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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob DeOtte, Vice Chair; Carol Reynolds; Greg Taggart and Debra
Anderson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ron Gay, Chair; and Mike Manson
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director, Bridgette George
CPS, Staff Assistant
VISITORS: Randy Merrill, 900 Hereford
I. Approval of Minutes: Minutes for the meeting of May 14, 1996, were approved as submitted.
II. Hear Visitors: No unscheduled visitors were present.
III. *• aderation of Proposed Parkland Dedication - Pebble Hills Subdivision: After
some discussion, the board decided they wanted the developer to provide for a 20' access on the southeast
corner of the park for maintenance access and a 150' access point on the southwest side for citizens. They
also*anted access on both sides of the park and requested that the proposed street on the north side of the
park be moved adjacent to the park to give it 100' of frontage. Carol motioned to accept the proposed
parkland dedication with the proposed changes by the board. The motion was seconded by Debra, and
was approved by the board.
IV. Subcommittee Reports: Naming of Parks Facilities: The subcommittee met previously to discuss
renaming Southwood Pool and Fairview Park. Southwood Pool - The Masters of the Brazos Swim Team
requested that Southwood Pool be renamed for Cindy Hallaran due to her endless contributions to
swimming in the community. Greg motioned to rename Southwood Pool to the Cindy Hallaran Pool. The
motioned was seconded by Carol and approved by the board. Steve stated that the renaming dedication
will be held during the 1997 opening season, probably the first week of June. Fairview Park - Ms. Merrill
presented a deed that showed Mr. Luther Jones donated land that was later named Fairview Park. Ms.
Merrill requested that the park be renamed after Mr. Jones. Carol motioned to rename Fairview Park to
Luther Jones Park. The motion was seconded by Debra and approved by the board. The renaming
ceremony will most likely be held the spring of 1997.
V. Wayne Smith Baseball Complex Update: Ric displayed a plan for the complex and reviewed the
layout. He mentioned that there were two properties that still needed to be acquired in order to complete
the project. The city will probably utilize the Wellborn entrance to Southgate Village Apartments for the
parking lot entrance to the complex.
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VI. Capital Improvement Program Report: Ric stated that Southwood Pool is complete except for a
few punch list items. He mentioned that Pebble Creek Park construction began recently and should be
complete prior to the opening of the school. The Central Park Pond project plans are being reviewed. The
plan includes a continuous sidewalk starting from the ballfield parking lot to the basketball court. Ric
stated that the Wolf Pen Creek Guardrails have been installed at the Holleman and Dartmouth intersection.
VII. Other Business/Board Concerns: No other business was discussed.
VIII. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
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