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02/08/2005 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board (3)
Parks and Recreation Advisory',Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 8, 2005, 7:00 p.m. College Station Central Park 1000 Krenek Tap Road College Station, Texas Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant Board Members Present: Jodi Warner, Chair; Don Allison; Gary Erwin; Glenn Schroeder; Kathleen Ireland; Carol Blaschke; Jeannie McCandless; Gary Thomas Board Members Absent: Larry Farnsworth Guests & Visitors: Greg Taggart N MUNICIPAL Development Group; Veronica Morgan N Mitchell & Morgan L.L.P.; Joe and Phyllis Hobson, and Don Morris N Don Morris/Nantucket; Rachel Francis, Joseph Milburn, Michelle Bynum, Heather Sallatura, and Jeffrey Boutte N TAMU RPTS 402 1. Call to order. Jodi Warner called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. 2. Pardon and possible action concerning requests for absences of members. Larry Farnsworth had submitted a request for absence. Glenn Schroeder moved to accept Larry's request for absence and Gary Erwin seconded. The vote was called and the motion carried unanimously. 3. Hear Visitors. Hearing none, this item was closed. 4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the Regular meeting of January 11, 2005. Kathy Ireland moved to accept the minutes of the January 11, 2005 regular meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Glenn S., and hearing no opposition or discussion, the vote was called. The January minutes were unanimously approved. 5. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding potential Park Land Dedication reauests for: • Glade Tract Replat N Park Zone 6: Pete Vanecek explained that the Board had looked at seventeen (17) lots in this tract in October 2003, at which time the cash dedication had been accepted in lieu of a land dedication. The developer was now coming back with a potential dedication for fifteen (15) lots on North Bardell Court. Staff was recommending acceptance of a cash dedication of $8,340, which would go into Park Zone 6 funds. Glenn S. moved to accept the staff recommendation and Jeannie McCandless seconded. Hearing no discussion, the vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. • Nantucket/Don Morris N Park Zone 12: Veronica Morgan of Mitchell & Morgan, L.L.P. and the developer were present to answer any questions that might arise. A staff recommendation had not been made as to the acceptance of a cash or land dedication and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page 1 of 3 Regular Meeting of February 8, 2005 the issue was up for discussion. The cash dedication would be $37,808, with the land requirement being less than one acre. The developer was leaning towards creating either a gated or non-gated, age-restricted neighborhood for 55 and older, and asked for the Board's input. Steve Beachy explained that if the community was gated, a land dedication would have to be declined because the park would be considered private and therefore, closed to the public. Veronica Morgan stated that there was the potential for a land dedication of about 3.9 acres that ran parallel to and off of the Highway 6 frontage road. From the frontage road, an area approximately 75' back would be left as wooded green space that would act as a buffer, with the possibility that hand-cleared trails could be added by the developer. Discussion followed regarding dedicated park access for residents of Nantucket and South Hampton. The Board was told that South Hampton would be growing with additional phases to be added. Glenn S. stated that if a park was going to go into that area, then that was probably the only option available. Glenn went on to make a motion that on the condition that the development was a non-gated community, the board look favorably on a land dedication of some or all of the land between the street and the frontage road as park. Gary Thomas seconded. Discussion followed. Don Allison stated that because the only improvements that would probably go into a park of that size would be trails, he had concerns with having to maintain that small of a park over time. Jodi W. stated that it was appealing due to the street frontage and she felt that it would be well used. Jeannie McCandless added that if it was an age-restricted community, the linear layout for walking was ideal. Steve Beachy suggested that in addition to the trails, benches, fountains, and exercise stations designed specifically for seniors could also be included in the improvements. Hearing no further concerns or discussion, the vote was called. The motion carried (6-1) to accept the land dedication. • Bart Munro (Wolf Pen Creek District) ' Park Zone 3: This item had been removed from the agenda. 6. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding Program and Facility Needs Assessment process. Steve Beachy stated that the process was moving forward. A focus group meeting dealing with environmental interest groups was being held that evening at the EXIT Teen Center. He stated that up to this point, participation at the meetings had not been as expected and the right connections evidently had not been made. He stated that the ideal number for focus group meeting attendance was between and ten and twenty people. Every effort was being made to improve attendance for the next meeting on February 10tH Steve stated that staff and Board members were not being allowed to attend the focus group meetings in order to ensure that the participants felt that they were free to speak without intimidation. The Board would be included in the public hearing, and the regular advisory board meeting in March would be dedicated to a focus group for board members. This was an informational item only and no action was required. 7. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Current lists had been included in the members' packets and brief updates were given on the status of some of the projects in progress. Steve stated that there were thirty-four projects on the current list with a lot of work being done and good progress being made. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page 2 of 3 Regular Meeting of February 8, 2005 • The Lincoln Center expansion project was complete. The next thing to be done there would be a spray park and a new playground that would go in where the old playground had been. Concepts for that design would be reviewed soon. • The Jack and Dorothy Miller Park trail lighting was complete. There had been some problems with the lights bothering residents whose homes backed up to the back side of the trail. The problem had been corrected by coating the lenses of the lights. A basketball court cover/pavilion was currently in the design phase for this park. • The contract for the Central Park and Veterans Park soccer field lights had been awarded and construction would be underway fairly soon. The project had come in $150,000 under budget and staff was looking at the option of either using the money for additional enhancements such as shade covers or sidewalks, or saving it for the Phase III development of Veterans Park. • The public hearing for the development of the Steeplechase Park site would be held within the next month or so. Based on the ideas from the hearing a conceptual design plan would be developed. • A site for a new municipal cemetery was still in the works as was the Aggie Field of Honor idea. The current cemetery was about three to four years away from being sold out. This was an informational item only and no action was required. 8. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Department Goals and Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plan. The Board and Departmental Goals had been included in the packets. • The Bike and Hike Task Force had been meeting on a regular basis and there would be an update given to the board at the March meeting. • City Council had just held their mid-year retreat and brainstorming session. Discussion had taken place regarding developing strategies to attract tourism, strengthen the Wolf Pen Creek area, and in general have a family-friendly community. No list of projects had been created, however, they were basically strategies that support parks. Council will continue to work on ideas and decide where they want to go, but things may be done on a larger scale than in the past. • City Council would be taking a tour beginning at 2:00 p.m. on February 9th that would take them to view various parks and capital improvement projects being done throughout the city. The Board was welcome to attend the tour if they so desired. This was an informational item only and no action was required. 9. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates, and possible agenda items. • The VPAC, Phase II subcommittee would be meeting on Friday, February 11th to go over the Phase II conceptual plan design. • The next regular meeting would be held on March 8, 2005. 10. Adjourn. A motion was made to adjourn by Glenn S. and seconded by Kathy I. The vote was called and hearing no opposition, the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page 3 of 3 Regular Meeting of February 8, 2005 Vj 5 L4-1---vi &cry,•.(-QA..___ ±11 kr-F( L I/42EL a N c die/ .1 -61r)ci KriTY- 02-0055@j-TV \1" 4 k 1 .--.:•, /r-R_Ii? (ind m ZT- 7\e,w0,-, , . F . gi 0. .0 „r, 4 dr2?TS' LI 67; \(Liroiko.) ' A ' kuhttv,a4 ger,___, ,o-Pcty ,, Frir-_--._ r---)---r-s --toz *Alb. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ABSENCE REQUEST FORM FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS , 4 I will not be in attendance at the416.j/d6,1 I meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for th ason( ) specified: (at/ 1 /j Ci Name Date Rec'd Reason a - --65-' 41.,AMIlrdh. , .4:- i • _ . / Signature Requests for Absence must be submitted to the Parks Staff Assistant at 764-3414 prior to the meeting date. I Pam Springfield-RE. February Parks Board Agenda&draft January Minutes Page 1 From: "Farnsworth, Larry K" <Ifornavwzdh@do,nu.edu> To: "Pam Springfield" <Pspringfield©cstx.gov> Date: 2/3/2005 11:24:37AM Subject: RE: February Parks Board Agenda&draft January Minutes I will not be able to attenthe February Parks Board meeting due to a family activity. Please excuse this absence. Thanks. Larry K. Farnsworth (979) 845-9479 |fonnovvorth@tannu.edu Park Land Dedication Ordinance Project Review Checklist Date Received: 02/02/2005 Park Zone: 6 Current Zone Balance: $91,106 Project Location: Southwest Parkway and North Bardell Court Name of Development: Tract A - The Glade, Section 12 Phase: N/A Applicant: Fred Bayliss - Texas Star Realty Address: 110 Pershing Avenue City/State/Zip: College Station, Texas 77840 Phone Number/Fax: 979 779-9375 Fax Number: 979 779 0567 E-mail: Engineer/Planner: Municipal Development Group Address: 2551 Texas Avenue South, Suite A City/StateZip: College Station, Texas 77840 Phone Number/Fax: 979 693-5359 Fax Number: E-Mail: REQUIRED COMPLIANCE Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication Single Family Dwelling Units: 15 Multi-Family Dwelling Units: Total Land Requirement: 0.148 Acres Proposed Dedication: 0 Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained? No Land Fee: Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): 15 x $198 = $2,970 Multi-Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit): Total Acquisition Fee: $2,970 Section 10-B-3: Park Development Fee Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit): 15 x $358 = $5,370 Multi-family Fee ($292/dwelling unit): Total Fee Amounts: Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit): $556 x 15 = $8,340 Multi-Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit): Section 10-B-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee Required development cost: Staff review date and comment: - Parks Board review and decision: Section 10-B-5: Minimum Park Size Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres? N/A If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of Park dedication fee. Section 10-B-7: Prior Park Acquisition Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed development? Yes, Bee Creek Park. If yes, staff recommends: Section 10-E: Comprehensive Plan Is the proposed park dedication in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan? Comments: Section 10-F: Additional Information 1. Is land in the 100-year floodplain? No Percentage: a. Detention/Retention? No Size: Meets Board Policy? Acreage in floodplain: None Percentage: Acreage in detention: None Percentage: Acreage in greenways: None Percentage: Comments: Section 10-F (of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance) 10-F. 1 Any land dedication 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. Comments: (b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial roadways to access them. Comments: (c) Sites should not be severely sloped or have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for organized recreational activities. Comments: (d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements. Comments: (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. Comments: 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 physically 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. Comments: (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 greenway connections to existing or future adjoining subdivisions may be required to provide reasonable access to parks. Comments: (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 a public benefit is established. Comments: (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. Comments: (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. The developer may request oversize participation in such an instance. Comments: Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends acceptance of the park land dedication fee. Section 10-G: Approval: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: At the regular meeting on February 8, 2005, the Board voted unanimously to accept the $8,340.00, in lieu of land. 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LOT le -LO I 000005-3799�/� sMEET 1 or 1 Y^` "41114,4 . 1vias IY vas Park Land Dedication Ordinance Project Review Checklist Date Received: 01/28/2005 Park Zone: 12 Current Zone Balance: $4,500 Project Location: West of Highway 6 - Nantucket Subdivision Name of Development: Nantucket - Don Morris Phase: N/A Applicant: Don Morris Address: 1445 North Loop West, Suite 840 City/State/Zip: Houston, Texas 77008 Phone Number/Fax: 713 802-9292 Fax Number: 713 802-1655 E-mail: Engineer/Planner: Mitchell & Morgan, LLP Address: 511 University Drive, Suite 204 City/StateZip: College Station, Texas 77840 Phone Number/Fax: 979 260-6963 Fax Number: 979 260-3564 E-Mail: REQUIRED COMPLIANCE Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication Single Family Dwelling Units: 68 Multi-Family Dwelling Units: Total Land Requirement: 0.673 Acres Proposed Dedication: 0 Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained? No Land Fee: Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): $198 x 68 = $13,464 Multi-Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit): Total Acquisition Fee: $13,464 Section 10-B-3: Park Development Fee Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit): $358 x 68 = $24,344 Multi-family Fee ($292/dwelling unit): Total Fee Amounts: Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit): $556 x 68 = $37,808 Multi-Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit): Section 10-B-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee Required development cost: Staff review date and comment: February 3, 2005 Parks Board review and decision: Section 10-B-5: Minimum Park Size Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres? N/A If yes, staff recommends: Section 10-B-7: Prior Park Acquisition Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed development? No If yes, staff recommends: Section 10-E: Comprehensive Plan Is the proposed park dedication in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan? Comments: Section 10-F: Additional Information 1. Is land in the 100-year floodplain? No Percentage: a. Detention/Retention? Yes Size: 2.5 Acres Meets Board Policy? Acreage in floodplain: None Percentage: Acreage in detention: 2.5 acres Percentage: Approximately 10% Acreage in greenways: None Percentage: Comments: Section 10-F (of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance) 10-F. 1 Any land dedication 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. Comments: (b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial roadways to access them. Comments: (c) Sites should not be severely sloped or have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for organized recreational activities. Comments: (d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements. Comments: (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. Comments: 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 physically 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. Comments: (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 greenway connections to existing or future adjoining subdivisions may be required to provide reasonable access to parks. Comments: (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 a public benefit is established. Comments: (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. Comments: (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. The developer may request oversize participation in such an instance. Comments: Staff Recommendations: Section 10-G: Approval: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: At the February 8, 2005 regular meeting, the Board voted that, on the condition the development was a non-gated community, it would accept a land dedication of some or all of that portion of area (approximately 3.9 acres) between the street and the frontage road as park. The vote passed 6 - 1 in favor of the land dedication. 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I COLLCo STATION �, •' / -.-,`JI r ,Q Brazos County,Texas I - 1® �• FA K'AY l3CglyD -_/�, 3 I sc�a WWI ui. vwu.wnntt 111131= 'I •• ( 0 v. i 511 u+++r a.G..70. mown•o Slls%nm E \ �"'_--�. p .,,,` �I.r.W 71Aw AVANT 2006 t W Fr(M)INq-]MI J ' NNW College Station Parks and Recreation Department Needs Assessment Community Focus Groups Focus Group Meeting Date Neighborhood Associations Conference Center January 20, 2005 7:00 p.m. Room 106 Three (3) Attendees External Athletics Programs Conference Center January 24, 2005 7:00 p.m. Soccer Room 105 Seven (7) Attendees Baseball Cricket Football Special Interests Conference Center January 28, 2005 7:00 p.m. RC model Club Room 106 &103 Eight (8) Attendees Equestrians Cyclists Disc Golf Fishing . • : . - - een Center February 1, 2005 7:00 p.m. Class Councils Zero (0) Attendees Off Campus Aggies Married Student Housing International Student Association — • • ;' • " esruary 3, 201 :I I p.m. - - Challenger Sports Room 102 & 105 Junction 505 Project Sunshine Special Olympics T•-• ; , ee :el Senior Advisory Committee --eLk9AilCkkffl6/ Senior Friends Gold Medallion Area Agency on Aging Environmental Interests Teen Center February 8, 2005 7:00 p.m. Brazos Greenways Rio Brazos Audubon Keep Brazos Beautiful Hike and Bike Task Force Aquatics Conference Center February 10, 2005 7:00 p.m. Room 106 Internal Athletic Programs Conference Center February 15, 2005 7:00 p.m. Softball Tennis Volleyball Flag Football Youth Groups Teen Center February 17, 2005 7:00 p.m. Teen Center Lincoln Center Kids Club School Student Councils Wrap Up Conference Center February 24, 2005 7:00 p.m. Rooms 102, 103 & 106 Public Hearing Conference Center March 3, 2005 7:00 p.m. Room 127, 103,104,105 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Teen Center March 8, 2005 7:00 p.m. Non-User Group TBD TBD CSISD Teacher TBD TBD PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT& PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY'05 February 4, 2005 Ca•ital Im.rovement Pro"ects Completion Capital Improvement Project Project Funding Date Final Projects Status Manager # Budget Source Expected/Actual Cost Southeast of ratan +arlt has= • : - ZM, �'lv u u "? ,, s 1 Furth,; s a t�00 e`a`ti r ±-r �3` 3 L'•. �� ,r��ra � ' East.eteill. vemert8.. .t a„, ,t o a, , 1 ''� 6 8:•r �0 � ? 4b1� axos eau9#' 8/04VW; 4470 371111Pa 400 WolfPenCee .s ,� }... \ i . FP t a ;$ a t2000 uA. .Y.'04', ,$v "Mt I it Wolf Pen: reek Signs Z � .t , Pe WP0400 Feng:.l ri F 04 ' v 84w0„ 4,500 Central Park Soccer Field LI<ht Des sn :'' oro late..'. Pete PK0406, $.20,000 '' .General Funds Krenek Crossin.Landsca.inr :W, Com•lete- Pete • GG002 $20000. Ci Centre 11/04 1/05 15,608 Lick Creek Bark Bike,Rock,Benches,°$i Slabs :” .Coln lets:r', , Pete ''.P008. 7,006 .'98,Bond • 12131/04! T 1/05 38,860 Lincoln Center Ex.ansIon/irri.rrvements~° N': ,.•:C rn.late .Ric#1.ft•.PK0319 $984'000 , ',•< COBS Funds 43.3/05. 1/05: ` :'$818448'.' Greens Prairie Rd Landsca.in.&Irri•ation Desi•n Under Construction David ST0214 $80,000 Street Pro'ect Fund 4/05 VPAC Soccer Li.hts Under Construction Pete PK0511 $400,000 General Fund 6/05 Parkway Park r Under Construction Pete PK0409 $50,000 '03 G.O.+Zone 2 3/05 $44,795 Central Park Soccer Li.hts Under Construction Pete PK0406 $285,000 General Fund 6/05 Veterans Park Phase II In Desi•n Ric P0501 $6,925,000 '03 Bond 10/07 W.A.TarrowS.ra Park In Desi.n Ric PK0503 $170,000 Communit Dev. 6/05 Thomas Pool Collector Tank Re•air In Desi•n Ric N/A $20,000 '05 General Fund 5/05 Jack&Dorthy Miller Park Court -- Basketball Court Cover In Desi•n Pete PK0512 $175,000 '05 General Fund 9/05 Stee•lechase Park Develo.ment In Desi.n Pete&David— $315,000 Communit Dev. 6/06 Lincoln Pla .round In Desi.n Pete $50,000 '05 Gen.fund 6/05 Inter•enerational Park Additions Out to Bid late Feb David PK0512 $310,000 '03 Bond 5/05 Economic Development -_ Business Park Si.n Re-Bid Pete GG0302 $50,000 Business Center Fund 7/05 Cemete Land Ac.uisition Pendine Land Contract Ross GG9905 $275,000 '98 G.O. Unknown Rock Prairie Rd Medians Landsca.e Under contract Pete St9923 $40,000 '98 Bond 3/05 I—Intergenerational Project CIP Summary t4,70 41,1A Under Construction 4 Under Contract 1 Pendin• Contracts 1 Bids Received 0 Out to Bid/Re-Bid 2 In Desi•n 6 Pendin. Land A •uisition 0 On Hold 0 22 Park Land Dedication Pro"ects Completion Park Land Dedication Project Project Funding Date Final Projects Prioritized Status Manager # Budget Source Ex ected/Actual Cost ON- 1 --$2- , ��� ZONE 1 -$201,185 North.ate Park A .uisition On Hold __— Zone 1 Funds ZONE 2-$159,375 —_— --- RiChard.O'a erPacit0,Sit., , v. 4. '�.3:_tg�?�-:., ;� ,1404 1 0„lo*. Thomas Park Track Out to Bid David Pk0526 $110,000 Zone 2 Funds 5/05 ZONE 3-$21,275 —_---_— Central Pond Sailfish Walk Cord late David PK0405 $48 5067 Zone 3•Funds 10/15/€4 12/3/04 $46,890 ZONE 4-$22,047 __----- Zone 4 Funds+ Raintree Im.rovements Concrete Walks In Desi.n Pete NA $0 $15,000'98 Bond Windwood Im.rovements Concrete Walks In Desi•n Pete NA $0 Zone 4 Funds ZONE 5-$26,134 �.a;.; �•; F sem",, k,.:,,,.�: a ' . =s �� y a' 4 � 4'•��y�c :. Jack caroth llifls R rk trattLi±tial .. a i•fate Pts, PNt0 8. $ 5, 01'. !or+6lFunds, •X10/04 . �J6 $46,882.• ZONE 6-$91,106 __----- Southwest Park Develo.ment On Hold Pete/David $90,000 Zone 6 Funds Gabbard Park Sidewalk On Hold David NA $0 Zone 6 Funds ZONE 7-$776,543 —_----- John Crompton Park Development' To Bid in Feb'05 Pete/David PK9803 $710,000 Zone 7 Funds Oct.1/05 ZONE 8-$41,145 —_----- - ZONE 9-$33,949 —_---_— ZONE 10-$132,898 ,__----- Desi.n Edelweiss Gartens On Hold Pete/David ZONE 11 -$27,794 —_---__ Pebble Creek ParkJin.rovements/Tot PIa A'ro unti 1 . Cor•lets. Pete PK0403 $36 506 Zone°11!Funds a 11104 ' 12/04 $38,325 ZONE 12-$4,500 —■__----- ZONE 13-$572 ,—_---__ I—Intergenerational Project Park Land Dedication Summary Completed .. 4 Under Construction 0 Under Contract 0 Bids Received 0 Pending Contracts 0 Out to Bid 2 In Design 2 Pending Land Acquisition 0 On Hold 4 Total 12 O:/Projects/DIP/DIP&Park Land Ded Project List.doc Page 2 Introduction The City's Strategic Plan determines priorities and creates a shared commitment among City Council,City staff and citizens around the City's vision statements.The Strategic Plan drives budget preparation and service delivery implementation to ensure that the City's resources are allocated in accordance with the City's vision. Mission of the City of College Station City Council On behalf of the citizens of College Station,home of Texas A&M University,we will continue to promote and advance the community's quality of life. Core Values Promote involvement and participation of the citizenry Promote Regionalism Promote the health, safety,and general well being of the Promote being active member of the Brazos Valley community community Promote fiscal responsibility Support activities that promote municipal empowerment Promote collaboration and cooperation Promote Excellence in customer service Core Services * We will continue to improve high quality customer focused basic City services at a reasonable cost. * We will provide infrastructure,with the capacity to meet current and projected needs. * We will promote public safety and health. * We will promote effective communication(interdepartmentally and to the public). * We will rehabilitate infrastructure as needed. * We will provide streets,traffic and transportation systems. * We will provide a workplace that fosters creative ideas for delivery of core services. Parks and Leisure Services * We will continue to promote a wide range of leisure,recreational and cultural arts opportunities. * 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 continue to promote a well-planned community. * We will continue to revise and guide the development process through the Unified Development Ordinance(UDO). * We will continue to support an intermodal transportation action plan. * We will promote well-planned neighborhoods. Economic Development * We will continue to 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. * We will encourage and integrate the City's economic development efforts with the Research Valley Partnership. STRATEGIC PLANS IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR JANUARY 2005 - MARCH 2005 STATEMENT SUBJECT TEAM JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH Cemetery Committee to begin process provide Effective' of developing proposed operational Staff select design firm to create Coro Services Stever issue changes for new site. Cemete 'Services Master Plan and Phase I Ric, e: Staff prepare Scope of Services to use construction documents. in selection of design firm and construction requirements for Phase I. Core Services Technology services, P gavtr►d Q:ieted,SL.. Core.Services. City Marketing Plan , $3 Core Services ' Employee $3 Communication Plan Core Services Advisory Beard Joint meeting with Parks Board S Communication and Design Review Board on February 110 Core Services Cooperation,with $5 TxDOT for '" .. Landscaping Capital, Projects," Core Services Employee, S 6 Recognitioin Systems, . : Core Services + Performance S 6 . Evaluation Systems Steve, - Parks& Parks Maintenance FY 2004 and First Quarter Report standards Ric,.t:urtisr �S@rvi@s Leisure Rosi given at January 11"Parks Advisory Board as well as recommendations S"I Parks& -: * urban Forest Steve, Leisure Management Pian Rosa .;' Services SI PLeisurearks& Greenway i Bikeway Services" Plans S1' Pmarrks& ' Complete review of Leisure Service asure Public Appearance Program Services Issues" I S Leisure ParksParks& intergenerational V Steve,Rio, Parkway.Park under construction. Pete Vi,. seS IACes jd W. Bid Intergeneration features last of February Parks Leisure Service Steve,< Needs Assessment Focus.Groups Needs Assessment Focus LeisuServices programs Peter Lai , three held in January Groups—seven meetings for S David'G. February planned. Parks'& Cooperative Efforts .: SSteve,�^ V Leisure with the city,of Bryan 'Peter,,, Services David G. ,. S2 NOTE: Shaded items have been completed. Parks&Leisure Services Veteran,Park Steve �ilc, ' Phase II preliminary concept Phase[IDards, plans to Parks Advisory Board Development Ross , VPAC Subcommittee on Peter L. February 11th Five-year Parke Parks&Leisure' Capital improvement''•Stever Rita VPAC,Phase II design underway Services Projects 'e te11, $ Bid intergenerational features last Davfd,zili, of February Parks&Leisure Soccerpteld Light, _ , Construction contract to Council for Begin construction Services Direction s, i approval S2 ''., Parks&Leisure Activities that • - Servoilces Enhance&SONO the . community Parks&Leisure' Promote the services , Performing Arts S3 Parks&Leisure,''' Strategic Placement Services of Public Art 53 " Parks&Leisure Regional Planning& Steve,°Ric, Services Development Parks S 4; - Initiatives:. Board Planning& ;E; Update Park Land . StOv$, ,< Development Dedication S I Ordinance Ric' Economic Promote DomMercial Complete Installation Of Street Development Development to the Banners S I WPC District (iir.... r Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Goals & Objectives FY2005 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION (Not Prioritized) 1. Support Regional Park Initiative (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 4) 0 Develop action plan EComplete appraisal of property Appraiser chosen; work should be complete by April 1, 2005. ETour for new Parks & Recreation Advisory Board members in spring 2. Andy Anderson Arboretum at Bee Creek (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1) ❑ Develop long-term plan for redevelopment once drainage issues are addressed EMake additional trail improvements ElInstall new trail markers 3. Oversee planning process for Steeplechase Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2) 0 Conduct public hearings 0 Develop Master Plan ❑ Complete design process ❑ Bid project 4. Crompton Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2) QComplete design process Design complete. El Bid project Project should bid out in February ElComplete construction JBegin operation and maintenance 0 Conduct dedication ceremony Approved by Parks&Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 1 of 4 Updated: February 2, 2005 5. Veterans Park, Phase II (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2) Complete Phase II design plans Design contract approval at October 21, 2004 City Council meeting. Design in progress. [:=1 Assist with Veterans Memorial expansion project Memorial wall expansion complete November, 2004. ElVeterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2004 Ceremony complete. Complete lighting of four existing soccer fields Design complete; project out to bid; Council approval on January 20th. 6. Continued interaction with other City Boards (Lincoln Center, Bryan Parks Board, Conference Center, P&Z, Seniors) (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2) Joint meeting with DRB Presentation and discussion of the film 'Small Urban Spaces"and discussion of park concepts for Northgate on February 11th. ElReport from Lincoln Center Advisory Committee Report from Conference Center Advisory Committee Report from Senior Advisory Committee Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission Ei Joint meeting with City Council 7. Park Land Dedication Ordinance Update (Planning & Development, Strategy 1) ElReview and approval of recommendations Approval by City Council 8. Urban Forest Management Plan (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1) Revisit or new direction? 9. Capital Improvement Projects oversight. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2) Intergenerational Park Improvements (See CIP& Park Land Dedication Projects list for status.) Update given at the regular October meeting. Intergenerational Park Improvements in design phase. Spray Park at Lincoln Center Design contract in process. EDetermine use for old buildings at Lincoln Center El Basketball pavilion at Jack and Dorothy Miller Park (Zone 5) In design phase. Approved by Parks&Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 2 of 4 Updated: February 2, 2005 EJ Park•Land Dedication Projects (Zone 10) 10. Needs Assessment for facilities and programs. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2) ElConduct focus group meetings Meetings in progress El Conduct public hearings El Develop survey instrument Review and accept final report Parks Board: Council review: Meeting held with RPTS students to go over scope of the project on Nov 11th 2004 11. Park Maintenance Standards Review and Direction. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1) 1:=1 First quarter standards report Report given at January 11th regular meeting Second quarter standards report Third quarter standards report Fourth quarter standards report Develop recommendations for improvement 12. Southern Oaks Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2) El Neighborhood celebration/dedication of park ED Review park plan for additional improvements 13. Support Greenways Program (Parks & Leisure, Strategy #2) Ei Review and assist with update of Hike and Bike Master Plan Kristan Cann review of Hike and Bike Trail Plan at regular meeting of November 9, 2004. El Review and assist with update of Greenways Master Plan Continued support of Hike and Bike Task Force 14. City Center Project support. Ei Parks and Recreation office recommendations Parks and open space area recommendations Approved by Parks&Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 3 of 4 Updated: February 2, 2005 ECommunity Center facility recommendations 15. Develop plan of action for Northgate Park. ElReview existing Northgate Redevelopment Plan 0 Develop recommendations for neighborhood parks 16. Explore new leisure programs and activities (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2) 0 Passport program for Seniors Fall session complete 0 Passport program for Teens Ei Senior Olympics Investigating senior Olympics for 2006. 0 International faculty and scholars picnic Held successfully at Central Park pavilion on October 26, 2004 0 Dog splash day at Hallaran Pool Held on October 24, 2004. 17. Revision of By-Laws for the Board 0 Prepare draft By-Laws Draft turned over for review by Legal. Draft received back from Legal, October12, 2004 EIBoard approval with revised By-Laws Review and approval at November 9th Regular meeting. 0 By-Laws approval by City Council To council for approval at the February 10th meeting Approved by Parks&Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 4 of 4 Updated: February 2, 2005 ( Parks & Recreation Department Goals & Objectives FY2005 ... ' (Not Prioritized) CITY OF COLLEGE STATION • Implementation of the CIP Program • Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues • Continuation of Staff Development • Implementation of Special Projects & Programs Implementation of the CIP Program El FY 2005 CIP Projects (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Ongoing. Monthly report given to Board 0 FY 2005 Park Land Dedication Projects (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Ongoing. Monthly report given to Board Continuation of Staff Development EComplete Management Academy Status: The Assistant Director and all superintendents have completed the course. 0 Complete Supervisory Academy (Mollie Binion, Darrel Harvey, Cameron Parker) Status: Graduation November 16, 2004 El Complete Emergency Management Academy (Cheletia Thomas, Darrell Harvey) Status: Wednesdays January 12 - March 2 0 Complete NRPA Revenue Management School (David Gerling) Status: Peter Lamont completed the two-year course; David Gerling completed the first year. 0 Complete TRAPS Conference (Steve Beachy and others will attend) Status: March 2005 El Conduct Arbor Master Training (Parks & Leisure, #1) Status: Working on schedule for fall session El Attend the ll ' Annual Southeast Texas Grounds Maintenance Conference Status: 0 Attend the Texas Cooperative Extension Forestry Unit's 'Arboriculture 101' (Curtis Schoessow, Scott Deffendoll, and David Pemberton) Status: Four Saturdays in January 2005 0 Coordinate and prepare for TRAPS Regional Workshop in Fall 2005 Status: 2005 conference scheduled for November in College Station EjAttend Texas Turfgrass Conference (Scott Hooks, Gary Marske, Paul Rucker, Keith Fails) Status: Conference attended, December 57- /h. Updated: February 2, 2005 Page 1 of 3 Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues El Acquire new cemetery site and develop Master Plan (Core Services, #1) Status: Appraisals complete; negotiations in progress El Continued implementation of Park Maintenance Standards (Parks & Leisure, #1) Status: FY 2004 overall 89% rating; FY 2005 goal - 90% overall; quarterly reports given to Parks Board. Continued implementation of the Urban Forest Management Plan?? (Parks & Leisure, #1) Status: On hold pending further directions Continue efforts to make parks more intergenerational (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Report given at October, 2004 regular meeting; Project design in progress El Review leisure service programs ( Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Softball program report October 12, 2004. "Senior Passport"program underway; cricket league proposal received. Pursue cooperative efforts with the City of Bryan on joint programming (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Investigating senior Olympics for 2006; National softball tournaments in 2005 and 2006 Develop Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Design contract approval at October 21, 2004 City Council meeting; design in progress ElPromote performing arts (Parks & Leisure, #3) Status: Booking concerts for 2005 starlight concert series Continued implementation of regional planning and development initiative (Parks & Leisure, #4) Status: Funding approval in BVSWMA FY 2005 budget; appraiser retained Develop action plan for Northgate Park (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: On hold pending staff discussions El Develop Master Plan for Steeplechase (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: El Implement Arboretum improvement plan (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Implementation of Special Projects and Programs 0 Implementation of the remote sports lighting system (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Complete; New soccer lights will include Sky Logic El Continue implementation of automated registration software (RecWare) Status: In progress; software installed; testing completed; training completed QX Conduct benchmark survey of similar cities Status: On-line survey completed January 27th. Results collected from all Big 12 Conference Schools. Results will be received by all involved. 0 Continue investigation of the feasibility for NRPA departmental accreditation Status: Inventory with current level of compliance complete El Continue investigation of the feasibility of implementing a Donations Program for the Department Status: Draft program complete El Conduct Program and Facilities Needs Assessment (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Agreement with TAMU's RPTS department approved; February - focus groups in progress Updated: February 2, 2005 Page 2 of 3 Q Acquire and implement AED's at select PARD facilities Status: Funding approved in FY 2005 budget; bids received; acquisition in progress by Risk Management El Acquire and install Wolf Pen Creek street banners (Economic Development, #1) Status: Banner design complete; bid awarded for 36 steel banners; construction in progress El Facilitate Cricket program (Parks & Leisure, #2) Status: Facilitate start of user group; site identified for facility; organization of group in progress El Northgate Music Series (Parks & Leisure, #3) Status: Initial funding approved Q Investigate Lincoln Center staffing possibilities Status: Reorganization with existing positions complete. Two Assistant Center Supervisors in place as of February 1st 0 Decide what should be done with old buildings at Lincoln Center Status: Updated: February 2, 2005 Page 3 of 3 • Senior Services Coordinator Report January 2005 February 1-April 12 Beginning Bridge Class- Classes meet at the Teen Center on Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:30am for 10 classes. The cost is $30.00. February 1- March 22 Genealogy Classes will be held on Tuesdays, February 1- March 22nd from 9:00am - 11:30am. The cost is $25.00. February 3-March 10 "42" The Game. The class will be offered on Thursdays, February 3- March 10th from 9:30am -11:30am at the College Station Teen Center. The class fee is $25.00 February 8 Senior Day at the Capitol. We have 35 sign-up and a waiting list. We leave Post Oak Mall at 7:30am on Tuesday, February 8th. We meet with our representatives for a group photo session. Return by 5:00pm. February 9 Computer Club for Seniors. The Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:OOam-10:30am at the College Station Utilities Service Center Training Room located at 1601 Graham Rd February 10 Senior Citizen Arab Tea Party. Sample tea and coffee from the Arab world and visit with A&M Students from Arab countries. Please join us at the College Station Teen Center located at 1520 Rock Prairie at 10:00am. Hosted by The International Center and the College Station Parks and Recreation Department. Please RSVP 862-6700. February 10 Senior Valentine Dance from 7:OOpm-9:30pm at the College Station Conference Center located at 1300 George Bush Dr. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance is sponsored by the College Station Parks and Recreation Department Senior Services and The Gold Medallion Club. For more information contact College Station Senior Services at 764-6371. February 16 Exploring History Lunch/Lecture series Sponsored by the College Station Historic Preservation Committee and the College Station Senior Advisory Committee. Lunch will be served at no cost from 11:30am-1:OOpm at the College Station Conference Center. Contact 764-6262 to make a reservation and for more information. The topic is Black History. February 23 Computer Club for Seniors is open for seniors who are interested in improving their computer skills and learning new applications. The group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:OOam-10:30am for a "hands on" Computer Class at the Center for Regional Services located at 3991 East 29th street. The classes are free to all seniors and no registration is required. Instructors offer a variety of tips and shortcuts on how to use your computer. VI. Senior Services Coordinator Report(report attached) VII. Next meeting and agenda items: Monday, February 28, 2005 Ray Reed made the motion that the Senior Advisory Committee invite the Parks Board Chaiiiiian and/or contact the Mayor to discuss with the Committee the best approach to advance the cause of a Senior Center. Joanna Yeager seconded the motion. The motion passed. The committee would like to have the Chamber of Commerce director attend to discuss promotion of the Senior Friendly Award. VIII. Adjourn. The committee adjourned at 11:19am