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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Wednesday, September 21, 2005, Noon
Proposed Park Land Dedication Site Tour
Fojtik Property Williams Creek Drive
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College Station, Texas
Staff Present: Ric Ploeger; Pete Vanecek; Pam Springfield
Members Present: Jodi Warner; Jeannie McCandless; Gary Erwin; Gary Thomas; John
Crompton
Members Absent: Glenn Schroeder; Carol Blaschke; Kathleen Ireland; Harry Green
Guests Present: Steve Arden, Brazosland Realty
1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Jodi Warner at 12:10 p.m.
2. Pardon and possible action concerning requests for absences of members.
Four members had turned in requests for absence – Glenn Schroeder, Kathleen Ireland,
Carol Blaschke, and Harry Green.
3. Site visit, discussion, and possible action regarding potential Park Land
Dedication request for the Fojtik Subdivision ~ Park Zone 4 (North Forest
Drive). Discussion took place regarding the proposed dedication. The subject was
raised about the size of the dedication from a maintenance standpoint. Staff stated
that if the land dedication was not accepted, there would be areas in the city that were
underserved as far as parks were concerned, which would also mean that there would
be small parks that would be over-utilized. As far as maintenance was concerned, size
was not really an issue. If the dedication (park) was larger then it would require more
maintenance.
The comment was made that if all of the small park land dedications were turned down,
in twenty years people would be complaining that there weren’t enough parks. One of
the members added that the number one complaint in their neighborhood was that
there was no place for children to play.
Gary E. made a recommendation to accept the land that was offered in the conceptual
plan. Jeannie M. seconded the motion and the vote was called. All were in favor and
the motion passed unanimously (5-0). A site visit was not made.
4. Adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Gary T. and John C. seconded. The vote
was called and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
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