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7:00 p.m.
Staff Preent: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation; Pete Vanecek, Senior
Park Planner; David Gerling, Special Facilities Superintendent; Grace
Calbeit, Conference Center Super,,,, sor; Lance Jackson, Lincoln Center
Supervisor; Curtis Bmg m, Parks Operations Super 7i itendent; Sha on
Waddell, Recreation Supervisor; Tony Scazzero, Recreation Supervisor;
Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator; Kris Start/Than, Board
Secretary.
Board Members Peent: Chris Barzilla, Chair; George Dresser, Co-Chair; Glenn
Schroeder; john Nichols; Bill Davis; Jon Tuiton; Laura
Wood, Alternate.
Board Members Absent: Glen Davis;John Crompton, Alternate.
Guests:
Steve Sinjth, 1103 Dexter Drive, College Station, Texas
Ji n Wendt, 2201 T n iberloch Place, The Woodlands, Texas
Wallace Phillips, 5010 Augusta Circle, College Station, Texas
Charles Ellison, P.O. Box 10103, College Station, Texas
Mollie Guin, 1605 N. 1:due Bon net Circle, College Station, Texas
Carter Hall, 1702 A mberlz.idge, College Station, Texas
Visitors:
Larry K. Farnsworth, 4012 Hunter Creek, College Station, Texas
1. Call to order:The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. Swearing in of new members: Jon Turton, John Nichols, Glenn Schroeder, and
Laura Wood were sworn in to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board.
3. Hear visitors: No visitors spoke at this time.
4. Pardon — Consider requests for absences of members from meeting: John
Nichols made a motion to accept the absences of Glen Davis and John Cromitton
as excused. Chris :Karzilla seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the
motion passed unanimously.
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5. Approval of minutes from Regular meeting of May 9, 2000: John moved to
approve the s utes from Regular meeting of May 9, 2000, with a rnh or editorial
change. Bill Davis seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed
unanimously.
6® Discussion and possible consideration regarding alcohol usage at Central
Park: Steve Smith took the floor. He said that the recent incident at Central Park
at which a team player was beaten with a baseball bat prompted his letter of
concern regarding alcohol usage at the park. He feels that d iimg was probably a
factor in the incident.
Mr. Smith feels that the park doesn't have the same family atmosphere that first
attracted him to it. He went on to say that he does not feel comfortable slaying
sports or bringing his fa ely to a place where there is heavy drinking, flaring
tempers, and sweiring.
Steve Beachy sai• that, to his knowledge, alcohol was not involved with the
beating incident at Central Park. He said that rules at the parks are governed by a
City ordinance, and at the present tin e, there is no prohibition on alcohol in the
parks. To change this situation would require a modification of the orde .nce. He
went on to say thit he doesn't know if it is feasible to ban alcohol in a particular
park or area of a park, but he woul• consult the Legal Department and bring the
answer back to a future iIoard meeting. Steve said that in the meanttie, the
Department would research the situation to see how extensive the problem is and
report back to the B ard.
Gle' D. asked Steve if there is supervision during games at the park or if
someone monitors the drinking problem. Steve responded that Parks employees
are not at the park at all times during the games, but league officials usnilly are.
He said that the Department would be able to express its concerns to the Leagues
as well as try to come up with a solution to the problem.
The Board agreed that they would like the Deptrment to research this issue and
report back at a future meeting. No motion was made on this item.
7® Discussion and possible consideration concerning Park Land dedication
requirements for the Crowley Tract: Steve B. introduced Wallace Phillips
(Developer), J7 in Wendt (Planning Consultant), and Charles Ellison (Attorney).
He said that the proposed development had been presented to the Parks and
Recreation Board and to the Pla in. and Zoning Co nt nission in years past.
However, it has been a while since any development has occurred. He went on to
say that it is the developer's contention that the previous Park Land Dedication
Ord .nce would still apply, wherein the requirement was one acre per 133
dwelling units. It is the City staff's contention that since there hasn't been
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development since the Park Land Dedication Ordinance was revised, the new
ord° nee would apply.
The proposed development is located on Highway 6 and Greens Prairie Road, and
is bisected by the proposed State Highway 40. The area is in Park Zone 10 and
13. The proposal includes approximately 757 single-family dwelling lots. Over
four acres are being proposed for the park, but additional land is also being
proposed for greenbelts and walkways. The new Park Land Dedication Ord nce
states that the park land dedicated should be a minimum of five acres. So the
Department is recommending that if the developer establishes a neighborhood
park,that it be at least five acres. Steve went on to say that there is not an existing
neigh.o rhood park in that area, so a neighborhood park is needed in the
development
Steve said that the proposed dedication is in compliance with the City's
Comprehensive Plan and with the Recreation, P k, and Open Space Master Plan.
Charles Ellison discussed the proposal. He stated that a goal of the project is to
incorporate a park system early in the development, John N. asked what the
oard is being asked to act on. Steve said that the developer would like to know,
before they incnr additional expenses, if the park configuration ansi conceptual
plan t c.t they are proposing is agreeable to the r.oard.
Jeni Wendt discussed the proposed development. He said that proposed are three
separate parks that are linked by a trail system. The amenities would be a couple
of tennis courts, i basketball court, a picnic pavilion, a children's playground, a
trail system that would link the three parks, and a pond with a fishing pier. He
said t ist the three proposed parks would be equivalent to approximately 12 acres
and the proposed trail system would be approximately seven acres (total° g
around 19 acres). It is the developer's contention to convey all of the acreage to
the City of College Station.
Steve said that the developer is proposing to develop the park, which is allowable
under the ordinance, but the loard we uld have the ability to approve the design
specifications prior to construction.
Bill D. moved that the Parks and Recreation Board accept the c nceptual plan
with the oroposed acreage. George D. seconded the motion. All were in favor,
and the motion passed nn.nimously.
8. Committee Reports: Steve said that this item had been placed on the agenda as a
follow-up to the City Council's sin ilar request to their Boards/Coi nmittees to
report what accomplishments they have made over the past year.
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Conference Center: Mollie Guin, Chairperson for the College Station
Conference Center Advisory Co ittee, said that the purs s,se of the Advisory
Co - ittee is to study concerns at hand, d e reco endations, and advise the
Conference Center Staff and the Parks and Recreation Board of areas of
co unity interest. The Advisory Co ittee is especially useful when its
members serve as facilitators of ideas and as messengers to the co , unity. She
talked about the Co ittee's accomplishments over the last twelve months:
O Completion of the City of College Station Memory Lane Oral History
Project–this was a five-yea project involving approximately 4t0 citizens
and 100 volunteers to preserve College Station History.
Review of the Mission/Vision Statements of the College Station City
Co cil.
* Revision of the College St, tion Conference Center's policies, rules, and
regulations.
• Revision and simplification of the wor ,°, g on the Conference Center Fees
Schedule.
• Revision sf letters frim churches on renting fcilities,
• Revision of the monthly and comparison reports conce g the number of
co ercial and non-pr fit users.
• Revision of the annual report over lost business.
Lincoln Center Advisory Committee: Lance Jackson, the liaison for the
Co ttee, said he feels that one of the biggest acco plishments is that the
Co iittee is being heard. He went on to say that there has also been an increase
in civic awareness. Some of the accomplishments of the Co ttee are as
follows:
® Drafted a nssion statement.s ilar to the City Co s cil's Mission Statement.
• Created Subco ittees—Public Relations and Education.
• Implemented a Co ittee workshop that will be held t °ce a year,
• Developed a customer service survey that will be H plemented this next fiscal
year.
• Helped to ° plement four-way stop at the I tersection between Eleanor and
Holleman.
* Was instrumental in getting a lighted sign placed in front of the facility.
Some of the accomplishments that they would like to achieve within the next
twelve months are to
• Become more active with city-wide activities.
• T the Lincoln Center Facility into an alcohol-free facility.
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O Improve the facility for the future —the Co i ettee would like to review the
facility, how to mintain it, and look at possible future expansions.
• Become more active with the youth.
College Station Recreation and Sports Association: Glen Davis was absent
fro ii the meeting. He will give a report at a future meeting.
Senior Advisory Committee: Steve sai4 that the Senior Advisory Co , it-tee is
not a fo n ial co ii iittee at this f me, but that they have been very active. Marci
Rodgers is the liaison for the Co ii `iittee. She passed out a list of the
accomplishments of the Co, ttee for the last year (see attachment). Marci said
that the senior progr,n is up and run g. She talked about some of -Le
Committee's accomplishments:
O The Senior Advisory Committee was formed in January 1999 — there are 17
members tri the Committee that meet monthly.
O Computer classes were organized at the Lincoln Center in Spring 1999.
O Xtra Education classes are now offered to seniors.
e They have hosted special events and day trips.
• They have met with the City Co „ecil to express goals and visions from the
Senior Advisory Committee
Marci talked about what the Senior Advisory Co m nittee would like to
accomplish in the future:
• Become a foe .1 corn 1,ittee under the Parks and Recreation Board and adopt
by-laws.
• Conceptualize, request, and establish a place for seniors to meet and function
as a cohesive and constructive group.
O Structure progruns for seniors, which per thee, to be a viatie part of the
College Station coin"runity.
O Org „rize senior potential to make College Station a sftrogressive, culturally
active, and safe place to live.
Teen Advisory Committee: Carter Hall, the outgoing President of the Teen
Advisory Committee, said that the njor accomplishment of the Committee was
getting a teen center(The Exit)that they could call their own. Right now, they are
trying to look at different avenues and goals. Some of the goals that they are
looking at for next ye,,r are:
O To meet with other youths on a statewide level to discuss youth-related issues.
• To get involved with more co, m unity service activities.
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9. Discussion and possible consideration of developing an urban forestry plan
for the City of College Station: (see item #10)
la Discussion and possible consideration of conducting a feasibility study to
build a skateboard park: John Nichols made a motion to table items 9 & 10
until the July 11th Parks and Recreation Board meeting Glenn Schroeder
seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
11, Discussion and possible consideration of City Council Strategic Issues: Steve
said that the City Co r cil and key City staff attended a retreat earlier in the month
to come up with and discuss issues related to the City Council's eight vision
statements. Steve went on to say that parks were one of the in topics that were
discussed during the retreat. Some other items of concern for the City Council
were®
• Having developers plan parks up front before developing subdivisions.
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the Parks and Recreation Board at the next meeting. This was an infor dtional
item, and no motion was de.
13. Col sent Items:
Capital Improvement Program Projects Report:
John N. asked if there had been any new development with Madeley Park (the
land donated to the City of College Station to be used for park purposes). Steve
said that he had On ally spoken n- *th City of Bryan officials to see if they
would be interested in doing a joint project with the City of College Station, but
he has no new infor tion to report.
Chris B. askeir about the progress of the interlocal agreement between the College
Station Independent School District and the City of College Station for the
construction of four te, As courts to be located on the Willow Branch campus.
Steve said that the School District would .ve to rebid the project and act on the
bids at their June 19th meet ,g. If approved by the School Board, it will o to the
City Council for approval on June 22nd,
John N. asked at what stage Veterans 'iark and Athletic Comdex was. Steve
responded that it was in Phase I—t; e sesign phase. The Master Plan for t,e Park
was apAroved by the City Co cii and now the Department needs to dete,
how much can be accomplished with the funds t t are cnentiy available. He
went on to say that the grant for lights on some of the soccer fields was not
approved. He said that the Department ho.es to have the design of the park
complete this ye,!, have it der co, struction next year, and have the fields ready
to play on the following year. The Department has requested $25,000 in the
budget for the next fiscal year to hire consultants and lawyers to gain water rights
to Carter Creek to irrigate the park (this would save around $40,000 per year
versus using City water).
Chris asked about the additional lights at A&M Consolidated ten is courts. Steve
said that the Department has requested funds for them in the budget for the next
fiscal year.
Discussion of next meeting dte and agenda: George D. would like a Wolf
Pen Creek Project report. He also asked if a Board member could be present
during the Pla ing and ZonLg Co ssion's meeting regarding the Crowley
Tract. Steve said that the Department would send the Board notification once the
meeting has been set up.
The next Parks and Recreation Board meeting will be held on July 11, 2000.
14. Adjourn: The meeting adjo ed at 9:46 p.m.
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