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10/10/2000 - Regular Agenda Packet - Parks Board
•LLEG: STATI 114h, 4001: P. 0. Box 9960 - 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 Tel: 409 764 3500 Memorandum Parks and Recreation Board Members FROM: Kris Startzman, Boar:', Secretary *, / DATE: October 6, 200* S EJECT Public Hearing/Regular Meeting — 4ctober 10, 2000 The ;-;ext Parks and Recreation loard meeting will be held at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers (1101 Texas Avenue) oci Tuesday, October 10, 2000. If you have any questions or changes to the minutes from the previous meeting, please contact me at 764-3414 prior to the meeting so that changes can be made and passed out for approval during the meeting. Also, if you will not be able to attensl t e meeting, :slease fill out the attached Absentee Form and fax it !tack to me at 764-3737 or e-mail me ;:tks-LLLz-iana,cicolleize-st,ationjy--us several days in advance of the meeting in order to insure quor,,u, requirements. Thank you and hope to see you there. Attachment: Home of Texas Aey.. University CITY ° F COLLEGE STATION PA' -SANDRECREAToN Absence Request Form For Elected andAppointeders Name RequestSub —*tted on(date) Iwillnitueinatten—anceat the meeting of for the rason(s) sp,.ified: Signature prior 0 the d secretary /boa'r e committee of th d to the office submitted request shall be s This Teti meeting date- o:board/absenteeforrn.doc -..„---,,,,,,.,;,vo,t,,PzomvEantMNNNWNMENNNSENREaaaggagnaenagnNtngMgnt OF COLLEGE A ' &RECREATIONBO Vnaaonmmosaogunmtnmamssossm Public Rearing/Regular Meeti Tuesday,October 10,2000 Ci*y Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue loopppipipropp000000sonepp000M#1'p"IellogoIBIIIIIIIEIBISMIEIIIIIIIIIBIEEEI 1. Call to order. 2. Hear visitors. 3. Pardon—Consider requests for absences of members from meeting. 4. Presentation, discussion, and public hearing regard°g site development of Lick Creek Park. 5. Approval of minutes from September 12,2000. 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a proposal from the College Station Soccer Club. 7. liscussion, consideration, and possible action regarding City Council Vision Statement #4 (Cultural Arts and Recreational Opportunities), • Strategy#1 (More Emphasis on Making Parks More Intergenerational), • Strategy#2 (More Interaction Between Parks Advisory I oard and Planning and Zoning and Shared Vision with Council), • Strategy#3 (Continue to Update Comprehensive Plan Regarding Parks System), • Strategy#4(Connectivity Between Greenways and Parks), • Strategy#5 (Continued Emphasis on Parks Maintenance to Quality Standards through the Budget Process), • Strategy#6 (Develop Provrams and Facilities for Senior Citizens). 8. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointirnent of Parks and Recreation Board member to serve on: • Com Triunity Attractions Committee(to replace Chris Barzilla) • Recreation and Sports Committee(to replace Glen Davis) 9. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding a roller hockey or skateboard park. 10. Consent Items: Capital Improvement Projects Report. Discussion of next meeting date and agenda. 11. Adjourn. The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To take arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TDD) l8007352989. Agendas posted on Internet Website hftp://www.ci.college-stationotx.us and Cable Access Channel 19. From: "JOHN CROMPTON" lcrompto@rpts.tamu.edu> To: "Kris Startzman" <KSTARTZMAN©cicollege-station.tx.us> Date: 10/3/00 9:08AM Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Skate Parks Kris, I will be at the NRPA national meeting in Phoenix at the time of our next board meeting. Could you do an excuse for me please? Thanks John Crompton Distinguished Profe •r Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Texas A&M University 10/03/00 13:04 tY409 845 7548 T.T.I. TAMU 002 • ••• CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PAR iS AND RECREATION Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Ceicers Name Request Submitted on(date)._ Bil not be in attendance at the meeting of 00 ice 10 2.6 for the reson(s) specified: •.. - Signature - Signature This request shall be submitted to the office qf the co itteeil3oard secreta 'prior to the meeting dated ottiiLabsnWformdoc COLLEGE STATION *kilt kik SOCCER CLUB Kimbrough Jeter, President P. 0. Box 9494 979-6900119 College Station, TX 77842 3614366 Voice Mail Box www.socceronline.comiclubsicsse September 18, 2000 Steve Beachy College Station Parks & Recreation Department 1000 Krenec Tap Road College Station, TX 77840 RE: 19992000 Field Use Fees (FLO) Dear Steve: In response to your letter dated July 18, 2000, the College Station Soccer Club (CSSC) did not collect the $5.00 per child FUF during the club's Spring 2000 registration. I became President of the CSSC in April, 2000 and vs informed of the fee and that it was to be implemented during the Fall 2000 registration This was the understanding of all of last year's CSSC volunteer board members. It was not until the first of May, in a conversation with Tony Scazzero, that I became a re that the FUF was supposed to be collected and paid in the Spring. When II reported this information back to the CSSC Board, everyone was taken by complete surprise, for they had been preparing for a Fall 2000 enactment of the fee. Apparently, miscommunication and a honest oversight on our part occurred and we now ask for partial forgiveness of the Spring 2000 FUF. The CSSC is in complete support of the ongoing efforts by the Parks and Recreation Department's commitment to the children of our community. To help in this effort and to stay in good graces with the Parks Department, we offer the following items in lieu of the Spring 2000 season FUF: 1. I have enclosed a check for $525.00, which covers the FUF for the seven (7) CSSC United teams that continued to use the fields after I was notified of the facts, and cj5(, r-bccce_ Page 2 of 2 2. As additional consideration, please note that in November 1999, the CSSC did pay $1,799.00 for a set of adult goals that are in current use. Over the past three weeks, the CSSC did collect the $5.00 per child FUF for the Fall 2000 season. Within the next two weeks, all of the checks should be cleared and the registrants entered into our system. Once completed, I will deliver the payment to you. The number of kids participating should be around 1200. Your consideration and tolerance of this matter will be greatly appreciated. Committed to kids, Kimbrough Jeter, President CSSC kjeter@rudolphs.com t COLLEGE STATION P. 0. Box 9960 - 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 Tel: 409 764 3500 October 4,2000 Michael Kogut Brazos Magic Soccer Club 9105 Waterford College Station,TX 77845 Dear Mr.Kogut, The conditions of the College Station soccer fields have been a serious concern over the past few years. This concern was brought to the attention of the City Council. Theyresponded by passing a Service Level Adjustment for$63,500. As I have mentioned before$51,150 is for the renovation of the threeyouthsoccer fields at Southwood Park. The fields, The $12,350 is for increasing maintenance for all soccer game ieds. The renovations of the youth soccer fields will consist of: - removing the existing turf and irrigation system - bringing in good soil and grading fields to improve drainage - installing a new irrigation systemthat covers the fields and the areas outside of the fields - establishing a good quality turf either by seeding or hydro-mulching. The increased maintenance of game soccer fields will consist of: - increased weed and pest control - increase in top dressing the fields with soil - increase in fertilizer applications winter over-seeding with a good quality of perennial rye grass I have enclosed a renovation schedule for the three youth soccer fields at Southwood Park and a break down of renovation and maintenance costs. Although the fields are receiving renovations and increased maintenance,this alone will not.be enoughtomacoin:atiinnuseatfoe and adequate game-fields. No amount of money or effort put into these fields will be sufficient if the fields be overused. Therefor,it is requested that all soccer. groups refrain from using the game fields for practice.. Enclosed. is a listing of all the practice sites in College Station. Also,additional sites for soccer practice are being investigated. Also,a good solid turf needs to be established on thethreeeeyouth soccer fields at Southwood Park before games can be played on them. Therefor,it is requested that these three fields remain closed to any activity until 2002. Please pass this information on to the officials and coaches of your organization and stress the needed cooperation from all in order to increase the safety andplay pl bility of the soccer fields. I will keep you updated as this work progresses. Thanks you for your cooperationandpatience. Curtis Bingham Parks Operations Superintendent Copies: Steve Beachy,Director of Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Home of Texas A&M University _ COLLEGE STATION &Iwo 4440 00 P. 0. Box 9960 - 1101 Texas Avenue - College Station, TX 77842 '10 Tel: 409 764 3500 October 4,2000 Kimbrough Jeter,President College Station Youth Soccer Association 1425 Wayfarer Ln. College Station,TX 77845 Dear Mr.Jeter, The conditions of the College Station soccer fields have been a serious concern over the past few years. This concern was brought to the attention of the City Council. They responded by passing a Service Level Adjustment for$63,500. As I have mentioned before$51,150 is for the renovation of the three youth soccer fields at Southwood Park. The remaining$12,350 is for increasing maintenance for all soccer game fields. The renovations of the youth soccer fields will consist of: - removing the existing turf and irrigation system - bringing in good soil and grading fields to improve drainage - installing a new irrigation system that covers the fields and the areas outside of the fields - establishing a good quality turf either by seeding or hydro-mulching. The increased maintenance of game soccer fields will consist of: - increased weed and pest control - increase in top dressing the fields with soil - increase in fertilizer applications - winter over-seeding with a good quality of perennial rye grass I have enclosed a renovation schedule for the three youth soccer fields at Southwood Park and a break down of renovation and maintenance costs. Although the fields are receiving renovations and increased maintenance,this alone will not be enough to maintain safe and adequate game-fields. No amount of money or effort put into these fields will be sufficient if the fields continue to be overused. Therefor,it is requested that all soccer groups refrain from using the game fields for practice. Enclosed is a listing of all the practice sites in College Station. Also,additional sites for soccer practice are being investigated. Also,a good solid turf needs to be established on the three youth soccer fields at Southwood Park before games can be played on them. Therefor,it is requested that these three fields remain closed to any activity until 2002. Please pass this information on to the officials and coaches of your organization and stress the needed cooperation from all in order to increase the safety and playability of the soccer fields. I will keep you updated as this work progresses. Thanks you for your cooperation and patience. Sincerely, r Curtis Bingham Parks Operations Superintendent Copies: Steve Beachy,Director of Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Home of Texas A&M University COLLEGE STATION 'RPP. 0. Box 9960 - 1101 Texas Avenue - College Station, TX 77842 Tel: 409 764 3500 SOUTHWOOD YOUTH SOCCER FIELDS RENOVATION SCHEDULE 2000 2001 September 1 —Start developing renovation plans and get price quotes. November 27— Start renovation. Remove existing turf and irrigation system. ecember 11 through January 15—Bring in dirt and grade fields. January 2—Complete delivery of irrigation supplies and line up installation equipment. January 8—Complete leveling of fields and laser grading. January 15—Begin irrigation work. March 1 —Complete irrigation. March 10—Begin installing turf. Fields will need to be closed until January 2002. Home of Texas A&M University 00 , OPoCOLLEGE STATION A', , ik0, , P. 0. Box 9960 0 1101 Texas Avenue 0 College Station, TX 77842 111111 (......iii Tel: 409 764 3500 SOCCER RENOVATIONS AND FIELDS MAINTENANCE Cost estimate for renovation of the three Southwood Park youth soccer fields. 657 2310(Chem Suppl: Chemical) Start Up fertilizer—$390.00 2340(Chem Suppl:Botanical) Hydro-mulch with high quality Bermuda seed—$6,000.00 3326(Syst Maint: Irrigation) Replace irrigation system-$12,000 3510(Maint: Grounds) Use laser grading to insure proper drainage and adding organic enriched topsoil-$32,760 TOTAL ESTI A TE FOR RENOVATION COST IS-$51,150 Cost estimates for yearly maintena ce of 13 soccer fields(5 adult and 8 youth). 656 2310(Chem Suppl: Chemical) Fertilizer and weed control--$1,950 2320(Chem Suppl: Pesticide) For turf pest control-$300 2340(Chem Suppl: Botanical) For winter overseeding with good quality perennial rye grass-$1,080 3510(Maint: Grounds) Dirt for top dressing twice per year—$2,040 657 2310(Chem Suppl: Chemical) Fertilizer and weed control-$1,300 2320(Chem Suppl: Pesticide) For turf pest control-$200 2340(Chem Suppl:Botanical) For winter overseeding with good quality perennial rye grass-$720 3510(Maint: Grounds) Dirt for top dressing twice per year-$1,360 658 2310(Chem Suppl: Chemical) Fertilizer and weed control-$1,100 2320(Chem Suppl:Pesticide) For turf pest control-$200 2340(Chem Suppl: Botanical) For overseeding with good quality perennial rye grass-$600 3510(Maint:Grounds) Dirt for top dressing twice per year-$1,500 TOTAL ESTIMATE FOR MAINTENANCE COST IS$12,350 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR BOTH RENAVATION AND MAINTENANCE IS$63,500 Home of Texas A&M University COLLEGE STATION m � P. 0. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 r 9 v Tel: 409 764 3500 LOCATION OF SOCCER P a g "k L CTICE SITES IN COLLEGE STATION Gabbard Park, 1201 Dexter Dr. South 1 set of 18' goals Thomas ar k , 1300 James Parkway 1 set of 24' goals Sandstone Park, 1700 Sebesta Rd. 1 set of 18' goals 1 set of 24' goals Pebble ree Park,,401 Parkview St. 1 set of 18' goals 1 set of 24' goals JJack and orot Miller Park, 501 Rock Prairie Rd. 1 set of 18' goals Raintree Park Easement,Wilderness Dr. 1 set of 18' goals Lincoln Center, 1000 Eleanor 1 set of 18' goals Edelweiss Park,, victoria Ave. 1 set of 24' goals Parks with open areas without goals that could be used for soccer practice. Brothers Pond ark, 3100 Rio Grande Georgie K FitchPark, 1100 Balcones Bee Creek Park, 1900 Anderson Central Park, 1000 Krenek Tap Rd. W. A. Tarrow Park, 1000 Eleanor St. Home of Texas A&M University c. JD 3111 . 7 r ; fir. 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"'ice- „,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,iiiiiiii,,,,,,, .r -�'"�`-�;sF'�'�`a�,.,f. .. : : lttit„:,liail.!Ltlltillik ..•'-':.-::1111111111111111111 tilt 111111:1111111.111.1,1;i1117....--.1111111111111! Itlii f liiiiiiii!_1::.L.7;111:257,' _amr- o-•-r�����''.� '�'�'�� � 4 ;.ilex,+ -v".'c( 1.-kfrrittttttllt-ro--::..._..-.:-It- -.---:_.-:::iiIiiiii-....,:„.,,--Actsitt is,,,,,-,,,I.Ift titigfiii„......:........:................-.- ,:dugu-igpp;77:;i r 4 _;i,!-I iiii7s),::.......-..-::::.....:.::..-41111111111111111110: 'iii:!::::F.1 :;:,-!ittifik 11111111iiiiit-4)*:„.......Itifitiiiiiiiii:: '''''' — iligoi, itir,:c„,:fititiiiii7ttiairt:......-..,:famovali, ,,,.. iii!!! :.:,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,i:,:ri,:,:it .„.7;,,,,,,,,,,,„.:::,,, ,,,,,,,;„ E. c,„,; gyp, b -ittiffillirmtialtriffi 21111E11121111111 Skate Parks The potential development of a Skate Park in College Station will require investigation of design cost, operation, maintenance, and insurance/liability issues. A review of available info ation from the Internet, promotional material, and printed articles has revealed some details about this growing sport. The Parks Planning staff will continue to develop info ation as time pe its. Skate parks are different from roller hockey rinks in that they offer a variety of terrain features that allow enthusiasts to perfo multiple tricks and jumps. Many of the parks allow skateboards, in-line skates, and in some cases, BMX bicycles. Designs are generally of two different types. One is te ed a swimming pool style that is built in an excavated area and built of concrete. The other is built on a pad of concrete or asphalt with structures built above ground. These structures are built of steel, wood, and/or plastic. There are commercial manufactures of this equipment, or it can be built on site. The swimming pool designs are more pe anent, and possibly more attractive to participants, but are generally more expensive. The above ground designs offer advantages of less cost, flexibility, and if the popularity of the sport decreases, the concrete pad can be used for other purposes. It is clear that any design that is used should come from professionals that have experience with skate park design. This is important from a liability standpoint and also to maximize the enjoyment of the users. Operation of these facilities is either strictly controlled or open skate at your own risk. Apparently, there are few in between, and both are polar extreme ways of dealing with the liability issue. Controlled facilities require safety equipment, charge entry fees, and have an on-site employee that regulates the facility and enforces rules. These regulated skate parks frequently have membership fees that cover insurance costs. The open, skate at your own risk parks do not require safety equipment, but do suggest it. The open facilities do have enforced hours of operation and routine maintenance cycles. The issue of liability is often addressed through professional design, careful maintenance, and insurance. It appears that there are a number of companies that offer liability insurance for skate parks. This should ease the liability concern, but is an added expense. The City of College Station's Risk Manager, Patrick Janis, has discussed the liability issue with the City's insurance carrier. Insurance would be available to the City, along with suggestions about design and operation. Many states have enacted legislation that has limited liability for skate parks, including Texas. Skate parks are also operated by private companies and as vendor operators at municipal parks. The City of Temple has built both a skate park and a roller hockey rink on what were six tennis courts. Three of these courts were converted to a skate park using above ground structures designed and sold by Ramp Tech. The other three courts were converted into a roller hockey rink. Val Roming, the City of Temple's Parks Superintendent, indicated that both facilities are "wildly popular" and overflowing with users. The rink is used by leagues that are successful and popular with a complete list of rules for users. Temple has not purchased special insurance for the facility, but each participant must sign a waiver before use. Ric Ploeger- Los Altos Skate Park.doc Page 1 Los Altos Skate Park Information Sheet City of Albuquerque—Parks & Recreation Department „... — maim ,NEW MO Consultant Michael McIntyre, Site Design Group,Inc. 632 South Brett Street Gilbert,AZ 85296 (480) 507-0979 Construction Costs Cost to build concrete portion of the park(including all bowls and walkways) $470,000 or$13.43/square feet. The total cost of building the project: 1 million dollars. Size of the Park The size of the concrete within the park is 35,000 square feet. The park sits on three acres. See schematic below. 1 Deck .1'4\ t Italia!Rini IP VIIN° At Deck to 11114%, 1 /Of Str,eveLlra Pump Volcano ') , (1\ 6 0, , Elongated Volcano Deck I:7 7 6'Doep —77.7,44P Iklibtrallill Street Bov,1 1 ...... Deck 11111r 1 Ric Ploeger-Skate Park Plan.doc Page 1 City of Albuquerque Outdoor Recreation Skate Park Operational Plan Introduction: The City of Albuquerque has embarked on a plan to build a park that would accommodate in-line skaters, skate boarders and free style bicycles. These different disciplines use the same type of structures and obstacles as part of their recreation. To make the best use of the dollars allocated it was decided to build one facility and combine these disciplines. The idea of one facility has been agreed to by representatives of the disciplines and is common practice throughout the industry. This document will refer to this facility as the Skate Park or Park. The different disciplines will be combined into one term; skaters. The Skate Park is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed in February 2000. It is estimated the concrete will be "ready to skate" in January 2000. Contact: DuWayne Ordonez, Section Head, Outdoor Recreation, 857.8627 Concerns: Various groups that have been involved in the planning process of the Skate Park have expressed different concerns. Those concerns related to the operation of the Park will be addressed in this document. The concerns will be listed in three places; here, in the document and at the end in the area titled Bullets of Issues. One concern is the unfounded fear that the Park will attract youth of "undesirable" character. As with anything new, everyone wants to experience it, this will hold true with the Skate Park. However as seen at other skate parks around the country, the regular users of the Park will become regular skaters1 who are well mannered and care about the facility. 1A Feasibility Study Nov. 20,96 Author: Barbara Taylor A./SK Plan Printed on 2/14/2000 at 3:53 PM Page 1 Ric Ploeger-Skate Park Plan.doc Page 2 City Albuquerque of Outdoor Recreation Skate Park Operational Plan Hours of Operation: The Skate Park will be open for skaters seven days per week between the hours of 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM during the winter(school open) and 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM during the summer. Closing the park for s ' | events or instruction will be kept to a minimum and scheduled long in advance. Efforts will be made to only close the Park not more than one weekend per month for special events. Opening & Closing the Park: How and who will open and close the Park is one of the issues restricting hours of operation. At the present time, there are NO monies to pay someone to perform this task. Below are some ideas for solving the issue. Use current employees to perform the task. Los Altos Park has many other facilities where City employees are working. Los Altos Pool has employees open the pool by 8:00 AM Monday through Friday. There is also a cleaning person that ends the shift at 10:00 PM. The unlocking and locking of the gate could be added to the list of duties. The weekend hours are not conducive to the � \ Skate Park schedule. The Adult Sports Program also pays staff to monitor the softball fields. A majority of the games are played in the evenings starting at 6:00 PM and end about 10:00 PM. This occurs at least six nights per week, mostly weekends, and runs March through November. The task of locking the gate could be added if their schedule was increased by 15 min. per day. The Albuquerque Police Department has officers in the area around the clock. This minor task could be added to the Sergeants list that would be assigned to an officer. The task could be assigned to someone who volunteered but could not be counted as volunteer hours since the officer would be getting paid. The task would be a great opportunity for the officers involved to contact this segment of the community. The "outreach" possibilities will fall inline with the City's Community Policing efforts. If this were chosen Outdoor Recreation would provide "give-a-ways" to the officers for the youth. This is the most reasonable method for controlling access. The draw back will be if the officer misses the opening time due to an emergency. History has shown that opening a facility on time is imperative. Closing is not as important and the use of lights will help. A,SnPlan Printed on 2/14/2000 at 3 53 PM Page 2 Ric Ploeger-SkatePerkPlandoo Page 3 City Albuquerque of Outdoor R Skate Park Operational Plan Using youth volunteers is also an option. The planning process has shown the interest for the facility. During the planning process several youth have volunteered to help monitor the Park. A few of the older youth could be assigned to lock and unlock the gate. They can also be a source of information for problems, both maintenance and personal. A challenge could develop if the volunteer youth has a conflict with a Park user. To avoid this youth will be instructed to only ask every to leave. If there is any resistance the volunteer is to contact/\P[) who will then close the Park for the evening as their time permits. Keep in mind that the lights will be off and use of the Park will be difficult. The volunteer will have no more responsibility and will go home. If it takes AP[) several minutes to respond to the Park that is OK since the opening hours are the most important. Calling AP[) to help would reduce the chance of confrontation with Park users. The Park will be lit for night use. Turning the lights off at closing can be used as a method of closing the Park. The draw back is the possibility of having the lights turnoff while a youth is performing a trick. This could result in an injury. The solution is to install a buzzer that sounds one buzz 15 minutes before the lights � \ turn off. Then two buzzes five minutes and three one minute before the lights turn off. With this information posted the possibility of a mishap is reduced. THE SOLUTION It has been agreed that the Park Maintenance Division will open the Park Monday through Friday (not holidays) at the appropriate time after they clean the Park. On the Weekends and Holidays Outdoor Recreation will pay a staff person to open the Park. Closing of the Park will be done by the Albuquerque Police Department. An Officer will be assigned to go by the Park at the appropriate time and insure no one is in the Park and lock the gate. The buzzer system is not affordable at this time so the lights will be used to indicate the closing of the Park. At closing time the north lights will turn off. The south lights will turn off five (5) minuets after closing and the parking lot lights will turn off 30 minuets after closing. This information will be posted. { A:/SK Plan Printed on 2/14/2000 at 3 53 PM Page ( Ric Ploeger-Skate Park Plan.doc Page 4 City of Albuquerque Outdoor Recreation Skate Park Operational Plan Clean Up: Park Management Division will clean the Park each morning, Monday through Friday (not holidays). At the opening time they will unlock the gate. Safety & Liability: Rules: The sign that will be posted is attached. Signage: No painting will be allowed on the skateable surface of the Park. Signs or banners will be allowed after approval from the Parks & Recreation Director is received. Safety Equipment: Equipment such as pads and helmets will be "HIGHLY RECOMMENDED". A:/SK Plan Printed on 2/14/2000 at 3:53 PM Page 4 Ric Ploeger- Skate Park Plan.doc Page City of Albuquerque Outdoor Recreation Skate Park Operational Plan Bullets of issues: 4- Safety equipment is Highly recommended not mandatory 11- Park Management will clean the Park M-F before opening and unlock the gate at the appropriate time. -4- On weekends and holidays a part time employee will be paid an hour per weekend to open the park. • Albuquerque Police Department will lock the gate each evening NI- Lights will be used to indicate the Park is closed. • Winter hours 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Summer hours 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM A:/SK Plan Printed on 2/14/2000 at 3:53 PM Page 5 Ric Ploeger- Skate Park Rules.doc Page 1 11 City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department ydekt 4,.... ....., 11 A • ; ei si t NEW MEXICO 0 "....,1 21.." ,-- Rules: • Summer Hours 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM May through August ▪ Winter Hours 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM September through April • The North lights will turn off at closing time. The South lights will turn off five (5) minutes after closing and the parking lot lights will turn off 30 minutes after closing. • The Skate Park is a SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK FACILITY. Know your ability and skate accordingly. • WEARING A HELMET AND OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR IS STRONGLY REC•MMENDED, including: knee pads, elbow pads, wrist and ankle protection. ▪ Skating on wet surfaces is not allowed. Deck "IN Deck ligniero i \111 sv, ill& No. i / Radial Fimbox 4111111, Deck 11111111 1011 ilk 4.5'Deep 8.5'Doep .mb'.tion Bowl III Street Plaza Pump Volcano 4'Deep ) 8.5'Deep I 111111111, C.) i RectangularDevBowl Deck al I 0 I I I I' Deck ci . Deck @ Round Bo it ear-Drop Angular Bowl 7'Deepwl Elongated Vol 5'Deep Bow 6'Deep \I ill* Street Bowl If Deck 5'Deep ifir 101 Ric Ploeger- Skate Park Rules.doc Page City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department El THE USE OF ALCOHOL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. 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From the skateboarders perspective the parks represent a suggests that the risk can be greatly reduced through the significant victory in their effort to gain acceptance for the sport, implementation of certified instructors and protective equipment, while downplaying some of the negative stereotypes which have which have already become standard practice in many parks. depicted these athletes as juveniles orhooligans. Increasingly, skating has witnessed the participation of parents andtheir Coming To A Park Near You children,reflecting the demographic shift commonly referred to as Environmentalists view skate parks as one of the more generation X. Furthermore, many parents see the parks as liberating controversial additions to the urban landscape. 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To the dm1s:Selu°dnedmolislhsedr 86 Landscape Architect nect and specifier News Ric Ploeger- Re: Skate Parks Page ' From: Patrick Janis To: Ric Ploeger; Roxanne Nemcik Date: 9/28/00 11:09AM Subject: Re: Skate Parks Ric, I talked with our insurance people about the idea of a skate park. Apparently there is some recent legislation in Texas that limits our liability as a municipality operating a skate park. Our underwriter will send me the details on the legislation. Insurance is available for about$2000 per year for a $1,000,000 policy, which would probably be what we would get. Also, the insurance company's loss prevention specialist would like to be involved in some of the discussions to help us understand what administrative responsibilities we should consider with such a park. Patrick I'll let you all know if I get any other information. >>> Ric Ploeger 9/14/00 11:49:24 AM >>> The Parks & Recreation Board is considering the issue of the possible future construction of a skate park in College Station. The Board has received petitions asking for a skate park as well as other individual requests. The staff will be reporting to the board in October on costs & providing them with pictures of skate parks that have been installed in other locations. A skate Park is not a Roller Hockey rink. It is a facility that has a verity of jumps & terrain features that are attractive to skateboarders & in - line skaters. It is my understanding that they are becoming very popular around the country. One area the Parks Board is interested in is the issue of liability&the city's position on the issue. Do you know of any source of information on the subject or where we can look for more info? 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Metn , a Info Metrics,d by A encan dlemcke@ci.mo For comments®r suggestions please provided Web hosting and design 13- 9/27/00 2:48 2 of 2 Background http://skatepark.ainet com/background.h City of Modesto Community Services and itt•) Neighborhood Connections s PARK ‘, At 4r. Main ] [ Background] [ Donations ] Rules Background On January 12, 1995, the Modesto City REDUCE EINSOFE Council passed an ordinance which restricted use of skateboards and similar STREET SKOTI devices from use on any city roadway, city owned parking structures, sidewalks SUPPORT THE in business districts and on school - 1 SKOTE property. PORK! In May 1995, this Skateboard Task Force recommended that a skate park be built in Modesto. After the ordinance passed, the Modesto Parks & Recreation Department fo ed a Skateboard Task Force to address concerns from the skating community. The Parks & Recreation Department hired a fi to work with the Task Force to design a skate park approximately 13,000 square feet in size. Features include concrete bowls, ridges, pyramids and other elements desired by skateboarders and in-line skaters. The skate park will be in the Southwest undeveloped section of Beyer Community Park. Projected cost to build the skate park and landscape the perimeter is $190,000. The City Council allocated $150,000 for the project with the remaining $40,000 to raised through private donations. return to main page For comments or suggestions please contact dlemcke@ci.modesto.ca.us Ats Web hosting and design provided by American InfoMetrics, Inc. 1 of 1 9/27/00 2:49 Civil Practice&Remedies Code-CHAPTER 75 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/ci/ci007500.ht CHAPTER 75. LIMITATION OF LANDOWNERS' LIABILITY § 75.001. Definitions In this chapter: (1) "Agricultural land" means land that is located in this state and that is suitable for: (A) use in production of plants and fruits grown for human or animal consumption, or plants grown for the production of fibers, floriculture, viticulture, horticulture, or planting seed; (B) forestry and the growing of trees for the purpose of rendering those trees into lumber, fiber, or other items used for industrial, commercial, or personal consumption; or (C) domestic or native fa or ranch animals kept for use or profit. (2) "Premises" includes land, roads, water, watercourse, private ways, and buildings, structures, machinery, and equipment attached to or located on the land, road, water, watercourse, or private way. (3) "Recreation" means an activity such as: (A) hunting; (B) fishing; (C) swimming; (D) boating; (E) camping; (F) picnicking; (G) hiking; (H) pleasure driving; (I) nature study, including bird-watching; (J) cave exploration; (K) waterskiing and other water sports; or (L) any other activity associated with enjoying nature or the outdoors. (4) "Governmental unit" has the meaning assigned by Section 101.001. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 62, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 736, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 520, § 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995. 1 of 4 10/3/00 3:29 Civil Practice&Remedies Code-CHAPTER 75 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/ci/ci007500.hi Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 56, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. § 75.002. Liability Limited (a) An owner, lessee, or occupant of agricultural land: (1) does not owe a duty of care to a trespasser on the land; and (2) is not liable for any injury to a trespasser on the land, except for wilful or wanton acts or gross negligence by the owner, lessee, or other occupant of agricultural land. (b) If an owner, lessee, or occupant of agricultural land gives permission to another or invites another to enter the premises for recreation, the owner, lessee, or occupant, by giving the permission, does not: (1) assure that the premises are safe for that purpose; (2) owe to the person to whom pe ission is granted or to whom the invitation is extended a greater degree of care than is owed to a trespasser on the premises; or (3) assume responsibility or incur liability for any injury to any individual or property caused by any act of the person to whom permission is granted or to whom the invitation is extended. (c) If an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property other than agricultural land gives permission to another to enter the premises for recreation, the owner, lessee, or occupant, by giving the pe ission, does not: (1) assure that the premises are safe for that purpose; (2) owe to the person to whom pe ission is granted a greater degree of care than is owed to a trespasser on the premises; or (3) assume responsibility or incur liability for any injury to any individual or property caused by any act of the person to whom pe ission is granted. (d) Subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall not limit the liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property who has been grossly negligent or has acted with malicious intent or in bad faith. (e) In this section, "recreation" means, in addition to its meaning under Section 75.001, the following activities only if the activities take place inside a facility owned, operated, or maintained by a municipality: (1) hockey and in-line hockey; and (2) skating, in-line skating, roller-skating, skateboarding, and roller-blading. (f) Subsection (e) limits the liability of a municipality only for those damages arising directly from a recreational activity described in Subsection (e) but does not limit the liability of a municipality for gross negligence or acts conducted in bad faith or with malicious intent. (g) Any municipality that owns, operates, or maintains a facility in which the recreational activities described in Subsection (e) are conducted shall post and maintain a clearly readable sign in a clearly 2 of 4 10/3/00 3:29 Civil Practice&Remedies Code-CHAPTER 75 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/ci/ci007500.ht visible location on or near the building. The sign shall contain the following warning language: WARNING TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 75, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE) LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF A MUNICIPALITY THAT OWNS, OPERATES, OR MAINTAINS A FACILITY IN WHICH HOCKEY, IN-LINE HOCKEY, SKATING, IN-LINE SKATING, ROLLER-SKATING, S TEBOARDING, OR ROLLER-BLADING ARE CONDUCTED FOR DAMAGES ARISING DIRECTLY FROM SUCH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 62, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 56, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 734, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. § 75.003. Application and Effect of Chapter (a) This chapter does not relieve any owner, lessee, or occupant of real property of any liability that would otherwise exist for deliberate, wilful, or malicious injury to a person or to property. (b) This chapter does not affect the doctrine of attractive nuisance, except that the doctrine may not be the basis for liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of agricultural land for any injury to a trespasser over the age of 16 years. (c) Except for a governmental unit, this chapter applies only to an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property who: (1) does not charge for entry to the premises; (2) charges for entry to the premises, but whose total charges collected in the previous calendar year for all recreational use of the entire premises of the owner, lessee, or occupant are not more than: (A) twice the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the premises for the previous calendar year; or (B) four times the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the premises for the previous calendar year, in the case of agricultural land; or (3) has liability insurance coverage in effect on an act or omission described by Section 75.004(a) and in the amounts equal to or greater than those provided by that section. (d) This chapter does not create any liability. (e) Except as otherwise provided, this chapter applies to a governmental unit. (f) This chapter does not waive sovereign immunity. (g) To the extent that this chapter limits the liability of a governmental unit under circumstances in which the governmental unit would be liable under Chapter 101, this chapter controls. 3 of 4 10/3/00 3:29 Civil Practice&Remedies Code-CHAPTER 75 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/ci/ci007500.ht (h) In the case of agricultural land, an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property who does not charge for entry to the premises because the individuals entering the premises for recreation are invited social guests satisfies the requirement of Subsection (c)(1). Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 832, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 62, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 520, § 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 56, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. § 75.004. Limitation on Monetary Damages for Private Landowners (a) Subject to Subsection (b), the liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of agricultural land used for recreational purposes for an act or omission by the owner, lessee, or occupant relating to the premises that results in damages to a person who has entered the premises is limited to a maximum amount of$500,000 for each person and $1 million for each single occurrence of bodily injury or death and $100,000 for each single occurrence for injury to or destruction of property. In the case of agricultural land, the total liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant for a single occurrence is limited to $1 million, and the liability also is subject to the limits for each single occurrence of bodily injury or death and each single occurrence for injury to or destruction of property stated in this subsection. (b) This section applies only to an owner, lessee, or ccupant of agricultural land used for recreational purposes who has liability insurance coverage in effect on an act or omission described by Subsection (a) and in the amounts equal to or greater than those provided by Subsection (a). The coverage may be provided under a contract of insurance or other plan of insurance authorized by statute. The limit of liability insurance coverage applicable with respect to agricultural land may be a combined single limit in the amount of$1 million for each single occurrence. (c) This section does not affect the liability of an insurer or insurance plan in an action under Article 21.21, Insurance Code, or an action for bad faith cone uct, breach of fiduciary duty, or negligent failure to settle a claim. (d) This section does not apply to a governmental unit. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 520, § 3, eff. Aug. 28, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 56, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. 4 of 4 10/3/00 3:29 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT C1P PROJECT LIST FY 2001 Revised September 27, 2000 PROJECT FUNDING PRIORITY 8, PROJECT STATLIS NUMBER BUDGET SOURCE 3 Brison Park Improvements $54,600 '98 G.O. 1 Brothers Park Improvements In Construction $32,000 '98 G.O. .1 Business Center Landscaping Project In Design $250,000 G.O. Cemetery Land Acquisition Underway GG9905 $275,000 '98 G.O. 3 Central Park Improvements $17,000 '98 G.O. 2 Community Park Acquisition Underway PK9948 $520,000 '98 Bond 2 Gabbard Park Improvements $78,000 '98 GO. Halloran Pool Filters & Coating (FY'01) $120,000 FY '01 2 High School Tennis Court Lights (FY'01) $91,500 FY '01 Indoor Grant Application for Joint CSISD Project Due 7/31/01 1 Lemontree Park Playground In Construction PK0066 $22,000 '98 G.O. In Progress 1 Lick Creek Grant Application Due 1/01 '98 G.O. Grant $126,265 C.D.B.G. 2 Lick Creek Trails Grant Project Approved Funds 2 Lincoln Improvements $90,000 FY '01 1 Merry Oaks Improvements $37,000 '98 G.O. 1 Merry Oaks Playground Replacement In Construction $25,000 Replacement Funds 2 Millenium Winds Improvements (FY'01) $7,195 FY '01 2 Oaks Park Bridge PK0067 $28,000 '98 G.O. 1 Parking Garage Landscape Plan In Design 1 Raintree Park Improvements In Construction PK0068 $44,000 '98 .0. 3 Shenandoah Park Development $48,000 Ded Southwood Soccer Field FY '01 1 Renovation (FY'01) 1 Thomas Park Improvements In Construction PK9931 $84,000 '98 D. 2 Thomas Pool Improvements $19,000 '98 G.O. PRIORITY& PROJECT STATUS PROJECT BUDGET FUNDING NUMBER SOURCE Thomas Pool Leak Investigation & 1 Repair (FY‘0/) $25,000 FY '01 Veterans Park Phase I In Design PK9941 $2,120,000 '98 G.O. 2 Veterans Park Water Feasibility (FY '01) $25,000 FY '01 -1 West District Maintenance Shop In Construction PK9927 $501,000 '98 G.O. -I Willow Branch Tennis Courts In Construction PK0074 $125,000 DED 2 Woodway Park Development $468,600 OTHERS City Center Concepts 1 City Hall Atrium George Bush at Wellborn Road to Texas 3 Avenue Medians 2 Northgate Park (FY'01) 2 Raintree Land Acquisition 2 Venue Tax Issue 1 Wolf Pen Creek trails In Design PRIORITIES #.1 In progress currently or will be in progress before January 1, 2001. #2 - In progress before August 1, 2001 #3 — In progress after October 1, 2001 0:/parks/Projects/CIP/cip2001.doc From: "PETER WITT' <pwift@rpts.tamu.edu> To: <nrpanet-all@lists.nrpa.org> Date: 9/3/00 9:54AM Subject: (Fwd) Crompton Named Distinguished Profe •r I know we don't usually send notes like this out on NRPAnet, but since many of you know John Crompton, the following seemed appropriate: On September 1, 2000, Dr. John Crompton acrompto@rpts.tamu.edu) was promoted to the rank of Distinguished Prole or at Texas A&M University. John becomes only the 3rd person from his college and approximately the 40th person at Texas A&M to receive this designation. Most of the other A&M Distinguished Professors are international super stars, with membership in the Academy of Science or Engineering, recipients of a Nobel or equivalent Prize/award, etc. In order to receive the DP designation, the individual must be sho to be in the top 5%of people in his/her field worldwide, and someone who has made contributions that have significantly influenced scholarship and practice. I hope you will join his colleagues at Texas A&M in c•ngratulating John on his accomplishments and this tremendous recognition of what he has contributed to our field. Peter A. Witt PI...lessor and Department Head Elda K. Bradberry Recreation and Youth Development Chair Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-2261 Phone: 979-845-7324 FAX: 979845S6 e-mail: pwitt@rpts.tamu.edu http:// pts.tamu.edu/witt/index.HTM National Recreation and Youth Development Consortium http:// pts.tamu.edu/wift/consort.htm ================================================== Connect to the NRPAnet Forum, our bulletin board, at http:// .nrpa.org/private/networldnetwork.htm If you wish to unsubscribe from this discussion list send an email to info@nrpa.org asking to be removed from the nrpanet-all list.