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Home My WebLink About08/11/2004 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board Program Sub-Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 11, 2004 Lincoln Center 1000 Eleanor 12:00noon MINUTES Members Present: Colleen Risinger, Joanna Yeager , Yvonne Stevens, Neal Nutall, Robert Meyer Members Absent: Catherine Lamb Staff Present: Elizabeth Spring and Marci Rodgers Nominate Chairman: The sub-committee elected Joanna Yeager as chairman for the committee Purpose of the Committee: The purpose of the program sub-committee is to make recommendations to the senior advisory committee on programs for older adults. This sub-committee should consider continued collaboration with Neighborhood Services and the Historic Preservation Committee. Programs ■ Lunch/Lecture Series — Elizabeth Spring informed committee that the September Lunch/Lecture will be the last in the series for this year. She asked the committee for ideas on topics and speakers for the next year. Committee suggestions included -panel discussions -continue with history of College Station and the area -Hispanic culture -student panel including international students ■ Senior Friendly Award— The committee expressed an interest in the program and would like for it to become active again. They asked that it be placed on the agenda at the next regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Committee. The Chairman, Robert Meyer, will appoint a Senior Friendly Award committee at the next Senior Advisory Committee. This committee will review and update the present guidelines for the program and review applications as they are received. They will also make recommendations to the Senior Advisory Committee on recipients of the award. • Day Trips (Monthly Road Trips) — The committee reviewed suggested trips which included Brookwood Community in Brookshire, shopping in Old Town Spring, Christmas light tour and George Bush Library open house, Waco, Austin State Capital, Waco, Houston Azalea Trial, Washington County for Wildflower tour, OPAS, Navasota community theater, tour of downtown Bryan, baseball game in Houston, and Hempstead. Yvonne Stevens and Marci will meet to discuss programs and trips for Lincoln Center. • Classes — a review of classes offered in the fall include: computer, rug hooking, Tai Chi, genealogy, archaeology, beginning bridge, and the Senior World Passport Program. Suggestions included games with instruction in dominoes, chess and others. • Special Events (Golden Age Olympics) results of survey requested. City of College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board List of Subcommittees/Board Liaisons Fiscal Year 2004-05 By-Laws Subcommittee Glenn Schroeder, Jeannie McCandless Fees Glenn Schroeder, Larry Farnsworth, Gary Erwin, Carol Blaschke Park Naming Gary Erwin, Kathleen Ireland, Carol Blaschke, Don Allison Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan Don Allison, Gary Thomas, Kathleen Ireland Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II Jodi Warner, Larry Farnsworth, Gary Erwin, Jeannie McCandless (John Nichols, ex-officio member) Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee Jodi Warner, Glenn Schroeder (Alternate) 0/Board/Subcornmatee/Lat of Sub 2004-05 Abc of Cricket Cricket Explained - What is Cricket? Modern cricket is a team sport originating in England and popular mainly in areas that formerly made up the British Empire. The major international test teams are England, Australia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, New Zealand, Zimbabwe and the West Indies. The language of cricket is particularly idiosyncratic and tends to reflect the somewhat complicated and eccentric nature of the game itself. The majority of the terms used in cricket have originated in England and Australia, however these terms have generally been adopted by the majority of playing nations and their cricketers. The game is played between two competing teams of eleven players on each side, on a large expanse of (usually grassy) ground called a pitch. The teams are comprised of players with a mixture of abilities, some who specialise at batting, some at bowling, occasionally some who excel in both capacities, and one highly specialist player who acts as 'wicket- keeper'. In the centre of the pitch is a length of grass, (usually 22 yards long), called 'the wicket'. At each end of the wicket are placed three sticks adjacent to each other in an upright position: these are the 'stumps'. They are separated by a gap not greater than the diameter of a cricket ball. On top of each set of stumps are placed two smaller sticks, or 'bails'. A chalk outline is drawn in front of each set of stumps called a 'crease'. The game is refereed by two 'umpires'. The length of games can vary in duration of time, and number of balls bowled. One side will 'bat' first, the other side will bowl to them. Batsmen play in pairs, each equipped with a bat, one at each end of the wicket. The object for the batting side is to score the optimal number of 'runs' (points) before the bowling side have dismissed them. The object for the bowling side is to dismiss the batsmen as economically as possible. Once the process is complete the roles are reversed, i.e. the side which were batting then bowl and the bowling side then bat. This reversal may happen only the once (typically in 'one-day' or 'limited overs' cricket) or twice, as in county or international test match cricket. Runs can be scored in a number of ways: each time that the batting pair is able to run between the wickets after a ball has been bowled (and before the stumps are or potentially can be touched with the ball) a run is scored. If the ball travels outside of the playing area, and it has touched the ground prior to leaving the playing area, 4 runs are scored. If the ball does not touch the ground on its way out, 6 runs are scored. Additionally, runs can be accrued through the failure of the bowler to correctly deliver the ball; either through an incorrect bowling action, when this is deemed a 'no-ball', or through the ball being delivered too wide for the batsman to strike it, known as a 'wide'. The number of runs accrued can be affected by where the ball ends up; a no-ball which crosses the boundary will count for 4 runs. Additionally, any balls which are deemed foul have to be bowled again by the same bowler before his turn or 'over' of 6 correctly delivered balls is deemed complete. Dismissal of the batsmen can occur in a number of ways. The batsman facing the bowler can be 'bowled' out, i.e. the ball will hit the stumps without him being able to prevent it. If the batsman strikes the ball with the bat and it is caught by the bowler or one of the bowler's side who are dotted around the ground to field the ball before it hits the ground, then he is deemed to be out. A batsman can also be stumped by the specially equipped wicket- keeper, a player who stands immediately behind the batsman to retrieve balls coming through from the bowler, if the batsman steps in front of the crease leaving no part of his anatomy or the bat behind, and the wicket-keeper is able to remove the bails from the wicket with the ball. A batsman can also be out 'leg before wicket' or 'lbw': this is one of the more complex and vexatious rules and usually involves the ball striking the batsman's leg- protectors or 'pads' and the likelihood of the onward trajectory of the ball striking the wicket has the player's anatomy not intervened. Either player can be 'run-out' if the wicket towards which they are running during the course of play is struck with the ball prior to their reaching the safety of the crease. Cricket Fielding Positions & Pitch Layout Familiarise yourself with cricket fielding positions, pitch dimensions and the wickets. Although a cricket team consists of 12 players, only eleven of these players will take the field during the innings in which the team is fielding, with the 12th player remaining in reserve in the likelihood of an injury to a fielding player. One player will always take the position of the wicketkeeper, another player will be designated as a bowler, leaving 9 players to adopt various positions as chosen by the captain within the field of play. The fielding tactics adopted by the captain will vary depending on whether the fielding captain has chosen to adopt either defensive or attacking tactics. The tactics are decided after taking into account a number of variables. These will include whether or not the fielding team has already batted and if so, whether the total runs they made during their batting innings are decisive enough for the captain to decide the fielding team is in a winning position. An attacking field would be set so as to force the batting side into making errors by adopting aggressive bowling tactics and placing fieldsmen in close to the batsman. A defensive field setting would be set, in the event the fielding captain believes his team's previous batting total can be easily eclipsed. The fieldsmen would be placed in such a way, they would be able to save the majority of batting strokes from reaching the boundary for four or more runs Fielding Positions For you to familiarise yourself with all the fielding positions, simply consult the diagram below. Deep Fine eery• •Third Mrr •Fine Les Third Shp • •Serpnd Slip •Leg t,ully •Gully •Fi-t 5.1c, •Leg Siip a W.c-Y,et.neper ;vein• SIIy Oeint a tall •Sgwnre Short Leg •Short Leg •Sq.+nre L.'S •Fo,+erd Short Leg • Deep Sqr Reg •Coyer Sfly M d Off a •Silly Mid On •Short MIS`006.et •Estrd Cc:er ( •Mid 14ic Let ISI De«p Mid Wicket• t+ov.ler c Mnd Off• • Mid On • Lorg Off Long On • The Pitch The pitch is a rectangular area of the ground 20.12m in length measured from bowling crease to bowling crease and 3.05m in width. It is bounded at either end by the bowling creases and on either side by imaginary lines, one each side of the imaginary line joining the centres of the two middle stumps, each parallel to it and 1.52m from it. To help you understand the dimensions and layout of the pitch, see the following diagram. 322322 Note:Measurements are in centimetres Si ,�k� • e, • • `.2(01'.'1:11,19,10.-M., r err ,. _ kih[+`if `aRib. t To-`-kros.g..cs. t 2012 2256 1 Senior World Passport Program Senior citizens in Bryan/College Station now have the opportunity to travel the world without leaving the Brazos Valley. The Senior World Passport Program, co-sponsored by the City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department and Texas A&M University International Programs Office, will have its inaugural class in the fall 2004. The program was created to expand on the International Programs Office mission of infusing a global perspective into public service programs. The program consists of 6 sessions each covering a different part of the world. These sessions will cover Panama, Africa, the Arab world, the European Union, China and India. Passport Program Schedule Fall 2004 DATE COUNTRY SPEAKER TIME Tuesday, Panama Dr. Gabriel Carranza, 10:00-11:30 September 21st Director Office of Latin a.m. American Programs Monday, Africa Fredrick Chimizie& 10:00— 11:30 September 27 Nikki Adeyeye (African a.m. Student Association) To Be Determined Arab World Thursday, European Union Dr. Guy Whitten, Assoc. 2:00—3:30 October 14th Prof, Political Science p.m. Tuesday, China Haidong Liu, President, 10:00-11:30am November 2nd Chinese Student& Scholars Association Wednesday. India Shreyas Kumar, Rotary 10:00-11:30am November 10th Ambassadorial Scholar For more information on the program or to register to attend any of the sessions, call the International Center at 979-862-6700. CIO College tatoon CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Absence Request Form for Elected and Appointed Officers I will not be in attendance at the if ,1 i `-Ct dzOki meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the reason(s) specified: 11111111=1111111 Date Rec'd Reason Ot1C4A1 &MArtirt&-, 9,- ( 3 -04 a tP14. elLs.s 04A_ iit-t. t(1-s 6-14 q - i3 b4rca:i4A, y 0 ase rQ CA-J atutitAA-4S ekihdit) Lit)Za 44-1C1- ` Signature Requests for Absence must be submitted to the Parks Staff Assistant at 764-3414 prior to the meeting date. Pam Sprogfield-Pardon 09/14/04 Page 1 From: <Erwin74@aol.com> To: <Pspringfield@cstx.gov> Date: 9/13/2004 1:12:31 PM Subject: Pardon 09/14/04 Pam, I will need a pardon for the Board Meeting on September 14, 2004. I have a CPA class that night. Gary ! Pam Sp-ingfield-RE: Draft minutes and agenda for Parks Advisory Board Page 1 j From: "Glenn Schroeder" org> To: "Pam Springfield" <Psphngfield@ostxgov> Date: 9/14/2004 8:36:37 AM Subject: RE: Draft minutes and agenda for Parks Advisory Board Good morning, Pam, How are you doing for the quorum for the early portion of this evenings meeting. I have another meeting at 5:30 so I am planning to be there at 7:00 for the regular meeting or as soon as I can get there. Let me know if that is going to be a problem. Thanks, Glenn -----Original Message From: Pam Springfield (mailto:Pspringfield@cstx.gov] Sent: FridSeptember 10, 2004 2:22 PM To: Glenn Schroeder; Erwin74@aol.com; J_warner@cox-internet.com; hathyine|and@earth|ink.not; oUiaon@tabbaxao.00m; Lfornovvodh@tomu.edu; blaschke@tca.net;jeann\ewnno@ymhoo.conn; o|onny58@yahoo.00rn Cc: Curtis Bingham; David Gerling; David Wood; Glenn Brown; Nita Hilburn; Peter Lamont; Pete Vanecek; Ross Albrecht; Ric Ploeger; Steve Beachy; Tom Brymer Subject: Draft minutes and agenda for Parks Advisory Board Good Afternoon! Attached, please find the draft minutes from the August Parks Board meeting. Also included is the agenda for next Tuesday's workshop and regular meeting, which begins at 5:30. Please let me know if you will be attending. A meal will be served. Thank you! Pamela Springfield Staff Assistant College Station Parks & Recreation Department (979)764-3414 pspringfield@cstx.gov College Station. Heart of the Research Valley. The City of ‘tr College Station, Texas Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future. P.O. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station,TX 77842 • (979)764-3500 www.ci.college-station.tx.us MEMORANDUM t TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board zip FROM: Steve Beachy, Director College Station Parks & Recreation Departm- DATE: August 25, 2004 SUBJECT: FY 2005 Board Goals The attached packet contains several items to assist you in your efforts to develop Board goals for FY 2005. Those items are: College Station Parks & Recreation Major Project Forecast Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Report on 2004 Goals Draft of the FY 2004-05 College Station Strategic Plan Parks Advisory Board Goals & Objectives — 2004 The establishment of a clear set of goals and priorities for the next twelve months is essential to the success of the Board's role as an advisory body to the City Council. The draft of the FY 2005 Strategic Plan will go before the City Council for approval on September 9, 2004. It is important that your efforts be supportive of those strategies and action plans set forth in that document. Please feel free to contact staff should additional information be required. Your time, dedication, and support are greatly appreciated. Enclosures Home of Texas A&M University Home of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum College Station Parks & Recreation Major Project Forecast Short Term (1 Year or Less) • Registration software implementation • Veterans Park & Athletic Complex — Phase II Design • Recreation program needs assessment • Update of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance • Lincoln Center/Tarrow Park construction • Tarrow Park spray park construction • Complete acquisition of new cemetery site • John Crompton Park construction • Design and construction of Steeplechase Park • Design and construction of soccer lights I• mplementation of remote sports light controls Medium Term (1 to 3 Years) • Veterans Park & Athletic Complex — Phase II construction • Design and construct new cemetery • Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Master Plan implementation • City Center Master Plan development • Acquisition & Development of TMPA regional park — Phase I • Update of "Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan" • Design and construction of University Park Design and construction of Woodland Hills Park • Design and construction of Eastgate Park Updated:September 2004 Long Term (3+ Years) • Veterans Park & Athletic Complex — Phase Ill • Zone 9 Community Park design & development )• Cemetery Operations (new site) Wolf Pen Creek Upper Trails construction • Design and construct a new community center • Complete acquisition and development of TMPA Regional Park • New community center • City Center project • Gym and recreation center in south College Station • Swimming pool in south College Station Not prioritized 401&11PA College Station Parks and Recreation *14# Providing Good Things In Life! 'dr OP. Updated:September 2004 MEMORANDUM To: College Station City Council Date: June 9, 2004 Subject: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Report on 2004 Goals The Board had a busy and productive year. Our goals, adopted at the beginning of the year are attached with documentation under each of the thirteen main goals identified. Selected highlights include: • The Capital Improvement Program campaign was successful for the City of College Station and for the Parks and Recreation Department; initial planning is underway on several of the included items, with construction beginning on several projects in FY 2005. • Our neighborhood parks agenda has advanced with one new park under construction (Southern Oaks), public hearings completed for Woodway Park, adoption of a master plan for Eastgate Park, and numerous others considered for improvements and development. • Twenty-five new parkland dedication proposals were received and acted upon during this past year. • Continued oversight and refinement of the Parks Maintenance Standards was a focus at several meetings. Improvements in reaching targeted standards were observed. Focus is shifting to use of progress measurements for identifying needed improvements, resource requirements, and prioritization in annual budgeting process. The ratings have improved from 77% in December, 2002 to 90% in March, 2004. • Expansion of Lincoln Center has been initiated in accordance with master plan adopted last year. Construction has begun on the new game room, locker rooms, parking lot, and basketball pavilion. • Review and development of plans for improvements in the Arboretum; action on a limited set of concerns with others awaiting the Bee Creek drainage project. • Trails at Lick Creek Park completed and dedicated. • Consideration of public input and Council concerns resulted in recommendations regarding lighting of soccer fields and development of unfunded neighborhood parks. Council has voted to include discussion of these funding requests in their FY 2005 budget process. The Board appreciates the confidence and support of the Council through policy direction and provision of resources. We also wish to note that the attainment of these goals is largely due to the productive and efficient staff of CSPARD. We will be pleased to respond to any questions or concerns you may have. John Nichols, Chair College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board pas Attachment: 2004 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Goals copies: College Station Parks &Recreation Advisory Board AUGUST 9 DRAFT FY 2004-05 STRATEGIC PLAN CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MISSION STATEMENT On behalf of the citizens of College Station, home of Texas A&M University, we will promote and advance the community's quality of life, Core Values > Promote involvement and participation > Promote Regionalism of the citizenry > Promote being active member of the > Promote the health, safety, and general Brazos Valley community well being of the community > Support activities that promote > Promote fiscal responsibility municipal empowerment > Promote collaboration and cooperation > Promote Excellence in customer service Vision Statements Core Services We will provide high quality customer focused basic city services at a reasonable cost. > We will provide infrastructure, with the capacity to meet current and projected projects. > We will promote public safety and health. > We will promote effective communication (interdepartmentally and with the public). > We will rehabilitate infrastructure as needed. > We will provide streets, traffic and transportation systems. > We will provide a workplace that encourages excellence. Parks and Leisure Services We will promote a wide range of leisure, recreational and cultural arts opportunities. D. We will maintain an integrated parks system driven by connectivity. > We will promote programs and facilities that target all age groups. > We will promote cultural arts. > We will pursue regional planning and development efforts. Planning and Development We will promote a well-planned community. > We will guide the development process through the use of progressive building and development codes/standards. > We will support regional transportation planning. > We will provide for a well planned community. Economic Development We will promote a strong and diverse economic environment. > We will promote the development of strategic areas. > We will continue to strengthen and diversify the tax and job base. > We will promote tourism. > We will promote revitalization and redevelopment. AUGUST 9 DRAFT FY 2004-05 STRATEGIC PLAN Core Services Vision Statement We will provide high quality customer focused basic city services at a reasonable cost. Strategy #1 We will provide infrastructure with the capacity to meet current and projected projects. • Drainage programs-develop solutions for key drainage problems • Electric, water, and wastewater services • Technology services • Solid Waste /Landfill programs • Cemetery services Strategy #2 We will promote public safety and health. • Police protection • Interagency public safety coordination • Fire /EMS services- Revise Fire Department Master Plan, Opening of Station #5 and relocation of station #3 • Emergency management services • Health services with the Brazos County Health Department • Animal control and adoption through the Brazos Animal Shelter • Work with TX DOT on pedestrian safety issues • Work with TX DOT on railroad safety issues Strategy #3 We will promote effective communication (interdepartmentally and with the public) • Utilize television • City Marketing plan • E-Government implementation • Employee communication plan • Alternate communication with Public • Advisory board communication Strategy #4 We will rehabilitate infrastructure as needed. • Update older infrastructure • Implement Southside rehabilitation plan Strategy #5 We will provide streets, traffic and transportation systems. • Street programs • Traffic programs • Regional transportation programs • Work with TxDOT on plans to improve state highways in College Station • Improve connectivity • Address traffic congestion • Cooperation with TxDOT for landscaping capital projects • Work with TxDOT to improve gateway appearance in College Station 2 AUGUST 9 DRAFT FY 2004-05 STRATEGIC PLAN Strategy #6 We will provide a workplace that encourages excellence. • Training and development programs • Recognition systems • Performance evaluation systems • Creativity and innovation in service delivery 3 AUGUST 9 DRAFT FY 2004-05 STRATEGIC PLAN Parks and Leisure Services Vision Statement We will promote a wide range of leisure, recreational and cultural arts opportunities. Strategy #1 We will maintain an integrated parks system driven by connectivity. • Park Maintenance Standards • Urban forestry management plan • Greenway/bikeway plans that foster connectivity • Public appearance issues Strategy #2 We will promote programs and facilities that target all age groups • Parks more intergenerational • Leisure service programs • Cooperative efforts with the City of Bryan and CSISD on joint programming and facilities • Veterans Park Phase 2 • Five-year Parks Capital Improvement Projects • Soccer field light direction • Activities that enhance and serve the community Strategy #3 We will promote cultural arts. • Performing art • Strategic placement of public art • Library services improvement • Performing arts facilities development • Develop a museum Strategy #4 We will pursue regional planning and development efforts • Regional planning and develop initiative 4 AUGUST 9 DRAFT FY 2004-05 STRATEGIC PLAN Planning and Development Vision Statement We will promote a well-planned community Strategy#1 We will continue to revise and guide the development process through the use of progressive building and development codes/standards • Revise the technical standards for infrastructure construction • Adopt the 2003 International Codes • Initiate rezoning to implement results from Small Area Plans • Update Park land dedication ordinance • Prepare design standards for big box and large retail developments • Modify standards for Sexually Oriented Enterprises • Revise the drainage ordinance (UDO Section 7.8) • Revise the Subdivision Regulations (UDO Article 8) • Revise the technical standards for site design • Update the Northgate design district ordinance • Establishment of redevelopment plan and implementation team with the Economic Development Department • Ordinance updates for clarification including: non-conforming uses, signs, joint/shared access, site development standards etc. • Become a best practice development review process City. • Annual reviews of the UDO and Comprehensive Plan • Website updates and improvements Strategy #2 We will support regional transportation planning. • Annual transportation summit • Utilize the MPO to encourage the County to develop a transportation plan. • Develop an intermodal transportation action plan Strategy #3 We will provide for a well planned community • Provide Neighborhood Services • Implementation of bike master plan • Update Greenway master plan • Guide growth through planned annexation 5 AUGUST 9 DRAFT FY 2004-05 STRATEGIC PLAN Economic Development Vision Statement We will promote a strong and diverse economic environment. Strategy #1 We will promote the development of strategic areas ■ Promote commercial development in the Wolf Pen district ■ Promote development in Crescent Pointe through infrastructure development and rezoning Strategy #2 We will continue to strengthen and diversify the tax and job base. ■ Pursue engineering and development of a second class "A" business park for continued recruitment of technology companies ■ Pursue updates of incentives guidelines ■ Incorporate Research Valley Partnership branding ■ Enhance marketing mechanisms utilized to target site location consultants, real estate professionals, and business executives Strategy #3 We will promote tourism. ■ Continue development of Hotel/Conference Center ■ Support Convention and Visitors Bureau efforts to explore development/recruitment of a new tourism venue Strategy #4 We will promote revitalization and redevelopment ■ Promote redevelopment of targeted commercial properties and areas ■ Promote redevelopment of targeted multi-family properties ■ Target CDBG funds to infrastructure rehabilitation and public facility improvements ■ Target CDBG funds, HOME funds and Cedar Creek proceeds for affordable housing projects and programs 6 City of College Station Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Goals & Objectives FY2004 (Not prioritized) I. 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 Status: Ongoing at monthly meeting. 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 Status: Staff meeting held on May 27th with City Manager to discuss process. Subcommittee appointed June 8, 2004. ® Review & provide input concerning Phase II conceptual plans Status: Design firm chosen. 3. Review and update the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (VS3S1d) ® 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 Status: Draft approved by Board on February 10th 4. Oversee the design process and recommend improvements for neighborhood parks (VS2S2e) Li Park Zone 1 (Park site in the Northgate area) ® Park Zone 2 (Eastgate Park) Status: Board review April 20, 2004. Funding pending. ❑ 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) Status: First Public Hearing held for Woodway Park March 3, 2004. Second Public Hearing held during regular meeting of the Board on April 2, 2004. ® Park Zone 9 (Woodland Hills Park) Status: Request from Woodland Hills Homeowner's Association on December 9, 2003. Funding request presented to City Council on April 29, 2004 and June 10, 2004. Funding forecast for FY2007. Approved: October 14, 2003 Page 1 Updated: August 24, 2004 Z Park Zone 10 (Southern Oaks Park) Status: Construction complete in July. ® Develop recommendations for park and facility names Status: Subcommittee has been formed(Ken Livingston, Jodi Warner, Gary Erwin). Meeting held on May 7, 2004. Parks Board approved several names at May 11th meeting; other names being researched. In progress. 5. Provide oversight and support for the continued implementation of the Park Maintenance Standards (VS2S1a) Il 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 Status: Overall standards rating: 87% met in third quarter(June 2004). 6. Restore the Arboretum at Bee Creek Park to its former value (VS2S2e) ® Develop recommendations for redevelopment of the trails Status: Report to Board on January 13, 2004. ® Develop recommendations for signage and interpretive sites Status: Report to Board at July 20th meeting. I I Develop recommendations for the pond areas n Develop recommendations for graminetium n Develop an operations and maintenance plan 7. Develop recommendations for botanical gardens in existing or proposed parks U Determine the scope of the proposal n 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. ® Develop recommendations for FY2005 CDBG Budget Status: FY 05 Funding requested for Lincoln Center Splash Park - $170,000 9. Provide guidance and support for the implementation of a regional park site in Grimes County (VS2S4a) ® 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 Status: Site tour conducted April 15, 2004 for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Tour conducted June 10, 2004 for BV Lodging Association. Approved: October 14, 2003 Page 2 Updated:August 24, 2004 LZ Develop a recommendation for the budget process Status: Request for$100,000 included in FY 2005 budget submission. 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 X Develop recommendations for implementation Status: Request for$20,000 included with FY 2005 budget submission. 11. Continued interaction between the Board and other City Boards [Z 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. E Conduct joint meeting with the City Council Status: Completed June 10, 2004. X 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. Z Conduct a joint meeting with the Bryan Parks & Rec. Board Status: Joint tour with Bryan Board on April 15th to the proposed TMPA Regional Park site. 12. Support increased efforts to implement the Greenways Master Plan (VS3S2d) Z 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 L Develop recommendations for a donations program Status: Senior Advisory Committee Goal for FY04. X Continue joint programming with outside agencies (VS2S4a) Status: Senior Computer program initiated with BVCOG; International programs in planning with the Bush Library. Identify potential sources of additional revenue L Develop policies for on-line registration procedures Status: Meeting held on June 9, 2004. In progress. Z Continue communication with outside user groups (VS2S4a) Status: Ongoing. Spring Soccer Field Use meeting held January 27, 2004; Summer Soccer Field Use meeting held on June 1, 2004. Meeting with winter exercise class held July 9, 2004. Support agency accreditation process Status: In progress. Approved: October 14, 2003 2004 Page 3 Updated:August 24, t College Station Parks & Recreation Major Project Forecast Short Term (1 Year or Less) • Registration software implementation • Veterans Park & Athletic Complex — Phase II Design • Recreation program needs assessment • Update of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance • Lincoln Center/Tarrow Park construction • Tarrow Park spray park construction • Complete acquisition of new cemetery site • John Crompton Park construction • Design and construction of Steeplechase Park • Design and construction of soccer lights • Implementation of remote sports light controls Medium Term (1 to 3 Years) • Veterans Park & Athletic Complex — Phase II construction • Design and construct new cemetery • Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Master Plan implementation • City Center Master Plan development • Acquisition & Development of TMPA regional park — Phase I • Update of "Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan" • Design and construction of University Park • Design and construction of Woodland Hills Park • Design and construction of Eastgate Park Updated:September 2004 Long Term (3+ Years) • Veterans Park & Athletic Complex — Phase Ill • Zone 9 Community Park design & development • Cemetery Operations (new site) • Wolf Pen Creek Upper Trails construction • Design and construct a new community center • Complete acquisition and development of TMPA Regional Park Not prioritized �•� CO!lege Station Parks and Recreation Providing Good Things In Life! Updated:September 2004 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Goals Workshop and Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 14, 2004, 5'30 pm. The EXIT Teen Center 1520 Rock Prairie Road' College Station, Texas Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Peter Lamont, David Gerling - Recreation Superintendents; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant. Board Members Present: Jodi Warner, Chair; Glenn Schroeder; Larry Farnsworth; Jeannie McCandless; Carol Blaschke; Gary Thomas; Kathleen Ireland; Gary Erwin (present for workshop portion of meeting). Board Members Absent: Don Allison Guests & Visitors: A. Kamal Rahman, Brazos Valley Cricket Club Representative; Valerie Duffey, Katy Duffey, Mary Duffey, Courtney Cox, Patricia Cox, David Cox - Girl Scouts; Michelle Bynum, Sarah Wolf, Lindsey Brehm, Carisse Depew, Jacob Pawlak, Lauren Rouse, Becca Everton, Beau Davis - TAMU students. 1. Call to order. Jodi Warner, Chair, called the workshop meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Pardon N Possible action concerning reauests for absences of members. A request for absence had been submitted by Don Allison. Gary Erwin would have to leave before the regular meeting would begin. Larry Farnsworth moved to approve the requests for absence that had been submitted. Carol Blaschke seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Board Goals for FY 2005. The purpose of the workshop prior to the regular meeting was to set forth recommendations for FY 2005 Board goals. The Board and staff worked together to create a draft of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Goals and Objectives for FY 2005 (see attached). The goals would be formatted, sent out to the Board for revisions, and brought back to the next meeting for possible action. 6:25 p.m. N Break for Dinner The Board reconvened at 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. 4. Presentation and recognition of Girl Scout project at D.A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum. Steve Beachy thanked Mary Duffey, Katy Duffey, and Courtney Cox of Girl Scout Troop 100, and presented them each with a Certificate of Appreciation for the work they had done at the Anderson Arboretum. The project had been done in order that they could receive their Gold Award and consisted of re-establishing the northern portion of the trail system by clearing vegetation and fallen limbs; performing a survey to determine what markers, trees, and vegetation were missing; conducting and documenting G.P.S. readings to be used in mapping the Arboretum; and researching the plants and trees so that they could identify them on the trails. 5. Hear Visitors. Hearing none this item was closed. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page 1 of 3 Workshop and Regular Meeting of September 14, 2004 6. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the regular meeting of August 10, 2004. Glenn Schroeder made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Larry F., and hearing no opposition, the motion carried unanimously. 7. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding requests for park land dedications. The Patterson Estates dedication had been removed from the agenda. ■ Davenport Addition N Review (Park Zone 3): This dedication was for one piece of property located east of Texas Avenue in the Wolf Pen Creek area, which was being subdivided into three lots. Glenn S. moved approval of the staff recommendation to accept the $1,668 fee in lieu of land. The motion was seconded by Larry F., and hearing no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion carried unanimously. 8. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Cricket programs and facilities. Requests had been received from citizens asking that the department look at the potential of supporting a cricket program in the community. Steve Beachy had meet with a few people regarding options and Kamal Rahman, a representative of the recently formed Brazos Valley Cricket Club, was present to explain the game of cricket and to answer any questions regarding potential interest. He asked for support in locating a site for the local clubs to use. (See attached ABC's of Cricket handout.) Steve explained that if the league were to try to share a facility with other sports groups, their schedules would conflict and the fields would not be large enough. Steve stated that on an interim/test basis, the league could use the softball fields at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex during the day on Sundays. Steve went on to say that several sites had been considered for a cricket field. A site at Wolf Pen Creek, south of the amphitheater, had potential however some preparation would be needed. The site could also be available for festival use. Mr. Rahman stated that the club would be willing to help the City prepare and maintain the field, with the possibility of providing some financial assistance as well. Steve suggested that this item be brought back to the Board at a later dated with a detailed report on how this could be implemented. This was an informational item only and no action was required. 9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding additional User Fee recommendations for Lincoln Recreation Center for FY 2005. David Gerling gave a follow-up report in order to answer questions that had been raised at the September meeting regarding fees for the "Fitness Pass", "Senior Pass", and the rental fee for the W.A. Tarrow Park pavilion. See the attached 2005 Fees Recommendations from the Lincoln Center Advisory Board memorandum for details. Glenn S. moved to accept the User Fee recommendations made by the Lincoln Center Advisory Board (to set the "Fitness Pass" fee at $25, the "Senior Pass"at $20, and the daily rental fee for the pavilion at $75). Larry F. seconded. Hearing no opposition, the motion carried unanimously. 10. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Ric Ploeger reported that there were a lot of ongoing projects - both large and small. • The Board would receive the FY 2005 CIP and Park Land Dedication Project Lists at the October meeting. • Veterans Park and Athletic Complex Phase II " The design contract would go before Council for approval in October. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page 2 of 3 Workshop and Regular Meeting of September 14, 2004 • Central Park Pond project — The sailfish had been installed and the construction of the walk would begin once the contract had been circulated. • The Lincoln Center expansion project was moving along at a rapid pace and the Splash Park had been approved. 11. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Department Goals and Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plan. No report was given. A draft of the 2005 goals would be available for the Board to take action on at the October meeting. 12. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates, and possible agenda items. • The next regular meeting of the Board would be held on October 12, 2004. • Possible Agenda items for October's meeting: — Possible Park in Pebble Creek area — Possible review of application and approval of new member to the Conference Center Advisory Committee • Future agenda items: — Possible Regional Park site tour for new Board members • The Board was invited to attend the International Scholars Picnic at Central Park on October 26, 2004. Reminder notices would be sent out prior to the picnic. 13. Adjourn. A motion was made to adjourn by Larry F. and seconded by Glenn S. Hearing no opposition, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page 3 of 3 Workshop and Regular Meeting of September 14, 2004