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11/08/2005 - Regular Agenda Packet - Parks Board
BRAZOS VALLEY VETERANS MEMORIAL VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION 2005 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY VETERANS MEMORIAL MOST CORDIALLY INVITES YOU, YOUR VETERAN HONOREES, AND YOUR FRIENDS TO ATTEND A VERY SPECIAL CEREMONY. Friday, 11 November 2005, at 6:00 p.m. at the Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial (in the College Station Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, one-half mile east of Texas Highway 6 Bypass on Harvey Road/Hwy. 30) DEDICATION CEREMONY INCLUDES: it Dedication of 223 names added to the Veterans Honor Wall since I I November 2004 -A U.S. Senator John Cornyn is scheduled to speak in honor of the veterans -yr Ross Volunteers of Texas A&M University will provide 21-gun salute A Fightin' Texas Aggie Band will perform; bugler will play Taps '�A'r M.A. Sterling, America the Beautiful ,. Special recognition of WWII veterans i (* PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA CITY OF COLLEGE STATION REGULAR MEETING N 7:00 PM \ Tuesday, November 8, 2005 The EXIT Teen Center 1520 Rock Prairie Road • College Station, Texas I. 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 Goals Workshop and Regular Meeting of October 11, 2005. 5. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding potential Park Land Dedication requests: • Lakeview Acres (south of 2818 and east of Texas Avenue) N Park Zone 3 6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Senior Citizen Facility Report N Marci Rodgers. 7. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals and Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plan. • Review Board Goals created for 2006 developed at the last regular meeting. 8. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement Program: • Park Land Dedication Project List • Current Capital Improvement Project List • Veterans Park & Athletic Complex 9. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates, and possible agenda items: • Christmas in the Park Lighting Celebration Friday, December 2, 2005 • Christmas in the Park Holiday Celebration December 2nd _ 3rd; 9th - 10th; and, 161h - 171h at Central Park • Next Regular meeting N December 13, 2005 10. Adjourn. The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.00v. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of College Station, Texas will be held on the 8th day of November, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the EXIT Teen Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road, College Station, Texas, The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the day of , 2005, at p.m. City of College Station, Texas W. Connie Hooks, City Secretary I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of College Station, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas and on the City's website, www.cstx.aov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on at , and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: by Dated this day of , 2005 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS STATE OF TEXAS ) COUNTY OF BRAZOS ) Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of Notary Public - Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: (*t/q" PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION REGULAR MEETING ev 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 8, 2005 The EXIT Teen Center 1520 Rock Prairie Road • College Station, Texas Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent; Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant Members Present: Jodi Warner, Chair; Gary Erwin; Harry Green; Glenn Schroeder; Jeannie McCandless; John Crompton; Carol Blaschke; Gary Thomas; Kathleen Ireland Members Absent: All members were present. Visitors: Joe LeCour, Joanna Yeager, Robert Meyer, Raymond Reed - Senior Advisory Committee 1. Call to order. Jodi called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pardon and Dossible action concernina reauests for absences of members. No requests for absence had been submitted. Hearing none, this item was closed. 3. Hear visitors. Hearing none this item was closed. 4. Discussion, consideration, and Dossible aDDroval of minutes from the Goals Workshop and Reaular Meetina of October 11. 2005. John C. moved approval of the minutes as presented. Glenn S. seconded and the vote was called. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. 5. Discussion. consideration, and Dossible action renardina Dotential Park Land, Dedication reauests,: *Lakeview Acres (South of Harvey Mitchell/FM2818 and east of Texas Avenue N Park Zone 3: A vicinity map had been included in the members' packets. The proposed dedication was located on Morgan Lane and the development would create one single-family residence. Staff was recommending acceptance of the $1,112 dedication fees in lieu of land. John C. moved acceptance of the staff recommendation to accept the fees in lieu land. Gary E second and the vote was called. All were in favor and the motion carried unanimously. The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on 6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action reaardina Senior Citizen Facilitv Report N Marci Rodoers. Marci introduced the members of the senior committee who were present to make recommendations for a senior citizen facility. She briefly described the background for the report, which had been included in the member's packets), the public input process, and the findings as stated in the report (see attached Senior Advisory Committee Senior Facility Report). Marci stated that she and the group had made numerous presentations to retirement groups, civic groups, etc. The report showed the numbers and participation at the meetings and made some recommendations. Marci turned the meeting over to Bob Meyer. Bob Meyer briefly went through some of the items listed in the report. The seniors would like a building manager, a program manager, and maintenance support for the building. He was there to get support from the board in order to bring the report to the City Council. the process for the design competition that they would like to hold in order to find a professional architect to design the building was briefly described. John C. thought this was great but suggested that, since the existing community center was insufficient to meet the city's current needs, the city needed to do something towards a new, 25,000-30,000 SF building that would expand to accommodate future needs. He thought that it would be appropriate to ask the city if they would regard the Senior Advisory Committees recommendations as a starting point to build something that would accommodate not just the seniors' needs but the needs of the entire community. From the research done, it was made clear that the seniors wanted a separate amenity because they do not want to compete with younger groups. They would be in competition with the teens in a single facility. Discussion followed about the history and the status of the current conference center; parking issues and the inability of the center to meet the needs of the seniors; selling the current center to offset the cost of building a new center; doing a feasibility study to investigate that possibility; and having a facility set aside for the seniors with a design that would allow for expansion of a separate building located adjacent to it for younger groups. John C. made a motion to recommend that the Council commission a feasibility study to identify the costs, revenues, and facilities associated with a community center which will accommodate senior citizens and other community programs; and, they would consider the status of the existing community center as a part of the study. The schematic that Robert Meyer had worked up was for a 20,000 SF building that should be able to handle a lot of other functions, but the idea was to satisfy the needs of the seniors through 2025 with a senior center. The Senior Advisory committee had told Council that they would come forth with a recommendation by December. When presenting this to Council Mr. Meyer felt that the issue of mixed uses would come up and when the details were worked out as far as budget and architectural/engineering services it would be surprising if it did not include the expanded needs of the entire community. John C. stated that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board had a broader responsibility to look at the big picture, and he would like to adopt a broader motion to integrate both facilities. While most all agreed that there was the need for a community center, a few members felt that it would be best to make the recommendation to Council for a senior center. Jodi suggested a separate motion. Gary E. seconded the motion, with a friendly amendment to change the wording from "community center" to "senior center". Hearing no further discussion regarding the motion on the table, the vote was called. The motion passed six to two. Gary made a second motion to approve and authorize the Senior Advisory Committee to go forth to the City Council with their proposal. The motion was seconded by Kathy I. Jodi called for the vote and the motion carried unanimously. The report was scheduled for the December 15th Council Workshop. Jodi thanked the members of the Senior Advisory Committee for their report. 7. Review. discussion, and possible action concernina Board and Departmental Goals and Obiectives. and Citv Council Strateaic Plan. This item was on the agenda to review the draft of the 2006 Board Goals which had been developed at the October meeting. ■ Item #11 Community Efforts to Address Health -related issues. John C. stated that he had not meant for there to be specific items, but that it would be a catalyst to bring everyone to the table - the City of Bryan, hospitals, etc., and that it would be a county -wide group that be brought together. Add as a bullets: to coordinate a community ideas exchange - not open to the public, just health - related groups; also add the need to identify potential partners. ■ Item # 7 CIP Projects Oversight - Planning has been doing an analysis on a park -by -park basis, looking at potential park enhancements and the Pebble Creek drainage problem could included on that list. Planning has gone through most of zones and it should be 3-6 months before the list could be brought back to the Board. The list will be made a part of the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan when it is updated again. • Item #6 Urban Forest Management Plan - One of the members was unclear as to what had come before in the plan process. Steve explained that the Urban Forest Master Plan had been presented to the City Council a few years back, but had not been approved. The idea was to get that plan out and bring it back to board, show them what it is, and then go back to Council and see if there is a way to implement the plan. It would be good to have Ross Albrecht, the Forestry and Urban Landscape Manager come back to explain some of the items in the report. • Item #5 Park Land Dedication Ordinance Update - Steve stated that there may be some new laws that affect the Park Land Dedication Ordinance revisions and he would have to speak to one of the city attorneys. The board expressed frustration at the length of time it has taken to get the revisions approved. • Item #8 Program and Facility Needs Assessment N Staff was waiting to receive the final report, which would not be going before City Council in December. Steve commented that the goals would be added to and updated throughout the year. Hearing no further changes or additions, John C. moved approval of adopting the said goals with the amendments discussed. Glenn S. seconded the motion and the vote was called. All were in favor and the motion approving the Board goals passed unanimously. S. Report, discussion, and possible action concernina the Caoital Improvement Proaram. Both lists had been included in the members' packets. There was activity on virtually all of the projects listed. • Park Land Dedication and Capital Improvement Project Lists: Glenn S. thought that the lights at Lemontree Park would be removed permanently once the girls' leagues were moved to Central Park. Steve B. said that the thought was that Lemontree would be used as a lit practice site only. Jodi asked if staff had seen anything on the Gameday Condominium project going in at Northgate. Steve said nothing had been seen yet. Jodi said that it would be nice to see how many units would be developed and if the project would be subject to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. She said she would like to see something in that area, since that has been an issue for a long time. The new Parks Department Forestry shop would be located in Park Zone 9 by the landfill. • Veterans Park & Athletic Complex: The engineers were making revisions and cost estimates. The department may wait until after the first of the year before bidding this project out. Steve complimented Ric and the Park Planning Project Managers on the large number of projects they had completed last year. He added that they do more projects than anyone else and they are done on time, under budget, and with very few change orders. Hearing no further discussion this item was closed. 9. Discussion of calendar. future meeting dates. and uossible aaenda items: ■ Christmas in the Park Lighting Ceremony and Open House N The Open House would be held the first three weekends in December. The lighting ceremony was on Friday, December 2"d ■ December Regular meeting N December 13, 2005 ■ The Veterans Day Ceremony would be held on Friday, November 11t" at 6:00 p.m. Invitation cards had been distributed to everyone. ■ Agenda item requests - The City Secretary would be doing a presentation on open meetings laws in the near future. Gary stated that he still wanted to be on the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan subcommittee. 10. Adiourn. Jeannie M. moved to adjourn and Kathleen I. seconded. The vote was called. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. 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 10-09-05 3 $68,073 Morgan Lane (East of Texas Ave) Lot 15-A & Lot 15-B NIA Alvin & Patricia Larke 110 Morgan Lane College Station, Texas 77845 693-3321 Fax Number: Carlomagno Surveying, Inc 2714 Finfeather Rd Bryan, Texas 77801 775-2873 Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication Single Family Dwelling Units: 2 Multi -Family Dwelling Units: Total Land Requirement: .02 Acres Proposed Dedication: 0 Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land Fax Number: 775-4787 Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained? No Land Fee: Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): $198 x 2 = $396.00 Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit): Total Acquisition Fee: Section 10-13-3: Park Development Fee Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit): $358 x 2 = $716.00 Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit): Total Fee Amounts: Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit): $556 x 2 = $1,112.00 Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit): Section 10-13-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee Required development cost: Staff review date and comment: 10-06-05 Parks Board review and decision: 10-11-05 Section 10-B-5: Minimum Park Size Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres? If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of fees Section 10-13-7: Prior Park Acquisition Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed development? Cy Miller or Central If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of fees 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? Comments: Section 10-F: Additional Information 1. Island in the 100-year floodplain? No Percentage: a. Detention/Retention? None Size: Meets Board Policy? Acreage in floodplain: None Percentage: Acreage in detention: None Percentage: Acreage in greenways: None 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: (b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial roadways to access them. Comments: (c) Sites should not be severely sloped or have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for organized recreational activities. Comments: (d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements. Comments: (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: 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: (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: (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: (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: (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: Acceptance of parkland dedication fees. Section 10-G: Approval: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: The board voted unanimously to accept the staff recommendation to accept the fees of $1,112.00 in lieu of land. Planning & Zoning Commission: City Council: {V O L- LJ �- T S V S. W zs i� v OR asz l� r�k fill Mill 3• I fill 3 I 3 �il,fl 911 ti 1, a SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE SENIOR CENTER REPORT Presentation to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board November 8, 2005 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE SENIOR CENTER REPORT November, 2005 BACKGROUND In June, 2005, the Senior Advisory Committee sought and received direction from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to present a proposal to the City Council for funding, design, and construction of a College Station Senior Center. This request was based, in part, upon previous community survey results, an in-depth study by the Eisenhower Leadership Development Program, and established strategic goals of the City Council. The Board supported this request and encouraged the Committee to proceed. Information presented included demographic data that currently every one in twelve Texans are over 55. In 25 years, it is estimated that one in six Texans will be seniors. College Station is one of the few Texas cities that does not have a Senior Center. Seniors currently have no place to go for quiet conversations, playing cards and dominoes, low impact exercises, computer classes, lectures, dances and lunches. Senior activities are conducted in many existing governmental buildings at times when they are not in use by others. Senior programs have historically been assigned a lower priority than those of other user groups. The Senior Advisory Committee presented the need for a Senior Center to the College Station City Council on July 28, 2005. The Committee stated that they would conduct public meetings to determine the level of support and seek opinions regarding what a Senior Center should provide. Based upon the results of this public input process, the Committee would prepare a program of requirements and develop a preliminary budget estimate for a College Station SeonnoraCenter. funchonal areasa asinclude well as basiclrecominformation mended including the facility size, location, program activities. This information was to be assimilated into a subsequent report to the College Station City Council to seek authorization to proceed with the approved funding, design, our requests and urged us construction of a College Station Senior Center. The City Council to proceed with deliberate speed and to report back prior to the end of 2005. 1 PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS Since July, the Senior Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Department have hosted two public meetings, using the Nominal Group Techniques. One newspaper article plus two purchased ads, one TV appearance, and two radio announcements were made to promote the project and seek additional public input. The requests were received and presentations were made to the Lulac Oakhill Retirement Center, the Lincoln Center, The Villas of Rock Prairie, Active Advantage Club, Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee, and Walden Brook Estates. At these meetings, the participants were given a handout with a history of the project and the results from the public meetings. They were asked to indicate on the sheet, what they felt were important items, and, if they did not see something on the list, to add it. (See Attachment A for Public Meeting Attendance) FINDINGS The results of the two public meetings provided insight into the needs and desires of the senior community in three areas: facilities, programs, and services. We found that the majority would like to see a facility equipped with a kitchen and dining area for meals, computer room, game room, exercise facilities, and meeting rooms. Activities offered should include day trips, exercise classes, dances, educational programs such as lectures, and lunch and dinner meetings. Services ranking the highest included: bus service to provide transportation to and from activities, information distribution, and health services. (See Attachment B for Results from Public Meetings and Attachment C for Results from Community Presentations) RECOMMENDATIONS Based upon our research modified by input from our public confident meetings nd studies o needs ther Senior Centers for cities of comparable size, we now that a College Station Senior Center should provide for our citizens. A Colle-ae Station Senior Center Should: 1. Be centrally located and easy to get to; 2. Be wheelchair and handicap accessible; 3. Have adequate, well -lit level parking; 4. Have a staffed information center providing information on activities and facilities of interest to the community, to tourists, and to seniors; 2 5. Have a coffee -TV lounge for informal gatherings and conversations; 6. Have adequate restroom facilities; 7. Have adequate administrative staff, offices and facilities; 8. Have flexible meeting rooms to simultaneously accommodate different sized groups, with audio-visual equipment to teach computers, play cards, dominoes and other board games, and to conduct meetings, lectures, receptions and conventions; 9. Have a separate room equipped for various arts and crafts; 10. Have adequate storage for all activities equipment; 11. Have a full kitchen and dining area staffed to serve daily lunches, luncheon and dinner meetings, wedding receptions, and small banquets; 12. Have low impact exercise facilities with adequate equipment, showers, and locker rooms. This should, budget permitting, include an air-conditioned walking track and a shallow heated exercise pool; 13. Have, additional facilities for additional community services and activities as needed for the facility to "pay its' own way". The College Station Senior Center should be located in a park -like setting, preferably in the city owned `City Center' land. It should have paved, short looped, outside walking paths with shaded benches and tables. It should be economical to construct and operate. The design should be capable of easy and economical future enlargement and expansion. It should proudly reflect our climate, our culture and our community. It should be a design that brings visitors to our community. It should seek LEEDS Silver Certification. A state or nationwide Architectural Design Competition should be considered. PRELIMINARY BUDGET STIMATES Based on research, preliminary area tabulations, activity scheduling assumptions, and viewing facilities for comparable communities, it is estimated that between 15,000 and 22,000 square feet will be required. The construction cost should be between $2.5 - $3 million dollars. (See Attachment D for Program Requirement Worksheet) It is requested that the Parks and Recreation Board approve our efforts and authorize the Senior Advisory Committee to appear before the College Station City Council to present our findings and request that the College and Station construCity ction of a College Station Senior fund, and initiate action for the design n Center. Attachments: A - Public Meeting Attendance B - Results from Public Meetings C - Results from Community Presentations D — Program Requirement Worksheet 3 September 8, 2005 ATTACHMENT A Attendance Figures Public Meeting Held at First September 15, 2005 Baptist Church CS Lulac Oak Hill Retirement October 10, 2005 Community October 13, 2005 Lincoln Center Villas of Rock Prairie October 19, 2005 Retirement Community College Station Medical October 25, 2005 Center Active Advantage Club Brazos Valley Regional November 1, 2005 Advisory Committee on Aging November 2, 2005 Walden Brook Estates 38 23 11 14 60 27 20 rd ATTACHMENT B Results from Public Meetings Facilities Kitchen 27 Computer Room w/ Computers 181 Game Room 171 Exercise Facility 161 Meeting Room { 121 Walking Path 121 Arts & Crafts Room, 71 Billiard Room 51 Exercise Equipment 51 Theater room 5 Coffee Bar 41 Library 41 Biking Trails 31 Locker Room W/ Showers 31 Walking Track Indoors 3 Gym 2 Indoor Pool 21 Information Center 2 2111 Refreshment Center Auditorium I f ` Copy Center I I { Golf Practice area 11 Lounge Party Room I Television Room, I . Services item Name votes " Bus Service To/From 12 '1 Ride Locally 8 { Travel Opportunities 8 { Information Services 71 { Computer Assistance 4 { { Health Services 4 { Financial Services 1 { { Helping Hands I Senior Day Care 1 I Stress Counseling I I Activities Name VotesItem Day Trips 14 Dances 11 Educational Programs 101 Lunch and Dinner Meetings 91 Games 8 Genealogy 8 Water Exercise 7 Aerobics Instruction 61 Exercise Classes 61 { Book Club 51 Gardening 51 Lectures 41 Cooking Classes 3 } Movie Nights 3 History Seminars 21 Language Classes 21 Memoirs Classes 21 Tours 21 Art Classes I { Art Displays I { { Cycling I Dinner theater I { I { First Aid Classes I j Health Speakers I Line Dancing I j Meals Program { I Pot Luck Lunches I Sewing Workshop I 5 ATTACHMENT C Ranking from Community Presentations Facilities Indoor Pool 20 Kitchen 17 Exercise Facility 15 Walking Paths 12 Indoor Walking Track 12 Exercise Equipment 10 Game Room 11 Arts & Crafts Room 8 Meeting rooms 9 I Coffee Bar 5 , Computer Room 5 Billiard Room 3 Theater Room 3 Party room 2 Television room 3 Library 3 1 Copy Center 2 Gym 11 Information Center I Shuffleboard I Auditorium I Lounge Area 1 Refreshment Center I Community room I Hot Tub 1 Activities _ Votes Item Day Trips 30 24 ` Exercise Classes 12 Water Exercise 11 Educational Programs 11 Dances 10 Health Speakers Pot Luck Lunches 10 Travel 10 Tours 9 Meal Program 9 Dinner Theater 8 Lunch & Dinner Meetings 7 Lectures 7 Games 4 Art Classes 3 Movie Nights 3 Genealogy 2 Memoirs Classes 2 Helping Hands 2 Sewing Workshops 2 First Aid Classes 1 Bible Study Classes 1 History Seminars 1 Classes 1 ILanguage Senior Fair I Book Club I Services Votes Item - Bus Service 28 13 Local Rides 8 Senior Day Care 7 Computer Assistance 4 Stress Counseling 2 Information I Financial Service 2 Health Services Daily Call to check on Seniors I 1 211 ATTACHMENT D College Station Senior Center Program Requirements Work Sheet 1. Wheelchair and handicapped accessible 2. Adequate, well -lit level parking, thirty spaces 300 square feet per space 9,000 SF 3. A staffed information center providing information on activities and facilities of interest to the community, to tourists, and to seniors 1,500 SF 4. Coffee -TV lounge for informal gatherings 500 SF 5. Adequate restroom facilities 1,000 SF 6. Administrative staff, offices and facilities 750 SF 7. Four flexible meeting rooms to simultaneously accommodate different sized groups; with audio-visual equipment to teach computers, play cards, dominoes and other board games, and to conduct meetings, lectures, receptions and conventions 4,000 SF 8. A separate room equipped for various arts and crafts 1,000 SF 9. Adequate storage for all activities equipment 1,000 SF 10. A full kitchen and dining area to serve daily lunches, luncheon and dinner meetings, wedding receptions, etc. 2,500 SF 11. Low impact exercise facilities with adequate equipment, showers and locker rooms 2,500 SF 12. Budget permitting, an air-conditioned walking track and a shallow, heated 5,000 SF 13. exercise pool Heating ventilating equipment and circulation space 2.500 SF ESTIMATED TOTAL ENCLOSED SPACE 22,500 SF PARKING (possibly shared with adjacent facilities) 9, ©00 SF 7 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Goals & Objectives FY2005 -06 (Not Prioritized) Crompton Park — (Park Zone 7) Complete construction of Phase I Construction underway— expected completion expected November 2005 Conduct dedication ceremony N spring 2006 Complete design review and approval for Phase II project Edelweiss Gartens N (Park Zone 10) 11 Conduct public hearings for proposed park improvements Complete design review and approval of conceptual plan for Edelweiss Gartens In design phase. Southwest Park Site N (Park Zone 6) Conduct public hearings for proposed park improvements Complete design review and approval of conceptual plan for Southwest Park University Park N (Park Zone 2) Conduct public hearings for proposed park improvements 0 Complete design review and approval of conceptual plan for University Park Southern Oaks Park — (Park Zone 10) Neighborhood celebration/dedication of park Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: Updated: November 4, 2005 1 Review park master plan for future improvements Steeplechase Park (Zone 10) Construction of Steeplechase Park. Project is out to bid. Completion expected in 2006. Dedication of Steeplechase Park. Conduct groundbreaking ceremony 4. Contir►iued interaction with other C-ity Boards (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2) Appoint Subcommittees for Trails, Trees, and Park Land Dedication Ordinance ❑ Report from Trails Subcommittee Report from Trees Subcommittee Report from Park Land Dedication Ordinance Subcommittee Report from PARD/P&Z Subcommittee Report regarding status of Lincoln Center Advisory Committee Report regarding status of the Conference Center Advisory Committee ❑ Report from Senior Advisory Committee Report presented at November 8, 2005 regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. ❑ Joint meeting/report to City Council 5. Park Land. Dedication Ordinance Upda "IPlannin j & b6rel6pment, Strategy 1) Presentation of revisions and approval by City Council Board approved revisions at joint meeting with Planning & Zoning August 18, 2005. Final review pending. ❑ Revise and make recommendations regarding dedication fees and land requirements. 2 _• •••••• • ;.. caa ,-�c��ayernerl rmn' trarIcS &. LeiSrut"d :;5tra'i '�y 1) Review approved Urban Forest Master Plan with Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Develop recommendations for implementation Present recommendations to City Council and seek direction. ?. Capital Improvement Proec#s`Oversight. ,(Parks 8c lleiisure, Strategy) Determine use for old buildings at Lincoln Center Funds requested for testing services. Funding not approved. Review report regarding potential park improvements and renovations Identify potential new CIP projects for next bond election Review and update Veterans Park Development Plan for future phases. Repair/fix Pebble Creek Park drainage problems Park Maintenance Standpirds Reurewand DNreectMon (Parks ° L.E'.ISure,'Strat` y 1' ' Review quarterly standards reports from staff Develop recommendations based upon findings Present recommendations to City Council 10. Support NRPA Accreditation, Process Present accreditation program to Board ❑ Develop recommendations for implementation Submit application to NRPA 3 11'. Support C mmunity'Effort' to°AddressMealth-Related issues: Support plans for Brazos Valley Senior Olympics April 20-23, 2006 Attend National Recreation and Park Association health conference Install Life Trail Fitness equipment in Central Park 12., Support Gieerrwrays`Pt69ram ('Parks Ec Leisure, Strategy '#2); Develop recommendations for acquisition of greenways Review and assist with update of Greenways Master Plan Continued support of Hike and Bike Task Force 13. ' City`Center Project Support Develop recommendations for Parks and Recreation office requirements Develop future Community Center facility recommendations 4. Conduct- a 'Watorpark Feasibility: Study' Determine scope of feasibility Request funding for study and related costs 15. identify Neiighborhood Groups For Park'Collaboret ion P a efts ❑ Develop ideas for neighborhood beautification projects ❑ Develop plan for encouraging citizen gatherings in neighborhood parks Item Complete Pending/On Hold 4 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION • 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 0 FY 2005 CIP Projects (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Ongoing. Monthly report given to Board 0 FY 2005 Park Land Dedication Projects (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Ongoing. Monthly report given to Board Continuation of Staff Development 0 Complete Management Academy Status: The Assistant Director and all superintendents have completed the course. 0 Complete Supervisory Academy (Mollie Binion, Darrel Harvey, Cameron Parker) Status: Graduation November 16, 2004 0 Complete Emergency Management Academy (Cheletia Thomas, Darrell Harvey) Status: Wednesdays January 12 - March 2 Q Complete NRPA Revenue Management School (David Gerling) Status: Peter Lamont completed the two-year course; David Gerling completed the first year. 0 Attend TRAPS Conference (Steve Beachy, Eric Ploeger, Peter Lamont, Curtis Bingham, Sheila Walker, Cheletia Thomas, Eli Williamson, Vera Solis, Zach Lowy, Carisse Depew, Scott Hooks, Geri Marsh. Status: Complete ® Attend Arbor Master Training (Parks & Leisure, #1) Status: Training was not available in 2005. Attend the 11t" Annual Southeast Texas Grounds Maintenance Conference Status: Complete 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 Winter 2006 Status: 2005 conference re -scheduled for February 9, 2006 in College Station QAttend Texas Turfgrass Conference (Scott Hooks, Gary Manske, Paul Rucker, Keith Fails) Status: Conference attended, December 6th- 8tn 0 Attend 2005 NRPA Conference (Geri Marsh, Curtis Bingham, Steve Beachy, Eric Ploeger) Status: Conference attended October 18 - 21, 2005. 0 Attend 2005 Trends in Recreational Facilities Conference (Ross Albrecht, Dana Albrecht) Status: Conference attended - Summer 2005. Updated: November 3, 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 0 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 Q Continue efforts to make parks more intergenerational (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Report given at October, 2004 regular meeting; construction contract approved on March 10th and under construction. Completed in October 2005. 0 Review leisure service programs ( Parks & Leisure, #2) StatUS: Softball program report October 12, 2004. Fall "Senior Passport" program complete; cricket league proposal received. Internal review of Division 81 programs was been completed in April 2005. Q Pursue cooperative efforts with the City of Bryan on joint programming (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Planning Senior Olympics for 2006; Men's D State softball tournaments July15-17 2005 ® 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 11th. Plans 98% complete - bids expected in December. 0 Promote performing arts (Parks & Leisure, #3) Status: 2005 starlight concert series complete. 0 Continued implementation of regional planning and development initiative (Parks & Leisure, #4) Status: Funding approval in BVSWMA FY 2005 budget; Appraisal complete; meeting on August 315t with Congressman Chet Edwards and BVCOG. Federal funding possibilities being explored. ® Develop action plan for Northgate Park (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: On hold pending staff discussions Q Develop Master Plan for Steeplechase (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: First public hearing held on February 23rd Second on March 29th, Board review scheduled for May regular meeting. ® Implement Arboretum improvement plan (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: On hold pending Bee Creek channel improvements. Implementation of Special Projects and Programs Q Implementation of the remote sports lighting system (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Complete; New soccer lights will include Sky Logic Q Continue implementation of automated registration software (RecWare) Status: In progress; software installed; testing completed; training completed and software in use. Conduct benchmark survey of similar cities Status: On-line survey completed January 27th. Results collected from all Big 12 Conference Schools. Results will be received by all involved. Q Continue investigation of the feasibility for NRPA departmental accreditation Status: Inventory with current level of compliance complete Updated: November 3, 2005 Page 2 of 3 ® Continue investigation of the feasibility of implementing a Donations Program for the Department Status: Draft program complete. ® 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 8rh; all focus groups complete; survey results being tabulated. Draft report to board on October 11, 2005. Acquire and implement AED's at select PARD facilities Status: Funding approved in FY 2005 budget; acquisition complete; training held April 1-2. Lr Acquire and install Wolf Pen Creek street banners (Economic Development, #1) Status: Banner design complete; bid awarded for 36 steel banners; signs received; installation pending until light poles can be painted. Signs installed in August 2005. ® Facilitate Cricket program (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Facilitate start of user group; site identified for facility; organization of group in progress. On hold. ® Northgate Music Series (Parks & Leisure, #3) Status: Initial funding approved. On hold. a 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: Staff met with Lincoln Former Students in April 2005; funding requested for testing services. On hold pending funding approval. �/ Item Complete Pending/On Hold Updated: November 3, 2005 Page 3 of 3 STRATEGIC PLANS IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR OCTOBER 2005 - DECEMBER 2005 Needs Assessment Final Report to Board MOVED TO DEC ASA National bids weekend of Nov. 12-13th Senior Report to City Council Needs Assessment Final Report to Board Needs Assessment Report to Council NOTE. Shaded items have been completed. VPAC II 3 Additional fields included in design Expected update through council PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY 106 November 3, 2005 Capital Improvement Projects itntargenerational Park (Additions Substantial Completion David PK0613 ': _ $310,000 '03 Bond 9/05 10/21 $304,438 851 l` Lincoln Playground Under Construction Pete PK0533 $50,000 '05 Gen. fund 11/30 Pending Design Lions Park Iron Fence Contract Pete PK0603 $25,000 CDBG 04/06 Pending Design New Forestry Shop Contract Ric PK0520 $100,000 '03 Bond Lions Park Basketball Court & Pending Design Cover Contract Pete PK0604 $220,000 CDBG 04/06 ILemontree Ball field Lights Pending design contract Pete $78,000 1Lincoln Pending Design Center Walk Cover Contract Ric PK0602 $45,000 CDBG Soccer field irrigation @ Southwood Park 'Veterans Park Phase 11 (WPC Multipurpose Building IBeeCreek Playground Replacement (University Park Development ISteeplechase Park Development IW.A. Tarrow Spray Park Field redevelopment In Design Pete PK0300 $39,000 fees 03106 In Design Ric P0501 $6,925,000 _ '03 Bond 10/07 In Design Ric WP0501 $700,000 WPC T.I.F. 5/06 In Design David N/A $75,000 Replacement Fund 08/06 In Design David PK0410 $400,000 General Fund Out to Bid David Pk0502 $315,000 Community Dev. 03106 Out to bid Ric PK0503 $245,000 Community Dev. 1 No status Ric $300,000 FY '05 Under Construction 1 Under Contract 0 Pending Design Contracts 5 Bids Received 0 Out to Bid / Re -Bid 2 In Design 5 Pending Land Contract 1 On Hold 0 No Status 1 I - Intergenerational Project c Park Land Dedication is North ate Park Ac uisition On Hold I I I I Zonal Funds I+ I� Cy Miller Park SignBed Complete' Peter PK0532 i $9,Ooo ( Zone 3 Funds 1 10/15/0510/22J05 $3,667 Central Park Ball field entrance Improvements In Design I David I I I Redevelopment $30,000 Fund Youngblood Memorial Under Construction David PK0534 I$12,502 Zone 3 Funds 12/20/05 Central Park Life Trail +� On Hold I David Raintree Improvements Concrete Walks On Hold I Pete I NA I Zone 4 Funds + $pI $15,000'98 Bond Windwood Improvements Concrete Walks I On Hold I Pete I NA I $01 Zone 4 Funds Southwest Park Development I On Hold I Pete/David I I $90,000 I Zone 6 Funds Gabbard Park Sidewalk I I On Hold I David I NA I $0 I Zone 6 Funds Pete I $710,000 Zone 7 Funds I Oct. 1105 'I 11/04/05 $550 360 Under Construction 1 Under Contract 0 Bids Received 0 Pending Contracts 0 _ Out to Bid 0 In Design 2 Pending Land Acquisition 0 On Hold 6 I — Intergenerational Project 0AProjects/CIP/CIP & Park Land Ded Project List doc Page 2 College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, October 31, 2005 College Station Teen Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. 10:00am Minutes Members Present: Patricia Boughton, E.E. Burns, Rick Heaney, Dorothy Hernandez, Laura Holmes, Edgar Jones, Robert Meyer, Neal Nutall, Raymond Reed, Colleen Risinger, Yvonne Stevens, Doreen Todd and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: Joyce Davis, Jack Hernandez, Joe LeCour and Haskell Monroe Visitors: Patricia Cleere Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Peter Lamont, Pam Springfield, Dana Albrecht and Marci Rodgers I. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:05am by Robert Meyer, Chairman. II. Hear visitors Patricia Cleere attended the meeting in order to learn more about activities offered for seniors. III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on September 26, 2005 Ray Reed made the motion that the minutes be approved. Patricia Boughton seconded the motion. The motion passed. Robert Meyer asked the members of the committee to introduce themselves to our new member, Dorothy Hernandez. IV. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding Community Recreation Centers — Dana Albrecht presented a power point presentation to the committee with information from a conference she attended in Colorado on community centers. She visited 20 centers ranging in size from 50,000 square feet to over 100,000 square feet. The centers visited were Multi Generational Centers that allowed something for everyone and maximized tax dollars. Pictures shown gave examples of indoor swimming facilities, exercise facilities and equipment, multi purpose meeting rooms and classrooms, gymnasiums and art studio. Special features included rock walls and day care centers along with outdoor facilities such as a dog park and sport court that was fenced. Dana explained how the facilities were utilized by all age groups and the benefits of partnerships. The conference stressed the importance of using experienced professionals to design and construct centers of this type. The committee expressed appreciation to Dana and Pam for the presentation. V. Report, discussion and possible action concerning public meetings for future Senior Center The committee was presented with a draft report from the Senior Center sub -committee with recommendations based on public meetings and citizen input for a future senior center. Marci explained that several meetings with senior organizations had taken place and the results calculated on the facilities, services and activities seniors would like to see in a senior center. Attached to the report were the results from the public meetings and other senior community presentations. The report lists desired facilities and programs for a senior center and location, size and cost estimates. Members were asked to make other recommendations or suggestions. Ray Reed made the motion that the staff take the information and format a report with the attachments for presentation to the Parks and Recreation Board and develop a power point presentation as recommended by Steve Beachy. Joanna Yeager seconded the motion. The motion passed. The report will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Board on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 7:00pm at the Teen Center. Members from the Senior Advisory Committee were encouraged to attend the Parks Board meeting. VI. Senior Services Coordinator Report Marci invited the committee to attend the Senior World Passport Program on the country of Ecuador scheduled for Tuesday, November 1 St at 10:00am at the Teen Center. VII Next meeting and agenda items: Monday, November 28, 2005 VIII. Adjourn The Committee adjourned at 11:44am. N MAKING PARKS AND RECREATION A PRIORITY Advocacy Update: Reducing Obesity Through Recreation Park and recreation agencies need increased federal funding to support efforts to reduce health problems. By Monica Hobbs Vinluan, J.D. RPA has a long history of working with federal poli- cymakers to devise strate- gies to prevent obesity and its resulting health conse- quences, and to help reverse the trend toward inactivity in the U.S. We have advocated for federal programs, devel- oped alternative approaches to combat- ing obesity, and have helped to identify contributing environmental and social factors that could lead to obesity. As the federal government continues to develop new programs to combat obe- sity, NRPA will continue to seek part- nerships and alliances to further the government's efforts. NRPA supports federal anti -obesity programs that posi- tively impact the environment and have the potential to improve the daily lives of Americans. While America is confronted with an ACTION ALERT Help secure funding for these crucial federal programs by contacting your members of Congress to encourage them to, at a minimum, protect the funding levels that are in the current pieces of legislation. To get the contact information for your congressional rep- resentative and senator, visit www. congress.org. occurs outside of the school setting. Community sports and recreation pro- grams can complement the efforts of schools by providing children opportu- nities to engage in the types and levels of physical activity that may not be offered in school. Many federal policymakers recognize the important role that public parks obesity crisis that threatens our nation's and recreation agencies can —and do — health, economy and future, it is impor- tant that physical activity is seen as a viable strategy for disease prevention and health promotion for all people. Nearly 119 million adults, representing 65 percent of the population, are cur- rently overweight or obese. About 15 percent of children are overweight, a condition that increases the risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. Estimates for the direct and indirect costs of obesity range from $51.5 to $78.5 billion per year. Public parks and recreation facilities offer low-cost opportunities to all Americans of every age, ability and income level to increase their daily amount of physical activity and thus prevent chronic health conditions. Also, most physical activity among children play in addressing the obesity epidemic; however, NRPA will continue to edu- cate and guide policymakers toward the most appropriate strategies directed toward the most appropriate settings. Federal policymakers have just begun to develop initiatives to combat obesity and to promote the general popula- tion's health and well-being. These tac- tics generally fall into one of three cate- gories: Public education campaigns targeted at individual behavior change • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) VERB Campaign uses media outlets and community events to encourage children to be physically active. Despite achieving its goal of increasing the amount of free- 16 P A R K S & R E C R E A T 1 0 N 0 C T 0 B E R 2005 time physical activity for targeted chil- dren, the president decided to terminate Binding for this program in his budget request for next year. NRPA's advocacy efforts to secure $70 million for this program resulted in saving the program from termination, but only securing $11.2 million in funds from the House. • Federal policymakers have made progress toward helping to provide healthy choices for Americans. Nutri- tion resources provided by the federal government include the Dietary Guide- lines for Americans and the newly revised Food Guide Pyramid. Proper food intake can be self monitored by referring to the Nutrition Facts label, an information system provided by the Food and Drug Administration. NRPA supported funding allocations for all of these federal programs and battled con- gressional and executive branch efforts to reduce appropriations toward these programs. Treatment of obesity -related diseases • The CDC's Division of Physical Nutri- tion and Physical Activity has provided funds for 23 states to implement a pro- gram to prevent obesity. Despite NRPA's advocacy efforts to obtain $70 million to fund this program, Congress only allocated $49.9 million for this program for next year. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) also con- ducts obesity -related research, and has a budget of $440 million for 2005 to guide scientific research in this area. NRPA advocated for additional funds for N1It to conduct this important research, but Congress only appropri- ated level funding for this agency. • Com ressional legislative proposals have been discussed to implement new tax policies for employers and employ- ees. TWO such proposals, one for employer -provided wellness programs and one to enable employees to expense the costs of' fitness programs on their Flexible Spending Accounts, have the Potential to start implementing changes Advocacy Update in the business community. NRPA has been involved in these legislative pro- posals and will continue to work to make sure that public park and recre- ation programs and facilities qualify under the tax incentives. Developing community -based active living incentives • The vast majority of federal legislation in Congress now focuses on initiatives to provide community -based grants or incentives to encourage physical activ- ity. If enacted into law, the Childhood Obesity Reduction Act (S.1324) , the Prevention of Childhood Obesity Act (S. 799) and the Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention Act (S.1064) would award competitive grants to states to support activities to implement childhood obe- sity prevention and control plans. The Improved Nutrition and Physical Activ- ity Act (S.1325) provides grants to pro- vide health services for improved nutri- tion, increased physical activity and obesity prevention. NRPA has been working with the various sponsors of these bills to ensure that park and recre- ation agencies are eligible entities to receive the grants and to ensure that any grant recipients work with local and state park and recreation depart- ments to develop comprehensive plans to encourage physical activity. Alternative Approaches Recognizing the ineffectiveness of the traditional approach that solely focuses on individual responsibility, the legisla- ture's initiatives address the wider range of contributing factors. Incentives to manufacturers, restrictions on chil- dren's television advertising, more accu- rate food labels and planned communi- ties with an emphasis on green space are all beginning to be discussed at the federal level. All of these tactics repre- sent just a start toward the development of a more comprehensive and effective approach to the obesity crisis. A growing number of studies show that people in activity -friendly environ- ments are more likely to be physically active in their leisure time. Several ele- ments of the built environment can contribute to encouraging physical activity, including better access to facili- ties, facility quality, safe places and walkable neighborhoods. Park and recreation agencies need adequate pub- lic funding to update their facilities and to situate their facilities in the neigh- borhoods that they are attempting to serve. In addition, agencies need to have the funds in their budgets to provide lighted traits and parks and to employ park police. The indoor and outdoor facilities managed by public parks and recreation nationwide serve as an enormous asset to engage more people in active recre- ational pursuits and healthy lifestyles. No other service provider has the "physical plant" that park and recre- ation systems have to improve health. Federal policymakers engage in the proper rhetoric to identify contributing factors of obesity, but they often fall short when it comes to actually funding programs that may have an impact on combating obesity. The federal govern- ment must recognize the crucial role that park and recreation agencies play in combating obesity and provide secure, sufficient and stable funding for parks and recreation. Monica Hobbs Vinluan is the senior pol- icy associate for health and wellness issues for NRPA's Division of Public Pol- icy. She has more than six years of legisla- tive and policy advocacy experience, working on various health promotion issues. sports + fitness + recreation am �hnr, ��► iui�►t olumbus residents take pride in capital city residents were not pleased. Using the resources of the television being looked upon favorably by The magazine assessed cities using station to inform residents about various the rest of the country. Columbus 14 indicators such as air quality, number health options and finless events, and is a thriving economic center and one of of fast food restaurants, commute time highlighting individual and group success the fastest growing metropolitan areas in and green space that could be deemed stories, the Commit To Be Fit Campaign the Midwest. risk factors affecting obesity, fitness and began to take hold in Columbus and The City of Columbus has more than health. adjoining suburbs throughout Franklin 725,000 residents and is the 15th largest Shortly after McWs Fihus-� Magazine County municipality in the United States. released its list of fat cities, WENS-10T Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman, F_mpioyinent Review considers it one of the anchorwoman and health reporter along with local government agencies and top ten cities to live and work in, and Andrea Cambern decided to go beyond businesses, joined the campaign to urge SmartMoney ranks it as having the second- mere reporting of the statistics. She citizens to get off the couch and get into hottest job market. Good news so far... spearheaded a citywide Commit To Be Fit the parks and other places where they Then, in 2001 when W6 Fitness (CTBF) campaign to convince central could recreate. A street in front of city hall Magazine ranked Columbus number five Ohioans to make the necessary lifestyle was renamed Commit To Be Fit and in its list of America's fattest 25 cities, changes to live a healthier, happier lime. health and wellness events flourished. 0 PARKS&REC BUSINESS ' October 2005 1 www.parksandrecbusiness.com l Recreation Role In 2004, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks became a partner in the Commit To Be Fit program. With more than 130 miles of scenic trails for walking, biking and jogging, one of Ohio's largest metropolitan park systems was a natural fit in a program designed to provide free, healthy and easy options for people wanting to make simple lifestyle changes or people already exercising. l TO B With limited funds for promotion and advertising, the Commit To Be Fit program was a perfect venue for Metro Parks to inform residents about all the healthy opportunities available through- out the parks. While people have always used the parks for walking and jogging, Metro Parks had not marketed to exercise enthusiasts and those looking to begin an exercise regime_ The Commit To Be part- nership has greatly expanded our out- reach efforts and brought people to our 14 parks who were not aware of all the amenities available. Buying media time in a major televi- sion market is costly. The park system is primarily funded by a 10-year property tax levy passed by the voters of Franklin County, and keeping citizens informed about the programs, facilities and ser- vices at the 14 Metro Parks is always a priority. Metro Parks' cost for the Commit To Be Fit partnership with WBNS-10TV is $100,000. The actual value of all the pro- duction and airing of promotional spots on television about the parks, along with jointly sponsored special events and related print, radio and Web stories easi- ly exceeds $500,000 in value. As a partner in the Commit To Be 6,11 Fit program, Metro Parks gets video pro- duction capabilities for spots from the television station and much -valued prime airtime. �w"wi31 4";;'�) fZ"b Cmo C C D. C q2b CD Cam► The telex-ision station has a dedicated Metro Parks is also featured as a one -mile hikes have proved quite popu- Web site for the Commit to Be Fit pro- sponsor in a number of Central Ohio far and self -affirming for the participants_ gram that links to Metro Parks' Web site. events ranging from the Columbus Half After hearing the television promo - For talent we typically use Andrea Marathon, the Junior Achievement tion about the first hike that urged any- Cambeni, who has the highest overall rat- Dodge Ball Tournament and an array of one to come out and walk a mile or what- ing among the three television station marathons, bicycle outings and health ever he or she could realistically walk, anchors in the Central Ohio N iewing area. screenings. Tanya Biesecker decided to give it a try. We often have Cambern and John In 2004, the Commit To Be Fit pro- She arrived with her cane and O Meara, Metro Parks executive director, gram launched the 10-week fall Healthy watched all the hikers set off on the trail, or a park ranger appear in spots high- Hikes Series at ten Metro Parks. targeting She finally got up and walked a short dis- lighting various health and fitness venues people who have not done a lot of exer- tance down the path with one of the park available in our parks. cising. Led by Metro Parks rangers, the rangers behind her before turning back. She had been discouraged from pur- .«rw :< w""' f� a. ' suing physical activity by her doctors and family. Each week she came to the v i I hikes and made it a little further along the trail. By the end of summer she was +. completing the two- to three-mile hikes through hills and other terrain. Now her y blood pressure is down and she's off her medication. w The rangers were always behind i� +, me on the trail and encouraged me to continue no matter how much time I took." Biesecker said. "Next year 1 will be V, back to encourage folks similar to me who don-t think they can do it and I will • `fix; � � ;� � � �/ � 4 „ continue coming to the Metro Parks." Biesecker is just one of many stories ' that have been recorded as part of the Commit To Be Fit program. If you decide to do a similar program, find compelling stories like this and make sure they're s, 41 highlighted in your community through � � � ,• .� :�Y g < ` local media. .� w+ iV4, `This past summer, Metro Parks and 10TV, in partnership with several local parks and recreation departments, began r the Commit To Be Fit Kids Club targeting a youth ages S to 14. a 1 ^. This free program is designed to + educate and energize kids about exercise, healthy eating and working toward a healthy lifestyle while having fun. More than 1,300 youth attended the kickoff festivities at the Columbus Crew Soccer Stadium. Crew soccer players along with Ohio State University football players were on hand fora day of games, exercise and education. Throughout the summer, events were held at several neighborhood parks and recreation cen- ters and area Metro Parks. A major pizza chain, Donatos, is also a Commit To Be Fit partner. This gets a few surprises from participants in some W.PARRS&REC BUSINESS I October 2005 1 www.parksandreebusiness.com a 2�k C Mo rL C ^b tC ca�3 of our walks and runs. But part of the rat- ings for being one of the top fattest cities looked was number of fast food restau- rants and pizza parlors, of which Columbus has a higher proportion than similar size cities. But the reality, according_ to Cambern, is, `A partriership Nvith a pizza business makes all the sense in the world, because nobody is going to give up their pizza." Donatos began marketing a no - dough pizza and a low-carb tortilla sub as part of the program. A contest was held throughout Central Ohio to design a healthy pizza that the company will soon begin selling. The results of Commit To Be Fit have begun to pay off. Several months ago when Mens Fitness put out its 2005 Fattest Cities list, and Columbus had dropped from number five to I b. Central Ohioans cheered and most local media outlets covered the story. Commit To Be Fit was an integral part in heightening citizens awareness of just how fat and unfit Columbus was. More importantly, it was a pivotal tool in gal- vanizing local residents, governmental agencies and businesses to cooperatively take steps toward a healthier lifestyle. "White we are pleased that Columbus is longer be in the top ten list of fattest cities, our ultimate goal is to rank in the top ten list of healthiest cities," said John O'Meara, Nletro Parks' executive director. "rind ,vith one of the best park systems in the country 1 know we can do it by getting folks out and about in the Metro Parks." P&ss Peg Hanley is the public relations manager for Metro Parks. Ami For c term With is we Childhood Obesity Can be prevented The Habits of a Lifetime Start Early a Class 3 Obesity in the U.S. 503 5j 1 m 1 1990 1992 1994 1998 1998 2 Year 8W <25 25.29.9 • Class 3 = BMI > 40 or 30-3c.9 100 lbs over ideal weight 35.39.9 . 2-fold higher risk of zoo mortality than BMI 30 • High need for bariatric 00o surgery • Black females 6.0% Prevalence increased 3-fold in only a decade Freedman, JAMA 2002: 288:1758 Medical Consequences of Obesity • Psychosocial • Cardiovascular — Lipidemia — Diabetes mellitus — Hypertension — Respiratory — Cardiac • Medical — Polycystic ovary disease — Gall bladder disease — Osteoarthritis — Cancer • Pregnancy and the postpartum • Mortality Diseases that begin in childhood amplify morbidity 2 Prevalence of Diabetes in U.S.- 1990 to 2001 J Life -years lost from diabetes in the u.s. • If diagnosed at age 40 years — White male: 11 yrs female: 13.5 yrs — Hispanic male: 11.5 yrs female: 12.4 yrs — Black male: 13 yrs female: 17 yrs • If diagnosed at age 10 years — White male: 16.5 yrs female: 18 yrs — Hispanic male: 19 yrs female: 16 yrs — Black male: 22 yrs female: 23 yrs National Health Interview Survey -- Narayan, JAMA 2003; 290:1884 3 Children grow up In 3 environments HOME AG"MU10-iA SCHOOL The Energy Equation is being violated almost from birth 0 Energy -dense Nutrient -Poor Foods • Tip of the Food Pyramid: fats, oils, sugars Energy -Dense, Nutrient -Poor Foods Children & Teens: MANES III • EDNP foods = >30% of daily energy • Total daily calories increased • Energy from carbohydrates increased • Energy from fat increased • Displacement: Protein, fiber, vitamins, folate, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc fall with increasing EDNP foods Kant Arch Ped Adol Med 2003; 157:789 R Population Average intakes Actual intakes 12000 kcal Recommended intakes / 2000 kcal Added Sugars Total Fat I I 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 % of Energy New Labelling for Fats Excellent Soarce of folic Acid ��� Heart IWociaUo..eYYw bOeaY� �bet�f Ynl� .ww.,��3Cya•2 Nutrition Facts( Serving sae, cup WO Chddren Under 4 - 'A Cup )20g) - Semwo Per Container About 9 Children Under 4 -Aban 14 W �GnMr� Total Fats caw)" 110 1501 70 Caloriastrom Fat 15 20,--'° Saturated Fats Bad Fats + Tow Fat 3% 3%1 1g sawratedtat ng o% a% Trans Fats _ Trans F. art0�_ °g Pd�nsaWreted Fat C. i Og Polyunsaturated Fats Good Fats ` f Morrnnsahaated Fa10.5R__ _ 09 % _ Monounsaturated Fats K nth Ipfaaei 0mg _ Fyn 270m9 4°6 ip%'14grg 200mg_ 654 tY9L' 130mg ToW farbohFdraL 229 T% Y%I 159 piat�F r3 ti% 71%I. 9 _Soluble Fiber 1�__. _ i 09 Other Cerbolrydraie ieg 12y Protein 3,1 2g 2 Food Supply Added Sugars 1970 - 1996 Honey, edible syrups tsp/(person - d) Cam sweeteners 40 El Cane and beet sugar 35 30 25 20 15 10 Suggested upper daily consumption limit (12 tsp/d) 5 1 970 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 Year Food Sources of Added Sugar Food Ranking % Added Sugars Cumulative % Carbonated soft drinks 1 33.2 33.2 Fruit drinks 2 9.8 42.9 Candy 3 5.3 48.3 Cakes, 4 4.9 53.2 ice cream, ice milk 5 4.4 57.6 Cereal and brans, ready to eat 6 4.3 61.9 Sugar, honey 7 4.2 66.1 Cookies, brownies, granola bars 8 4.1 70.2 Syrups, toppings 9 3.6 73.9 Coffee / tea with added sugar 10 3.2 77.1 Breads, yeast type 11 2.4 79.5 Donuts 12 2.3 81.8 01 A2� 7w7he,���� IME What Infants & Toddlers Drink All 100% Fruit Soft Water milks juice drinks drinks 4-6 mo 100 % 21.3 % 1.6 % 0.1 % 33.7 % 7-8 100 45.6 7.1 1.1 56.1 9-11 99.7 55.3 12.4 1.7 66.9 12-14 98.2 56.2 29.1 4.5 72.2 15-18 94.2 57.8 38.6 11.2 74.0 19-24 93.4 61.6 42.6 1J .9 77.0 kroner et a12004, 104: s45 8 Desserts and Sweets Any Baby Cakes, Candy Dessert Desserts pastries, cookies 4-6 mos 10.4 % 4.2 % 4.3 % 0.0 7-8 45.8 17.7 27.0 1.1 % 9-11 61.1 17.0 40.9 3.2 12-14 78.8 6.0 50.5 10.2 y N'� 15-18 88.8 2.3 60.2 15.2 19-24 90.5 0.0 61.6 20.0 Fox et al JADA, Jan 2004 Cereals Infants & Toddlers Any Infant Non- Sweet Cereal Grain Cereal Sweet Cereal Bars 4-6mo 65.8% 64.8% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 7-8 91.5 81.2 17.0 1.8 1.1 9-11 97.5 63.8 37.0 9.0 3.4 12-14 97.8 23.9 44.5 17.7 9.8 15-18 98.6 9.2 40.6 26.4 10.0 19-24 99.2 3.1 31.9 22.7 9.7 Fox eTkJADA, Jan 2004 J� 7 .. -� 41 E Vegetables Should be Our First Priority • Nearly % of babies never consume vegs as a discrete food from 0-24 months Green Vegetables are consumed by less than 10% of toddlers Yellow vegetables almost disappear Only 14% at 18 mos • Potatoes — 4-6 mos 3.6% — 7-8 mos 12.4% — 9-11 mos 24.1% — 12-14 mos 33.2% — 15-18 mos 42.0% — 19-24 mos 40.6% By 24 mos 25% of toddlers consume fried potatoes Fox et al, J Am Diet Assoc 2004:104:s22 The Family Factor in Childhood Obesity • The Family Contribution • Genes • Eating habits • Activity habits 10 Influences are Cumulative and Competing Peers Faith Culture ' Pre- School School Neighborhood Community TV & Media Caregivers (especially mother) Birth 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Year of Age The 12 Well -Child Visits First prevent bad habits at home... Ilk? 1, I I Energy Intake Infants and Toddlers • Energy intake exceeds EER (estimated energy requirement) — 4-6 mo = 10% — 7-11 mo = 23% — 12-24 mo 31 % Aim to Develop Self - feeding Skills • Type of feeding — Breast <EER — BF/ formula =EER — Formula >ERR Solids add to energy intakes, especially with formulas Teaching Parents to Parent • Offer many new foods and textures • Don't bias the baby • Never use food as reward or bribe • Offer variety: - New food types and textures - Veggies & fruits at every meal - Aim for food experiences 12 Parents Should Know This • Infants innately prefer sweet and salty. • Infants may reject bitter and sour • Infants tend to resist new foods (they're neophobic) • Such, Appetite 1987; 9:171; Oliveria, Amer J Chn Nuir 1992, 56:593 So... More than 10 exposures are needed to establish a new food Children like and eat what is familiar Parental eating habits influence the baby's choices at this age, especially mother's Birch, Appetite, 1987, 9:171 Oliv aia, Amer J Chn Nutr 1992, 56:593 13 Parental Controls Usually Backfire - Limiting "bad" (palatable) foods encourages consumption and raises desire and future intake - Mixed message: Forbidden foods are "bad" except on special occasions when they are a reward • Categorical thinking: "good" and "bad" foods is common and wrong. L Birch et al Eating is a Social Occasion - • Modeling and social context -g , a - are strong influences 17 on a child A • Preschool children who d observe peers eat more "disliked"foods. • How do Mexican parents get acceptance of spicy chili flavors in their toddler? • Watching parents induces toddlers to try new foods. Birch & Fisher, Pediatrics 1998,101:539 14 The Parent's Role vibility to vane o . - tJ': E The Child's Role "...and it's the child's responsibility To decide when and how much to eat. " Salter, JAm DietAssoa 1986; 16.355 15 Children are Overfed But Undernourished % Chldrass con"Wing Racosssrnxsded Intako 90 - so 70 60 . s0 40 . 30 20 10- 6-11 No. 1 Yr. 1-4 Yrs. 5�Yrc. 9-14 Yn. Data compiled by John Lasekan, Ross Labs �. from NHANES 1999-2000 and the Continuing Food Surveyi994-96, 1998 Cab= Note Energy (kcal) Magnesiran YarrnA Vitarrn C rim Iron Phosphor 15-19 Yn. Children's Eating Patterns Change with Age (CATCH) • 291 kids in grades: 3rd 5th 8th • Skip breakfast: 1 % 6% 15% • Ate any vegetable: 56% 50% 41% • Ate any fruit: 64% 56% 37% • Drank milk: 99% 98% 90% • Drank fruit juice: 44% 47% 32% • Drank soda: 21 % 31 % 57% Lytle et al, Am J Health Pro 2000; 14:222 16 t r Pam`• i%4Y V'n, -- A Soft Drink Habit An average of 2 cans per day for teens (300 calories and 20 tspns of sugar) 213 of "vegetable" servings in the U.S. are potato 18 Schools are a Child's Second "Horne" • 55 million students in U.S. schools • 3540% of daily energy consumed at school • School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs (USDA) • Competitive foods: a la carte, vended foods, and school stores • "Open" lunches — home and fast-food French, Am J Pub Health 2003; 93:1161 19 Nutritional Contributions of School Breakfast Program • Greater energy/ day • Vit C • Phosphorus • Calcium • Magnesium • Riboflavin • Fiber Yet many children and teens skip breakfast Eating a School Lunch Promotes Better Nutrition • Consume twice the servings of fruits and vegetables _ • Higher intake of milk = \ and dairy. i • Larger amounts of meat • Greater amount of grains • More vitamins and minerals NSLP impact holds true for lunch an 24-hour intake. USDA Food and Nutrition Report No. CN-0I-CDI 20 Top 10 High School mended Foods School is a learning lab — model the ideal Juice drinks • Soda • Fruit juice • Candy bars • Cookies • Candy • Cheese puffs • Chips • Snack mix • Sport drinks Story et al, JADA 1996; 96:123 • M111C ficl*Auy 88% 81% 77% 60% 58 % 56% 54% 54% 40% 35% �) A 0oflL.)WCCI 6% 21 Snackwise- Our objective was to create a simple method to assess the nutrient density and nutritional value of snack foods consumed by those 5 years and older Kristina Houser, RD, Borden Center, Children's Hospital Parameters for SnackwlseTM Nutrient Parameters Points Energy > 250 -1 < 250 +1 Fat > 10% -1 Sat >15% -1 Protein > 5 g +2 Sugar > 20 g -1 Fiber > 3 g +2 Vit A > 10% +1 Vit C > 10% +1 Iron > 10% +1 Calcium > 10% +2 22 '' SnackwiseTM vs Dietitians points to- m 0 V Least nutritious 8— Q Moderately nutritious p A Most nutritious 6— A 0 A 4— mA A O 2— 0 tD 0 tD0 O O 00 O O O 00 00 0- I w v Iw v vv v v -2— v v �cv ■ v 1 2 3 4 5 Dietitian Ratings Assessment of Vended Foods Food Serving Size Points Category (oz) M&Ms, Plain 1.69 -2 1 M&Ms, Peanuts 1.74 -2 1 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups 1.50 -1 1 Snicker's bar 2.00 -2 1 Cheeto's 1.12 -1 1 Doritos 1.00 0 1 Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies 2.00 -3 1 York peppermint pattie 1.40 1 2 Lays, baked 1.12 2 2 Pretzels 1.12 2 2 Granola bar, oats and honey 1.50 2 2 Crackers, Goldfish® 1.07 2 2 Peanuts, honey roasted 1.00 2 2 Chex Mix, traditional 1.75 4 3 Chex, milk and cereal bar 1.40 9 3 Morning mix, fruit and nut 1.15 6 3 1 Least nutritious, 2 Moderately nutritious, 3 Most nutritious 23 Even Small Alterations in .Daily Energy Balance Closing the energy gap by only 100 kcal/day — the equivalent of 8 oz of sweetened soft drink -- Drops 36,500 kcal / year which equals 10 lbs in weight Soft Drink Contracts in Schools Hill, Science 2003; 299:853 ...are a concern for of Pediatrics the American Academy 24 C' Sweetened Drinks What are the Concerns? • Excess added sugars in a nutrient -poor form • Extra calories per day • Displacement of nutrient -rich alternatives • Dental damage School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) • Surveyed 51 state education agencies, 523 school districts, 841 school food service, and 927 schools • School Districts: — 33% allowed advertising in buildings — 50% with soft drink contract and 80% of those given a share of sales — Student access to vended drinks • 58% elementary, 83% middle, 93% high schools • 70% had access during lunch, despite USDA rules Wechsler et al, J Sch Health 2001; 357:505 25 What Kids Drink Makes a Difference Mrdjenovic, J Pediatr 2003:142:604 6-13 yr olds consuming >12 oz of sweet drinks/ day over 4-8 weeks Less milk (122-147 g per day) Lower protein, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vit A Increased energy intake by 190 kcal 1.1 kg more weight gain Television Time is Excessive AAP recommends no TV until 2 yrs, 1-2 hrs/ day for kids • 2-7 yr olds > 2.5 hrs/ day TV, games�`l • 8-18 yr olds > 4.5 hrs/ day • Over 25% of kids waking hours is TV • > 4 hrs/ day tied with fatness and BMI • African -American and Hispanics and those of lower socio-economic means, even more Robinson, Ped Chn N Amer 200149:1017; Anderson, JAMA 1998 279:938 i FM TV Ads, Food & Obesity • TV time correlates with more snacks, fats, and soda but less fruits and veggies • TV commercials influence preschooler's food preferences and requests to parents • Weekdays 17-18%, weekend 26% of total daily calories consumed during TV by 3rk5th graders • TV time correlates with type 2 diabetes in adults 27 Not Just Physical Education Physical Fitness J In 3-4'h grade PE the average time spent in continuous movement was 2 minutes • Fitness activities daily • Active recess • Physical Education • After -school programs • Intramural programs • Community/ School recreation programs on weekends and in summer The Neighborhood A Planned Community 28 29 l w� wu4�� a e e9�m,N 19s „nfi m1 IfAk��sfa��r`t