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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AM) RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD
MEMBERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Cunha, Chair; Bob DeOtte; John Crompton; Gary
Halter; and Mike Manson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chris Barzilla
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Beachy, Director; Ric Ploeger, Asst, Director; Paul
Leventis, CIP Project Manager, and Paul Kasper, Graduate
Engineer
VISITORS: None
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
I. Approval of Minutes April 14, 1998: Minutes were approved as submitted.
II. Hear Visitors-No visitors present.
III. Discussion and Consideration of Southwest Park Street Extension from Christine
Lane to Southwest Parkway: Paul Leventis showed the Parks Board where
proposed sewer lines are going to go and stated that he needs to know where the
potential streets are going to go in order to finalize his project. Paul Kasper
showed a proposed alignment for a street connection that would facilitate traffic
in the area. The first proposal would align with the apartment complex's curb cut
on the opposite side of Southwest Parkway. Choosing that option would split one
acre off from the park where the street would go through it. The second proposal
would be located on the park's east boundary and would not divide the park. The
members voiced concern about dividing the park with the proposed street. Gary
motioned to accept the second proposal that would allow for development of the
street on the park's east boundary, not dividing the park. Bob seconded, and the
motion passed.
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W. Review of Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan: Steve stated that the TIF Board were in
agreement with the plan, but recommended the addition of two lakes into the
plan. The Planning and Zoning Committee declined to endorse the plan because
of no lakes in the plan and because it does not reflect the vision of the original
plan. Steve stated that future meetings will have to be set up with both boards and
Council for further direction.
V. Discussion of Erecting Monuments in Parks: Steve stated that several years ago,
the Board created a policy for erecting monuments on city property. The
members were provided with a copy of the policy. John stated that there is no
criteria in the policy recognizing excellence for awards. Also, the word
"monument" is not defined in the policy. Elizabeth suggested benches for moms
to sit on at the parks. After some discussion,John motioned to accept applications
from any youth team that wins at least a state championship and agrees to pay and
maintain the monument. Gary seconded. Elizabeth, Bob, and Mike voted no.
The motion failed.
VI. Discussion of Parks in Park Zone 1 —Northgate Area: Mike stated that he felt that
there should be a park in that zone. Gary reminded him that Hensel Park already
serves that zone. Steve stated that the Northgate Merchants Association have an
interest to develop a park in the area, but have not indicated a specific site. Gary
motioned to request the Mayor to approach the President of A&M for a joint park
venture on A&M's land in that zone. Bob seconded the motion,John voted no,
the motion passed.
VII. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution in Support of the Land and Water
Conservation Fund: John stated that this is a federal program that has not been
funded for about seven years, but they are lobbying to get it funded this year. It's
a matching grant for funds in support of land and water conservation. The Mayor
will be asked to sign a resolution in support of this fund if approved by the Board.
Gary motioned to support the resolution, Mike seconded, the motion passed. It
will go to Council on May 28.
VIII. Discussion of Board Goals: Steve reported the status of the Board goals.
IX. Capital Improvement Program Report: Ric reviewed the CIP projects. John and
Bob made suggestions to staff about what to submit to the CIP Committee for the
upcoming bond election.
X. Other Business/Board Concerns: No other business or concerns were discussed.
XL Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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Bridgette George CPS, Board Secretary
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