park Land Dedication Project List
■ Capital Improvement Project List
■ Veterans Park & Athletic Complex - Phase II Project
8. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals
and Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plan
9. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates, and possible agenda items:
■ Regular meeting N April 12, 2005
■ Scheduling of second public hearing for Steeplechase Park
10. Program and Facility Needs Assessment Process discussion focus group conducted
by representatives from Texas A&M University, Department of Recreation, Park and
Tourism Sciences
11. Adjourn
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Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Peter Lamont,
Recreation Superintendent; Ross Albrecht, Forestry Superintendent; Dana Albrecht, Recreation
Supervisor - Instruction; Lance Jackson, Recreation Supervisor - Lincoln Center; Pamela
Springfield, Staff Assistant
Board Members Present: Jodi Warner, Chair; Don Allison; Gary Erwin; Glenn Schroeder;
Kathleen Ireland; Carol Blaschke; Jeannie McCandless; Larry Farnsworth; Gary Thomas (Gary E.
and Gary T. arrived late; Glenn S. and Don A. left early)
Board Members Absent: All members were present
Guests & Visitors: Jamie Rae Walker and Bill Boswell - TAMU Department of Recreation, Park
and Tourism Sciences (RPTS); Michelle Bynum - TAMU RPTS 402
1. Call to order. Jodi Warner, Chair called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
2. Pardon and Dossible action concernina reauests for absences of members. No
requests for absence had been submitted.
3. Hear Visitors. Hearing none, this item was closed.
4. Discussion, consideration, and Dossible aDDroval of minutes from the Reaular
meetina of February S. 2005 and the Joint Meetina with the Desian Review Board on
February 11. 2005. Kathy Ireland moved to accept the minutes of the
February 8, 2005 regular meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Glenn S., and
hearing no opposition or discussion, the vote was called. The February minutes were
unanimously approved.
Larry Farnsworth moved to accept the minutes of the Joint Meeting with the Design Review
Board that was held on February 11, 2005. The motion was seconded by Don Allison, and
hearing no opposition or discussion, the vote was called. The minutes of the joint meeting
were unanimously approved.
5. Review, discussion, and Dossible action reaardina Dotential Park Land Dedication
reauests for:
• River Ridae Townhomes N Park Zone 2: This dedication was for 87 single-family, non -
gated, townhomes that would generate a land dedication of less than one acre. University
Park site, which is in the same zone, is within one -quarter of a mile walking distance from
this site and would be fully developed in 2006. Staff was recommending acceptance of the
cash dedication of $48,372, which would go into Park Zone 2 funds.
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Glenn S. moved to accept the staff recommendation and Kathy I. seconded. Hearing no
discussion, the vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously to
accept the cash dedication in lieu of land.
6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action reaardinci appointments to the
Lincoln Center Advisory Committee. Lance Jackson, Recreation Supervisor for the Lincoln
Center and liaison for the advisory committee introduced himself and stated that there were
five positions currently open on the committee. He explained that he was trying to renew the
committee and give it more vigor with members who were anxious to serve. Terresa Katt,
Chanda Elbert, Kristiana Ford, and Jason Fikes had turned in applications to serve on the
committee, and a fifth application was expected within the next month or so.
After Lance gave brief explanations about each member, Don A. made a motion to endorse
the slate of applicants suggested. Jeannie McCandless seconded. Hearing no further
discussion the vote was called and passed unanimously. Lance invited the members to come
by Lincoln Center to see the new renovations. Steve B. suggested that the regular May Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board meeting be held at the center.
7. Renort, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement
Proaram (CIP). Current lists had been included in the members' packets. Further updates
were given on the status of some of the projects.
■ The Lincoln Center project was complete and had come in approximately $85,000 under
budget. Ric P. stated that he had been working with Community Development in order to
get permission to spend the money on additional improvements at the center.
■ The Central Park light poles for the soccer fields had arrived and the installation should
begin shortly.
■ The Crompton Park bid opening for the development of the first half of the park would be
held on Thursday, March 10, 2005 and would be going to Council soon after for approval.
A map was displayed of the park site showing the acreage currently owned by the city and
the adjacent 5.25 acres being purchased by the city. Once the bids were opened on
Thursday, staff would know how much money would be left to further develop the site.
The additional funds can be included in the upcoming budget process for use in FY 2005-06.
■ Tarrow Spray Park will go out to bid soon.
■ The plans for the cover over basketball court at Jack and Dorothy Miller Park are complete.
■ The Steeplechase Park public hearing had been held and Parks Planning had a conceptual
plan completed. They were currently in the process of assigning values to the possible
amenities and would have those cost estimates at the next hearing.
■ The Department had received $700,000 for a project at Wolf Pen Creek (WPC). The WPC
TIF Board and Council had approved funding to build a multi -purpose building at the
amphitheater that would include rest rooms, concessions, and a plaza. The building would
provide a place for the amphitheater workers to go and relax when they are working the
concerts. A contract with a local architect is in the works for the design and the the project
should be completed by next year's 2006 concert season.
■ Ric P. stated that he had recently been placed on a team to work on building restrooms at
Northgate. He now has 36 projects in the works.
■ Staff along with the VPAC, Phase II subcommittee had met with the design team to look at
the conceptual drawings for Phase II. A lot of input was received and the design team is
continuing to work on the conceptual stage.
This was an informational item only and no action was required.
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S. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Department Goals
and Obiectives, and Citv Council Strateaic Plan. The Board and Departmental Goals had
been included in the packets. There were no additional updates. There were several things
in progress and moving forward.
Kathy I. asked if there was a maintenance plan built in for older parks in order to, for
example, paint the playgrounds. It was explained that there were certified playground
inspectors who went out on a regular basis to check bolts and those type things, and to
correct them. There is also a schedule set up that forecasts out which playgrounds need to
be changed out. Generally playgrounds are replaced at the rate of about one or two per year
and need replacing probably about every 15-20 years. Budget wise we cannot do that right
now. The Department has tried to remove all of the wooden playgrounds and have
eliminated all old units that were over eight feet in height. The new standard is about five
feet. With our maintenance standards, we know approximately four or five years out which
units will be replaced, however, occasionally that has to be rearranged. Kathy asked where
Woodcreek was on the schedule. Steve B. said he did not know and would have to check and
get back to her on that.
Bee Creek was scheduled to be replaced in 2006 and it would take about $50,000. Glenn S.
asked if the playground at Bee Creek could be moved to where it was more visible from the
ballfields so that parents could see their children. Ric stated that there had been discussion
about putting a small playground in at ballfield that would basically be a cage due to foul ball
hazards. He stated that Curtis Bingham could come discuss that with the board. The new
Lincoln Center playground would be covered.
This was an informational item only and no action was required.
9. Discussion of calendar, future meetina dates. and possible aaenda items.
■ The next regular meeting would be held on April 12, 2005.
■ The second public hearing for Steeplechase Park was set for Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at
7:00 p.m. Advertising would be done as it was for the first hearing and the public library
would be reserved.
■ Girls' Softball opening ceremonies would be held on March 21, 2005. The members were
asked to notify Pam Springfield if they planned to attend.
10. Proaram and Facilitv Needs Assessment Process Focus Group,. This portion of the
meeting was not recorded. Representatives Jaime Rae Walker and Bill Boswell from Texas
A&M University's Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences were present to
conduct a focus group for members of the board and staff that were present. The results of
all of the focus group meetings would be combined and brought back to the board at a later
date in the form of a report.
11. Adiourn. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.
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Date Received:
Park Zone:
Current Zone Balance:
Project Location:
Name of Development:
Phase:
Applicant:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-mail:
Engineer/Planner:
Address:
City/StateZip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-Mail:
REQUIRED COMPLIANCE
Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Project Review Checklist
2/10/2005
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$159,375
Spring Loop St.
River Ridge Townhomes
N/A
Alton Ofczarzak
4060 Hwy 60
College Station, Texas 77840
979-690-1504
Municipal Development Group
2551 Texas Ave. S.
College Station, Texas 77840
979-690-1504
Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication
Fax Number: 979-690-2504
Single Family Dwelling Units: 87
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement: .86 Acres
Proposed Dedication:
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
Fax Number:
Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained? No
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): $198 x 87 = $17,226.00
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee:
Section 10-13-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit):
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit):
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit):
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
Section 10-13-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment: 10/02/05
Parks Board review and decision: 8/03/05
Section 10-13-5: Minimum Park Size
$358 x 87 = $31,146.00
$556 x 87 = $48,372.00
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres? N/A
If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of a cash dedication fee in lieu of a land dedication.
Section 10-13-7: Prior Park Acquisition
Yes, University Park is
located approximatley 1 /4
Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed development? miles walking distance.
If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of a cash dedication fee in lieu of a land dedication.
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 Plan? N/A
Comments:
Section 10-F: Additional Information
1. Is land in the 100-year floodplain? No Percentage:
a. Detention/Retention? No Size:
Meets Board Policy?
Acreage in floodplain:
No Percentage:
Acreage in detention:
No Percentage:
Acreage in greenways:
No Percentage:
Comments:
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: N/A
(b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial
roadways to access them.
Comments: N/A
(c) Sites should not be severely sloped or have unusual topography which would render the land
unusable for organized recreational activities.
Comments: N/A
(d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements.
Comments: N/A
(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: N/A
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) Where physically 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.
Comments: N/A
(b) A proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designed to restrict reasonable access
to the park from other area subdivisions. Street and greenway connections to existing or
future adjoining subdivisions may be required to provide reasonable access to parks.
Comments: N/A
(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: N/A
(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: N/A
(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:
Acceptance of the park land dedication fee of $48,372.00 in
Staff Recommendations: lieu of land dedication.
The existing University Park site is 10.2 acres and is located within 1/4 mile walking distanceof
this project. University Park is scheduled for full development in FY 2006.
Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: At the regular meeting on March 8, 2005, the Board
voted unanimously to accept the cash dedication of $48,372, in lieu of a land dedication.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY `05
March 3, 2005
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$285,000
Veterans Park Phase II I
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Ric
I P0501 I
$6,925,000
W.A. Tarrow Spray Park I
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Ric
I PK0503 I
$170,000
Thomas Pool Collector Tank Repair I
Out to Bid
I Ric
I PK0528 I
$20,000
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I Pete
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$175,000
(Steeplechase Park Development I
In Design
I David
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$315,000
(Lincoln Playground I
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I Pete
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STRATEGIC PLANS IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR
JANUARY 2005 - MARCH 2O05
Cemetery Committee to begin process
of developing proposed operational
issue changes for new site.
Staff prepare Scope of Services to use
in selection of design firm and
construction requirements for Phase I.
FY 2004 and First Quarter Report
given at January 11 1h Parks Advisory
Board as well as recommendations
Needs Assessment Focus Groups
three held in January
Joint meeting with Parks Board
and design Revlew Board on
February 11th
Start prelim plans of George Bush
Drive medians
Parkway Parkunder construction.
Bid lntergeneration features last ,.
of February
Needs Assessment Focus
Groups — seven meetings for
February planned.
Staff select design firm to create
Master Plan and Phase I
construction documents.
Complete review of Leisure Service
Program
Intergenerational project to council
for possible approval
March 10, 2005
NOTE: Shaded items have been completed.
Phase It preliminary concept
Plans to Parks Advisory Board
VPAC Subcommittee on
February 11th
Intergenerational features to Council
VPAC, Phase li design underway March 10, 2005
Bid intergenerational features last
of February
rcil for Begin construction
2005 Starlight Music Series
Scheduled
Met with Equestrian interest
group
Complete Installation Of Street
Banners
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Goals & Objectives
FY2005
(Not Prioritized)
1. Support Regional Park Initiative (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 4)
Develop action plan
Complete appraisal of property
Appraiser chosen; work should be complete by April 1, 2005,
Tour for new Parks & Recreation Advisory Board members in spring
2. Andy Anderson Arboretum at Bee Creek (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1)
Develop long-term plan for redevelopment once drainage issues are addressed
Make additional trail improvements
Install new trail markers
3. Oversee planning process for Steeplechase Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Conduct public hearings
First of two hearings for neighborhood input held on February 23rd
Develop Master Plan
Complete design process
Bid project
4. Crompton Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
QComplete design process
Design complete.
Bid project
Project pre -construction meeting held on March 3`d; out to bid, with bid opening to be held on March 1Oth
Complete construction
Begin operation and maintenance
❑ Conduct dedication ceremony
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 1 of 4
Updated: March 2, 2005
S. Veterans Park, Phase II (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Complete Phase II design plans
Design contract approval at October 21, 2004 City Council meeting. In conceptual design phase - plans
reviewed by VPAC, Phase II Subcommittee on February 11tn
Assist with Veterans Memorial expansion project
Memorial wall expansion complete November, 2004.
Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2004
Ceremony complete.
Complete lighting of four existing soccer fields
Design complete; project out to bid; Council approval on January 20tn; under construction
6. Continued interaction with other City Boards (Lincoln Center, Bryan Parks Board,
Conference Center, P&Z, Seniors) (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
7 Joint meeting with DR8 Presentation and discussion of the film 'Small Urban Spaces"and discussion of park concepts
for Northgate on February 11''.
Report from Lincoln Center Advisory Committee
Report from Conference Center Advisory Committee
Report from Senior Advisory Committee
Monthly updates included in Board packets.
Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission
Joint meeting with City Council
7. Park Land Dedication Ordinance Update (Planning & Development, Strategy 1)
Review and approval of recommendations
Approval by City Council
8. Urban Forest Management Plan (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1)
Revisit or new direction?
9. Capital Improvement Projects oversight. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Intergenerational Park Improvements (See CIP & Park Land Dedication Projects list for status.)
Update given at the regular October meeting. Intergenerational Park Improvements construction contract
to Council for approval on March 10th.
Spray Park at Lincoln Center
Conceptual design complete; notice to proceed with preliminary design has been given.
Determine use for old buildings at Lincoln Center
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 2 of 4
Updated: March 3, 2005
Basketball pavilion at Jack and Dorothy Miller Park (Zone 5)
In design phase.
Park Land Dedication Projects (Zone 10)
10. Needs Assessment for facilities and programs. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Q Conduct focus group meetings
0 Conduct public hearings
Meeting conducted on March 3rd
Develop survey instrument
Review and accept final report
Parks Board:
Council review:
Meeting held with RPTS students to go over scope of the project on Nov 11rh 2004
11. Park Maintenance Standards Review and Direction. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1)
FNI First quarter standards report
Report given at January I P regular meeting
second quarter standards report
Third quarter standards report
Fourth quarter standards report
Develop recommendations for improvement
12. Southern Oaks Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Neighborhood celebration/dedication of park
Review park plan for additional improvements
13. Support Greenways Program (Parks & Leisure, Strategy #2)
0 Review and assist with update of Hike and Bike Master Plan
Kristan Clann review of Hike and Bike Trail Plan at regular meeting of November 9, 2004.
Review and assist with update of Greenways Master Plan
Continued support of Hike and Bike Task Force
14. City Center Project support.
Parks and Recreation office recommendations
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 3 of 4
Updated: March 2, 2005
Parks and open space area recommendations
Community Center facility recommendations
15. Develop plan of action for Northgate Park.
Review existing Northgate Redevelopment Plan
Develop recommendations for neighborhood parks
16. Explore new leisure programs and activities (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Passport program for Seniors
Fall session complete
Passport program for Teens
Senior Olympics
Investigating senior Olympics for 2006.
International faculty and scholars picnic
Held successfully at Central Park pavilion on October 26, 2004
Dog splash day at Hallaran Pool
Held on October 24, 2004.
17. Revision of By -Laws for the Board
0 Prepare draft By -Laws
Draft turned over for review by Legal. Draft received back from Legal, October12, 2004
0 Board approval with revised By -Laws
Review and approval at November 9th Regular meeting.
0 By -Laws approval by City Council
Approved by Council at the February 10th meeting
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 4 of 4
Updated: March 2, 2005
■ Implementation of the CIP Program
■ Continuation of Staff Development
Parks & Recreation Department
Goals & Objectives FY2005
(Not Prioritized)
■ Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
■ Implementation of Special Projects & Programs
Implementation of the CIP Program
❑X FY 2005 CIP Projects (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Ongoing. Monthly report given to Board
❑X FY 2005 Park Land Dedication Projects (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Ongoing. Monthly report given to Board
Continuation of Staff Development
❑X Complete Management Academy
Status: The Assistant Director and all superintendents have completed the course.
❑X Complete Supervisory Academy (Mollie Binion, Darrel Harvey, Cameron Parker)
Status: Graduation November 16, 2004
�X Complete Emergency Management Academy (Cheletia Thomas, Darrell Harvey)
Status: Wednesdays January 12 - March 2
�X Complete NRPA Revenue Management School (David Gerling)
Status: Peter Lamont completed the two-year course; David Gerling completed the first year.
Complete TRAPS Conference (Steve Beachy and others will attend)
Status: March 2005
Conduct Arbor Master Training (Parks & Leisure, #1)
Status: Working on schedule for fall session
Attend the 11th Annual Southeast Texas Grounds Maintenance Conference
Status:
❑X Attend the Texas Cooperative Extension Forestry Unit's'Arboriculture 101'
(Curtis Schoessow, Scott Deffendoll, and David Pemberton)
Status: Four Saturdays in January 2005
❑ Coordinate and prepare for TRAPS Regional Workshop in Fall 2005
Status: 2005 conference scheduled for November in College Station
❑X Attend Texas Turfgrass Conference (Scott Hooks, Gary Marske, Paul Rucker, Keith Fails)
Status: Conference attended, December 6tn- 8tn
Updated: March 2, 2005 Page 1 of 3
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
Acquire new cemetery site and develop Master Plan (Core Services, #1)
Status: Appraisals complete; negotiations in progress
Continued implementation of Park Maintenance Standards (Parks & Leisure, #1)
Status: FY 2004 overall 89% rating; FY 2005 goal - 90% overall; quarterly reports given to Parks Board.
Continued implementation of the Urban Forest Management Plan?? (Parks &
Leisure, #1)
Status: On hold pending further directions
Continue efforts to make parks more intergenerational (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Report given at October, 2004 regular meeting; Project design completed and out to bid.
Construction contract to Council for approval on March 10tn
Review leisure service programs ( Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Softball program report October 12, 2004. "Senior Passport" program underway; cricket league
proposal received.
Pursue cooperative efforts with the City of Bryan on joint programming (Parks &
Leisure, #2)
Status: Investigating senior Olympics for 2006; National softball tournaments in 2005 and 2006
Develop Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Design contract approval at October 21, 2004 City Council meeting; In conceptual design
phase - plans reviewed by VPAC Phase II Subcommittee on February Zltn
Promote performing arts (Parks & Leisure, #3)
Status: Booking concerts for 2005 starlight concert series
Continued implementation of regional planning and development initiative
(Parks & Leisure, #4)
Status: Funding approval in BVSWMA FY 2005 budget; appraiser retained
Develop action plan for Northgate Park (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: On hold pending staff discussions
Develop Master Plan for Steeplechase (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: First of two public hearings for neighborhood input held on February 23ra
Implement Arboretum improvement plan (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status:
Implementation of Special Projects and Programs
❑X Implementation of the remote sports lighting system (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Complete; New soccer lights will include Sky Logic
Continue implementation of automated registration software (RecWare)
Status: In progress; software installed; testing completed; training completed
Q Conduct benchmark survey of similar cities
Status: On-line survey completed January 27tn. Results collected from all Big 12 Conference Schools.
Results will be received by all involved.
❑X Continue investigation of the feasibility for NRPA departmental accreditation
Status: Inventory with current level of compliance complete
Continue investigation of the feasibility of implementing a Donations Program for
the Department
Status: Draft program complete
Updated: March 2, 2005 Page 2 of 3
❑ Conduct Program and Facilities Needs Assessment (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Agreement with TAMU's RPTS department approved; February - focus groups complete; public
hearing held on March 3rd, Parks Board focus group on March 8th
Acquire and implement AED's at select PARD facilities
Status: Funding approved in FY 2005 budget; acquisition complete; training scheduled or April 1-2.
F Acquire and install Wolf Pen Creek street banners (Economic Development, #1)
Status: Banner design complete; bid awarded for 36 steel banners; construction in progress
Facilitate Cricket program (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Facilitate start of user group; site identified for facility; organization of group in progress
Northgate Music Series (Parks & Leisure, #3)
Status: Initial funding approved
�X Investigate Lincoln Center staffing possibilities
Status: Reorganization with existing positions complete. Two Assistant Center Supervisors in place as of
February 1st.
Decide what should be done with old buildings at Lincoln Center
Status:
Updated: March 2, 2005 Page 3 of 3
Parks and Recreation Department
Steeplechase Park Public Hearing Notes
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION College Station Larry J. Ringer Public Library
7:00 PM
February 23, 2003
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner;
David Wood, Park Planner; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent; Pamela Springfield, Staff
Assistant;
Guests: Jodi Warner, Chair Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Gary Erwin, Larry Farnsworth, and
Kathy Ireland — Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members (did not constitute a quorum);
William Charles Wendt — 631 Westridge Drive
Lee Ann Roman — 249 Navarro
Mike Meschler — 203 Bernburg Court
Francia Cagle — 1511 South Texas Avenue, #103
Stephen Stewart — 2310 Pheasant Lane
1. Call to Order: The public hearing began at 7:00 p.m.
2. Presentation and discussion of ideas re2ardine development of Steeplechase Park site in Park
Zone 5: Steve Beachy welcomed everyone in attendance and stated that the purpose of the meeting was
to get input on what amenities the residents of the neighborhood would like to see go into Steeplechase
Park when it is developed. Steve introduced all of the staff and the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board members present. He stated that input was encouraged.
Eric Ploeger pointed out the location of the park site and briefly explained about the Park Land
Dedication Ordinance and park zones, pointing out that the Steeplechase Park site was located in Park
Zone 5. He stated that neighborhood parks were intended to serve residents within a one-half mile
walking distance.
The Steeplechase site, which the city has owned for about four or five years, is heavily wooded in some
places with a creek running through it. Some portions of the site are located in a flood plain. City
Council approved $315,000 in the FY 2005 budget to develop the park. Ric stated that staff wanted the
park to fit the character of the community and so were very interested in hearing what it was that the
residents wanted. He explained that, based on the input received, a design would be done and everyone
would be invited to a second public hearing.
Pete Vanecek went over the elements which could go into Steeplechase Park and presented a concept of
what could be done which included: a bike rack, picnic unit, a playground with shade cover, and a
detention pond that was meant to hold water for a while and then gradually drain off at one end of the
park. A couple of bridges would be needed to cross the creek. There would also be room for a small
shelter with a couple of picnic tables, walking/jogging trails, benches, a swing set, and a drinking
fountain. Exercise equipment could possibly go around the walking/jogging area, with lights around
trail. The site was too narrow and wooded for a disc golf course to go in - too much clearing would
have to be done. One of the limitations was the floodplain and the areas that get a lot of water when it
rains.
Pete briefly went over the population estimates stating that there were over 600 families in that
neighborhood, mostly college students, but there were school age children as well, for a total of about
2,100 young people. Staff wants the park to serve all age groups. The guests present were assured that
the concept he had presented was in no way a final design, merely an idea of what the park could be
like. The guests were asked what they would like to see.
Ouestions. Comments. and Discussion:
Would you keep the detention pond? Yes, there is a requirement that there has to be an area for water
to drain. It could be used for practice fields.
Concern was expressed about the proximity of the basketball court to one resident's duplex and also the
fact that the playground and basketball court were pretty close to the street. A final plan had not yet
been done.
Everyone was reminded that the concept presented was done only as an example.
What kind of security will there be to keep kids from trashing the park and doing drugs there? There
will be lighting and the police will patrol the area. The heavily wooded areas will try to be kept towards
the back, but some areas will need to be opened up for good visibility. Some clearing out of the
underbrush would be done.
Where the basketball court is, could it be moved over to where the play area is? That is in the detention
pond area and the court couldn't go there due to maintenance issues — it would mean a muddy
basketball court that would have to be cleaned off every time it rained. I don't mind the basketball court
if it could be placed somewhere else — my condo is right there. Basketball courts in neighborhood parks
are not normally lit, so they wouldn't be used at night. It would still be a congregation area. In Fitch
Park they are out there until all hours. Staff had looked at that area because it was a larger, cleared
area. We can look at some other possibilities.
How do you feel about playgrounds? We need them.
Where will they be parking? Will they be parking in the street? Probably — normally there is no
parking lot in a neighborhood park - it encourages people to walk. The TAMU bus comes through
there every few minutes. That is good to know. We will have to take that into account.
It seems like you would need to have a fence if small children are playing right there. That could be
considered. Not necessarily a full blown fence like at Edelweiss but a fence like at Rock Prairie
Elementary. If a fence is a high priority to you, we can make it a high priority.
I have a question about zoning. Is this going to have to go before City Council to be rezoned? No,
parks can go into any zone.
Could you put in a parking lot next to the basketball court? We can consider a parking lot, but it would
be fairly expensive - it's a trade off. Most of the traffic is foot traffic or bicycles, but we'll explore
different alternatives for the location of the basketball court. What would the tradeoffs be? I think
fencing and lighting are affordable if we don't install too many lights — it will depend on how many we
put in.
A question was asked about security lighting. Normally we put in aerial or security lights along trails.
Some communities don't want lights. Lighting would definitely be a benefit because of kids walking
their pets. We are going to go to a water fountain that has a bowl down low for dogs.
We appreciate your doing this for the people in the area. Well, we appreciate the input. This can be a
really nice park. There is enough money to do some of the better improvements. The site also has trees,
which some sites don't have.
When will this park be done? Final completion could be achieved in about one year. The design will be
done in-house by our park planners and hopefully it will be under construction sometime this summer.
Will the playground be a tot playground or a combination? No there is a mix of items so it is not just for
one age group.
What about drainage? It floods.
Will the walking trail be visible from the street? It depends on where we put it. If we can afford to put a
trail in that will go all around the park, part of it will be back in the woods, but we could light the trail.
So, the basketball court will not be lit? We could put a timer on the lights so they go off at 10:00 p.m.
and no one can play past that, but we would like to hear from you. Lights on a timer would be good
where they go off at a reasonable hour. I would rather there be lights than they jump the curb with their
vehicles and turn on their lights. If there are lights younger kids may not congregate as much.
I am not happy about the picnic grills because they would be a fire hazard. If you look at the density
situation the area has a higher density of students surrounded on all sides by apartments. My concern
would be the woods in summer when it is dry - having someone building a fire and then leaving it. We
have other parks where the density is just as high and this issue has not ever been a problem. As far as
it being afire hazard, we have had more problems with trash cans being set on fire.
There will need to be speed bumps going down Westridge in order to slow down traffic. We have a
traffic planner and traffic engineer who would deal with those issues.
Would there be a bridge? There would probably be a couple of bridges. We have a number of parks
with very similar terrain - creeks, woods, etc.
I feel that the walks that go through the back part - through the woods - need lighting. We can budget
for lighting. If we can't do it all at one time we can come back with funds at a later date. We are
adding improvements to our inventory all the time.
Do you have any contact with the owner that has the property that backs up to this site? There are bulls
and cows grazing on that property and there are portions of the fence that are pretty flimsy.
Will there be any benches? Yes, benches will be plentiful.
There being no further comments or questions, Steve thanked everyone for coming and stated that staff
would use the input to further refine the plan for the park. At the next meeting, staff would have costs
estimates. If contact information was given when the guests signed in, they would be contacted as to the
time and location of the next public hearing. Steve asked those present to contact staff if they thought of
something else. He finished by stating that the process would go on for a few months but the end result
would be something the neighborhood would enjoy and use.
The public hearing adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Senior Services Coordinator Report
February 2005
Brazos Valley Reads
The goal is to promote a community -wide endorsement for the value of reading good books, to
achieve a broad and deep participation in the experience and to stimulate opportunities for all
segments of the community to have reading and discussion groups about a book that is important
both as literature and for its insights into the human condition. The book chosen is Ernest J.
Gaines' 1993 novel. A Lesson Before Dying.
Contact: Paul Parrish at p-parrish@tamu.edu
Service Projects
The teens at the EXIT are looking for Service Projects to help seniors in the community. They
earn points for Field Trips. The dates available for a supervised group of 10-12 junior high age
students are: Saturday, March 5 and April 23rd from 10:OOam-12:OOnoon. They can rake leaves,
wash windows, pull weeds and other general lawn care. If you have a need or know of someone
who does, please contact the Senior Services Coordinator at 764-6371.
Exploring History Lunch Lecture
The Senior Advisory Committee will serve as greeters for the Lunch Lecture Series on the
following dates: Please sign-up to help as a greeter at the door or at the sign -in table. Three
members are needed for each luncheon.
Dates: March 301h 11:00-12:00
April 20th 11:00-12:00
May 18th 11:00-12:00
Classes
Xtra Education
Classes for seniors offered this Spring include:
Computers 101
..................April 4- April 20
Cost: $45.00
April 25-May 11
Computers 102
..................April 5- April 21
Cost: $45.00
April 26-May 12
Archaeology .....................March
24- April 21
Cost: $30.00
Computer User Tips ............ March 7 & 9
Cost: $25.00 May 16 & 18
Internet and Email .............. March 8 & 10
Cost: $25.00 May 17 & 19
42 The Game....................April 19- May 24
Cost: $25.00
Workshop On Ukrainian Art of Pysanka Decoration March 5
Celebrate spring by decorating an Easter egg in the tradition of the
Ukranian Pysanka at a workshop Saturday, March 5, at the George Bush
Presidential Library and Museum. Two classes on how to create one of
College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 28, 2005
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd.
10:00 a.m.
Minutes
Members Present: Patricia Boughton, E.E. Burns, Frank Camplone, Laura Holmes, Joe
LeCour, Robert Meyer, Haskell Monroe, Ray Reed, Colleen Risinger, Yvonne Stevens,
Betty Wilborn and Joanna Yeager.
Members Absent: Neal Nutall and Dipankar Sen
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director Parks and Recreation Department
Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
I. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 10:04am by Robert Meyer,
Chairman.
II. Hear visitors. Cindy Giedraitis, College Station Fire Department spoke on the
upcoming Senior Police and Fire Academy. Applications are now being accepted
for the academy. Dates are April 14 — June 2 at the College Station Teen Center
from 9:00am-11:30am.
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on January 31, 2005
Frank Camplone made the motion that the minutes be approved. Joe LeCour
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
IV. College Station City Center Questions and Answers with
Dennis Maloney, City Councilman
Dennis Maloney explained that the city currently owns the land and is now in the
process of developing a master plan for a city center. He spoke of the concept for a
new city center site with plans for a municipal building, community center and a
performing arts facility. Dennis expressed his ideas for the community center as a
facility for the community where all generations could meet and interact. The
facility could have meeting rooms for crafts, exercise, club meetings along with
weight room, gymnasium, rock climbing and a lap pool or therapeutic pool. He
spoke of designating times for certain age groups to use the facility and wings of
the facility designated for certain age groups. Mr. Maloney would like to see both
the municipal building and the community center built at the same time. He
estimated a time frame to be within five years. Mr. Maloney encouraged the
seniors to let the council know their feelings and what they support.
these treasured pieces of Ukrainian culture will be from 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Museum Classroom. These Ukrainian
Easter eggs are deeply symbolic in meaning. Their creation is an age-old
art practiced since pre- Christian times. With the coming of
Christianity, the Pysanka became a part of the Easter traditions of
various nations. The "Pysanka Workshop: The Art of Ukrainian Easter Egg
Decoration"
will be taught by the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston
(UACCH.) The registration fee is $30 for adults and $20 for children
under 13. The fee includes all necessary supplies. Space is limited. To
register call (979) 691-4015.
Computer club Meetings
On March 9th the club meets at the training room on Graham road. The speaker is Robert Carroll
with Microage speaking on "When is it necessary to update your computer" . On March 23rd the
club will meet at the Center for Regional Services. The speaker is Robert Cohen and the topic is
"Useful tips and shortcuts on the keyboard". The meetings times are 9:00am-10:30am.
Program Sub -Committee
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Lincoln Center
12:00 noon
Minutes
Members Present: Yvonne Stevens, Colleen Risinger and Robert Meyer
Members Absent: Neal Nutall and Betty Wilborn
Staff Present: Katie Elrod, Neighbor Services; Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
I. Lunch
The meeting began a 12:00 noon with lunch.
II. Discuss future joint programs with Historic Preservation Committee
Katie Elrod, Neighborhood Services
Katie discussed with the members the upcoming dates and programs scheduled for
Exploring History Lunch Lectures.
• March 30 - History of International Faculty and Students at Texas A&M.
Marci agreed to contact Kate Amaral with International Student Services and
invite her to give a brief presentation at the March 30'h lecture. Her office helps
find housing for international students on an interim basis.
• April 20 — Italian History
The Senior Advisory Committee will host the luncheon.
• May 18 — Hispanic History
Suggestions for future topics included: Czech history, history of music at Texas
A&M including the band and singing cadets, women in the Corp of Cadets, the
Veterinary School of Medicine and Reveille. In November the members suggested a
war veteran speaker in honor of Veterans Day.
Katie also suggested that the Senior Advisory Committee members serve at the sign -
in table and greeters. Members from the committee were also asked to alternate with
the Historic Preservation Committee in introducing the speakers.
III. Discuss programs for seniors
New programs suggested by the committee included an ice cream social with a barber
shop quartet on a Saturday afternoon in the spring or fall at Central Park. Senior
Police and Fire Academy is scheduled to begin on April 14'h according to the City
calendar. The committee will encourage other seniors to nominate senior friendly
businesses to be recognized in our community.
IV. Adjourn
The committee adjourned at 1:34
After questions and answers Ray Reed made the motion that the Senior Advisory
Committee meet in a special meeting to discuss the issue of support for a
community center with designated space for seniors and/or the use of Central Park
Headquarters for a senior center. Joanna Yeager seconded the motion. The motion
passed.
V. Sub -Committee reports:
• Goals committee- Joanna Yeager (see attached report)
• Program committee — Yvonne Stevens (see attached report)
VI. Senior Services Coordinator Report (see attached report)
VII. Next meeting and agenda items: Monday, March 28, 2005
VIII. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50am
Goals Sub Committee Meeting
February 16, 2005
Conference Center
10:00 a.m.
Minutes
Members Present: Joanna Yeager, Chairman; Joe LeCour, Ray Reed and Robert
Meyer
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
Establish objectives to meet the Senior Advisory Committee Goals
• Goal: Further development of proposed plans for Central Park Senior
Center
Objective: Develop further plans for the first floor of the Central Park
Headquarters and surrounding outdoor area including covered patio and
wheel chair user friendly trials and picnic areas
• Goal: Increase awareness of senior programs available through the
College Station Parks and Recreation Department
Objective: Establish a virtual community for seniors using city server.
• Goal: Increase senior use of city parks
Objective: Enhance Central Park trail and picnic area designs so that all
seniors would have easy access to the facilities.
2004 - 2005
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Jodi Warner, Chair (7/06)
3521 Graz Drive
College Station, Texas 77845
(H) 696-1297 (W) 492-3065
E-mail: J—Warner@cox-internet.com
Glenn Schroeder (7/06)
1304 Autumnwood Drive
College Station, Texas 77845
(H) 693-9937 (W) 846-5717
E-mail: gschroeder(a)aagiecatholic.orq
Don Allison (7/05)
601 Coachlight
College Station, Texas 77840
(H) 696-5503 (W) 260-4440
E-mail: all ison .fabtexas.com
Larry Farnsworth (7105)
2037 Ravenstone Loop
College Station, Texas 77845
(H) 690-0176 (W) 845-9479
E-mail: Lfarnsworth d( tamu.edu,
Gary Erwin (7/05)
4513 Amber Stone Court
College Station, Texas 77845
(H) 690-8013
E-mail: erwin74(cD.aol.c0m
Ann Ganter, CSISD Liaison
(appointed 2/2005)
Director of Public Relations/Education
Foundation Director
College Station ISD Administrative Offices
1812 Welsh
College Station, Texas 77840
(W) 764-5402 / 764-5422
E-mail: aaanter a.csisd.ora.
Carol Blaschke (7/06)
1002 Woodhaven Circle
College Station, Texas 77840-2634
(H) 260-1142 (W) N/A
E-mail: blaschke0tca.net
Kathleen Ireland (7106)
9100 Timber Knoll Drive
College Station, Texas 77845-9382
(H) 696-8222 (W) N/A
E-mail: kathvireland(cbearthlink.net
Jeannie McCandless (7/06)
310 Suffolk Avenue
College Station, Texas 77840-3020
(H) 693-9149 (W) N/A
E-mail: ieanniewmcO.vahoo.com
Gary Thomas (7106)
336 Landsburg Lane
College Station, Texas 77845
(H) 485-8902 (W) N/A
E-mail: olarmv58 aavahoo.com
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CITY OFCOLLEGESTATION STEEPLECHASE PARK PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, March 29th, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
College Station Larry J. Ringer Library
Harvey Mitchell Parkway • College Station, Texas
1. Call to order.
2. Presentation and discussion of preliminary design for development of
Steeplechase Park Site in Park Zone 5.
3. Adjourn.
The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made at least
48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989.
Parks and Recreation Department
NOV Steeplechase Park Public Hearing #2 - Notes
CITY OFCOLLEcrSTATION College Station Larry J. Ringer Public Library
7:00 PM
March 29, 2005
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; David
Wood, Park Planner; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant;
Guests: Jodi Warner, Chair Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Kathy Ireland — Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board member (did not constitute a quorum);
William Charles Wendt — 631 Westridge Drive
Mike Meschler — 203 Bernburg Court
Ashley Scruggs — 519 West Ridge Drive
1. The public hearing began at 7:00 p.m.
2. Presentation and discussion of ideas re2ardiniz development of Steeplechase Park site in Park Zone 5: Eric
Ploeger introduced himself and thanked everyone for coming to see the plan that had been developed. He
introduced the staff members present. He stated that at the public hearing held on February 23rd, the residents of
the area had been asked what amenities they would like to see go into the park. Based on the ideas given, the
Parks Planning staff had come up with a conceptual plan for Steeplechase. There was $315,000 available in the
budget to develop the park. Another assessment of the budget would be done right before development begins.
David Wood, the Park Planner who had developed the conceptual plan, spoke about the features and elements
that he had put into the plan. In order to take advantage of the large open space, he had put basketball court
further back into the park. A shelter, water fountain, a playground with a rubber surface and shade cover, a
concrete slab and picnic table, a dog area and drinking fountain and a dog poop station, would all be included as
elements in the park. There would also be a six-foot wide, concrete, sidewalk that would include seating areas
and plenty of area lighting (located approximately every 175' around the walk). He displayed a picture of a
wooden fence, explaining that the fence that would be put in would be wrought iron with six-inch slats around
the dog park area, and three-inch slats elsewhere.
Staff asked for comments.
Will the playground be safe for two year olds? Yes, it will be one play unit that will encompass all ages.
There will be a bridge on the back side of the park near the concrete spillway, which is similar to the bridge
near Johnny Carino's Restaurant. It will basically be a steel pedestrian bridge with a wood deck.
Will there be landscaping? Yes, ornamental trees such as pear or crepe myrtles would be planted.
The bus stop will be located next to Pheasant. Good Choice!
Will signs be put up so people will slow down? It is bad there and people drag race. Our intention is to talk to
the traffic engineer in Public Works and see if they can install some traffic calming devices there. It may
become an enforcement issue.
What is a dog play unit? One is a long tube that they can go through. I spoke to the sales representative and
asked what the two most popular units were and those are the units that will be used.
The dog park is a good idea, since there are a lot of people in that area with dogs. Will the dog play unit be
fenced? Yes, it will be. It is actually going to be a fenced -in play area for the dogs and will be located in the
retention area.
All of that area will be for dogs? It doesn't preclude it from being used for other uses. There will be rules
posted and a dog poop station with bags for visitors to clean up after their pets.
Are there going to be any lights at the basketball court? We may be able to prioritize the different items within
our budget. We can possibly come back during a later phase and try to get those in. There is an area light at
the end of each court, but it will not be like lighting the court.
I would suggest that `NO PARKING' signs be posted on the side of the street that the park is on - it would leave
it more open. We want people to be able to park there. Neighborhood parks typically have some on -street
parking unless there is some reason not to do that. The majority of use is for people who walk and ride bikes.
This park will attract people to the area - possibly because of the dog area. Ric stated that this was usually a
concern atpublic hearings and it would be interesting to see if it becomes an issue. If so, something may have to
be worked out. Staff would talk to the traffic engineer about the bus stop and about traffic calming issues.
The plan looks really good. I am glad that the back walking loop was not included because it is very dark in the
back of the park.
Was there room for a disc golf course? No, the creek makes it difficult unless you can go with a three -hole
course. There is not enough room for a nine -hole course - it would conflict with the walkways. John Crompton
Park has nine -holes, but the park is almost 15 acres. We could put a few in for a practice course.
The next step is for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to look at the plan, which they will either approve
or direct changes to be made. Staff will notify you when it goes to the board. The project should go out to bid
early to mid -summer.
Will the second part of the park be left natural? The plan is to leave it natural unless improvements go in later
on. At the last meeting, concern was expressed about the fence back there and we will need to get with the
property owner. Eventually there will be development behind the park and it will be nice to have the tree buffer
there.
I would suggest putting another dog faucet in at the front of the dog area while it is being built. It will be
cheaper than having to do it later. The entrance for the dog area would be a perfect place also for the poop
station. Will there be only one entry? Yes. The gates will be spring loaded and will automatically shut. There
will also be a maintenance entrance for tractors. Will there only be one trash can for that big area? I could put
another in. We will have to be careful of what we put in there because it is designated to flood in that area.
Will bags be provided at the poop station? Yes they will.
Will it be wooded between the park and basketball court? If it is, kids won't be able to watch if parents are
playing, and parents would want to be able to watch their children on playground from the basketball court. We
can clear some under brush. We need to look at that area and see how dense it is.
Will the city do the underbrush clearing? No, it will be done by a contractor.
There being no further comments or suggestions, Ric thanked everyone for attending and added that everyone
would be contacted as to when the plan would go before the board, which could be in April or May.
3. The public hearing adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
SIGN -IN SHEET
Steeplechase Park Public Hearing
March 29, 2005
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PARK ESTIMATE FORM
Project Number:
Project Description: SteeDlechase Park Construction
Project Budget:
1. Covered Playground (5-12) W/Rubber Surface
2. Playground (Tot) W/Rubber Surface
3. Court (BB)
4. Courts (Tennis)
5. Concrete Sidewalk
6. Sidewalk Rubber Surface
7. Lighting / Elec.
8. Sign/Planters
9. Shelter/Slab
10. Landscaping/lrrigation
11. Grading/Seeding►
12. Picnic Units
13. Drinking► Fountain
14. Benches/Slab
15. Parking Lot + fees
16. Soccer Goals
17. Backstop
18. Bridge & Eng. Fees
19. Wrought Iron Fence
20. Bus Shelter
21. Swingset Unit
22. Dog Play Units
Covered
Covered / Not Covered
1800 Sq• ft.
Sq. ft.
14 # of Lights
Size
2 # of Unit
1
3 # of Benches
# of Cars
300' Qa $30 Ln. ft.
1 $45,000
N/A
$30,000
N/A
$55,000
N/A
$56,000
$16,000
$20,000
$15,000
$1,000
$5,000
$4,500
$4,500
N/A
N/A
N/A
$20,000
$30,000
$5,000
$8,000
$3,000
Total 1 $318,000
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