HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/1998 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board (2) CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Parks & Recreation Board
Regular Meeting
December 8, 1998
College Station Junior High School
900 Rock Prairie Road
Board Members: Chris Barzilla, Chair; George Dresser, Vice Chair; John Nichols; John
Crompton; Glen Davis; Susan Allen; and Sarah Birkhold
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Planner; Bridgette George,
Board Secretary; Skip Noe, City Manager
Visitors: Kevin Kuddes, 601 Aster Drive; Elizabeth Tabor, 604 Aster Drive; Sherri
Coombs, 602 Aster Drive; Deborah Fitzpatrick, 3248 Insbruck Circle; Luis
and Dora Reyes, 3702 Chantal Circle; Greg and Maria Miller, 3617
vienna Drive
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes November 10, 1998: The minutes were approved as submitted.
2. Public Hearing Concerning Possible Development of Edelweiss Park: Peter
Vanecek displayed three park development concepts. All three concepts included some
lighting throughout the park. The third concept included several mini shelters with benches.
Kevin Kuddes stated that there needs to be a bridge over the proposed drainage ditch for
wheel chairs to be able to cross. Mr. Kuddes and Dora Reyes stated that if cars are allowed to
park along the side of the park, it will increase the hazards. Elizabeth Tabor stated that she
didn't care if there were balifields included in the design, but encouraged a limited parking
area, stating that the park gets very full of water. Ms. Tabor would like to see swings added
to the concept for younger kids. Debra Fitzpatrick would like the ballfields established
because there is a great need. Ms. Fitzpatrick would also like to see water fountains
throughout the park. Ema Walker, would like to see the cement walking track included in the
final design. She also suggested reducing the parking spaces to about 10 with at least one
that is handicap van accessible. Greg Miller inquired about bringing the fence all the way
around the playground area. Peter Vanecek stated that is a possibility. Ms. Tabor requested
for staff to bring back the completed plan for final review. Steve Beachy stated that the final
concept will be completed and brought back on January 12, during the next Board meeting.
Ms. Tabor asked if the city would accept monetary donations later on if the subdivision would
like to add recreational equipment.
3. Discussion of Board Goals and Priorities: John Crompton suggested adding the
Implementation of the Greenways Plan back on due to the fact that the grants will have tp;:go
through the Parks and Recreation Department. John Crompton requested adding a golf
course, stating that developers could help with the donation of land for the establishment of
the course and the City maintaining it. Sarah Birkhold stated that the needs assessment
should include equipment, programs, and public needs. John Crompton asked staff to add
Cooperation with CSISD to the goals list. Glen Davis would like to see the needs assessment
left on the list of goals which would help to include registration of programs on the internet,
for example. Staff will revise the goals document, mail it out to the Board for their ranking
and prioritization.
4. Hear Visitors: None present, other than those there for the public hearing.
5. Consent Agenda:
• Capital Improvement Program Report- No other comments.
• Committee Reports - None.
6. Board Concerns / Other Business: John Nichols mentioned that three pieces of art have
been selected for College Station and will arrive in February. He stated that they will replace
the ones that have been here for a year. The new ones will go at Eastgate, one in Bryan at
City Hall, and the third at Central Park.
John Crompton mentioned that he doesn't agree with the word "profit" on the Xtra
Education handout. Steve Beachy mentioned that the word should be changed because it
does not reflect actual profit. Dr. Crompton would also like to see some flexibility in the Xtra
Education classes instead of the cancellation of classes. He suggested asking those registered
if they would be willing to pay more for the class instead of canceling it. He would also like to
see a comparison from last year participation to this year's participation.
7. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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