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The quality of the city's park and recreation services is primarily determined by the magnitude of funds the city invests in them.
N=534
Decrease tax support by:
-20% -15% -10% -5% +5%
Increases in tax support would enhance
the quality of EXISTING parks, while
decreases would reduce it. Would you 16 3.13 5 0.98 12 2.35 21 4.11
like to see the level of tax support for
park and recreation services changed?
Would you like to see the city's tax 18 3.54 3 0.59 11 2.16 23 4.52
investment in NEW park and recreation
facilities change? If so, by how much?
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Increase tax support by:
+10% +15% +20% Total
122 23.87 51 9.98 4 0.78 9 1.76 511
124 24.36 51 10.02 8 1.57 9 1.77 509
CS Residents
TABLE 5
PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS
Table 5 reflects the dominant use of public facilities reported in Table 2 when residents
were asked to prioritize investments for the next ten years. Trails were the dominant request
ranking first, second and seventh. Indeed, if they were aggregated into a single category, they
would overwhelm all other categories.
This reflects the changing way in which people now use park -like facilities. Prior to the
1990s, parks were used primarily for picnicking and social activities. While this use is still
important, the primary uses over the past decade have been walking, jogging, biking,
skateboarding et al., i.e., linear activities which use the periphery of the park area only. The
enhanced interest in these activities is reflected in the prioritization shown here for trails which
will accommodate them.
The second prioritization is for neighborhood parks, ponds/lakes, and gardens/arboretum.
Again, these reflect dominant use patterns reported in Table 2. However, the prominence of
ponds/lakes and gardens/arboretum suggest a desire to invest more in water and horticultural
features in our neighborhood parks. For the most part, these parks are minimally landscaped,
(they are not equipped with sprinkler systems) and these responses indicate a higher level of
landscaping should be incorporated. The primary challenge in responding to this prioritization is
that in times of drought, the city by ordinance is required to shut off its landscape sprinkler
systems. Hence, the landscaping dies. The solution to this conundrum may be for the city to
develop a network of pipes that delivers recycled water to landscapes. This is being actively
considered by the city. Another barrier to enhanced landscaping is the availability of additional
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horticultural and forestry staff to undertake the work, but some of this requirement may be met
by soliciting neighborhood residents to volunteer their labor.
The major surprise in these data was the widespread interest in developing a Zoo and
Water Park. These may reflect a desire for something that is "different" to enhance the variety of
experiences that can be offered. It is unlikely to be feasible for the city to develop a Zoo, even
one that features only Texas species. Both the capital and operating expenses involved are
substantial- -far higher than those associated with any of the city's other facilities. If those
identifying a zoo as one of their priorities were aware of the costs involved, it seems likely that
their level of enthusiasm for the project would drop.
The Water Park prioritization is something the city should explore with a feasibility study
to ascertain the capital and operational expenses associated with such a facility, and the potential
of partnering with a private operator to provide it as was done with the ice rink. Successful
efforts have been made to convert Bee Creek into a pseudo water park, but the pool's formal,
traditional "tank" design limit what can be done there. Residents have responded with
enthusiasm to the play features that have been included at Bee Creek, which suggests a water
park would be well -received. Three points should be made about the water park option:
1/ If such a facility was built, it would probably usurp much of Bee Creek's demand (and
perhaps that of Thomas and Southwood also).
2/ The capital and operating costs of a water park substantially exceed that of a traditional
pool. However, these are likely to be partially off -set by increased revenues. Users
expect to pay higher admission price for a water park, and it will attract more users by
drawing from the region rather than only from College Station.
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3/ Southwood Park was intended to be a water park when it was constructed in the mid-
1980s. However, vigorous opposition to the concept emanated from the neighborhood,
so the decision was made to construct a traditional pool.
Other priorities that received prominent prioritization were Art/Music facilities, Dog
Park, and Senior Center. The art/music facilities probably reflects discussion in the community
for over a decade relating to developing an arts center. At this time, this appears to be the remit
of the Art Council rather than the PARR. However, the PARR could perhaps explore the
potential of expanding its Xtra Education offerings in arts/music.
A Dog Park is being incorporated at Steeplechase Park and being considered for
inclusion at University Park. Their availability is likely to make it possible to more vigorously
encourage dog hygiene in other parks.
There is growing momentum to create more space that can be used by senior citizens.
The PARD's seniors' programs are expanding and the council has authorized the exploration of
more space to accommodate their needs. However, it is unlikely that a specialist senior citizen
center designed for their exclusive use is the solution. A more feasible option may be the
creation of a community center (perhaps similar in concept to the existing conference center on
George Bush Drive which is nearing the end of its useful life) that can be used by a multitude of
community groups, including seniors.
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TABLE 5
Please identify the top 5 facilities from the following list on which you
would like to see College Station give priority in its investments over the
next ten years.
Please ONLY SELECT 5 facilities and put a check alongside each of them.
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#
%
Walking/Biking Trails
204
38.20
Nature Trails
157
29.40
Zoo
152
28.46
Water Park
145
27.15
Ponds/Lakes
140
26.22
Neighborhood Parks
124
23.22
Extensive regional trail system (15 - 20
123
23.03
Gardens/ Arboretum
110
20.60
Art/Music Facilities
106
19.85
Dog Park
101
18.91
Senior Center
100
18.73
Indoor pool
96
17.98
Nature Center
91
17.04
Outdoor Neighborhood Pools
77
14.42
Playgrounds
74
13.86
Indoor Recreation Center
71
13.30
Camping Areas
70
13.11
Picnic Areas
65
12.17
Cultural/Art Center
62
11.61
Skate Park
52
9.74
Fitness Stations
49
9.18
Large Regional Park
38
7.12
Frisbee Golf Course
37
6.93
Indoor Play Areas
36
6.74
Open Space Fields
35
6.55
Pavilions
31
5.81
Indoor Tennis Courts
28
5.24
Outdoor Tennis Courts
26
4.87
Horseshoe pits
25
4.68
Adult Softball Fields
24
4.49
Youth Soccer Fields
23
4.31
Equestrian Trails
22
4.12
Youth Baseball Fields
22
4.12
Youth Softball Fields
17
3.18
Archery fields
13
2.43
Remote Control Model Airplane
Facility
13
2.43
Adult Football Fields
9
1.69
Bocce courts
9
1.69
Adult Baseball Fields
7
1.31
Adult Soccer Fields
6
1.12
Youth Football Fields
6
1.12
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CS Residents
TABLESA
PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS IN THE NEXT 1 OYEARS
(PARR STAFF)
The primary similarity in prioritization was the prominent support that PARD employees
gave to the Water Park and Zoo. The dominance of support for the Water Park offers further
evidence that the feasibility of this facility should be explored.
The substantial support for camping areas, adult softball fields, skate park and indoor
recreation center were all items not recognized as high priorities by residents. This may indicate
that staff have insights derived from their professional training which elude residents who are not
intimately involved in providing services.
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
GOALS WORKSHOP N 5:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING N 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
The EXIT Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road • College Station, Texas
Goals Workshop — S.30 p.m.
1. Call to order.
2. Pardon and possible action concerning requests for absences of members.
3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Community Needs
Assessment draft report.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Board Goals for FY 2006
Break for Dinner ,.► Reconvene at 7.00 p.m.
5. Hear visitors.
6. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting
of September 13, 2005; and, from the lunch meeting regarding the proposed Park
Land Dedication for the Fojtik Subdivision on September 21, 2005.
7. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding potential Park Land
Dedication requests:
■ Squid Hill Development N Park Zone 15
■ Spring Creek Commons N Park Zone 9
■ The Woodlands of College Station/Dovetail Development N Park Zone 6
• Update on Board decision regarding Fojtik Subdivision - Park Zone 4
8. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding the status of the Parkland
Dedication Ordinance revisions.
9. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding status of $200,000 grant obtained
by the city for Navasota Ladies Tresses' habitat acquisition N Kristan Weaver,
Greenways Coordinator
10. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding Community Recreation Centers N
Dana Albrecht
11. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding existing subcommittees and
the appointment of board members to a joint committee with the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
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12. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals
and Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plan.
13. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement
Program:
■ Park Land Dedication Project List
■ Current Capital Improvement Project List
■ Veterans Park & Athletic Complex
14. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates, and possible agenda items:
■ November Regular meeting N November 8, 2005
15. Adjourn.
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
of College Station, Texas will be held on the 11th day of October, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at
the College Station Conference Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road, College Station, Texas.
The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda.
Posted this the day of
City of College Station, Texas
UZ
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
, 2005, at p. M.
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board of the City of College Station, Texas is a true and correct copy
of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin
board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas and on the City's
website, www.cstx.00v. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general
public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on
at , and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the
scheduled time of said meeting.
This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City
Hall on the following date and time:
by
Dated this day of , 2005
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
BY.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of , 2005.
Notary Public - Brazos County, Texas
My commission expires;
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
GOALS WORKSHOP ,.► 5:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
The EXIT Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road • College Station, Texas
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Peter Lamont,
Recreation Superintendent; David Gerling, Recreation Superintendent; Dana Albrecht,
Recreation Supervisor; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant
Members Present: Jodi Warner, Chair; Harry Green; Glenn Schroeder; Jeannie
McCandless; John Crompton; Carol Blaschke; Gary Thomas; Kathleen Ireland
Members Absent: Gary Erwin
Visitors: Jane Kee - IPS Group; Veronica Morgan - Mitchell & Morgan L.L.P.; Greg
Taggart - Municipal Development Group; Tod Weingand - College Station Little League
Goals Workshop ry 5:30 p.m.
1. Call to order. Jodi W., Chair, called the Goals Workshop to order at 5:45 p.m.
2. Pardon and Dossible action concernina reauests for absences of members.
One request had been submitted by Gary Erwin. Kathy I. moved to accept Gary E.'s
request for absence. Carol B. seconded and the vote was called. All were in favor
and the motion carried unanimously.
3. Presentation. discussion. and Dossible action reaardina Communitv Needs,
Assessment draft report N 3amie Rae Walker: Jamie Rae Walker gave a
presentation with the preliminary results of the needs assessment that had been
done (see attached PowerPoint presentation for details). This was the first
time that the Department had done a comprehensive needs assessment.
After her draft report was completed, Jamie Rae stated that the response to the
survey had been very good, considering that it had been done over the summer.
She encouraged anyone who had questions or needed additional information to
contact her, adding that she wanted input from staff and the Board. It would be
approximately three to four weeks before the report would be packaged and ready to
be presented to City Council.
4. Discussion. consideration. and Dossible action reaardina Board Goals for
FY 2006. The Board spent the remainder of the workshop working on potential
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goals for FY 2005-06. Based on the goals from FY 2004-05, items completed would
be removed from the list. Eleven new goals were decided upon. (See attached
list of Draft Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Goals for FY 2005-06).
Pam would put a draft list together that would be brought back to the board at the
next meeting.
A ten minute break was taken at 7.05 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 7.15 p.m.
5. Hear visitors. Tod Weingand was present to introduce himself and to let the Board
know that he was the newly elected board President for College Station Little League.
He stated that he would be handling the business for the league for the next couple
of years and he felt that the members should know who he was. Jodi thanked Tod
for coming.
Hearing no further visitors this item was closed.
6. Discussion, consideration, and oossible auuroval of minutes from the
reaular meetina of Seotember 13. 2005: and, from the lunch meeting
reaardina the ur000sed Park Land Dedication for the Foitik Subdivision on
Seutember 21. 2005. Glenn S. made a motion to approve both sets of minutes
as presented and there was a second from Jeannie M. The vote was called. All
members were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
7. Discussion, consideration, and uossible action reaardina ootential Park Land
Dedication reauests:
■ Squid Hill Development N Park Zone 15: Ric stated that this was for a single
family residence on Jones Butler Road. Being that it was single family, the land
dedication requirement would only be 1/100th of an acre, so staff was
recommending the acceptance of the cash dedication of $556.00 in lieu of land.
Glenn S. motioned to accept the staff recommendation of accepting the cash.
Kathy I. seconded and the vote was called. All were in favor and the motion
passed unanimously.
■ Spring Creek Commons N Park Zone 9: This was not really a dedication - the
developer wanted to donate a strip of property that would not be used, which is
located next to Woodland Hills Park near the intersection of Highway 6 and Greens
Prairie Road. The park property at present does not have good street access. The
proposed donation is a pretty piece of property that would give some options for
access on Lakeway and make the park safer on the end because of better visibility.
The trees that are there would not be dug up and having the property would allow
the city to install a drip irrigation system for those trees.
Kathleen I. moved to accept the property donation and Gary T. seconded. Hearing
no further discussion, the vote was called. All were in favor and the motion carried
unanimously.
• The Woodlands of College Station/Dovetail Development ,.► Park Zone 6:
The latest version of the dedication proposal was presented, which staff considered
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a reasonable proposal. A letter had been included in the members' packets with
approximate figures which had since changed. The latest dedication proposed was:
Dedication Request
4.36 Acres
Proposed
3.78 acres
Remaining
.58 Acres
Cash Value
$ 11,600
Multi -family development Fee
$ 159,140
$ 170,740
Southwest Park Total Acreage
8.549 Acres
Park Zone 6 Total
$ 85,901
If the dedication was accepted, it would allow for an 8.549 acre park. The city
would lose access on Christine Lane, but would have a public access easement on
the west side. The development would be a 545-unit, residential, gated community
oriented to college students, with development slated to begin immediately. With
the development fee, there would be a zone balance of $250,0001t, which would
allow the city to begin doing improvements. The developer was interested in
participating in the design process of the park in terms of how they laid out their
development.
Staff was recommending acceptance of this most recent proposal. Glenn S. moved
approval of accepting the park land and the cash dedication that represented the
remainder. John C. seconded. The vote was called. All were in favor and the
motion carried unanimously.
■ Update on Board decision regarding Fojtik Subdivision — Park Zone 4: This
was an update in terms of action taken at the special lunch meeting on
September 21, 2005. The area was located behind St. Thomas Aquinas and the
Board had already voted on this. The park land dedication had been met.
This was an informational item only and no action was needed.
S. Reuort, discussion, and Dossible action reaardina the status of the Parkland
Dedication Ordinance revisions. Steve said the status of this was pending and
would not be going to council for approval until the wording regarding the appraised
value was done. The Board expressed an interest in seeing this done by the end of
the year. Kathleen I. moved that the Board submit the Park Land Dedication
Ordinance revisions as written to the City Council for approval. John C. amended the
motion to include 'in a timely manner'. The motion as amended was seconded by
Jeannie M. The vote was called and all members were in favor. The motion carried
unanimously.
9. Reuort, discussion, and Dossible action reaardina the status of the $200,000
arant obtained bar the citv for Navasota Ladies' Tresses habitat acauisition.
Steve stated that Kristan Weaver, the Greenways Coordinator, could not attend.
This was a follow-up to a question posed at the previous meeting regarding a
$200,000 grant obtained by the city for acquisition of 70 additional acres of land for
greenways that was a habitat for Navasota Ladies' Tresses. Negotiations with the
owner to purchase the land have not been successful and the city has requested an
extension on the deadline for the grant. It was not likely that the land would be
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acquired or if the grant would be extended. This was a discussion item only and no
action was required.
10. RSoort, discussion, and uossible action reaardinq Community Recreation
Centers ,.► Dana Albrecht. Dana Albrecht gave a presentation on multi -use, multi -
generational community recreation centers that she had visited as part of a
conference she had attended in Colorado. After touring different centers, one of the
most significant items that stood out was that a multitude of community needs - for
young and old alike - could be met by pooling resources into one center, with
facilities that served many functions, as opposed to having separate facilities, staff,
and resources spread throughout the city. (See attached presentation "Trends
in Recreational Facilities Design — Something for Everyone".)
This was an informational item only and no action was required.
11. Discussion, consideration, and uossible action reaardina existinq
subcommittees and the auuointment of board members to a ioint committee
with the Plannina and Zonina Commission. This was a follow-up item from the
joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) to appoint
representatives from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to work with
representatives from P&Z. Three members would be needed to serve on an ongoing
basis for the next twelve months or so. Gary T., John C., and Kathleen I., all said
they would be interested in serving on this subcommittee. By appointing three
members, Jodi said she could sit in on items of interest without having a quorum
present. The Secretary for P&Z, Lisa Lindgren, had called Jodi asking for the names
of the subcommittee members because P&Z was interested in getting started. The
members chosen would be required to report back to their respective boards from
time to time.
Subcommittee members also needed to be appointed for the Recreation, Park, and
Open Space Master Plan Subcommittee. John C. and Kathleen I. volunteered. Ric
said that Gary E. might also be interested in serving. If he was interested he could
be appointed at an upcoming meeting. Four people could serve on that
subcommittee. Gary T. said he was also interested in serving. Steve briefly
discussed the role the subcommittee would play in the plan update process. Staff
would set up the meetings to start after the first of the year. The subcommittee
could bring items to the board if necessary.
Jodi thanked the members who volunteered. Pam S. would get the list of P&Z
subcommittee members to the P&Z Secretary.
12. Review, discussion, and uossible action concerning Board and Deuartmental
Goals and Obiectives, and the Citv Council Strateaic Plan. Jodi asked if there
was anything related to the 2005 goals to discuss. Hearing none, this item was
closed.
13. Reoort, discussion, and uossible action concernina the Capital Improvement
Proaram.
• Park Land Dedication & Capital Improvement Projects List: A CIP and Park
Land Dedication Projects list had been included in the members' packets. The list
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for FY 2005 showed all of the projects that had been completed in 2005. A new
list for FY 2005-06 had also been included with the projects that would be done in
2006. The list would grow as additional projects were added.
-- The final project costs for the VPAC & Central Soccer Field Lights and Thomas
Pool Collector Tank Repair project had been transposed on the CIP list.
-- The Wolf Pen Creek Multi -purpose Building Project's scope had increased and
the project total had grown to $1 million and would include two buildings. Ric
stated that this was an exciting project since staff had been operating out of a
trailer for ten years.
— Glenn S. said that he had assumed that when the water tank came down off of
the city property in front of Lions Park, that the property and the park would be
put on the market. Steve stated that there were still plans to put the old water
tank site on the market. However, there was really no other place to put a park
in that zone unless you had a site with a willing seller. You would also have to
take it to the public for a vote in order to sell the park property.
— The Jack & Dorothy Miller Park Basketball Court Cover Project had been
completed.
• Veterans Park & Athletic Complex: This project should go out to bid in
December.
• Steve stated that an updated Park System Inventory List had been included in the
packets.
14. Discussion of calendar. future meetina dates. and uossible aaenda items:
• The November regular meeting would be held on November 8, 2005.
• Agenda item requests:
--- The City Secretary, Connie Hooks would do a presentation on Open Meetings
Laws at an upcoming meeting.
A senior facility report should come before the board at the next meeting.
15. Adiourn. Kathleen I. moved to adjourn and Jeannie M. seconded. The vote was
called. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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City of College Station
Introduction
PARD updating Recreation, Park and Open
Space Master Plan
— Designed to provide general guidance for
development of programs and faciliti
Information from several source lized to
determine and priori ' eds
. Focus Groups (N
• Public Meeting
. Community Survey
Process
• 12 NGTs from January — March
Survey sent to 1,200 residents in
June (800 SFH, 400 MDU)
Si rrvav cant to 745 amnlnvaac in
NGT Participation
• Groups
— Neighborhoods
— Environmental Groups
— Aquatics
— External Athletics
— Citizens with
— TAMU Students
Disabilities
— Teens
— Seniors
— Special Interests
— Internal Athletics
— Lincoln Center
— Advisory Board
— Open Public Forum
NGT Process
• Answer Question:
— What park and recreation facilities and services are
lacking in the College Station area which are
necessary to support the needs of your family or the
NGT Results
• Overall major themes
— Trails and linkages
— Non -designated open space (not ball fields)
— Communication
Survey Design
• Developed from NGT data.
• Reviewed by PARD employees.
• Sections
— PARD Use
• By Household representing 790 residents
— PARD Position/Performance
— PARD Priority Levels (specific factors)
— Investment Level
— PARD Priorities (Pick 5)
— Service/Facility Statements (Agree/Disagree)
— Demographics
Survey Methodology
• June mailed 1,200 surveys to residents
— Incentives buy one, admit one free ice skating pass
— Drawing for free Swimming Pool pass
July mailed out 745 employee
surveys
Response Rate
• 534 and 341 usable surveys were returned
• 45% and 46% response rates
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Findings —Profile Table 1
— Ages 18-34 Underrepresented
— Ages 35+ Overrepresented 74.74%
Summer months 4e.ux
Sample Stratification (800/400)
— Ethnicity, gender, and
rental/owner profiles reasonably x
compatible 1844 35-64
Findings — Frequency of Use (T2)
• Neighborhood/Community
— Playgrounds
— Ponds/Lakes
— Picnic tables/Pavilion
• Walking Paths/Trails
• Pools
Findings — Frequency of Use (T2)
• Recreation Services
— Fewer than 20% of Households
• Walkinn Path-/Trail-
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Findings — Level of Priority (T3)
• Trails
— Provide lighting for walking and jogging
paths
— More hike and bike paths linking parks,
neighborhoods, schools
— More paths around parks/fields
Findings — Level of Priority (T3)
• Trees
— Provide more shade trees
— Provide more trees along city parks
— Provide quiet, green spaces throughout the
city
Findings — Level of Priority (T3)
• Neighborhood/Community Parks
— Acquisition of more park land
— Enhancement of maintenance at existing
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Level of Priority (T3A)
• PARD Employees differed somewhat from
Residents
— Trails 3, 4, and 12
— Two of Greening City Items 11, 16
— Maintenance and Acquisition 1 an 10
• Pride in what they do!
• Enhancing Parks Reinforced
— Placing more benches (8)
— Providing playgrounds at fields (5)
— Providing undesignated play space at
Level of Priority (T313)
• City Employees reflected 2 of th Residents'
priorities
—Trails ranked 1, 4,
—Three Greening City
• Less support for Acquis
• Less support Enhance ance (9)
• Additional High Priorit
— Senior Center (5)
—Athletic Fields (6)
Level of Tax Support (4)
• About half keep Same Level
• About 37% willing to increase the level
0
Priority Investment Areas (T5)
• Trails 1, 2, and 7th
- Aggregate- TOP
• Neighborhood Parks, Ponds,
Lakes, Arboretums
— Invest more in water and
Horticulture
— Water System and Staff
Zoo
• Water Park
- Feasibility Study
• Art/Music, Dog Park, Senio
Center \ /
Priority Investment Areas (T5A)
• Zoo
• Water Park
• Camping Areas, axlult softball fields, skate
Priority Investment Areas (T513)
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Service Quality Issues (T6)
• Residents Primarily
Satisfied
- Complimentary about
Maintenance Quality and
00.6uality of Facilities
— Only 6% Not Satisfied
with PARD's offerings
• Work with ISD, Police,
Neighborhoo
Service Quality Issues (T6&6B)
• Communication
('Employees Too 613)
— Offering Feedback/
Obtain answers to ,I�
questions
— Not -well informed abou
PARD's offerings
— Need Web based
position
Alternate Community Goals (7)
• PARD can contribute to wider Community Goals
— Preventing Youth Crime (72% 6 and 7)
— Enhancing Real Estate Values (60% 6 and 7)
— Other goals consistently 50%
• Except Retirees and Underemployed (41 % and 36%)
— Only 6% Not Satisfied with PARD's offerings
• Provides Rationale
— Youth sports, teen and after school programs
— Interest in Parks, trails, and "Greening City"
was
Alternate Community Goals (7A&B)
• PARD Staff Consistent
- Preventing Youth Crime
- Enhancing Real Estate Values
• Additional Importance
-Attracting Tourism
• Overall, employees appreciate of the economic
development contribution of tourism — that is not
shared by the residents.
Perceived Contributions to
Community Goals (8)
• Scores Disappointingly Low
— Preventing Youth Crime (72% important)
— 21 %, PARD large or very large contribution
• Highest contribution- Real Estate
- Only 30.5%
• Impact on Community Health low
— PARD should look to expand role
— Reposition Youth, Real Estate, and Health with
community goals to improve support for PAR
Perceived Contributions to
Community Goals (8)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface...................................................... 1
Sample profile ................................................ 2
Frequency of use ................................................ 5
Levelof priority ................................................ 9
Level of tax support ............................................. 15
Priority investment in the next 10 years ............ • • • • ............. • • 17
Servicequality issues ............................................ 25
Relative importance of alternate community goals ...................... 29
PARD's perceived contributions to alternate community goals ............. 35
Extent of collaboration with other departments ......................... 41
PREFACE
This draft includes tabulations showing the results from the needs assessment surveys,
and a narrative which represents an initial attempt to interpret the results. Three groups were
surveyed:
(i) A representative sample of College Station residents.
(ii) A census of all staff in the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD)
(iii)A census of all other employees of the city of College Station.
Procedures describing how the sample of residents was selected are given on the
following page. Among the PARR staff 58, of the 70 employees returned a survey, while 283 of
the 750 city employees in other departments responded.
In this report, the first table number (e.g., 3) reflects results from the residents' sample;
the second table number (e.g., 3A) reports PARD staff responses; while the third table number
(e.g., 313) refers to the other city employees sample.
TABLE 1
SAMPLE PROFILE
The survey was mailed to 1200 College Station residents. It was structured so that 800
would be single family homes and 400 would be multiple dwelling units. The assumption was
that single family homes were most likely to contain permanent College Station residents, while
multiple dwelling units were more likely to reflect the community's college population. Greater
emphasis was given to the permanent resident group since they are likely to be the residents with
most invested in the community.
The two groups of 800 and 400 residents were drawn from the city's list of utility
customers. Every nt' name was drawn from the list so it was a probability (representative)
sample. The 1200 total number was used because based on past surveys of this nature, the
research team anticipated receiving a 40% return rate and 450-500 was viewed as the minimum
number of responses needed to undertake analyses of any sub -groups that may be requested.
The survey was conducted in the early summer of 2005. This was not an ideal time since
many residents associated with the university leave the city during the summer, but it was
decided that timeliness of the information mandated that the survey not be delayed until fall.
After the initial survey was mailed, a reminder postcard requesting residents to complete it was
mailed three days later. Two weeks after the first survey was mailed, a follow-up letter and
survey were sent to those who had not completed it. Two weeks later this procedure was
repeated. This process resulted in the receipt of 517 usable, completed questionnaires being
returned (i.e., 43%).
Tables 1 through 1 E compare the profile of the residents who completed the
questionnaire with the profile of College Station's total population which was provided by the
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city's planning department. It shows that the youngest age cohort, 18-34, and the oldest age
cohort, 65+ were underrepresented in the sample, while the 35-64 age groups were
overrepresented (Table 1). The underrepresentation among 18-34 year olds presumably reflects
the much smaller university enrollments in the summer and, hence, the fewer young people
resident in the city at the time of the survey. This interpretation is supported by the imbalance in
profiles shown between students and non -students in Table 1 E.
This probably also explains some of the underrepresentation of apartment dwellers and
overrepresentation of single family home owners (Table IA). However, some of this imbalance
was deliberately structured into the survey by selecting twice as many single family hones as
apartments to be surveyed in order to avoid apartment respondents dominating the results.
The ethnic, gender, and rental/owner profiles of the sample's respondents were
reasonable compatible with those of the city (Tables 1 B, 1 C and 1 D).
TABLE 1A
N=534
fn what Idnd of residence do you live?
TABLE 1B
N=534
What ethnici do , ou consider yourself?
urvey I CS'
# as/° ( # %
Caucasian/An 1 428 84.09 154,489 77.60
Asian 1 36 7.07 1 5,160 7.35
Total ' 509 100 170,220 100
' 3,032 consider themselves some other race
and 1,365 consider themselves two or maore
TABLE 1E
N=534
Are you a College or University Student_ ?
Survey CS
No 395 74.25 46.5
4
CS Residents
TABLE 2
FREQUENCY OF USE
It is standard practice for PARDs to classify the services they offer into the categories of
"public" and "private" services (Exhibit 1-1). These terms should not be confused with the
terms public and private sectors. The College Station PARR as a public agency offers both
public and private services.
A public service is one that is used by a majority of the community's residents or from
which a majority of the community's residents benefit. In contrast, if a program or facility
exhibits the characteristics of a private service, its benefits are received exclusively by a
relatively small sub -set of participating individuals rather than by the rest of the community.
Typically, most park facilities are perceived to be public services; while most recreation
programs are categorized as private services.
Respondents were presented with a list of facilities offered by the College Station PARD
and requested to indicate the frequency with which somebody in their household used them. In
order to rank their comparative frequencies a scoring system was used that allocated 4, 3, 2 and 1
points to reflect responses in the almost daily, about once a week, about once a month, and a few
times a year, respectively. The scores resulting from this service are shown in the column on the
extreme right of the table.
As expected, public services dominated the rankings. Neighborhood/Community Parks
and Walking Trails/Bike Trails were by far the most used amenities with 40% and 34% of
College Station residents reporting that someone in their household used them once a week or
more. The dominance of Neighborhood/Community was reinforced by Playgrounds,
Ponds/Lakes and Picnic Tables/Pavilions being ranked fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively, since
Exihibit 1-1 The Major Distinctions Between Private and Public Services
PUBLIC MERIT PRTVTE
�ERvicE
A large proportion
of people u} the _.:
CO I
Who benefits?
Who pays?
Indtvrdual users , ,
pay fees that cover:
the incremental
costs associated
with their use .
these elements are located in parks. Wolf Pen Amphitheater and Festivals/Events are the other
public services on the list and they were ranked seventh and eighth.
Swimming pools were ranked third with almost 50% of College Station households
reporting that someone in their household used them during the past year. This suggests that in
College Station they, also, are perceived to be a public amenity. Even some non -users are likely
to agree with this perspective, recognizing that the community has an obligation to try and teach
all children to swim so they are safe around open water areas.
In contrast, to the public facilities, the private facilities which are comprised of
recreation services, for the most part, were used by fewer than 20% of the households in College
Station. These data suggest that the department's emphasis should be on the development of
parks and greenways with athletic and recreation facilities and programs being regarded as of
secondary importance in future allocations of resources.
TABLE 2
How often do you and/or someone in your household use each of the following College Station Park facilities and recreation programs?
N=534
iVot
at aii
Few times a
Unce iMonth
About Once a
Almost
Daily
Total
Score
_ .
_
year •
Week
#
°!°
#
%
#
°%
#
%°
#
%°
Neighborhood/Community Parks
61
11 60
159
30.23
93
7.6$
1
141
26.81
72
13.69
526
1056
Kids Klub
473
90.27
13
2.48
3
0.57
6
1.15
29
5.53
524
153
Recreation Center
347
66.86,1
102
19.65
34
6.55
21
4.05
15
2.89
519
293
Ponds/ Lakes
209
39.81
183
34.86
95
18.10
30
5.71
I'
8
1.52
525
495
Outdoor Basketball Courts
320
61.30
116
22.22
55
10.54
25
4.79
6
1.15
522
325
00 Tennis Courts
360
68.57
95
18.10
42
8.00
22
4.19
5
0.95
525
265
llifill
Wolf Pen AmphitIheatre
1,,
38.55
47.52
58
11.07
12
2.29
3
0 .57
413
Xtra Education
440
83.81 1
69
13.141
1.71
4
0.76
3
0.57
525
111
Lincoln Center
a
454
i
86.64
52
9.92
14
2.67
1
0.19
3
0.57
524
95
Festivals/Events
228
43.59
247
47.23
40
7.65
6
1.15
2
0.38
523
353
EXIT Teen Center
493
93.90
22
4.19
4
0.76
4
0.76
2
0.38
525
50
Youth Flag Football Fields
485
92.56
28
5.34
4
0.76
6
1.15
1
0.19
524
58
Programs
Senior Pro
481„Y 91.62
32
6.10
„11
2.10
1
0.19
0
0 .00
525
57
CS Residents
TABLE 3
LEVEL OF PRIORITY
Respondents were presented with the set of items listed in Table 3 and asked to indicate
for each of them whether they should be a high, medium or low priority in future investment
decisions. Three major investment priorities emerged. First, were items related to trails,
reflecting the widespread use of Walking Trails/Bike Paths reported in Table 2. By far the
highest priority was to provide lighting for walking and jogging paths. This was complemented
with more hike and bike trails linking parks, neighborhoods and schools, which was ranked
fourth and more walking paths around parks and athletic fields which was ranked seventh.
The second investment priority was trees. Providing more shade trees at parks was
ranked third and provide more trees along city streets was ranked fifth. This was complemented
by the second ranked more generic landscaping priority of providing quiet, green spaces
throughout the city. Together these items make a strong case for prioritizing investment in
"greening the city."
The third major theme reflected the relatively high frequency of use reported in Table 2
for Neighborhood/Community Parks. Ranked sixth and seventh, respectively, were acquisition
of more parkland and enhancement of maintenance at existing parks.
There was strong sentiment expressed by 28% of the sample that there should be more
investment in improving accessibility for those with disabilities. Among the programmatic, as
opposed to facility items, priority was given to providing more art and music programs.
For the sake of consistency with the approach used in Table 2, a scoring system was adopted in
which the first two categories were assigned 3 and 2 points, respectively. No points were
awarded to low priority projects. The scores from using this approach are shown in the extreme
right column of Table 3. (Those who expressed no opinion on a particular item were excluded
from this scoring system).
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TABLE 3
The Parks Department has a limited amount of resources and seeks guidance on where best to invest them.
Please circle the Drioritv level you feel should be associated with each of the following Items
N=534
None Low Medium High
# % I # % I # % # % Total Points
Provide quiet, green spaces throughout the I 20
city
Link parks, neighborhoods, and schools with 23
hike and bike trails
Improve accessibility for those with
disabilities (e.g., pool lifts, sidewalks, parking, 24
Acquire additional park land 49
Provide more art and music programs 61
0
Provide more directional signs identifying the
way to parks 65
Provide personal growth classes (e.g., car
maintenance, career development) 73
Place more benches in parks and along trails 39
Offer Xtra Education Classes on weekends ill
vroviae more unaesignatea, open play s
at neighborhood parks
Provide a wider variety of aquatic classe
3.81 �
118
22.10
196
37.33 �
193
36.76
"525
971
4.40
113
21.61
203
38.81
184
0.
35.18
523
958
4.59
133
25.43
216
41.30
150
28.68
523
882
9.35
167
31.87
187
35.69
121
23.09
524
737
11.71
183
35.12
176
33.78
101
19.39
521
855
12.38
213
40.57
164
31.24
83
15.81
525
577
14.01
198
38.00
176
33.78
74
14.20
521
574
7.46
166
31.74
246
47.04
72
13.77
523
708
21.31 1
220
42.23
123
23.61
67
12.86
521
447
42 8.03 1 231 44.17 1 191 36.52 1 59 11.28 1 523 1 559
74 14.20 1 270 51.82 1 130 24.95 1 47 9.02 1 521 1 401
98 18.70 1 271 51.72 1 123 23.47 1 32 6.11 1 524 1 342
CS Residents
TABLE 3A
LEVEL OF PRIORITY
(PARD STAFF)
The same scoring system and ranking rational was adopted as was used in analyzing the
residents' responses. PARD employee responses differed in some substantive ways from the
priorities of residents. The differences appear to reflect employees' intimate awareness of the
challenges associated with their particular responsibilities within the department and their
sensitivity to the demands of their users.
The three trails items were ranked 3, 4 and 12. Two of the three "greening the city" items
were ranked 11, and 16, while the "provide more trees along city streets" item was ranked close
to the end of the whole list, probably reflecting that this is not a PARD responsibility and, thus,
in the eyes of employees not a high priority. The two traditional park items, maintenance and
acquisition of parks, were ranked 1 and 10, respectively.
The dominant priority was perceived to be the allocation of more funds to enhance the
maintenance of existing parks which probably reflects both the predominance in numbers of the
park staff among those who completed the survey and their pride in what they do (maintenance
incorporates trees, flower beds, irrigation systems, cleaning, mowing, painting, building
maintenance, et al.). This emphasis among the staff on enhancing parks was reinforced by the
prominence of items such as placing more benches along trails (8), providing playgrounds at
athletic fields (5), and providing more undesignated open play space at neighborhood parks.
Like the residents, city staff regarded improving access for those with disabilities as a
high priority (2). There was a higher staff priority given to offering Xtra Education classes at
weekends (7) and, providing personal growth classes (10), than emerged from the residents'
responses.
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TABLE 3A
The Parks Department has a limited amount of resources and seeks guidance on where best to invest them.
Please circle the PRIORITY LEVEL you feel should be associated with each of
the following items.
N=58
None
Low
Medium High
Total Score
Improve accessibility for those with disabilities (e.g., pool lifts, sidewalks, parking, bathrooms)
2
3.51
8
14.04
_
25 43.86 22 38.60 57 116
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_
Provide playgrounds at athletic fields
3
5.26
14
24.56
23 40.35 17 29.82 57 97
Provide lighting for walking and jogging paths
3
5.26
9
15.79
31 54.39 14 24.56 57 104
Provide more walking paths around parks and athletic fields
4
7.27
16
29.09
21. 38.18 14 25.45 55 84
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Place more benches in parks and along trails
6
10.53
10
17.54
29 50.88 12 21.05 57 94
Acquire additional park land
4
7.14
14
25.00
26 46.43 12 21.43 56 88
Provide more access to the indoor pool at the Junior High School during school vacations
6
10.53
17
29.82
23 40.35 11 19.30 57 79
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Provide more art and music programs
6
10.34
24
41.38
..a.
18 31.03 10 17.24 58 4 66
u _ 71
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Provide more directional signs identifying the way to parks
5
8.77
17
29.82
26 45.61 9 15.79 57 79
Improve public bus transportation to existing park and recreation facilities
8
13.79
15
25.86
28 48.28 7 12.07 58 77
ism
Provide storage for sports leagues equipment
9
16.07
26
46.43
17 30.36 4 7.14 56 46
�. 8 Ji,
Provide more trees along city streets
8
14.29
28
50.00
19 33.93 3 5.36 56 47
PARD Employees
TABLE 3B
LEVEL OF PRIORITY
(CITY EMPLOYEES)
The prioritization of investments of the city employees' sample reflected two of those
identified by residents. The trails items emerged as highest priority being ranked first, fourth and
eighth, while the three "greening the city" items were ranked third, seventh and tenth. However,
there was less support for acquisition of more parkland (15) and enhancement of maintenance at
existing parks (9).
Like the other two groups, city employees ranked improving accessibility for those with
disabilities highly (2). They also gave relatively high priority to developing a senior center (5)
and providing playgrounds at athletic fields (6).
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TABLE 3B
The Parks Department has a limited amount of resources and seeks guidance on where best to invest them.
Please circle the priority level you feel should be associated with each
of the following items
N=283
None
Low
Medium
High
#
%
E
oa
9
L
#
ao
Total
Points
Provide lighting for walking and jogging paths
9
3.25
32
22.22
103
71.53
133
48.01
277
605
Provide more shade trees at parks
15
5.43
73
36.68
111
55.78
77
27.90
276
453
Provide a designated Senior Center
19
6.91
96
43.64
105
47.73
55
20.00
275
375
p' •, '!' lilt l,.
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Provide quiet, green spaces throughout the city
21
7.61
94
41.96
109
48.66
52
18.84
276
374
Allocate more funds to enhance the maintenance of
17
6.12
80
34.63
134
58.01
47
16.91
278
409
existing parks
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WOMM
MOM
Place more benches in parks and along trails
14
5.07
95
39.42
132
s
54.77
35
12.68
276
369
Provide more access to the indoor pool at the Junior
25
9.03
110
45.08
109
44,67
33
11.91
277
317
High School during school vacations
Acquire additional park land
42
15.16
101
41.22
102
41.63
32
11.55
277
300
Provide more undesignated, open play space at
17
6.25
126
51.22
103
41.87
26
9.56
272
284
neighborhood parks
Provide more seasonal color and landscaping in parks
31
11.19
119
46.85
104
40.94
23
8.30
277
277
Provide a wider variety of aquatic classes
25
8.99
141
54.86
91
35.41
21
7.55
278
245
Provide tables in parks for chess, checkers, cards
45
16.25
126
48.46
89
34.23
17
6.114
277
229
Provide storage for sports leagues equipment
60
21.90
136
51.32
69
26.04
9
3.28
274
165
City Employees
TABLE 4
LEVEL OF TAX SUPPORT
When respondents were asked if they wanted to increase or decrease the amount of tax
they paid for existing and new park and recreation services, the dominant response by slightly
more than half of them was to keep the same level of investment. Slightly more than 10% of the
sample indicated they would prefer to decrease tax support for both existing and new amenities.
However, approximately 37% indicated they would be willing to increase their support for parks,
although for the most part this increase was limited to a 5% increase. These data suggest there is
strong citizen support for parks. In an era in which advocacy of tax cuts is a dominant feature of
political dialog, almost 90% of residents indicated a preference for maintaining or increasing
funding for parks and recreation.
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TABLE 5A
Please identify the top 5 facilites from the following list on which you would like to see
College Station give priority to in its investments over the next ten years.
N=58
Water Park
34
58.62
Camping Areas
19
32.76
Zoo
19
32.76
Adult Softball Fields
15
25.86
Ponds/Lakes
14
24.14
Dog Park
13
22.41
Skate Park
13
22.41
Indoor Recreation Center
13
22.41
Large Regional Park
9
15.52
Walking/Biking Trails
9
15.52
Nature Center
8
13.79
Indoor pool
8
13.79
Senior Center
8
13.79
Neighborhood Parks
8
13.79
Remote Control Model Airplane Facility
6
10.34
Playgrounds
6
10.34
Indoor Play Areas
6
10.34
Horseshoe pits
6
10.34
Pavilions
6
10.34
Picnic Areas
6
10.34
Art/Music Facilities
5
8.62
Gardens/ Arboretum
5
8.62
Nature Trails
5
8.62
Cultural/Art Center
4
6.90
Outdoor Neighborhood Pools
4
6.90
Extensive regional trail system (15 - 20 miles)
4
6.90
Frisbee Golf Course
3
5.17
Equestrian Trails
3
5.17
Fitness Stations
3
5.17
Open Space Fields
2
3.45
Archery fields
2
3.45
Indoor Tennis Courts
2
3.45
Adult Football Fields
2
3.45
Bocce courts
2
3.45
Adult Baseball Fields
1
1.72
Adult Soccer Fields
1
1.72
Youth Softball Fields
1
1.72
Youth Soccer Fields
1
1.72
Outdoor Tennis Courts
0
0.00
Youth Baseball Fields
0
0.00
Youth Football Fields
0
0.00
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PARD Employees
TABLE 5B
PRIORITY INVESTMENT
(CITY EMPLOYEES)
The city employees' responses reinforced the enthusiasm of the other two groups for
development of a water park and a zoo. Like residents, ponds/lakes and trails were also
identified as prominent priorities.
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TABLE 5B
Please identify the top 5 facilities from the following list on which you would like to see College Station give
priority in its investments over the next ten years.
N=283
Water Park
138
48.42
Zoo
98
34.39
Ponds/Lakes
67
23.51
WalkingBiking Trails
66
23.16
Indoor pool
61
21.40
Nature Trails
55
19.30
Extensive regional trail system (15 - 20 miles)
54
18.95
Senior Center
53
18.60
Camping Areas
48
16.84
Dog Park
45
15.79
Gardens/ Arboretum
43
15.09
Horseshoe pits
38
13.33
Archery fields
36
12.63
Playgrounds
34
11.93
Outdoor Neighborhood Pools
33
11.58
Pavilions
33
11.58
Nature Center
32
11.23
Large Regional Park
32
11.23
Indoor Play Areas
32
11.23
Picnic Areas
32
11.23
Art/Music Facilities
31
10.88
Fitness Stations
31
10.88
Remote Control Model Airplane Facility
28
9.82
Skate Park
27
9.47
Adult Baseball Fields
23
8.07
Adult Softball Fields
23
8.07
Equestrian Trails
22
7.72
Frisbee Golf Course
21
7.37
Indoor Recreation Center
20
7.02
Neighborhood Parks
18
6.32
Youth Baseball Fields
17
5.96
Open Space Fields
13
4.56
Indoor Tennis Courts
10
3.51
Adult Football Fields
9
3.16
Youth Softball Fields
8
2.81
Cultural/Art Center
7
2.46
Outdoor Tennis Courts
6
2.11
Adult Soccer Fields
6
2.11
Youth Soccer Fields
6
2.11
Youth Football Fields
6
2.11
Bocce courts
5
1.75
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City Employees
TABLE 6
SERVICE QUALITY ISSUES
Most residents reported being satisfied with most of the service quality issues. They
were particularly complimentary about the maintenance quality of the parks and the quality of
facilities and services provided. Only 6% reported not being satisfied with the PARD's
offerings.
The issue which appears to warrant additional effort by the PARR relates to
communicating with residents. A majority of respondents who had experience with the issue
reported they did not find it easy to offer feedback to the PARD and to obtain answers to
questions. This was reinforced somewhat by almost one-half of the sample indicating they were
not well-informed about the PARD's offerings. The substantial turnover in the city's population,
especially that associated with college students, makes this a particularly difficult challenge.
However, this community is technology oriented and much more could be done to communicate
with residents via use of a website. The city's website is not easily accessible by the PARD
because the department lacks the employee capacity to insert daily updates on the site. It seems
unlikely that the communication problem will be improved until such a position is established in
the department.
There appeared to be widespread support for the contentions that the PARD needed to
work most closely with the ISD, police and fire on safety in the neighborhoods, and with
neighborhood groups. However, these perhaps were "motherhood" questions in that it would be
difficult not to agree that the PARR should work more closely with these other agencies.
Responding affirmatively does not necessarily mean the PARD is inadequate in its current levels
of collaboration.
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TABLE 6
In the following section, please read each statement and CIRCLE the response which indicates how mcuh you agree or disagree with each
statement regarding College Station Park and Recreation Services.
I am well-informed about College Station's
park facilities and recreation programs
College Station parks and recreation facilities
are accessible to neonle with disabilities
In general, I am satisfied with the fac
and services provided by the Parks &
Recreation Department
Overall, the City of College Station
I am well-informed about plans for parks in
Strongly Strongly I have no N
Disagree Disagree Agree Agree knowledge (534)
28 6.25 117 26.12 280 62.50 23 5.13 83 15.63 531
0.38 24 9.06 212 80.00 29 10.941263 49.81 528
1.54 42 9.25 366 80.62 46 10.13 68 13.03 522
1.67 45 18.75 130 54.17 65 27.08
The Department should work more closely
with neighborhood groups to plan and 10 4.50 60 27.03 149 67.12 13 5.86 297 57.23 519
maintain narks
I can get to my favorite park facilities on foot 7 1.66 ( 90 21.38 I 244 57.96 87 20.67 100 19.19 521
or by bicycle
CS Residents
TABLE 6B
SERVICE QUALITY ISSUES
(CITY EMPLOYEES)
City employees concurred with residents' views that the PARD should endeavor to
improve its level of communication with residents. As city employees, it was anticipated that
they would not perceive there to be difficulty in offering feedback to the PARD but 74% who
had experience with the PARD reported such a difficulty. Perhaps, most surprisingly, two thirds
of city employees indicated they were not well-informed about plans for parks in their
neighborhood. This was a much larger proportion than in the residents' sample. Almost one-third
claimed not to be well-informed about the PARD's offerings. If the 57% of the sample who
checked "I have no knowledge" on this question are included, then the magnitude of the
communication challenge is accentuated.
27
TABLE 66
In the following section, please read each statement and CIRCLE the response which indicates how much you
agree or disagree with each statement regarding College Station Parks
Strongly Strongly I have no
Disagree Disagree Agree Agree knowledge Total
# % # % # % # % # %* N=283
I am well-informed about College Station's park facilities and recreation 9 3.59 35 13.94 174 69.32 36 14.34 26 9.39 277
programs
College Station parks and recreation facilities are accessible to people
with disabilities
In general, I am satisfied with the facilities and services provided by the
Parks & Recreation Department
�, Overall, the City of College Station has a "park -like" ambiance about it
°° -- -
I am well-informed about plans for parks in my neighborhood
The Department should work more closely with neighborhood groups to
plan and maintain parks
I can get to my favorite park facilities on foot or by bicycle
2 1.25 1 5 3.13 140 87.50 17 10.63 115 41.82 275
0 0.00 115 5.77 168 64.62 80 30.77 17 6.14 277
7 2.83 1 42 17.00 156 63.16 1 46 18.62 28 10.181 275
14 11.76 64 53.78 1 43 36.13 2 1.68 156 56.73 1 275
1 0.51 I 9 4.62 161 82.56 1 27 13 ,85 I 82 29.601 277
22 10.89 1 57 28.22 {105 51.98 1 22 10.89 1 73 26.551 275
City Employees
TABLE 7
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF ALTERNATE COMMUNITY GOALS
In addition to providing enjoyable opportunities for individuals, park and recreation
services have the potential to contribute to a wider set of community goals. Respondents were
presented with a list of items which represented dimensions of eight broad community goals and
were asked how important they viewed these issues. The eight broad goals are shown in the bold
type in Table 7, while dimensions of them are listed underneath each goal. The scores for each
goal shown in bold are the averages derived from the dimension items underneath the goal.
The scales ranged from 1 through 7. By far the most important goal of the eight listed
was preventing youth crime, with 72% rating it 6 or 7 at the extremely important end of the
scale. The other item which received higher than average support was enhancing real estate
values, which 60% rated at the 6 or 7 level. Support for the other goals at the 6 or 7 level was
consistently around 50%, with the exception of attracting and retaining retirees and addressing
the needs of people who are unemployed which were viewed as being of lesser importance and
received approximately 41 % and 36%, respectively.
The perceived importance of preventing youth crime provides a strong rationale for the
PARD's youth sports, and teen after -school programs such as those at Kids Klub and the Lincoln
Center. The support for enhancing real estate programs, provides a rationale for the interest in
parks, trails and "greening the city" which emerged in the earlier questions because these
features are known to have a substantial positive effect on residents' property values.
29
TABLE 7
To help the city prioritize future investment decisions we would like you to please Indicate, how itnpotKant you view each of the following issues in the City or College Station?
Not at all
important
In College Station,
1.0
2.0
3.0
Neutral
5.0
11
lx
%
#
/s
is
Preventing Youth Crime
5
0.95
7
1.33
8
1.46
43
8.18
60
11.41
Helping youth to develop into productive citizens
8
1.52
8
1.52
5
0.95
44
0.37
5
0.95
Providing role models for adolescents
6
1.14
7
1.33
11
2.09
56
10.65
88
16.73
Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time
1
0.19
6
1.14
7
1.33
29
5.62
87
16.57
Environmental Stewadrship
7
1.39
12
2.22
17
3.17
84
15.92
128
24.35
Improving air quality
7
1.33
12
2.27
13
2.46
86
16.29
121
22.92
Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is
10
1.90
16
3.04
21
3.98
98
18.60
146
27.70
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas
5
0.95
7
1.33
16
3.04
67
12.71
117
22.20
Enhancing Real Estate Varna
4
0.76
6
1.08
10
1.97
65
12.43
127
24.10
Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents from their hares is
4
0.76
5
0.95
19
3.62
97
18.48
162
30.86
Requiring that developers provide park space for people in thew developments is
7
1.33
11
2.09
8
1.52
74
14.07
113
21.48
Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained
1
0.19
1
0.19
4
0.76
25
4.75
105
19.96
Attracting and Retaining Businesses
17
3.13
13
2.47
22
4.17
87
16.51
121
22.87
Convincing businesses to loan in this consr pity
17
3.23
9
1.71
26
4.93
81
15.37
125
23.72
W Encouraging executives and professionals to live in this community is
16
3.04
17
3.23
18
3.42
93
17.65
its
22.01
O
Improving Community Health
11
2.09
a
1.58
18
3A8
73
13.81
138
26.22
Supporting and working with community health organizations
6
1.14
8
1.52
22
4.17
69
13.09
165
31.31
Helping people build healthy gfestyks
12
2.28
5
0.96
11
2.09
62
11.76
103
19.54
Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity
15
2.86
12
2.29
22
4.19
87
16.57
146
27.81
Attracting and Retaining Retirees
7
1.27
11
2.03
22
4.12
113
21.45
160
30.52
Providing amenities in the community that older adults want
5
0.95
5
0.95
17
3.24
92
17.56
167
31.87
Designing programs specifically for older adults is
8
1.62
18
3.43
23
4.38
145
27.62
156
29.71
Encouraging Senior Ctazas to become involved in the eonsrandty
7
1.33
9
1.71
25
4.74
101
19.17
168
29.98
Providing programs at which retired people an socialize together is
12
2.28
12
2.28
27
5.13
134
25.48
157
29.85
Attracting Tourists
21
3.93
14
2.60
25
4.69
63
15.04
127
24.08
Getting tourists to spend money in the city
17
3.24
15
2.86
24
4.57
83
16.81
121
23.06
Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is
24
4.56
16
3.04
23
4.37
92
17.49
128
24.33
Hosting mew that bring tourism revenue to local businesses
21
3.98
10
1.90
27
5.12
75
14.23
131
24.86
Addressing the Needs of People who are underemployed
20
3.88
21
3.99
38
7.16
120
22.80
135
25.71
Helping adults build skills that can be used in the workplace
22
4.17
13
2.47
36
6.83
106
20.11
140
26.57
Offering programs that meet the nods of peopk who are unemployed is
21
3.99
30
5.70
41
7.79
126
23.95
126
23.76
Supporting and working with community welfare and employment agencies
18
3,42
20
3.80
36
6.84
128
24.33
141
26.81
Extremely
important
Total
Total
6.0
7.0
6.087.0
N=534
140
26.67
240
46.59
379
72.16
526
129
24.52
256
48.67
385
73.12
526
136
25.86
222
42.21
358
68.06
526
154
29.33
241
45.90
395
75.24
525
127
24A 6
153
29.11
280
53.27
627
127
24.05
162
30.68
289
54.73
528
103
19.64
133
25.24
236
44.78
527
151
28.65
164
31.12
315
59.77
527
167
31.77
147
27.90
314
59.67
526
148
28.19
90
17.14
238
45.33
525
141
26.81
172
32.70
313
59.51
526
212
40.30
178
33.84
390
74.14
526
146
27.70
122
23.15
268
50.85
527
125
23.72
144
27.32
269
$1.04
627
167
31.69
100
18.98
267
50.66
627
147
27.99
131
24.83
278
52.82
526
146
27.70
111
21.06
257
48.77
527
156
29.60
178
33.78
334
63.38
527
140
26.67
103
19.62
243
46.29
525
128
24.30
86
16.31
213
40.61
525
144
27.48
94
17.94
238
45.42
524
105
20.00
70
13.33
175
33.33
525
134
25.43
93
17.65
227
43.07
527
109
20.72
75
14.26
184
34.98
526
129
24.46
126
24.40
257
48.86
526
120
22.86
145
27.62
266
50.48
525
120
22.81
123
23.38
243
46.20
526
146
27.70
117
22.20
263
49.91
527
110
20.84
82
15.64
192
36AS
526
118
22.39
92
17.46
210
39.85
527
95
18.06
88
16.73
183
34.79
526
116
22.05
67
12.74
183
34.79
526
CS Residents
TABLE 7A
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF ALTERNATE COMMUNITY GOALS (PARD STAFF)
Like residents, the staff rated preventing youth crime as the most important of the eight
goals listed. However, it was essentially ranked equal with attracting tourists. In the past
decade, the PARD has emphasized its central role in tourism and the staff's high ranking
probably reflects this emphasis. Enhancing real estate values was also ranked highly.
31
TABLE 7A
To help the city prioritize future investment decisions we would like you to please indicate, how important you view
each of
the following
issues in the
City of College Station
N=58
t
Not
at all
Important
1
1.0
2
3.0
Neutral
5.0 1
6.0
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
% I
#
%
Preventing Youth Crime
1
1.16
0
0.00
1
1.72
5
9.20
8
13.221
14
23.56
1 Helping youth to develop into productive citizens is
2
3.45
0
0.00
1
1.72
8
13.79
10
17.24 1
10
17.24
1 Providing role models for adolescents is
0
0.00
0
0.00
1
1.72
7
12.07
6
10.341
17
29.31
1 Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time is
0
0.00
0
0.00
1
1.72
1
1.72
7
12.071
14
24.14
Environmental Stewardship
1
1.15
2
3.46
4
6.32
12
20.69
13
21.841
15
2519
2 Improving air quality is
2
3.45
1
1.72
4
6.90
12
20.69
12
20.691
15
25.86
2 Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is
0
0.00
3
5.17
5
8.62
13
22.41
15
25.861
13
22.41
2 Protecting environmentally sensitive areas is
0
0.00
2
3.45
2
3.45
11
18.97
11
18.971
16
27.59
Enhancing Real Estate Values
0
0.57
1
1.72
3
4.60
7
11.49
9
1
14.941
16
27.01
3 Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents from their homes is
1
1.72
2
3.45
3
5.17
12
20.69
14
24.141
16
27.59
3 Requiring that developers provide park space for people in their developments is
0
0.00
1
1.72
4
6.90
7
12.07
8
13.791
17
29.31
3 Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained
0
0.00
0
0.00
1
1.72
1
1.72
4
6.90 i
14
24.14
Attracting and Retaining Businesses
0
0.00
2
3.45
2
3.46
9
14.66
12
20.691
17
29.31
ca
rQ 4 Convincing businesses to locate in this community is
0
0.00
2
3.45
1
1.72
8
13.79
7
12.07 1
18
31.03
4 Encouraging executives and professionals to live in this community is
0
0.00
2
3.45
3
5.17
9
15.52
17
29.31 1
16
27.59
Improving Community Health
0
0.00
1
1.72
2
2.87
12
20.69
15
I
26.44 1
15
26.29
5 Supporting and working with community health organizations is
0
0.00
1
1.72
2
3.45
16
27.59
13
22.41 1
14
24.14
5 Helping people build healthy lifestyles
0
0.00
0
0.00
1
1.72
8
13.79
18
31,031
15
25.86
5 Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity is
0
0.00
2
3.45
2
3.45
12
20.69
15
25.861
1
15
25.86
Attracting and Retaining Retirees
0
0.57
1
1.15
3
5.75
8
13.22
15
26.44 1
1
19
32.76
6 Providing amenities in the community that older adults want is
1
1.72
0
0.00
4
6.90
9
15.52
13
22.41
18
31.03
6 Designing programs specifically for older adults is
0
0.00
2
3.45
3
5.17
4
6.90
17
29.31 1
20
34.48
6 Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved in the community is
0
0.00
0
0.00
3
5.17
10
17.24
16
27.591
19
32.76
6 Providing programs at which retired people can socialize together is
0
0.00
2
3.45
3
5.17
10
17.24
12
20.69 1
17
29.31
Attracting Tourists
0
0.00
0
0.00
0
0.57
4
7.47
10
17.241
15
25.86
7 Getting tourists to spend money in the city is
0
0.00
0
0.00
0
0.00
6
10.34
10
17.241
13
22.41
7 Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is
0
0.00
0
0.00
0
0.00
4
6.90
9
15.521
17
29.31
7 Hosting events that bring tourism revenue to local businesses is
0
0.00
0
0.00
1
1.72
3
5.17
11
18.971
15
25.86
Addressing the Needs of People who are Underemployed
2
2.87
3
4.60
4
6.32
14
24.14
13
1
22.41 1
13
21.84
8 Helping adults build skills that can be used in the workplace is
0
0.00
3
5.17
2
3.45
9
15.52
17
29.31 I
15
25.86
8 Offering programs that meet the needs of people who are unemployed is
3
5.17
2
3.45
6
10.34
15
25.86
11
18.971
11
18.97
8 Supporting and working with community welfare and employment agencies is
2
3.45
3
5.17
3
5.17
18
31.03
11
18.97 1
12
20.69
Extremely
Important
Total
7.0
6.0+7.0
Total
29
50.57
43
74.67
58
27
46.55
37
63.79
58
26
44.83
43
75.44
57
35
60.34
49
84.48
58
12
20.11
26
45.93
57
12
20.69
27
46.55
58
8
13.79
21
36.84
57
15
25.86
31
54.39
57
23
39.08
38
66.47
58
10
17.24
26
44.83
58
21
36.21
38
65.52
58
37
63.79
51
89.47
57
17
28.45
34
57.76
58
22
37.93
40
68.97
58
11
18.97
27
46.55
58
13
22.99
28
48.28
58
12
20.69
26
44.83
58
16
27.59
31
53.45
58
12
20.69
27
46.55
58
12
20.11
31
52.87
58
13
22.41
31
53.45
58
12
20.69
32
55.17
58
10
17.24
29
50.00
58
14
24.14
31
53.45
58
28
48.28
43
74.57
58
29
50.00
42
72.41
58
27
46.55
44
77.19
57
28
48.28
43
74.14
58
10
17.24
23
39.08
58
11
18.97
26
44.83
58
10
17.24
21
36.21
58
9
15.52
21
36.21
58
PARD Employees
TABLE 7B
City employees like the other two groups ranked preventing youth crime first, followed
by attracting tourists and enhancing real estate values. Like PARR staff, they gave a much
higher ranking to attracting tourists then did residents. These results suggest that staff as a whole
have an appreciation of the economic development contribution of tourism to the city that is not
shared by residents.
33
TABLE M
To help the city prioritize future investment decisions we would like you to please indicate, how important you view each of the following issues in the City of College Station?
N=283
Not at all
I
Extremely
important
I
important
Total
1
2
3
Neutral
5 I
6
7
6&7
Total
#
�/
#
is
#
%
#
N
#
% I #
%
#
%
#
%
Preventing Youth Crime
2
0.60
2
0.72
7
2.63
31
10.98
37
13.13 1 67
23.98
134
47.96
201
71.96
279.33
Helping youth to develop into productive citizens is
2
0.71
3
1.07
9
3.21
32
11.43
36
12.86 165
23.21
133
47.50
198
70.71
280
Providing role models for adolescents is
3
1.08
2
0.72
7
2.52
38
13.67
38
13.67 165
23.38
125
44.96
190
68.35
278
Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time is
0
0.00
1
0.36
6
2.14
22
7.86
36
12.86 i 71
25.36
144
51.43
215
76.79
280
Environmental Stewardship
9
3.10
7
2.62
12
4.17
56
20.15
57
2026.65
23.12
74
26.58
139
49.70
279.67
Improving air quality is
10
3.58
9
3.23
14
5.02
56
20.07
53
19.00 158
20.79
79
28.32
137
49.10
279
Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is
6
2.15
5
1.79
12
4.30
62
22.22
60
21.51 168
24.37
66
23.66
134
48.03
279
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas is
10
3.56
8
2.85
9
3.20
51
18.15
57
20.28 1 68
24.20
78
27.76
146
51.96
281
Enhancing Real Estate Values
4
1.31
4
1.42
13
4.51
47
16.64
59
I
21.03 170
24.94
85
30.15
155
55.11
280.67
Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents from their homes is
3
1.07
3
1.07
17
6.07
72
25.71
85
30.36 ( 57
20.36
43
15.36
100
35.71
280
Requiring that developers provide park space for people in their developments is
8
2.85
7
2.49
14
4.98
43
15.30
51
18.15 1 63
22.42
95
33.81
158
56.23
281
Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained
0
0.00
2
0.71
7
2.49
25
8.90
41
14.591 90
1
32.03
116
41.28
206
73.31
281
W Attracting and Retaining Businesses
5
1.97
6
2.50
14
5.19
52
18.23
61
19.13 167
22.89
75
30.09
142
50.65
279.5
Convincing businesses to locate in this community is
5
1.80
5
1.80
13
4.68
43
15.47
48
17.27 162
22.30
102
36.69
164
58.99
278
Encouraging executives and professionals to live in this community is
6
2.14
9
3.20
16
5.69
59
21.00
59
21.001 66
23.49
66
23.49
132
46.98
281
Improving Community Health
4
1.31
4
1.43
14
5.12
54
19.17
76
27.02 73
25.95
56
20.00
129
45.95
280
Supporting and working with community health organizations is
2
0.71
5
1.79
14
5.00
62
22.14
86
30.71 167
23.93
44
15.71
111
39.64
280
Helping people build healthy lifestyles
4
1.43
0
0.00
8
2.86
44
15.71
56
20.00 1 87
31.07
81
28.93
168
60.00
280
Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity is
5
1.79
7
2.50
21
7.50
55
19.64
85
30.36 1 64
22.86
43
15.36
107
38.21
280
Attracting and Retaining Retirees
2
0.71
3
0.95
10
3.69
52
18.69
88
I
31.55 175
26.90
49
17.50
124
44.40
280
Providing amenities in the community that older adults want is
2
0.71
1
0.36
9
3.21
40
14.29
87
31.07 1 85
30.36
56
20.00
141
50.36
280
Designing programs specifically for older adults is
2
0.71
3
1.07
11
3.93
60
21.43
97
34.64 164
22.86
43
15.36
107
38.21
280
Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved in the community is
2
0.71
4
1.43
11
3.93
57
20.36
81
28.93 177
27.50
48
17.14
125
44.64
280
Providing programs at which retired people can socialize together is
3
1.07
6
2.14
13
4.63
49
17.44
100
35.59 174
1
26.33
36
12.81
110
39.15
281
Attracting Tourists
5
1.78
5
1.90
11
3.80
35
12.60
46
16.29 174
26.40
104
37.22
178
63.61
280.33
Getting tourists to spend money in the city is
4
1.43
4
1.43
9
3.21
37
13.21
41
14.64 174
178
26.43
111
39.64
185
177
66.07
280
280
Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is
6
2.14
6
2.14
10
3.57
33
11.79
48
17.14
27.86
99
35.36
63.21
Hosting events that bring tourism revenue to local businesses is
5
1.78
6
2.14
13
4.63
36
12.81
48
17.08 70
24.91
103
36.65
173
61.57
281
Addressing the Needs of People who are Underemployed
17
5.94
13
4.52
20
7.14
68
24.38
70
24.961 51
18.08
42
14.99
93
33.06
280.33
Helping adults build skills that can be used in the workplace is
8
2.86
10
3.57
16
5.71
64
22.86
63
22.501 64
22.86
55
19.64
119
42.50
280
Offering programs that meet the needs of people who are unemployed is
22
7.86
17
6.07
26
9.29
72
25.71
60
21.43 1 43
15.36
40
14.29
83
29.64
280
Supporting and working with community welfare and employment agencies is
20
7.12
11
3.91
18
6.41
69
24.56
87
30.96 145
16.01
31
11.03
76
27.05
281
City Employees
TABLE 8
PARD's PERCEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALTERNATE COMMUNITY GOALS
When respondents were presented with the same set of eight goals and dimensions, and
asked their perceptions of the PARD's current contributions to each of them, the scores were
disappointingly low. Although 72% had indicated preventing youth crime was an important
community goal, only 21 % considered the PARD made a large or very large contribution (6 or 7
on the 7 point scale) to that goal.
The highest ranking of the PARD's contributions to these goals was enhancing real estate
values where 30.5% rated them 6 or 7. In the past decade the PARD has frequently
communicated its central role in attracting tourists through its hosting of sports tournaments and
festivals/special events, but this role was recognized as being large or very large by only 27%.
The PARD is viewed by relatively few residents as having an impact on community
health. Given the recent concerns about obesity and lifestyle health problems; their costs to
society; the leadership role that PARDs in other communities have exerted in the area of
community health; and the potential of the PARD's programs to contribute to alleviating the
problem, it may be desirable for the PARD to explore opportunities for expanding its community
health role.
To strengthen widespread community support, the PARD should make an effort to
reposition their youth recreation services so they align directly with young crime prevention and
align their "greening of the city" programs with enhanced real estate values and consider
expanding their community health role. These are the most important issue to residents and
aligning services more closely with them will reinforce and solidify the community's support for
parks and recreation.
35
TABLES
In this section, we are Interested In your perceptions of the College Station Parks and Recreation Department's current
contributions
to each of the Item
N=534
Very Small
The College Station Parks and Recreation Department's Contribution
1.0
2.0
3.0
Neutral
5.0
#
%
#
%
#
LA
Preventing Youth Crime
16
3.17
24
4.61
43
8.35
193
37.42
131
25.46
Providing role models for adolescents
18
3.50
29
5.64
54
10.51
228
44.36
100
19.46
Helping youth to develop into productive citizens
17
3.28
15
2.89
41
7.90
196
37.76
142
27.36
Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time
14
2.74
27
5.28
34
6.65
154
30.14
151
29.55
Environmental Stewardship
25
4.81
32
6.32
56
10.87
226
44.13
107
20.97
Reducing the attnunt of energy consumed by residents is
31
6.05
40
7.81
83
16.21
214
41.80
92
17.97
Improving air quality
27
5.25
27
5.25
45
8.75
251
48.83
96
18.68
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas
16
3.14
30
5.88
39
7.65
213
41.76
134
26.27
Enhancing Real Estate Values
11
2.08
26
5.00
39
7.67
147
28.58
134
26.18
Emitting that parka are euly, accessible to residents from their home's is
16
3.12
41
7.99
54
10.53
179
34.89
119
23.20
Requiring that developers provide park spa" far people in their developments is
11
2.14
26
5.06
40
7.78
153
29.77
154
29.96
Keeping neighborhood parks well maintaved
5
0.98
10
1.95
24
4.69
108
21.09
130
25.39
Attracting and Retaining Businesses
19
3.61
30
5.75
35
6.73
214
41.62
109
21.25
Convincing businesses to locate in this community
19
3.70
26
5.07
30
5.85
203
39.57
113
22.03
Encouraging mccutives and professionals to live in this community is
18
3.51
33
6.43
39
7.60
224
43.66
106
20.47
W
Improving Community Health
12
2.41
25
4.81
57
11.06
212
41.43
124
24.25
Suppomng and working with commonly health organization
13
2.53
22
4.29
54
10.53
255
49.71
104
20.27
Helping people build healthy lifestyles
13
2.52
29
6.63
52
10.10
174
33.79
136
26.41
Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity
11
2.16
23
4.51
64
12.55
208
40.78
133
26.08
Attracting and Retaining Retirees
16
3.12
28
5.47
57
11.08
242
47.19
111
21.66
Providing amenities in the community that older adults want
18
3.53
33
6.47
65
12.75
241
47.25
97
19.02
Designing program specifically for older adults is
17
3.32
24
4.69
53
10.35
247
48.24
105
20.51
Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved in the community
16
3.12
24
4.68
51
9.94
232
45.22
127
24.76
Providing program at which retired people can socialize together is
13
2.63
31
6.03
58
11.28
247
48.05
115
22.37
I
Attracting Tourists
23
4.48
32
6.23
48
9.34
162
31.58
110
21.40
Getting tourists to spend money in the city
24
4.67
35
6.81
46
8.96
152
29.57
109
21.21
Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is
24
4.68
35
6.82
55
10.72
173
33.72
104
20.27
Hosting events that bring tourism revenue to local businesses
21
4.08
26
5.05
43
8.35
162
31.46
117
22.72
Addressing the Needs of People who are Underemployed
23
4.42
41
8.07
61
11.97
262
51.07
80
15.55
Helping adults build skills that can be used in the workplace
30
5.86
42
8.20
60
11.72
281
54.88
54
10.55
Offering programs that maxi the needs of people who are unemployed is
20
3.90
31
6.04
57
11.11
262
51.07
99
19.30
Supportmg and working with community welfare and employment agencies
18
3.52
51
9.96
67
13.09
242
47.27
86
16.80 I
Very Large
Total
6.0
7.0
6.087.0
Total
#
o/
%
#
%
64
12.51
44
8.49
108
20.99
515
46
8.95
39
7.59
85
16.54
514
64
12.33
44
8.48
108
20.81
519
83
I
16.24
48
9.39
131
25.64
511
41
8.08
25
4.82
66
12.89
512
37
7.23
15
2.93
52
10.16
512
37
7.20
31
6.03
68
13.23
514
50
9.80
28
5.49
78
15.29
510
102
19.82
55
10.66
156
30.49
513
60
11.70
44
8.58
104
20.27
513
96
18.68
34
6.61
130
25.29
514
149
29.10
86
16.80
235
45.90
512
59
11.40
50
9.66
100
21.05
513
69
13.45
53
10.33
122
23.78
513
48
9.36
46
8.97
94
18.32
513
54
10.46
29
5.59
82
16.05
513
37
7.21
28
5.46
65
12.67
513
77
14.95
34
6.60
111
21.55
515
47
9.22
24
4.71
71
13.92
510
38
7.42
21
4.05
59
11.47
512
36
7.06
20
3.92
56
10.98
510
43
8.40
23
4.49
66
12.89
512
45
8.77
18
3.51
63
12.28
513
28
5.45
22
4.28
50
9.73
514
81
15.69
58
11.28
139
26.97
514
90
17.51
58
11.28
148
28.79
514
66
12.87
56
10.92
122
23.78
513
86
16.70
60
11.65
146
28.35
515
22
4.36
23
4.55
46
8.91
512
24
4.69
21
4.10
45
8.79
512
22
4.29
22
4.29
44
8.58
513
21
4.10
27
5.27
48
9.38
512
CS Residents
TABLE 8A
PARD's PERCEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALTERNATE COMMUNITY GOALS
(PARD STAFF)
The responses of PARD staff were higher than those of residents reflecting their
professional awareness that what the PARD offers contribute more than only an opportunity to
participate in "fun and games." Further, the three highest ranked were the same three that the
staff perceived to be most important in Table 7A, i.e., enhancing real estate, attracting tourists
and preventing youth crime.
Although a larger proportion of the staff than residents recognized PARD's contributions
to these wider community goals, it was somewhat disconcerting to see that in most cases most of
the staff were unaware of these potential contributions.
37
W
00
TABLE 8A
In this section, we are Interested in your perceptions of the College Station Parks and Recreation
Department's current contributions to each of the items
being
N=58
iVery
Large
Total
The College Station Parks and Recreation
Very Small 1.0
2.0
3.0
Neutral
5.0
6.0
7.0
6.0+7.0
Total
Department's Contribution to:
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
Preventing Youth Crime
1
1.78
3
4.60
2
4.02
10
16.67
13
21.84
13
22.99
15
25.86
28
50.00
57
1 Helping youth to develop into productive citizens is
2
3.57
3
5.17
1
1.72
8
13.79
12
20.691
14
24.14
16
27.59
30
53.57
56
1 Providing role models for adolescents is
1
1.75
3
5.17
2
3.45
16
27.59
12
20.691
10
17.24
13
22.41
23
40.35
57
1 Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time is
0
0.00
2
3.45
4
6.90
5
8,62
14
24.141
16
27.59
16
27.59
32
56.14
57
Environmental Stewardship
4
7.70
4
6.32
4
6.90
16
27.59
15
25.291
8
13.22
6
9.77
13
23.81
56
2 Improving air quality is
3
5.56
5
8.62
3
5.17
16
27.59
11
18971
9
15.52
7
12.07
16
29.63
54
2 Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is
7
12.28
4
6.90
5
8.62
17
29.31
16
27.59 1
4
6.90
4
6.90
8
14.04
57
2 Protecting environmentally sensitive areas is
3
5.26
2
3.45
4
6.90
15
25.86
17
29.31
10
17.24
6
10.34
16
28.07
57
Enhancing Real Estate Values
0
0.00
3
4.60
2
3.45
8
13.79
11
18.971
16
27.59
16
27.59
32
57.49
56
3 Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents from their homes is
0
0.00
3
5.17
1
1.72
12
20.69
16
27,591
15
25.86
8
13.79
23
41.82
55
3 Requiring that developers provide park space for people in their developments is
0
0.00
5
8.62
2
3.45
6
10.34
12
20.691
16
27.59
16
27.59
32
56.14
57
3 Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained
0
0.00
0
0.00
3
5.17
6
10.34
5
8.62 1
1
17
29.31
24
41.38
41
74.55
55
Attracting and Retaining Businesses
2
3.54
3
4.31
2
3.45
9
14.68
18
31.031
15
25.86
9
14.66
24
41.59
57
4 Convincing businesses to locate in this community is
2
3.51
1
1.72
2
3.45
7
12.07
18
31.031
14
24.14
13
22.41
27
47.37
57
4 Encouraging executives and professionals to live in this community is
2
3.57
4
6.90
2
3.45
10
17.24
18
31,031
16
27.59
4
6.90
20
35.71
56
Improving Community Health
1
1.17
3
5.17
5
8.62
14
23.56
14
24.71
12
21.26
7
12.64
20
34.71
57
5 Supporting and working with community health organizations is
0
0.00
3
5.17
5
8.62
20
34.48
11
18.971
12
20.69
5
8.62
17
30.36
56
5 Helping people build healthy lifestyles
0
0.00
2
3.45
5
8.62
8
13.79
17
29.31 1
16
27.59
9
15.52
25
43.86
57
5 Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity is
2
3.51
4
6.90
5
8.62
13
22.41
15
25.861
9
15.52
8
13.79
17
29.82
57
Attracting and Retaining Retirees
0
0.58
3
4.60
7
12.07
10
17.24
21
1
35.631
9
16.09
7
12.07
16
28.65
57
6 Providing amenities in the community that older adults want is
1
1.75
4
6.90
5
8.62
13
22.41
20
34.481
7
12.07
7
12.07
14
24.56
57
6 Designing programs specifically for older adults is
0
0.00
2
3.45
9
15.52
10
17.24
18
31.031
11
18.97
7
12.07
18
31.58
57
6 Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved in the community is
0
0.00
2
3.45
7
12.07
7
12.07
24
41.381
10
17.24
7
12.07
17
29.82
57
6 Providing programs at which retired people can socialize together is
2
3.51
3
5.17
5
8.62
9
15.52
23
39.661
7
12.07
8
13.79
15
26.32
57
Attracting Tourists
1
2.34
2
1.72
3
5.17
7
12.07
14
23.561
17
28.74
14
24.71
31
54.39
57
7 Getting tourists to spend money in the city is
1
1.75
0.00
5
8.62
5
8.62
15
25.861
16
27.59
15
25.86
31
54.39
57
7 Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is
1
1.75
3
5.17
3
5.17
10
17.24
14
24141
17
29.31
9
15.52
26
45.61
57
7 Hosting events that bring tourism revenue to local businesses is
2
3.51
0
0.00
1
1.72
6
10.34
12
20.69 1
17
29.31
19
32.76
36
63.16
57
Addressing the Needs of People who are Underemployed
3
5.88
7
12.07
8
13.22
16
27.01
12
21.261
5
9.20
5
9.20
11
18.82
57
8 Helping adults build skills that can be used in the workplace is
2
3.51
6
10.34
5
8.62
17
29.31
17
29.31 1
3
5.17
7
12.07
10
17.54
57
8 Offering programs that meet the needs of people who are unemployed is
5
8.77
7
12.07
12
20.69
13
22.41
9
15.621
8
13.79
3
5.17
11
19.30
57
8 Supporting and working with community welfare and employment agencies is
3
5.36
8
13.79
6
10.34
17
29.31
11
18,971
5
8.62
6
10.34
11
19.64
56
PARD Employees
TABLE 8B
PARD's PERCEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY GOALS
(CITY EMPLOYEES)
The city employees' perception of the PARD's contribution to these community goals
typically were higher than those of residents and lower than those of PARD staff. Their highest
ranking was for the PARD's contribution to enhancing real estate values, followed closely by
attracting tourists, and then preventing youth crime.
39
TABLEBB
In this section, we are interested in your perceptions of the College Station Parks and Recreation Department's current contributions
to each of the items
being
N=283
Very Small
Very Large
Total
1
2
3
Neutral
5 1
6
7
6&7
Total
#
°/y
%
#
%
#
%
#
% 1 #
%
#
%
#
Y2
Preventing Youth Crime
8
2.91
9
3.27
19.7
7.16
78.7
28.60
27.89 145
16.36
38
13.82
83
30.18
275
Helping youth to develop into productive citizens is
8
2.89
8
2.89
16
5.78
86
31.05
72
25.99 1 47
16.97
40
14.44
87
31.41
277
Providing role models for adolescents is
9
3.28
11
4.01
24
8.76
94
34.31
66
24.09 141
14.96
29
10.58
70
25.55
274
Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time is
7
2.55
8
2.92
19
6.93
56
20.44
92
33.58 147
I
17.15
45
16.42
92
33.58
274
Environmental Stewardship
13
4.72
14.7
5.33
26.7
9.71
106
38.54
64
23.40126.7
9.75
23.3
8.54
50
18.25
274
Improving air quality is
16
5.82
15
5.45
19
6.91
115
41.82
64
23.271 29
10.55
17
6.18
46
16.73
275
Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is
20
7.25
23
8.33
41
14.86
110
39.86
47
17.03 1 17
6.16
18
6.52
35
12.68
276
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas is
3
1.11
6
2.21
20
7.38
92
33.95
81
29.89 34
12.55
35
12.92
69
25.46
271
Enhancing Real Estate Values
4.67
1.70
5.67
2.06
18.3
6.67
65.3
23.79
73.3
26.69 64.7
23.64
42.7
15.54
107
39.08
274.67
Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents from their homes is
4
1.45
7
2.54
25
9.06
74
26.81
85
30.80 1 56
20.29
25
9.06
81
29.35
276
Requiring that developers provide park space for people in their developments is
7
2.56
5
1.83
21
7.69
75
27.47
71
26.01 1 58
21.25
36
13.19
94
34.43
273
Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained
3
1.09
5
1.82
9
3.27
47
17.09
64
23.27 180
29.09
67
24.36
147
53.45
275
Attracting and Retaining Businesses
7.33
2.66
12.4
4.52
22.9
8.31
105
38.11
I
26.79 132.2
11.70
21.8
7.90
54
19.60
275.44
0O Convincing businesses to locate in this community is
6
2.17
12
4.33
21
7.58
99
35.74
78
28.16 131
11.19
30
10.83
61
22.02
277
Encouraging executives and professionals to live in this community is
12
4.36
14
5.09
24
8.73
115
41.82
59
21.45 133
I
12.00
18
6.55
51
18.55
275
Improving Community Health
4
1.46
11.3
4.13
23.7
8.63
101
36.79
84.3
30.76 132.7
11.92
17.3
6.32
50
18.23
274.33
Supporting and working with community health organizations is
4
1.45
16
5.80
22
7.97
122
44.20
70
25.36 1 29
10.51
13
4.71
42
15.22
276
Helping people build healthy lifestyles
3
1.10
8
2.93
25
9.16
74
27.11
98
35.90 1 44
16.12
21
7.69
65
23.81
273
Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity is
5
1.82
10
3.65
24
8.76
107
39.05
85
31.02 i 25
9.12
18
6.57
43
15.69
274
Attracting and Retaining Retirees
5.33
1.94
13.7
4.96
26.7
9.70
96
34.91
85.7
31.16 30.3
11.03
17.3
6.30
48
17.33
275
Providing amenities in the community that older adults want is
5
1.81
16
5.80
26
9.42
97
35.14
84
30.43 131
11.23
17
6.16
48
17.39
276
Designing programs specifically for older adults is
8
2.90
15
5.43
29
10.51
94
34.06
81
29.35 ( 32
11.59
17
6.16
49
17.75
276
Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved in the community is
3
1.10
10
3.66
25
9.16
97
35.53
92
33.70 1 28
10.26
18
6.59
46
16.85
273
Providing programs at which retired people can socialize together is
2
0.73
19
6.91
21
7.64
111
40.36
72
26.18 134
12.36
16
5.82
50
18.18
275
Attracting Tourists
6.33
2.30
10
3.64
20.7
7.51
69.3
25.18
69
I
25.07 155
19.97
45
16.33
100
36.32
275.33
Getting tourists to spend money in the city is
6
2.17
8
2.89
19
6.86
73
26.35
63
22.74 158
20.94
50
18.05
108
38.99
277
Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is
8
2.92
13
4.74
26
9.49
64
23.36
86
31.39 144
16.06
33
12.04
77
28.10
274
Hosting events that bring tourism revenue to local businesses is
5
1.82
9
3.27
17
6.18
71
25.82
58
21.09 i 63
22.91
52
18.91
115
41.82
275
Addressing the Needs of People who are Underemployed
13.7
4.97
16.7
6.07
39.7
14.44
122
44.54
53
19.30 118.3
6.68
11
4.01
29
10.68
274.67
Helping adults build skills that can be used in the workplace is
9
3.28
12
4.38
41
14.96
117
42.70
57
20.80 26
9.49
12
4.38
38
13.87
274
Offering programs that meet the needs of people who are unemployed is
18
6.55
22
8.00
37
13.45
130
47.27
45
16.36 1 13
4.73
10
3.64
23
8.36
275
Supporting and working with community welfare and employment agencies is
14
5.09
16
5.82
41
14.91
120
43.64
57
20.73 16
5.82
11
4.00
27
9.82
275
City Employees
TABLE 9
PERCEIVED EXTENT OF COLLABORATION
(CITY EMPLOYEES)
Table 9 reveals the extent of the PARD's collaboration with other city departments. The
scoring system assigned 1, 2, 3 or 4 points to few times a year, about once a month, about once a
week and almost daily, respectively. The range of services in which there is perceived
collaboration is remarkable, although for the most part is is relatively infrequent. The data
illustrate the extent to which the PARD reaches out to other departments for assistance, and the
importance of PARD staff integrating their efforts with others across departmental boundaries.
The three areas in which most collaboration occurred were city rights of way,
neighborhood/community parks, and visual quality.
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TABLE 9
How often do you as a city employee or your department work with or on the following College Station Park facilities and programs?
N=283
About Once a
Not
at all
Few times a year
Once
Month
Week
Almost Daily
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
Total
Score
City Right of Ways
118
44.36
72
27.07
23
8.65
15
5.64
48
18.05
266
355
Greenways
157
56.68
68
24.55
20
7.22
12
4.33
20
7.22
277
224
Neighborhood/Community Parks
!
89
32.25
115
I61111111i
41.67
31
11.23
1 l
24
8.70
p,
17
6.16
276
317
Walking Trails/ Bike Paths
153
55.04
89
32.01
11
3.96
17
6.12
8
2.88
278
194
Wolf Pen Amphitheatre
109
39.21
131
47.12
21
7.55
12
4.32
5
1.80
278
229
Recreation Center
142
51.08
90
32.37
17
6.12
26
9.35
4
1.44
278
218
N
l
Fitness Programs
,idam
209
75.45
57
20.58
5
1.81
2
0.72
4
1.44
277
89
Ponds/ Lakes
189
68.23
67
24.19
12
4.33
6
2.17
3
1.08
277
121
Playgrounds
183
66.30
68
24.64
14
6.07
9
3.26 1
2
0.721
276
131
Teen Activities
202
73.19
58
21.01 1
11
3.99 1
3
1.09.1
2
0.72
276
97
EXIT Teen Center
188
68.36
60
21.82
17
6.18
9
3.27
1
0.36
275
125
Xtra Education
i
205
73.74
55
19.78
13
4.68
4
1.44
1
0.36
278
97
Volleyball rts
Cou
222
80.14
41
14.80
7
5
2 3
6
2.1 7
1
0.36
277
77
City Employees
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
parks & Recreation Needs Assessment
Surrey
Conducted for the City of College Station
by
The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Texas A&M University
2005
Residents
I
1. How often do you and/or someone in your household use each of the following
College Station park facilities and recreation
programs? (Circle one on each line)
About
About
A few
Almost
Once
Once
Times
Not
Daily
a Week
a Month
a Year
at All
Neighborhood/Community Parks..
D
W
M
Y
N
Walking Trails/ Bike Paths.........
D
W
M
Y
N
Recreation Center .................
D
W
M
Y
N
Outdoor Basketball Courts ........
D
W
M
Y
N
Wolf Pen Amphitheatre .............
D
W
M
Y
N
Lincoln Center ........................
D
W
M
Y
N
Picnic Tables/Pavilions .............
D
W
M
Y
N
Ponds/ Lakes ........................
D
W
NI
Y
N
Swiinnung Pools ..................
D
W
M
Y
N
Playgrounds .........................
D
W
M
Y
N
Volleyball Courts ..................
D
W
M
Y
N
Tennis Courts .......................
D
W
M
Y
N
Adult Baseball Fields ...............
D
W
M
Y
N
Adult Softball Fields ...............
D
W
M
Y
N
Adult Soccer Fields ...............
D
W
M
Y
N
Adult Flag Football Fields.........
D
W
M
Y
N
Youth Baseball Fields ...............
D
W
M
Y
N
Youth Softball Fields ...............
D
W
M
Y
N
Youth Soccer Fields ..............
D
W
M
Y
N
Youth Flag Football Fields ........
D
W
M
Y
N
Senior Programs .................
D
W
M
Y
N
Kids Klub ........................
D
W
M
Y
N
Xtra Education ................
D
W
M
Y
N
Teen Activities .................
D
W
M
Y
N
Fitness Programs ...............
D
W
M
Y
N
Festivals/Events ................
D
W
M
Y
N
EXIT Teen Center ................
D
W
M
Y
N
Residents
F1
2. The Parks Department has a limited amount of resources and seeks guidance on where best to invest them. Please circle the
PRIORITY LEVEL you feel should be associated with each of the following items (Circle one on each line).
Provide lighting for walking and jogging paths ............................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more shade trees at parks ...........................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide quiet, green spaces throughout the city ..........................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide storage for sports leagues' equipment ............................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide playgrounds at athletic fields .....................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more walking paths around parks and athletic fields.........
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Improve accessibility for those with disabilities
(e.g., pool lifts, sidewalks, parking, bathrooms) ........................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Link parks, neighborhoods, and schools with hike and bike trails ....
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide a wider variety of aquatic classes ................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Acquire additional park land .................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Offer Xtra Education Classes on weekends ................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more access to the indoor pool at the Junior High School
during school vacations........................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more art and music programs .....................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide personal growth classes (e.g., car maintenance, career
development)..................................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more seasonal color and landscaping in parks ..................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide tables in parks for chess, checkers, cards etc ......................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide space for new activities such as cricket, lacrosse, rugby ......
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Improve public bus transportation to existing park and
recreation facilities............................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more directional signs identifying the way to parks..........
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Place more benches in parks and along trails .............................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide technology in parks (wireless access, geocoding) ..............
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Allocate more funds to enhance the maintenance of existing parks.....
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more undesignated, open play space at neighborhood parks ...
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more trees along city streets ..........................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide a dedicated Senior Center .............................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Residents
3
3. The quality of the city's park and recreation services is primarily determined by the magnitude of funds the city invests in them.
It is likely that increases in tax support would enhance the quality of EXISTING park and recreation services, while decreases
would reduce it. Would you like to see the level of tax support for park and recreation services changed? If so, by how much?
(Please check one of the following.)
Reduce the tax support by:
- 20% 15% -10% -5%
Remain the
same
Increase tax support by:
+5% +10% +15% +20%
Would you like to see the city's tax investment in NEW park and recreation facilities change? If so, by how much?
(Please check one of the following.)
Reduce the tax support by:
- 20% -15% -10% -5%
Remain the
same
Increase tax support by:
+5% +10% +15% +20%
4. Please identify the top 5 facilities from the following list on which you would like to see College Station give priority in its
investments over the next ten years. Please ONLY SELECT 5 facilities and put a check alongside each of them.
Open Space Fields
Cultural/Art Center
Art/Music Facilities
Skate Park
Ponds/Lakes
Outdoor Tennis Courts
Equestrian Trails
Adult Softball Fields
Fitness Stations
Youth Softball Fields
Camping Areas
Pavilions
Picnic Areas
Nature Trails
Dog Park
Nature Center
Large Regional Park
_ _ Outdoor Neighborhood Pools
Indoor pool
Frisbee Golf Course
Indoor Recreation Center
Archery fields
Senior Center
Indoor Tennis Courts
Gardens/ Arboretum
Remote Control Model Airplane Facility
Walking/Biking Trails
Adult Baseball Fields
Adult Soccer Fields
Adult Football Fields
Playgrounds
Youth Baseball Fields
Youth Soccer Fields
Youth Football Fields
Indoor Play Areas
Horseshoe pits
Neighborhood Parks
Zoo
Water Park
Bocce courts
Extensive regional trail system (15 - 20 miles)
Residents
4
5. In the following section, please read each statement and CIRCLE the response which indicates how much you
agree or disagree with each statement regarding College Station Park and Recreation Services.
Strongly
I have no
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Knowledee Disaeree
Disaeree
I am well-informed about College
Station's park facilities and recreation
programs ....................................
SA
A
NK
D
SD
The Department should work more
closely with schools to develop parks
and offer programs .........................
SA
A
NK
D
SD
College Station parks and recreation
facilities are accessible to people with
disabilities ..................................
SA
A
NK
D
SD
College Station Parks are well
maintained and clean .......................
SA
A
NK
D
SD
In general, I am satisfied with the
facilities and services provided by the
Parks & Recreation Department.........
SA
A
NK
D
SD
The Department should work more
closely with police and fire personnel
on safety in parks/neighborhoods
......................
SA
A
NK
D
SD
Overall, the City of College Station has
a "park -like" ambiance about it...........
SA
A
NK
D
SD
I am satisfied with the availability of
fields and open spaces for unscheduled
use..................................................
SA
A
NK
D
SD
The swimming pools are too
crowded ......................................
SA
A
NK
D
SD
I am well-informed about plans for
parks in my neighborhood ................
SA
A
NK
D
SD
It is easy for me to offer feedback to
the park department and to obtain
answers from them to any questions.....
SA
A
NK
D
SD
The Department should work more
closely with neighborhood groups to
plan and maintain parks ...................
SA
A
NK
D
SD
Residents
5
Automobile traffic around parks should
be diverted or slowed down ...................
SA A NK D SD
I can get to my favorite park facilities
on foot or by bicycle .....................
SA A
NK
D
SD
6. To help the city prioritize future investment decisions we would like you to please indicate, how
IMPORTANT you
view each of the following issues in the City of College Station:
Not at all
Extremely
In College Station: Important
Neutral
Important
Helping youth to develop into productive citizens is ........
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Improving air quality is ........................................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents
from their homes is ..............................................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Convincing businesses to locate in this community is .....
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Providing role models for adolescents is .....................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Supporting and working with community
health organizations is ..........................................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Providing amenities in the community that older
adults want is .....................................................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is..
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Designing programs specifically for older adults is..........
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Getting tourists to spend money in the city is .................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Helping people build healthy lifestyles is .....................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is...
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time is ...
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Requiring that developers provide park space for people
in their developments is ..........................................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Helping adults build skills that can be used in the
workplace is ......................................................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained is ...............
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Offering programs that meet the needs of people
who are unemployed is .............................................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved
in the community is .................................................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity is ......
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas is ....................
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Residents
6
Encouraging executives and professionals to live
in this community is ............................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Supporting and working with community welfare and
employment agencies is ........................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Providing programs at which retired people can
socialize together is ................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hosting events that bring tourism revenue
to local businesses is ............................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
In this section, we are interested in vour aercevtions of the College Station Parks and Recreation Department's CURRENT
CONTRIBUTIONS to each of the items:
The College Station Parks and Recreation
Department's Contribution to: Very Very
Small
Helping youth to develop into productive citizens is ........ 1
Improving air quality is ........................................ 1
Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents
from their homes is .............................................. I
Convincing businesses to locate in this community is ..... 1
Providing role models for adolescents is ..................... I
Supporting and working with community
health organizations is .......................................... 1
Providing amenities in the community that older
adults want is ..................................................... 1
Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is.. I
Designing programs specifically for older adults is.......... 1
Getting tourists to spend money in the city is ................. 1
Helping people build healthy lifestyles is ..................... 1
Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is... 1
Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time is ... 1
Requiring that developers provide park space for people
in their developments is .......................................... 1
Helping adults build skills that can be used in the
workplaceis ...................................................... 1
Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained is ............... 1
Offering programs that meet the needs of people
who are unemployed is ............................................. 1
Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved
in the community is ................................................. 1
Neutral Large
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
2 3
4
5
6
7
Residents
Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity is ...... 1
2
3 4
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas is .................... 1
2
3 4
Encouraging executives and professionals to live
in this community is ............................................... 1
2
3 4
Supporting and working with community welfare and
employment agencies is ........................................... 1
2
3 4
Providing programs at which retired people can
socialize together is ................................................ 1
2
3 4
Hosting events that bring tourism revenue
to local businesses is ............................................... 1
2
3 4
5 6 7
5 6 7
5 6 7
5 6 7
5 6 7
5 6 7
Residents
Eta
We are collecting the following information in order to understand the characteristics of our study participants.
All of the information will be kept confidential and only reported at the group level.
Are you? (Check one)
Male
Female
In what kind of residence do you live? (Check one)
Single Family Home
Town House or Condominium
Apartment Building
Mobile Home
Other: Please indicate
Do you own or rent your home in College Station? (Check One)
Own
Rent
Are you a College or University Student? (Check One)
Yes
No
What is your year of birth? (Please state a year on the line below.)
Including yourself, indicate the NUMBER of people in your household who are in the following age categories: (If none,
write "0")
NUMBER
Under 5 years of age
6-10 years old
11-14 years old
15-18 years old
19-34 years old
35- 54 years old
55-64 years old
65 years or older
What ethnicity do you consider yourself? (Check one)
American Indian Asian Black /African American
Caucasian /Anglo American Hispanic Other
Is there anything else you would like to tell us regarding College Station's Park and Recreation Services?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE!
If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Springfield, at 979-764-3414
Return your survey in the postage -paid envelope to the
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842-9960
;sidents
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Goals & Objectives
FY2005
(Not Prioritized)
1. Support Regional Park Initiative (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 4)
Complete appraisal of property
Appraiser chosen. Appraisal received May 27, 2005,
0 Develop action plan
Meeting scheduled with US Representative Edwards staff on July 13, 2005; Second meeting scheduled for
August 31st with Representative Chet Edwards and BVCOG; exploring possibilities for federal funding
® Tour for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board members in fall
2. Andy Anderson Arboretum at Bee Creek (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1)
® Develop long-term plan for redevelopment once drainage issues are addressed
® Make additional trail improvements
® Install new trail markers
3. Oversee planning process for Steeplechase Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Conduct public hearings
First held on February 23� ; second hearing on March 29th; Board approval on April 121
0 Develop Master Plan
Complete design process
Design process complete.
Bid project
4. Crompton Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
QComplete design process
Design complete.
0 Bid project
Project pre -bid meeting held on March 3rd; bid opening on March 1Otn; City Council consideration April 14tn
® Complete construction
Construction underway— expected completion expected October 2005
® Begin operation and maintenance
® Conduct dedication ceremony
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 1 of 4
Updated: October 7, 2005
S. Veterans Park, Phase II (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
QAssist with Veterans Memorial expansion project
Memorial wall expansion complete November, 2004.
Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2004
Ceremony complete.
QComplete lighting of four existing soccer fields
Project is complete
® Complete Phase II design plans
Design contract approval at October 21, 2004 City Council meeting. In conceptual design phase - plans
reviewed by VPAC, Phase II Subcommittee on February 11 th. Update given to Board at August 9th regular
meeting. Plans 98% complete; bids expected in December.
6. Continued interaction with other City Boards (Lincoln Center, Bryan Parks Board,
Conference Center, P&Z, Seniors) (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
aJoint meeting with DRB Presentation and discussion of the film 'Small Urban Spaces" and discussion of park concepts
for Northgate on February 11 tn.
® Report from Lincoln Center Advisory Committee
® Report from Conference Center Advisory Committee
Report from senior Advisory Committee
Monthly updates included in Board packets. Report scheduled for May 17th regular meeting.
Appointment of five new Senior Committee members approved at Parks Board regular meeting
on August 9rn. Additional members approval presented at September 13tn regular meeting.
joint meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting held on August 18tn
® joint meeting with City Council
7. Park Land Dedication Ordinance Update (Planning & Development, Strategy 1)
0 Review and approval of recommendations
Draft ordinance prepared; discussion at Parks & Recreation Board regular meetings on
July 11 to and August 9rn. Revisions approved at joint meeting with Planning & Zoning on
August 18tn
® Approval by City Council
Pending final review.
S. 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 construction contract
Council approval on March 10th. Project completion expected September 2005.
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 2 of 4
Updated: October 7, 2005
® Spray Park at Lincoln Center
Conceptual design complete; notice to proceed with preliminary design has been given; change order
required. Project expected to bid out in September.
® Determine use for old buildings at Lincoln Center
Meeting with Lincoln Former Students held in April; funds requested for testing services
0 Basketball pavilion at Jack and Dorothy Miller Park (Zone 5)
Construction in progress. Completion expected in September.
® Park Land Dedication Projects (Zone 10)
Edelweiss Gartens is in design phase.
10. Needs Assessment for facilities and programs. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
0 Conduct focus group meetings
QConduct public hearings
Meeting conducted on March 3'd
0 Develop survey instrument
Survey underway.
® Review and accept final report
Parks Board: Draft report at October 11, 2005 regular meeting
Council review: Possibly in December
Meeting held with RPTS students to go over scope of the project on Nov 11 th 2004
11. Park Maintenance Standards Review and Direction. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1)
0 First quarter standards report
Report given at January 11 th regular meeting
QSecond quarter standards report
Report given at May 17rh regular meeting along with Playground Replacement Report
❑� Third quarter standards report
Report given at August 9th regular meeting.
0 Fourth quarter standards report
Standards distributed to board in October 11 th board packets.
® Develop recommendations for improvement
12. Southern Oaks Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
® Neighborhood celebration/dedication of park
® Review park plan for additional improvements
13. Support Greenways Program (Parks & Leisure, Strategy #2)
Q 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
® Review and assist with update of Greenways Master Plan
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 3 of 4
Updated: October 7, 2005
0 Continued support of Hike and Bike Task Force
Ken Fogle update at June 14th regular Parks Board meeting.
14. City Center Project support.
® Parks and Recreation office recommendations
Parks and open space area recommendations
City Council presentations made May 12tn and 26th
® Community Center facility recommendations
Staff scheduled report to Board planned for August
15. Develop plan of action for Northgate Park.
® Review existing Northgate Redevelopment Plan
® Develop recommendations for neighborhood parks
16. Explore new leisure programs and activities (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
QPassport program for Seniors
Fall session complete
® Passport program for Teens
0 Senior Olympics
Planning senior Olympics for 2006. Texas State Senior Games Board of Directors has officially sanctioned
the 2006 Brazos Valley Senior Games to be held in the Brazos Valley, April 20-23, 2006
0 International faculty and scholars picnic
Held successfully at Central Park pavilion on October 26, 2004; 2005 event to be held on September 29tn
Q 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
QBoard approval with revised By -Laws
Review and approval at November 9tn Regular meeting.
0 By -Laws approval by City Council
Approved by Council at the February 10tn meeting
�l Item Complete
Pending/On Hold
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 4 of 4
Updated: October 7, 2005
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O:/PARD Overview/Parks Inventories/Park System Inventoty.doc Revised October 11, 2005
Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Project Review Checklist
Date Received:
10-05-05
Park Zone:
15
Current Zone Balance:
0
Project Location:
Jones Butler Rd - South of FM 2818
Name of Development:
Squid Hill Subdivision
Phase:
N/A
Applicant:
Tiersa Hopkins
Address:
11720 Old Wellborn Rd.
City/State/Zip:
College Station, Texas 77845
Phone Number/Fax:
680-8087 Fax Number: 764-5872
E-mail:
Engineer/Planner:
Strong Surveying
Address:
1722 Broadmoor #105
City/StateZip:
Bryan, TX 77802
Phone Number/Fax:
979-776-9836 Fax Number: 731-0096
E-Mail:
REQUIRED COMPLIANCE
Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication
Single Family Dwelling Units: 1
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement: .01 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 1 = $198.00
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee:
Section 10-13-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit):
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit):
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit):
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
Section 10-13-4: 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?
If yes, staff recommends:
Section 10-13-7: Prior Park Acquisition
$358 x 1 = $358
$556 x 1 = $556
N/A
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? None Size:
Meets Board Policy?
Acreage in floodplain:
No Percentage:
Acreage in detention:
No Percentage:
Acreage in greenways:
No 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 October 11, 2005 regular meeting of the board,
voted unanimously to accept the cash dedication of $556.00 in lieu of land.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
City Council:
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Date Received:
Park Zone:
Current Zone Balance:
Project Location:
Name of Development:
Phase:
Applicant:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-mail:
Engineer/Planner:
Address:
City/StateZip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-Mail:
REQUIRED COMPLIANCE
Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Project Review Checklist
October 4, 2005
6
$85,743
Wellborn Road and Southwest Parkway
Dovetail / Woodlands of College Station
N/A
Dovetail Development, LLC
126 Briarcliff Road, Suite 9
Athens, GA
706-552-3980 Fax Number:
MDG (Municipal Development Group)
2551 Texas Avenue S., Suite A
College Station, TX 77840
979-693-5359 Fax Number: 979-693-4243
mdacstx(cDvahoo.com
Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication
Single Family Dwelling Units:
NA
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
545
Total Land Requirement:
4.36 Acres
Proposed Dedication:
3.78 acres
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained?
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): NA
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit): $160 x 545 = $87,200
$87,200 (Value of .58 acre, .58 x 125 =
Total Acquisition Fee: 72.5 units, $160 x 72.5 = $11,600
Section 10-13-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit):
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit):
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit):
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
Section 10-13-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment:
Parks Board review and decision:
Section 10-13-5: Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres?
If yes, staff recommends:
Section 10-13-7: Prior Park Acquisition
NA
$292 x 545 = $159,140
NA
$170,740
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Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed development? Southwest Park
Staff recommends the Dovetail development approved as per letter
If yes, staff recommends: October 4, 2005 including the land dedication and fees.
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. Island in the 100-year floodplain? Yes Percentage: ?
a. Detention/Retention? Size:
Meets Board Policy?
Acreage in floodplain: ?
Percentage:
Acreage in detention: ?
Percentage:
Acreage in greenways: ?
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 recommends acceptance of fees and land dedication as
Staff Recommendations: per letter dated October 4, 2005:
Dedication Request 4.36 Acres
Proposed 3.78 Acres
Remaining .58 Acres
Cash Value $ 11,600
Multi -family development Fee $159,140
TOTAL $170,740 and 3.78 Acres
Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: At the regular meeting of September 13, 2005, the Board
voted unanimously to accept the land dedication in whatever amount was required to complete
Southwest Park and that the street frontage requirement that is in the Park Land Dedication
Ordinance be met. At the regular meeting of October 11, 2005 the Board voted unanimously to
accept the developer's proposed dedication of 3.78 acres, $11,600 cash in lieu of land for the
remaining .58 acres, and the development fee of $159,140, for a total of $170,740 and 3.78 acres.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
City Council:
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Planning Solutions
Mr. Steve Beachy
Director of PARD
1000 Krenek Tap Road
College Station, Texas 77842
October 4, 2005
RE: Dovetail Development proposal for parkland dedication for The Woodlands of
College Station.
Dear Steve:
I appreciated the opportunity to visit with you on such short notice this morning. Chuck
and I had just completed a conference call with the Dovetail Development project team
and Greg Taggert and it was great to be able to instantly talk with you about options and
ideas.
The proposal from Dovetail Development is the dedication of the property from the
current Southwest Park boundary west to the western edge of the floodway of the creek.
This constitutes approximately 3.43 acres. Please note that all acreages will be finalized
with the survey from Mr. Taggert. Dovetail Development will also dedicate
approximately 0.15 acres bound by the private road, one fork of the creek and the current
Southwest Park. The City will have access through the private access easement to this
portion of the park.
There will still be approximately 0.71 acres required to be dedicated or addressed by fee
in lieu of land to make up the 4.36 acre requirement. My client is asking that this
remainder be handled by the fee in lieu of land option.
There will be a 40 foot wide easement dedicated through the Butler tract to comply with
the requirement for bikeways. The exact location of the easement will be determined as
the property goes through the platting process.
Dovetail Development realizes that Southwest Park will be an asset for their residential
development. With the development fee from Dovetail Development added to the
existing funds in the zone, the City would have enough to begin design and construction
of paths, maintenance access drives and other amenities such as lighted trails and design
elements that could be complementary to the Dovetail project. In any case, the Parks
1504 Foxfire Drive College Station, TX 77845 979-693-1213 www.IPSGroup.us
Department will hold public hearings to seek input on park development to serve the
needs of surrounding users. You indicated that with the land dedication and development
fee, the City could begin design right after the first of the year and could be under
construction by this time next year.
I appreciate your willingness to place this on next week's Park Board agenda. Mr.
Taggert will be submitting a revised drawing for inclusion in the packet. If there is
additional information needed please do not hesitate to let me know.
Sincerely,
r
be R. Kee, AICP
Cc: Mr. Chuck Ellison, Ellison Law
Mr. Bob Landers, Dovetail Development
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "SUBDIVISIONS" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That Chapter 9, "Subdivisions", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a
part of this ordinance for all purposes.
PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or
unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining
provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and
effect.
PART 3: That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof
shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor
more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall
continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said
Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its date
of passage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the
City of College Station.
EXHIBIT "A"
That Chapter 9, "Subdivisions", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas,
is hereby amended as follows:
1. By amending SECTION 10: "Requirements for Park Land Dedication" by
deleting the entire section and substituting the following:
SECTION 10: Requirements For Parkland Dedication
10-A Purpose
This section is adopted to provide recreational areas in the form of neighborhood park facilities
as a function of subdivision and site development in the City of College Station. This section is
enacted in accordance with the home rule powers of the City of College Station, granted under
the Texas Constitution, and the statutes of the State of Texas, including, but not by way of
limitation, Texas Local Government Code Chapter 212 (Vernon 1999; Vernon Supp. 2004-2005)
as amended from time to time.
It is hereby declared by the City Council that recreational areas in the form of neighborhood
parks are necessary and in the public welfare, and that the only adequate procedure to provide for
neighborhood parks is by integrating such a requirement into the procedure for planning and
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developing property or subdivisions in the city, whether such development consists of new
construction on vacant land or rebuilding and remodeling of structures on existing residential
property.
Neighborhood parks are those parks providing for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities
and located within convenient distances from a majority of the residences to be served thereby.
The park zones established by the Parks and Recreation Department and shown on the official
Parks and Recreation map for the City of College Station shall be prima facie proof that any park
located therein is within such a convenient distance from any residence located therein. The
primary cost of neighborhood parks should be borne by the ultimate residential property owners
who, by reason of the proximity of their property to such parks, shall be the primary beneficiaries
of such facilities.
Therefore, the following requirements are adopted to effect the purposes stated above and shall
apply to any land to be used for residential purposes:
10-B General Requirements
The City Manager or his designee shall administer this Section 10, Requirements for Parkland
Dedication with certain review, recommendation and approval authorities being assigned to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as specified
herein.
Dedications shall cover both land acquisition and development costs for neighborhood parkland
for all types of residential development. Dedications shall be based on actual dwelling units for
the entire development. Increases or decreases in final unit count prior to final plat will require
an adjustment in fees paid or land dedicated. If the actual number of dwelling units exceeds the
original estimate additional parkland shall be dedicated in accordance with the requirements in
this Section 10 with the filing of a final plat.
The methodology used to calculate fees and land dedications is attached hereto as Appendix 1
and incorporated and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes.
Fees paid under this Section may be used only for development or acquisition of a neighborhood
park located within the same Zone as the development.
1. Land Dedication
For single family developments the area of land to be dedicated for parkland purposes shall be
equal to one (1) acre for each one hundred one (101) dwelling units. For duplex and other multi-
family development this area shall be equal to one (1) acre for each one hundred twenty-five
(125) dwelling units.
The total amount of land dedicated for the development shall be dedicated in fee simple by plat:
a. Prior to the issuance of any building permits for multi -family development,
b. Concurrently with the final plat for a single phase development,
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c. For a phased development the entire park shall be either platted concurrently with
the plat of the first phase of the development or
d. The developer may provide the City with financial security against the future
dedication by providing a bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other alternative
financial guarantee such as a cash deposit in the amount of the appraised value of
the parkland. The financial guarantee shall be released upon dedication of the
parkland.
2. Fee in Lieu of Land
The amount of the Fee -in -Lieu of Land ("Fee") shall be set at an amount sufficient to cover the
costs of the acquisition of neighborhood parkland.
A landowner may elect to meet the requirements of Section 10.B.1, in whole or in part, by paying
a fee in the amount set forth below. Before making this election, for any required dedication
greater than three (3) acres, or for any development containing floodplain or greenway, the
landowner must:
a. Obtain a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and
b. Obtain approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to the Plat
Approval Procedures in Article 3.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
The fee shall be calculated as follows:
• One hundred ninety-eight dollars ($198.00) per dwelling unit for single family
development
• One hundred sixty dollars ($160.00) per dwelling unit for duplex and multi -family
development.
The total amount of the Fee calculated for the development shall be remitted:
• Prior to the issuance of any building permits for multi -family development or,
• Upon submission of each final plat for single family, duplex or townhouse development.
Fees may be used only for acquisition or development of a neighborhood park facility located
within the same Zone as the development.
The City Manager or his designee is authorized to accept the Fee for dedications of less than
three (3) acres where:
There is a sufficient amount of parkland existing in the park zone of the proposed
development or
• The proposed dedication is insufficient for a Neighborhood Park site under existing park
design standards.
This determination shall be made based on the Recreation, Park & Open Space Master Plan, as
amended from time to time.
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In addition to the land dedication, there shall also be a fee established that is sufficient to develop
the land to meet the Manual of Neighborhood Park Improvements Standards to serve the zone in
which such development is located. This fee shall be computed on the basis of three hundred
fifty-eight dollars ($358.00) per dwelling unit for single family developments and two hundred
ninety-two ($292.00) for duplex and multi -family development. The total fee shall be paid upon
submission of each final plat or upon application for a building permit, whichever is applicable.
4. Park Development Option in Lieu of Fee
A landowner may elect to construct the neighborhood park improvements in lieu of paying the
Park Development Fee under the following terms and conditions:
a. A park site plan, developed in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation
Department staff, must be submitted to the City Manager or his designee for
review. A site plan approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation and Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board is required upon submission of each final plat or
upon application for a building permit, whichever is applicable.
b. Within twelve (12) months from the date of said submission or application the
landowner shall submit detailed plans and specifications in compliance with the
site plan to the City Manager or his designee for review and approval.
c. All plans and specifications shall meet or exceed the Manual of Neijzhborhood
Park Improvement Standards in effect at the time of the submission.
d. If the improvements are constructed on land that has already been dedicated to
and/or is owned by the City, then the Developer must post Payment and
Performance Bonds to guarantee the payment to subcontractors and suppliers and
to guarantee Developer completes the work in accordance with the approved
plans, specifications, ordinances, other applicable laws and that City has issued a
Certificate of Completion for the improvements.
e. The construction of all improvements must be completed within two (2) years
from the date of the approval of the plans and specifications. A final, one-time
extension of twelve months may be granted by the Administrator upon
demonstration that said improvements are at least 50% constructed.
f. Completion and Acceptance — Park development will be considered complete and
a Certificate of Completion will be issued after the following requirements are
met:
i. Improvements have been constructed in accordance with the Approved
Plans
ii. All parkland upon which the improvements have been constructed has
been dedicated as required under this ordinance
iii. All manufacturer's warranties have been provided for any equipment
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g. Upon issuance of a Certificate of Completion, Landowner warrants the
improvements for a period of one (1) year as per the requirements in the Manual of
Neighborhood Park Improvements Standards.
h. The developer shall be liable for any costs required to complete park development
if.
i. Developer fails to complete the improvements in accordance with the
Approved Plans
ii. Developer fails to complete any warranty work
5. Reimbursement for City Acquired Parkland
The City may from time to time acquire land for parks in or near an area of actual or potential
development. If the City does acquire park land in a park zone, the City may require subsequent
parkland dedications for that zone to be in Fee -in Lieu -of -Land only. This will be to reimburse
the City for the cost(s) of acquisition. Once the City has been reimbursed entirely for all such
parkland within a park zone, this Section shall cease to apply.
10-C Prior Dedication or Absence of Prior Dedication
If a dedication requirement arose prior to enactment of this Section 10, that dedication
requirement shall be controlled by the ordinance in effect at the time such obligation arose,
except that additional dedication shall be required if the actual density of structures constructed
upon property is greater than the former assumed density. Additional dedication shall be
required only for the increase in density and shall be based upon the ratio set forth in Section
10.B. (Credit shall be given for land dedicated or fees paid pursuant to prior parkland Ordinance
Nos. 690, 983 or 2546.)
10-D Comprehensive Plan Considerations
The Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan is intended to provide the College Station
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a guide upon which to base its recommendations.
Because of the need to consider specific characteristics in the site selection process, the park
locations indicated on the Plan are general. The actual locations, sizes, and number of parks will
be determined when development occurs. The Plan will also be used to locate desirable park
sites before development occurs, and those sites may be acquired by the City or received as
donations.
Park Zones are established by the City's Comprehensive Plan, in the Park and Open Space
element and are configured to indicate service areas for neighborhood parks. Zone boundaries
are established that follow key topographic features such as major thoroughfares, streams, and
city limit lines.
10-E Special Fund; Right to Refund
All parkland fees will be deposited in a fund referenced to the park zone involved. Funds
deposited into a particular park zone fund may only be expended for land or
improvements in that zone.
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2. The City shall account for all fees -in -lieu -of land paid under this Section with reference
to the individual plat(s) involved. Any fees paid for such purposes must be expended by
the City within five (5) years from the date received by the City for acquisition and/or
development of a neighborhood park as defined herein. Such funds shall be considered to
be spent on a first -in, first -out basis. If not so expended, the landowners of the property
on the expiration of such period shall be entitled to a prorated refund of such sum,
computed on a square footage of area basis. The owners of such property must request
such refund within one (1) year of entitlement, in writing, or such right shall be barred.
10-F Parkland Guidelines and Requirements
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 and requirements shall be used in designing parks and
adjacent development.
Any land dedicated to the city under this section must be suitable for park and recreation
uses. The dedication shall be free and clear of any and all liens and encumbrances that
interfere with its use for park purposes. The City Manager or his designee shall
determine whether any encumbrances interfere with park use. Minerals may be reserved
from the conveyance provided that there is a complete waiver of the surface use by all
mineral owners and lessees. A current title report must be provided with the land
dedication. The property owner shall pay all taxes or assessments owed on the property
up to the date of acceptance of the dedication by the City. A tax certificate from the
Brazos County Tax Assessor shall be submitted with the dedication or plat.
2. 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. Sites should not be severely sloping or
have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for organized
recreational activities.
3. Land in floodplains or designated greenways will be considered on a two for one basis.
Two acres of floodplain or greenway will be equal to one acre of parkland
4. Where feasible, park sites should be located adjacent to greenways and/or schools in
order to encourage both shared facilities and the potential co -development of new sites.
5. Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that serves
the greatest number of users and should be located so that users are not required to cross
arterial roadways to access them.
6. Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements.
7. 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 Manager or his designee
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and must meet specific parks specifications in the Manual of Neighborhood Park
Improvements Standards.
8. Where park sites are adjacent to Greenways, Schools existing or proposed subdivisions,
access ways may be required to facilitate public access to provide public access to parks.
9. It is desirable that fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter of a park should abut a public
street.
10-G Consideration and Approval
Any proposal considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission under this Section shall have
been reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board or the City Manager or his designee
as provided herein, and a recommendation given to the Commission. The Commission may
make a decision contrary to the recommendation by a majority vote.
10-H Review of Land Dedication Requirements and Dedication and Development Fee
The City shall review the Fees established and amount of land dedication required at least once
every three (3) years. The City shall take into account inflation as it affects land acquisition and
park development costs as well as the City's targeted level of service for parkland per one
thousand population. Fees are authorized to be set by resolution of the City Council.
10-I Warranty Required:
All materials and equipment provided to the City shall be new unless otherwise approved in
advance by the City Manager or his designee and that all work will be of good quality, free from
faults and defects, and in conformance with the designs, plans, specifications, and drawings, and
recognized industry standards. This warranty, any other warranties express or implied, and any
other consumer rights, shall inure to the benefit of the City only and are not made for the benefit
of any party other than the City.
All work not conforming to these requirements, including but not limited to unapproved
substitutions, may be considered defective.
This warranty is in addition to any rights or warranties expressed or implied by law.
Where more than a one (1) year warranty is specified in the applicable plans, specifications, or
submittals for individual products, work, or materials, the longer warranty shall govern.
This warranty obligation shall be covered by any performance or payment bonds tendered in
compliance with this Ordinance.
Defective Work Discovered During Warranty Period. If any of the work is found or determined
to be either defective, including obvious defects, or otherwise not in accordance with this
ordinance, the designs, plans, drawings or specifications within one (1) year after the date of the
issuance of a certificate of Final Completion of the work or a designated portion thereof,
whichever is longer, or within one (1) year after acceptance by the City of designated equipment,
or within such longer period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any
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applicable special warranty required by this ordinance, Developer shall promptly correct the
defective work at no cost to the City.
During the applicable warranty period and after receipt of written notice from the City to begin
corrective work, Developer shall promptly begin the corrective work. The obligation to correct
any defective work shall be enforceable under this code of ordinances. The guarantee to correct
the defective work shall not constitute the exclusive remedy of the City, nor shall other remedies
be limited to the terms of either the warranty or the guarantee.
If within twenty (20) calendar days after the City has notified Developer of a defect, failure, or
abnormality in the work, Developer has not started to make the necessary corrections or
adjustments, the City is hereby authorized to make the corrections or adjustments, or to order the
work to be done by a third party. The cost of the work shall be paid by Developer.
The cost of all materials, parts, labor, transportation, supervision, special instruments, and
supplies required for the replacement or repair of parts and for correction of defects shall be paid
by Developer, its contractors, or subcontractors or by the surety.
The guarantee shall be extended to cover all repairs and replacements furnished, and the term of
the guarantee for each repair or replacement shall be one (1) year after the installation or
completion. The one (1) year warranty shall cover all work, equipment, and materials that are
part of the improvements made under this section of the ordinance.
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Quarterly Periods: First Ouarter. FY 2005 Overall % of Standards Met: 89%
Second Ouarter, FY 2005 Overall % of Standards Met: 89%
Third Ouarter, FY 2005 Overall % of Standards Met: 91%
Fourth Ouarter, FY 2005 Overall % of Standards Met: 89%
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L Athletic Facilities: Competitive Fields
East
South
West
1st
Quarter
96%
93%
86%
god
Quarter
94%
88%
91%
3`d
Quarter
96%
96%
93%
0
Quarter
94%
91%
91%
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Playgrounds
East
South
West
lst
Quarter
92%
95%
87%
2❑d
Quarter
89%
91%
89%
3`d
Quarter
89%
92%
94%
4th
Quarter
89%
91%
89%
III. Pavilion/Shelter Facilities
East
South
West
1st
Quarter
91%
94%
89%
2❑d
Quarter
91%
92%
87%
3`d
Quarter
94%
97%
90%
4th
Quarter
91%
90%
89%
IV. Tennis Courts
East
South
West
1st
Quarter
97%
98%
100%
2nd
Quarter
91%
89%
95%
3`d
Quarter
88%
89%
100%
4th
Quarter
88%
84%
91%
V.
Basketball Courts
East
South
West
1st
Quarter
98%
96%
96%
2nd
Quarter
96%
95%
98%
3`d
Quarter
98%
99%
98%
4`h
Quarter
99%
100%
100%
Ave. % of Stds Met
92%
91%
95%
92%
Ave_ . % of Stds Met
91%
90%
92%
90%
Ava. % of Stds Met
91%
90%
94%
90%
Avg. % of Stds Met
98%
92%
92%
88%
Ave. % of Stds Met
97%
96%
98%
100%
Prev, Yr. % of Stds. Met
86%
92%
88%
92%
Prev. Yr. % of Stds. Met
83%
86%
92%
90%
Prev. Yr. % of Stds. Met
90%
93%
90%
92%
Prev. Yr. % of Stds. Met
91%
96%
93%
91%
Prev. Yr. % of Stds. Met
94%
98%
96%
96%
VI. Sand Volleyball Courts
East South
I" Quarter
67%
93%
2❑d Quarter
70%
93%
3`d Quarter
93%
85%
4th Quarter
85%
74%
VII. Ponds
East South
1" Quarter 92% 87%
2°d Quarter 87% 90%
3`d Quarter 80% 93%
4`h Quarter 86% 86%
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East South
ls`
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93%
92%
2"d
Quarter
91%
90%
3`d
Quarter
90%
96%
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91%
93%
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East
South
151
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91%
93%
2"d
Quarter
89%
91%
3`d
Quarter
91%
93%
4`h
Quarter
90%
89%
West
89%
100%
100%
100%
West
33%
50%
44%
50%
West
95%
92%
96%
94%
West
84%
88%
89%
88%
Ave. % of Stds Met
83%
88%
93%
86%
Ave. % of Stds Met
71%
76%
72%
74%
Ave. % of Stds Met
93%
91%
94%
93%
Overall % of Stds Met
89%
89%
91%
89%
Prev. Yr. % of Stds. Met
81%
84%
79%
90%
Prev. Yr. % of Stds. Met
70%
76%
71%
73%
Prev. Yr. % of Stds. Met
88%
92%
89%
93%
Prev. Yr. % of Stds. Met
85%
90%
87%
89%
■ Implementation of the CIP Program
• Continuation of Staff Development
Parks & Recreation Department
Goals & Objectives FY2005
(Not Prioritized)
• Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
■ Implementation of Special Projects & Programs
Implementation of the CIP Program
❑V 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
0 Complete Management Academy
StatUS: The Assistant Director and all superintendents have completed the course.
QComplete Supervisory Academy (Mollie Binion, Darrel Harvey, Cameron Parker)
Status: Graduation November 16, 2004
Complete Emergency Management Academy (Cheletia Thomas, Darrell Harvey)
Status: Wednesdays January 12 - March 2
Complete NRPA Revenue Management School (David Gerling)
Status: Peter Lamont completed the two-year course; David Gerling completed the first year.
Q Complete TRAPS Conference (Steve Beachy, Eric Ploeger, Peter Lamont, Curtis Bingham, Sheila
Walker, Cheletia Thomas, Eli Williamson, Vera Solis, Zach Lowy, Carisse Depew, Scott Hooks, Geri Marsh.
Status: Complete
® Conduct Arbor Master Training (Parks & Leisure, #1)
Status: Working on schedule for fall session.
Attend the 11t" Annual Southeast Texas Grounds Maintenance Conference
Status: Complete
0 Attend the Texas Cooperative Extension Forestry Unit's Arboriculture 101'
(Curtis Schoessow, Scott Deffendoll, and David Pemberton)
Status: Four Saturdays in January 2005
® Coordinate and prepare for TRAPS Regional Workshop in Winter 2006
Status: 2005 conference re -scheduled for January 2006 in College Station
0 Attend Texas Turfgrass Conference (Scott Hooks, Gary Marske, Paul Rucker, Keith Fails)
Status: Conference attended, December 6th- 8th
Updated: October 7, 2005 Page 1 of 3
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
® Acquire new cemetery site and develop Master Plan (Core Services, #1)
Status: Appraisals complete; negotiations in progress
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
0 Continue efforts to make parks more intergenerational (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Report given at October, 2004 regular meeting; construction contract approved on March 10th and
under construction. Completion expected October 2005.
0 Review leisure service programs ( Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Softball program report October 12, 2004. Fall "Senior Passport' program complete; cricket league
proposal received. Internal review of Division 81 programs was been completed in April 2005.
0 Pursue cooperative efforts with the City of Bryan on joint programming (Parks &
Leisure, #2)
Status: Planning Senior Olympics for 2006; Men's D State softball tournaments July15-17 2005
® Develop veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Design contract approval at October 21, 2004 City Council meeting; In conceptual design
phase - plans reviewed by VPAC Phase II Subcommittee on February 11th. Plans 98% complete -
bids expected in December.
0 Promote performing arts (Parks & Leisure, #3)
Status: 2005 starlight concert series complete.
® Continued implementation of regional planning and development initiative
(Parks & Leisure, #4)
Status: Funding approval in BVSWMA FY 2005 budget; Appraisal complete; meeting on August 315t
with Congressman Chet Edwards and BVCOG. Federal funding possibilities being explored.
® Develop action plan for Northgate Park (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: On hold pending staff discussions
Develop Master Plan for Steeplechase (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: First public hearing held on February 23rd Second on March 29th, Board review scheduled
for May regular meeting.
® Implement Arboretum improvement plan (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: On hold pending Bee Creek channel improvements.
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
0 Continue implementation of automated registration software (RecWare)
Status: In progress; software installed; testing completed; training completed and software in use.
0 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
Updated: October 7, 2005 Page 2 of 3
® Continue investigation of the feasibility of implementing a Donations Program for
the Department
Status: Draft program complete.
® Conduct Program and Facilities Needs Assessment (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Agreement with TAMU's RPTS department approved; February - focus groups complete; public
hearing held on March 3rd; Parks Board focus group on March 8rh; all focus groups complete; survey results
being tabulated. Draft report to board on October 11, 2005.
L' Acquire and implement AED's at select PARD facilities
Status: Funding approved in FY 2005 budget; acquisition complete; training held April 1-2.
L' Acquire and install Wolf Pen Creek street banners (Economic Development, #1)
Status: Banner design complete; bid awarded for 36 steel banners; signs received; installation pending until
light poles can be painted. Signs installed in August 2005.
® Facilitate Cricket program (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Facilitate start of user group; site identified for facility, organization of group in progress. On hold.
® Northgate Music Series (Parks & Leisure, #3)
Status: Initial funding approved. On hold.
0 Investigate Lincoln Center staffing possibilities
Status: Reorganization with existing positions complete. Two Assistant Center Supervisors in place as of
February Isr
® Decide what should be done with old buildings at Lincoln Center
Status: Staff met with Lincoln Former Students in April; funding requested for testing services. On hold
pending funding approval.
-/ I Item Complete
\\� Pending/On Hold
Updated: October 7, 2005 Page 3 of 3
STRATEGIC PLANS IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR
OCTOBER 2005 - DECEMBER 2005
Core Services.
City Marketing Plan :.
Core Services
Employee
S 3
Communicatlot* Plan,
_
Core Services
Advisory Board
S 3
Communioatlon
.
Core Services
Cooperationwith
S 3
700T for .:.;
Landscaping Capital x,
Prajech
Gore Services'
° Employee
S 6
R00agnition, Systiemsr--;
Gore Services
; Performance
S 6
EaaluitloOystems �
Parks &"Leisure
Parks Malkenance
Steve
Vim' '
Services
Stannards
' � �qs8
oss
S1
Parks &'Leisure
urban Forest
,Steve,
Services
I ar agement Plan,
ft4ss-;
S'1
Parks & Leisure
Greenway i 8,1keway
Services:.
.
Plans',.
S1
Parks & Leisure;
Public Appearance
Services
Issues
1,
Barks & Leisure
Services
- tntergenera�tional �'
"Parks'
Stever Ric, ,
Pete V'; David'
S 2,W.
.
4th Quarter maintenance
standards to board 10/11/2005
DRAFT Report to Board on
10/11/2005
Needs Assessment to Council
MOVED TO DECEMBER
ASA State Bids
Expected Completion
Senior report to Parks & Rec.
Board
ASA National bids
Online/ Phone Rec Testing
Senior Report to City Council
Needs Assessment to Council
Out to Bid
NOTE: Shaded items have been completed.
VPAC II
3 Additional fields included in design
Expected update through council
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY `05
September 30, 2005
(Lincoln Plavground
Under Construction
Pete
PK0533
$50,000
'05 Gen. fund
11/05
(Cemetery Land Acquisition
Pending Land Contract
Ross
GG9905
$275,000
'98 G.O.
Unknown
(Steeplechase Park Development
Out to Bid
David
Pk0502
$315,000
Community Dev.
12/05
(Veterans Park Phase II
In Design
Ric
P0501
$6,925,000
'03 Bond
10/07
IW A. Tarrow Spray Park
In Design
Ric
PK0503
$245,000
Community Dev.
I — intergenerational Project
CIP Summary
Nil
Under Construction
Under Contract
Pending Contracts
Bids Received
Out to Bid / Re -Bid
In Design
Pending Land Contract
On Hold u
No status 1
Park Land Dedication
Northqate Park Acquisition
Cy Miller Park Sign Bed
Under Construction
Peter
PK0532
$9,000
Zone 3 Funds 10/15/05 $8,667
jl
Central Park Ball field entrance Improvements
In Design
David
Redevelopment
Fund
$27,000
(Youngblood Memorial
Out to Bid
David
PK0534
$4,000
Zone 3 Funds
(Central Park Life Trail
I n Desi F
David
Central Pond Sailfish Walk
I
complete
David
PK0405 1
$48,600
n6 $ Funds la/15104, iV3104 $46,690
ZONE
Zone 4 Funds +
Raintree Improvements Concrete Walks
I On Hold
Pete
NA
$0 $15,000'98 Bond
Hold Pete NA $0 Zone 4 Funds
ZONE 6 - $85,901
1
Southwest Park Development
On Hold
Pete/David
$90,000
Zone 6 Funds
Lemon'tree Park Disc Golf
Complete '��
Pete V PK0527
�6'00`6
�Funds &06 4116106 $3726
a Zone6JJ
Gabbard Park Sidewalk I
On Hold
David NA
$0
Zone 6 Funds
ZONE 7 - $267,983
lJohn Crompton Park Development I I
] Under Construction
Pete PK9803
$710,000
Zone 7Funds Oct. 10/05
ZONE 8 - $��2,O11__._
JJ
ZONE
llII
ZONE 10 - $188,125
IDesign Edelweiss Gartens
I In Design
Pete
ZONE 11 $28,643
-71
Park Land Dedication Summary
Under Construction
z
Under Contract
0
Bids Received
0
Pending Contracts
0
Out to Bid
0
In Design
4
Pending Land Acquisition
0
On Hold
5
O.-IProject&ICIPICIP & Park Land Ded Project List. doc Page 2
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY `06
October 4, 2005
Lions Park Basketball Court &
(Cover
I Field Redevelopment
(University Park Development
INorthgate Restrooms
(Lincoln Center Walk Cover
!I New Forestry Shop
(Veterans Park Phase II
(WPC Multipurpose Building
W.A. Tarrow Spray Park
(Lincoln Playground
Jack & Dorothy Miller Park
Basketball Court Cover
Ilntergenerational Park
Additions
(Steeplechase Park
Development
No status
In Design
In Design
In Design
In Design
Under Construction
In iar�easYw�stien
Capital Improvement Projects
Pete
Pete
David
Ric
Ric
Ric
Ric
Ric
Ric
Pete
Pete
Under Construction David
PK0300
PK0410
PK0520
P0501
PK0503
PK0533
PK0512
PK0513
$220,000
$39,000
$400,000
$300,000
$45,000
$100,000
$6,925,000
$700,000
$245,000
$50,000
CDBG
General Fund
FY '05
CDBG
'03 Bond
'03 Bond
WPC T.I.F.
Community Dev.
'05 Gen. fund
$175,000 '05 General Fund
$310,000 '03 Bond
10/07
5/06
10105
9/05
9/05
Out to Bid David Pk0502 $315,000 Community Dev. 12/05
iq Land Contract Ross GG9905 $275,000 '98 G.O. Unknown
CIP Summary
Under Construction
3
Under Contract
I 0
Pending Contracts
1
Bids Received
0
Out to Bid / Re -Bid
I 1
In Design
I 4
Pending Land Contract
1
On Hold
0
No status
6
I — Intergenerational Project
Park Land Dedication
Park
Cy Miller Park Sign Bed
Central Park Ball field entrance Improvements
Youngblood Memorial
Central Park Life Trail
• 1
Raintree Improvements Concrete Walks
Windwood Improvements Concrete Walks
Southwest Park Development
Gabbard Park Sidewalk I
•� , . .
John Crompton Park Development I
On Hold
Zonal Funds
Under Construction
Peter
PK0532
$9,000 Zone 3 Funds 10/15/05
In Design
David
Redevelopment
Fund
In Design
David
PK0534
$4,000 Zone 3 Funds
In Design
David
Zone 4 Funds +
On Hold
Pete
NA
$0 $15,000'98 Bond
On Hold
Pete
NA
$0 Zone 4 Funds
On Hold Pete/David
On Hold David NA
Under Construction Pete PK9803
In Design Pete
$90,000 Zone 6 Funds
$0 Zone 6 Funds
$710,000 Zone 7 Funds Oct. 1/05
Under Construction 2
Under Contract 0
Bids Received 0
Pending Contracts 0
Out to Bid 0
In Design 4
Pending Land Acquisition 0
On Hold 5
I - Intergenerational Project
O:/Projects/CIP/CIP & Park Land Ded Project List. doc Page 2
Senior Services Coordinator Report
September 26, 2005
Senior World Passport Program
The International Programs Office at Texas A&M University and The Parks and
Recreation Department are co -sponsoring this free program for seniors. All session take
place at the Teen Center. Upcoming sessions:
October 4th Tunisia at 10:00am
October 20th Italy at 10:00am
October 25 Syria at 10:00am
"Howdy Teams"
The Howdy Teams are volunteers serving as greeters who welcome the passengers as
they arrive in College Station at Easterwood Airport. Currently, thirteen flights arrive
daily throughout the week and volunteers are needed on weekends and holidays. Each
shift is approximately 20 — 30 minutes.
Aerofit Center
Aerofit is having October Senior Fest for individuals 55 and over. You will receive a
free trial membership for the month and Special Events are scheduled throughout the
month. Contact Carol at 823-0971 for more information.
Exploring Lunch Lecture Series
The Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series kicked off the fall season with a
continuation of the World War II focus. The lecture for September featured Red Cashion
with "WWII The Homefront". Lunch is served at the College Station Conference Center
at 11:30am and the speaker begins at 12:00noon. Please make a reservation by calling
764-3491.
Upcoming Lectures:
October 19: "Buffalo Soldiers" — Eddie Harrison
November 16: "Transportation" — Peter Hugill
December — No Lecture
Computer Club
September 281h at the Center for Regional Services we have Dr Henry Hill speaking on
Tax Planning
October 121h at the College Station Utility Service Center we have Clara Mounce
speaking on an overview of the services available in our local libraries
October 261h at the Center For Regional Services we have Kevin and Martha White for a
hands on demonstration of GIMP also secheduled for November 2" d.
Xtra Education Classes
Computer Classes and bridge are is session. The Genealogy class and Intro to Field
Archaeology did not make. Registration overall was down slightly this session.
Senior Services Coordinator Report
September 26, 2005
Senior World Passport Program
The International Programs Office at Texas A&M University and The Parks and
Recreation Department are co -sponsoring this free program for seniors. All session take
place at the Teen Center. Upcoming sessions:
October 4th Tunisia at 10:00am
October 201h Italy at 10:00am
October 25 Syria at 10:00am
"Howdy Teams"
The Howdy Teams are volunteers serving as greeters who welcome the passengers as
they arrive in College Station at Easterwood Airport. Currently, thirteen flights arrive
daily throughout the week and volunteers are needed on weekends and holidays. Each
shift is approximately 20 — 30 minutes.
Aerofit Center
Aerofit is having October Senior Fest for individuals 55 and over. You will receive a
free trial membership for the month and Special Events are scheduled throughout the
month. Contact Carol at 823-0971 for more information.
Exploring Lunch Lecture Series
The Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series kicked off the fall season with a
continuation of the World War II focus. The lecture for September featured Red Cashion
with "WWII The Homefront". Lunch is served at the College Station Conference Center
at 11:30am and the speaker begins at 12:00noon. Please make a reservation by calling
764-3491.
Upcoming Lectures:
October 19: "Buffalo Soldiers" — Eddie Harrison
November 16: "Transportation" — Peter Hugill
December — No Lecture
Computer Club
September 281h at the Center for Regional Services we have Dr Henry Hill speaking on
Tax Planning
October 12th at the College Station Utility Service Center we have Clara Mounce
speaking on an overview of the services available in our local libraries
October 261h at the Center For Regional Services we have Kevin and Martha White for a
hands on demonstration of GIMP also secheduled for November 2°d.
Xtra Education Classes
Computer Classes and bridge are is session. The Genealogy class and Intro to Field
Archaeology did not make. Registration overall was down slightly this session.
College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 26, 2005
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd.
10:00am
MINUTES
Members Present: Patricia Boughton, E.E. Burns, Laura Holmes, Edgar Jones, Robert
Meyer, Neal Nutall, Raymond Reed, Colleen Risinger, Yvonne Stevens, Doreen Todd and
Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Joyce Davis, Rick Heaney, Dorothy Hernandez, Jack Hernandez, Joe
LeCour and Haskell Monroe
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers
I. Call to order The Meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Robert Meyer,
Chairman. The committee expressed appreciation for the 2006 Monthly Monitors
received by the Parks and Recreation Department.
H. Hear visitors No visitors present
III. Welcome New Committee Members There were no new members
IV. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on August 29, 2005 One correction
to the minutes. On item V, Robert Meyer should replace Robert Monroe. Joanna
Yeager made the motion to approve the minutes with the above correction. Ray
Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed.
V. Consideration, discussion and possible action concerning report on public
meetings on future Senior Center Marci Rodgers reported on the two public
meetings held and said that 45 attended the first meeting and 31 attended the
second meeting. The committee was thanked for their assistance in the meetings.
Discussion suggested that the sub -committee meet to develop a plan to promote
and encourage more citizen input and support for the facility. Ray Reed made the
motion that an article be written and submitted to the Eagle and Golden Eagle
suggesting that service groups or other senior organizations contact the Senior
Services Coordinator for a presentation. Service organization suggested included
the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, A&M Retired Professors, Lincoln Center, The
Villas of Rock Prairie and Active Advantage. Joanna Yeager seconded the motion.
The motion was approved.
VI. Consideration, discussion and possible action concerning painting
"Locomotives on Parade" The committee discussed the possibility of painting a
locomotive in support of the George Bush Library "Locomotives on Parade"
exhibit. The committee was offered the opportunity to participate using one of the
locomotives purchased by the City of College Station. Colleen Risinger made the
motion that the Senior Advisory Committee not be involved with the painting.
Patricia Boughton seconded the motion. The motion passed.
VII. Senior Services Coordinator Report (See attached report)
VIII Next meeting and agenda items: Monday, October 31, 2005
• Senior Friendly Award Presentations to HEB and Home Instead
• Report from Senior Center Sub -Committee
IX. Adjourn The committee adjourned at 11:25am
MINUTES
Workshop Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
And
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Thursday, August 18, 2005, at 5:30p.m.
College Station City Hall
Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION College Station, Texas
Planning et1 Development Services
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Scott Shafer, commissioners."Marsha
Sanford, Bill Davis, Dennis Christiansen, John Nichols and Harold Strong.'
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:; Chairperson,
Jodi Warner, Gary Erwin, Carol Blaschke, Jeannie McCandless, Gary Thomas, Jahn Crompton,
Glenn Schroeder and Kathleen Ireland.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF PRESENT
Jennifer Reeves and Jennifer Prochazka, Sehio
Development Services Director Joey Dunn, Gradut
Engineer Alan Gibbs, Planning Intern Crissy Hartl;
Transportation Planner Ken Fogle, Assistant Plat
Director Lance Simms and Staff Assistant Lindgren.
Parks
Ploger
1
Call to
Ken Reynolds.
Scotti.
Staff Planners Lindsay Boyer,
Planner Trey Fletcher. Planning and
Civil Engineer Josh Norton, Assistant City
evelopment Coordinator Bridgette George,
ing and Development Services Assistant
STAFF"PRESENT: First Assistant City Attorney Roxanne Nemcik,
cation Director Steve Beachy, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Eric
c Works Director Mark Smith.
Commissioner Shafer called the workshop meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. for the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Jodi Warner called the workshop meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Amendments to the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 9: Subdivisions, Section 10: Requirements for Park Land Dedication
and Northgate Ordinance.
Mark Smith, Director of Public Works, stated that he had been working on revisions to
the current Subdivision Regulations and would like recommendations from the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission so that changes
P&Z Workshop Minutes August 18, 2005 Page 1 of 6
can be made and so that it can be presented to council. Mr. Smith stated that there are
two major changes in the ordinance. The first one is to provide a process for developers
to build parks within their developments. Mr. Smith stated that the old ordinance did not
provide well for that purpose. The second major change is that in the cases of smaller
park land dedication, where there are less than 3 acres to be dedicated and there is already
adequate park land in the zone that the development is taking place, we would allow an
administrative decision to accept a fee in lieu of park land dedication. Mr. Smith stated
that one more major difference is when floodplain is accepted as park land it will take
two acres of flood plain to equal one acre of park land. At this time Mr. Smith asked for
any discussion on the issues or anything that had been seen in the ordinance that board
members and commissioners would want to discuss. Mr. Smith stated that he was ready
to take notes and make revisions further if necessary.
Commissioner John Nichols asked if dedicating
burden on the developers. Mark Smith stated tha
the developers when the park land is dedicated
causes problems with access and also with 'the fi
currently the developers dedicate portions ' of
development or provide a financial fee in lieu
phase has been completed and the park land is
developer.
the park land all at once up front was a
t it does cause somewhat of a burden for
all up front. Mr. Smith states that this
nancing package. Mr. Smith stated that
park land through each phase of the
of park land dedication, and when the
dedcated the fee is reimbursed to the
Chairman Scott Shafer asked if this was, something thy:; the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board is in agreement with. Chairperson Jodi Warner stated that their board
has been meeting off and on regardmg,;this item for tl 'past 18 months and at this time
they are comfortable with the wording of the Subdivision Regulations regarding the park
land dedication.
There was discussion regarding this item between members of the board and commission.
There seemed to be some concern regarding the building of smaller parks if the language
was left this way. Positives and negatives of this were discussed and an agreement was
reached.
Commissioner Bill Davis asked if this would apply to developments that happen in the
ETJ. Mark Smith stated that this would not apply to developments that happen in the
ETJ. Mr; Davis asked'Jf there was a mechanism in place to ensure that parks will be built
within develobment.in'the ETJ.
Roxanne Nemcik, Assistant City Attorney, stated that there are some cities looking into
park land dedication in the ETJ. Currently the City of College Station does not require
park land dedication in the ETJ. Ms. Nemcik stated that this would need to be researched
further as to a way that this could happen.
Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that one way this could happen
would be for the City to allocate funds to go out and buy land in advance of
developments to ensure that park land will be available in future developments. Mr.
Beachy stated that this has happened in some cases.
P&Z Workshop Minutes August 18, 2005 Page 2 of 6
John Crompton, Parks and Recreation Board, stated that he feels that the City Council
should create a policy that the City purchase land in the ETJ and purchase the land as a
City reserve and when development occurs the developer should reimburse the city for
the park land, as their fee in lieu of park land dedication, after the development has been
completed and then continue with the park land dedication. Mr. Crompton also stated
that he thought both the Planning and Zoning Commission and Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board should put together a joint committee and go out and explore with the
developers to see if this can be done.
Members of the board and commission agreed with this suggestion and felt it was a good
idea.
Mr. Crompton stated that he feels that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the
Planning and Zoning Commission meet again and, discuss the issues of community and
neighborhood parks and land values. He also suggested that it may be time for the City
to look at applying a different land value for each zone. Mr. Crompton also suggested
that a group of realtors be used to give the City a current and correct value of the land so
that when the City is being reimbursed for the park laxld fee, an appropriate amount is
being paid.
Chairperson Jodi Warner, stated that parks sell the prdiperty for the developers and that
the developers want to get something on the ground thit is useful to the development.
Ms. Warner stated if you are the first one to move into a neighborhood and you have
small children, then you have to wait seven or eight years to have a park developed, when
the park is on the ground the children are grown and have no interest in the park, in most
cases. Ms. Warner stated that we want to encourage, especially with the growth and
diversity within the community that the parks be useful in the most fastideous manner.
Chairman Scott Shafer stated „that Chairperson Warner brought up a good point. Mr.
Shafer also feels that' getting in frb of the development may help to address this issue.
Mr. Shafer also feels that if _we get better pieces of land as park land dedication and phase
people onto parks, they will biecome such nice social places and eyes on parks make them
safer and they sell houses bef e' r that way.
Commissioner Sanford suggested that language be inserted to the ordinance to read that a
professional certified appraiser be hired in order to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Commissioner Nichols suggested that staff examine other options for this and then
submit to council. Mr. Smith stated that the revised language will read that a current
professional certified appraisal be completed. Commission Davis motioned for staff to
examine other possibilities of ensuring fiscal responsibility, insert the appropriate
language and submit to Council. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion,
motion passed (14-0).
Mr. Compton suggested that each board/commission meet individually and decide on
their sub -committees for the following topics: mechanism for updating land value,
community parks, ETJ parks, City to purchase land as a reserve for park land ahead of
development. It was decided by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
Parks and Advisory Board that they would meet individually and select their sub-
committees and then meet again.
P&Z Workshop Minutes August 18, 2005 Page 3 of 6
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5.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action of the draft Subdivision Regulations.
Mr. Smith stated that that his goal was to get through Chapter 9: Subdivisions, Section
10: Requirements for Park Land Dedication and Northgate Ordinance and review it with
the board and commission and then make any appropriate revisions. He stated that at this
time he did not have any additional information to review with the commission or board
regarding the subdivision regulations.
Members from the Planning and Zoning Commission and from the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board expressed a great deal of interest regarding street trees. Both groups felt
that this needs to be presented to City Council as a priority.
Commissioners from the planning and zoning commission stated that they would like to
review placement of sidewalks and streets, maintenance, detention ponds and trees on
one of the next workshop meetings.
Kathleen Ireland motioned to adjourn the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
Gary Erwin seconded the motion, motion passed(8-0).
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on th6 City Council June '05 Policy Retreat
Report and the Key Result Area of Growth Management,
Joey Dunn, Director of Planning and Development SOvicbs, gave a presentation
regarding the Key Result Area of Growth Management,. Mr. Dunn reviewed the
following topics of the growth management plan. Topics were rate and timing of growth,
location of growth, amount and density of growth, cost of growth, quality of growth and
plan implementation.
Several commissioners requested to see a copy of the 1997 Growth Report.
Mr. Compton asked Mx Dunn if the City, of College Station conducted a fiscal impact
analysis. Mr. Dunn stated that currently a fiscal impact analysis is not conducted. He
also stated that we do not h4.ve an ongoing fiscal impact model that is used.
Alan Gibbs, Assistant City Engineer, stated that currently the impact fees are being
reviewed city wide so that the proper burden will be impacted by new development. This
will mainly be in reference to utilities.
Commissioners and board members had discussions regarding having a plan or a vision
to keep things as planned so individuals or businesses have the choice of an urban life-
style within the city and also have the choice of a rural life-style so that individuals can
live within the ETJ or outside the city limits.
It was discussed to work on growth management as a sub -committee in order to be able
to present something to City Council at a later date.
Discussion of minor and amending plats approved by Staff.
❖ 05-111 Richards Subdivision Phase 2
Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner, gave a short presentation regarding the Richards
Subdivision Phase 2. Ms. Hitchcock stated that this was one residential on Sterling
P&Z Workshop Minutes August 18, 2005 Page 4 of 6
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7
Street, this was not previously platted, therefore, it did not have to meet the regulations
for the older subdivisions. The lot is about 75' X 100'.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action of the P&Z Plan of Work.
Commissioners volunteered for sub -committees.
Sub -committee joint with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Bill Davis, Scott
Shafer and Marsha Sanford.
Sub -committee Growth Management and Comprehensive Plan Amendment: John
Nichols, Dennis Christiansen and Harold Strong.
Sub -committee for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment joint with Bryan Planning and
Zoning Commission: John Nichols, Dennis Christiansen, Harold Strong and Scott
Shafer.
Commissioners also expressed interest on setting up two lunch meetings to meet with
Mark Smith and go over several topics regarding the subdivisf6n regulations.
Commissioners wanted to do this before the draft is complete.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings:
❖ New Commissioner
Presentation, discussion,
This item was taken care
committees and its members.
will forthcoming and that new
for them.
on September 14, 2005, and on October 12,
11 be meetings regarding the impact fees.
reminder and a more specific agenda as to
n2s.
ssible action regarding appointments for sub -committees.
item 6. Please see item 6 for individual sub-
9. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Planning and Zoning Member
may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation
shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Commissioner Nichols suggested that an update on the meeting regarding Sebesta Road
between staff and the neighborhood be put on the agenda for review with the
Commissioners.
Commissioner Davis asked for a future agenda item to discuss how the City is planning
to track the appearance requirements, landscaping requirements and commercial property
developments so that we do not end up with concrete pastures. Commissioner Davis
P&Z Workshop Minutes August 18, 2005 Page 5 of 6
suggested that when commercial property comes in they should have a requirement like
the requirement of park land dedication.
Commissioner Nichols suggested that the Neighborhood Overley District be put on the
next workshop meeting agenda. At this time commissioners will decide on
representatives for this sub -committee or if one individual wants to take on this project.
10. Adjourn
Commissioner Davis motioned to adjourn.
motioned, motion approved (6-0).
Approved:
Scott Shafer, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Attest:
Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant
Planning and Development Services
ended the
P&Z Workshop Minutes August 18, 2005 Page 6 of 6
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 Ojd4,1c) t Ov Grob- wL' vL "
meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the reason(s) specified:,
n f �
Signature
Requests for Absence must be submitted to the Parks Staff Assistant at 764-3414 prior to the
meeting date-
Pam Springfield - Pardon
Page 1
From:
<Erwin74@aol.com>
To:
<Pspringfield@cstx.gov>
Date:
10/4/2005 12:45:50 PM
Subject:
Pardon
Pam,
I will be out of town the week of October 10, 2005. 1 am asking for a
Pardon for the Board meeting of October 11, 2005.
Thank you
Gary
M'-
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
parks & Recreation Needs Assessment
Survey
Conducted for the City of College Station
by
The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Texas A&M University
2005
Residents
I
1. How often does your department work
with or on
the following
College Station
Park facilities
and programs? (Circle one on
each line)
About
About
A few
Almost
Once
Once
Times
Not
Daily
a Week
a Month
a Year
at All
Neighborhood/Community Parks..
D
W
M
Y
N
Walking Trails/ Bike Paths.........
D
W
M
Y
N
Recreation Center .................
D
W
M
Y
N
Outdoor Basketball Courts ........
D
W
M
Y
N
Wolf Pen Ainphitheatre.............
D
W
M
y
N
Lincoln Center ........................
D
W
M
y
N
Picnic Tables/Pavilions .............
D
W
M
Y
N
Ponds/ Lakes ........................
D
W
M
Y
N
Swimming Pools ..................
D
W
M
Y
N
Playgrounds .........................
D
W
M
Y
N
Volleyball Courts ..................
D
W
M
Y
N
Tennis Courts .......................
D
W
M
Y
N
Athletic Fields ......................
D
W
M
Y
N
Senior Programs .....................
D
W
M
Y
N
Kids Klub .............................
D
W
M
Y
N
Xtra Education .....................
D
W
M
Y
N
Teen Activities ....................
D
W
M
Y
N
Fitness Programs .................
D
W
M
Y
N
Festivals/Events ..................
D
W
M
Y
N
EXIT Teen Center ................
D
W
M
Y
N
Urban Forests ....................
D
W
M
Y
N
City Tree Streets ................
D
W
M
Y
N
City Right of Ways .............
D
W
M
Y
N
City Visual Quality .............
D
W
M
Y
N
Greenways .......................
D
W
M
Y
N
City Employees
2
2. The Parks Department has a limited amount of resources and seeks guidance on where best to invest them. Please circle the
PRIORITY LEVEL you feel should be associated with each of the following items (Circle one
on each line).
Provide lighting for walking and jogging paths ............................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more shade trees at parks ...........................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide quiet, green spaces throughout the city ..........................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide storage for sports leagues equipment ............................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide playgrounds at athletic fields .....................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more walking paths around parks and athletic fields.........
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Improve accessibility for those with disabilities
(e.g., pool lifts, sidewalks, parking, bathrooms) ........................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Link, parks, neighborhoods, and schools with hike and bike trails ....
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide a wider variety of aquatic classes ................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Acquire additional park land .................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Offer Xtra Education Classes on weekends ................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more access to the indoor pool at the Junior High School
during school vacations........................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more art and music programs .....................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide personal growth classes (e.g., car maintenance, career
development)..................................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more seasonal color and landscaping in parks ..................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide tables in parks for chess, checkers, cards ........................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide space for new activities such as cricket, lacrosse, rugby ......
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Improve public bus transportation to existing park and
recreation facilities............................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more directional signs identifying the way to parks..........
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Place more benches in parks and along trails .............................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide technology in parks (wireless access, geocoding) ..............
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Allocate more funds to enhance the maintenance of existing parks.....
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more undesignated, open play space at neighborhood parks ...
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more trees along city streets ..........................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
City Employees
3
Provide a designated Senior Center ............................................ NONE LOW MEDIUM HIGH
3. Please identify the top 5 facilities from the following list on which you would like to see College Station give priority in its
investments over the next ten years. Please ONLY SELECT 5 facilities and put a check alongside each of them.
Open Space Fields
Dog Park
Nature Center
Cultural/Art Center
Large Regional Park
Outdoor Neighborhood Pools
Art/Music Facilities
Indoor pool
Frisbee Golf Course
_ Skate Park
Indoor Recreation Center
Archery fields
Ponds/Lakes
Senior Center
Indoor Tennis Courts
Outdoor Tennis Courts
Gardens/ Arboretum
Remote Control Model Airplane Facility
Equestrian Trails
Walking/Biking Trails
Adult Baseball Fields
Adult Softball Fields
Adult Soccer Fields
Adult Football Fields
Fitness Stations
Playgrounds
Youth Baseball Fields
Youth Softball Fields
Youth Soccer Fields
Youth Football Fields
Camping Areas
Indoor Play Areas
Horseshoe pits
Pavilions
Neighborhood Parks
Zoo
Picnic Areas
Water Park
Bocce courts
Nature Trails
Extensive regional trail system (15 - 20 miles)
4. In the following section, please read each statement and CIRCLE the response which indicates how much you
agree or disagree with each statement regarding College Station Parks.
Strongly I have no Strongly
Agree Agree Knowledee Disagree Disagree
I am well-informed about College
Station's park facilities and recreation
programs .................................... SA A NK D SD
The Department should work more
closely with schools to develop parks
and offer programs ......................... SA A NK D SD
College Station parks and recreation
facilities are accessible to people with
disabilities .................................. SA A NK D SD
College Station Parks are well
maintained and clean ....................... SA A NK D SD
In general, I am satisfied with the
facilities and services provided by the
Parks & Recreation Department......... SA A NK D SD
City Employees
4
The Department should work more
closely with police and fire
departments on safety in
parks/neighborhoods ...................... SA
Overall, the City of College Station has
a 'bark -like" ambiance about it........... SA
Strongly
Agree
The swinuning pools are too
crowded ...................................... SA
I am well-informed about plans for
parks in my neighborhood ................ SA
It is easy for me to offer feedback to
the park department and to obtain
answers from them to any questions..... SA
The Department should work more
closely with neighborhood groups to
plan and maintain parks ................... SA
Automobile traffic around parks should
be diverted or slowed down ...................
SA
I can get to my favorite park facilities
on foot or by bicycle .....................
A
NK
D
SD
A
NK
D
SD
I have no
Strongly
Agree
Knowledge
Disagree
Disagree
A
NK
D
SD
A
NK
D
SD
A
NK
D
81)
A
NK
D
SD
A
NK
D
SD
SA A
NK
D
SD
5. To help the city prioritize future investment decisions we would like you to please indicate,
how IMPORTANT you
view each of the following issues in the City of College Station?
Not at all
Extremely
In College Station, Important
Neutral
Important
Helping youth to develop into productive citizens is ........ 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Improving air quality is ........................................ 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents
from their homes is .............................................. 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Convincing businesses to locate in this community is ..... 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Providing role models for adolescents is ..................... 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Supporting and working with community
health organizations is .......................................... 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Providing amenities in the community that older
adults want is ..................................................... 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is.. 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
City Employees
5
Designing programs specifically for older adults is..........
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Getting tourists to spend money in the city is .................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Helping people build healthy lifestyles ........................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is... 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time is
... 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Not at all
Extremely
In College Station,
Important
Neutral
Important
Requiring that developers provide park space for people
in their developments is ..........................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Helping adults build skills that can be used in the
workplace is ......................................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained is ...............
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Offering programs that meet the needs of people
who are unemployed is .............................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved
in the community is .................................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity is ......
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Protecting enviromnentally sensitive areas is ....................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Encouraging executives and professionals to live
in this community is ...............................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Supporting and working with community welfare and
employment agencies is ...........................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Providing programs at which retired people can
socialize together is ................................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Hosting events that bring tourism revenue
to local businesses is ............................................... 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
6. In this section, we are interested in your perceptions of the
College Station Parks and Recreation Department's CURRENT
CONTRIBUTIONS to each of the items
The College Station Parks and Recreation
Department's Contribution to:
Very
Very
Small
Neutral
Large
Helping youth to develop into productive citizens is ........
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Improving air quality is ........................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents
from their homes is ..............................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Convincing businesses to locate in this community is .....
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
City Employees
6
Providing role models for adolescents is .....................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Supporting and working with community
health organizations is ..........................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Providing amenities in the community that older
adults want is .....................................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is..
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Designing programs specifically for older adults is..........
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Getting tourists to spend money in the city is .................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The College Station Parks and Recreation
Department's Contribution to: Very
Very
Small
Neutral
Large
Helping people build healthy lifestyles ........................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is...
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time is ...
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Requiring that developers provide park space for people
in their developments is ..........................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Helping adults build skills that can be used in the
workplaceis ......................................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained is ...............
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Offering programs that meet the needs of people
who are unemployed is .............................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved
in the community is .................................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity is ......
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas is ....................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Encouraging executives and professionals to live
in this community is ...............................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Supporting and working with community welfare and
employment agencies is ...........................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Providing programs at which retired people can
socialize together is ................................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Hosting events that bring tourism revenue
to local businesses is ...............................................
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
We are collecting the following information in order to understand the
characteristics of our study participants.
All of the information will be kept confidential and only reported at the group level.
Which of the following best represents your employment
category with the city of College Station? (check one)
Part-time
What Department are you employed in?
City Employees
Front-line and support staff
Middle Management
Senior Management
Is there anything else you would like to tell us regarding College Station's Park and Recreation Services?
City Employees
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
parks & Recreation Needs Assessment
Survey
Conducted for the City of College Station
by
The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Texas A&M University
2005
Residents
I
1. The Parks Department has a limited amount of resources and seeks guidance on where best to invest them.
Please circle the
PRIORITY LEVEL you feel should be associated with each of the following items (Circle one on each line).
Provide lighting for walking and jogging paths ............................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more shade trees at parks ...........................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide quiet, green spaces throughout the city ..........................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide storage for sports leagues equipment ............................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide playgrounds at athletic fields .....................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more walking paths around parks and athletic fields.........
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Improve accessibility for those with disabilities
(e.g., pool lifts, sidewalks, parking, bathrooms) ........................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Link parks, neighborhoods, and schools with hike and bike trails ....
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide a wider variety of aquatic classes ................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Acquire additional park land .................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Offer Xtra Education Classes on weekends ................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more access to the indoor pool at the Junior High School
during school vacations........................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more art and music programs .....................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide personal growth classes (e.g., car maintenance, career
development)..................................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more seasonal color and landscaping in parks ..................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide tables in parks for chess, checkers, cards ........................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide space for new activities such as cricket, lacrosse, rugby ......
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Improve public bus transportation to existing park and
recreation facilities............................................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more directional signs identifying the way to parks..........
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Place more benches in parks and along trails .............................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide technology in parks (wireless access, geocoding) ..............
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Allocate more funds to enhance the maintenance of existing parks.....
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more undesignated, open play space at neighborhood parks ...
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Provide more trees along city streets ..........................................
NONE
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
PARD Employees
2
2. Please identify the top 5 facilities from the following list on which you would like to see College Station give priority in its
investments over the next ten years. Please ONLY SELECT 5 facilities and put a check alongside each of them.
Open Space Fields Dog Park
Nature Center
Cultural/Art Center Large Regional Park
Outdoor Neighborhood Pools
Art/Music Facilities Indoor pool
Frisbee Golf Course
Skate Park Indoor Recreation Center
Archery fields
Ponds/Lakes Senior Center
Indoor Tennis Courts
Outdoor Tennis Courts Gardens/ Arboretum
Remote Control Model Airplane Facility
Equestrian Trails Walking/Biking Trails
Adult Baseball Fields
Adult Softball Fields Adult Soccer Fields
Adult Football Fields
Fitness Stations Playgrounds
Youth Baseball Fields
Youth Softball Fields Youth Soccer Fields
Youth Football Fields
Camping Areas Indoor Play Areas
Horseshoe pits
Pavilions Neighborhood Parks
Zoo
Picnic Areas Water Park
Bocce courts
Nature Trails Extensive regional trail system
(15
- 20 miles)
3. To help the city prioritize future investment decisions we would like you to please indicate, how IMPORTANT
you
view each of the following issues in the City of College Station?
Not at all
Extremely
In College Station, Important
Neutral
Important
Helping youth to develop into productive citizens is ........ 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Improving air quality is ........................................ 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents
from their homes is .............................................. 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Convincing businesses to locate in this community is ..... 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Providing role models for adolescents is ..................... 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Supporting and working with community
health organizations is .......................................... 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Providing amenities in the community that older
adults want is ..................................................... 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is.. 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Designing programs specifically for older adults is.......... 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Getting tourists to spend money in the city is ................. 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Helping people build healthy lifestyles ........................ 1
2
3 4 5
6
7
PARR Employees
3
Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is... 1
Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time is ... I
Requiring that developers provide park space for people
in their developments is .......................................... 1
Not at all
2 3 4 5 6 7
2 3 4 5 6 7
2 3 4 5 6 7
Extremel
In College Station,
Important
Neutral
Y
Important
Helping adults build skills that can be used in the
workplaceis ......................................................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained is ...............
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Offering programs that meet the needs of people
who are unemployed is .............................................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved
in the community is .................................................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity is
...... 1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas is ....................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Encouraging executives and professionals to live
in this community is ............................................... 1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Supporting and working with community welfare and
employment agencies is ...........................................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Providing programs at which retired people can
socialize together is ................................................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Hosting events that bring tourism revenue
to local businesses is ...............................................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
4. In this section, we are interested in your perceptions of the College Station Parks and Recreation
Department's CURRENT
CONTRIBUTIONS to each of the items
The College Station Parks and Recreation
Department's Contribution to:
Very
Very
Small
Neutral
Large
Helping youth to develop into productive citizens is ........
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Improving air quality is ........................................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Ensuring that parks are easily accessible to residents
from their homes is ..............................................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Convincing businesses to locate in this community is .....
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Providing role models for adolescents is .....................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Supporting and working with community
health organizations is ..........................................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Providing amenities in the community that older
adults want is .....................................................
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
PARR Employees
4
Reducing the amount of energy consumed by residents is.. 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Designing programs specifically for older adults is.......... 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Getting tourists to spend money in the city is ................. 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Helping people build healthy lifestyles ........................ 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Developing attractions that draw people from other cities is... 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The College Station Parks and Recreation
Department's Contribution to: Very
Very
Small
Neutral
Large
Providing youth with positive ways to fill their free time is ... 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Requiring that developers provide park space for people
in their developments is ..........................................
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
Helping adults build skills that can be used in the
workplaceis ......................................................
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
Keeping neighborhood parks well maintained is ...............
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
Offering programs that meet the needs of people
who are unemployed is .............................................
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
Encouraging Senior Citizens to become involved
in the community is .................................................
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
Educating residents on the benefits of healthy activity is ......
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas is ....................
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
Encouraging executives and professionals to live
in this community is ...............................................
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
Supporting and working with community welfare and
employment agencies is ...........................................
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
Providing programs at which retired people can
socialize together is ................................................
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
Hosting events that bring tourism revenue
to local businesses is ...............................................
1 2
3 4
5
6 7
5. We are collecting the following information in order to understand the
characteristics of our
study participants.
All of the information will be kept confidential and only reported
at the group level.
Which of the following best represents your employment category with the PARD? (check one)
Part-time
Front-line, support staff
Supervisors
Senior Manager (Superintendents/ Directors)
Is there anything else you would like to tell us regarding College Station's Park and Recreation Services?
PARR Employees
PARD Employees
City of College Station
lent of Parks and Recreation
2005 Needs Assessment
Dapartman1 of Racroation, Park and Taurlam
Process
12 NGTs from January — March
Survey sent to 1,200 residents in
June (800 SFH, 400 MDU)
Sf frvav sRnt to 745 emnlovees in
Introduction
PARD updating Recreation, Park and Open
Space Master Plan
— Designed to provide general guidance for
development of programs and faciliti .
Information from several source 'lized to
determine and priori ,' eds
• Focus Groups (N
n Public Meeting
» Community Survey
NGT Participation
• Groups
— Neighborhoods
— Environmental Groups
— Aquatics
— External Athletics
— Citizens with
— TAMU Students
Disabilities
— Teens
— Seniors
— Special Interests
— Internal Athletics
— Lincoln Center
— Advisory Board
— Open Public Forum
NGT Process
• Answer Question:
— What park and recreation facilities and services are
lacking in the College Station area which are
necessary to support the needs of your family or the
Survey Design
Developed from NGT data
Reviewed by PARD employees
Sections
— PARD Use
• By Household representing 790 residents
— PARD Position/Performance
— PARD Priority Levels (specific factors)
— Investment Level
— PARD Priorities (Pick 5)
— Service/Facility Statements (Agree/Disagree)
— Demographics
NGT Results
• Overall major themes
— Trails and linkages
— Non -designated open space (not ball fields)
— Communication
Survey Methodology
• June mailed 1,200 surveys to residents
— Incentives buy one, admit one free ice skating pass
— Drawing for free Swimming Pool pass
July mailed out 745 employee
surveys
6
Response Rate
• 534 and 341 usable surveys were returned
• 45% and 46% response rates
Findings — Frequency of Use (T2)
• Neighborhood/Community
- Playgrounds
- Ponds/Lakes
- Picnic tableslPavilion
• Walking Paths/Trails
• Pools
i
Findings —Profile Table 1
- Ages 18-34 Underrepresented
- Ages 35+ Overrepresented 74.76%
Summer months 46.43%
Sample Stratification (8001400)
- Ethnicity, gender, and
rental/owner profiles reasonably
compatible 11114 36i4 6
Findings — Frequency of Use (T2)
• Recreation Services
- Fewer than 20% of Households
• Wnikinn PnthclTrnilc
M
Findings — Level of Priority (T3)
• Trails
— Provide lighting for walking and jogging
paths
—More hike and bike paths linking parks,
neighborhoods, schools
— More paths around parks/fields
Findings — Level of Priority (T3)
Neighborhood/Community Parks
—Acquisition of more park land
— Enhancement of maintenance at existing
Findings — Level of Priority (T3)
• Trees
— Provide more shade trees
— Provide more trees along city parks
— Provide quiet, green spaces throughout the
city
Level of Priority (T3A)
• PARD Employees differed somewhat from
Residents
— Trails 3, 4, and 12
— Two of Greening City Items 11, 16
— Maintenance and Acquisition 1 an 10
• Pride in what they dol
• Enhancing Parks Reinforced
— Placing more benches (8)
— Providing playgrounds at fields (5)
— Providing undesignated play space at Dar
2
Level of Priority (T3B)
• City Employees reflected 2 of th Residents'
priorities
-Trails ranked 1, 4, 8
-Three Greening City
• Less support for Acquis
• Less support Enhance ance (9)
• Additional High Priorn
- Senior Center (5)
-Athletic Fields (6)
Priority Investment Areas (T5)
• Trails 1, 2, and 7th
— Aggregate- TOP
• Neighborhood Parks, Ponds,
Lakes, Arboretums
— Invest more in water and
Horticulture
— Water System and Staff
ZOO
• Water Park
— Feasibility Study
• Art/Music, Dog Park, Senio
Center
Level of Tax Support (4)
• About half keep Same Level
• About 37% willing to increase the level
Priority Investment Areas (T5A)
• Zoo
• Water Park
• Camping Areas, adult softball fields, skate
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Priority Investment Areas (T513)
Service Quality Issues (T6&6B)
• Communication
('Employees Too 6B) ..
—Offering Feedback/
Obtain answers to
questions
— Not -well informed abou
PARD's offerings
— Need Web based
position
Service Quality Issues (T6)
• Residents Primarily
Satisfied
— Complimentary about
Maintenance Quality and
uality of Facilities
— Only 6% Not Satisfied
with PARD's offerings
• Work with ISD, Police,
Neighborhoods
Alternate Community Goals (7)
• PARD can contribute to wider Community Goals
— Preventing Youth Crime (72% 6 and 7)
— Enhancing Real Estate Values (60% 6 and 7)
— Other goals consistently 50%
• Except Retirees and Underemployed (41 % and 36 %)
— Only 6% Not Satisfied with PARD's offerings
• Provides Rationale
— Youth sports, teen and after school programs
— Interest in Parks, trails, and "Greening City'
0
Alternate Community Goals (7A&B)
• PARD Staff Consistent
— Preventing Youth Crime
— Enhancing Real Estate Values
Additional Importance
—Attracting Tourism
• Overall, employees appreciate of the economic
development contribution of tourism — that is not
shared by the residents.
Perceived Contributions to
Community Goals (8)
• Reposition Youth, Real Estate, and Health
with community goals to improve support
Perceived Contributions to
Community Goals (8)
• Scores Disappointingly Low
— Preventing Youth Crime (72% important)
— 21 %, PARD large or very large contribution
• Highest contribution- Real Estate
— Only 30.5%
• Impact on Community Health low
— PARD should look to expand role
— Reposition Youth, Real Estate, and Health with
community goals to improve support for PAR
Perceived Contributions to
Community Goals (8A&B)
• PARD staff responses higher than residents
• City Staff higher than Residents lower than
PARD
• Same three high rankings as Residents
— Youth,
— Real Estate, and
— Attracting Tourists
• Disconcerting that in most cases most, PARD
staff were unaware of the PARD's potential
contributions
7
Perceived Extent of Collaboration (9)
• Range of Services with Perceives Collaboration —
Remarkable!!
• PARD reaches out to other departments for
assistance
• Staff integrating efforts across boundaries
• Three Highest Areas of Collaboration
— City Right of Ways
— Neighborhood/Community Parks
— Visual Quality
Perceived Extent of Collaboration (9)
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