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Home My WebLink About12/13/2011 - Regular Agenda Packet - Parks Board (2)CITY OF COLI,EGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Road College Station, TX 77845 1. Call to order and Roil Call. 2. Possible action concerning requests for absences of members. 3. Hear visitors. 4. Consideration, possible approval, and discussion of minutes from the meeting of November 8, 2011.. 5. Update and discussion regarding the Brazos Valley Senior Games. 6. Update on the Mayor's Council on Wellness. 7. Consideration, possible approval, and discussion on development adjacent to Southwood Community Park. 8. Discussion and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Goals for FY12. 9. Report and discussion concerning teen issues. 10. Report, possible action, and discussion concerning the current Capital Improvements Program: ➢ Capital Improvements and Park Land Dedication Project Lists of December 2011. 11. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A Board 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. ➢ Next Regular Meeting N January 10, 2012, The Green Room at Wolf Pen Creek 12. Adjourn. The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TOO) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.csfx.gov. Notice is hereby given that a Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of College Station, Texas will be held on the 13th day of December 2011. For the meeting to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road, College Station, Texas, 77845. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the day of , 2011, at p.m. City of College Station, Texas BY: Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary 1, 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.gov. 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 , 2011. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BY: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZOS Subscribed and swam to before me on this the day of , 2011. Notary Public — Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:OOPM, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Road College Station, TX 77845 STAFF PRESENT: David Schmitz, Director; Amanda Putz, Board Secretary; Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator; David Gerling, Recreation Superintendent; Venessa Garza, Greenways Program Coordinator; Jason Schubert, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Services BOARD PRESENT: Jon Denton, Chair; Susan Fox, Fred Medina, Shane Wendel, Shawn Reynolds, Sherry Ellison VISITORS PRESENT: Jesse Durden, CapRock; Joanna Yeager, Senior Advisory Committee; Frank Duchmasclo, Senior Advisory Committee 1. CaI1 to order and Roll Call. The meeting was called to order with a quorum present at 7:08PM. 2. Possible action concerning requests for absences of members: George Jessup, Ida Bellows, and Billy Hart had sent in requests for absence. Shane Wendel made a motion to approve the absence requests submitted, and Fred Medina seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. N Sherry Ellison arrived at 7:09PM N 3. Hear visitors: Hearing none, this item was closed. 4. Consideration, possible approval, and discussion of minutes from the meeting of November 8, 2011: Shane Wendel made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted, and Sherry Ellison seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. 5. Update and discussion regarding the Brazos Valley Senior Games: Jon Denton reported on the Brazos Valley Senior Games update. Discussion followed. Fred Medina made a motion to accept the recommendations for the College Station Parks and Recreation Department to assume the responsibility of the Senior Games, and Susan Fox seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 6. Update on the Mayor's Council on Wellness: David Schmitz, Director, briefly reported on the Mayor's Council on Wellness. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 7. Consideration, possible approval, and discussion on development adjacent to Southwood Community Park: Jesse Durden with CapRock, presented the concept plan to the Board. There was a request that a ten (10) foot multi -use path as shown on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan be built on park land on the west side of the development, and that the developer be credited for the costs from their community park development fees to build the path on the park land. Sherry Ellison read a letter written from Anne Hazen regarding a concern for the development. Discussion followed. Shane Wendel made a motion to accept the suggested hike and bike path (approximately 200 yards) to be constructed and funded by the community park development funds that would be paid by the developer, and Fred Medina seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. 8. Discussion and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Goals for FY12: Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 9. Report and discussion concerning teen issues: This item was postponed to the January meeting. Hearing none, this item was closed. 10. Report, possible action, and discussion concerning the current Capital Improvements Program: Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner, reported on the Capital Improvement Project Lists. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. ➢ Capital Improvements and Park Land Dedication Project Lists of December 2011 11. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A Board 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: ➢ Next Regular Meeting N January 10, 2012, The Green Room at Wolf Pen Creek ➢ Teen Issues ➢ Review Park Land Dedication Ordinance 2 December 13, 2011 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 12. Adjourn: Fred Medina made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Shawn Reynolds seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the meeting adjourned at 8:05PM. 3 December 13, 2011 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Senior Games — College Station Parks & Recreation Recommendation: The College Station Parks & Recreation department will assume responsibility for organizing and offering the College Station Senior Games beginning in 2013. These games will be considered to be regional Senior Games in Texas and will be affiliated with the National Senior Games. Considerations: 1. The Senior Games event is aligned with the Health & Wellness Goal and related strategy (promote active recreation programs for all ages) in the College Station Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan. 2. A regional Senior Games event is aligned with Economic Development, Strategy 3, (promote and support the attraction of special events for the purpose of economic growth) of the College Station Comprehensive Plan. 3. The Texas Senior Games Association and remaining association funds will resolve all indebtedness of the Brazos Valley Senior Games Association (BVSGA) before this organization is dissolved. 4. Resources from the BVSGA that include a full complement of medals for a senior games event and promotional materials will be donated to the College Station Parks & Recreation Department. 5. The BVSG have been affiliated with the National Senior Games. Today, regional, state and national games are conducted in all 50 states. A summary of participation levels and the financial health of the BVSG over the past six years are provided in the following listing. Year Participants Financial Statement (date) Yr 1 2006 235 $15,586.89 (11-20-06) Yr 2 2007 265 $17,573.00 (3-31-07) Yr 3 2008 351 $24,036.72 (11-30-08) Yr 4 2009 408 $13,678.99 (11-30-09) Yr 5 2010 683 $ 5,714.54 (10-30-10) Yr 6 2011 463 $ 2,301.41 (8-31-11) City Vision Statement Parks and Recreation Department Mission Statement "to provide a diversity of facilities and leisure services which are geographically and demographically accessible to our citizens" City of College Station Comprehensive Plan Parks, Greenways & the Arts Goal "...achieve and maintain a diversity of parks, greenways, and the arts for leisure and recreation as well as for entertainment, education, and culture to achieve a high quality of life for all residents and visitors" Proposed Goal and Strategy Categories For College Station Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan Resource Conservation & City Character Health & Wellness Economic Sustainability Connectivity & Mobility Parkland & Neighborhood Character Diversity in Recreation & Cultural Programs Responsible Governance Goals Resource Conservation & City Character Protected open space, natural features, and natural resources contributing to the unique character desired for various areas of the City and for the City as a whole Health & Wellness Parks and Recreation system enabling residents to attain and sustain an active lifestyle and reduce the economic costs associated with poor health Economic Sustainability Parks and Recreation system that adds economic value to the City through enhanced property values, reduced medical costs, and through attraction of guests and participants to events and programs Connectivity & Mobility Parks and open spaces linked together and to the City's vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian networks Parkland & Neighborhood Character High -quality environments located in close proximity to as many residences as practical meeting the needs and levels of service of those residents Diversity in Recreation & Cultural Programs Opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities and to celebrate the diversity of cultures found in the community Responsible Governance Cost-effective system where those generating demand for facilities and programs provide the means to deliver those facilities and programs and where partnerships are maximized Key: El Incomplete In Progress Complete Strategies Resource Conservation & City Character • Greening the City through park restoration, plantings, streetscape, etc. • Preservation of open spaces through acceptance of land dedications and acquisition • Support Sustainability practices and Green parks and recreation design and operations ❑ Support the Grimes County Regional Park initiative Health & Wellness • Support a Senior Center initiative and program ▪ Support the Mayor's Council on Wellness • Promote active Recreation programs for all ages Economic Sustainability • Identify and support one or two signature events within the community Q Ensure that parks, preserved open space, greenways, etc are located within close proximity to residences • Support and recommend capital improvement programs and projects in park and recreation facilities • Develop CSPARD partnership/sponsorship opportunities El Conduct annual review and update user fees for facilities and programs Connectivity & Mobility ■ Link parks to larger transportation system • Link parks to greenway system ▪ Use parks to further implementation of the City's adopted Plans (Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood plans, thoroughfare plan, bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways plan, etc. • Coordinate with Greenways coordinator, make suggestions, and comment on the Master Plan, and Hike and Bike Trail System (For Our Reference: Continue from this point forward — Next Board Meeting) Parkland & Neighborhood Character f1 Renovate and enhance existing parks and facilities Meet future parks and recreation needs through a diversity of context -based park types (such as regional parks, community parks, neighborhood parks, linear parks, etc.) Provide open space and parks in close proximity to residences Preserve open space areas that contribute to the character of a neighborhood or contain significant natural features Promote safe and well -maintained park and recreation facilities for all to use as needed. Review the Park Land dedication ordinance and provide recommendations to City Council (as needed). C9,1a.a a Jow' + t • i") Diversity in Recreation and Cultural Programs V\e'l Provide inter -generational facilities in all parks and facilities Develop a community/senior center within the City Provide high -quality youth programs and facilities Continue development and programming of the Wolf Pen District as a unique facility that protects significant natural features, offers gathering places for the entire City, and offers opportunities to celebrate our City's diversity in the arts and culture vfOromote and support family and youth oriented ivitjes Responsible Governance, Accountability and Commu ication ❑ identify projected O&M costs for facilities and programs and identify revenue sources to meet these needs ❑ Develop and implement the "pay to play' concept for recreation programs and facilities ❑ Seek out and implement partnership opportunities with CSISD, private recreation providers, private developers, land trusts, and others ❑ Develop an effective communications and marketing plan ❑ Support Staff and Citizens in the endeavors to make the parks and recreation system a quality based department in everyday operations and customer service PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS & PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY `12 DECEMBER 1, 2011 Capital Improvements Projects Capital Improvements Project Projects Status Manager Project # E P1 1 9 Budget ,;\.: 400,, Funding Source :�...,, ... ...f Genial trnd Completion Date Expected ` / Actual S l 1 S ^➢ 1O111 7011 Final Cost S ,b't "1.Y�'� I$ O'''Q [- 1 S yam.,.., A eIre,Eleltt1r11�at ort1Jpgrade& Caom Bleii ' t mated CentraFPark ttinulus emp1eted CPD /Pete 001012 $21 1tii00 Stimulus Funds, alrpw ParK Playground lmprovemen omplet d ... ; ..... ......_ _ . Pe e V ..., :: i4s0- .... $73,SQQ Zone 17t71 .... ..,. "95,139i3 r- $133,500 . - , :$80 0p.o,o) 0, . , . 5A l._.. i. Skate Park Construction Substantial Completion Pete V. PK0911 $720,000 GOB '08 8/11 12/11 Veterans Stimulus Improvements Under Construction Pete V. GG1013 $295,000 Stimulus Funds 6/12 Sandstone Shade Cover Under Construction Pete V. PK1108 $27,000 GOB '08 12/11 University Park Parking Lot Improvements Under Construction CPD / Pete V. PK0410 $100,000 GOB '08 + Zone 2 Funds 2/12 Emerald Forest Park Improvements Under Construction Pete V. PK0713 $106,000 GOB '08 3/12 Thomas Shade Cover Under Construction Pete V. PK1112 $30,000 GOB '08 12/11 Lick Creek Nature Center Design In Design CP/David S.l Amy A. PK1102 $100,000 GOB '08 Lick Creek Iron Bridge Trail In Design Pete V. PK1201 $100,000 GOB 08 4/12 Central Maintenance Shop Design On Hold CPD/Pete V. PK1101 $200,000 GOB Georgia K. Fitch Out to Bid Pete V. PK1104 $103,500 CDBG 3/12 WPC Festival Site Re -Bid CPD/David S./Amy A. WP0901 $1,000,000 TIF Funds 9/12 Southwood Picnic Area Sidewalk Out to Bid Pete V. PK1117 $60,000 Zone B Funds 3/12 Central Concessions Building Pending Council Approval CPD/Pete V. PK1001 $930,000 GOB '08 6/12 Project Totals (Excluding On Hold Projects) On Hold Funds $3,855,000 $200,000 CIP Summary .i�iC ,S rry ) ^.'S'f".r:*';X 4 ta�3'Z«,..➢3...e,.-,�. s: ,5.tC.�S' u."Ex'➢ Pending/On Hold 1 Pending Council Approval 1 In Design 2 Design Completed 0 Out to Bid / Re -Bid 3 Bids Received 0 Pending Design Contract 0 Pending Construction Contract 0 No Status 0 Under Construction 5 Public Hearins Scheduled 0 RFQ's — Design 0 ............................................................................................................................... Total 16 '. Park Land Dedication d Pro'ePrioritized l rarrc aria Status ` uearcarion Project Manager Project # rrojecrs Budget Funding Source Coe Expected/Actual; tron Finai Cost ZONE 1 - $18,207 ZONE 2 — $29,683 ZONE 3 $167,359 Central Park Rainwater Harvesting In Design Pete V. / CP PK1012 $50,000 Zone 3 ZONE 4 - $36,535 Carters Crossing Park Development In Design Pete V. PK1202 $36,000 Zone 4 8112 ZONE 5 -'$194 ZONE 6 — $397,033 Southwest Hike.& Bike Trail, Phase 1 In Design CP & Pete V. PK0806 $268,000 Zone 6 4112 ZONE 7 - $172,329 r a bn t ees7lr° attein `' Gom iete PetefV }�1�0 @�i 3,608 efle 9�1111 1, ZONE 8 $50,47.5 Emerald Forest Park Playground & Improvements Under Construction CP & Pete V. PK0713 $63,000 Zone 8 3/12 ZONE 9 - $24,744 ZONE 10 - $301,827 ZONE 11-'.($259)::` ZONE 12 - $26,025 ZONE 1.3 -:$709 . . ZONE 14 - $80,486; ZONE 15 - $461,250. ZONE 16- 20 $0 " ZONE 21..- $1,078 ZONE 22 -'23 -$0 ZONE 24 - $17,526 ZONE 25 - $0 ZONE 26. - $3,247 ZONE 27-29 $Q. Completed Projects Total Design & On Hold Total Under Construction Total $3,608 $354,000 $63,000 Community Park Funds $19,838 $416,277 $69,396 $0 Park Land Dedication Summary 1 F 9�.d TM^w`el'�',1•.„UP�i-,%`C,,.[ Pending / On Hold 0 In Design_ 3 Out to Sid / Re -Bid mm 0 Bids Received 0 Pending Construction Contract 0 Pending Design Contract 0 Under Construction 1 Under Contract 0 Public Hearin• 0 5. Non -Park C!P Projects P Projects Barron Road Phase II Land and lrri•ation Landscape Plan for Electric Substation In Design Design Completed Project..'' Manager Pete V. ST1026 WF0175 160/1 $250,000 $10, 000 Funding Source Streets Capital Fund Completion Date Final Expected 1 Cost .. Actual ®- 12/11 Completed Project Total Non Park Summary . „ C. elet'61'00 - , �'<..: } F 4 ubstan fad, Co B Iet en.. tT :...... In Design Design Completed IIIIIIIEIIIIIIII Out to Bid 0 Bids Received 0 inspection 0 Pending Construction Contract 0 Under Construction Total. 0 2 AGENDA BRYAN + COLLEGE STATION LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011 5:15 p.m. Carnegie History Center 111 S. Main Street Bryan, TX 77803 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS 4. PREVIOUS MINUTES -- October 2011 5. MONTHLY STATISTICS — October 2011 6. OLD BUSINESS -Mounce Remodeling update 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT 9. REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 17, 2012 AT THE CLARA B. MOUNCE LIBRARY 10. ADJOURN Please notify the Adm. Asst. Laura Mills, 209-5614, if you are unable to attend. College Station Board Members should also complete the absence request form and submit to the office of the College Station City Secretary one week prior to meeting date. FOR INFORMATION ON SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, TDD OR OTHER TRANSLATION OR ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR, LARRY KOENINGER AT 209-5611. PLEASE TRY TO CONTACT THE ABOVE PERSON AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE MEETING SO THAT YOUR REQUEST MAY BE ACCOMMODATED. See Page 2 for 2012 Meeting Dates MEETING DATES 2012 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD January 17, 2012 Clara B. Mounce Library February 21, 2012 Carnegie History Center March 20, 2012 Larry J. Ringer Library April 17, 2012 Clara B. Mounce Library May 15, 2012 Carnegie History Center June 19, 2012 Larry J. Ringer Library July 17, 2012 Clara B. Mounce Library August 21, 2012 Carnegie History Center September 18, 2012 Larry J. Ringer Library October 16, 2012 Clara B. Mounce Library November 20, 2012 (possibly on November 13, 2012) Carnegie History Center December 2012 No Meeting MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BRYAN + COLLEGE STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD OCTOBER 18, 2011 On the 18TH day of October 2011, the Bryan + College Station Public Library System Advisory Board of the cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, met in regular meeting at the Clara B. Mounce Library, 201 E. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803. 1. Larry Ringer, President, called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. and the following were present: 2. ATTENDANCE Name Present/ Absent # of meetings held since appointment # of meetings attended since appointment 81 Larry Ringer, President P 87 Sonia Gangotena A 34 25 Robert McGeachin P 9 8 Helen Kunz P 29 24 Carroll Johnson A 46 25 Dorothy Hagen P 11 11 Charles Smith P 28 28 Felicia Glover P 3 3 3. Other attendees were Dr. Larry Koeninger, Library System Director; Kathy Nixie, Ringer Library Manager; and Laura Mills, Adm. Asst. 4. The previous meeting minutes of September 20, 2011 were approved as corrected. 5. The monthly stats for September were reviewed. Dr. Koeninger explained the large increase of items added to the collection at Ringer was due to problems with the One -click Digital eaudiobooks. The records added were not actually in our collection. The records will be deleted next month and only the items we actually own will be in the catalog. 6. There was no old business. 7. In new business, Larry Ringer stated that the Friends of the Library Book Sale will be October 29 and 30th. 8. Dr. Koeninger's Librarian's report is attached. 9. There were no requests for agenda items for the next meeting to be held on November 15, 2011 at the Carnegie History Center. 10. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 pm. Larry Ringer, President Larry Koeninger, Library System Director Library Advisory Board October 18, 2011 BTOP Grant i. Computers deployed 2. eAudiobooks i. Recorded Books Player scheduled to launch this week 3. Parking Garage i. Open to Public 11/11/11 ii. Will have free parking for library staff on top level 4. Kathy Nixie i. 361-249-0387 (c) ii. 979-764-3725 (w) iii. knixie@bryantx.gov DECEMBER EVENTS Parks & Recreation Department 1 City of College Station DECEMBER EVENTS Christm s at the Creek: Ali,+If Pen Creek HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS I Dec. 2, 3, 9 £ 10 j 6 - 9 p.m. Three Stages of Live Performances Free Hayrides Free Cookies and Hot Chocolate Free Joy lump Free Crafts for the Kids Free Live Nativity Presents with a Purpose - non-profit agencies will have booths set up presenting alternative giving options for the holidays Food Vendors Beautiful Lighting Displays PHOTOS WITH SANTA I Dec. 2, 3, 9 Se 10 6 - 9 p.m. Visit with Santa in the Green Room! Bring your own camera for photos or you can purchase a photo for $4. PRIVATE RESERVATIONS WITH SANTA Private reservations with Santa will be $20 per time slot. *Amount of tirne needed is determined by number of people in party. For reservations call 979.764.3486. Here is the schedule: ® Sunday, Dec. 4 (5-8 p.m.) ® Saturday, Dec. 10 (2-5 p.m.) • Sunday, Dec. 11 (12-6 p.m.) • Wednesday, Dec. 14 (6-9 p.m.) PERF'ORIvi NCES 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 - Shelli Kruger School of Dance, Suzanne's School of Dance, Aggie Wranglers, Expressions Dance and Music, Creek View Elementary Show Choir, BCS Junior Drill Team & Rudder RangeRettes, Freudian Slip & TAMU Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 3 - Shelli Kruger School of Dance, New Notes Barbershop Quartet, Franklin High School Lionettes, Franklin High School Cheerleaders, Franklin High School Flag Corps, Creekside Brass, Pet Parade and Pet Contest Friday, Dec. 9 - Kids Klub Dancers: College Hills, South Knoll, Southwood Valley, Rock Prairie, Pebble Creek, Forest Ridge, Creek View, Greens Prairie & Cypress Grove, Freudian Slip, TAMU Orchestra Page 1 111/21/2011 DECEMBER EVENTS Parks & Recreation Department 1 City of College Station Saturday, Dec. 10 MCM Dance Studio, Suzanne's School of Dance, On Our Toes Dance Studio, Baking Contest Awards PET NIGHT 1 Saturday, Dec. 3 16-9 p.m. Costume Contest 1 Three categories: toy, terrier and large breed Pet/Owner Look -Alike Contest Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. at the amphitheater stage and the contest begins at 6 p.m. Awards following. Activities include: pet parade, agility course, tricks exhibition, pet adoptions, pet photos with Santa, games and much more. Partners: Aggie Pet Zone, The Brazos Animal Shelter and Impact Animal Foundation BAKING CONTEST I Saturday, Dec. 10 Various prizes awarded according to taste and appearance. All entries must be edible. Youth Categories (age 12 & under): cookies and holiday sweet specialty Adult Categories: cakes, cookies, non -sweet specialty and holiday sweet specialty 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Drop off entries at The Arts Center (2275 Dartmouth) 3:30 - 5 p.m. - Judging will take place 5:50 p.m. - Awards on the Main Stage at Wolf Pen Creek 6 - 9 p.m. - Exhibit of entries at The Arts Center PRESENTS WITH A PURPOSE The following non -profits will have booths presenting alternative holiday giving options. Family Promise of BCS Voices for Children Big Brothers Big Sisters SARC Boys & Girls Club Project Unity Twin City Mission Health for All BVCASA Prenatal Clinic Scotty's House SOS Ministries MHMR (only Dec. 2 & 9) Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach (only Dec. 2 & 3) Page 2 1 11/21/2011 DECEMBER EVENTS Parks & Recreation Department 1 City of College Station THE ARTS COUNCIL OF BRAZOS VALLEY Weekends during Christmas at the Creek holiday celebration, the Arts Council of Brazos Valley will feature live entertainment, artist showcase, food, fun and a photography exhibition, which is free for the entire family at the Arts Center (2275 Darmouth Street). Maddens, Cake Junkie and Veritas will have food trucks in the parking lot. OTHER PARKS EVENTS Dec. 1 —Winter Water Aerobics Begins Classes from Dec. 1— Feb. 29 (off Dec. 17 —Jan 8) Evenings: 7 —8 p.m. T/W/TH at CSISD Natatorium; $45 resident, $70 non-resident You can still register online at parksweb.cstx.gov or visit the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office between 8 a.m, and 5 p.m. For more information call 979.764.3486. Dec. 2 — Last Day of Youth Basketball Registration Must be in PreK — 8th Grades. Play begins January 23, 2012. There are two ways to register! You can go online at parksweb.cstx.gov or visit the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information call 979.764.3486. Dec. 2 - Christmas at the Creek Mayor's Reception In celebration of this year's Christmas at the Creek event, we are hosting a Mayor's Holiday Reception, Dec. 2 from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wolf Pen Creek Green Room. Light refreshments will be served. Select members of the Council and Parks Board will also be invited to the Amphitheater stage at about 6 p.m. to address audience members and to recognize sponsors. The ceremony should end by 6:35 p.m. with entertainment continuing through 9 p.m. that evening. Those Council and Parks Board members who are in need of special parking and want to shuttle to the event may park at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park near the main office to catch the 5:10 p.m. or 5:35 p.m. shuttle to Wolf Pen Creek. The return shuttle will run until all individuals are returned to their vehicles. Dec. 3 - Lincoln Recreation Center Breakfast with Santa Youth ages 13 and under are welcome to come and kick off the Christmas Holiday with soulful spirit of cheer at Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more than 20 years, collaboration between Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Aphi Fraternity, Inc., and the Lincoln Recreation Center has brought many smiles to youth. All participants will receive a hot breakfast and a free gift from Santa Clause. Activities include holiday carnival games, a short program of singing Christmas carols, and a dance performance. For more information, contact the Lincoln Recreation Center at 979.764.3733 Dec. 4 — jingle Belli Fun i<4un The College Station Parks & Recreation Department in cooperation with the United Way will host the 22nd ANNUAL JINGLE BELL FUN RUN that will precede the annual Holiday Parade. The 2 mile run will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, beginning at the corner of University Drive and South College Avenue and ending at the corner of Texas Avenue and Villa Maria. Runners are to meet at 1:30 p.m. and the race Page 3 111/21/2011 DECEMBER EVENTS Parks & Recreation Department I City of College Station begins at 1:45 p.m. Register at Stephen C. Beachy Park Office located at 1000 Krenek Tap Road, Mon. - Fri. from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The registration fee is $15 with checks payable to the United Way. For more information, contact Stephen C. Beachy Central Park at 979.764.3483. Dec. 4 - a-yan-CoIlege Station Christmas Parade' 2 — 4:30 p.m. This year, the College Station Parks & Recreation Department is entering three hayride floats in the annual Bryan -College Station Christmas Parade. Inside Santa's Workshop - Countdown to Christmas! Council and Parks Board have been invited to "float" with us as our floats depict the vision of Santa's workshop in its final moments before he takes that magical ride. As we know, it takes a village to pull off Santa's magic. We imagine his village looks a lot like ours! The Parade begins at 2 p.m., though the last few entries do not enter the route until nearly 3 p.m. The Parade route is less than 2 miles and takes about an hour to traverse. Barring complications, the final entry in the Parade will exit the route about 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5 — University Park Parking Lot Construction University Park parking lot at 300 Park Road will be closed for parking lot construction. The park will remain open, but the construction will take approximately 4 weeks to complete. Alternate parking will be on the side of the street or gravel road but we ask that you do not park on grassy areas. For more information, contact Stephen C. Beachy Central Park at 979.764.3486. Dec. 7 — Veterans Memorial World War II Pilot Dedication The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board of Directors will dedicate the first of five planned statues commemorating those who served in the Armed Forces during World War II. This first statue, a life-size bronze, will be a US Naval Aviator in the likeness of LT George H.W Bush. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 7 (also Pearl Harbor Day), at 11 a.m. on the Lynn Stuart Pathway at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. The ceremony is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Anne Boykin at 979.450.3296 or at info@bvvm.org. Dec. 7 - Kids Klub North Division Dance Recital 1 6:15 p.m. at Southwood Valley Elementary For more information, contact the Kids Klub program office at 979.764.3831. Dec 8 - Senior Holiday Dance Celebrate the holidays at the Senior Holiday Dance held at the College Station Conference Center located at 1300 George Bush Drive from 5:30 -7:30 pm. FREE refreshments and door prizes. For more information, contact the Southwood Community Center at 979.764.6351. Dec. 10 - Lincoln Recreation Center "Age of Elegance" Senior Pageant 16 —9 p.m. Dec. 10 from 6 — 9 p.m., all seniors (ages 55+) are invited to the Lincoln Recreation Center Senior Pageant to Page 4 l 11/21/2011 DECEMBER EVENTS Parks & Recreation Department I City of College Station enjoy free food, entertainment and door prizes? The pageant will honor the Age of Elegance, a showcase of the latest fashion. For more information, contact the Lincoln Recreation Center at 979.764.3733. Dee, 11-- BCS Marathon + Half Marathon 7:00 a.m. on December 11, 2011 Wolf Pen Creek will host 1,600 runners from across the state embark on a 13.1 or 26.2 mile journey through the streets of Bryan, College Station, and Texas A&M University. The start and finish line is at Wolf Pen Creek in College Station. The courses will be flat and fast, and the route includes plenty of shady neighborhoods, and several golf courses. For more information, visit bcsmarathon.com. Dec. 14 - Southwood Community Center Holiday Open House All Senior Adults are invited to an Holiday Open House at the Southwood Community Center. Discover activities and classes offered to Senior Adults. Enjoy fresh baked cookies, entertainment, door prizes and pictures with Santa! For more information, contact the Southwood Community Center at 979.764.6351. Dec. 1S - Kids Klub South Division Dance Recital 1 6:15 p.m. at Creek View Elementary For more information, contact the Kids Klub program office at 979.764.3831. ec:, 21 - 22, 27 - 29 and Jan. 3 - 6: Lincoln Recreation Center Youth Activities The Lincoln Recreation Center will open during the Holiday break offering youth activities from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To participate, youth must have a current Lincoln Recreation Center membership or purchase a Christmas pass for $15.00 and meet the age requirement of 6 to 18 years old. The schedule is below: Wednesday, December 21: 8-5 Thursday, December 22: 8-5 Friday, December 23: CLOSED Monday, December 26: CLOSED Tuesday, December 27: 8-5 Wednesday, December 28: 8-5 Thursday, December 29: 8-5 Friday, December 30: 8-1 Monday, January 2: CLOSED Tuesday, January 3: 8-5 Wednesday, January 4: 8-5 Thursday, January 5: 8-5 Friday, January 6: 8-5 For more information, contact the Lincoln Recreation Center at 979.764.3733. Dec. 23 - 26: City Holiday Dec. 30 - SWCC Line Dancers Perform at Reed Area The Southwood Community Center Senior Line Dance group will perform at Reed Area during half time of the Women's Basketball Came against McNeese State at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Senior Services Coordinator at 979.764.6371. Page 5 l 11/21/2011 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BRYAN + COLLEGE STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD November 15, 2011 On the 15th day of November 2011, the Bryan + College Station Public Library System Advisory Board of the cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, met in regular meeting at the Carnegie I -History Center, 111 S. Main Street, Bryan, Texas 77803.. 1. Larry Ringer, President, called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. and the following were present: 2. ATTENDANCE Name Present/ Absent # of meetings held since appointment # of meetings attended since appointment Larry Ringer, President P 88 82 Sonia Gangotena P 35 26 Robert McGeachin P 10 9 Helen Kunz P 30 25 Carroll Johnson A 47 25 Dorothy Hagen A 12 11 Charles Smith P 29 29 Felicia Glover P 4 4 3. Other attendees were Dr. Larry Koeninger, Library System Director; Kathy Nixie, Ringer Library Manager; and Laura Mills, Adm. Asst. 4. The previous meeting minutes of October 18, 2011 were approved as distributed. 5. The monthly stats for October were reviewed 6. In old business, Dr. Koeninger reported that he was working with Karen Ladhe and Danny Krc to locate a contractor to give an estimate to get the Mounce Library ADA compliant in order to file a variance. No contractors have been willing to do an estimate so the project is on hold. Dr. Koeninger reported the parking garage is to be in use November 11, 2011. 7. There was no new business. 8. Dr. Koeninger's Librarian's report is attached. 9. There were no requests for agenda items for the next meeting to be held on January 17, 2012 at the Clara Mounce Library. 10. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm. Larry Ringer, President Larry Koeninger, Library System Director LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD October 18.2011 1, BTOP grant a. Computers Deployed 2. Eaudiobooks a. Recorded Books player scheduled to launch this week 3. Parking Garage a. Open to Public 11/11/11 b. Will have free parking for library staff on top level 4. Kathy Nixie a. 361-249-0397 (c) b. 979-764-3625 (w) c. knixie@bryantx.gov CLARA B. MOUNCE PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT FOR: November, 2011 This Year Last Year SERVICES: 225 240 _ Hours Open Meeting Room Usage 36 38 Patrons Registered 257 328 Total Patrons Active or Expired < 2 Years 17,933 47,719 Overdue Notices 1,574 1,875 Holds Filled 1,727 1,768 # of People Visiting Library 15,161 17,063 # of Checkouts 21,690 25,129 # of Checkins 20,821 23,908 In House Use 3,443 3,701 C LDREN'S REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Story Hour/Attendance 10/293 6/249 Teen Program/Attendance 6/42 3/30 Class Visits & Tours/Attendance 1/25 Special Programs/Attendance 3/36 1/12 Reference Transactions 419 478 Summer Reading Club Registered this month Summer Reading Club Total Registration/Total Completion ADULT REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Adult Programs/Attendance 0/0 0/0 Interlibrary Loan Received 65 58 Interlibrary Loan Sent 0 Reference Transactions 563 675 Class Visits & Tours/Attendance 0/0 0/0 Technology Classes/Attendance 3/6 8/39 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT (Items Added): Adult Books 397 515 Juvenile Books 245 67 Adult Media 19 27 Juvenile Media 3 9 Videos 31 72 Microfbrms CIRCULATION THIS YEAR LAST YEAR Adult Juvenile Other Adult Juvenile Other TCILL 2,046 2,244 Books 7,552 8,166 8,294 9,695 Periodicals 334 46 519 21 Paperbacks 893 990 Media 855 268 742 360 DVDs 3,482 4,454 Videos 15 31 Wireless Internet 2,695 Internet Computers 4,088 4,709 ILL 65 58 Reference 43 3 30 I TOTAL 9,677 8,483 12,391 10,575 10,077 11,496 GRAND TOTAL 30,551 32,148 Prepared by Approved by LARRY J. RINGER PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT FOR: November, 2011 This Year Last Year SERVICES: Hours Open 248 258 Meeting Room Usage 10 15 Patrons Registered 209 282 Total Patrons Active or Expired < 2 Years 16,188 15,976 Overdue Notices 1,468 1,764 Holds Filled 3,460 3,439 # of People Visiting Library 15,610 17,484 1 of Checkouts 28,046 30,008 # of Checkins 26,037 29,061 In House Use 3,331 3,836 CHILDREN'S REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Story Hour/Attendance 10/249 18/91 Teen Program/Attendance 4/31 2/17 Class Visits & Tours/Attendance 0/0 3/92 Special Programs/Attendance 0/0 0/0 Reference Transactions 654 321 Summer Reading Club Registered this month 0 0/0 Summer Reading Club Total Registration/Total Completion 0 0/0 ADULT REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Adult Programs/Attendance Interlibrary Loan Received 12/109 28 12/92 32 Interlibrary Loan Sent 7 Reference Transactions _ 931 1,194 .,., Class Visits & Tows/Attendance 0/0 0/0 Technology Classes/Attendance 0/0 0/0 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT (Items Added): Adult Books 392 375 Juvenile Books 48 118 Adult Media 9 7 Juvenile Media 2 Videos 64 140 Micro forms CIRCULATION THIS YEAR LAST YEAR Adult Juvenile Other Adult Juvenile Other TCILL 767 920 Books 8,943 12,690 10,162 13,539 Periodicals 434 376 515 52 Paperbacks 927 620 Media 721 376 755 326 DVDs 3,549 3,61/ Videos 310 402 Wireless Internet 584 536 Internet Computers 2,195 3,135 ILL 28 32 Reference 6 23 TOTAL 11,031 13,442 7,433 12,075 13,918 8,636 GRAND TOTAL 31,906 34,629 Prepared by Approved by CARNEGIE CENTER OF BRAZOS VALLEY HISTORY REPORT FOR: November, 2011 THIS YEAR LAST YEAR SERVICES: Hours Open 128 118 Patrons Registered Total Active Patrons 5 9 # of People Visiting Library 935 # of Checkouts (Internet PCs_plus renewals) # of Checkins REFERENCE/GENEALOGY INFORMATION: Interlibr_ay Loan Received Reference Transactions 63 34 Visits & Tours/Attendance 3 of 30 Special Programs/Attendance 6 of 43 3 of 32 Outside Programs/Attendance COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: Adult Books Juvenile Books Adult Media Microforms Periodicals IN HOUSE USE/CIRCULATION Internet Computers 30 27 CD-rom Computers Books 187 112 Rare Books 8 3 History Books 8 7 Files 5 of 30 31 Photo Files 4 5 Microfilm 5 9 ILL History Lab Maps 12 3 Microform Machine Use 7 18 Periodical Use 1 5 CD's Not in Database 1 New Scans Photo Collection Use 4 992 Wireless Internet TOTAL In House Use 1258 227 Prepared by Reviewed by College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, November 28, 2011 10:00am Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd MINUTES Members Present: E.E. Burns, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Susan McGrail, Jerry Markowich, Robert Meyer, Pearl Robertson, Ron Silvia, Patricia Vanderboom and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: Patricia Vanderboom Visitors Present: Bob Yancy Staff Present: Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers I. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Joanna Yeager, Chariman II. Hear visitors Bob Yancy introduced himself as a candidate for the Texas House of Representatives. III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on October 31, 2011 Jerry Markowich made the motion to approve the minutes. E.E. Burns seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Update and discussion on patio project at Southwood Community Center. Frank Duchmasclo reported that he plans to visit with Pete Vanecek, Park Planner, to discuss the possibility of expanding Southwood Community Center by adding on to the existing facility. Mr. Duchmasclo also attended the last Parks and Recreation Board meeting where the developer presented a preliminary plan for the senior living community to be built behind Southwood Community Center. Park land dedication funds could possibly be used to help with the patio project at Southwood Community Center. V. Update and discussion regarding Senior Advisory Committee Goals (2012 goals attached) Robert Meyer reported that the goal subcommittee met and discussed four goals along with action steps for the committee to consider adopting. Sub -committee members included: Pat Vanderboom, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Robert Meyer and Joanna Yeager. A copy of the goals and action steps were distributed to each committee member. Mr. Burns stated that he would like to have demographic information that would show the number of seniors in College Station. Jerry Markowich made the motion to approve the 2012 Goals for the Senior Advisory Committee as presented. Ann Hays seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding upcoming programs and events (report attached) Marci Rodgers reported on October and November events and highlighted upcoming events in December. December 2: Christmas at the Creek activities begin December 8: Holiday Dance at College Station Conference Center, 5:30 -7:30 pm December 10: Senior Pageant at Lincoln Center honoring the Age of Elegance 6-9pm December 14: Holiday Open House at SWCC from 10:00 — 12:00 noon December 30: SWCC line dancers perform at Reed Arena 7:00 pm Kelly Kelbly explained that the department will be unable to renew senior memberships at the Holiday Open House scheduled on December 14`h. The new software system used by the Parks and Recreation Department for memberships, rentals, class registration etc. will begin operating on January 1, 2012. Kelly Kelbly also explained the new fees for membership. Committee members interested in participating in the Bryan/College Station Holiday parade on December 4th were encouraged to sign up with Kelly Kelbly as soon as possible, VII. Presentation, discussion and possible action on future agenda items: A Committee 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. VIII. Adjourn The next meeting of the Senior Advisory Committee will be held on December 19, 2011. The meeting adjourned at 11:01 a.m. College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, November 28, 2011 10:00am Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd MINUTES Members Present: E.E. Burns, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Susan McGrail, Jerry Markowich, Robert Meyer, Pearl Robertson, Ron Silvia, Patricia Vanderboom and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: Patricia Vanderboom Visitors Present: Bob Yancy Staff Present: Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers I. Cali to order The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Joanna Yeager, Chariman II. Hear visitors Bob Yancy introduced himself as a candidate for the Texas House of Representatives. III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on October 31, 2011 Jerry Markowich made the motion to approve the minutes. E.E. Bums seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Update and discussion on patio project at Southwood Community Center. Frank Duchmasclo reported that he plans to visit with Pete Vanecek, Park Planner, to discuss the possibility of expanding Southwood Community Center by adding on to the existing facility. Mr. Duchmasclo also attended the last Parks and Recreation Board meeting where the developer presented a preliminary plan for the senior living community to be built behind Southwood Community Center. Park land dedication funds could possibly be used to help with the patio project at Southwood Community Center. V. Update and discussion regarding Senior Advisory Committee Goals (2012 goals attached) Robert Meyer reported that the goal subcommittee met and discussed four goals along with action steps for the committee to consider adopting. Sub -committee members included: Pat Vanderboom, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Robert Meyer and Joanna Yeager. A copy of the goals and action steps were distributed to each committee member. Mr. Burns stated that he would like to have demographic information that would show the number of seniors in College Station. Jerry Markowich made the motion to approve the 2012 Goals for the Senior Advisory Committee as presented. Ann Hays seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding upcoming programs and events (report attached) Marci Rodgers reported on October and November events and highlighted upcoming events in December. December 2: Christmas at the Creek activities begin December 8: Holiday Dance at College Station Conference Center, 5:30 -7:30 pm December 10: Senior Pageant at Lincoln Center honoring the Age of Elegance 6-9pm December 14: Holiday Open House at SWCC from 10:00 — 12:00 noon December 30: SWCC line dancers perform at Reed Arena 7:00 pm Kelly Kelbly explained that the department will be unable to renew senior memberships at the Holiday Open House scheduled on December 141h. The new software system used by the Parks and Recreation Department for memberships, rentals, class registration etc. will begin operating on January 1, 2012. Kelly Kelbly also explained the new fees for membership. Committee members interested in participating in the Bryan/College Station Holiday parade on December 4th were encouraged to sign up with Kelly Kelbly as soon as possible. VII. Presentation, discussion and possible action on future agenda items: A Committee 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. VIII. Adjourn The next meeting of the Senior Advisory Committee will be held on December 19, 2011. The meeting adjourned at 11:01 a.m. Senior Services Coordinator Report November 2011 October Event/Class Attendance Location Computer Classes (2) 5 SWCC Bridge 82 SWCC Game Day 15 SWCC 42 69 SWCC Exploring History Lunch Lecture 103 Conference Center Senior World Passport Program (2) 110 SWCC Bingo 10 SWCC Sit & Fit 45 SWCC Line Dancing 134 SWCC Computer Club 25 CC Training Room Birthday Party 5 SWCC Movie 5 SWCC Genealogy Group 6 SWCC Senior Advisory Committee 11 SWCC Transitions of Life Series 38 SWCC Lincoln Center 366 Lincoln Center Special Presentation on Birding 7 SWCC Special Event: Halloween Dance 41 Conference Center Special Event: Senior Fall Fest 300 Veteran's Park Total Programs Offered: 16 Total Special Events: 3 Total: 1,377 November highlights: Diabetes Class: Free 6 week workshop held on Mondays from 1 -3 at SWCC November 14: Midpoint review with Architect Design Students November 15: AARP Driving Class (23 participants) November 16: History Lunch Lecture 98 attended with. Jim Singleton speaking on Unique Architecture in Bryan/College Station November 18: Bingo and Birthday Celebration Looking Ahead: December 2: Christmas at the Creek activities begin December 8: Holiday Dance at College Station Conference Center, 5:30 -7:30 pm FREE December 10: Senior Pageant at Lincoln Center honoring the Age of Elegance 6:00 — 9:00 pm December 14: Holiday Open House at SWCC from 10:00 — 12:00 noon December 23-26: City Holiday December 30: SWCC line dancers perform at Reed Arena 7:00 pm College Station Senior Advisory Committee 2011-2012 Goals The purpose of the Senior Advisory Committee is to address the needs of older adults in our community. The committee offers ideas to the Parks and Recreation Department for programs that will promote the physical, social, educational, recreational and emotional well-being of older adults. Goal: Establish a Permanent Senior Center for College Station Action Steps: a) Decide when to start planning b) Expand Southwood Community Center for senior programs c) Expand senior programs at Southwood Community Center d) Decide on location: Southwood Community Center, Southwood Community Center plus addition, Krenek Tap & Dartmouth, or other areas e) Work with staff to decide on floor plan as presented in previous bond proposal or TAMU Architectural class models f} Determine name: College Station Senior Center, College Station Senior/Community Center or Community Center g) Present Senior Center expansion plans to City Council Goal: Continue to Develop Senior Programs at the Southwood Community Center Action Steps a) Increase the number and size of various programs b) Increase the senior membership at the Southwood Community Center c) Program sub -committee will continue to meet monthly with staff to set monthly calendar of events d) Collaborate with other organizations to offer quality programs e) Work with city staff to improve signage for the Community Center Goal: Promote Healthy Lifestyle Programs for seniors Action Steps: a) Promote hike and bike trails throughout the park system b) Promote programs on nutrition and healthy diets for seniors c) Promote lunch seminars on health or financial topics offered by hospitals and Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging d) Develop a list of individual discounts and conveniences offered to seniors by commercial companies e) Recognize senior friendly businesses in the community Goal: Complete Patio Project as Southwood Community Center Action Steps: a) Work with staff and developers on patio project