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Home My WebLink About02/08/2005 - Report: - Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committeew f,} WilsonJones„ Quick Reference Index System _.% 1991 Wilson Jones Company WPC OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING ATTENDANCE FOR 2005 J RECEIVES . HARD .COPY OF ALL PAPERWORK James Massey City Council Dennis Maloney City Council Jodi Warner (Parks Board -- Chair) Glenn Schroeder (Parks Board - Alternate) Scott Shafer (Planning & Zoning/DRB - Chair) Alan King DRB Ben White (Planning & Zoning -- Alternate) Phil Trapani (Planning & Zoning) Sharon Colson (Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board) John Nichols (Planning & Zoning) Marsha Sanford (WPC TIF Board - Alternate) Steve Beachy Mark Smith Kim Foutz Glenn Brown Jeff Kersten X X ✓ X X X arc Any rneettngs heltl after February were administered by Kim Foutz in Economic ecenber;Z00 This list was done after the fact, in 2006 and it is possible that it is not completely accurate, as there were more members listed as being present or absent than should have been on the committee. - Pamela Springfield 9-7-2006 WOLF PEN CREEK OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Monday, February 8, 2005 -4:00PM- CITY HALL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 1101 TEXAS AVENUE Agenda 1. Call to Order. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on water features and public art in the Wolf Pen Creek District. 3. Adjourn The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas posted on Internet Website http://www.cstx.gov and Cable Access Channel 19. WOLF PEN CREEK OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.M., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 COLLEGE STATION CITY HALL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Visitors Present Sharon Colson - WPC TIF Board; Ben White - Planning & Zoning, Glenn Schroeder - Parks & Recreation Board, James Massey - City Council Member, Dennis Maloney - City Council Member, Alan King - Landscape Architect, Jodi Warner - Parks & Recreation Board -^- Scott Shafer - Planning & Zoning and Design Review Bo d; Phil Trapani - Planning & Zoning; Marsha Sanford - WPC TIF Boar , John Nichols, Planning & Zoning eA' Steve Beachy, Parks and Recreation; Mark Smith, Public Works; Kim Foutz, Economic Development; Jeff Kersten, Budget; Glenn Brown - Assistant City Manager; Laura Harris - Engineer Mollie Binion, Committee Secretary Ron Silvia - Mayor; Paul Clark - Clarke & Wyndham; Meredith Sloan. 1. Call To Order: James Massey called the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee (WPC) meeting to order at 4:05 p.m., with a quorum present. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on water features and public art in the Wolf Pen Creek district. The water features and public art had been presented to the City Council and they had shown interest in the project. There was a motion made by the TIF Board that said that they would support the water feature, with the provision that the trails would be accessible from the west district to the lower district. The city was close to getting the land that was needed to complete the trails. Concerns were expressed that this was not what the citizens wanted and could cause a set-up for criticism. Discussion followed as different members of the board addressed the concerns. It was felt that features were needed in the corridor that would bring in development. Sharon C. had made a trip to Kemah and she explained to the committee what she saw there, describing how there was something for everyone there both day and night. Steve B. stated that Kemah was more of a redevelopment project. Jodi W. gave a description of how she has seen Kemah develop. The master plan for the proposed water feature was presented. The water feature would be located so that it would catch the attention of people driving on Earl Rudder Freeway and bring them into the district. The feature would be based on the wolf theme and would be designed to be a feature that was interactive with the public. The other features which would be distributed throughout the park would include an alligator, frogs, and other wolves. These would also be interactive and allow kids to play on them. Water would be WPC Oversight Committee — February 2005 Minutes Page 2 included with each feature. There was discussion about the features needing to be more educational. There was discussion of including a tower being built by Cavender's in order to draw in tourists. The ice rink has also considered putting in a water feature. Main concerns discussed were what would bring in the public; and, if the water feature was the thing that would do this. Members noted that they did not feel there should be any decisions made without members of the largest funding committees being present. Kim F. told the committee that developers were not interested in building in that district without critical mass. They have indicated that if there was something that attracted more people there would be more interest. She felt like the water feature would bring in economic development. A motion was made by Jodi W. and seconded by Glenn S. to sanction the water feature, improvements to the amphitheater and site furnishings, and the dedication of the land to complete the trails. The vote was called. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. 8. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. vef3i Sin S-)ee+ \r1+ ConA.\ w-k-1-€r-) PccAj/J. 0 aAr- ii/c Dz WPC Tax Increment Reinvestment TIF Board Zone #1 Recommendations: 1. Funding of $700,000 for improvements to amphitheater a. Concessions b. Terracing c. Dressing rooms 2. Funding of $1.2 million for creation of water features in 3 different areas a. South of Cavendar's w/highway frontage b. Middle of district near Sears c. Northeast corner at Holleman and Dartmouth James Massey stated that this has been a 6 year project and that with the recommended addition it would be another 2 to 3 years in the making. John Happ wanted to know where the mechanics of these water features were going to be housed, particularly with the interactive water feature. He also suggested perhaps building a structure or room to house the machinery in order to be able to work on it. Was there a way to put this one close to the amphitheater as a draw for the children during an event. James Massey said that after considerations of options, one of the major concerns was one of safety and that's how they came up with the locations mentioned. This was addressed by Dennis Maloney who stated that there may be a fourth water feature yet. He also pointed out that the wolf art would be twice the normal size and be a distinctive and identifiable aspect of WPC District. Dennis wanted to make the point that this original concept was first to take care of drainage problems and also to have a concept of arts, parks and commerce. He stated that all these points have been addressed and are continuing. He stated that much discussion has occurred regarding parking and whether it should happen now or should we try to create an environment that requires parking. That is why the art features were opted to go with first. Ihey telt that there was already considerable amount of public parking that could be shared during the evening and weekends, that would take the pressure off. With the water feature concept they are actually accomplishing 3 tasks: arts (the wolf structures), parks (upper and lower trails) and commerce (entice business faster because of increasing traffic). This project will allow people to find ways to cull out more developable property and still be connected to the existing paths and projected paths. He illustrated that people would actually be able to walk from Johnny Carino's to the splash park. James Massey stated you would actually be able to hike or ride a bike from George Bush East Bridge to the bypass. (3/30/2007) Pam Springfield - WPC notes Page 1 From: Debbie Cody To: Springfield, Pam Date: 3/29/2007 3:35 PM Subject: WPC notes Attachments: WPC Tax Increment Reinvestment TIF Board Zone Special Meeting.doc Hi Pam, Here are the notes I took from the tape I listened to for Kim Foutz back in 2005. Amazing what happens when 2 minds collaborate. Debbie Cody Staff Assistant Office of City Secretary (979) 764-3516 dcody@cstx.gov