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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 — 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROOM
Members Present: Chris Barzilla, Chair; George Dresser, Vice Chair; John Nichols;
Dr. Sarah Birkhold; Susan Allen; and Glen Davis.
Members Absent: John Crompton
Visitors: Elrey Ash and J. Dale Browne, Jr., Ash Sc. Browne Engr.; John
Clark, 504 Crescent, Bryan; James Baker, 1119 Ashburn Ave.;
Karen Mattingly and Mark Nigro, 2801 Burr Oaks Cr., Bryan
Staff: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Asst.
Director; and Bridgette George, Board Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7: 03 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes: The minutes were approved as submitted.
2. Hear Visitors: No unscheduled visitors present.
3. Discussion and Consideration of a Proposal to Acquire Additional Land
Adjacent to Parkway Park: Mr.James Baker was present to offer the city the option to
purchase land adjacent to Parkway Park. Elrey Ash showed a layout depicting the park
and the land adjacent to the park. Mraker. stated that he envisions Parkway Park
remaining wooded. He also informed t t Board that there is a house located on one of
the three lots that would need to be moved. George Dresser suggested that the Board
tour the site before making any recommendations. Chris motioned to visit the site.
The motion was seconded by Sarah Birkhold. The motion passed. The visit was set for
the following Wednesday, at 5:30 p.m. at the Park near the playground.
4. Discussion of Conceptual Land-use Plan for the Crowley Tract: Steve Beachy
stated that the tract is located at Highway 6 and Greensprairie Road. He said that there
is a mitigation area for Navasota Ladies Tresses in the 100-acre tract that cannot be
constructed on. Mr. Beachy stated that when staff receives a more current site plan, he
will bring it back to the Board for further discussion.
5. Discussion and Consideration of Conceptual Plan for Luther Jones Landfill
Site: Karen Mattingly passed out some information on Disc Golf. Steve Beachy showed
the layout for the old landfill site which included a plan for a disc golf course and an
archery area. The area is approximately 30 acres. The landfill site was given to the
City by BVSWMA. Steve Beachy stated that maintenance of the area would include
litter control and mowing. Mr. Beachy informed those present that since there were
no funds in Zone 9,the City Council would have to approve the appropriation of funds
from another funding source to develop the site. George suggested developing some
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conceptual plans to include disc golf with costs associated with the development and
upkeep of the site. John Nichols seconded the motion. The motion passed.
6. Discussion of Parkland Dedication Funds: The Parkland Dedication funds
were briefly reviewed. Glen Davis recommended using funds to put shade structures
up at Lemontree Park. John Nichols seconded the motion. The motion passed.
7. Discussion of Board Goals: The Board goals were reviewed. Steve Beachy
suggested adding "Implementation of the WPC Master plan."
Glen Davis and John Nichols were appointed to the subcommittee for the
athletic park site naming and conceptual plan.
8. Capital Improvement Program (CIF) Report: Ric Ploeger reviewed the CIP and
noted several changes. The Lincoln Center air conditioner project was out to bid. The
Council accepted the second Teen Center design and designated an additional
$100,000 towards the facility:
9. Committee Reports: No reports.
10. Board Concerns/Other Business: Chris Barzilla stated that the park at College
Hills elementary school has a cement jogging trail, and that the kids must go to Thomas
Park to jog on a better surface. He stated that the College Hills Ft 0 has funds available
to spend, and that they may be willing to pay for putting rubber material on top of
their concrete jogging trail. Steve stated that he would have the dimensions gotten and
determine how much it would be.
11. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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