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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/1998 - Regular Agenda Packet - Parks Board CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETJING FEBRUARY 10, 1998 -- 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM 1000 KTAP ROAD AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes: January 13, and January 27, 1998 2. Hear Visitors 3. Discussion of Proposed Parkland Dedication - Clarance Ebner 4. Presentation and Discussion of the Brazos Valley Boy's and Girl's Club - Kevin Bingham 5. Presentation of TAMU Class Project Report Concerning Residents' Attitudes Towards College Station Parks & Recreation Department - Stacey Baker 6. Consideration of Subcommittee Recommendation for Naming ( j Wayne Smith Baseball Fields and W. A. Tarnow Park 7. Discussion of Parks in Park Zone 1 - Northgate Area 8. Approval of Conference Center Advisory Committee Bylaws 9. • Capital Improvement Program Report 10. Discussion of Board Goals 11. Committee Reports: a. Lincoln Center - Mike Manson b. Lick Creek Park - John Crompton c. Parkland Dedication - John Crompton 12. Board Concerns/Other Business 13. Executive Session a. Land acquisition (551.072) 14. Action on Executive Session 15. Adjourn This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 409-764-3547 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. C ' )14iiP. O. Box 9960 -1101 Texas Avenue • College Station, TX 77842 gLTet 409 764 3500 February 3, 1998 TO: I Parks and Recreation Board FROM: ' Steve Beachy,Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Items of Interest I. ANTIQUE LIGHTS AT LUTHER JONES PARK AND BRISON PARK are currently being installed and connected. Eight light poles have been installed in each park. These amenities were made possible by the College Station Historic Preservation Committee. The lights at Luther Jones were purchased out of Community Development Block Grant funds and the lights at Brison were funded with Hotel/Motel tax revenue. City crews installed the lights that allowed the maximum amount of light to be purchased with the available funds. 2. TEEN CENTER architect requests for proposals will be opened February 4, 1998. The staff ) recommendation will be sent to council on the February 26, meeting. The latest schedule for implementation is included in the 1998/99 Board Goals. 3. CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROJECT — Over the weekend of 1/10 and 1/11, the Brazos County 4-H Equestrian Club and the Forestry Division took in 775 Christmas trees at Central Park. In Haswell Park, the 4-H Club and the Bryan Sanitation Division took in 930 trees that were taken to the compost facility. The trees taken in at Central Park were chipped on site,and spread throughout the picnic area by the ponds. The chips will help alleviate soil compaction caused by foot traffic, reduce soil erosion, and will provide nutrients to the soil. In addition to these benefits in the park, the recycling project's major goal is to help save landfill space by diverting the Christmas trees to other uses. Prior to the recycling project, Christmas tree lot operators were notified by the College Station and Bryan Sanitation Divisions of the chance to dispose of their left over stock at no cost at the compost facility. Roll-off containers were made available to some tree lots at their request. In addition,both city's Sanitation Divisions picked up Christmas trees on their normal yard waste routes (duplex and single family residences) and were taken to the compost facility. Between December 29 and January 9, a total of 816 trees were picked up curbside in College Station, and 625 in Bryan. This gives a total of 3,146 trees taken in by the recycling project. No flocked trees were to be taken to the compost•facility or were accepted at Central Park. When flocked trees were picked up curbside,they were taken to the landfill. The best measure of success for this year's recycling effort is that for the 12/29 to 1/9 time frame, only 102 flocked trees were taken to the landfill. Sponsors of the event were: Advanced Tree Care; Brazos Beautiful, Inc.; Texas Forest Service; Brazos Co. 4-H Equestrian Club; the Bryan College Station Eagle; and Cities of Bryan and College Station Home of Texas A&M University 4. 1998 YOUTH BASKETBALL — Youth Basketball registrations exceeded last year's by 41 youth. Games andpractices are held at various gyms. The participants, for a total of 797 league began January 10, and will run through March 5, 1998. A total of 529 boys (538 in '97)) and 268 girls (218 in '97) are participating in this year's program. 5. NATIONAL RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY — The first survey, in a series of eight local events, was conducted during the "Aggieland Open" swim meet on January 23-25. We are participating in this nationwide study along with several other cities to determine the economic impact of athletic events in communities. The project is being coordinated by the TAMU Department of Recreation,Parks and Tourism Sciences Department. 6. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA -- DELTA SIGMA THETA TAMU: This annual community service project at Lincoln Center is planned and coordinated by this notable sorority. Approximately 250 children participated this year. The sorority prepared and served breakfast for the children and then the kids visited with Santa Claus. Each child received a gift, which was donated by the efforts of the Delta organization and local merchants. 7. KWANZA Cultural "A Celebration of Life":~ Efforts of this outstanding organization was remarkably organized within the span of two months. Considered a special project, the outcome was a great success. Approximately 200 people attended the first annual Kwanza which was held in the Lincoln Center gym. Kwanza activity was operated mainly by donations. The following contributed to the success of Kwanza: Holze Music, Willie Bennett, Nkenge Shiminege,Lance Jackson,Kelly McCrary,Cheletia Johnson,and Cafe Eccel. 8. The MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., CELEBRATION was held on January 10, at Lincoln Center. The theme was "A Dream Deferred"and approximately 300 people attended. The following contributed to the success of the program: Gwen Phillips,Kylie Byrtle,Andre Heard, and guest speaker- Dr. Laura Burrell. 9. 1998 FISHING EVENTS February 6, 7,8th Adamson Lagoon Rainbow Trout (no license required) Pool Fishout February 13th Central Pond Rainbow Trout (trout stamp& license required 17-64 yrs.) April 4th Central Pond Channel Catfish (license required 17-64 yrs.) Pathways to Fishing May 23th Central Pond Channel Catfish (license required I7-64 yrs.) Kidfish '98 June 6th Cy Miller Pond Channel Catfish (kids 16 and under) Kid's Fishing Derby Copies: Skip Noe,City Manager Tom Brymer,Assistant City Manager ................................................ CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AND LICK CREEK PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY,JANUARY 27, 1998 — 7:00 P.M. COLLEGE STATION CONFERENCE CENTER 1300 GEORGE BUSH DRIVE,ROOM 106 Board Members: Elizabeth Cunha, Chair. Debra Anderson, Vice Chair; Mike Manson; John Crompton; Gary Halter;Chris Barzilla, and Bob DeOtte; Advisory Members: Jim Manhart,Stephan Hatch,Lynn Allen,and Mark Shavers Visitors: Scott Shafer,Bob Wharton,and U. R. Stack The meeting was called to order at 7: 07 p.m. 1. Discussion and Consideration of a Master Plan for Lick Creek Park: Steve presented the proposed master plan as developed by the TAMU Recreation, Parks and Tourism Sciences 402 class and the Lick Creek Park Advisory Committee. He stated that he would like to have an archaeological study done and presented to Council before any development begins. He mentioned that Alston Thorn presented a proposal last year • but was unable to do proceed with it. Steve stated that he would like to include the development of the plan, or a portion of it, in the next Capital Improvement Program in 1999. He stated that he also believes the City could receive a grant from the Texas ) Parks Sc Wildlife Department, or possibly other entities, for additional funding. Steve pointed out the wastewater treatment plant site, and the area around it that was previously identified for future plant development. He stated that future development a may or may not occur at that site,which is adjacent to the park. Gary stated that the park was envisioned as a wilderness park when it was purchased in 1984, and he recommended to not allow bikes in the park. He stated that bikers will go on trails other than those specifically designated for bikes. Lynn Allen stated that if maps are provided at the bike shops that show trails at both Lick Creek Park,and Lake Bryan, she believes that most bikers will go to Lake Bryan. She stated that Lake Bryan has many more trails than Lick Creek. She also informed the Board that less and less bikers are going to Lick Creek Park and more are patronizing Lake Bryan. John stated that initially the subcommittee agreed to recommend no bikes at Lick Creek Park. However,the use of bikes was reintroduced to encourage alternative ways to get to the park other than in cars, but not for the use of bikes within the park. He stated that they also wanted bikers to be able to get to the Visitor's Center which was across the park from where the entrance would be located. Therefore, a bike access through the park was proposed that runs along the sewer line. John stated that he agrees with allowing bike access into the park and to the visitor's center, but does not support allowing bikes on the multi-use trails. John motioned to accept the proposal limiting bicycles access up the west side of the park, along the sewer line, and towards the visitor's center and no where else in the park. The motion was seconded by Gary. Bob 1 stated that the motion would not be serving the majority of the community by excluding certain citizens. Elizabeth stated that she thought it was unfair to make the motion, excluding bicycles, at this meeting instead of at the last meeting where a substantial number of bikers were present. She stated that at that meeting, the preliminary plan that was presented included a "multi-use frail" which included bikes, horses, and pedestrians. Chris voiced his concern about allowing bikes and horses on the same trails as pedestrians. After further discussion, Bob,Elizabeth,Mike, Debra and Chris abstained and the motion died. • John asked Steve to incorporate an ecological and an access point of view for Lick Creek Park in the plan. He also wanted to see fencing added to the proposal so that people don't get lost and end up in Pebble Creek. John also recommended having a managerial presence on site and to incorporate an operational budget into the proposal. Steve stated that they could possibly also have a junior or senior Parks and Recreation major to live at the park rent-free, in exchange for supervising activities at the park. John asked Steve to look at what would be reasonable to expect from grants and put in a lower monetary amount in the bond election. Bikes will be allowed on Deer Run Trail, along the sewer line to the wastewater treatment plant,and to the visitor's center. The Board discussed the enforcement issues regarding trail usage. They discussed the need to have supervision of the park at all times,not just 8 to 5. Mark Shavers commented that in the proposal a significant amount of funds was allotted for asphalt parking lots and roadways. He suggested doing those in phases instead of all up front or using an alternative material. He also suggested putting the visitor's center closer to the main road instead of further in the park to save funding on the length of the road. He also mentioned that at the previous meeting only one person was interested in allowing horses at Lick Creek Park and was not sure it was worth spending the money on an equestrian parking lot for one interested person. John motioned to adopt the plan as presented with amendments to include buffer zones and corridors, fencing, annual operational cost, three bike racks and also to get the funding down to $400,000 - $500,000 with phasing of the project. Mike seconded and the motion carried. 2. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. February 4, 1998 Parks & Recreation Board 1998/99 GOALS Action Plan 1. Complete parks master plan A. Review results of citizens survey_ _ RPTS 336 class project (Feb.,98) B. Inventory potential areas for future parks and greenbelts. C. Analysis of survey data,comprehensive plan recommendations D. Develop recommendations for implementation and inventory results. including financial impact. E. Prioritize recommendations and develop fimeline strategies. 2. Complete acquisition of the athletic park site and develop a long term development master plan A. Complete property acquisition (Feb 98) B. Conduct site visits to selected athletic parks in Texas (Spring, 98) C. Conduct needs assessment with the Sports and Recreation Association and Parks and Recreation Board (Spring, 98) D. Concept preparation by Parks Planning (Summer, 98) E. Develop budget estimate by ParksPlanning Staff or consulting firm if funds allow (Summer, 98) 3. Revision of.the master r W911 Pen Creek (City Council Issue #8) A Soli cit puithe input regarding the inastørplt (Feb/Mai, 97) B lire an 9 : 0:401;A '":**'''''"•••• ...:'••••••--- • : •• 41$ giM.iffittal#4010:rfiepto develop RPTregsfkof contract00 eninc▪crmg fam to.v v Vi recommendationsg n SLi and Cl 051 on pi obleins (Jul, 97) 79° on F Fi esent recommendation from consultant to fJFBoaid foi çonsidciation (Feb 6, 98) G. Present silt study recommendations to City Council (Feb. 26, 1698) H. Incorporate findings and recommendations into the revised WPC Master Plan (Feb., 98) I. Develop implementation plan for proposed improvements (Feb., 98) J. Present recommendation to Parks and Recreation Board (Mar. 10, 1998) K. Present recommendation to Planning andZoning Commission (Apr. 2, 1998) L. Submit revised Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan and recommendations to City Council for consideration (Apr. 25, 1998) 4. Youth programming for teens (City Council Issue #10) B Complete bylaws and committee▪s/i uctumv foi Teen AdvisoiyBoaid 'May, 97) C Complete the investigation of potential sites foi a teen centci find present uindrngs to the City Council foi then conaideiation (▪ May, 97) D Send pm oposal to II4MU Awhitect▪we Dcpai(men! to assist in design pm ocess fom permanent facility (fun, 97) ••:•.•.•. . •.•.Collaborate: with other agencies conccrning. crinanent.facili ...desiit and joinLouth ) 0110)140# IniliniiilligOOM014404004,0000111044#0H Solicit request for proposals for design services (hb, 98) :MstaiiiiiiiiinilI11111111111111111billil I. City Council approval of contract for design services .(Feb. 6, 1998) J. City Council approval of completed design/Authorization to bid project (jun., 98) K. Bid approved by City Council (July 24, 1998) L. Construction complete (Jan. 1, 1999) 5. Implementation of the Lincoln Centeti/VV4ypp Smit4 P417 Master Plan IlliiiNg#01VONwori.#01,11:01111JFEUOUVOlgogiNfilai?a#1511•111111111111111111111•11 illiliileotoomogifiggooppl.04:040poiwooknoltelliN414004110110410:111111mi Eilililiilits$61066**10g4:10100ii#104101iii00D Construction pi ,cess (Sept, 97-Jun, 98) E Coiiideratton of formal name for park and baebail complex (Feb, 98) 11111111111111,1111111ffillingliiiiiiiilloom F. City Council approval of name recommendations (Mar. 12, 1998) G. Begin first season (Summer 98) H. Develop recommendation for future improvements (Summer, 1998) 6. Conduct public hearings and oversee design process for Woodway Park B. Acceptance of parkland dedication from Holleman Arms Apartment project (1998) C. Conduct public hearings,develop conceptual designs (Fall, 1998) D. City Council approval of plans and authorization to begin construction (Fall, 1998) 7. Develova Master Plan for Lick Creek Park A Appornta Lick ParkAdvisory Committee (Jun, 97) b' Conduct a needs assessinentpi oces (Aug/Sep, 97) C Conduct design womkshop with I?P402 Class at Conference Center(Oct 18, 97) •"""" -"" ----*•• s Board appi oval(Dec 97) F Pesign team develops mastel plan ft am class epoi ts (Ian, 98) G Joint meeting with Pinks and Recreation Board and Lick Ci eck Park Advisoiy Committee to consider mastei plan ([an 27, 1998) 'Pi. Council approval (Feb. :26, 98) I. Appoint Standing committee (April, 1998) J. Request funding for archaeological survey of site (May, 1998) 8. Madeleyfark Development iiIII4 Migliiiii041101IM011illig50Mi000.*/10Atripogi1998) ill111111111111111111011111111101010 B. City Council approval of funding. C. Conduct public hearings concerning potential improvements (Summer, 1998) D. Board consideration of Park Master Plan (Fall, 1998) E. City Council approval of Park Master Plan (Fall, 1998) F. Develop construction documents and solicit bids. (Spring, 1999) 9. Design small park that serves the Spring Loop residents A Determine feasibility of use o!exrstug 10 acre site (Oct, 97) ( B. Obtain population density estimates and demographic information (Spring 98) Page 2 of 3 C. Develop potential alternatives and recommendations and present findings to the Board (Summer 98) D. Include in future Capital Improvement Program funding request. (1999) 10. Consider revisions to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance NIMMONMOMMOP#00Maiiiiikiiiiii*AMONOaggrergiratall*!!!!!•• commission B conduct mified meeting on Octolici 17 C Develop draft ordinance for 1#00)***0•400140M011.4i00**010440.000k4and Planning and Zoning Commission (Dcc 97) i D Review of draft ordinance by Parks&Recreation Boaid(Ian iS, 1998) • F. Revise draft ordinance based upon focus group input (Feb., 1998) G. Review draft ordinance by Parks and Recreation Board (Mar., 10, 1998) H. Presentation of revised draft ordinance to focus group (April, 1998) I. Approval of draft ordinance by Planning &Zoning Commission (May, 1998) J. Workshop and presentation to City Council (June, 1998) K. Approval of revised ordinance by City Council (June, 1998) F 11. Develop a Greenways Plan A. Appoint of an advisory board for greenways oversight. (Feb., 1998) B. Inventory of potential greenway locations. C. Develop methodology for greenway acquisition. D. Prioritize greenways on the basis of expendiency and importance. E. Identify ownership of land in the priority greenways. ) F. Develop time lines for implementing stages of each of the priority greenways. G. Develop mechanism/strategies for building public support for greenways. 12. Develop a structure with the school board for joint development of indoor athletic facilities. A Ekw1op a staff coininitte wiTh rpresentativsfroin both ageiwws (Tan, 98,> B. Committee meets to develop potential short-term projects (Feb., 98) C. Synchronize a long-term plan that ensures bond money from both entities is available when needed to bring the projects to fruition. D. Develop model/briefs/specifications/set of elements for each type of school projects that show desired extent of city involvement. E. Discuss with Teen Board the potential for integrating teen center development into these proposals. 13. Develop an Urban Forestry Plan A. Inventory of trees on streets and develop recommendations on which new tree planting efforts should focus. FRSC 420 Arboriculture Class (Fall, 1998) B. Develop a proactive planting initiative based on city-resident partnerships similar to the NeighborWoods program in Austin. C. Establish a committee to develop a City Tree Ordinance after reviewing those adopted in other Texas cities. Page 3 of 3 ORDINANCE NO. 1723 2009 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 28, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION. WHEREAS, the CityCouncil of the Cityof College Station has decided that the Conference g Center Advisory Committee should advise and recommend to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, the CityCouncil desires that the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station reflect this; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION THAT: I. Chapter 1, Section 28, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows: "SECTION 28: CREATION OF A COLLEGE STATION CONFERENCE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE A. PURPOSE The College Station Conference Center is an establishment owned, operated, and maintained by the City of college Station for use and enjoyment by the visitors to this City, and also by the residents of this community. It is therefore to the advantage of the City College Colle e Station that a citizens' committee serve to advise the City Council in matters relating to said Conference Center-animated-T-ee B. MEMBERSHIP The committee shall consist of seven-(7)-five(5)members, to be appointed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. - . r r _ ... .r ; r r ; _ r, w . f ■ N a w �+ w �► r r r C. TERM OF OFFICE The term of office shall be for two (2)years and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall appoint members on a staggered basis with three(3)terms expiring in odd- numbered years and two (2)terms expiring in even-numbered years. ORDINANCE NO. 2009 Page f 's A member of the Committee shall be appointed annually by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to serve as committee chairman for a term of one year. A vice-chairman shall be selected by members of the Committee. A vacancy occurring on the committee prior to expiration of the term of office for that position shall be filled by appointment by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. A member so appointed shall be designated to serve the remainder of the term of his/her predecessor. D. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties of this committee shall be to advise and recommend to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on matters relevant to the operation, use, and promotion of the College olle a Station Conference Center : -: r- .- - w - . The committee shall also carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board or other CityDepartments. r r + a r r w i ■■ MA ! w- M r w• w w ; ww - w a r A w- I •M w w i t A •• A Y• ■ ! E RIIE E i!E E E1 R;� • ■ ! E i ■� ■ iA •R ! i � ! • ■ Beard, E. MEETINGS The conference Center Advisory Committee shall provide for regular and special meetings as necessary to carry on its business, and is authorized to establish its own rules, regulations, and by-laws subject to ratification by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board." Il. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage in accordance with the City Charter of the City of College Station. PASSED, ADOPTED, and APPROVED this APPROVED: Lynn Mellhaney, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary ..................... Notice PRESCRIBED BURN OPERATIONS at LICK CREEK PARK • . College Station, Texas On February 13, 1998, the City of College Station, in cooperation with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, will begin an on-going program of prescribed burning at Lick Creek Park , This 515 acre natural area is located on east Rock Prairie Road and has been the subject of numerous research projects over the past decade. One conclusion is that the existing post oak savannah habitat and native grasslands are being replaced by the encroachment of brush and other woody plants. Fire had been a part of the natural land management process in this region for thousands of years prior to European settlement in the early 1800's. The prescribed burn process is an ecologically sound management practice that is currently being utilized in selected areas by many state and federal agencies as well as private landowners to restore native grasslands. Prescribed burning also reduces the potential for uncontrolled wildfires in forests and grasslands. ......:... } Training in proper methods of prescribed burning will be conducted by specialists from the Texas A&M University Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management. In the future, this training will be scheduled on an annual basis during winter months and will use selected areas in Lick Creek Park as demonstration sites. This practice has been endorsed by the College Station Parks & Recreation Board with support from the Lick Creek Park Advisory Committee. The prescribed burn concept is endorsed at the state and national level by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, Texas Forest Service, US Forest Service, US Army Corps of Engineers and the Nature Conservancy. The burning operations will be conducted with the assistance of the College Station Parks & Recreation Department, College Station Fire Department and the South Brazos County Fire Department. Dr. Larry D. White and Dr. Barron Rector, Extension Range Specialists, will conduct the training and supervise the burn operations. The indoor training workshop will be conducted starting at 9:00am rain or shine in the College Station Public Utilities Department Training Room, 1601 Graham Road. The prescribed burn is scheduled to start at approximately 11:30am at the park. If weather conditions are not favorable at that time, it will be rescheduled for another day. Anyone who is interested in participating in this training or needs additional information should call the College Station Parks & Recreation Department at 764- ( 3773.