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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/2011 - Regular Agenda Packet - Parks Board (2)ton [or qn,� 41q"PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CAR � + AGENDA ACCREDITED A Crry or (;C3LLrGr; STnTiory �ee p Recreatl°� Pa' REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 8,2011 The Green Room P.- Creek Colgate College Station, TX 77840 1. Call to order and Roll Call. 2. Possible action concerning requests for absences of members. 3. Hear visitors, 4. Consideration, possible approval, and discussion of minutes from the meeting of January 11, 2011. 5. Discussion regarding the Annual Report for City Council. 6. Update on the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan report. 7. Discussion and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Goals for FY11. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning the current Capital Improvements Program: ➢ Capital Improvements and Park Land Dedication Project Lists of February 2011. ➢ Dedications of Less than Five Acres o Randall's University Park, Replat of Lot 3R-2 N Park Zone 2 9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. • Next Regular Meeting — March 8, 2011, The Green Room at Wolf Pen Creek M 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 &ww cstx. pvv. 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 February, 2011. For the meeting to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Green Room at Wolf Pen Creek, 1015 Colgate, College Station, Texas, 77840. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the day of 2011, at p.m. City of College Station, Texas BY: Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary 1, 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 1 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 2011. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 8Y. STATE OF TEXAS } COUNTY OF BRAZOS ) Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of 2011, Notary Public — Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: wn c­ n� �'. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CAPRAcc � n g (*Or'" MINUTES "� � CITY or COULGE STtiTION �Batl Rnroa4�°�A� REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 8, 2011 The Green Room at Wolf Pen Creek - 1015 Colgate College Station, TX 77840 ., STAFF PRESENT: Amanda Putz, Board Secretary; Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent, Pete Vanecek, Senior Parks Planner BOARD PRESENT: Gary Erwin, Chair; Gerard Kyle, Millie Burrell, Jon Denton, George Jessup, Douglas Becker, Billy Hart, Shane Wendel, Susan Fox VISITORS: Amanda Parker, 600 University Oaks, College Station Robyn Caldwell, 4132 McFarland, College Station 1. Call to order and Roll Call: The meeting was called to order with a quorum present at 7:00 p.m. 2. Possible action concerning requests for absences of members:.Hearing none, this item was closed. 3. Hear visitors: Hearing none, this item was closed. 4. Consideration. possible aDDroval. and discussion of minutes from the, meeting of January 11. 2011: Jon Denton made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted, and Millie Burrell seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. S. Discussion regarding the Annual Report for City Council: Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent, reported on this item. The Board was asked to put together a report of the Board's accomplishments from the past year for city council. Gary Erwin, Chair, commented that in the past that staff composed the report, and he felt comfortable with staff continuing to do so. The Board agreed that staff continue to compose the report, and bring it back to the Board for their review. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 6. Uodate on the Recreation. Park. and ®Den Soace Master Plan report: Douglas Becker and Susan Fox reported on the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan sub -committee meeting updates. Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. N Silly Hart arrived at 7:12 p.m. N 7. Discussion and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Goals for FY1.1.: Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 8e Presentation, possible action, and discussion concernincl the current, Capital Improvements Pro rc� arm: 3�- Capital I orovernents and Park land Dedication Proiect Lists of. February 2011: Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner, reported on the Capital Improvement Project Lists. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. > Dedications of Less than Five Acres: Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner, reported on the Dedications of Less than Five Acres: o Randall`s University Park, Replat of Lot 3R-2 N Park Zone 2 9. Presentation. vossible action, and discussion on future agenda items. A Board Member may inouire about a subiect for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing volicv may be given. Anv deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subiect on an agenda for a subsequent rneetina m Next Regular Meeting — March 8, 2011, The Green Room at Wolf Pen Creek 10. Adiourn: Douglas Becker made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Gerard Kyle seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. 2 February 8, 2011 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Air CITY 01' Horne o f Texas Ad -Al fJnhvrsity' 1101 Texas Avenue South, P.O. Sox 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 i, 6 Date: February 1, 2011 To: Joint Sub -Committee of the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members From: David Schmitz and Bob Cowell Subject: Discussion of Draft Recreation, Packs, and Open Space Master Plan As you are aware, the staffs of the Parrs and. Recreation Department and the Planning and Development Services Department have been working on a revised draft of the Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Master Plan. Most recently, the concept of the plan was presented to the Council at their retreat Qanuary 21"). This concept was based on information presented to the Joint Sub -Committee a month or so ago. The Council concurred with the concept approach and provided some additional direction to staff as we work to cornl�lete the draft. We have attached a copy of the draft information that was presented to Council at their retreat for your reference. This information, once revised and formatted will essentially, function as an Executive Summary of the Master Plan. Please review this information to gain a better understanding of the concept that staff is proposing in the draft plan. The purpose of the meeting on the 1" is to update the Joint Sub -Committee members on this concept, on the comments from the Council at their retreat, and to solicit further input on both the concept and on the proposed strategies and actions. To assist in that effort, in addition to the information presented to the Council, we have developed a list of questions that accompany the identified draft goals, strategies, and actions that we hope will assist you in providing further ideas about specific actions that will be used to implement the concepts contained in the Master Plan. It is this list of questions and the related development of an expanded action item list that will constitute the bulk of the upcoming; meeting, Home of Texas A&M University Following the meeting on the V, staff will complete the revised draft and will distribute it to the Joint Sub -Committee for review. We expect this step to be complete by mid February at which time we will schedule a meeting of the Joint Sub -Committee (probably late February) to solicit comments on the draft plan. It is then anticipated that a revised final draft will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning & Zoning Commission at some point in March. Finally, it is anticipated that a final formatted version of the Master Plan will be prepared and presented for public hearings and adoption by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commission somethne in April and the City Council in May. Thank you for your assistance with this effort and we look forward to working with you on the draft at the meeting on the 1". Home of Texas A&M University Questions to assist in the development of detailed action items The following information includes the draft goals and strategies for the Master Plan. L What (if any) additional strategies might be developed to move in the direction of the identified goal? 2. For each, strategy, what specific actions would be necessary to implement the strategy? 3. For each of these actions, who would need to be involved? flow long would it take to implement? When would the action need to be initiated? What are the costs associated with the action? An example would be: Goal — Protected open space, natural features, and natural resources contrilwing to the unique character dedred,i`nr various areas of the City andfir the City as a whole Strategy — Greening the Co throiruh park restoration, plantings, streetscape, etc. Specific actions: Develop a detailed planting plan and schedule for each park owned by the City • Lead — Parks and Recreation Department • Time -Frame — Start immediately, complete plans for all parks within 3 years, initiate plantings within one year of completing plan for each park • Costs - ????? for initial plantings, ????? for on -going operations and maintenance (Note: O&M costs represent a reduction of ????? from current O&M costs • Other Information — Should also take steps to seek grant assistance, may want to enlist assistance of other groups such as TEF'.X, the Master Naturalist Program, Keep Brazos Beuatiful, etc. Develop a detailed strectscape plan for the City that would be applied to various thoroughfares appropriate to each context • Lead — Parks and Recreation Department (with assistance from Planning & Development Services and Public Works) • Time -Frame — Within 1-3 years of Master flan adoption, initiate plantings within one year of streetscape plan adoption • Costs - ????? for consulting assistance, ???? for initial plantings, ????? for on- going operations and maintenance • Other Information — May also require ordinance amendments to detail how thoroughfares built through development are addressed Home of Teas A&M University Draft Master Plan Goals and Strategies Resource Conservation & City Character, Protected open space, natural features, and natural resources contributing to the unique character desiredjbr various areas of the Ciy and for the City as a whole • Greening the City through park restoration, plantings, streetscape, etc. • Green parks and recreation design and operations • Preservation of open spaces through acceptance of land dedications and acquisition Health & Wellness Pinks and Recreation .gstem enabling residents to attain and sustain an active l fes yle and reduce the economic costs associated with poor health • Provide open space and parks in close proximity to residences • Enhance existing parks and facilities to increase opportunities to be more physically active Economic Sustainability Parks and Recreation system that adds economic valve to the Ciy through enhanced property values, reduced medical costs, and through attraction ofguests and participants to events and programs • Identify and support one or two signature events within the community • Ensure that parks, preserved open space, greenways, etc are located within close proximity to residences Connectivity & Mobility Pangs and open spaces linked together and to the Ciy's vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian networks • Link parks to larger transportation system • Link parks to greenway system • Use parks to further implementation of the City's adopted Plans (Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood plans, thoroughfare plan, bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways plan, etc.) Parkland & Nein_hborhood Character Nigh -quality environments located in close proximi y to as many residences as practical meeting the needs and levels of service of those residents • Renovate and enhance existing parks and facilities • Meet future parks and recreation needs through a diversity of context -based park types (such as regional parks, community parks, neighborhood parks, linear parks, etc.) • Provide open space and parks in close proximity to residences • Preserve open space areas that contribute to the character of a neighborhood or contain significant natural features Diversi�v in Recreation & Cultural ProZrams Opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities and to celebrate the diversity of cultures found in the communi y Home of Texas A&M University • Provide inter -generational facilities in all parks and facilities • Develop a community center within the City • Provide high -quality youth prograrns and facilities • Continue development and programming of the Wolf Pen District as a unique facility that protects significant natural features, offers gathering places for the entire City, and offers opportunities to celebrate our City's diversity in the arts and culture Responsible Governance Cnst-effective ystem where thosegeneratin,g demand for fircilities andpro�grarns prnvide the means to deliver those facilities and prograrns and avhere partnerships are maximiked • identify projected O&M costs for facilities and programs and identify revenue sources to meet these needs • Develop and implement the "pay to play" concept for recreation programs and facilities • Seek out and implement partnership opportunities with CSTSD, private recreation providers, private developers, land trusts, and others Home of Texas A&M University Open Space, y. Recreation Master Concept Summary - ®raft January 21, 2011 1 "Provide a diversity of facility and leisure services which are geographically accessible to our citizens" - Parks and Recreation Department mission statement By Year 2020 we will...... In the Year 2020, it is projected that the City of College Station will have a population of nearly 114,000 (20,000 more than today). Between now and then, we want to accomplish the following: o Continue to use parks and open space to define the character of neighborhoods, corridors, districts, and therefore the entire City o Retain accreditation status with the National Parks and Recreation Association o Add neighborhood parkland as needed to continue to provide at least 3.5 acres of neighborhood parkland for every 1,000 residents a Add community parkland as needed to continue to provide at least 3.5 acres of community parkland for every 1,000 residents o Complete all voter -approved capital projects n Develop Southeast Community Park on Rock Prairie Road and acquire land for a site for a new Community park in the Southwest portion of the City • Increase the amount of parkland and open space located in close proximity (<1,500 feet) to residences o Increase the number of trees planted and preserved in existing parks, existing and new city facilities, and along city streets o Renovate and upgrade existing neighborhood parks to intergenerational standards a Increase and enhance pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to and between parks and open space o Develop a community center o Fully implement the Green Parks and Recreation Program (waste reduction and recycling, water conservation, land uses, air quality, and energy conservation o Develop a Park Enterprise Fund and other sources of revenue to sustain recreation program and facility enhancements o Enhance partnerships with private development interests and other public entities in the provision of park, open space, and recreation offerings o Increase the diversity of park types and develop design guidelines and standards for each Why Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Programs Matter in College Station Why are parks, open space, and recreation programs important to the residents of the City of College Station? There are many and varied reasons parks, open space, and recreation programs are important components to the success of the City and to the lives of its many residents. These reasons range from the esoteric - the role parks and open space play in the physical growth pattern of the City to the very practical - locations for children to play and for adults to remain active and healthy. Recent surveys and focus groups of city residents noted their belief that parks, open space, and recreation programs play a critical role in the prevention of vouth crime, enhancin-a real estate values, and imrarovinR health within the community. These same respondents indicated a desire to focus on "greening the City", improving the City's network of trails, continuing high levels of maintenance for parks and facilities, and continuing to offer high -quality youth -oriented programs. Further, these same respondents (nearly 90%) indicated a preference for maintaining or increasing funding for parks, open space, and recreation programs. Recent voter -approved funding initiatives for additional park development, open space acquisition, and recreation programs further validate the significance residents place on parks, open space, and recreation in College Station. For the purposes of this overview, a brief explanation of the role parks, open space, and recreation programs can play in neighborhood and community character, property value and tax revenue enhancement, and health and wellness will be provided. m Neighborhood and Community Character Since its founding, neighborhoods within College Station and the very pattern of the City itself, has been greatly influenced by the location and design of its parks and open space. The City's first park (Thomas Park) was established in 1938, the same years as the City's incorporation. Thomas Park's central location within the surrounding neighborhood established much of this neighborhood's unique character, impacted its development pattern, and provided ready access to recreation opportunities. Similar patterns of development can be found throughout the City in neighborhoods as diverse as Oakwood with Brison Park, Edelweiss with Edelweiss Park, Lincoln Street Neighborhood with the Lincoln Center and W.A. Tarrow Park, and Pebble Creek with Lick Creek Park. The fact is that for essentially all of its history, the City of College Station has been a city of neighborhoods built around parks and open space networks. The recently updated Comprehensive Plan envisions nothing less in the future. The plan is built around a land use concept that results in places of distinction, that is, neighborhoods of enduring character, corridors and districts with unique natural and man-made features, preserved rural areas, and a context sensitive mobility system. Parks and open space are critical to this vision. The Comprehensive Plan establishes the following as the goal for the City's future parks and recreation system — a diversity of narks, gr ways, and the arts for the leisure and recreation as well as for the entertainment, education, and culture to achieve a high auality of life for all residents and visitors. Parks have and are expected to continue to play an integral role in the character of neighborhoods and the City as a whole. * Property Value and Tax Revenue Enhancement One of the many benefits associated with the parks and open space provided in College Station has been the increase in property values near such areas. Extensive research has 3 been conducted nation-wide demonstrating that properties located near parks and open space benefit with higher property values, which in turn also typically result in higher tax revenues to the City. One such study in the Dallas -Fort Worth area demonstrated a 20% premium for properties located within 100-200 feet of a park. Even properties located as far as 1,500 feet from a park saw an increase in values. Further, parks and open space are a highly desired amenity by many, increasing the marketability of new developments, providing a benefit to those developing and marketing such projects. Local examples of this dynamic can be seen throughout the City, Properties fronting on Thomas or Brison Park, properties backing along the protected open space of Lick Creek Park, and the entire Wolf Pen District are but a few examples of local property values that benefit substantially from their proximity to parks or open space. One of the most effective ways for the City to increase its tax revenues is by taking steps that add value to existing properties. This is seen every time the City constructs a new road through open land or extends a sewer line to a property. A very cost-effective way to realize such increases is through the protection of open space, especially those that offer recreation opportunities with limited maintenance responsibilities — such as urban forests, greenways, etc. Parks and open space have played a significant role in increasing the value and marketability of property in the City and are expected to do so into the future. • Health and Wellness Regular physical activity increases life expectancy, reduces the risk of obesity and the many - related health issues. The Center for Disease Control estimates that nation-wide an estimated 17% of children and adolescents are obese. Studies indicate that children that are obese are far more likely to become adults that are obese. The CDC estimates that between 1998 and 2000, the State of Texas spent $5.3 Billion on obesity related medical expense. The CDC reports that the design of neighborhoods and communities that result in less walkability, the lack of sidewalks and bicycle facilities, and lack of access to safe places to nlav as maior contributors to low rates of phvsical activity by adults and children. Parks provide amenities such as playgrounds, trails, and athletic fields that encourage physical activity. The structured and regular programming of these parks and other city facilities for activities such as organized sports, after school care, etc help ensure the opportunities to engage in physical activities are maximized. National surveys indicate that nearly 90% of all Americans participate in at least some form of outdoor recreation annually. In College Station, recent surveys and focus groups indicate that nearly 40% of residents visit a City park and nearly 34% use a walking or biking trail once a week or more. National studies indicate that park use and phvsical activity increases as Darks are located in closer proximity to residences.. The same studies indicated that the communities that have 4 more park facilities also have populations reporting more physical activity levels. Further, these studies indicate that organized recreation programs, good park maintenance, and specific types of facilities (such as playgrounds and skate parks), increase physical activities, especially among children. The number, design, and location of parks and recreation facilities play a significant role in the rote of physical activity, which itself is a major contributor to the health and wellness of children and adults. Current Conditions It is always helpful to understand where one is before setting out on a different path. The development of the master plan is no exception. The following is intended to provide a snapshot of some of the most critical factors in parks, open space, and recreation planning. m Population and Housing The population of College Station is currently estimated at nearly 94,500. At the time of the adoption of the current Parks Master Plan (2003) it was estimated that the population of the City of College Station was approximately 78,300. Therefore, it is estimated that the Pooulation of the Citv has increased by aooroximately 16.200 or 21% between 2003 and 2010. It is estimated that there are currently slightly more than 36,000 dwelling units present in College Station. It is estimated that at the time of the adoption of the current Master Plan (2003) there were approximately 31,000 dwelling units. Therefore, it is estimated that the number of dwelling units in the Citv have increased by aomoximately 5,000 or 16% between 2003 and 2010. « Current System The City of College Station currently has nearly 1,200 acres of developed parklands and approximately 118 acres of undeveloped parkland. In 2003, the system consisted of nearly 560 acres of developed parkland and approximately 640 acres of undeveloped parklands, thus the entire system has grown by about 120 acres of 9% between 2003 and 2010. The City also currently maintains more than 30 miles of striped bike lanes, 130 miles of sidewalks, and 8 miles of multi -use paths. The City has also acquired more than 500 acres of flood -prone property through the greenway program. The Department provides a wide range of programs, which serve not only College Station's population but also residents of Bryan and Brazos County. Aquatics programs include swim lessons, aquatic camps, water aerobics, and lifeguard training. Organized athletic leagues for adults and youth include basketball, flag football, softball, tennis, volleyball, and track and field. The Department sponsors a number of annual educational programs, celebrations, and joint events with local entities. The Arbor Day Celebration, Black History Month, and a Certified Pool Operators Course are but a few examples. In association with the College Station Independent School District, the Parks and Recreation Department's "XTRA Education" program offers over 165 classes in leisure learning, including such fields as dance, the culinary arts, music and voice, and computers. The two entities also co-sponsor "Kids Klub," an after -school enrichment program for children in grades pre kindergarten through sixth, and a jointly operated natatorium at the Junior High School (now College Station Middle School). Since 2003, the addition of a number of program include but are not limited to kickball as an organized athletic league, Sister Cities Event, International Scholars Picnic, as well as the "Starlight Music Series held at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. The survey conducted and focus groups held in anticipation of the development of the master plan indicate that aoproximateiv 40% of the residents in Colleee Station visit a neighborhood or community nark at least once a week. This same information indicated that nearly 34% of residents use a walkine/bike trail at least once a week, nearlv 30% use a city swimming pool at least once a month, and more than 50% indicated thev attend an event or festival at least a few times each vear,. Playgrounds, ponds, and picnic areas are also used frequently. In 2003, it was estimated that there were 130,000 visits to the city's swimming pools annually. By 2009, this number had increased to 139,000. In 2003, it was estimated that nearly 3,000 participated in Xtra Education classes. This number remained virtually unchanged by 2009. In 2003, it was estimated that there were nearly 49,000 visits to the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. By 2009, this number had increased to nearly 185,000. In 2003, , it was estimated that there were approximately 68,000 visits to the Lincoln Center. By 2009, this number had increased to nearly 83,000. • Current Funding The Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget of $8,349,027 (FY 2010-11) is approximately 3.6°% of the City's total budget of $233,465,937 (represents 13.8% of the total general fund). Currently, the Department has 88 full-time budgeted positions (out of a total City government staff of approximately 924.5 full-time equivalent positions). In 2003, the Department's operating budget was $6,091,330, approximately 16% of the City's total budget. There were 72 full-time budgeted positions. The budget has grown by $2,257,697 or 27% and 16 budgeted positions since 2003. Total spending on parks and recreation services is currently 888.35 per capita (based on population estimate of 94,500). In 2003, per capita spendinp- was $77,79. There has been an increase of 12% or $10.56. By Ordinance the City requires that residential development provide developed parkland with projects or fees in lieu. The intent of this ordinance is to ensure that parks and recreation needs associated with new development are primarily paid by the new residents creating the increased demand. The City recently increased the fees associated with neighborhood parks and added a fee for community parks to ensure that the funds collected were keeping pace with the costs of providing such facilities. Between 2003 and 2010, the Citv collected nearly $3.8 Million in parkland dedication park development fees. These fees are in addition to land dedicated and parks developed concurrent with development, though this number has been relatively small in recent years. During this same time, the Citv expended from these funds XXXXX on parkland acquisition, and XXXXX on parkland development. « Adopted Standards and LOS Most communities evaluate need and establish standards for levels of service following three approaches. One approach is the standards based approach, referencing adopted standards of the National Recreation and Park Association. The second approach is the demands based approach, referencing community -based input from such sources as surveys, focus groups, and task forces. The third approach is the resource based approach, referencing the natural and man-made features present in the community that may warrant protection or offer recreation opportunities. For a number of years, the City has had an objective of retaining at least 7 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents while accommodating population growth, Using the population estimate of 84,500 City residents (94,500 residents minus the 10,000 students living on campus) and the 1,318 acres of parkland in the system there is an average of 7.5 acres of parkland available for every 1,000 residents. This calculation excludes the two regional parks (Lick Creek Park and Veterans Park) and the arboretum. In 2003, there was an average of 8.92 acres of parkland available for every 1.000 residents. Since 2003, there has been a decrease of 1.42 acres of parkland for every 1,000 residents, Though this metric is best established by local preference, for comparison purposes, a recent study conducted by the Trust for Public Land found that the median value for U.S. cities of varying density, was approximately 13 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. 7 The reduction in acres of parkland per 1,000 acres in recent years is likely due to several variables, but most certainly, the challenges associated with securing land for park development, the City's preference for fewer, larger parks, and concerns over the availability of funds to cover long-term operations and maintenance costs have resulted in a slower pace of park development. It is anticipated that these challenges are likely to remain in the future if a different approach is not pursued, Based on the afore -mentioned approaches to establishing levels of service, if the City adds no additional parkland, it is vroiected that the city will be nearly 60 acres deficient in neighborhood parkland and more than 50 acres deficient in community parkland, resulting in a decrease in the acres of parkland per 1,000 residents to a value of approximately 5.6 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Additionally, based on the same approaches, the City is need of additional adult athletic fields, basketball courts, flag football fields, open play areas, picnic tables, community centers, shelters, soccer fields, tennis courts, walking trails, and youth athletic fields. What are the Goals? Just as it is important to understand where we are today, we must have a sense of what our preferred future is to successfully develop the Master Plan. Preferred conditions are based on a combination of need, opportunity, and vision. The City's adopted Comprehensive Plan, the input from community members, and the direction from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning & Zoning Commission provide the visionary elements of this preferred future. Opportunities are presented through development activities that occur over the next decade and also through the presence of the unique natural features found within College Station, such as forested and riparian areas. Needs are based upon current deficiencies and anticipated deficiencies as the City's population grows and changes. Each of these aspects will help define a preferred future, establish goals and set strategies for accomplishing such a future. ® Relationship to Comprehensive Plan As noted previously, the City's Comprehensive Plan focuses on the City's future as one of accommodating growth and expansion in a manner resulting in unique places of distinction. Parks and open space are integral to this future. As in the past 75 years, it is expected that parks and open space, will be one of the kev determinants to the phvsical form of our manv neighborhoods, special corridors and districts, and thus the City as a whole. Further, the Comprehensive Plan envisions a City where parks, greenways, and recreation programs play an integral role in improving the quality of life for the residents of College Station. Parks, open space. and recreation ovoortunities foster social, environmental_, and health benefits by uniting families, building cultural diversity, promoting stewardship of E natural resources, attracting business, enhancing property values, and offering places for a healthy lifestyle. d Key Objectives The key objectives of the Master Plan are noted in the following: o Use parks and open space to shape the physical form of neighborhoods, corridors, and districts o Develop and implement more cost-effective ways to acquire, develop and maintain parks and open space and to deliver recreation programs o Meet identified needs and adopted guidelines and standards o Increasing "green" operations o Emphasis on open space and natural area preservation and restoration and on the "greening" of parks, city facilities, and streets ® Gaps Between Where We are and Where We Need to be With an understanding of where we are and where we need to be, we can turn our attention to identifying the gaps. As noted earlier, the development of this Master Plan has relied on varying approaches to determine the parks, open space, and recreation needs of the residents and visitors of College Station. This assessment indicates the: o Need to develop park prototypes or models that are less costly to maintain n Need to secure additional funding sources for parks, open space, and recreation c) Need to be certain that parkland acquisition and park development keeps pace with the rate of development to maintain identified parkland to resident ratios o Need to provide additional opportunities for parks and open space to be located in close proximity to more n Need to provide more "natural" amenities such as more trees, passive areas, and non -programmed play areas. o Need to provide more pedestrian and bicycle facilities in parks and connecting parks o Need additional park enhancements and facilities that address changing needs and demographics — examples include community parks, skate parks, urban parks, and community centers o Need to provide additional athletic facilities including softball and baseball fields, basketball courts, flag football fields, playgrounds, shelters, swimming pools, and practice fields o Need to maintain park facilities at a high level o Need to enhance awareness of the City's facilities and programs through various media o Need to maintain and enhance partnerships with other partners such as the College Station Independent School District 0i All of these needs, of course must be met in an increasingly challenging economic environment. It is therefore, that these needs be met in innovative and efficient ways that will, in many instances represent significant departures from past practices. Goals and Strategies o Resource Conservation & City Character Protected open space, natural features, and natural resources contributing to the unique character desired for various areas of the City and for the City as a whole ➢ Greening the City through park restoration, plantings, streetscape, etc. ➢ Green parks and recreation design and operations ➢ Preservation of open spaces through acceptance of land dedications and acquisition o Health & Wellness Parks and Recreation system enabling residents to attain and sustain an active lifestyle and reduce the economic costs associated with poor health ➢ Provide open space and parks in close proximity to residences ➢ Enhance existing parks and facilities to increase opportunities to be more physically active o Economic 5ustainability Parks and Recreation system that adds economic value to the City through enhanced property values, reduced medical costs, and through attraction of guests and participants to events and programs ➢ Identify and support one or two signature events within the community ➢ Ensure that parks, preserved open space, greenways, etc are located within close proximity to residences o Connectivity & Mobility Parks and open spaces linked together and to the City's vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian networks ➢ Link parks to larger transportation system ➢ Link parks to greenway system ➢ Use parks to further implementation of the City's adopted Plans (Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood plans, thoroughfare plan, bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways plan, etc.) IN o Parkland & Neighborhood Character High -quality environments located in close proximity to as many residences as practical meeting the needs and levels of service of those residents ➢ Renovate and enhance existing parks and facilities ➢ Meet future parks and recreation needs through a diversity of context -based park types (such as regional parks, community parks, neighborhood parks, linear parks, etc.) ➢ Provide open space and parks in close proximity to residences ➢ Preserve open space areas that contribute to the character of a neighborhood or contain significant natural features o Diversity in Recreation & Cultural Programs Opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities and to celebrate the diversity of cultures found in the community ➢ Provide inter -generational facilities in all parks and facilities ➢ Develop a community center within the City ➢ Provide high -quality youth programs and facilities ➢ Continue development and programming of the Wolf Pen District as a unique facility that protects significant natural features, offers gathering places for the entire City, and offers opportunities to celebrate our City's diversity in the arts and culture o Responsible Governance Cost-effective system where those generating demand for facilities and programs provide the means to deliver those facilities and programs and where partnerships are maximized ➢ Identify projected O&M costs for facilities and programs and identify revenue sources to meet these needs ➢ Develop and implement the "pay to play" concept for recreation programs and facilities ➢ Seek out and implement partnership opportunities with CSISD, private recreation providers, private developers, land trusts, and others 11 Conceptual Physical Framework The Framework or Physical Concept — Hierarchy and diversity of parks designed to protect natural features and open space and provided necessary recreation opportunities with linkages between park types. Local and Neighborhood parks located close to as many residences as practical. q �z hiwkdPf.GFL' r �A MO, It ' � AAAIE VV O;Zt<'... �ltNLaa}4d(�'Y r.. fit" s• d siy 12 Increased Diversity in Park Types and Designs —Move away from "one size fits all" and toward context appropriate design. Create opportunitiesjexpectotions for additional privately maintained facilities to meet some or all dedication requirements. a. Parka A natural oroserva available for unstructured recreation, A. park may be Independent of suttounding building Fronlages., Its Landscape shall consist of Patfis:and trallg,.msadaws, vraterbodles, woodland and apeh shelters, all paluraisllcally.dlsposed..Parits msy.be;liiaa#; following the trajectories of nature{ adrrldors. Tne'minimum size shatl,be $acres; Large# parks may be approved by VWarrant aSSpecial Disidcts in:ill zones , b. Green: An Open Space, evaifable for.unstructured recreation, AGreen may be spatially defined bytandseaping rather than bulldingFromages, Its landseapeshallconatstoflawnandtrees, natu- ralistically disposed. The minimum size shall be €12 acre and the maximum shall be a acr- e, Square:, An Open Space available fof unsiructured recieallon and Olvic purposes. A Square Is spatially defined by building Frontages, Its landscope shall consist of paths, lawns and trees, formally disposed. Squares snail be located at thajotorsection of Important Thoroughfares, The minimum size shall be 112 acre and the maximum shall be 5 acres. d.Plaia; An - Open *M available for Civic purposes and Comrharclal activities. A Plaza shall be spafaily defined by building Frontages, its landscape shall consist primailly of pavement. Trees are optionalRazas w;':W-balocaled'attheintersectionofimportantstreets.Theminimumsize shall be €12 acre and the maximum shall.be 2 acres, e, Playground: An Open $pace designed and equipped forthe recreation of chlldren. Aplayground seine be fenced and may include an open shelter. Playgrounds shall be Interspersed wilhtn Residential was end may be pieced within a Block. Playgrounds may be Included within parks and greens. There shall be 110 minimum or maximum size. 13 Revised Prototypical Park "Model" — Neighborhood Park designs that continue to meet recreation needs but in a more cost-effective way and in a way that protects and enhances natural features. C., TIN, P Id lull, W.I101011 alloy PArk IMUIGS V�' �..y 1�1 W3.16"'d wq� ��J'f's a WIftd by waw 5mmo9 IlWo.pllrl,flun PON, r Jj* Tml It 1-11 1" 011.OINTf Iql� . C Or New Neighborhood Park Models — Focus Equally Placed on Natural Resource Protection and Active Recreation Focus on Natural Resource Protection and Passive Recreation with Limited Focus on Active Recreation 14 U:U Revised Fiscal Approach —Less costly neighborhood parks, opportunities/requirements for some or all neighborhood parkland dedications to be met through privately maintained parks and open space, greater emphasis on community parks to meet more costly recreation needs, Development and implementation of recreation enterprise fund, continue to enhance "pay to play" concepts Revised operations Approach — New leadership, less costly neighborhood park maintenance model, greater emphasis on open space and natural area preservation and restoration, continue to "green operations", continued and expanded partnerships 15 StationCity of College •m "...achieve and maintain a diversity of parks, greenways, and the arts for leisure and recreation as well as for entertainment, education, and culture to achieve a high quality of life for all residents and visitors" College Station Recreation,, Park, and Open Space Resource Conservation & City Character Health & Wellness Economic Sustainability Connectivity & Mobility Parkland & Neighborhood Character Diversity in Recreation & Cultural Programs Responsible Governance Goals Resource Conservation & City Character. Protected open space, natural features, and natural resources contributing to the unique character desired for various areas of the City and for the City as a whole Health & Wellness Parks and Recreation system enabling residents to attain and sustain an active lifestyle and reduce the economic costs associated with poor health Economic Sustainabilitv Parks and Recreation system that adds economic value to the City through enhanced property values, reduced medical costs, and through attraction of guests and participants to events and programs Connectivity & Mobillty Parks and open spaces linked together and to the City's vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian networks Parkland & Neighborhood Character High -quality environments located in close proximity to as many residences as practical meeting the needs and levels of service of those residents Diversitv in Recreation & Cultural Prop -rams Opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities and to celebrate the diversity of cultures found in the community Responsible Governance Cost-effective system where those generating demand for facilities and programs provide the means to deliver those facilities and programs and where partnerships are maximized Strategies Resource Conservation & City Character 8 Greening the City through park restoration, plantings, streetscape, etc, ➢ Preservation of open spaces through acceptance of land dedications and acquisition ➢ Support Sustainability practices and Green parks and recreation design and operations ➢ Support the Grimes County Regional Park initiative Health & Wellness ➢ Support a Senior Center initiative ➢ Support the Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness ➢ Promote active Recreation programs for all ages Economic Sustainabilitv ➢ Identify and support one or two signature events within the community ➢ Ensure that parks, preserved open space, greenways, etc are located within close proximity to residences ➢ Support and recommend capital improvement programs and projects in park and recreation facilities ➢ Develop CSPARD partnership/sponsorship opportunities ➢ Conduct annual review and update user fees for facilities and programs Connectivitv & Mobility ➢ Link parks to larger transportation system ➢ Link parks to greenway system ➢ Use parks to further implementation of the City's adopted Plans (Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood plans, thoroughfare plan, bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways plan, etc.) ➢ Coordinate with Greenways coordinator, make suggestions, and comment on the Master Plan, and Hike and Bike Trail System Parkland & Neighborhood Character ➢ Renovate and enhance existing parks and facilities ➢ Meet future parks and recreation needs through a diversity of context -based park types (such as regional parks, community parks, neighborhood parks, linear parks, etc.) ➢ Provide open space and parks in close proximity to residences ➢ Preserve open space areas that contribute to the character of a neighborhood or contain significant natural features ➢ Promote safe and well -maintained park and recreation facilities for all to use as needed. ➢ Review the Park Land dedication ordinance and provide recommendations to City Council (as needed). Diversitv in Recreation and Cultural Programs ➢ Provide inter -generational facilities in all parks and facilities ➢ Develop a community/senior center within the City ➢ Provide high -quality youth programs and facilities ➢ Continue development and programming of the Wolf Pen District as a unique facility that protects significant natural features, offers gathering places for the entire City, and offers opportunities to celebrate our City's diversity in the arts and culture ➢ Promote and support family and youth oriented activities Resoonsible Governance, Accountabilitv and Communication ➢ Identify projected O&M costs for facilities and programs and identify revenue sources to meet these needs ➢ Develop and implement the "pay to play" concept for recreation programs and facilities ➢ Seek out and implement partnership opportunities with CSISD, private recreation providers, private developers, land trusts, and others ➢ Develop an effective communications and marketing plan ➢ Support Staff and Citizens in the endeavors to make the parks and recreation system a quality based department in everyday operations and customer service PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS & PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY `91 FEBRUARY 1, 2011 Capital Improvements Projects Central Park Stimulus Improvements Light Bids Received Veterans Stimulus Improvements Light Bids Received WPC Festival Site & Fountain Out to Bid (Feb 21) Central Maintenance Shop Design In Design Emerald Forest Park Improvements In Design IIII University Park Improvements Parking Lot & Site Improvements In Design Central Concessions Design In Design Woodcreek Park Improvements In Design Georgia K. Fitch In Design 1 Sandstone Shade Cover In Design Thomas Shade Cover In Design Athletic Field Irrigation Upgrades In Design Merry Oaks Area Lights In Design Lemontree Park Swing Set On Hold Steeplechase Park Improvements On Mold Skate Park Construction Pending Construction Contract Brothers Pond Park Concrete Walks, Signs, Pond Improvements & Lighting Pending Construction Contract Tarrow Park Playground & Improvements Pending Council Approval CPD 1 David W. David W. / Pete V CPD/David S. CPD/Pete V. Pete V. CPD/ David W. CPD/Pete V. Pete V. David W. David W. David W. David W. Pete V. Pete V. David W David W. GG1012 GG1013 W PO901 PK1101 PK0713 PK0410 PK1001 PK1114 PK1104 PK1108 PK1112 PK1115 PK1105 PK1106 PK1109 PK0911 $210,000 $295,000 $3,500,000 $200.000 $60,000 $106,000 $96,OOo $62, 000 $103, 500 $15,000 $30,000 $100,000 $25.000 $25,000 $41,000 $720,000 Stimulus Funds Stimulus Funds TIF Funds GOB GOB'08 GOB'08 + Zone 2 Funds GOB'08 GOB '06 CDBG GOB '06 GOB '08 General Fund GOB'08 GOB'08 GOB'08 GOB'08 David W. PK1003 $194,000 GOB'08 ,$73,500 Zone 6 Pete V. PK1103 $133,500L--r$60,000 CDBG r r • • r r $5,904,000 $66,000 Pending/On Held 2 Pending Council Approval 1 In Design 10 Out to Bid / Re -Bid 1 Bids Received 2 Pending Design Contract 0 Pending Construction Contract 2 No Status 0 Under Construction 0 Public Hearing Scheduled 0 RFQ's — Design 0 i 6/11 5111 Park Land Dedication CP & Pete PK0806 $260,000 Emerald Forest Park Playground & 1 In Design Pete PK0713 $58,000 Improvements e :t Woodiand Hills Improvements J Pending Construction Contract Pete PK0523 $30,000 Zone 8 7111 Zone 9 2/11 $5,200 1 $111,690 -cw'���`�vX,y, ""t d 3*a �.� :✓-1"xr� � �;i��`���✓ $448,000 ,' � "''S . t P YibiFl_'o►L�tt _..., _ Pending / On Hold 0 In Desiqn 3 Community I Out to Bid /fie -Bid 0 Park Funds Bids Received 0 $2,832 l Pending Construction Contract 1 Pending Design Contract 0 $221,610 Under Construction 0 $16,258 Under Contract 0 $0 Public Hearin 0 irrigation Landscape Plan for Electric Substation Completed Design Completed Non -Park CIP Projects I I 1 UZfJ WFO175 Pete 160/1 $10,000 Electrical 6/11 $0 $260,000 � o�ap>eteci � Subs#' n' t l C In Design 0 Design Completed 2 Out to Bid 0 Bids Received i 0 Inspection 0 Pending Construction Contract 0 Under Construction e 0 City of College Station Administrative Approval for Required Parkland Dedications of Less than Five Acres 1. Applicant Name: Rabon Metcalf, RME Consultinc Enaineers Address: P.O. Box 9523. Colleae Station, TX 77845 Phone: (979) 764-0704 E-Mail: rabonna.rmenoineer.com 2. Development Name: Randall's University Park Reolat of Lot 3R-2 Project #: 10-00500267 Development Location: 510 Chimnev Hill Drive 3. Dwelling Units: A Single Family 0 Multi -family Units, located in Neighborhood Park Zone 2 Single Family 0 Multi -family Units, located in Community Park Zone C 4, Development Fees and Dedication Requirements: a. Development Fee: Neiahborhood Communitv Total Single Family @ $764.00 per DU $ 3.056 Single Family @ $638,0° per DU $ 2.552 = $ 5,608 Multi -family @ $622,00 per DU $ 0 Multi -family @ $520.00 per DU $ D = $ 0 TOTAL (Neighborhood and Community) = $ 5.608 b. Land Dedication or Fee in Lieu of Land (Choose One): Nelahborhood Communitv Total Single Family: One (1) acre per 102 DU's 0 ac One (1) acre per 105 DU's 0 ac = 0 Multi -family: One (1) acre per 125 DU's 0 ac One (1) acre per 129 DU's 0 ac = 0 TOTAL = 0 NOR — Fee Paid in Lieu of Land Dedication Neiahborhood Community Single Family: @ $314,00 per DU $ 1.256 @ $305.0° per DU $ 1.220 - $ 2,476 Multi -family @ $256.00 per DU $ 0 @ $248.00 per DU $ 0 - $ 0 TOTAL (Neighborhood and Community) _ $ 2.476 S. Comments: The City of College Station agrees to accept: GRAND TOTAL (Neighborhood and Community) 4 Units x $2,021 = $ 8.084 Land Dedication 0 Name Date ac ac Acres LOTS Z thm 3R Pat K• ' fxaNn[Y xu on, cauECE N.T.S. :1 � N W' 40 64 E - I49.44 AIEA51/nEl '. �1 eJ \ 40• {0 �i4 F - dS' fMEA�IREO� � .r N i5iJ -------- --- _ - -- - ----- - ----- --- --- tar. 30 w L _0 - - _7 s 1z ID y t,ffA,il O \ (a„n>f} \f` !'1 Elf�0gt, yt22.9:/ t ¢e T i \SO. 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OMCC•(9n"A4]M RlfE ca(st�, AS VAX-(9T9)]bt-0]Of CUE VRWECY AV. t'VKRRFIRM RFfi1tTRATNt ,M i4R,l 220 - 0419 Senior Services Coordinator Report January 2011 December, 2010 Event/Class Computer Club 142 1 Friday Bridge Special Event- Christmas Open House Special Event- Christmas Light Tour (4) Special Event -Christmas Dance Special Event- Senior Pageant Lincoln Center Total Programs Offered: 4 Total Special Events Offered: 4 Enrollment or Attendance 23 7/8/ 13 15/18/22 100 4/12/14/13 20 100 185 Individuals Served:554 Location Carter Creek �SWCC S WCC SWCC S WCC Conference Center Lincoln Center Lincoln Center December, 2010 Population Estimates The current 2010 College Station year end population within the City limits is 94,642 based on recently issued residential Certificates of Occupancy January 18 19 24 & 26 31 February 1 1&3 2 7 - Alarch 30 8 c& 10 8 10 16 25 Xtra Education Registration began Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series Spring Vegetable Gardening class Computer Classes 101 and 102 begin Free Exercise Video class offered Tuesday and Thursday Computer Classes E-MAIL WORKSHOP INTERNET WORKSHOP Computer Club for Seniors Sit & Fit with Innovative Fitness Class Computer User Tips Class Senior Day at the Capitol Senior Valentine Dance Exploring History Lunch Lecture BINGO AT SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, January 31, 2011 Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd 10:00am MINUTES Members Present: E.E. Burns, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Anne Hazen, Dorothy Hernandez, Jerry Markowich, Robert Meyer, Colleen Risinger, Ron Silvia and .Joanna Yeager Members Absent: Dorthea Robinson Staff Present: Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent; Kelly Kelbly, Southwood Community Center Supervisor and Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator I. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10.00 am by Joanna Yeager, Chairman II. Welcome guests and visitors No visitors present III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on November 29, 2010 (No December meeting held) Jerry Markowich made the motion to approve the minutes. Robert Meyer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Presentation, discussion and possible action on "Fish List" for Southwood Community Center Staff reported on the recent updates and purchases for Southwood Community Center. New furniture has been purchased for the lobby. Additional handicapped parking spaces and designated parking for seniors only have been added in the parking lot. Signage with the name, Southwood Community Center, has been added to the building. An automatic door will be installed soon along with a new coffee maker with hot water dispenser. Staff will be responsible for ordering and displaying recognition plaques for donors. Frank Duchmasclo reported that he has been in contact with Sam's Club for a donation to the center. He asked the committee if they were interested in tables and chairs or a possible grant to aid in the outdoor area. Jerry Markowich made the motion requesting that Frank Duchmasclo ask Sam's Club to donate four card tables with chairs. Anne Hazen seconded the motion. The motion passed. Ron Silvia reported that he will speak with the new manager at Target to see if they would be interested in donating to the center. The committee suggested that Target donate prizes for games and other events. Mr. Duchmasclo reminded the committee that the Lion's Club is still willing to help with a patio. The committee discussed plans to enlarge the patio area in the front and on the East side of the building with shade covering. Peter Lamont agreed to research any necessary permits the city would require and plans. Anne Hazen made the motion to establish a temporary committee to discuss plans for the front patio with shade covering. Frank Duchmasclo and Ron Silvia will serve on the committee with staff, Kelly Kelbly. Frank Duchmasclo seconded the motion. The motion passed. V. Consideration, discussion and possible action on fees for seniors at Southwood Community Center Kelly Kelbly presented the fees approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for youth programs and rental rates for the center. The Board is looking for a recommendation from the Senior Advisory Committee for a membership fee for seniors using Southwood Community Center. Jon Denton made the motion the seniors pay an annual fee of $20.00 paid to the Park and Recreation Department Recreation Fund to begin March 1, 2011. Jerry Markowich seconded the motion. The motion passed with one opposed. VT. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Senior .advisory Committee by- laws Anne Hazen made the suggestion that the By-laws be amended to include establishing a board of directors consisting of five members from the Senior Advisory Committee and four members at large to work with staff and plan programs offered for seniors at Southwood Community Center. The committee discussed utilizing the current program sub -committee to meet with staff and plan the monthly calendar of activities at the center. Jon Denton and Anne Hazen agreed to meet with Marci Rodgers to prepare the by-law amendment and present to the committee next month.. V'II. Presentation, discussion and possible action concerning establishing a Southwood Community Center board to plan programs and activities for seniors. Dorothy Hernandez, Anne Hazen and Joanna Yeager agreed to meet with staff on February 15'h at 10:00 a.m. at Southwood Community Center to discuss the calendar for following month. V III. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator report regarding upcoming programs and events. (Report on file) Marci Rodgers discussed upcoming activities including a trip to Austin for "Senior Day at the Capitol" on Tuesday, February 8"' and a Valentine Dance held at the Conference Center on February 1 &. Joanna Yeager will lead a free Sit and Fit Exercise Class offered on Tuesday and Thursdays from 12:00 — 12:45 pm at the Southwood Community Center. I.X. Presentation, discussion and possible action on future agenda items- A Committee member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. • By-laws amendment o Committee members suggestions for programs X. Next meeting: Monday, February 28, 2011 XI. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 11:20 am. 2 AGENDA BRYAN + COLLEGE STATION LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 5.15 p.m. CLARA B. MOUNCE PUBLIC LIBRARY 201 E. 26Tn STREET BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS 4. PREVIOUS MINUTES — NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2010 5. MONTHLY STATISTICS -- NOVEMBER 2010 6. OLD BUSINESS — A. INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT B. MOUNCE LIBRARY REMODELING PLAN 7. NEW BUSINESS A. LEXIS NEXIS NOT RENEWED B. PUBLIC BENCH RENDERINGS C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS D. NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION — DOROTHY HAGEN 8. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT ON LIBRARY ACTIVITIES 9. REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 15TH, MEETING AT THE CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER 10. ADJOURN Please notify the Adm, Asst. Laura Mills, 209-5614, if you are unable to attend. Colleze Station Board Members should also complete the absence reu_uest form and submit to the office of the College Station Citv Secretary one week prior to meeting date. FOR INFORMATION ON SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, TDD OR OTHER TRANSLATION OR ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR, LARRY KOENINGER AT 209-5611. PLEASE TRY TO CONTACT THE ABOVE PERSON AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TIME OF T14E MEETING SO THAT YOUR REQUEST MAY BE ACCOMMODATED. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BRYAN + COLLEGE STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD NOVEMBER 16, 2010 On the 161'a day of November, 2010, the Bryan + College Station Public Library System Advisory Board of the cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, met in a regular meeting at the Larry Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, College Station, Texas. 1. Larry Ringer, President, called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. and the following were present: 2. ATTENDANCE Name Present/ # of meetings # of meetings % attended Absent held since attended since in last 6 appointment appointment months Larry flinger, President P 76 70 100 Sonia Gangotena, V-Pres. P 23 16 100 Katherine Edwards P 33 30 100 Helen Kunz P 18 14 66 Carroll Johnson P 35 22 66 Elizabeth Pool A 12 11 66 Charles Smith P 17 17 100 Mary Fran Troy P 28 24 66 3. Other attendees were Larry Koeninger, Library System Director; David Gerling, City of College Station; Karen Lande, City of Bryan Engineering Technician; Austin Evicts, local student, and Laura Mills, Administrative Assistant. 4. The minutes of the meeting for October 19, 2010 were approved as distributed. 5. The monthly scats for September and October were discussed. Dr. Koeninger stated the people counter at the Mounce Library had not been working properly. Since the library no longer checks out sculpture or art prints, the format for the monthly stats has been changed. Due to staff cuts and reduced hours at the Carnegie, stats for the library had decreased. 6. A. In old business, Dr. Koeninger reported the Inter -Governmental Contract will be presented to the Bryan City Council on December 7, 2010. B. Karen Lande, Engineering Technician for the City of Bryan presented the proposed changes for the second floor renovation of the Mounce Library. The meeting room will be moved to the north side of the second floor and the computer lab will be moved to the area adjacent to the Administration Office. The remainder of the second floor will be devoted to the children's area. The adult mysteries and science fiction currently on the second floor will be relocated to the first floor. The staff is currently shifting the collection for the new arrangement. Ms. Lande reported that next week she will file for ADA variance for the project. 7. In new business, Ms. Gangotena congratulated Dr. Koeninger on his work accomplished since his arrival a year ago as Library System Director. The board applauded him for noteworthy innovative projects. 8. Librarians report: See attached report from Dr. Koeninger. Dr. Koeninger thanked Ms. Katherine Edwards for her service to the Library Advisory Board. He presented her with a desk clock with photo holder. 9. The next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2011 at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library. 10. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Approved by: Larry Ringer, President Larry Koeninger, Library System Director Library Advisory Board NovAmber 16, 2010 1. BCSPLS a. Website Launched b. Libraries Closed L Nov 25-26—Thanksgiving (Binger will close at 7:00 on Weds) ii. Dec 17, 1.1:00.1:00•--.City_wide luncheon iii. Dec 2.4-2.7—Christmas (Mounce will close at 7:00 on Weds) iv. Dec 31-Jan 3---New Year's 2, Mounce Remodel i. Paint almost completed ii. Moving of Mysteries and Sci Fi downstairs 3. YS Position at Mounce a. Position reposted 4. City Council Workshop a. December 7 at 2:15 b. Report to the Bryan City Council Concerning duties and responsibilities. c. Report on plans to remodel 2°1 floor i. Karen Lande—floor plan il. Billy Ebner —construction S. Board Member Reappointments a. Sonia Gangotena b. Elizabeth Pool c. Charles Smith d. Katherine Edwards —has announced her resignation from the Board 6. .<:AU0iobook Breakdown by Month Month feb 2U1i) Mar 2010._... Apr 2010 May 2010 Jun 2010 Jui 2010_....-__._._.___. Aug 2010 Sep 2010 Qct 2010 Downloads 1 j 196 30 9_.......... __..... ... __._..___..� __ _ .__.._....... ,..... ..... __._... I 1459 ........ ...... ...... ,___, _...,-...__.__ ... ..... ._............ _... ......... _..... : 622 1 423 ' ............... 361 . BRYAN PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT FOR: November, 2010 This Year Last Year SERVICES: Hours Open 240 28 Meeting Room Usage 38 40 Patrons Registered 328 336 Total Patrons Active or Expired < 2 Years 15,359 15,359 Overdue Notices 1,875 2,244 Holds Filled 1,768 1,778 # of People Visiting Library (Count low due to equipment malfunction for 6 days on one door) 17,063 19,717 # of Checkouts 25,129 25,532 # of Checkins 23,908 24,428 In House Use 3,701 3,833 CtULDREN'S RE_FERENCEANFO_RMATION/READER'S ADVISORY:_—���___-- Story Hour/Attendance -- 6/249 91251 'Peen Program/Attendance 3/30 Class Visits & Tours/Attendance 1/25 3/174 Special Programs/Attendance 1/12' 6/251 Reference Transactions 478 535 Summer Reading Club Registered this month Summer Reading Club Total Registration/Total Completion _ — __-- ADULT REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Adult Programs/Attendance 0/0 Interlibrary Loan Received 58 50 Interlibrary Loan Sent Reference Transactions 675 807 Class Visits & Tours/Attendance— _ _ — 0(0 4/70 mmTechnology Classes/Attendance - --_—� `-------.__ _-_ v.------.___ 9/39 mF _ 31-Jul DEVELOPMENT (Items Added);-�--- _COLLECTION Adult Books 515 548 Juvenile Books 67 89 Adult Media 27 10 Juvenile Media 9 6 Videos 72 40 Microforms CIRCULATION THIS YEAR LAST YEAR Adult Juvenile Other Adult Juvenile Other TCILL __. —__ _ 2,244 2,059 __-----_-__._ Books 8,294 9,695 _ --------7,204 7,204 9,001 - Periodicals 519 21 463 31 Paperbacks 990 892 Media 742 360 804 310 DVDs 4,454 4,161 Videos 31 328 Wireless Internet 256 Internet Computers 4,709 5,072 ILL 59 50 _—_-- - — Reference 30 1 81 F 3 _ TOTAL 10,575 10,07 T7 _ _..._.._. _..._ ..._ 11,496 9,444 _..._—_.._._______— 9,345 _ 11,926 - __._. ..�_ GRAND TOTAL -----m�32,148—_�-�-_ __----- 30,715 _---- Prepared by by Approved by BRYAN PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT FOR: December, 2010 This Year Last Year SERVICES: Hours Open 247 27 Meeting Room Usage 19 33 Patrons Registered 241 283 Total Patrons Active or Expired < 2 Years 17,803 15,560 Overdue Notices 1,690 2,058 Holds Filled 1,671 1,625 # of People Visiting Library15,661 18,401 # of Checkouts 20,606 23,885 # of Checkins 20,267 23,372 hi House Use 2,769 3,713 CHILDREN'S REFERENCE/INFORMATIONMADER'S ADVISORY: Story Hour/Attendance 4/197 61189 "Peen Program/Attendance 3/30 3/18 Class Visits & Tours/Attendance 1/21 Special Programs/ Attendance -- _ _ - _ _ 2/800 2/425 Reference Transactions _ _ _ 293 403 Summer Reading_Club Registered this Summer Reading Club Total Registration/Total ADULT REFERENCEfINFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY, Adult Programs/Attendance 0/0 Interlibrary Loan Received 46 28 Interlibrary Loan Sent Reference Transactions 655 602 Class Visits & Tours/Attendance 0/0 0/0 Technology Classes/Attendance 0/0 0/0 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT (Items Added); _ Adult Books�- Juvenile i3ooks�-_......_._ Adult Media Juvenile Media Videos Microforms CIRCULATION WILL Books Periodicals Paperbacks Media DVDs Videos Wireless Internet Internet Computers TOTAL GRAND TOTAL THIS YEAR Adult Juvenile Other Adult 1,891 7,500 6,934 8,387 699 286 840 3,887 22 9,422 7,248 26,617 461 289 279 13 � 1 1 44 42 54 LAST YEAR Juvenile Other 1,597 8,287 45 249 46 4,101 9,947 10,455 8,582 30,100 4,324 305 _245 4,564 28 11,063 Prepared by Approved by LARRY 3 RINGER LIBRARY REPORT FOR: SERVICES: fours Open Meeting Room Usage Patrons Registered Total Patrons Active or Expired < 2 Years Overdue Notices Holds Filled # of People Visiting Library _ # of Checkouts _# of Checkins _ In House Use�--- November 2010 This Year Last Year CHILDREN'S REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Story Hour/Attendance Teen Program/Attendance Class Visits &'fours/Attendance Special Programs/Attendance Reference Transactions Summer Reading Club Registered this month _Summer Reading Club Total Registration/Total Completion ADULT REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: 258 28 15 18 292 279 1,420 14,420 1,764 1,524 1,439 2,722 7,484 16,794 ),008 28,395 3,061 28,804 3,836 4,002 18/91 251508 2/17: 3/92 4/70 321 138 Adult Programs/Attendance 12/92 _ Interlibrary Loan Received 32 34 Interlibrary Loan Sent j Reference Transactions 1,194 886 Class Visits & Tours/Attendance Technology Classes/Attendance COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT (Items Added): Adult Books 375 141 Juvenile Books 1 118 60 Adult Media 7 1 Juvenile Media Videos _ _ �_.. _ _ _ 140____...__ _ 1 Mdeofanns CIRCULATION THIS YEAR .LAST YEAR Adult !Juvenile Other Adult Juvenile Other TCILL ! 920 808 Books 10,162 13,539 9,868 12,679 Periodicals 515 52 580 97 Paperbacks 620 677 Media 755 326 750 322 DVI0s ! 3,611 2,796 Videos 402 543 Wireless Internet 536 285 Internet Computers 3,135 3,165 ILL 32 34 Reference 23 1 6 54 ITOTAL 12,075 13,918 8,636 11,881 13,152 7,631 (GRAND TOTAL 34,629 32,664 Prepared by Approved by LARRY J RINGER LIBRARY REPORT FOR: December 2010 This Year bast Year SERVICES: Hours Open 243 27 Meeting Room Usage 131 13 Patrons Registered 201 207 Total Patrons Active or Expired < 2 Years 16,041 14,492 Overdue Notices 1,508 -1,745 Holds Filled _. .. . 2,910 .........1.93...... 2,0 # of People Visiting Library 15,168 23,282 # of Checkouts 26,807 25,452 # of Checkins 26,407 26,290 In House Use 3,317 3,789 CHILDREN'S REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Story Hour/Attendance 8/127 14/283 Teen Program/Attendance Class Visits & Tours/Attendance 9/ 160 2/37 Special Programs/Attendance i Reference Transactions 3011 138 _Summer Reading Club Registered this month Summer Reading Club Total Registration/Total Completion ADULT REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Adult Programs/Attendance 2/0 Interlibrary Loan Received 20 14 Interlibrary Loan Sent Reference Transactions 791 567 Class Visits & Tours/Attendance Technolagy Classes/Attendance COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT (Items Added): 229 � 515 Juvenile Books l 75 174 Adult Media -----__ ..._ _ i __23 _4 Juvenile Media _ Videos - _...,- 29 71 Micraforms _ __.__ .,, ,CIRCULATION ,_C__- -- �THIS YEAR YEAR Adult IJuverrile(?therdult _ _LAST Juvenile Other TCILL 1 8341 723 Books 9,541 10,943 10,267 9,968' Periodicals _ _ 306 49 428 48 Paperbacks _..._ 629 � 512L _ _ Media 729 289 809� 294 DVDs { 3,8531� 2,525 Videos 4231 502 Wireless Internet _473 3 344 Internet Computers 2,833 �- �__..-_-- __ _._ 2,918 ILL 20 14 Reference 15 0' 11 29 TOTAL 11,2201 11,281 8,436 12,0271 10,339 7,026 GRAND TOTAL 30,937 I 29,392 Prepared by Approved by CARNEGIE CENTER OF BRAZOS VALLEY HISTORY THIS LAST REPORT FOR: November, 2010 YEAR YEAR SERVICES: Hours Open 17 Patrons Registered Total Active Patrons -` - -_ 9 9 # of People Visiting Library 935 1,164 # of Checkouts (Internet PCs plus renewals) # of Checkins REFERENCE/GENEALOGY INFORMATION: Interlibrary Loan Received 2 1 Reference Transactions 34 36 Visits & Tours/Attendance 1 of 15 _Special ProcJramslAttendance 3 of 32 Outside Programs/Attendance _ COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: Adult Books Juvenile Books Adult Media Microforms Periodicals IN HOUSE USE/CIRCULATION Internet Computers CD-rom Computers Books Rare Books_ History Books Files Photo Files Microfilm ILL History Lab Maps Microform Machine Use Periodical Use CD's Not in Database New Scans _ Photo Collection Use Wireless Internet TOTAL In House Use 3 18 27 17 5 112 237 5. 71 7 311 2 5 5 38 47 1 4 41 20 Prepared by Reviewed by 5 122 227 515 CARNEGIE CENTER OF BRAZOS VALLEY HISTORY REPORT FOR: December, 2010 SERVICES, Days Open Patrons Registered Total Active Patrons # of People Visiting Library # of Checkouts (Internet PCs plus renewals) # of Checkins REFERENCE/GENEALOGY INFORMATION: Interlibrary Loan Received Reference Transactions Visits & Tours/Attendance Special Programs/Attendance Outside Programs/Attendance COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: —.Adult Books Juvenile Books Adult Media Microforms Periodicals IN HOUSE USE/CIRCULATION Internet Computers CD-rorn Computers Books Rare Books History Books Files Photo Files Microfilm ILL History Lab Maps Microform Machine Use Periodical Use CD's Not in Database New Scans Photo Collection Use Wireless Internet TOTAL In House Use Prepared by THIS LAST YEAR YEAR 126 19 8 859 1,210 4 0 42, 25 3 of 18 - ----- 107 35 143: 6 14 11 36 309 3 3 5 4 21 23 4 2 15 13 2 53 5 4 88 257 543. Reviewed by MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BRYAN f COLLEGE STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD January 18, 2011 On the 18th day of January 2011, the Bryan + College Station Public Library System Advisory Board of the cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, met in a regular meeting at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 261h Street, Bryan, Texas. 1. Larry Ringer, President, called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. and the following were present: 2. ATTENDANCI Name Present/ # of meetings # of meetings Absent held since attended since appointment appointment Larry Ringer, President P 77 71 Sonia Gangotena A 24 16 vacant Helen Kunz P 19 15 Carroll Johnson A 36 22 Dorothy Hagen P 1 1 Charles Smith P 18 18 } Mary Iran Troy P 29 25 3. Other attendees were Larry Koeninger, Library System Director; David Gerling, City of College Station; and Laura Mills, Administrative Assistant. Dorothy Hagen was introduced as the new Board Member from Bryan. 4. The minutes of the meeting for November 16, 2010, 2010 were approved as distributed. 5. The monthly stats for November and December 2010 were discussed. Dr. Koeninger stated the wireless internet stats were invalid due to glitch that counted all wireless usage in the City of Bryan for that period. Parking availability has decreased further in Bryan and may have contributed to the decline in stats for December. 6. A. In old business, Dr. Koeninger reported the Inter -Governmental Contract has been signed by both cities and is in effect. B. Dr. Koeninger made a presentation to the Bryan City Council on January 11, 2011 about the Library System. He showed a power point presentation about the Mounce remodeling project and the plans for the second floor renovation. Several Council members supported the project; final approval will be sought from Kean Register, acting City Manager. With the AARP tax help starting February 1st in the meeting room, class visits in May, Reading program events in the summer, the earliest the project could start is August 2011, 7. A. In new business, Dr. Koeninger informed the Board that the Brazos County Commissioner's Court will no longer provide the legal database Lexis-Nexis subscription for the library. B. Dr. Koeninger showed the Board the rendering for the library park bench to be sponsored by a donor and the Arts Council of Brazos Valley, The Board agreed the design might be suitable for another location other than the library. C. In the election of officers, Mr. Ringer called for nominations for President. Mary Fran Troy nominated Larry Ringer and made a motion that he be elected as President; seconded by Charles Smith, the motion carried. Charles Smith nominated Helen Kunz and made a motion that she be elected as Vice President; seconded by Mary Fran Troy, the motion carried. D. Mr. Ringer welcomed Dorothy Hagen earlier in the meeting as the new Library Board member from Bryan. 8. Librarians report: See attached report from Dr. Koeninger 9. The next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2011 at the Carnegie History Center. 10. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Approved by: Larry Ringer, President Larry Koeninger, Library System Director 1, BTOP 9 3 H 5 Q Library Advisory Board January 18, 2011 a. $9.6 million dollar grant b. 70 sites including 37 in the Brazos Valley c. Replace all Internet computers in the System d, Access to a trainer until 2012 Reader Printers a. Mounce i. Approximately $9,000 ii. Use Restricted Gifts Account b. CHC i. Approximately $15,000 ii. Use $2,700 in donations plus Madeley Estate funds Meetings a. CTLS Annual Meeting i. January 28 ii. Belton b. TLA Legislative Day i. February 16 Mounce Remodel a. City Council presentation 1/11/11 YS Position at Mounce a. Interviews eAudiobook Breakdown by Month Month Downloads Feb 2010 1 Mar 2010 196 Apr 2010 309 May 2010 408 Jun 2010 459 Jul 2010 622 Aug 2010 423 Sep 2010 361 Oct 2010 374 Nov 2010 330 Dec 2010 413 I["ll_171 BRYAN + COLLEGE STATION LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011 5:15 P.M. CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER 111 S. MAIN BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS 4. PREVIOUS MINUTES — JANUARY 2011 5. MONTHLY STATISTICS — JANUARY 2011 6. OLD BUSINESS — A. MOUNCE LIBRARY REMODELING PLAN B. RINGER EXPANSION PLAN 7. NEW BUSINESS A. 5 YEAR PLAN B. ILL POLICY C. CHC PHOTO REPRODUCTION POLICY 8. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT ON LIBRARY ACTIVITIES 9. REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 22, 2011 MEETING AT THE CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER 10. ADJOURN Please notify the Adm. Asst. Laura Mills, 209-5614, if you are unable to attend. College Station Board Members should also comolete the absence request form and submit to the office of the Colleize Station Citv Secretary one week orior to meeting date. FOR INFORMATION ON SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, TDD OR OTHER TRANSLATION OR ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR, LARRY KOENINGER AT 209-5611. PLEASE TRY TO CONTACT THE ABOVE PERSON AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE MEETING SO THAT YOUR REQUEST MAY BE ACCOMMODATED. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BRYAN + COLLEGE STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD January 18, 2011 On the 181h day of January 2011, the Bryan + College Station Public Library System Advisory Board of the cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, met in a regular meeting at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas. 1. Larry Ringer, President, called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. and the following were present: 2. ATTENDANCE Name Present/ # of meetings # of meetings Absent held since attended since appointment appointment Larry Ringer, President P 77 71 Sonia Gangotena A 24 16 vacant Helen Kunz, Vice President P 19 15 Carroll Johnson A 36 22 Dorothy Hagen P I 1 1 Charles Smith P 18 18 Mary Fran Troy P 29 25 3. Other attendees were Larry Koeninger, Library System Director; David Gerling, City of College Station; and Laura Mills, Administrative Assistant. Dorothy Hagen was introduced as the new Board Member from Bryan. 4. The minutes of the meeting for November 16, 2010, 2010 were approved as distributed. 5. The monthly stats for November and December 2010 were discussed. Dr. Koeninger stated the wireless internet scats were invalid due to glitch that counted all wireless usage in the City of Bryan for that period. Parking availability has decreased further in Bryan and may have contributed to the decline in stats for December. 6. A. In old business, Dr. Koeninger reported the Inter -Governmental Contract has been signed by both cities and is in effect. B. Dr. Koeninger made a presentation to the Bryan City Council on January 11, 2011 about the Library System. He showed a power point presentation about the Mounce remodeling project and the plans for the second floor renovation. Several Council members supported the project; final approval will be sought from Kean Register, acting City Manager. With the AARP tax help starting February 1st in the meeting room, class visits in May, Reading program events in the summer, the earliest the project could start is August 2011. 7. A. In new business, Dr. Koeninger informed the Board that the Brazos County Commissioner's Court will no longer provide the legal database Lexis-Nexis subscription for the library. B. Dr. Koeninger showed the Board the rendering for the library park bench to be sponsored by a donor and the Arts Council of Brazos Valley. The Board agreed the design might be suitable for another location other than the library. C. In the election of officers, Mr. Ringer called for nominations for President. Mary Fran Troy nominated Larry Ringer and made a motion that he be elected as President; seconded by Charles Smith, the motion carried. Charles Smith nominated Helen Kunz and made a motion that she be elected as Vice President; seconded by Mary Fran Troy, the motion carried. D. Mr. Ringer welcomed Dorothy Hagen earlier in the meeting as the new Library Board member from Bryan. 8. Librarians report: See attached report from Dr. Koeninger 9. The next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2011 at the Carnegie History Center, 10. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Approved by: Larry Ringer, President Larry Koeninger, Library System Director 1. BTOP 2. 3, 4 5 Library Advisory Board January 18, 2011 a. $9.6 million dollar grant b. 70 sites including 37 in the Brazos Valley c. Replace all Internet computers in the System d. Access to a trainer until 2012 Reader Printers a. Mounce i. Approximately $9,000 ii. Use Restricted Gifts Account b. CHC i. Approximately $15,000 ii. Use $2,700 in donations plus Madeley Estate funds Meetings a. CTLS Annual Meeting i. January 28 ii. Belton b. TLA Legislative Day i. February 16 Mounce Remodel a. City Council presentation 1/11/11 YS Position at Mounce a. Interviews eAudiobook Breakdown by Month Month Downloads Feb 2010 1 Mar 2010 196 Apr 2010 309 May 2010 400 Jun 2010 459 Jul 2010 622 Aug 2010 423 Sep 2010 361 Oct 2010 374 Nov 2010 330 Dec 2010 413 Bryan College Station Public Library System Long Range Plan 2011-2016 Mission Statement The Bryan College Station Public Library System provides equal opportunity access to information, high quality books and multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, and online resources to meet the needs of a diverse community for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and intellectual stimulation. To fulfill its mission the Library System employs a knowledgeable, well -trained staff committed to excellent service. It is also supported by the Library Advisory Board and the friends of the Library. Collection Development I, The Bryan College Station Public Library System provides free library service to all citizens of Brazos County. The Library System provides access to library materials in a wide range of formats and reading levels. Collection Development provides a framework for selecting, cataloging, and weeding all materials in the Library System's collections. II. It is the function of librarians to select and to discard library materials. Working within the limitations of space and budget librarians must develop library collections that meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of all citizens of Brazos County. III. Library materials must meet the needs of a wide range of library users whose reading levels vary greatly. Materials must be made available in a wide range of formats to meet the needs of person who may have handicapping conditions. IV. Librarians select books, periodicals, electronic recordings, and online services on the basis of published reviews from general mass -media publications and from specialized library review sources. Materials may also be selected based on patron recommendations. When published reviews are not available materials may be pre -viewed by librarians before final selection. DVD and CD recordings are selected using reviews and recommendations from the public. V. Factors used in determining the acquisition of materials include: a. Authority b. Sources used c. Reputation in the field of the publisher or producer d. Current interest in the subject e. Relative value in the field covered by the material and the value of the material in relation to the existing collection £ Format g. Use of illustrations h. Availability of funds i. Holdings in other libraries in the Library System VI. Librarians and Library System administrators must constantly watch for new formats. Public demand may be the driving force behind the acquisition of materials in new formats or languages. VII. BCSPLS maintains a policy for challenges to library materials. The "Request for Reconsideration Policy" establishes processes and procedures to address challenges to library materials. VIII. BCSPLS will participate in the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Interlibrary Loan program. IX. BCSPLS will continue to monitor the feasibility of providing ebooks. X. BCSPLS will continue to monitor the development of other e-resources. Technology Technology Mission Statement The Bryan College Station Public Library System is dedicated to excellence in service for the residents of Bryan and College Station. It provides information, technology, and recreational materials for a diverse population in a welcoming environment. BCSPLS provides convenient access to electronic information sources through proven technology and telecommunications. Patrons are assisted as needed by a trained, knowledgeable staff that can help them make the best use of both new and traditional information resources. The staff is supported by up-to- date technology to ensure quality services that are efficient and cost-effective. II. Goals and Strategies The goal of the Technology Plan is to insure smooth integration of new technologies into the library system's services and operations and to guarantee efficient maintenance and administration of the library's automated systems. A. BCSPLS will provide timely, accurate and useful information and materials in a variety of formats to meet personal, job related, and school related informational needs. B. BCSPLS will provide current, high -demand materials in a variety of formats for patrons of all ages. C. BCSPLS will provide expanded use of automation for patrons and staff and will explore future uses of automation. D. BCSPLS will: a. Provide free public access to Internet information sources. 1) Continue implementation of Polaris 2) Upgrade public computers and software for Internet access and applications as needed. 3) Develop a replacement plan for library computers. b. Provide information to the community in electronic formats. 1) Continue to participate in the TexShare database program. 2) Continue to provide other databases such as Chilton, Footnotes and Legal Forms. Evaluate possible additions to the list of databases offered. C. Provide remote access to electronic resources to library patrons. 1) Maintain the library web page. 2) Continue to promote the library web page including the online catalog to the public. d. Allow wider access to the libraries' resources through electronic formats. 1) Continue to promote the availability of online databases through home access. 2) Monitor changes in availability of emerging formats. e. Provide improved customer service by improving the efficiency of the library's circulation system. 1) Monitor Polaris automation system, including requesting additional staff training as needed. f. Provide LAN. 1) Monitor the LAN and provide necessary upgrades to hardware or software. Continue to work closely with the IT Departments of Bryan and College Station to maintain interconnectivity and to implement improvements to the LAN. g. Provide additional e-content 1) Explore participating in area consortia to provide access to downloadable audio and video. 2) Explore alternative funding sources for additional e- content. I1I, Assessment of Current Status A. Telecommunications Assessment l . BCSPLS currently works closely with the City of Bryan IT Department to provide staff email, the BCSPLS website, connectivity between the Larry J, Ringer Library and the Bryan libraries, and Polaris. 2. BCSPLS works closely with the City of College Station IT Department to provide and maintain hardware and software at the Larry J. Ringer Library. 4. BCSPLS provides public access to the Internet with over 50 computers dedicated to online searching and access to the PAC. B. Hardware & Software Assessment 1. BCSPLS uses two Dell Poweredge servers for its ILS and Telephony systems. Both servers run Windows 2008 64bit operating systems. 2. BCSPLS uses Polaris Library Systems ILS for circulation and OPAC. 3. BCSPLS utilizes two custom built servers running Windows 2003 server. One houses Envisionware's PC Reservation system and the second is a backup/training server for the main ILS. 4. BCSPLS uses a backup power system to insure the safety of library records. 5. All ILS databases are backed up nightly to an offsite SAN to maintain integrity of all data. 6. BCSPLS provides access to Ancestry Library Edition, Chilton Library, Legal Forms, Footnotes and NetLibrary databases. 7. BCSPLS has over 50 computers for public access to the Internet. These computers were acquired through a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2005-2006. These computers run Windows XP. 8. BCSPLS has approximately 20 OPAC computers for patron access to the online catalog. 9. Public printing is provided through Envisionware's LPTOne print management system. Color printing is available at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library. 10. BCSPLS has two 3M Self Check systems that allow print materials to be checked out. Non -print materials must still be checked out at the circulation desk. 11. BCSPLS uses Envisionware's PC Reservation system to manage computer usage. 12. BCSPLS offers wireless Internet access at all branches. Patrons must authenticate using their library cards and pin number to gain access. Procedures have been established for use of library computers by non -cardholders. IV Staff Development A. Formal technology training for staff will be provided as needed. 1. Library staff will participate in COB training, including the online TTN training program. 2. Library staff will participate in training for library systems such as Polaris and Envisionware. B. Instructions for staff and patrons will be prepared as needed for any new resources or equipment. C. Technology information will be shared during staff meetings. D. Individual hands-on training will be provided for all new employees. V. Budget A. BCSPLS will continue to be funded by the cities of Bryan and College Station. The Intergovernmental Contract between the cities will be reviewed and approved annually by the Bryan and College Station City Councils, B. BCSPLS will continue to provide programs for adults, children and teens with funding provided by the Friends of the Library C. BCSPLS will continue to solicit donations of materials and funds through private donations. D. BCSPLS will continue to solicit funds from the Doak Estate Trust and other private and corporate sponsors. VI. Plan Evaluation The success of this plan will be judged on the library system's ability to meet the objectives and time lines set forth in this document. The library system's technology plan will be reassessed annually. An evaluation of the library system's progress and any modifications of objectives will be made at that time. Carnegie history Center Reproduction Policies and Procedures The Carnegie History Center (CHC) makes its pictorial material widely available while carefully maintaining the physical and intellectual integrity of the historic materials. Your interests and the preservation of the materials will be assured by the observance of these policies and procedures. All photographic and digital copies of materials in the CHC collections must be produced under the auspices of the CHC. All negatives are the property of the CHC. Slides, transparencies, prints, digitized images, and videos may not be copied or duplicated by the customer. Requests to videotape photographs must be approved by the Carnegie Branch Librarian. 1, The customer accepts all responsibility for possible copyright infringement arising from the use of reproductions from the CHC collection. 2. Neither the City of Bryan nor the CHC grants or transfers any copyright or other intellectual property rights in any materials to the customer. If the CHC grants the customer's request for use of the photo reproduction, permission will be granted to the customer for one-time use only. Subsequent use of the material requires the written permission of the Carnegie Branch Librarian. All other rights, including those of further publications or editions, are reserved in full by the CHC. 3. The customer agrees to comply with the following requirements for a CHC credit line on published or displayed reproductions of CHC materials. All published or displayed reproductions of CHC materials require credit to the Carnegie History Center to include the CHC identification number, and to appear next to the image. The credit line for published and displayed images should read, for example "BHC #####, Carnegie History Center." If the item is does not have a unique identification number, list it by title or designated description. Please confirm the appropriate credit line with CHC prior to publication or display. 4. It is the customer's responsibility to obtain and provide to the CHC written permission from the donor, photographer, or copyright holder to use restricted items from the CHC collection and to submit the credit line to the Carnegie Branch Librarian for approval. This permission is required prior to being granted CHC permission to use the restricted item. Restricted items in the CHC collection include copyrighted or donated manuscripts, books, photographs, film and video. 5. Possession of a CHC image does not constitute permission for use. Permission to publish or publicly display reproductions must be obtained from the CHC, publisher and/or source of the materials. 6. Alterations, including cropping of the original image, are not allowed. The credit line for cropped images should read, for example, "Detail from BHC ####, Carnegie History Center." The CHC reserves the right to require a publication proof prior to final use approval. 7. The customer shall send a copy of any publication containing reproductions of CHC materials to the CHC without charge. The customer shall provide the CHC with the Internet address (Universal Resource Locator) for reproductions appearing on websites. 8. The CHC reserves the right to deny copy order requests, limit the number of photographic and digital copies; restrict the use or reproduction of collection materials including rare, valuable or fragile items; ensure that material is reproduced with integrity; and charge special reproduction fees on items involving unusual difficulty in copying or that must be taken offsite to reproduce. 9. Requests for copies of photographic items intended for commercial use may be subject to a special contractual procedure and agreement with the CHC. These requests, as well as any requests not specifically mentioned within the above policies, should be submitted in writing. 10. Customer orders are held for pick-up for one month. 11. The CHC charges a fee for customer photographic requests. Please see the Carnegie History Center, "Fees for Publication or Display of Carnegie History Center Images." Special requests or requests for materials not already scanned are subject to approval by the Carnegie Branch Manager. Fees will be assessed in accordance with the approved fee schedule and an additional fee that covers the time, staff and materials necessary to fulfill the request. Rare and fragile materials will not be scanned without approval by the Carnegie Branch Manager and unless materials will not be damaged in the process. 12. The customer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Bryan and the CHC, its officers, employees, and agents against all liabilities, damages, expenses, including attorneys' fees, resulting from any claims and other proceedings by any third party for copyright infringement or any other legal or regulatory cause of action arising from the customer's use of CHC collection materials. 13. It is the patron's responsibility to comply with copyright law, other applicable law, and donor restrictions that may be involved in the use of CHC collection materials. Carnegie History Center Photo Ordering To order reproductions of any of our photographs: 1. Full payment in the form of a check or money order number MUST accompany all orders. 2. Digital reproductions may be downloaded to a flash drive, emailed or mailed on a CD. 3. Please add shipping fee of $5.00 if the order will be mailed. 4, Photo orders will generally be completed within 2 to 3 weeks. A rush service, with approval from the Carnegie Branch Librarian, is available for an additional fee. This type of request will incur additional fees. Please use the documents below: 1. Request for Scanned Copies — Before you access this pdf file you will be asked to read and accept our reproduction policies and procedures. 2. Fees for Publication or Display of CHC materials — Please review and include this fee if you plan to publish or display. See document for exemptions. 3. Reproduction Policies and Procedures Fees for Publication or display of Carnegie History Center images Complete the worksheet below to determine the fee for your order. All charges include a 5% preservation fee. Fees are set by the City of Bryan City Council. Customers in the following categories are exempt from use fee charges: • Non -Profit Organization. You must provide documentation of your 501 (c)(3) status. • Governmental Entities. This includes local, state and federal governments. • local News Media. Bryan College Station television news stations and publications that are published and distributed solely in Brazos County area are considered local news media. • Private Individuals using images for personal use or for display in a non-public area. Publication Cost Per Image k Number of Total Use Fee Images Books $10,00 Serials $10.00 Web Page or Presentation Use $15.00 Advertising Use $15.00 Posters, Postcards, or Brochures $10.00 For promotional purposes only, not for commercial re -sale Non -publication Use $2.00 with CD, flash, or email $8.00 otherwise REQUEST FOR SCANNED COPIES FROM CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER DATE OF REQUEST: NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: REASON FOR REQUEST: CARNEGIE ITEM(s) TO BE SCANNED (List each item separately by folder name and image name): USE TO BE MADE OF SCANNED IMAGE/INFORMATION: NOTICE. ALL SCANNED IMAGES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE "CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER" LIBRARIAN RECEIVING REQUEST: DATE: DATE MATERIALS SCANNED: MATERIALS SCANNED BY: MATERIALS SENT OFF/PICKED UP ON: LOCATION OF ORIGINAL FILE: DATE ORIGINAL COPIED FOR CARNEGIE: CARNEGIE TITLE/FILING DETAILS: Bryan +-College Station Public Library System Policy: INTERLIBRARY LOAN The Bryan +-College Station Public Library System participates in the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Interlibrary Loan program (ILL). This service constitutes a partnership between the library system and others libraries across the nation to loan and/or receive library materials at+F ee4leetkA& that are not locaity held. This means that if a specific book or tar a+jr agaairae periodical is not listed in our library catalog, a patron able to request the material through ILL. The library system will only accept requests for books and tgairre%}ecark periodical articles. LYe The library system do-Fto-does not request movies, music CDs, audio books, etc or other non -print media. In order to request an item through ILL, a patron's account must be current and in good standing. No items will be ordered or released if the account is not clear. Patrons who have an item listed as "Claimed Return" will be allowed to request materials through ILL. Patrons must be at least 18 vears of aee to request ILL materials. If, for any reason, there is a problem with the account, a librarian can assist the patron in resolving the problem. A patron is asked to provide as much information as possible, which includes name, valid library card, e-mail address and telephone number. For books, supply the author, title, and any publication information that will assist library staff in ordering the book. If only a certain section of the book is desired, i.e., a eel specific chapter or page range, indicate this information on the form. For articles, supply the author,_-a44-article title, aad-the title of the- we-nal-eF magazine periodical, the volume and Issue number, or the date of the issue, and the page numbers of the articles. The 41afaf-y-1LL staff will notify the patron if the requested item cannot be ordered, if the form is missing pertinent information, or if the lending library charges a fee for the requested item, The library automation system will notify the borrower if the library receives the item, or if the item is overdue. Normally, this service is free; however, some libraries request a nonrefundable fee to lend certain titles. If this is the case, the 11=6 libPariaoILL staff will contact the patron about the cost of the item. If the patron does not want to pay the fee, then the request will be cancelled and the patron may request another item, if the patron decides to pay the given amount, the library will re -request the item and a statement will be sent with the material. This adds to the amount of time needed to deliver the item, When invoiced, the patron will pay the amount to the lending library with a check or monev order and the ILL, sue# Staff will send the invoice and payment to the lending institution. { Formatted. Strikethrough ......................................... Materials must have been published at least 6 months prior to the request. Requests for materials that have a publication date that is less than 6 months will not be accented. A library patron may have up to four active ILL requests at one time. Once a patron returns a book or picks up a requested article, another request can be made. Note that it may take anywhere from two weeks to two months or more to receive the requested item; it will depend on the location of the lending library and the number of copies available. if the item is needed by a certain date, provide this date on the "Date Needed By" blank. Books received through the ILL oroeram will be assiened a temoorary barcode. A temoorary MARC record will be created in the library automation system. The ILL staff will be responsible for processeng_the,bogks,anc.crealingthe temporark MARC,record,_Afger_ he item_is processed„the,book will be placed at the library's Circulation desk. The patron will be notified by the library automation system that the book is available. When the book is checked out to the o<atron the Circulation Clerk will assign the due date for the item in the library automation system, Due dates are determined by the lending; library and are not subiect to the Library System's control. Patrons may reouest an extension of the due date by contacting ILL staff. The lending; library makes the final determination concerning the granting of a request for,extension, Patrons are '„ ed required to return the items on or before the due date posted on the due -date slip located on the front cover of the book and noted in the library automation system. Alse; t#ey asked %? rvwx e ,c baolF- ILL material should be returned to the library from which it is was borrowed. if the book was ' -'checked out , from the Bpja4i- Clara B, Mounce Public Library return it to the 8pya4i-Clara B, Mounce Public Library RefeFenGe Circulation desk, Gr-if if it -the item Was checked out at Larry J. Ringer Library, return it to the Circulation desk there. The ILL staff will be responsible for returning the book to the lending library. If ILL materials are returned damaged the lending library may assess fees/fines. The patron will be responsible for paving those fines. Checks or money orders may lie made out to the lending library and given to the ILL staff, The ILL stuff will be resgorsibLfoLsenqjMthe check or moneNorder to the f�ndirz�,librar�.. Overdue fines of 51..00 oer day will be assessed on all Interlibrary Loan materials. The age of the Formatted: Indent: First line: 0.5" oatron borrowing the material will not be a factor in assessing the fine. A notation will be made on the patron's library account when materials are returned late. A oatron's ILL borrowing privileges may be revoked after 3 items have been returned late. Patrons who fail to pay for lost or damaged ILL materials or who are habitually late in returning ILL materials to the library system may, be denied future ILL_borrowi�,based_on the discretion of the ILL staff,and_t,he,,,Library_System,. Director,.