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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/1998 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1998 — 7:00 P.M. COLLEGE STATION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1101 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH Present: Elizabeth Cunha, Chair; Bob DeOtte; Mike Manson; Gary Halter; Chris Barzilla, and John Crompton Absent Debra Anderson, Vice Chair Visitors: Mike McClure, 9262 Brookwater Circle, CS Staff: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation; Jane Kee, City Planner; Veronica Morgan, Assistant City Engineer;Peter Vanecek, Senior Parks Planner;Bridgette George, Staff Assistant The meeting was called to order at 7: 07 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes - March 31, 1998: The minutes were approved as submitted. 2. Hear Visitors: No unscheduled visitors. 3. Discussion and Consideration of Potential Parkland Dedication in Park Zone 6: The „ property is located on FM28 18 and Wellborn Road. The developer is interested in donating five acres, which when combined with Southwest Park, would to bring the park up to 10 acres. The proposal exceeds his dedication requirement. The Board was in favor of the proposed dedication. Ric stated that there is a possibility for a greenbelt linkage with this dedication. 4. Discussion and Consideration of Potential Parkland Dedication in Park Zone 10: Mike McClure, McClure Engineering, displayed a site plan with a proposed park depicted on it. Mr. McClure requested the acceptance of.the 12-acre tract of land for a park and that the monies currently available in Zone 10 be utilized immediately for the development of the park. He stated that the area is wooded with a creek running through it. He also said that none of the area is floodplain as defined by FEMA, but that area has not been mapped by the city. The far left of the tract is not wooded and has an existing stock tank which they plan to fill in. They will do some storm water retention with a berm along the back of one of the cul- de-sacs. Their dedication requirement is just over 2 acres. There is currently S43,875 in that zone that could be used for preliminary development of the park, if accepted. There will be public hearings to get citizen input for development. John motioned to accept the proposed dedication, Gary seconded, and the motion carried. - 5. Presentation and Discussion of Revisions to the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan: Steve reviewed the master plan. He stated that about 35% of the corridor has been developed, with most of that being commercial. He said that all of the multi-family residential that has already occurred in the corridor was not part of the original plan and will be discouraged in the ) future. The original plan showed commercial development such as restaurants and retail shops. Steve stated that one of the limiting factors at the amphitheater is the lack of adequate dressing rooms backstage. There are some recommendations for the development of additional dressing facilities adjacent to the amphitheater. In the Drainage Utility District there is $1.3 million earmarked for drainage improvements in the corridor between Texas and Dartmouth. The current estimate for the Tax Increment Financing District is approximately $2.3 million generated on the remaining 11 years left. There is approximately $100,000 in parkland dedication funds which could also be used for improvements to the park. Steve stated that a silt study was conducted and that the lakes in the original plan will not be able to be constructed due to the silt problem, bank stabilization, and lack of funds to clean out the lakes on a regular basis. The current lake will be reconstructed to a widened channel with landscaped banks on both sides. The width will be determined by the reach of the equipment used to clean it out. John stated that the bikeway trail that leads up to Texas Avenue should be designed to go under Texas at the box culverts and could be partially funded through grants. Steve stated that the plan has been updated and recommendations were developed after gathering information from the public workshops that were held last year on Wolf Pen Creek. He stated that the process is currently in the public review process with the Parks 8c Recreation Board, the Tax Increment Financing Board and Planning and Zoning. After gathering input from the three Boards,final recommendations will then go to the City Council in May. 6. Discussion of Parks in Zone 1 — Northgate Area: Postponed until the May meeting. ( 7. Discussion of Adult Athletic Fees: John stated that he would like the Board to consider putting a 20-25% fee to the adult softball program for future development improvements. John motioned to approve, Gary seconded. Steve informed them that the proposal would be an amendment to the fees approved by Council for 1998 and 1999. These fees would be generated and used specifically for softball facilities' improvements on existing facilities. Elizabeth stated that the users should be notified about the increase and why it was being implemented. The motion carried. 8. Discussion of Board Goals: The goals were reviewed with no additional changes. Some discussion took place over the naming of the regional athletic park site. Mike and John stated that he would like to serve on the Greenways Committee. Bob motioned for John and Mike to serve on the Committee, seconded by Chris. Elizabeth voted no. The motion carried. 9. Capital Improvement Program Report: Ric reviewed the report with no additional changes. 10. Committee Reports: a. CIP Subcommittee —John Crompton: The committee has met once and will meet again on Wednesday, April 16, 1998 and will produce a final recommendation. The Board decided to meet on Wednesday,April 22, 1998,at 7:00 p.m. 11. Board Concerns/Other Business: Elizabeth informed the Board that they will no longer have liaisons to the Lincoln Center and Conference Center Advisory Committees. Instead,the Board Chair and Vice Chair will receive the minutes from the meetings. Bob voiced his concerns about the upcoming bond issue regarding seniors and recommended offering programs and amenities for them to engage their support. John suggested getting information from the City of Austin who has a wonderful senior citizen program. The Board agreed that it couldn't be put on this bond issue,but would like to revisit it in the future. Bob stated that Little League is looking for donations to erect a monument at Southwood for the team that won State Champions. The Board decided to visit the issue of monuments in May. Gary mentioned that bikers have been using the nature trail behind his home and it has turned into mud puddles every few feet. Gary also suggested talking with the various theater groups about the possibility of the festival site at Wolf Pen Creek. 12. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m.