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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
EXIT Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
College Station, Texas
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation;
Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent;
Ross Albrecht, Forestry Superintendent; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant.
Board Members Present: John Nichols, Chairman; Glen Davis; Larry Farnsworth;
Ken Livingston; Don Allison; Glenn Schroeder (arrived late); Jodi Warner (arrived
late); Gary Erwin, Alternate.
Board Members Absent: All members were present.
Guests: Jane Kee, City Planner, Development Services
Visitors: Texas A&M University students:
Michelle Bynum Jared Bishop
Dave Baird Jennifer Jobe
Maria Grijon Bubba LaMolinare
Rebecca Braud Joe Dalton
1. Call to order. John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pardon N possible action concerning reauests for absences of members
from meeting. There were no absentee requests submitted.
3. Hear visitors. Hearing none, this item was closed.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the
Regular Meeting of January 13, 2004. Glen D. moved to approve the
minutes from January 13, 2004, and Ken Livingston seconded the motion. All
were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
5. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning updates to the Park
Land Dedication Ordinance. Jane Kee, City Planner, gave an update on the
changes made to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance, based on the two
changes recommended by the Board at the January meeting.
• One of the new items being added to the ordinance would allow the Director
to make a determination on the smaller park land dedications. The acreage
had been changed from five down to three acres.
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• The other change dealt with clarification about when the improvements had
to be complete. The wording was added that the improvements needed to
be complete within two years or at the completion of the development,
whichever came first.
Glen D. made a motion to approve the changes to the Park Land Dedication
Ordinance as reported, and Larry F. seconded. All were in favor and the motion
carried unanimously. The next step would be to bring the revised ordinance to
Planning and Zoning, and then to the City Council. Steve thanked Jane for her
hard work throughout the process.
John N. asked how long it would be before the Neighborhood Park
Improvement Standards were ready. Eric P. stated that an item could be
added to the agenda for the next meeting to go over the standards.
6. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding intergenerational
park proiects, neighborhood parks, athletic field eauitv, and Veterans
Park & Athletic Complex. Staff had been asked to report to City Council at
the February 26th workshop on several specific topics. All of the topics were
related to the Council Vision Statements and were tied to the Strategic Plan, as
well as department and Board goals and objectives. Steve briefed the Board
and provided handouts on his planned presentation.
• "Intergenerational Parks Update - February 2004" (Attached). Staff
uses the report referenced in this update as a guideline when designing or
doing improvements in parks, and intergenerational features are routinely
included as part of the design process. Staff is now looking at ways to
incorporate intergenerational participation in programming activities.
• "Neighborhood Park Status Report" (attached). The Park Land
Dedication Ordinance has proved to be an effective tool for providing
neighborhood parks, however, there are areas (Woodland Hills, University
Park, and Steeplechase) where additional funding would need to be sought
in order to develop the parks. The dedication ordinance and fee basis are
reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Community street and sidewalk
systems are a key element in neighborhood park visibility and accessibility.
• "2003 Athletic Field Status & Utilization" (attached). This report related
to the inventory of competition fields in the system and the equity of fields
in the system by use - particularly lighted fields. Demand on these facilities
will continue to increase as the community grows. The best place for
potential lights for youth soccer fields would be at Veterans Park by lighting
the back side of the existing poles, lights could be installed on the outside
two fields. The estimate to do that is approximately $180,000. Joint use of
the facilities is a key factor and demand will necessitate communication and
coordination between the different user groups.
• "Veterans Park & Athletic Complex Fact Sheet" (attached). Steve
stated that staff was working on the possibility of cooperative programs with
Texas A&M to include trail linkages, and use of the park site for educational
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programs, research, and athletic events for the University. They are also
looking at eventually connecting into the greenways with Bryan to the north,
Carter Creek to the south, and the greenways of south and east College
Station.
The selection of a design team for Phase II of the park will take place in
FY 2004. The money for the design starts in FY 2005 and plans are to have
that selection complete so that Council can award the design services in
October of this year. The design process could take up to one year, with the
project bid out in fall 2005. Construction could take between one to two
years.
The question arose as to whether staff was being asked to readdress these
items as priorities and how they fit in with the Parks Master Plan. John N.
stated that he would be happy to attend the workshop on February 26th when
the report was presented to address any questions that arose.
This was an informational item only and no action was needed.
7. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding the Arboretum. Curtis
Bingham provided a detailed handout with his presentation (attached) that
addressed the problem areas in the Arboretum, along with possible solutions.
Parks Operations would be picking up ground litter weekly, however various
service groups would also be used to pick up ground litter and clear trails of
fallen brush. Of the solutions presented, the pond renovation and vegetation
identification markers would be the most costly. He briefly outlined upcoming
projects that would affect the Arboretum.
Steve mentioned that as part of the light replacement project at Bee Creek
ballfields, on the backside of two of the outfield poles there would be light
fixtures oriented toward the Arboretum parking lot and shelter area. Hopefully
this will reduce some of the vandalism there.
John N. stated that he would like to see the Society for Creative Anachronism
approached about their weekly use and care of the park. Curtis would be
looking into having the clean-up of the park as a project through the Big Event.
Discussion regarding the pond renovation followed and it was suggested that a
renovation not be done until the drainage situation in that area was fixed.
Glenn S. stated that he would not like to see a Cy Miller type of pond - he felt
that it should be managed in its more natural state. It was suggested that the
area along Texas Avenue be manicured, with the back side left more natural.
John N. asked that the Board be updated on this issue again in the fall. Curtis
stated that the pond was not listed in the maintenance standards as a pond
because it wasn't controlled, but he would make sure that the Arboretum was
included in the maintenance standard surveys for Bee Creek. Larry F. stated
that, since there were natural trails at Madeley Park, Lick Creek, and the
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Arboretum, perhaps a maintenance standard should be developed for natural
trails. Curtis stated that this could be done.
8. Draft Guidelines for the Naming of Public Facilities. Steve said the item
which prohibited naming a facility for someone who was not deceased had been
removed. This draft would go before Council for approval within the next
month or so. John N. asked if the Parks policy would need to be revisited.
Steve said that the Parks policy would probably be revised to become the
procedures.
The consensus of the Board was that they were in full support of the revised
guidelines and would like for staff to proceed so that the Board could move
forward with developing the procedures.
9. Report, discussion, and Possible action concerning the Capital
Improvement Program.
a. Park Land Dedication Project List (Attached). Ric stated that staff had
picked up various landscaping design projects from Public Works.
Glen D. asked about a cost estimate for potential lighting along the west side
of the Jack & Dorothy Miller jogging track. Ric stated it would cost
approximately $50,000 to light the entire jogging path to normal standards.
There should be approximately $70,000 left in park zone dedication funds
after the current project in that park is complete, however that amount
would be enough to do some initial development in Steeplechase Park. An
item would be placed on the next agenda for a report and discussion
regarding the $310,000 from the 2003 bond election for park facility
upgrades.
b. Current Capital Improvement Project List (Attached). One of the
members asked about the cemetery land acquisition. Steve gave a brief
update regarding the status of this project and the possibility for an Aggie
Field of Honor, which would be discussed at the February 12th Council
workshop meeting.
c. November 2003 Bond Election Projects. There was no discussion.
10. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and
Departmental Goals and Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plan.
Steve stated that all of these were updated regularly as items were completed
and then forwarded to Council.
Glen D. asked that an item be added to the next agenda in order to discuss and
receive feedback about incorporating a botanical garden into one of the parks.
Glen stated that he had some information but he would like to see some ideas.
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John asked that anyone who had resources direct their information to Glen D.
or staff.
John N. stated that he would like an update on greenways once a new
coordinator was hired. There was nothing new to report on Northgate or the
Urban Forest Plan. Don A. asked when that might be visited again. Steve
stated that since the match for the grant had not been approved to do the
survey, this project was on hold.
11. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates and possible agenda items.
• The next regular meeting would be held on March 9, 2004.
• A Fees Subcommittee would be scheduled in March and then a report made to
the Board in April or May. Since there were several issues that needed to be
reviewed and discussed, it could take more than one meeting.
• The City's fee policy was up for review regarding the three levels of support.
It was on a Council Workshop agenda for review. The Workshop agenda
would be sent out to the Board prior to the meeting.
• The Woodway Park Public Hearing would be scheduled. An e-mail would be
sent with several dates to choose from. John N. felt it would be best not to do
it the week before or the week of spring break.
• A joint tour of the TMPA Regional Park site would be coordinated with the City
of Bryan sometime. Steve reported that Dr. Shafer and Dr. Crompton had
met with the Grimes County Commissioner's Court and received their support
for this project. A representative from the Houston Wilderness had come up
in January and was very impressed with the site and may be able to help.
• Steve said the "icebreaking" for the new full-sized ice hockey rink was
scheduled for February 19th at 4:00 p.m. by Fire Station #1. He added that
this was the first of several things that the owner wanted to do in the Wolf
Pen Creek Corridor.
12. Adjourn: A motion was made to adjourn and seconded. Hearing no opposition,
the meeting adjourned at 9: 10 p.m.
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SECTION 10: REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION
10-A. Purpose
10-A.1 This section is adopted to provide recreational areas in the form of neighborhood parks as
a function of subdivision and site development in the City of College Station. This
section is enacted in accordance with the home rule powers of the City of College
Station, granted under the Texas Constitution, and the statutes of the State of Texas,
including,but not by way of limitation, Texas Local Gov't Code Chapter 212 (Vernon
1988; Vernon Supp. 1999). It is hereby declared by the City Council that recreational
areas in the form of neighborhood parks are necessary and in the public welfare,and that
the only adequate procedure to provide for same is by integrating such a requirement into
the procedure for planning and developing property or subdivisions in the city, whether
such development consists of new construction on vacant land or rebuilding and
remodeling of structures on existing residential property.
10-A.2 Neighborhood parks are those parks providing for a variety of outdoor recreational
opportunities and located within convenient distances from a majority of the residences to
be served thereby. The park zones established by the Parks and Recreation Department
and shown on the official Parks and Recreation map for the City of College Station shall
be prima facie proof that any park located therein is within such a convenient distance
from any residence located therein. The primary cost of neighborhood parks should be
borne by the ultimate residential property owners who,by reason of the proximity of their
property to such parks,shall be the primary beneficiaries of such facilities.
Therefore, the following requirements are adopted to effect the purposes stated above and shall
apply to any land to be used for residential purposes:
10-B General Requirement
The City Manager or his designee shall administer this Section 10, Requirements for Parkland
Dedication.
Dedications shall cover both land and development costs for neighborhood parkland for all types
of residential development. Dedications shall be based on dwelling unit numbers as proposed for
the entire development. Increases in unit count will require appropriate increases in fees paid. If
the actual number of completed dwelling units exceeds the figure upon which the original
dedication was based, such additional dedication shall be required,and shall be made by payment
of the cash in lieu of land as per 10.B.1, or by the conveyance of an entire numbered lot to the
City. For multi-family development or development where parkland was neither previously
dedicated nor payment made with the filing of a plat, the additional dedication or payment in lieu
of land required by this section shall be made at the time of the building permit application.
10-B-1 Land Dedication
of the City, such plat shall contain a clear fee simple dedication of an ar a of land to the
Cit. r r-pa.a, purpoesAny and all parkland required to meet the dedication under this
section shall be dedicated in fee simple by a final plat. -For single family developments
the area of land to be dedicated for parkland purposes is area shall be equal to one (1)
acre for each one hundred and one(101)proposed dwelling units. For duplex and other
multi-family development this area shall be equal to one (1) acre for each one hundred
and twenty-five (125) proposed dwelling units. For methodology refer to Appendix I
attached herein and incorporated and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes.
dedicated under this section. -The required land dedication of this subsection may be met
by a payment of money in lieu of land when permitted or required by the other provisions
of this section.
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In the event a plat is not required this dedication shall be met prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
Timing/Phasing
The full parkland dedication shall be made prior to the filing of any final plats for single
family,duplex or townhouse development or prior to the issuance of any building permits
for multi-family development,unless approval has been previously granted for phasing of
this dedication.
The Parks Board may recommend phasing of a residential development such that the
parkland may be dedicated in pieces with each final plat. This phasing shall be so
indicated on a preliminary plat and approved by the Planning&Zoning Commission. In
the event that phasing of the required parkland is approved, there shall be a guarantee
posted to cover the land dedication fee for those portions not yet dedicated. .This
guarantee shall be posted prior to the filing of any final plat for single family, duplex or
townhouse development or prior to issuance of any building permits for multi-family
development. In the event that a development is discontinued before all phases are
complete, the Parks Board shall decide how to spend any guaranteed funds in that
particular park zone, if these funds arc not requested back as per Section 10-D-2 below.
This does not relieve any future developer of the obligation for parkland dedication on
any remainder of the property.
10-B.2 Fee in Lieu of Land
A landowner responsible for dedication under this section may elect to meet the
requirements of 10-B.1. in whole or in part by a cash payment in lieu of land, in the
amount set forth below. Before making this election, for any required dedication of
three.j3) acres or more, or for any development containing floodplain or greenway, the
land owner must obtain a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Adivsory
Board and approval for the cash payment in lieu of land from the Planning & Zoning
Commission pursuant to the plat approval procedures set out in-Article 3.3 of the Unified
Development Ordinances, ,,pter° Sectio::-6, Such payment in lieu of land shall be made
at or prior to the time of filing the final plat for record at the Courthouse or prior to the
issuance of a building permit where a plat is not required.For required dedications of less
than threes3)acres in proposed developments containing no floodplain or greenway, the
fee in lieu request will be approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his
designee. This determination shall be based on whether there is sufficient park area
already in the public domain in the park zone of the proposed development. If the
Director determines the recreation potential for that zone would be better served by
expanding or improving existing parks,then rather than approving the fee in lieu,he shall
refer the matter to the Board for determination..
The fee in lieu of land dedication requirement shall be met by a payment of a fee set from
time to time by resolution by the City Council, sufficient to acquire neighborhood
parkland. Unless changed by the City Council, such per-acre price shall be computed on
the basis of one hundred and ninety-eight dollars ($198) per dwelling unit for single
family development and one hundred and sixty dollars ($160) per dwelling unit for
duplex and multi-family development. Refer to Appendix 1. Cash payments may be used
only for acquisition or development of a neighborhood park located within the same zone
as the development.
10-B.3 Park Development Fee
In addition to the land dedication, there shall also be a fee set from time to time by
resolution of the City Council sufficient to provide for development of the land to meet
the standards for a neighborhood park to serve the zone in which such development is
located. Unless changed by City Council this per-acre fee shall be computed on the basis
of three hundred and -_fifty-eight dollars ($358) per dwelling unit for single family
developments and two hundred and ninety-two ($292) for duplex and multi-family
developments. This fee shall be paid with each final plat submitted for single family.
duplex or townhouse development or with the building permit for multi-family
development.Refer to Appendix 1. Cash payments may be used only for development or
acquisition of a neighborhood park located within the same zone as the development.
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10-B.4 Park Development Option in Lieu of Fee
A developer has the option to construct the neighborhood park improvements in lieu of
the park development fee. Development plans and specifications shall be reviewed and
approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as per criteria established in the
Manual of Neighborhood Park Improvement Standards as adopted and amended from
time to time.. —hi all cases the value of the improvements shall meet or exceed the
amount of the required park development fee. All improvements shall either be
financially guaranteed or accepted by the City prior to the filing of a plat in the case of
in an amount equal to the required development fee- This
guarantee shall be filed prior to the filing of any final plats for single family, duplex or
townhouse development or prior to any building permits for multi-family development.
The process of financial guarantee shall be the same as that found in sSection 7 of the
Subdivision Regulations and shall be used whether a plat is required or not,,
Improvements must be complete within 2 years from the date of the guarantee or upon
completion of the development whichever occurs first. One extension of up to twelve
(12) months may be granted upon formal request to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board. - . . . ••-• .. . . - •- .•-
Prior to release of any financial guarantee,the following must occur:
1. Improvements must have been accepted by the City,
2. All park property shall have been dedicated to the City,
3. The subdivider shall provide a written guarantee of warranty as per Section 7-F.,and
4. The subdivider shall post another financial guarantee in the amount equal to 25%of
the original bond for a period of one year to cover the warranty period.
Once improvements are accepted by the City. the City shall take over ownership and
maintenance of said improvements. At the end of one year, the Director of PARD shall
give written approval that the financial guarantee may be released if any and all warranty
work has been completed..:- • :: •.• •• • -:--• •• ••• • ••• • - ••
10 B.5 In instances where an ar a of less than five (5) acres is required to be dedicated, the
approval on the final plat,or to refuse same,after consideration of the recommendation of
sufficient park area is already-in the public-domain in the area-ef-the-proposed
1-0 B.6 The-dedication-required-by-this-section shall be made by filing of the-final-plat-or
exceeds the figure upon which the original dedication was based, such additional
multi-family-development or develepmcnt wh-. -. ... ...•. . • .•er -previously
peimit-ap .. . . .. . . .. .. .. ...
10-B.7 The City may from time to time decide to purchase land for parks in or near the area of
actual or potential development. If the City does purchase park land in a park zone, the
City shall have the right to require subsequent park land dedications for that zone to be in
cash only. This will be to reimburse the City its purchase cost. Once the City has been
reimbursed entirely for all such park land within a park zone, this subsection shall cease
to apply,and the other subsections of this section shall again be applicable.
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10-C Prior Dedication;Absence of Prior Dedication
10-C.1 Credit shall be given for land and/or money dedicated pursuant to Ordinance 690 or 983.
10-C.2 If a dedication requirement arose prior to passage of this section, that dedication
requirement shall be controlled by the ordinance in effect at the time such obligation
arose,except that additional dedication shall be required if the actual density of structures
constructed upon property is greater than the former assumed density. Additional dedica-
tion shall be required only for the increase in density and shall be based upon the ratio set
forth in 10-B.of this section.
10-C.3 At the discretion of the Planning&Zoning Commission,any former gift of land to the
City may be credited on a per acre basis toward eventual land dedication requirements
imposed on the donor of such lands. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall
consider the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in exercising
its discretion under this subsection.
10-D Special Fund;Right to Refund
10-D.1 There is hereby established a special fund for the deposit of all sums paid in lieu of land
dedication under this section or any preceding ordinance, which fund shall be known as
the park land dedication fund.
10-D.2 The City shall account for all sums paid in lieu of land dedication under this section with
reference to the individual plats involved. Any funds paid for such purposes must be
expended by the City within five (5) years from the date received by the City for
acquisition and/or development of a neighborhood park as defined herein. Such funds
shall be considered to be spent on a first in,first out basis. If not so expended,the owners
of the property on the last day of such period shall be entitled to a prorata refund of such
sum, computed on a square footage of area basis. The owners of such property must
request such refund within one (1)year of entitlement, in writing, or such right shall be
barred.
10-E Comprehensive Plan Considerations
10-E.1 The Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan is intended to provide the College
Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a guide upon which to base its
decisions. Because of the need to consider specific characteristics in the site selection
process,the park locations indicated on the Plan are general. The actual locations, sizes,
and number of parks will be determined when development occurs. The Plan will also be
used to locate desirable park sites before development occurs, and those sites may be
purchased by the City or received as donations.
l0-E.2 Park Zones are established by the City's Comprehensive Plan, in the Park and Open
Space element and are configured to indicate service areas for neighborhood parks. Zone
boundaries are established that follow key topographic features such as major
thoroughfares,streams,and city limit lines.
10-F Additional Requirements;Definitions
10-F.1 Any land dedicated to the city under this section must be suitable for park and recreation
uses. Consideration will be given to land that is in the floodplain or may be considered
"floodable" even though not in a federally regulated floodplain as long as, due to its
elevation,it is suitable for park improvements.
(a) Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that
serves the greatest number of users.
(b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross
arterial roadways to access them.
(c) Sites should not be severely sloping or have unusual topography which would
render the land unusable for organized recreational activities.
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(d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements.
(e) Detention/retention areas will not be accepted as part of the required dedication,
but may be accepted in addition to the required dedication. If accepted as part of
the park,the detention/retention area design must be approved by the City staff
and must meet specific parks specifications.
10-F.2 Parks should be easy to access and open to public view so as to benefit area development,
enhance the visual character of the city, protect public safety and minimize conflict with
adjacent land uses. The following guidelines should be used in designing parks and
adjacent development.
(a) Where feasible, park sites should be located adjacent to greenways and/or
schools in order to encourage both shared facilities and the potential co-
development of new sites.
(b) A proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designed to restrict
reasonable access to the park from other area subdivisions. Street and
greenways connections to existing or future adjoining subdivisions may be
required to provide reasonable access to parks.
(c) Where a non-residential use must directly abut a park,the use must be separated
by a screening wall or fence and landscaping. Access points to the park may be
allowed by the Planning and Zoning Commission if public benefit is established.
(d) It is desirable that a minimum of fifty percent(50%) of the perimeter of a park
should abut a public street. In all cases, the City shall approve the proposed
street alignment fronting on city parks.
(e) Streets abutting a park shall be built in accordance with the thoroughfare plan
and the standards of this ordinance; however, the City may require any
residential street built adjacent to a park to be constructed to collector width to
ensure access and prevent traffic congestion. Developer may request oversize
participation in such instance.
10-G. Consideration and Approval
Any proposal considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission under this section
shall have been reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board or the Director of I
PARD as provided above, and a recommendation given to the Commission. The
Commission may make a decision contrary to such recommendations only by a con-
curring vote of at least five(5)members.
10-H. Review of Dedication Requirements
The City shall review the fees set forth in this section every three (3) years. The City
shall take into account inflation as it affects land and park development costs as well as
the City's targeted level of service for parkland per one thousand population. Fees shall
be set by resolution of the City Council.
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Intergenerational Parks Update
February 2004
HISTORY
Strategic Issue developed in the summer/fall of 2000
a. Seek input
b. Set standards
c. Inventory of Parks
d. Present report to the City Council
Joint effort (report) between Texas A&M University's Department of Recreation,
Park, and Tourism Sciences and the College Station Parks and Recreation
Department delivered to the City Council on March 22, 2001 (RPTS 402 Class - Dr.
Scott Shafer).
Report Included:
- Standards for intergenerational park features
- Survey park needs
- Surveyed users and focus groups
- Recommendations for current parks
- Related strategies
- Suggestions for future parks
- Written,report provided to City
- Presentation to Council
Most significant priorities:
- Shade structures/trees
- Benches with backs
- Walking trails
- Landscaping
- Lighting
INTERGERNERATIONAL PARK STANDARD DESIGN FEATURES
To provide parks that appeal to a broader age group, the Parks and Recreation
Department has developed a list of standard items to be included in future parks.
These items will also be included in existing parks as funding becomes available.
These standards apply to all neighborhood and community parks. Generally,
community parks may function as neighborhood parks and contain many of the same
park features. These standards are guidelines that help guide the master plan for each
park.
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Original Neighborhood Park Facility Standard Features
1. Playground 9. Benches
2. Swings 10. Open Play Area
3. Basketball Court 11. Bike Rack
4. Volleyball court 12. Drinking Fountain
5. Jogging /Walking Trail 13. Exercise Station/s
6. Shelter 14. Trees / Drip Irrigation
7. Area Lighting 15. Identifying Sign
8. Soccer / Youth Baseball - Practice
Areas
Facilities Suggested by Survey Participants (From Each Top 5)
School Age K- 6 Young Adult
1. Go Carts 1. Walking Trails
2. More Swimming Pools 2. Open Green Space
3. Water Park 3. Disc Golf Course
4. Zoo 4. More Ponds
5. Amusement Park 5. Benches
Teens 7- 12 Seniors
1. Skate Park 1. Landscaped Walking Trails
2. Refrigerated Water Fountain 2. Benches
3. Water Park 3. Bathrooms
4. Bike Park 4. Ponds /Water Fountains
5. More Swimming Pools 5. Jogging /Walking Trail
College Age
1. Dog Park
2. Skate Park
3. Biking Trail
4. More Tennis Courts
5. More Volleyball Pits
Revised Neighborhood Park Facility Standards
B. Must meet all accessible grades
1. Improved Playgrounds - Covered,
Tot Included
2. Separate Swings C. 150'-200' Max. distance
3. Basketball Courts between Area Lighting
4. Jogging / Walking Trail D. BenchAN Back every 650with
A. 6' Min. Width every other bench covered
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5. Shelters — Possibly a small shelter 9. Benches/VV Back
along walking trails 10. Open Play Areas
6. Area Lighting — Adequate lighting 11. Bike Racks
major facilities for safety 12. Drinking Fountains
7. Soccer / Youth Baseball — Practice 13. Identifying Sign
Areas where Possible 14. Landscaping Features along trail ex.
8. Backstops and Goals for all fields (small annual bed)
COMPLETED PROJECTS THAT INCORPORATE INTERGENERATIONAL
FEATURES FY02
❖ Castlegate Park Development
- 40 Trees and 3 benches
❖ Gabbard Park Improvements
- 39 Trees, benches, 5 lights, and 1 water fountain
❖ Brison Park Improvements
- 3 Benches, walks (360 linear feet), and 1 drinking fountain
❖ Merry Oaks Park Improvements
- Benches, walks (990 linear feet), and 2 lights
❖ Pebble Creek Park Improvements
- 36 Additional trees
- Cost $18,276.85
COMPLETED PROJECTS THAT INCORPORATE INTERGENERATIONAL
FEATURES FY03
❖ Jack and Dorothy Miller Jogging Track Surface
- Concrete sidewalk and rubber sidewalk surfacing.
- Cost $61,643.20 ($13,311.00 - City of College Station's Share)
•:• Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase I
- Walks and benches
•:• Madeley Park
- 2 Bridges and 2 Benches
- Cost $22,018.00
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+ Central Park Lighting Improvements
- 12 Lights along the bike loop trail.
- Cost $17,000.00
• Thomas Pool Shade Cover
- Cost $12,395.00
+ Lick Creek Park, Phase I
- Trails, 2 bridges, and a parking lot.
- Cost $506,726.00 ($80,000 Grant Included)
• Edelweiss Park Improvements
- Concrete bridge, and landscape improvements w/irrigation.
- Cost $17,800.00
+ Southwood Park
- 2 Shade covers at the two playgrounds.
- Cost $22,290.00
+ South Knoll Jogging Track
- Rubber cushion surfacing
- Cost $8,000 (City of College Station's Share)
+ Wolf Pen Creek
- Trails, 12 benches, trees, and lights
• Central and Cy Miller Parks
- 7 benches in Central and 2 in Cy miller
- Cost $11,333.00
• Oaks and W.A. Tarrow Park
- 3 benches in Oaks and 9 in W.A. Tarrow
- Cost $15,110.00
SCHEDULED PROJECTS THAT INCORPORATE INTERGENERATIONAL
FEATURES FY04
• Brothers Pond, Georgie K. Fitch, and Cy Miller Parks
- Additional benches
Woodway Park Development
- Park Zone 7 Full Park Design
• Zone 10 Park Development
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❖ Southwest Park Development
- Walks and benches
❖ Pebble Creek Park Improvements
- Covered tot playground
INTERGENERATIONAL PROJECTS NOVEMBER 2003 BOND ISSUE
❖ Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase II
Landscaping, 1-mile walking trail, and benches
❖ Intergenerational upgrades $310,000
Upgrades for parks in zones where park land dedication funds are expected to be slow-
in-coming are because they are areas of slow residential growth. Sixteen (16) parks are
included with primary features being area lighting, walks, benches, drinking fountains,
playground covers, and additional trees.
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Neighborhood Park Status Report
February 2004
Park Accessibility
• Neighborhood Parks intended to serve children
• Should be within 1/2 miles walking distance from residence
• Should not have to cross barriers (major streets, rail roads, etc.)
• Comprehensive GIS-based report completed December, 1999
Parkland Dedication Ordinance
• Serves as the main tool for neighborhood park acquisition
• Revised in 1999 to include provision for development fee
• Is established with defined Park Zones to utilize funds
• Relates to neighborhood parks only
Developed Neighborhood Parks
• 19 developed parks
• Total acreage - 176 acres
• Average size - 9.3 acres
Undeveloped Neighborhood Parks
• 8 undeveloped sites
• Total acreage - 56 acres
• Average size - 7 acres
Undeveloped Sites
SUBDIVISION NAME SIZE LOCATION ZONE FUND BALANCE
• Edelweiss Gartens 7.74 acres Park Zone 10 $88,367
• Shenendoah* 12.1 Park Zone 10 N/A
• Southwest 4.78 Park Zone 6 $89,729
• Steeplechase 9.00 Park Zone 5 $92,406
• University Park 10.2 Park Zone 2 $133,963
• Westfield 4.29 Park Zone 10 $88,367
• Woodland Hills 3.21 Park Zone 9 $33,294
• Woodway 9.26 Park Zone 7 $787,857
*construcion in progress - $185,000 budgeted
Under-served Neighborhoods
• Northgate None Park Zone 1 5179,223
• Chimney Hills 5.0 Park Zone 2 $133,963
• Pebble Creek 10.2 Park Zone 11 536,000
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City Assisted Programs
1. College Station Soccer Club (18 fields spring, 25 fields fall)
Spring 1,179 players
Fall 1,194 players
2, Aggieland Soccer Club (5 fields fall)
Fall 22 teams, 330 players
3. Bryan/College Station Soccer Club (8 fields)
Spring 26 teams, 390 players
Summer 24 teams, 360 players
Fall 24 teams, 360players
4. College Station Little League (9 lighted fields)
Spring 873 players
Athletic Facility Inventory
1. Softball Fields
Adult
Central Park four lighted fields
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex two lighted fields
Youth
Jane Pulley softball Fields two lighted 1 -fields
Lemontree Park one lighted field
2. Soccer Fields
Adult/Youth
Anderson Park five fields, no lights
Central Park* three fields, no lights
Southwood Valley Athletic Park five fields, two with lights
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex* six fields, two with lights
* Central Park three adult fields were subdivided into nine fields and Veterans Park and
Athletic Complex six adult fields were subdivided into eight fields, by agreement with
College Station Soccer Club, Aggieland Soccer and Bryan College Station Soccer
League.
3. Baseball fields
Southwood Valley Athletic Park six lighted fields
Wayne Smith Park three lighted fields
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City of College Station
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex
Fact Sheet
SITE:
• 150 acres located in the City of College Station, in Park Zone 4
• Funding approved by the voters in 1995 for use as a regional park
:• Acquired from Bert Wheeler, Ltd. in 1998
• $1,500,000 cost of acquisition
:• Contains several identified archeological sites
:• Includes extensive wetlands and natural areas
:• Address - 3101 Harvey Road
NAME:
• "Veterans Park and Athletic Complex"
:• Suggested by John P. Nichols, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member
• Approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in summer 1998
:• Approved by the City Council on October 12, 1998
MASTER PLAN:
• O'Malley Engineers selected for design process in October 1999
• Master Plan approved by the City Council on May 25, 2000
• Names of all future facilities approved by the City Council on July 26, 2001
• Soccer fields, softball fields, pavilions, trails, and natural areas included
:• Area reserved for development of Veterans Memorial
:• Three (3) phases recommended for completion over a multi-year period
PHASE I PROJECT:
•:• Funding approved by the voters in 1998
:• Construction contract awarded to Acklam Construction in Fall 2000
:• $2,936,000 cost of development
•:• Six (6) adult soccer fields (2 lighted)
• Two (2) adult softball fields (lighted)
• Two (2) restrooms
.• Maintenance Facility
:• Sidewalks, parking, roadways, and landscaping
PHASE II PROJECT:
• Funding approved by voters in the November 4, 2003 election
• Will include three (3) additional adult softball fields (Old Glory Complex)
• Will include three (3) additional soccer fields
• Will include "full service" softball concession facility
:• Will include additional landscaping, restrooms, and parking
• Will extend Veterans Parkway to "half way" point in park
• Will include large group pavilion facility (American Pavilion)
• Will include approximately one (1) mile of trails
• $6,925,000 estimated cost
• Projected completion by 2008
Revised November 21, 2003
PHASE III (PLANNED):
• Four (4) adult soccer fields
• Additional landscaping, restrooms, and parking
• Completion of Veterans Parkway with entrance on University Drive
• Forecast for completion after 2013
• No funding authorized at this time
•:• Completion of an additional four (4)-field adult softball complex (Eagle
Complex)
• Completion of a second group pavilion (Texas Pavilion)
• Will include additional trails and batting cages
MEMORIAL FOR ALL VETERANS OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY:
• Developed as a separate public art project
• Coordinated by the Memorial for All Veterans of the Brazos Valley, Inc., with
guidance and support from the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley
• Design Chairman Dr. P. David Romei
• Artist Robert Eccleston
• Landscape design Larry Schuekler
• Graphics design ^, Stanton Ware
• Project Manager " Lynn Stuart
• Funded with support of public and private contributions from throughout the
Brazos Valley
• Dedication on November 11, 2002, in honor of all veterans
• Over 3,00 veterans' names have been engraved
• Future additions in the preliminary planning stages will include history walk,
honor wall expansion, and war memorials
For additional information contact College Station Parks & Recreation Department at
(979) 764-3486.
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VETERANS PARK AND ATHLETIC COMPLEX
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Proposition #4
Parks and Recreation Improvements
Total $8,105,000
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Miscellaneous
Phase II Development - Veterans Parkway will be extended
$6,925,000 approximately 900 feet
(Estimated O&M: $204,000) - Utility extensions will be made to serve
all future phases
Phase II to include: - Completion of the softball fields(5-field
Old Glory complex) will allow the Girls
Softball Fastpitch program to move to Central
- Three(3) adult softball fields Park
- Full service concessions, restroom
facilities, umpire and staff areas Park Facility Upgrades(Intergenerational)
- Bleachers and shade covers for all fields $310,000
- Playground, small shelter (Estimated O&M: 3,000)
- Drainage improvements
- Additional softball parking - Part of City Council Strategic Issue in
- Landscaping 2000
- Items to include sidewalks, benches,
Soccer lighting, landscaping, water fountains,
- Additional three (3) adult soccer fields and shade structures
- Irrigation, tiff 419 turf, sand root zone, - Helps to bring older parks up to the
etc. standards of newer parks
- Water fountains - Anderson, Bee Creek, Brothers, Central,
- Approximately 140— 160 additional Cy Miller, Emerald Forest,Georgie K.
parking spaces in Parking Lot"D"(new Fitch,Jack and Dorothy Miller,
lot) Lemontree, Lincoln Center, Parkway,
- Landscaping Pebble Creek, Raintree, Sandstone,
Woodcreek, and Longmire Parks
Large Group Pavilion
- Pavilion to seat up to 500 people Maintenance Buildings
- Kitchen $870,000
- Restrooms (Estimated O&M: $3,000)
- Stage for entertainment and awards
presentations New Forestry Shop
- Storage and office for operation of 5,000 square feet of shop, office, restroom,
major events and tournaments and storage space
- Additional 140 parking spaces (new lot) - Paving
- Playground - Mulch and soil storage
- Fencing
Maintenance Building - Equipment Storage
- Increase size of existing building to
accommodate additional personnel, Central Park Shop Renovation
equipment, and storage - Renovate restrooms
- Renovate break room
Trail - Add drives and parking
- Install approximately one(1) mile of - Improve storage areas
concrete vcalking/jogging trail - Update required ADA compliance
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ARBORETUM UPDATE
In addressing the Parks and Recreation Board's goal to restore the Arboretum to its
former value, an inspection of the Arboretum was performed in early December. Several
deficiencies were found upon inspection. The following shows the deficiencies and how
they will or can be addressed(bold type).
❑ The lights at the shelter have cracked lens covers due to vandalism.
New lens covers will be installed.
❑ The water fountain is an old wood pedestal type and should be replaced with a new
handicap type.
This fountain will be replaced with a metal handicap type once funds allow.
❑ Most of the bridges are in need of repair.
Adam Lassiter, with Boy Scout Troop # 1222, has selected to make bridge
repairs as an Eagle Scout Project. Park staff will meet with Adam the week of
February 8th to determine which bridges to repair.
❑ The Graminetum sign and plant beds are in need of repair.
Bob Knight with the TAMU Range Management and Ecology Department will
have a workshop around mid-April to address improvements for the
Graminetum. He wants to stencil the names of the plants on the boxes and get a
drip line installed for the plants.
CSPARD crews will install a water line for the Graminetum sometime in
February or March.
❑ There are dead fallen trees throughout the arboretum.
Parks Operations / Forestry can cut up fallen trees from the trails and set them
aside for wildlife habitat. Dead vegetation within the wooded areas will remain.
❑ Some trails need minor clearing and some need to be re-established.
Travis Milam, with Boy Scout Troop # has selected to do a trail clean-up on the
western portion of the trails following the creek as an Eagle Scout Project.
Clearing of other trails can be done by Parks Operations / Forestry crews or
TAMU student service groups.
❑ The vegetation identification markers need to be replaced.
Identification markers could possible be installed as an Eagle Scout Project. We
will have to wait until another request comes in. The markers may be similar to
the metal pedestal type markers used at Richard Carter Park.
o The pond is stagnant and overgrown with green algae. The pond is also very shallow
and should be dredged.
The feasibility of renovating the pond will be investigated. Also, consideration
will be given to developing a drainage system that channels fresh water into the
pond. Plans are to dredge out the pond and install an aerator, same as what was
done to Cy Miller pond.
❑ Litter can be seen along the trails.
A TAMU student service group will be contacted to address the litter throughout
the park and will include the Arboretum.
Other things concerning the arboretum:
• Bee Creek Drainage Project
Not much has changed pertaining to this project. The Land Agent is still trying to
acquire 10 parcels of land and 2 parcels are proceeding to condemnation. The
schedule for construction is unknown.
• Bike Trail Project
Information will be presented once obtained.
• Texas Avenue Widening Project
It is not yet known when this project will start. The widening of Texas Avenue will
have minimal effect on the arboretum. The sidewalk will be placed next to the curb.
The utility easement will be moved back several feet, but the only thing effected by
this is the arboretum sign along Texas Avenue.
• Light Replacement Project at Softball Fields
Due to the new lighting installation the electrical power has been shut off at the
softball fields. This same power source feeds the lights at the tennis courts and the
arboretum shelter. Once this project is complete power will be restored to the
Arboretum shelter. Weather has hampered to progress of this project.
♦ Continued Up-Keep of the Arboretum
Parks Operations and Forestry crews will perform a weekly or biweekly litter removal
throughout the Arboretum. Service volunteer groups will also be used for litter
removal. Inspections of the Arboretum will be performed monthly.
DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR THE NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
Purpose
The purpose of these guidelines is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the
official naming of public facilities in the City of College Station, including parks, facilities,
recreational areas, and municipal buildings.
Objectives
• Ensure that parks, facilities, recreational areas, and municipal buildings are easily identified
and located.
• Ensure that given names to parks, facilities, recreational areas, and municipal buildings are
consistent with the values and character of the area or neighborhood served.
• Encourage public participation in the naming, renaming, and dedication of parks, facilities,
recreational areas, and municipal buildings.
• Encourage the dedication of lands, facilities, or donations by individuals and/or groups;
• Advance the reputation of the City as well as increase the understanding and public support
for its programs.
Criteria
The practice of the City of College Station is to name parks, recreation areas, facilities, and
municipal buildings through an adopted process utilizing the above established objectives
emphasizing community values and character, local and national history, geography, the
environment, civics and service to the City of College Station. Therefore, the following criteria
shall be used in determining the appropriateness of the naming designation:
• Neighborhood, geographic, or common usage identification;
• A historical figure, place, event, or other instance of historical or cultural significance;
• National and state historical leaders or heroes, both past and present;
• An individual (living or deceased) (a) who has made a significant land and/or monetary
contribution to the park, recreation area, facility, or municipal building or (b)who has had the
contribution made "In Memoriam" and when the name has been stipulated as a condition of
the donation; or
• An individual (living or deceased)who has contributed outstanding civic service to the City;
• Predominant plant materials;
• Streams, rivers, lakes, and creeks.
Facilities or specialized areas may have a name different from that of the larger park, recreation
area, facility, or municipal building.
When feasible, the process to name parks, recreation areas, facilities, and municipal buildings
should begin within 12 months after the City has acquired title to the land and/or formally
accepted the dedication.
Names that are similar to existing parks, recreation areas, facilities, and municipal buildings
should not be considered in order to minimize confusion.
Renaming
The City reserves the right to change the name of a park, recreation area, facility or municipal
building to maintain consistency with these guidelines. However, renaming carries with it a much
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01/23/04
greater burden of process compared to initial naming. Tradition and continuity of name and
community identification are important community values. Each request to rename must meet
the criteria of this policy, but meeting all criteria does not ensure renaming.
Procedures
Upon approval of these guidelines by Cnunci|, procedures consistent with the guidelines will be
developed. It is anticipated that naming/renaming requests will be submitted to the City Manager.
The Manager will then forward the request through an appropriate boand, nmmnmi#ee, or
organization or directly to the City Council for approval.. (For example, if the naming or renaming
request is for a parks facility, the City Manger will be submit the request to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board who will review and make a recommendation. The City Manager will
review that recommendation and then submit it to Council for approval.)
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT& PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY 2004
February 5, 2004
Ca•ital Im•rovement Pro'ects
Completion
Capital Improvement Project Project Funding Date Final
Projects Status Manager # Budget Source Expected/Actual Cost
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Bee Creek Light Pole Replacement Under Construction Pete PK0303 $118,000 '98 G.O. , 2/04
Hensel Park Playground Replacement Under Construction David PK0210 $45,390 Replacement Account 5/04
Wolf Pen Creek Signs Under Construction Pete $70,500 General Fund 3/04
Cemetery Rear Entrance Design and Construction Out to Bid Pete $55,000 General Fund 5/04
Cemetery Land Acquisition Pending Contract Ross GG9905 $275,000 '98 G.O. Unknown
Southeast Community Park Two-Acre Purchase Pending Contracts M.McAuliffe $40,000 12/04
Lincoln Center Expansion/Improvements In Design Ric PK0319 $984,000 CDBG Funds 3/05
Richard Carter Park Irrigation,Walks,Drinking In Design Pete $18,000 Replacement Account 12/04
Fountain
Thomas Park Signs In Design David $3,800 Replacement Account 4/04
Eastgate Improvements In Design David $40,000 Brazos Beautiful Unknown
Woodland Hills Park Design On Hold Pete/David ?
Landscaping Six City Sites Out to Bid(2/18) Pete N/A
Greens Prairie Rd Landscaping&Irrigation Design In Design David ST0214
Hereford Street Traffic Island
Landscaping&Irrigation Design In Design David ST 0305 $20,000
CIP Summary
1:
Under Construction 3
Bids Received 0
Pendin• Contracts 2
Out to Bid 2
In Desi•n 6
Pendin. Land A •uisition 0
Other 0
On Hold 1
Total 16
Park Land Dedication Pro"ects
Park Land Dedication Project ProjectFundin Completion
Projects Prioritized$ Status Manager # Budget Source Date Final
Ex ected/Ac Cost
ZONE 1 -$179,223
North.ate Park Ac.uisition On Hold __- Zone 1 Funds
ZONE 2-$133,963 -_-----
ZONE 3-$18,400 -_-----
ZONE 4-$21,715
Raintree Im•rovements On Hold Pete NA $0 Zone 4 Funds
Windwood Im.rovements On Hold Pete NA $0 Zone 4 Funds
ZONE 5 $92,406
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Zone 5
Jack&Doroth Miller Park Exercise E.ui.ment In Desi.n Pete $20,000 Re•lacementent 5/04 --
ZONE 6-$89,729 __-----
Southwest Park Develo.ment On Hold Pete/David $90,000 Zone 6 Funds
Anderson Walk and Benches 1 On Hold David PK0315 $0 Zone 6 Funds
Bee Creek Benches 1 On Hold David PK0316 $0 Zone 6 Funds
Anderson Park Swirl.Set On Hold David PK0314 $0 Zone 6 Funds
Gabbard Park Sidewalk I On Hold David NA $0 Zone 6 Funds
ZONE 7-$787,857 -_-----
Woodway Park Development In Desi.n Pete/David PK9803 $700,000 Zone 7 Funds Unknown
ZONE 8 $5,568 -_---_-
ZONE 9 $33,294 ____-----
ZONE 10-$88,367 -_-----
Zone 10 Park Development' Under Construction Pete PK0060 $185,000 Zone 10 Funds 4/15/04
Desi.n Edelweiss Gartens On Hold Pete
ZONE 11 -$36,313 -_-----
Pebble Creek Park Improvements/Tot Playground 7 In Desi•n Pete NA $30,000 Zone 11 Funds
ZONE 12-$0 __-----
ZONE 13-$565 -_----_
I-Intergenerational Project
Park Land Dedication Summary
Under Construction 1
Bids Received 0
Pendine Contracts 0
Out to Bid 0
In Desi•n 3
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On Hold 10
Total 16
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STRATEGIC PLANS IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR FEBRUARY — MAY 2004
STATEMENT SUBJECT TEAM FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
� Bid Cemetery Rear Entrance project Start Construction on Cemetery Rear Develop operational cost estimates
Entrance project and revenue projections for
. ..: operation by 5/1/04�art�5 Second Quarter report to Parks
a Advisory Board
A, Request funding for contract landscape
"s> maintenance services-WPC Phase II
« tY «� Develop maintenance sten
surveys for Zone 10 park. _
�� Update tree-related info on city's
. �J website(this milestone delayed until Select consultant to develop policy
. t§ the next update of the Tree Growing
�� s �"` ti � � �z� Guide–move milestone forward)
` a ' -Design and construct Hensel Park
K
playground
5s '' '4
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with
-' CS
(move milestone forward) Assist with Brazos Valley International
�,„-',16-•e'„ � -,�� � � -Conduct community needs Festival
a • f assessment for Conference Center Present recommendations for
(moved milestone forward) Conference Center utilization to Parks
w Advisory Board
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., ii®� programs(moved from November)
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�« « + a _ #« - Design neighborhood park for Park Devebp implementation plan for CIP
u � • � e =«,,_., , „;y Zone 7(Woodway area) approved in the November 2003 Bond
:••11.74':`%rt-.': C'Il."!M'i!m".:1'::,•‘4ft" ' '''':7: 4A*0)!A4
rwidgiCatOtioDevelop long-range athletic facility Election by 4/1/04
Ub «,�'s .� y 1 replacement&improvement plan
q
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t improve platting process&provide
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Develop guidelines for developer-
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NOTE: Shaded items have been completed. Revised February 5, 2004
City of College Station
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Goals & Objectives
FY2004
(not prioritized)
1. Oversee the development of a new Five-Year Capital
Improvement Program (VS2S2e)
® Assist with the November 4, 2003 Bond Election
® Develop recommendations for new 5 year CIP implementation
❑ Provide oversight for planning and completion of CIP projects
2. Provide oversight and emphasis on further development of
Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II (VS2S2d)
® Develop recommendation regarding schedule for
development
Status: December 9, 2003, Board meeting.
❑ Assist with the selection of design professionals
❑ Review & provide input concerning Phase II conceptual plans
3. Review and update the Park Land Dedication Ordinance
(VS3S1 d)
® Review the existing ordinance and methodology
Status: Draft approved; first review by Board at January13, 2004 meeting.
❑ Develop recommendations that will allow developers to
construct parks
4. Oversee the design process and recommend
improvements for neighborhood parks (VS2S2e)
❑ Park Zone 1 (Park site in the Northgate area)
❑ Park Zone 2 (Eastgate Park)
n Park Zone 2 (Richard Carter Park)
® Park Zone 6 (Southwest Park)
Status: Park Land Dedication project prioritization on November 4, 2003. On
December 9, 2003, the Board approved the conceptual design and park land
dedication funds were dedicated, not to exceed the amount of$90,000.
Park Zone 7 (Woodway Park)
® Park Zone 9 (Woodland Hills Park)
Status: Request from Woodland Hills Homeowner's Association on
December 9, 2003.
® Park Zone 10 (Park in the Shenandoah area)
n Develop recommendations for park and facility names
Status: Subcommittee has been formed(Ken Livingston, Jodi Warner, Gary
Erwin).
Approved: October 14, 2003 Page 1
Updated: February 5, 2004
5. Provide oversight and support for the continued
implementation of the Park Maintenance Standards
(VS2S1 a)
❑ Review policies and standards for re-appraisal of existing
parks, facilities, and services offered by the Department
❑ Review and identify critical needs and develop
recommendations to address them
6. Restore the Arboretum at Bee Creek Park to its former
value (VS2S2e)
❑ Develop recommendations for redevelopment of the trails
❑ Develop recommendations for signage and interpretive sites
❑ Develop recommendations for the pond areas
❑ Develop recommendations for graminetium
❑ Develop an operations and maintenance plan
7. Develop recommendations for botanical gardens in
existing or proposed parks
❑ Determine the scope of the proposal
❑ Develop a proposed list of potential sites
❑ Develop recommendations for implementation
8. Oversee the design and development of the W. A. Tarrow
Park Corridor Master Plan (VS2S2e)
® Review conceptual plans for Lincoln Center expansion
Status: December 9, 2003, Board meeting.
® Review conceptual plans for Tarrow Park additions
Status: December 9, 2003, Board meeting.
n Develop recommendations for FY2005 CDBG Budget
9. Provide guidance and support for the implementation of a
regional park site in Grimes County (VS2S4a)
/1 Develop local support for a state-wide $500M bond issue
Status: Report at the November 4, 2003, Board meeting. On December 9,
2003, the Board approved a resolution that will be presented to the City Council
in support of the project.
❑ Conduct a site tour of the TMPA property
❑ Develop a recommendation for the budget process
10. Assist with the implementation of an Urban Forest
Management Plan (VS2S1b)
❑ Review and assist in the development of a policy for street
trees and hazard trees
n Develop recommendations for implementation
Approved: October 14, 2003 Page 2
Updated: February 5, 2004
11. Continued interaction between the Board and other City
Boards
® Attend a joint briefing related to growth issues
Status: Growth Report held on October 6th 2003. In attendance was PARD
supervisory staff, the Board, the Senior Advisory Committee, and the Cemetery
Committee.
❑ Conduct joint meeting with the City Council
® Conduct joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Comm.
Status: Joint meeting was held on October 30, 2003.
® Conduct a joint meeting with the Senior Advisory Committee
Status: Board met with Vice Chairperson Robert Meyer on October 14, 2003,
and approved the Senior Advisory Committee goals for Fiscal Year 2004.
❑ Conduct a joint meeting with the Bryan Parks & Rec. Board
12. Support increased efforts to implement the Greenways
Master Plan (VS3S2d)
® Review the status of the current greenways acquisition
Status: Greenways Report on October 30th Joint Meeting with the Planning
and Zoning Commission
❑ Support increased efforts for acquisition of greenways
13. Provide support & assistance for Departmental goals
❑ Develop recommendations for a donations program
Status: Senior Advisory Committee Goal for FY04.
❑ Continue joint programming with outside agencies (VS2S4a)
❑ Identify potential sources of additional revenue
fI Develop policies for on-line registration procedures
_ Continue communication with outside user groups (VS2S4a)
Support agency accreditation process
Status: In progress.
CA
Approved: October 14, 2003 Page 3
Updated: February 5, 2004
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City of College Station
Parks & Recreation Department
Goals & Objectives
FY2004
6 Implementation of the CIP Program" 6 Implementation of Special Projects&
Programs
e Continuation of Staff Development g Implementation of City Council
Strategic Issues
Implementation of the CIP Program
• Implementation of the FY2004 CIP and Park Land Dedication Project
List
Status: In progress. Refer to project list.
® Support the November 2003 bond election projects
Status: Election on Nov. 4, 2003.
Continuation of Staff Development
❑ Complete Management Academy (Steve Beachy, Sheila Walker,
David Hudspeth, Peter Vanecek)
Status:
® Complete Supervisory Academy (Pam Springfield, David Wood)
Status: Graduation on Tuesday, November 18, 2003.
❑ Complete Emergency Management Academy (Jimmy Charanza)
Status: Application submitted.
® Attend NRPA Revenue Management School (Peter Lamont, David Gerling)
Status: Attended February 7th - 11th
❑ Attend TRAPS Conference (Peter Lamont, Geri Marsh)
Status: Will attend March 10th - 12th
❑ Conduct Arbor Master Training
Status: (Date to be Determined)
® Attend the 10th Annual Southeast Texas Grounds Maintenance
Conference in Conroe (to obtain required CEU's to maintain pesticide
applicator's licenses)
Status: Ross Albrecht, Gerald Guillory, Delmer Charanza, Sandra Weggman,
Nina Stanley, Frank Thompson, David Sturdivant, Keith Fails, Mike Watson,
Bruce Ray, Greg Richards attended on October 22, 2003.
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
❑ Acquire new cemetery site and develop a plan for operations (VS1S1e)
Status: Department is currently working on a Cemetery Management Plan.
❑ Continue implementation of Park Maintenance Standards (VS2S1a)
Status: 1st Quarter Report presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board on January 13, 2004;
❑ Continued implementation of the Urban Forest Management Plan
(VS2S1b)
Status: On hold.
❑ Continue efforts to make parks more intergenerational (VS2S2a)
Status: Ongoing
❑ Review leisure service programs (VS2S2b)
Status:
❑ Pursue cooperative efforts with the City of Bryan on joint programming
(VS2S2c)
Status: Ongoing
Parks&Recreation Dept. FY04 Goals&Objectives
Updated: February 5, 2004
Page 1 of 2
❑ Develop Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II (VS2S2d)
Status:
® Develop new five-year Parks Capital Improvement Projects (VS2S2e)
Status: Completed January 26, 2004
❑ Promote performing arts (VS2S3a)
Status: Marian Anderson String Quartet performances on Nov. 2"d and 3rd
® Implement regional planning and develop initiative (VS2S4a)
Status: Dr. John Crompton gave a report to the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board on November 4th, and the Board was in consensus on supporting a
resolution to go to the City Council in support of a future regional park site in
Grimes County. The resolution was approved by the Board during its December
9th meeting.
❑ Update the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (VS3S1d)
Status:
Implementation of Special Projects & Programs
® Assist with the development and implementation of the City's website
Status: The City went on-line February 3, 2004.
❑ Implement automated recreation registration software
Status: RecWare contract will be presented to the City Council on January 8,
2004.
El Adopt and implement temp/seasonal pay plan
Status: In progress. Draft Plan has been created.
❑ Implement cemetery software
Status:
❑ Conduct benchmark survey of similar cities
Status: Parks information has been entered into ActiveParks.Org.
® Coordinate the City's 65th Birthday Celebration on October 19th
Status: Complete.
❑ Investigate the feasibility for departmental accreditation
Status: Initial staff "kick off"meeting on November 18th. In progress.
❑ Investigate the feasibility of implementing a Donations Program for the
department
Status: Senior Advisory Committee goal for Fiscal Year 2004.
Parks&Recreation Dept. FY04 Goals& Objectives
Updated: February 5, 2004
Page 2 of 2
Senior Services Coordinator Report
January 2004
2004 Christmas Tree Recycling Project
The two cities conducted the 16t annual Christmas Tree Recycling project on January 3rd.
In College Station 345 trees were collected at Central Park and Bryan's Haswell Park had
197 trees dropped off The sanitation divisions in both cities collected 1532 together with
an additional 333 trees which were delivered directly to the compost facility. The total
number of trees collected reached 2,407. The trees taken in at Central Park were chipped
on site and spread throughout the picnic area by the ponds.
Pool Trout Fish-Out
The annual event will be held on February 6-8th at Southwood Pool.
Bush Library Classic Film Series
How Green was my Valley will be showing at the George Bush Library Auditorium on
February 12th at 7:00pm. The movie is free to the public.
African History and Art Week
On February 3-5, Lincoln Center will celebrate African History and Art Week.
Valentine Dance
The College Station Senior Services and St. Joseph Gold Medallion Club will jointly
sponsor a Valentine Dance for Seniors on Thursday, February 12th at the College Station
Conference Center from 7:OOpm-9:30pm. The cost is $5.00/person.
Computer Classes for Seniors
The College Station Senior Services will offer beginning and intermediate computer
classes just for seniors. The classes are held at the Teen Center and the sessions begin the
last week in January and run through May. Classes meet twice a week for three weeks and
the cost is $50.00.
Computer Club
The Computer Club for Seniors meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month
from 9:00am- 10:30am at the College Station Utilities Service Center on Graham Road in
the training room. January meeting dates are the 14th and 28th. In February the club meets
on the 11th and 25th
Third Friday Bridge
All seniors are welcome to play bridge on the third Friday of each month at the Teen
Center. The group meets from 9:30am-12:30pm on Friday, January 16th and Friday,
February 20th
Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2004
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
10:00am
MINUTES
Members Present: E.E. Burns, Frank Camplone, Catherine Lamb, Robert Meyer, Haskell
Monroe, Neal Nutall, Raymond Reed, Suzanne Reynolds, Colleen Risinger, Betty Wilborn
and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Fred Dollar, Laura Holmes, Dipankar Sen and Yvonne Stevens
I. Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Joanna Yeager, Chairman, at
10:00am
II. Hear visitors. No Visitors
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on December 15, 2003. Haskel
Monroe made the motion that the minutes be approved. Catherine Lamb seconded
the motion. The motion passed.
IV. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning Brazos Greenways
Council, Sherry Ellison. Ms. Ellison, President of the Brazos Greenways Council,
explained the purpose of the council which is to support the connection of
greenways in the city between businesses and neighborhood. Ms. Ellison presented
to the Senior Advisory Committee a proposal for a senior walk with a guide and
wanted the committee to suggest the best time and date for a walk. The proposed
site is Wolf Pen Creek trail. The committee recommended a weekday morning in
late March starting at 9:30am.
V. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning City Center, Ray
Reed. Ray Reed explained his role in a newly formed committee by the city
council to address the idea of holding a national competition for the design of the
new city center. Mr. Reed explained that the committee was formed to discuss and
recommend to council how to sponsor such a competition. Mr. Reed also reported
that the Dean of the Architecture at A&M has agreed to manage the competition.
He will keep the Senior Advisory Committee informed on the process.
VI. Discussion, consideration and possible action from sub-committees.
• Program Sub-committee report-Catherine Lamb, Chairman of the sub-
committee reported the spring programs proposed by the committee. On
Wednesday, February 25th from 11:30-1:OOpm a lunch/lecture on Black History in
College Station will be held at the Conference Center. On Saturday, March 6th a
tour of the Azalea Trail in Houston will be offered. In April a visit to the George
Bush Library with tour and lecture is planned. Date to be announced. On
Wednesday, May 5th a lunch/lecture on the Hispanic culture will be the topic at the
Conference Center.
VII. Review, discussion and possible action concerning Committee Goals.
• Gift program application - A review of committee goal #3 was discussed.
The goal reads, "Encourage the development of a gift program for donations to the
City of College Station". Ray Reed developed an application and the committee
reviewed the draft. The committee discussed that a city representative such as the
City Secretary should be designated as the point of contact to accept or reject the
gift and route the application to the proper individual. Mr. Burns said that gifts of
trees should involve the City Forester who would be the most knowledgeable. It
was also suggested that a list of items the city would like to have donated include
costs. Neal Nutall made the motion that the Senior Advisory Committee approach
Steve Beachy and the City Secretary on how best to prepare a simple contract and
prepare a list of gifts. Haskell Monroe seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Marci Rodgers agreed to contact Steve Beachy and the City Secretary to discuss the
process of donating gifts to the city and report back at the next meeting.
VIII. Senior Services Coordinator Report. Report on file
IX. Next meeting date and agenda items. Monday, February 23, 2004
X. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 11:13am.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
CONFERENCE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 12:00noon
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
College Station,Texas 77840
MINUTES
Staff Present:
Grace Calbert, Conference Center Facility Supervisor
Nita Hilburn, Recording Secretary
Members Present:
Glenda Elledge,Mollie Guin(Chair), Alma Molina,Fran Lamb(Vice Chair)
Members Absent:
Annie Lee Finch
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 12:16pm.
Pardon-Consider requests for absences of members from meeting:
Fran Lamb and Ed Hold, have requested verbally to re sign from the committee due to other commitments.
They will submit letters of recognition to the committee.
Hear visitors-None
Appointment of Conference Center Advisory Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman:
The committee named Mollie Guin as president for year 2003-2004 and Alma Molina as vice-president for
year 2003-2004.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes:
Glenda Elledge made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of November 19,2003.
Alma Molina seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Revenue Reports:
Revenue reports were reviewed for November 2003.
Revenues for November 2003 were $ 11,899.17 versus November 2002 of$ 7,921.59.
Number of clients served November 2003 were 6,917 vs.November 2002 of 5,887.
Adjourn:
Meeting was adjourned at 1:05pm
Next Meeting Date is on Tuesday, January 27, 2003 at 12:00 noon.
Respectfully submitted,
Nita Hilburn,Recording Secretary
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From: "City of College Station " <info@cstx.org>
To: <smanna@cstx.gov>
Date: 2/4/2004 9:15:22 PM
Subject: Response to Apply For A Citizen Committee
Form Name: Date Submitted: 2/4/2004 8:53:20 PM
Apply For A Citizen Committee
Name: Ben Lohmer
Home Address: 1408 Summit St
Telephone: 9792240377
Fax:
E-mail: ben@lohmer.net
College Station Resident for years: 5
Subdivision: Summit Townhomes
Voter Registration Number:
Business Owner: Yes
Business Name: Innovative Health Solutions
Occupation: Air and Water Purification Specialist
Work Address:
Work Telephone:
Work Fax:
Work E-mail:
Education: BS from Texas A&M
Position Sought (No. 1 being most preferable and No. 3 being least
preferable): Parks and Recreation Board, Library Committee, 911 Brazos
County Emergency Committee
If you currently serve on any other committees, boards or commissions,
please list them here:
Please list any experience or interest that qualifies you to serve in
the position desired: Agriculture background, Interest in the Community,
Willingness to serve
In compliance with Chapter 552, Government Code (Public Information
Act), information related to the applicant's home address, home
telephone number, and e-mail address shall be made available to the
public, unless the applicant chooses not to release the information.
Release information?: No
CC: <vcasares@cstx.gov>
Form NameDate Submitted: 2/4/2004 8:53:20 PM<br For ACitizen Cononnittae<br/^Nonme: Ben
Lohmer<br/>Home Address: 1408 Summit St<br/>Telephone: 9792240377<br/>Fax: <br/>E-mail:
bnn@|ohmmr.net°br/>CoUege8baUonReoidentforyaaro: 5<br/>Gubdivioion: Gummit
Townhomes<br/>Voter Registration Number: <br/>Business Owner: Yes<br/>Business Name:
Innovative Health Solutions<br/>Occupation: Air and Water Purification Specialist<br/>Work Address:
<br/>Work Telephone: <br/>Work Fax: <br/>Work E-mail: <br/>Education: BS from Texas A&M<br
/>Position Sought(No. 1 being most preferable and No. 3 being least preferable): Parks and Recreation
Board, Library Committee, 911 Brazos County Emergency Committee<br/>lf you currently serve on any
other committees, boards or commissions, please list them here: <br/>Please list any experience or
interest that qualifies you to serve in the position desired: Agriculture background, Interest in the
Community, Willingness to serve<br/>In compliance with Chapter 552, Government Code (Public
Information Act), information related to the applicants home address, home telephone number, and e-mail
address shall be made available to the public, unless the applicant chooses not to release the information.
Release information?: No<br I>
2003 ATHLETIC FIELD STATUS & UTILIZATION
City Operated Programs
1. Adult Softball (6 lighted fields)
Slow Pitch
Spring 160 teams, 2,240 players
Summer 171 teams, 2,394 players
Fall 158 teams, 2,212 players
Fast Pitch
Spring 0 teams
Summer 11 teams, 154 players
Fall 3 teams, 42 players
2. Girls Softball (3 lighted fields)
Fast Pitch
Spring 25 teams, 257 players
Fall 20 teams, 207 players
Travel Teams 17 teams, 221 players
3. Adult Flag Football (2 lighted fields)
Fall 9 teams, 117 players
4. Youth Flag Football (5 lighted fields)
Fall 40 teams, 345fields
5. Youth Basketball (7 CSISD gyms)
Winter 90 teams, 700 players
6. Adult Volleyball (4 gyms)
Spring 25 teams, 200 players
Summer 24 teams, 192 players
Fall 22 teams, 176 players
Winter 26 teams, 208 players
7. Youth Volleyball (4 gyms)
Summer 14 teams, 125 players
8. TAAF Swim Team
Summer 235 swimmers
9. Challenger Series
Soccer 30 players
Basketball 51 players
Bowling 37 players
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PARKS AND RECREATION
Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
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for the reason(s) specified:
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This request shall be submitted to the office of the committee/board secretary prior to the
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PART ONE: Intergenerational Parks Update 3
PART TWO: Neighborhood Park Status 7
PART THREE: 2003 Athletic Field Status and Utilization 8
PART FOUR: Veterans Park & Athletic Complex Fact Sheet 14
PART FIVE: Proposition #4 Parks & Recreation Improvements 16
ATTACHMENTS:
College Station Park Zone Map
Eastgate Park Concept
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex Master Plan
Park Issues Report To Council-February 2004
Table of Contents
Intergenerational Parks Update
February 2004
History
Strategic Issue developed in the summer/fall of 2000
a. Seek input
b. Set standards
c. Inventory of Parks
d. Present report to the City Council
Joint effort (report) between Texas A&M University's Department of Recreation, Park,
and Tourism Sciences and the College Station Parks and Recreation Department
delivered to the City Council on March 22, 2001 (RPTS 402
Class - Dr. Scott Shafer).
Report Included:
- Standards for intergenerational park features
- Survey park needs
- Surveyed users and focus groups
- Recommendations for current parks
- Related strategies
- Suggestions for future parks
- Written report provided to City
- Presentation to Council
Most significant priorities:
- Shade structures/trees
- Benches with backs
- Walking trails
- Landscaping
- Lighting
Intergenerational Park Standard Desiqn Features
To provide parks that appeal to a broader age group, the Parks and Recreation
Department has developed a list of standard items to be included in future parks.
These items will also be included in existing parks as funding becomes available.
These standards apply to all neighborhood and community parks. Generally,
community parks may function as neighborhood parks and contain many of the same
park features. These standards are guidelines that help guide the master plan for each
park.
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Original Neighborhood Park Facility Standard Features
1. Playground 9. Benches
2. Swings 10. Open Play Area
3. Basketball Court 11. Bike Rack
4. Volleyball court 12. Drinking Fountain
5. Jogging /Walking Trail 13. Exercise Station/s
6. Shelter 14. Trees / Drip Irrigation
7. Area Lighting 15. Identifying Sign
8. Soccer / Youth Baseball - Practice
Areas
Facilities Suggested by Survey Participants (From Each Top 5)
School Age K- 6 Young Adult
1. Go Carts 1. Walking Trails
2. More Swimming Pools 2. Open Green Space
3. Water Park 3. Disc Golf Course
4. Zoo 4. More Ponds
5. Amusement Park 5. Benches
Teens 7- 12 Seniors
1. Skate Park 1. Landscaped Walking Trails
2. Refrigerated Water Fountain 2. Benches
3. Water Park 3. Bathrooms
4. Bike Park 4. Ponds /Water Fountains
5. More Swimming Pools 5. Jogging /Walking Trail
College Age
1. Dog Park
2. Skate Park
3. Biking Trail
4. More Tennis Courts
5. More Volleyball Pits
Revised Neighborhood Park Facility Standards
1. Improved Playgrounds - Covered, d. Bench with back every 650', with
Tot Included every other bench covered
2. Separate Swings 5. Shelters - Possibly a small shelter
3. Basketball Courts along walking trails
4. Jogging /Walking Trail 6. Area Lighting - Adequate lighting of
a. 6' minimum width major facilities for safety
b. Must meet all accessible grades 7. Soccer / Youth Baseball - Practice
c. 150'-200' maximum distance areas where possible
between area lighting 8. Backstops and goals for all fields
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9. Benches with back 13. Identifying Sign
10. Open Play Areas 14. Landscaping features along trail
11. Bike Racks ex. (small annual bed)
12. Drinking Fountains
Completed Projects That Incorporate Intergenerational Features FY02
❖ Castlegate Park Development - $24,500
- 40 Trees and 3 benches
❖ Gabbard Park Improvements - $45,000
- 39 Trees, benches, 5 lights, and 1 water fountain
❖ Brison Park Improvements - $17,100
- 3 Benches, walks (360 linear feet), and 1 drinking fountain
❖ Merry Oaks Park Improvements - $24,000
- Benches, walks (990 linear feet), and 2 lights
❖ Pebble Creek Park Improvements - $18,276
- 36 Additional trees
TOTAL — $128,876
Completed Projects That Incorporate Intergenerational Features FY03
❖ Jack and Dorothy Miller Jogging Track Surface - $61,643
- Concrete sidewalk and rubber sidewalk surfacing
- Cost $61,643.20 ($13,311.00 - City of College Station's Share)
❖ Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase I - $20,000
- Walks and benches
❖ Madeley Park - $22,018
- 2 Bridges and 2 benches
❖ Central Park Lighting Improvements - $17,000
- 12 Lights along the bike loop trail
❖ Thomas Pool Shade Cover - $12,395
❖ Lick Creek Park, Phase I - $506,726 ($80,000 Grant Included)
- Trails, 2 bridges, and a parking lot
❖ Edelweiss Park Improvements - $17,800
- Concrete bridge, and landscape improvements w/irrigation
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•S Southwood Athletic Park - $22,290
- 2 Shade covers at the two playgrounds.
❖ South Knoll Jogging Track - $8,000
- Rubber cushion surfacing
- Cost $8,000 (City of College Station's Share)
•S Wolf Pen Creek - $118,000
- Trails, 12 benches, trees, and lights
❖ Central and Cy Miller Parks - $11,333
-7 benches in Central and 2 in Cy Miller
❖ Oaks and W.A. Tarrow Park - $15,110
- 3 benches in Oaks and 9 in W.A. Tarrow
TOTAL — $445,589
Scheduled Projects That Incorporate Intergenerational Features FY04
❖ Brothers Pond, Georgie K. Fitch, and Cy Miller Parks
- Additional benches
❖ Woodway Park Development
- Park Zone 7 Full Park Design
❖ Zone 10 Park Development
❖ Southwest Park Development
- Walks and benches
❖ Pebble Creek Park Improvements
- Covered tot playground
Intergenerational Projects November 2003 Bond Issue
❖ Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase II
Landscaping, 1-mile walking trail, and benches
• Intergenerational Upgrades - $310,000
Upgrades for parks in zones where park land dedication funds are expected to be slow-
in-coming are because they are areas of slow residential growth. Sixteen (16) parks are
included with primary features being area lighting, walks, benches, drinking fountains,
playground covers, and additional trees.
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Neighborhood Park Status
February 2004
Park Accessibility
• Neighborhood Parks intended to serve children
• Should be within 1/2 miles walking distance from residence
• Should not have to cross barriers (major streets, railroads, etc.)
• Comprehensive GIS-based report completed December 1999
Parkland Dedication Ordinance
• Serves as the main tool for neighborhood park acquisition
• Revised in 1999 to include provision for development fee
• Is established with defined Park Zones to utilize funds
• Relates to neighborhood parks only
Developed Neighborhood Parks
• 19 developed parks
• Total acreage — 176 acres
• Average size — 9.3 acres
Undeveloped Neighborhood Parks
• 8 undeveloped sites
• Total acreage — 56 acres
• Average size — 7 acres
Undeveloped Sites
SUBDIVISION NAME SIZE LOCATION ZONE FUND BALANCE
• Edelweiss Gartens 7.74 acres Park Zone 10 $88,367
• Shenendoah* 12.1 Park Zone 10 N/A
• Southwest 4.78 Park Zone 6 $89,729
• Steeplechase 9.00 Park Zone 5 $92,406
• University Park 10.2 Park Zone 2 $133,963
Westfield 4.29 Park Zone 10 $88,367
•• Woodland Hills 3.21 Park Zone 9 $33,294
Woodway 9.26 Park Zone 7 $787,857
•`Construction in progress-$185,000 budgeted
Under-served Neighborhoods
• Northgate None Park Zone 1 $179,223
• Chimney Hills 5.0 Park Zone 2 $133,963
• Pebble Creek 10.2 Park Zone 11 $36,000
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2003 Athletic Field Status & Utilization
City Operated Programs
1. Adult Softball (6 lighted fields)
Slow Pitch
Spring 160 teams, 2,240 players
Summer 171 teams, 2,394 players
Fall 158 teams, 2,212 players
Fast Pitch
Spring 0 teams
Summer 11 teams, 154 players
Fall 3 teams, 42 players
2. Girls Softball (3 lighted fields)
Fast Pitch
Spring 25 teams, 257 players
Fall 20 teams, 207 players
Travel Teams 17 teams, 221 players
3. Adult Flag Football (2 lighted fields)
Fall 9 teams, 117 players
4. Youth Flag Football (5 lighted fields)
Fall 40 teams, 345fiekls
5. Youth Basketball (7 CSISD gyms)
Winter 90 teams, 700 players
6. Adult Volleyball (4 gyms)
Spring 25 teams, 200 players
Summer 24 teams, 192 players
Fall 22 teams, 176 players
Winter 26 teams, 208 players
7. Youth Volleyball (4 gyms)
Summer 14 teams, 125 players
8. TAAF Swim Team
Summer 235 swimmers
9. Challenger Series
Soccer 30 players
Basketball 51 players
Bowling 37 players
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City Assisted Programs
1. College Station Soccer Club (18 fields spring, 25 fields fall)
Spring 1,179 players
Fall 1,194 players
2. Aggieland Soccer Club (5 fields fall)
Fall 22 teams, 330 players
3. Bryan/College Station Soccer Club (8 fields)
Spring 26 teams, 390 players
Summer 24 teams, 360 players
Fall 24 teams, 360players
4. College Station Little League (9 lighted fields)
Spring 873 players
Athletic Facility Inventory
1. Softball Fields
Adult
Central Park four lighted fields
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex two lighted fields
Youth
Jane Pulley Softball Fields two lighted 1 - fields
Lemontree Park one lighted field
2. Soccer Fields
Adult/Youth
Anderson Park five fields, no lights
Central Park* three fields, no lights
Southwood Valley Athletic Park five fields, two with lights
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex* six fields, two with lights
* Central Park three adult fields were subdivided into nine fields and Veterans Park
and Athletic Complex six adult fields were subdivided into eight fields, by agreement
with College Station Soccer Club, Aggieland Soccer and Bryan College Station
Soccer League.
3. Baseball Fields
Southwood Valley Athletic Park six lighted fields
Wayne Smith Park three lighted fields
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Parks and Recreation Department
Soccer Field Rental and Use Policies & Procedures
1. Only approved games and practices will be allowed on game fields per
contractual agreement between the City and the Soccer League.
College Station Parks and Recreation Department (CSPARD) staff encourages
alternate sites to be located for practices by all groups. It is suggested that soccer
organizations get together and assign particular fields for practices for each
organization. Fields will be made available for practices only after rough game
schedules have been determined at preseason meeting. These practice time slots will
be based on total number of game times required by all groups, condition of fields
immediately after the preceding season, and facility maintenance needs. Once the
season schedule is determined, changes will be made based only on fields and turf
conditions worsening or weather concerns and rainouts.
An up-dated list of competitive parks and recreation maintained soccer fields will be
available to user groups, in addition, the department will supply a list of park facilities
that may be utilized for practices which will include goal sizes. CPARD further suggests
that each soccer group should seek privately owned areas that could be utilized for
scrimmages and practices. These areas would be maintained by the soccer group(s)
utilizing the area(s).
2. The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to rent the game
fields to other user groups.
Fields may be rented to groups for "special events" (such as powder-puff football, play-
days, Easter egg hunt, etc.) but such rentals will be kept at a minimum as not to conflict
with competitive league schedules. Thus schedules will be needed as quickly as
practical after registration is complete. These rentals would be non-contracted user
groups. These requested rentals must first be approved through the Athletic
Supervisor. Notification will be given to contracted user groups so that these dates may
be considered when developing schedules.
Approved rental/reservation groups will not be "bumped" by soccer groups for rainouts
or late schedules being submitted. It is highly recommended that contracted user
groups get schedules in as soon as possible so that the reservation books may be
blocked. CSPARD will provide the dates of any rentals that have been booked for
special events/activities
3. League organizers/contact persons will begin meeting prior to seasons to
coordinate league and game schedules to eliminate conflicts between user
groups.
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Each soccer league should appoint/elect an individual to serve as league organizer\city
liaison. The league organizer\city liaison will be the league representative in meetings
CSPARD and coordinate the fields. The league organizer\city liaison will have
authorization to act on behalf of the respective soccer league and be responsible for
scheduling fields for practices, games, and tournaments. CSPARD will provide the
dates of any rentals that have been booked for special events/activities. CSPARD
Recreation Superintendent will coordinate meeting dates and times with contracted
soccer groups to work out league schedules as to eliminate conflicts between user
groups and determine if practice schedules are feasible. The meeting schedule is
determined by the Recreation Superintendent and will be as follows:
Meeting for the coordination of summer schedules will be held in late April
Meeting for the coordination of fall schedules will be held in July
Meeting for the coordination of spring schedules will be held in late Dec. or early
Jan.
4. No fields will be guaranteed prior to the submittal, and approval of proposed
league schedules from contracted user groups to the Parks & Recreation
Department Recreation Superintendent. No practices or games will be allowed
until the leagues user contract has been completed.
Detailed schedules will be made available upon the completion of each contracted user
groups registration. Once league registration is complete detailed schedules must be
submitted to the CSPARD for approval prior to games being played. Schedules should
be submitted no later than one week prior to requested start date. The detailed
schedule should show team names, game times and field location(s). Team Rosters
must be submitted as well to CSPARD as per the Facility Users agreement prior to the
start of the playing season. The contract must meet the approval of the City's Legal
Department.
5. No reservations for soccer fields for games or league activities (such as try-
outs or practices) will be made unless the league organizer requests it.
The organizer or "authorized" representative for each contracted group should be made
known through the completion of the annual user agreement. Each league or Club
representative will pass this information on to his or her coaches.
6. For field rainout information for youth fields, call 764-3749. For rain out
information on adult soccer fields call, 764-3644. It is recommended that each
league update their web site once rainout information has been announced and
that individuals utilize those sites as well.
7. The FIELD CLOSED sign will always take priority as to the availability of the
field.
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These signs may be posted after 3:00 due to rain, etc. Coaches need to be made
aware of this policy. Fields may be closed for reasons other than rain or extremely wet
conditions. If field closures are deemed necessary the CSPARD Recreation
Superintendent or Athletic Supervisors will make every attempt to contact the league
representative for notification of such closure. It is the responsibility of the league
organizer to notify their coaches or team representatives. Field closures enforced
through the CSPARD Staff and/or the College Station Police Department as per City
Ordinance #1322.
8. Unauthorized field use will be governed through the contracted soccer
leagues and the Parks and Recreation Department. Repeated offenders will be
addressed.
9. No rental fees will be collected from contracted youth soccer groups for
approved league play and league advancement tournaments (i.e. Eastern District
Playoffs) during the duration of their contract with the City.
10. Rental fees and deposits will be collected for tournaments such as
fundraisers, exhibition tournaments, i.e. the Aggieland Soccer Classic and non-
contracted league activities.
Non-contracted league activity would be any activity that was not a part of the original
approved schedule submitted prior to the start of the season by contracted user groups.
This would include tournament type activity that was not included as part of the league
activity. Such requests must be submitted and approved by CSPARD. The Athletic
Supervisor will be responsible to ensure that all fees associated with such activities and
that all necessary paperwork (Tournament Reservation Agreement) has been acquired
and completed from the reserving party CSPARD Secretarial Staff may schedule and
collect fees with the written approval of the Athletic Supervisor. No reservations will be
made through Parks Operation District Supervisors or Superintendent.
11. The City will give notice to soccer groups as to the location of soccer goals,
and maintenance schedules.
An up-dated list of competitive parks and recreation maintained soccer fields will be
available to user groups, in addition, the department will supply a list of park facilities
that may be utilized for practices which will include goal sizes.
As soon as possible prior to the first of each year, maintenance schedules will be
distributed to contracted user groups for planning purposes. These maintenance
schedules shall have field opening and closing dates for each facility. Fields may also
be closed, outside of the published schedule, if in the opinion of the Parks Operation
Supervisor and Superintendent, it is necessary to prevent a hazardous situation from
developing due to weather or wear and tear of the field turf.
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12. Any soccer clinic held on College Station facilities must be approved by the
Parks and Recreation Department no less than 10 days prior to the start of the
clinic, pending space available.
Any group wishing to hold a clinic on College Station Soccer fields is advised to ensure
facility availability early in the planning stage. Any clinic sponsored by one of the
contracting agencies shall be scheduled by the authorized organization representative.
Any other group wishing to schedule a clinic will be required to provide proof of
insurance for the clinic prior to approval for the clinic being granted and fields being
rented
Approved by College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 01/13/04
This revision includes changes to the policy dated 10-26-00 as discussed on 12-16-03.
Representatives for the following agencies were present:
Aggieland Soccer Club — Guy Denoux
Brazos Valley Youth Soccer Association — Mitchell Smith
College Station Soccer Club — Billy Hart
College Station Parks and Recreation Department— Peter Lamont, Curtis Bingham
Other comments received from Todd Callaway, Bryan College Station Soccer League
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Fact Sheet
Site
• 150 acres located in the City of College Station, in Park Zone 4
• Funding approved by the voters in 1995 for use as a regional park
• Acquired from Bert Wheeler, Ltd. in 1998
• $1,500,000 cost of acquisition
• Contains several identified archeological sites
• Includes extensive wetlands and natural areas
Address - 3101Harvey Road
Name
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"Veterans Park and Athletic Complex"
* Suggested by John P. Nichols, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member
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Approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in summer 1998
Approved by the City Council on October 12, 1998
Master Plan
• O'Malley Engineers selected for design process in October 1999
• Master Plan approved by the City Council on May 25, 2000
• Names of all future facilities approved by the City Council on July 26, 2001
• Soccer fields, softball fields, pavilions, trails, and natural areas included
Area reserved for development of Veterans Memorial
• Three (3) phases recommended for completion over a multi-year period
Phase I Project
• Funding approved by the voters in 1998
*
Construction contract awarded to Acklam Construction in Fall 2000
• $2,936,000 cost of development
• Six (6) adult soccer fields (2 lighted)
• Two (2) adult softball fields (lighted)
• Two (2) restrooms
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Maintenance Facility
• Sidewalks, parking, roadways, and landscaping
Phase II Project
• Funding approved by voters in the November 4, 2003 election
• Will include three (3) additional adult softball fields (Old Glory Complex)
• Will include three (3) additional soccer fields
• Will include "full service" softball concession facility
• Will include additional landscaping, restrooms, and parking
• VViUexteOdVete[8OSParhvvavb} "halfxvav" pOintinp8rh
• Will include large group pavilion facility (American Pavilion)
• Will include approximately one (1) mile of trails
• $6,925,000 estimated cost
• Projected completion by 2008
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Phase Ill (Planned)
• Four (4) adult soccer fields
• Additional landscaping, restrooms, and parking
• Completion of Veterans Parkway with entrance on University Drive
• Forecast for completion after 2013
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No funding authorized at this time
• Completion of an additional four (4)-field adult softball complex (Eagle Complex)
• Completion of a second group pavilion (Texas Pavilion)
• VVi// /no/Ude8ddiUono| tr8i}seDdbatUngCGg8s
Memorial For All Veterans Of The Brazos Valley
• Developed as a separate public art pr 'ect
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Coordinated by the Memorial for All Veterans of the Brazos Valley, Inc., with guidance
and support from the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley
• Design Chairman — Dr. P. David Romei
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Artist — Robert Eccleston
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Landscape design — Larry SchueNe[
• Graphics design — Stanton Ware
• Project Manager — Lynn Stuart
Funded with support of public and private contributions from throughout the Brazos
Valley
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Dedication on November 11, 2002, in honor of all veterans
Over 3,00 veterans' names have been engraved
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Future additions in the preliminary planning stages will include history vv8|k, honor wall
expansion, and war memorials
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Proposition #4
Parks and Recreation Improvements
Total $8,105,000
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, • Utility extensions will be made to serve
Phase II Development all future phases
$6,925,000 • Completion of the softball fields (5-field
(Estimated O&M: $204,000) Old Glory complex) will allow the Girls
Fastpitch program to move to Central
Phase II to include: Park
Softball
• Three (3) adult softball fields Park Facility Upgrades
• Full service concessions, restroom (Intergenerational)
facilities, umpire and staff areas $310,000
• Bleachers and shade covers for all fields (Estimated O&M: 3,000)
• Playground, small shelter
• Drainage improvements ■ Part of City Council Strategic Issue in
• Additional softball parking 2000
• Landscaping ■ Items to include sidewalks, benches,
Soccer lighting, landscaping, water fountains,
• Additional three (3) adult soccer fields and shade structures
• Irrigation, tiff 419 turf, sand root zone, • Helps to bring older parks up to the
etc. standards of newer parks
• Water fountains ■ Anderson, Bee Creek, Brothers, Central,
• Approximately 140 — 160 additional Cy Miller, Emerald Forest, Georgie K.
parking spaces in Parking Lot "D" (new Fitch, Jack and Dorothy Miller,
lot) Lemontree, Lincoln Center, Parkway,
• Landscaping Pebble Creek, Raintree, Sandstone,
Large Group Pavilion Woodcreek, and Longmire Parks
• Pavilion to seat up to 500 people
• Kitchen
• Restrooms Maintenance Buildings
• Stage for entertainment and awards $870,000
presentations (Estimated O&M: $3,000)
• Storage and office for operation of major
events and tournaments New Forestry Shop
• Additional 140 parking spaces (new lot) • 5,000 square feet of shop, office,
• Playground restroom, and storage space
Maintenance Building ■ Paving
• Increase size of existing building to • Mulch and soil storage
accommodate additional personnel, • Fencing
equipment, and storage • Equipment Storage
Trail
• Install approximately one (1) mile of Central Park Shop Renovation
concrete walking/jogging trail • Renovate restrooms
Miscellaneous • Renovate break room
• Veterans Parkway will be extended • Add drives and parking
approximately 900 feet • Improve storage areas
• Update required ADA compliance
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Parks & Recreation
Discussion Issues
February 26,2004
Steve Beachy,Director of Parks&Recreation
Council Vision Statement
"We will continue to promote a
wide range of leisure, recreational
and cultural arts opportunities"
•Introduce by name and title
'Introduce topic and reference the strategic plan
'Introduce other Parks & Recreation staff members present
•Introduce and thank any Parks & Recreation Advisory Board members
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Discussion Topics
• Intergenerational Park Improvements
• Status of Neighborhood Parks
• Athletic Field Equity and Usage
• Veterans Park & Athletic Complex Update
• Council Discussion and Direction
'These issues were requested by council as topics for discussion
'The issues were discussed by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board on
Feb 11th
.The report is intended to provide the status of each item
'Council feedback and direction is encouraged
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Recreation, Park and Space Master
Plan
• Adopted in 1999
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• Updated in 2002
• Includes a needs assessment
• Establishes priorities
• Serves as a guide for facilities & programs
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-Plan was developed over an extended period with extensive input and
involvement from park users
•The plan is updated on a regular basis every 3 years
•Current priorities include:
1) softball fields
2) soccer fields
3) Trails
4) Natural areas
5) Indoor facilities
6) Neighborhood parks
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Intergenerational Park Improvements
• Report to Council — March 22, 2001
• Design Standards Established
• Projects Have Been Completed in 17 Parks p P ��+
• 61 New Benches installed with slabs
• New Projects are Planned for FY 04, 05 & 06
•The initial report was done in support of the council strategic plan
'Report was prepared by the TAMU Department of Rec., Park & Tourism
Sciences.
'Report included the results of a resident survey and focus groups
'Specific standards were recommended to enhance intergenerational
parks
.The report included recommendations for specific park projects
'Projects have been completed in 19 parks
'Additional improvements are planned for 7 parks in 2004
•$310,000 is included in the 2003 Bond CIP for improvements in 16 parks
in FY2004-2005
-Intergenerational park features are now routinely included in
neighborhood and community park designs
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•Eastgate Park is located at the intersection of Walton and Foster
•The park serves as a "gateway" to the Eastside area including College
Hills and Carters Grove
'This site was identified during the recent Council retreat as an area that
needs improvement
•A cooperative project with Keep Brazos Beautiful in in progress to
upgrade the park
•The site was included with recommendations from the neighborhood
planning initiative in recent years
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.Intergenerational park features will be included in future projects as a
matter of practice
•The initial report will serve as the guide for improvements
'Staff will continue to look for new products and services to support this
issue
'Programming efforts will continue to include ways to support
intergenerational activities
'Central Park Office is being considered for a potential senior facility with
multiuse functions
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Neighborhood Park Issues
• Park Accessibility Report to Council
• 19 Developed Neighborhood Parks
176 total acres Average size—9.3 acres
• 8 Undeveloped neighborhood park sites
56 total acres Average size—7 acres
• Parkland Dedication Fund Status
•Accessibility study completed in Dec, 1999
'Report prepared by Sarah Nicholls from TAMU RPTS
"The report provided an analysis of accessibility for College Station parks
based upon actual walking distances
•Parkland dedication fund ordinance was revised in 1999 to include a
"development" fee in addition to land
'Several park sites have been dedicated, but not developed
'Several areas such as Northgate (Zone 1), Chimney Hill (Zone 2) and
Pebble Creek (Zone 11) need additional neighborhood parks
'Neighborhood park development was not fully funded in the 2003 Bond
due to the priority of the Veterans Park Phase ll project
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'The Parkland Dedication Ordinance has provided an effective tool to
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"The dedication ordinance must be reviewed and updated on a regular
basis
"Some areas will require additional funding resources over a multi-year
period to acquire additional land and develop new neighborhood parks
'Neighborhood parks must have adequate visibility and access to be
effective
'The community's street and sidewalk systems are the key elements in
achieving effective access
'Maintenance standards must also be sustained as the community grows
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Athletic Facilities
• Adult Softball — 6 lighted Fields
• Youth Softball — 3 Lighted Fields
• Adult Soccer 11 Fields (4 with Lights)
• Youth Soccer - 8 Fields (No lights)
• Senior League Baseball — 2 Lighted Fields
• Little League Baseball — 7 Lighted Fields
• Flag Football - 2 lighted fields (soccer)
*Athletic fields include both practice facilities and competition fields.
*Practice fields are normally located in neighborhood parks and have very
minimal improvements
*Competition fields are generally located community parks and have a
higher level of maintenance
*Soccer fields are configured each season according to demand for adult
and youth leagues
*Programs have "recreational" leagues as well as more competitive
"select" teams that travel
*Softball and baseball leagues generally schedule games on weekdays
*Soccer leagues have traditionally scheduled games on weekends
*Practice facilities for all sports are limited to those sites available
throughout the community
*The demand for facilities will continue to increase with the growth of the
community
*The demand for other athletic programs such as swimming, volleyball
and basketball will also increase
*Additional lighted soccer fields can be added on two fields at Veterans
Park (Army & Coast Guard)
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Changes in Program Services
• Youth programs were generally
"recreation" oriented in past years
• Emphasis on "competitive" youth athletic
programs has increased in recent years
• The needs of the competitive programs
are different from recreation leagues
"In past years, most youth programs were recreation- oriented where all
participants played
'In recent years the development of"competitive" youth athletic teams
has become more common
'Competitive teams are "selected" based upon skill levels
'Competitive teams compete in tournament play rather than in local league
play
'Competitive teams generally play at a higher skill level than the recreation
leagues
'The trend toward competitive traveling teams is having an impact on
facility use
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'Maintenance standards must keep pace with the expansion of programs „
and facilities
"Joint use of facilities by several organizations will continue to be the
"norm"
•The City will increasingly play the role of "facilitator" and "coordinator"
'Communications is essential !
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Veterans Park & Athletic Complex
• Master Plan —Approved May 25, 2000
• Current Utilization
• Phase H Project
• Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Project
• Cooperative Programs & Projects
"Master plan was developed with extensive input from softball and soccer participants
Phase I facilities include 2 adult lighted softball fields and six adult soccer fields (2
lighted)
"The adult soccer fields are configured into 2 or more youth fields according to league
use
"Phase II will include 3 additional lighted softball fields & 3 additional soccer fields w/
support facilities
"The adult softball leagues will move from Central Park to Veterans when Phase ills
complete
"Central Park softball fields will be reconfigured for youth softball which will move from
Bee Creek
•Bee Creek softball field will reallocated for other use (softball or baseball) as determined
by demand
"The Veterans Memorial will be expanded and a "history" pathway added with memorials
for each war
"The trail system in Veterans Park will be linked with the nature trails on the adjacent
TAMU property
"The Veterans Park trail system will be designed to accommodate the TAMU cross
country track program
'Veterans Park will also be available for education, research and recreation programs for
TAMU
"Future links with the Carter Creek green belt will provide connectivity to Bryan and
points south
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"The selection process for design services will be completed in FY04
"Award of design services contract is planned for 1st QTR FY 05 (Oct, 04 if
possible)
"Design for Phase II is expected to take up to 12 months
"The construction contract is expected to be awarded in the 1st QTR of FY
06
'Construction is expected to take 12 - 24 months and be complete in FY 07
"League play is expected to begin on the new facilities in FY 08
"The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial expansion project should be
complete sometime in 2005
'The expansion will include new granite panels for additional veterans'
names and a history walk
'Additional memorials for each US war will be located along the walk and
will be completed as funds are raised.
'Coordination with TAMU is underway to provide pedestrian access points
between Veterans Park and the adjacent TAMU nature trails
"TAMU has expressed an interest in use of the park for education,
research and the cross country track programs
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Kris Lehde - Re: Zone 10 Park Naming Subcommittee Meeting
From: <j_warner@cox-internet.com>
To: "Kris Lehde" <klehde@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/15/2003 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: Zone 10 Park Naming Subcommittee Meeting
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October 6th at lunch will be fine for me.
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From: "Kris Lehde" <klehde@cstx.gov>
> Date: 2003/09/15 Mon PM 01:34:54 CDT
> To: <Erwin74@aol.com>, <j_warner@cox-internet.com>, <ksliving@txcyber.corn>
> CC: "Ric Ploeger" <Rploeger@cstx.gov>, "Steve Beachy" <Sbeachy@cstx.gov>
> Subject: Zone 10 Park Naming Subcommittee Meeting
> Good afternoon! At the Sept. 9th Board meeting, you volunteered and
>were appointed to serve on a subcommittee to discuss naming options for
>the Zone 10 Park. Please check your availability for the week of October
> 6th at noon. I'll let you know as soon as a date is finalized. I will
>need to know your availability fairly soon, for calendars are filling up
> fast :)
> Thank in advance for your help :)
> Kristin Lehde
> Staff Assistant er—
> College Station Parks & Recreation
> (979) 764-3414
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Kris Lehde - Re: Zone 10 Subcommittee Meeting
From: "Ken &Susan Livingston" <ksliving@txcyber.com>
To: "Kris Lehde" <klehde@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/21/2003 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: Zone 10 Subcommittee Meeting
At this date, either date will be okay. Where?
Original Message
From: Kris Lehde
To: kslivinga(�txcyber.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 2:28 PM
Subject: Zone 10 Subcommittee Meeting
Ken,
Would you be available for either of these dates/times:
Tuesday, October 7th (noon)
Wednesday, October 8th (noon)
Lunch would be served. Thank you :)
Kristin Lehde
Staff Assistant
College Station Parks & Recreation
(979) 764-3414
College Station. Embracing the past, Exploring the future.
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Kris Lehde - Suggested goals and objectives
From: Ken Susan Livingston" <ksliving@txcyber.com>
To: "Kris Lehde" <klehde@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/11/2003 9:00 PM
Subject: Suggested goals and objectives
Suggested goals and objectives for consideration for 2004
Accelerate the continued development of off street bikeways.
Restore the Arboretum at Bee Creek park to its former value as a repository of
knowledge about Texas grasses, plants, and trees and provide safer use of the nature
trail:
Restore the signage that identifies the plants and trees along the nature
trails;
restore the identification of Texas grasses and weed the plots;
repair bridges as needed; and
remove the "pond scum" or whatever it is called on a more
frequent basis.
Establish a recreation/mini meeting(s) center for seniors. Ideally, provide for and
provide public transportation several times a day.
I am aware that we have a sizeable number of well educated, mobile, and healthy
seniors that are active in many areas of the community and don't have a need for such
an entity. However, I am concerned about some of the individuals that I see going to the
VA office, shopping at some of the retail outlets, or sitting in the waiting rooms at
doctor's offices.
In my opinion a place to play board games, watch TV with others, read some out of
town newspapers, and occasionally attend a presentation on topics of interest and value
to seniors. I believe a location that would lend itself to use of outdoor tables and
benches in the fall and early spring would enhance its utilization.
Ken Livingston
Original Message
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From: Kris Lehde
To: gschroeder@a•giecatholic.orq; erwin74@aol.com ;j warner@cox-internet.com ; DAVISG@fabssb.com ;
ALLISON@fabtexas.com ; jpn@tamu.edu ; Ifarnsworth@tamu.edu ; ksliving@txcyber.com
Cc: Curtis Bingham ; Gary Marske ; Ric Ploeger; Steve Beachy
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 4:32 PM
Subject: Edelweiss Playground Shade Cover
The Board had a question last night concerning the playground shade cover that is missing from Edelweiss
Park. The cover had a rip in the fabric and was repaired under warranty. We expect it to have it reinstalled
over the playground the week of September 22nd. Please let me know if you have any questions :)Thanks.
Kristin Lehde
Staff Assistant
College Station Parks & Recreation
(979) 764-3414
College Station. Embracing the past, Exploring the future.
City of College Station email addresses are changing!
Please note the extension "@ci.college-station.tx.us"
has been changed to "@cstx.gov".
Although the original address will continue to work,
please update your files to contain the new, shorter address.
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Park Goal Recommendations
1. Develop Botanical Gardens in Existing or Proposed New Parks
2. Implement the design and development of the Lincoln Center Expansion
3. Assist in the 2003 Bond Election Approval and Implement the funds if
approved
4. Provide Oversight of the development of Veterans Park Phase II
5. Develop Recommendation on Greenways Master Plan implementation
6. Develop program to systematically to be informed, educated, review and
consider additional sources of revenues such as Grants, donations etc.
7. Provide Oversight for the implementation of the CIP Plan
8. Explore feasibility of allowing developers to develop park land with the
assistance, coordination, and approval of the Parks Department
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List of possible goals for the CS PARD Advisory Board—FY2004 (not prioritized)
John Nichols
Several from last year should be kept in similar form or adapted to fit current needs
1. #1 on previous list. Review and appraise outcomes of quarterly parks
maintenance standards; identify critical needs and develop plans for
addressing them; integrate with budgeting process; follow up on
implementation of Urban forestry plan
2. Continue interaction with P&Z and Council to improve communication and
planning. (Previous #2)
3. Capital Improvement Program: Encourage successful support from citizens
for launching new bond- funded CIP projects; provide oversight for planning
and completion. (Previous #3)
4. Continue oversight and emphasis on further development of VPAC. (Prey. #6)
(I want to continue to keep this as a separate goal, even though it is part of
CIP)
5. Support continued efforts to implement Greenways Plan; integrate into
considerations for all new parks and emphasize connectivity. (Prev.#9)
6. Support City Council's Interagency Plan on any park and recreation related
issues; support planning for possible region-wide parks; increase discussion
of cooperative projects with CSISD as they enter critical stage of building and
renovation plans (be proactive,present ideas to them). (Previous #10)
7. Identify potential new sources of revenue. (Previous #11)
Additional ideas:
8. Complete planning for Woodway park and begin construction.
9. Create plan for reconstruction of Arboretum conditional on Bee Creek
restoration project; identify and implement short-run improvements.
10. Richard Carter Park: Review and prioritize needed improvements; identify
possible sources of funds; implement improvement plan.
11. Reconsideration and development of park plans to serve area between Barron
Rd. and Graham Rd.
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Kris Lehde - Board Goals
From: <Erwin74@aol.com>
To: <Klehde@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/16/2003 8:13 PM
Subject: Board Goals
FY 2004 Board Goals
Being that I am a new Parks and Recereation Advisory board member and that I do not at this time have any real
burning issues, I will try to address the areas that seem to be large in scale.
1. We should aggressively seek additional park land for future growth and development.
2. We should assist in the rewriting of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance.
3. The board should continue to assist the Parks Department in the implementation of the Park Maintenance
Standards. The Parks Board should use all of it resources to insure that funding is made available so these
standards can be met.
4. The board should continue to assist the Parks Department in the implementation of the Urban Forrest
Management Plan.
5. The board should continue to assist the Parks Department with development of the Parks Capital Improvement
Projects.
6.The Parks Board should continue to support and assist the Parks Department with its efforts to implement
regional planning and develop initiatives.
7. The Parks Board should continue to provide interaction between the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and
other city boards.
8. The Park Board should continue to support the city council's interagency plan on any parks and recreation
related issues.
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12. Continue to engage Seniors group to assist in developing improved
recreational and leisure services; monitor and review the implementation of
plans for co-locating programs at The EXIT.
13. Provide oversight for, and review as needed, the planned implementation of
on-line registration services.
14. Maintain and further develop dialogue with recreational sports user groups,
including Little League, to identify long term needs and monitor short term
issues.