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Parks and Recreation Board
Regular Meeting
February 13, 1996 -- 7:00 p.m.
Central Park Conference Room
1000 Krenek Tap Road
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes a c,um_hek j 15
2. Hear Visitors
3. Discussion of Junior Girls Softball Program
4. Discussion of the City's Long Range Land Use Plan Regarding
Parks
5. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's 1996
Goals
5. Other Business/Board Concerns
6. Adjourn
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
MARCH, 1996
1. Southwood Pool Renovation
Project Number: PK9502
Budget: $219,000
Contract Amount: $35,000 - Design; $194,805 - Repair
Project Manager: Eric Ploeger
Design: H.S.I. Consulting Architects
Comments/Status: HSI began inspection and testing of the pool in early July.
Plans and specifications were prepared and bid. The bid opening was
December 5, 1995, The low bidder, Mid-Continental Restorations, was
recommended to the City Council on December 14, 1995. The project came
in over budget. Staff and the architect negotiated a reduction change
order to lower the cost as much as possible. Additional funds were obtained
from the completed Thomas•Park improvement project. Renovation began
January 10, 1996. A change order was recently completed that will add
stainless steel gutters to the project.
Task: Project Design: July - September 1995
Advertise &Award: November- December 1995
Complete: May 1996
2. Sandstone Park Development
Project Number: PK N/A
Budget: $250,000
Contract Amount: $194,003 Marek Brothers
Project Manager: Eric Ploeger
Design: In-house
Comments/Status: The preliminary design for the park was approved by
Council January 25, 1995, Construction plans were prepared by the Parks
Planning Staff, Bids were opened July 6, 1995, with Marek Brothers as the low
bid at $194,003. This bid was accepted by the City Council on July 13, 1995.
Construction began in late August. A Small Business Administration Tree Grant
was approved for this park for approximately $15,000. The landscape portion
of the project was bid out the week of January 2, 1996. The tree planting
portion of the project was awarded to Brazos Services. Construction of the
park is complete and tree installation will be completed by the end of March.
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Task: Project Design: February- March 1995
Advertise & Award: March - July 1995
Complete: March - 1996
CP Report
03/07/96
Page(2)
3. PEBBLE CREEK PARK DEVELOPMENT
Project Number: PK9504
Budget: $200,000
Contract Amount: N/A
Project Manager: Eric Ploeger
Project Design: PARD Planning
Comments/Status: Initial meetings with CSISD staff have occurred to
prioritize needed facilities. Public hearings were held October 10 and November
12, 1995. The preliminary site plan was approved by the school board on
November 20, 1995. The plan was presented to the City Council on December
13, 1995. The plan was accepted and staff will begin production of bid
documents as soon as possible.
Task: Project Design: January - February 1996
Advertisement & Award: March -April 1996
Complete: August 1996
4. LINCOLN CENTER/WAYNE SMITH BASEBALL COMPLEX
Project Number: PK9505
Budget: $1,230,000 - 1995 Bond
Contract Amount: Design $84,490
) Project Manager: Eric Ploeger
Project Design: HSI Consulting Architects
Comments/Status: After review of 16 proposals by Architectural firms, the
staff recommended HSI Architects of Bryan to the City Council. The City Council
approved this selection. The contract was signed in early February and the initial
meeting with staff took place on February 27.
Task: Project Design: February - July 1996
Advertisement &Award: August 1996 - September 1996
Complete: August 1997
5. LINCOLN CENTER GYM FLOOR REPLACEMENT
Project Number: N/A
Budget: $55,000
Contract Amount: $47,667 If approved - Custom Sports Surfacing
Project Manager: David Gerling
Project Design:
Comments/Status: Bids are to be opened January 16, 1996. This project will
replace the synthetic flooring in the gym. This item was approved by the City
Council on February 8, 1996.
Task: Project Design: January 1996
Advertisement & Award: January - February 1996
Complete: March 1996
CIP Report
03/07/96
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5. Wolf Pen Creek Playground Improvements
Project Number: N/A
Budget: $24,000 Zone 3 Parkland Dedication Funds
Contract Amount: N/A
Project Manager: Peter Vanecek
Project Design: Parks Planning
Comments/Status: This project will convert the existing playground into a
handicap accessible facility through the use of a rubber
cushion in place of the pea gravel. This item also calls for
additional benches and improvements to the
playground itself.
Task: Project Design: • February 1996
Advertisement &Award: March 1996
Complete: April 1996
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PARK BUCKS PROGRAM
UPDATE
The Park Bucks Program is going into its sixth year of existence. Below are the
figures for the past five years.
1990 * 1991
New applicants 11 New applicants 41
Participant 7 Participants 30
Total hours worked 135 Total hours worked 344.5
Average hours worked 19 Average hours worked 11.5
Total park bucks issued 235 Total park bucks issued 730
Average park bucks issued 34 Average park bucks issued 24
Average time worked Average time worked
per park buck 34.5 per park buck 28.5
* The Park Bucks Program began in August 1991
1992 1993
New applicants 55 New applicants 43
Participants 60 Participants 59
Total hours worked 634.5 Total hours worked 520.5
Average hours worked 10.5 Average hours worked9
Total park bucks issued 1447 Total park bucks issued 1278
Average park bucks issued 24 Average park bucks issued 22
Average time worked • Average time worked
per park buck 27 per park buck 24
1994 1995
New applicants 30 New applicants 80
Participants 47 Participants 77
Total hours worked 543 Total hours worked 553
Average hours worked 11.5 Average hours worked 7
Total park bucks issued 1094 Total park bucks issued 1286
Average park bucks issued 23 Average park bucks issued 17
Average time worked Average time worked
per park buck 30 per park buck 25.5
Numbers were rounded off to the nearest half. Some work records did not
show the amount of time worked, so I figured in 10 min./day. Some work records
showed a variation between times, so I took the average between them. Some work
records onlyshowed the number of park bucks issued, so I did not include these.
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fill out this survey so we may provide the activities that you request and that you want? Thanks for
. your help.
1. Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12 (Circle one.)
2. Sex: Female Male (Circle one.)
3. If you could have any Recreational/Leisure Activity you wanted provided for you,what
would your top four(4)choices be? (You can circle four letters.)
a. Aerobics g. Theater Ara m. Camping s. Wilderness survival classes
b. Golf h. Tennis n. CPR/first aid t. Cultural awareness activities
c. Archery i. Weight training o. Concerts u. Dominoes
d. Dancing j. Voice/choir p. Art activities v. Frisbee golf
e. Modeling k. Swimming q. Fishing w. Inner tube water polo
f. Photography 1. Dances r. Self defense x. Other:
4. At what time during the year would you like to do these activities?
(You can circle more than one letter)
a. Fall (Sept--Nov.) c. Spring (March-May)
b. Winter (Dec.-Feb.) d. Summer (June--Aug.)
5. If an intramural program were offered at your school or a park located close to your school,
would you participate?(Circle one.) a. Yes b. No
6. If yes,would you participate: a. Weekdays/after school
• (You can circle more than one letter.) b Saturdays only
c. Weekdays and/or Saturdays
7. Would it be more convenient for you if the activities were offered at your school site?
(Circle one.) a. Yes b. No
Which of these would you like to see offered?
. S. Intramural Sports League: (You can circle more than one letter.)
a. Flag football aa. Co-ed Flag Football -
b. Softball bb. Co-ed Softball
c. Basketball cc. Co-ed Basketball •
d. Volleyball dd. Co-ed Volleyball
e. Other:
9. Youth Employment Training: (You can circle four letters.)
a. How to look for a job f. Child care
b. Customer service h. Sports officiating
c. Resume preparation i. Coaching
d. Job interview skills j. Law enforcement
e. Landscaping: k. Emergency response:
Horticulture Emergency Medical Technician
Forestry Fire fighting
Maintenance Emergency management
Design 1. Other:
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10. Workshops/Conferences: (You can circle four letters.)
a. Choosing a college d. Choosing a career g. Improving self confidence
b. Drug prevention e. Leadership training h. Dispute mediation
c. Self esteem building f. Time management i. Improving self confidence
k. Other:
11. Which of the following would you like to see in our community? (You may circle more than one)
a. Water park d. Skate board park g. Overnight camping facility
b. Off road bicycle trails e. Indoor recreational facility h. Other:
c. Zoo f. Boys&Girls Club facility
12. Would you be interested in serving on a Teen Advisory Council that would help plan
activities and set rules for participation? (Circle one.) a. Yes b. No
13. Additional Comments:
1996 Strategic Issue Rankings
Total Ends
Rank Score Stmt#
I 39' 5 Streamline Development Processes
2 38 3 Drainage Utility District Implementation
2 38 8 Northgate Revitalization Development Implementation
4 36 7 S S.ec Buildin• at the Business Park
5 34 3 Drainage Plan Implementation
5 34 7 Strategy for Conference/Hotel Development
7 31 7 Business Park Recruitment
7 31 7 Marketing Strategy to Develop to Recruit Business to Improve Retail Development
9 28 :
Wolf Pen CreekDrainage
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9 28 4 Develop a Regional Tech Prep Program/Business/School/City Training Program
9 28 = 5 Accessibility of City.Services-West Side Water&Sewer Services/George Bush Library
9 28 8 ITS- Gate Revitalization/Code Bnf. & Planning TAMU
13 27, 3 Develop a philosophy for delivery of health and human services
13 27 5 Benchmark/Performance Measures for Agency Contracts
15 26 2 Cemetery policy and development
15 26 8 Housing Strategy (Housing Standards/Maintenance/Certification)
15 26 8 Community Enhancement Program/Annual
18 25 7 Industrial Area/District-Look for Alternative Sites
19 24 5 City Center with Consolidated Office and Park Development
20 23 7 Tourism/Marketin• Plan/with Em•hasis on Promotion
21 22 1 Wellborn Road Corridor Traffic Study
21 22, 1 Traffic Managment North/South Traffic Routes 1. Kyle-SW Pkwy 2. West of Wellborn 3. Dartmouth-2818 4. Appommattox
21 22 3 County Wide Drainage Plan
21 22 7 Wolf Pen Creek Area Development
25, 21 5 Council Policy on Benefits and Training
26 19 1 Intermodal Accessibility- 1. Hwy 30-190 Louisiana 2. Hwy 6 Houston 3. Hwy 21 Austin/lncludin9 Air Service to Austin and S.A.
26 19 2 Multi day festival
28 18 3 Develop a comprehensive regional family wellness center
29 17 2 Develop a.nature park in College Station along Carter Creek
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29 17 3 Youth at Risk(Prevention Activities)/Recreational centered programs for youth ages 13-19
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3 Build mini neighborhood resource and service centers
32 16 4Establish a Funded Task Force to Implement Computer Networks
34 15 1 Trolley System between Bryan and College Station
34 15 2 County Parks
34 15 5 Joint City/County Committee on Competing Values and Formally Adopt Uniform Standards
37 14 2 Development of a College Station Lake
38 13 6 Clear Vision of Arts •
39 9 7 Regional Community Owned Airport
1996 STR TEGC ISSUES
Issue No.: 9 Ends Statement: ; • - sits • s - • -
issue: Wolf Pen Creek
Project Leader:
Steve Beachy
Team Members:
Ric Ploe_ger, Kent Laza, Veronica Morgan, Mark Smith, Charles Cryan, Elrey Ash
Goal:
Developlan for the maintenance and operation of the drainage system within the
Wolf Pen Creek CorridoL
Objectives:
1) Determine a method to effectively remove silt from the existing lake;
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Creek Corridor.
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4) Update the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan to reflect existing and future land use;
) Milestones: Dates:
I Determine what options are available to remove silt from existing lake • Jan, 96
2 Determine potential funding sources to complete silt removal project Jan, 96
Determine short term land use for existing municipal property and
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assign maintenance responsibility Feb, 96
4 Obtain cost estimates for silt removal and grounds maintenance work Feb, 96
Seek guidance from City Council concerning utilization of Tax
Feb, 96
Increment Financing (TIF) district funds
Provide recommendation to City Manager and seek authorization to
6 begin preliminary work Feb, 96
Submit budget request for FY97 based upon direction received from
7 City Council Jun, 96
Solicit input concerning the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan and future
8 development within the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Oct, 96
Revise the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan and present recommendations
9 to appropriate advisory boards and City Council for action Jan, 97
10 Council adoption of revised Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan Mar, 97
( 11 Implement park and drainage improvements upstream from
Dartmouth/Holleman intersection TBD
Estimated Project Cost: $
1996 STRATEGIC ISSUES
issue No.: 15 Ends Statement: #2: Parks & Recreation
issue: Cemetery Policy and Development
Project Leader:
Steve Beachv
Team Members:
Ross Albrecht, Delmer Charanza, Cemetery Committee
Goal:
Develop a policy concerning future cemetery needs for the City of College Station
Objectives:
1) Conduct needs assessment for additional cemetery capacity;
2) Determine city's degree of involvement in future cemetery services
3) Develop strategy for the development of a new municipally owned and
operated, cemetery if that is the degree of involvement chosen.
Milestones: Dates:
1 Cemetery Committee analyzes the options for future cemetery Feb, 96
services
Cemetery Committee makes recommendation to City Council Apr, 96
concerning future cemetery services for College Station
3 Based upon Council direction received, the action plan will either end Apr, 96
at this point or continue with the planning process for a new facility
4 Develop preliminary site requirements and approximate development May, 96
costs
5 Identify potential funding sources for acquisition and preliminary Jun, 96
development
identify potential locations and provide recommendation to the City T.B.D.
6 Council
7 Begin acquisition process for new site based upon Council direction T.B.D.
and resources available
8 Begin preliminary development of the new site T.B.D.
02/16/96
Estimated Project Cost:
1996 STRATEGIC ISSUES
Issue No.: 20 Ends Statement: #2: Parks & Recreation
Issue: Tourism Marketing Plan
Project Leader:
Steve Beachv
Team Members:
Gracie Calbert, Peggy Calliham, Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff
Goal:
Develop a comprehensive marketing plan to enhance tourism in College Station
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Objectives:
1) Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the existing tourism industry in College
Station
2) Develop a comprehensive tourism marketing and development plan for College
Station to guide future decisions;
3) Enhance existing programs and marketing efforts to maximize the impact of the local
tourism industry
Milestones: Dates:
1 Conduct staff training in tourism awareness and related issues Spring, 96
Establish a forum to promote the on-going dialogue between the City
and local tourism related businesses
Collaborate with the Convention and Visitors Bureau to determine
3 the strengths and weaknesses of our current tourism marketing May, 96
efforts
Establish tourist information sites with lighted locator maps.at City
4 Hall, Conference Center, North ate, Central Park and participating June, 96
Northgate,
businesses throughout the community
Request funding for a College Station gift catalogue, souvenir
merchandise and expanded production of the annual calendar to June, 96
further enhance the tourism marketing effort
Contract with the Texas A&M Department of Recreation, Parks and
6 Tourism to develop.a comprehensive study and recommendations for July, 96
the enhancement of th.e tourism industry in College Station
Develop a comprehensive marketing plan that promotes the city and
7 encourages development of tourist related businesses and events March, 97
Develop a concept for a community-wide, multi-day festival that will
romote our communit and enhance tourism June, 97
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Assist with the promotion of the "Presidential Corridor" as a
9 historically significant tourist attraction On-going
Provide assistance and support for the dedication and opening of the
10 Bush 97
Bush. Library complex
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Estimated Project Cost:
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January, 96
. 1995 STRATEGIC ISSUES
• Issue No.: 18 & 22 Ends Statement: 3-Health & Public Safety, 2-Parks &
Recreation
Issue: Youth at Risk, Recreational Centered Programs for Youth Ages 13-19
Project Leaders: #18 - Ed Feldman and #22 - Steve Beachy
Team Members: #18 - Steve Beachy, Jo Carroll, Linda Waltman, David Gerling. and
Craig Anderson; #22 - Ed Feldman, Jo Carroll, Linda Waltman, and Larry
Johnson
Goal: The City of College Station along with outside agencies shall provide a variety of
quality,
quality education, culture and leisure activities that will assist in the development of life
enhancing skills for • the future adult population of the community. Through
collaboration
and partnership the City shall provide a well rounded selection of activities,
opportunities,
and services in a safe non-threatening environment for our diverse youth population.
Objectives:
11 Develop collaborative efforts between the community's public agencies which
provide
support and leadership to the youth community;
2) Provide College Stations youth population positive recreational and leisure
programs
that will serve as an alternative to activities that encourage anti-social behavior and
will
indirectly reduce crime in the community by the youth.
3) Develop a system or method to inventory, collect, and update in forma tion
concerning
existing facilities and programming in the community which serve the youth.
Milestones: Dates:
1 Attend Recreation for A t Risk Youth: Programs that Work Invitational February '95
Colloquium in Ft. worth
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Request funds to support the following activities: City sponsored
scouting programs; Additional public hours at the Lincoln Recreation
2 Center (requested CDBG funds for FY95-96); Additional School 1 June '95
Resource Officer at Consolidated High School; Teen swim nights for
junior high and high school students; Financial assistance for low income
children to participate in Kids Klub (requested CDBG funds for FY95-96)
3 Meet with CSISD Superintendent Dr. Scales January, 96
February,4 Survey junior high and high school students '96
5 Inventory existing public and private programs and facilities as they March, 96
relate to the survey results
6 Prepare cost estimates and recommendations for implementation
January, 96
it o discuss :finding's .'and obtain further April '96 .
7 Presentation to City Counc t g .'an
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concerning future programs and commitments .
B Hire Youth Activities Coordinator if approved in the budget process October 6
9 Form Teen Councils and begin implementation process for the programs
November '9E.
1 Begin intramural athletic programs at the'junior high and high chool March.'97
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Estimated Project Cost: $108,500+
* Service Level Adjustment submitted in FY95/9S budget request. Approved
items have been implemented.
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MINUTES
Planning &Zoning Commission&
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Parks & Recreation Board
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
February 7, 1996
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Hawthorne and Commissioners Gribou, Smith, Hall,
Lightfoot and Garner.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Lane.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gay and Members Manson, Anderson and Reynolds.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Members Taggart, DeOtte and Harding.
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brymer, Director of Economic &
Development Services Ash, Assistant Director of Economic &
Development Services Callaway, Parks & Recreation Director
Beachy, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Ploeger, City
Planner Kee, City Engineer Laza, Senior Planner Kuenzel,
Graduate Civil Engineer Homeyer, Planning Technician Thomas,
Transportation Planner Hard, Parks Staff Assistant George, Staff
Planner Dunn, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Transportation
Technician Hester and Water/Wastewater Division Manager
Riley. (Councilmen Crouch and Mclilhaney were in the audience.)
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1:Call meeting to order.
Commission Chairman Hawthorne called the joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Parks and Recreation Board to order and informed the audience that after the presentation and
discussion amongst the Commissioners and Board Members, there will be a brief question and answer
session.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2:Presentation by ilellmuth, Obata and Kassanbaum concerning the
City's Comprehensive Plan including the Parks and Open Space Plan, Transportation Plan and
Land Use Plan.
Joe Pobiner of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassanbaum (HOK), Rod Kelly of Barton-Aschmann and Rob
McKay of CDM and Associates presented the following four major components of the plan:
(1) LAND USE PLAN:
Mr. Pobiner stated that as part of the Comprehensive Plan, the City will be given Land Use and
Thoroughfare Plan models to use as the City grows. He stated that the population of College Station
could possibly double over the next twenty years. Much of the growth should take place to the south
and along University Drive near the airport. The major factor that could change this growth is any
change in Texas A&M University. No one knows the plans for the University over the next twenty
years. All we know is that enrollment is capped and there are no plans to expand. If this is the case,
there needs to be other industries in the area such as industrial type uses near the airport and race track.
Mr. Pobiner concluded that he sees the character of the community changing from a University driven
economy to include other diverse economies.
(2) THOROUGHFARE PLAN:
Rod Kelly of Barton-Aschmann presented the results of the modeling done utilizing the draft Land Use
Plan. He explained that they first looked at the draft Land Use Plan and the existing Thoroughfare Plan
to determine how it might fit in with the context of the new plan. Essentially, overlaying the existing
adopted Thoroughfare Plan and modifying it primarily in the undeveloped areas. This became a base of
reference to develop other ideas and concepts. Mr. Kelly stated that they then looked at some of the
problems and issues throughout the City that have been identified with respect to transportation. They
then began to shape the Thoroughfare Plan to address specific locational or area problems. For
example, the need for a north-south access between the residential areas and the University campus and
relieving traffic from Texas Avenue and Wellborn Road without disrupting existing neighborhoods. He
) stated that information was obtained from the Texas Highway Department concerning the Wellborn
Road Corridor Study including the various options being considered that were plugged into their
analysis. With all of this information, they began to analyze alternatives to the Thoroughfare Plan and
predicting the amount of traffic that will be generated from the land uses in the area. This information is
converted into trips per day and this also shows where the trips are going. Mr. Kelly stated that the
model output consisted of generating volumes projected to be on the thoroughfare system in the future
as well as operation conditions. The first model projections that show traffic volumes has been
completed. The secondary output of this model is a look at the operating conditions of the roadway
including what traffic congestion to expect with certain volumes of traffic. Texas Avenue, University
Drive and some portions of Wellborn Road are showing levels of congestion that are probably greater
than what is desirable. Mr. Kelly informed the audience that over the next few weeks, they will be
taking a look at these undesirable operating conditions and refining the model to add capacity in other
areas or suggest future physical changes to address these problems. Mr. Kelly concluded that they will
also look at possibly scaling down roadways where future projections show that it is needed. Once this
process is complete, a preferred Thoroughfare Plan will be submitted for review and adoption by the
City.
(3) PARKS & OPEN SPACE PLAN:
Joe Pobiner of HOK presented the following recommendations of the National Recreation and Park
Association for "core" park land to be provided in communities:
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Desirable Size Acres/1000 Pop'l
Mini-Park 1 acre or less .25 - .5 acres
Neighborhood Park 15 + acres 1.0 - 2.0 acres
Community Park 25 + acres 5.0 - 10.0 acres
Regional Park 200+ acres 5.0 - 10.0 acres
-- "Core" park land can be described as the minimum amount of developable park land
provided in a community. This park land should be located outside of flood plains, but
may include some natural features such as water bodies.
-- Mini-Parks are parks that range from one to two acres in size and typically provide
picnic areas, playgrounds and seating. Lions and Windwood Parks are examples of
existing Mini-Parks in College Station. Many of the school playgrounds located in
College Station also function as Mini-Parks.
-- Neighborhood parks serve a larger population than Mini-Parks. In addition to the
activities available in Mini-Parks, Neighborhood Parks may also include areas for more
intense recreational activities such as field games, court games and swimming. The
majority of College Station's existing parks fall within the standards of Neighborhood
Parks.
-- Community Parks serve many neighborhoods. In addition to the activities available in
Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks may also include athletic complexes, large
swimming pools, community centers and nature preserves.
-- Regional Parks serve entire cities or regions. Activities available in Regional Parks may
include picnicking, swimming, camping and trail use. Lick Creek park is an
undeveloped, 515 acre regional park located within the City.
Mr. Pobiner presented the following recommendations regarding the Parks& Open Space Plan:
(1) Provide approximately 10.5 acres of park land for every 1000 people. (The City is fairly
close to this figure now.)
(2) The "improved" portions of the parks including ball fields, concession stands, etc. be
adjacent to the flood plain but not in the flood plain.
(3) Opportunity for a large regional park of approximately 200 acres. Currently the Parks
and Recreation Board is looking for a large softball facility that could possibly be located
in either zones 9 or 10 so that they are fairly centrally located as the City grows to the
south. A park in this location could also take advantage of the existing major roadways
in the area.
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(4) Opportunity of the co-development of parks. The City and School District could work
together in the future to co-develop a playground so that the total area may be a little
larger and qualify for a Mini-Park.
Mr. Pobiner concluded that parks are the only type of land use that the City can actively plan and
provide. Future park sites have been identified that can be acquired through dedication or cash in lieu
of dedication that can be escrowed to purchase the land.
(4) WATER& SEWER UTILITY PLAN:
Mike McKay, the Project Manager with CDM and Associates informed the audience that the preferred
Land Use Plan drives everything concerning the Utility Plan. He explained that they take elements such
as population density and land use types to plug into their distribution model to see the impact,
including cost, on the water and sanitary sewer system. Mr. McKay stated that they are looking at
utility improvements through the year 2020 that the City can use as a guide for the Capital Improvement
Program. The existing water system is in great shape; however, it will require many improvements to
maintain that condition. Areas of concern are in the Northgate area and the Highway 60 area.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3:Discussion amongst the Commission,Board and Consultants.
Commissioner Hall expressed concern of the impacts of a large softball facility near single family
development. Many softball tournaments continue throughout the night and such elements as traffic,
noise and lights may not be compatible with residential development. He also stated that the proposed
facility will be located away from retail businesses and hotels/motels which would increase the need for
) north-south traffic movement in this area. Commissioner Hall suggested working with the University
and possibly utilize the Texas Instruments property along Harvey Road.
Mr. Pobiner stated that such elements as light orientation and topography can be considered in
designing such a park facility to help mitigate these negative impacts. Cities all over the state are
wrestling with similar issues such as midnight basketball. For the most part, 110K is recommending a
facility in this area because there is a tremendous opportunity to utilize the flood plain and creek ways
as a buffer. The plan will not actually select a specific location; however, 110K will provide location
criteria and recommendations that the City staff can utilize to locate various park sites.
Commissioner Gribou expressed concern with the assumption that the University will remain at the
existing level. This assumption is critical in planning especially with the north-south corridors.
Mr. Pobiner stated that the Plan itself is a process and gives staff the opportunity to revisit the elements
on an annual or bi-annual basis to make changes as the community grows. There are many
opportunities that the City may benefit from in the future that we are not aware of today. In this case,
the process is more important than the product so that when the plan is reviewed, the changes can be
included in the plan.
Commissioner Gribou stated that he wants to make sure that there is enough flexibility built in with the
north-south thoroughfares so that we do not have problems if certain elements change such as the
University.
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Mr. Kelly stated that there are several options available such as changing the land use to help mitigate
the impacts of a changing community or University. The transportation models will be available for
staff to utilize to see what the impacts will be on traffic demand, identify deficiencies and look at
alternatives. In many cases, you do not have much flexibility to add new roadways in developed areas.
Much of the flexibility is in the new areas of town and acquiring enough right-of-way to allow for the
potential to expand or modify them to increase capacity.
Mr. Manson stated that at previous meetings there were questions concerning possible growth to the
south due to people commuting to Houston. Has that been:addressed as part of the Plan?
Mr. Pobiner stated that there is a potential for that type of growth; however, it will probably not happen
within the next ten to fifteen years. He stated that he would expect more tele-commuting where people
may only commute to Houston one to three days a week and on the remaining days communicate via
computer. In the twenty year time frame of the Plan, there should not be a strong influence of Houston
based traffic. Typically, the maximum amount of time that someone will commute is forty-five minutes.
The City should encourage those types of industries closer to College Station rather than driving to
Houston.
Commissioner Hall suggested that the consultants also examine the employee traffic of the University
and not just the student traffic. The University could probably provide information about where the
employees are corning from every day both inside and, outside of the city limits. This type of
information could help the City in working with the University as far as time schedules for the
employees exiting and entering campus. •
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Mr. Kelly agreed and stated that through their discussions with the University, the faculty, students and
employees are coming from everywhere and not just from one particular area.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3:Questions and comments from the audience concerning the Plan.
Commission Chairman opened the meeting to questions and comments from the public.
The following concerns/comments were voiced by the audience:
(1) How much more will be done with the Parks and Open Space Plan?
Mr. Pobiner stated that they have already gone beyond the scope of services. The final
product will not show actual detailed designs of specific parks. However, there will be
recommendations made for location criteria to be used by the Parks &Recreation Board
and City staff
(2) The City currently has six community parks in existence and the proposal shows the need for
twenty additional parks which suggests that the City is badly under parked at this time or the
proposal is overly ambitious. Where is the criteria coming from and have you looked at the
relationship of the mini parks and thoroughfares?
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Mr. Pobiner stated that the community, neighborhood and mini parks are located so that
children will not have to cross major thoroughfares and still be serviced with major
roadways. College Station has not necessarily followed the standard of community and
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neighborhood arks. Overall, the proposal is roughly 10.5 acres per 1000 population.
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(3) Many people of the community think that the City's current level of parks service is
adequate. Rather than have twenty community parks, the City has the opportunity to do
something exciting and develop large regional parks and not ball complexes necessarily.
For example, look at the New York and Minneapolis park systems where they built large,
resourceparks which cost the cities nothing. There are studies that show residential
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properties built around natural parks are higher in value because they're desirable places to
live. The incrementalro erty taxes which the City receives pay for the cost of the parks
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over periods of 12 to 20 years. An example in College Station is Pebble Creek and their use
of the golf course throughout the development. The City should invest in major linear
natural preserves of 150 to 200 acres now and not wait until development occurs.
Mr. Pobiner agreed that the linear parks are high amenities such as golf courses, zoos,
etc. which create desirable areas. The Parks and Open Space Plan takes advantage of the
areas in and around the floodplain that could be used to expand and create such linear
park systems. One opportunity of creating a linear park is to look at where several park
zones come together and combine the parks so that a larger park can be developed Mr.
Pobiner stated that their scope of services did not allow them to go into that level of detail;
however, the City staff can use this information to further enhance the Plan.
(4) Alternatives in acquiring park land should be explored instead of a fee in lieu or a
mandatory dedication. Many fast growth areas have moved to impact fees to cover the
whole cost of the development of the park rather than just the land.
(5) How much detail will be provided as part of the Thoroughfare Plan?
Mr. Kelly stated that they will develop a plan map which will designate the thoroughfare
cross sections for each of the facilities in the plan. All residential and collector streets will
not be idented.
(6) In such areas as Carter's Creek, the City cannot plan the necessary treatment or
improvements in College Station without taking into consideration Brazos County and the
City of Bryan. Specific recommendations should be made regarding this particular area
especially in defining what can go in an area where there is flood plain.
Mr. McKay stated that they provided staff with a scope of services concerning another
study for the entire City and looking at the upstream and downstream impacts. Such
drainage issues will need to be addressed to determine how it will impact the
Comprehensive Plan. The current scope of services does not encompass such an in depth
study of drainage. Mr. McKay explained that the particular land use does not have as
much of an impact as the amount of impervious cover and how it is oriented on the site.
There may be the need for a follow-up study once the Comprehensive Plan is complete.
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Councilman Crouch explained that when the City Council ranked the issues for 1996 for
next year's budget, the number two issue is the drainage utility district implementation and
issue number twenty-three is a county wide drainage plan. Staff is currently putting
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together action plans on each issue.
(7) Expressed concern with the employment assumptions and where the proposed 60,000
people are going to work. More specific information should be provided about the
employment densities.
(8) The Plan should also concentrate on alternative forms of transportation including bikes,
pedestrian ways, bus systems, etc. and be encouraged as part of the Thoroughfare Plan.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Other business.
There was no other business.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Adjourn.
Commissioner Gribou moved to adjourn the joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Parks and Recreation Board. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion which passed unopposed (10 -
0).
APPROVED:
Chairman, Kyle Hawthorne
ATTEST:
Planning Technician, Natalie Thomas
APPROVED:
Chairman, Ron Gay
ATTEST:
Staff Assistant, Bridgette George
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.71'? CITY 'SF COLLEGE S I ATION
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Post Office Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station,Texas 77842-9960
February 9, 1996 (409)764-3500
MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks & Recreation Board
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FROM: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation/ 4,P
SUBJECT: ITEMS OF INTEREST
Kid Fish '96 - This year's kid fish was again a grand success. More than 300
kids showed up to fish for rainbow trout at Central Park Pond on Saturday,
January 27th. We had a ratio of about 1.5 adults to youth. Therefore, we had
about 300 lines in the water and approximately 750 people on the banks. KID
FISH is a non-profit organization that funds urban fishing stockings and
lake/pond renovations in the State of Texas.
2. Youth Basketball games are being played on MondayA/Vednesday or
Tuesday/Thursday nights, with practices and some games on Saturdays. Games
and practices are being held at various College Station Independent School
gyms. The season will last from January 13 - March 4. Over 720 youths, grades
1-8, are playing in this year's basketball program, which exceeds last year by 43
youths.
3. The first annual College Station Emergency Management Academy which began
January 11, and will proceed through February 29, is being held in the newly
renovated EOC. The classes are held from 1:00-5:00 p.m. one day a week. The
goal of the Academy is to improve the professionalism of the city's employees
concerning their role in hazard mitigation, disaster preparedness, response, and
recovery. The class is being taught by College Station employees, as well as
local and state officials. There are currently 23 employees enrolled in the class.
Certificates will be presented to everyone upon completion of all eight courses
and passing of the final exam.
4. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stocked Cy Miller Park Pond on
Wednesday, February 7, with approximately 2,000 Rainbow Trout as part of the
Urban Fishing Program. The Trout should survive through about April or
whenever the water temperature gets above 68°. Fishing will be open to all
citizens. Those between the ages of 18-64 are required to purchase a Texas
Fishing License, as well as a fresh water trout stamp. Citizens are limited to 5
trout/angler/day. Rest rooms are located in the Police Department front lobby.
Home of Texas A&M University
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
February 7, 1996
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman ;1-3av4liorn! and Commissioners Gribou, Smith, Hall,
Lightfoot and c3-0.1-neiT.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: com.ti4'sskin0.Lane : : . •
BOARD MEMBERS'PRESENT: c40011.ap. Gay and Members Manson, Apdcp0.:ancl:KeyngIcts..
BOARD MEMBERS:ABSENT: Taggart,pp,Q4pp,Tici Harclipg.
STAFF PRESENT:' Assistant City Manager:: Brymer, Director of :Economic &
Development Services Ash, Assistant Director:: of EQc;Pcmclic. (34
Development Services Callaway, Parks, & Recreation Director
pedally ,Asj, tant Director: of Parks & Recreation Plopgpr,' City
Planner Kee, City $er0r.,, Planner Kuenzel,
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Gradu0e Civil Engineer Hor:neyer, Planning Technician Thomas,
Transportation Planner Hard, Park$, Staff Assistant George, Staff
Planner Dunn, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Transportation
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Technician Hester and VVater/Wa.st0w4er, :)Division Manager
Riley (Councilmen Crouch and MpI111.0.ney were in the audience )
AGENDA ITEM Na I.:.Call meeting to prder..,
Commission ChaitrkiatiHawthO'ri*C4110 the joint meeting of#1p:Planning 4.0d zoning Commission and
Parks and Recreation Board to oidei. and informed the audience that after the presentation and
discussion amongst the Commissioners and Board Members, there will be a brief question and answer
session.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2:Presentation by Helimuth, Obata and Kassabaum concerning the City's
Comprehensive Plan including the Parks and Open Space Plan, Transportation Plan and TAO
Use Plan
Joe Pobiner of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum (HOK), Rod Kelly of Barton-Aschmann and Rob
McKay of CDM and Associates presented the following four major components of the plan:
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(1) LAND USE PLAN:
Mr. Pobiner stated that as part of the Comprehensive Plan, the City will be given Land Use and
Thoroughfare Plan models to use as the City grows. �Ie.stated that the population of College Station •.
could possibly double over the next twenty years. Much of the growth should take place*to the south
and along University Drive near the airport. The major factor that could change this growth is any
change in Texas A&M University. No one knows the plans for the University over the next twenty
years. All we know is that enrollment is capped and there are no plans to expand. If this is the case,
there needs to be other industries in the area such as industrial type uses near the airport and race track.
Mr. Pobiner concluded that he sees the character of the community changing from a University driven
economy to include other diverse economies.
(2) THOROUGHFARE PLAN:
Rod Kelly of Barton-Aschmann presented the results of,the,modeling done utilizing the draft Land Use
Plan. He explained that they first looked at the draft Land Use Plan and the existing Thoroughfare Plan
to determine how it might fit in with the context.of the,.new•plan. Essentially, overlaying the existing
adopted Thoroughfare Plan and modifying it pri.inarily in the undeveloped areas. This became a base of
reference to develop other ideas and concepts. •Mr..Kelly stated that they then looked=,at some of the
problems'and issues throughout the Citythat have been ideritiied with respect to trans ortation. They
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then began to shape the Thoroughfare, Plan to address: specific locational ,or area .problems. For
example, the need for a north--south access between the residential areas and the University cam us and
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relieving traffic from Texas Avenue and wellborn Road without disrupting existing nei ghborhoo.ds.: Ie
stated that information, 'Was obtained from the Texas Highway'Department concerning the Wellborn
Road Corridor Study including the various options being,considered that were plugged into their
analysis. With all of this information, theybe an to anal ze:alternatives to the Thoroughfare Plan and
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the amount of traffic that will begenerated from the land uses in the area. This information is
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converted into trips per day and this also shows where the trips are going. Mr. Kelly stated that the
model output consisted' of generating volumes. and ,operating conditions projected to be on the
thorou`hfare s stem lin the future. The first model pro'`aecti'ons that show traffic volumes has been
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completed:. The secondary output of tiv s` model is:`a look at the operating conditions of the roadway
including what traffic congestion to expect with certain,volumes of traffic. Texas Avenue, University
Drive and some portions of wellborn Road are showing levels of congestion that are probably greater
than what is desirable. Mr. Kelly informed the audience that over the next• few weeks, they will be
taking a look at these undesirable operating conditions and refining the model to add capacity in other
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areas or suggest future physical changes to address these'problems. Mr.'Kelly concluded that they will
also look at posse ly scaling down roadways where future projections,,show that it is,needed. Once this •
rocess is complete; apreferred Thoroughfare Plan will'be subs .itted for review'`and adoption'by the
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(3) PARKS & OPEN SPACE PLAN:
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Joe Pobiner of 110K presented the`following rccomrr e�dation5 of the National'Recreation and'.Park
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Type, Desirable Size Acres/1000 Pop?
Mini-Park 1 acre or less .25 - .5 acres
Neighborhood Park 15 +acres 1.0 - 2.0 acres
Community Park 25 + acres 5.0 - 10.0 acres
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Regional Park • 200+ acres • 5.0 - 10.0 acres
— "Core" park land can be described as the minimum amount of developable park land
provided in a community. This park land should be located outside of flood plains, but
may include some natural features such as water bodies.
-- Mini-Parks are parks that range from one to two acres in size and typically provide
picnic .areas, playgrounds and seating. Lions and Windwood Parks are examples of
existing Mini-Parks in College Station. Many of the school playgrounds located in
College Station also function as Mini-Parks. •
Neighborhood parks serve a larger population than Mini-Parks. In addition to the
activities available in Mini-Parks, Neighborhood Parks may also include areas for more
intense recreational activities such as field games, court games and swimming. The
majority of College Station's existing parks fall within the standards of Neighborhood
Parks.
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-- Community Parks serve many neighborhoods. In addition to the activities available in
Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks may also include athletic complexes, large
swimming pools, community centers and nature preserves.
-- Regional Parks serve entire cities or regions: Activities available in Regional Parks may
include picnicking, swimming, camping and trail use. Lick Creek park is an
undeveloped, 515 acre regional park located within the City.
Mr. Pobiner presented the following recommendations regarding the Parks & Open Space Plan:
(1) Provide approximately 10.5 acres of park land for every,1000 people. (The City is fairly
close to this figure now at roughly 7 acres per 1000 people.)
(2) The "improved" portions of the parks including ball fields, concession stands, etc. be
adjacent to the flood plain but not in the flood plain.
(3) Opportunity for a large regional park of approximately 200 acres. Currently the Parks
and Recreation Board is looking for a large softball facility that could possibly be located
in either zones 9 or 10 so that they are fairly centrally located as the City grows to the
south.. A park in this location could also take advantage of the existing major roadways
in the area.
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(4) Opportunity of the co-development of parks. The City and School Districtcould work
together in the future to co-develop a playground so that the total area may be a little
larger and qualify for a Mini-Park.
Mr. Pobiner concluded that parks are the only type of land use that the City can actively plan and
provide. General locations of future park sites have been identified that can be acquired through
dedication or cash in lieu of dedication that can be escrowed to purchase the land.
(4) WATER& SEWER UTILITY PLAN:
Mike McKay, the Project Manager with CDM and Associates informed the audience that the preferred
Land Use Plan drives everything concerning the Utility Plan: He explained that they take elements such
as population density and land use types to plug into their distribution model to see`the impact,
including cost, on the water and sanitary sewer system. Mr. McKay stated that they are looking at
utility improvements through the year 2020 that the City can use as a guide for the Capital Improvement
Program. The existing water system is in great shape; however, it will require many improvements to
maintain that condition. Areas of concern are in the Northgate'area and the Highway 60 area.
AGENDA ITEM No. 3:Discussion amongst the Commission, Board and Consultants.
Commissioner Hall expressed concern of the impacts of a large softball facility near single family
development. Many softball tournaments continue throughout the night and such elements as traffic,
noise and lights may not be compatible with residential development. He also stated that the proposed
facility will be located away from retail businesses and hotels/motels which would increase the need for
north-south traffic movement in this area. Commissioner Hall suggested working with the University
andp ossibly utilize the Texas Instruments property along Harvey Road.
Mr. Pobiner stated that such elements as light orientation'and topography can be considered in
designing such a park facility to help mitigate these negative impacts. Cities all over the state are
wrestling with similar issues such as midnight basketball. For the most part, HOI . is recommending a
facility in the Lick Creek area south of town because there is a tremendous opportunity to utilize the
flood plain and creek ways as a buffer. The plan will not actually select a 'specific location; however,
HOK will provide location criteria and recommendations that the City staff can utilize to locate various
park sites.
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Commissioner Gribou expressed concern with the assumption that the University will remain at the
existing level. This assumption is'critical in planning especially with the north-south corridors.
Mr. Pobiner stated that the Plan itself is a process and gives staff the opportunity to revisit the elements
on an annual or bi-annual basis to make changes as the community grows. There are many
opportunities that the City may benefit from in the future that we are'not aware of today. In this case,
the process is more important than the product so that when the plan is reviewed, the changes can be
included in the plan:
Commissioner Gribou stated that he wants to "hake sure that there is enough flexibility built in with the
north-south thoroughfares so that we 'do not have'problems if certain elements change such as the
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Mr. Kelly stated that there are several options available such as changing the land use to help mitigate
( the impacts of a changing community or University. The transportation models will be available for
staff to utilize to see what the impacts will be on traffic demand, identify deficiencies and look at
alternatives. In many cases, you do not have much flexibility to add new roadways in developed areas.
Much of the flexibility is in the new areas of town and acquiring enough right-of-way to allow for the
potential to expand or modify them to increase capacity.
Mr. Manson stated that at previous meetings there were questions concerning possible growth tothe
south due to people commuting to Houston. Has that been addressed as part of the Plan?
Mr. Pobiner stated that there is a potential for that type of growth; however, it will probably not happen
within the next ten to fifteen years. He stated that he would expect more tele-commuting where people
may only commute to Houston one to three days a week and on the remaining days communicate via
computer. In the twenty year time frame of the Plan, there should not be a strong influence of Houston
based traffic. Typically, the maximum amount of time that someone will commute is forty-five minutes.
The City should encourage those types of industries closer to College Station rather than driving to
Houston.
Commissioner Hall suggested that the consultants also examine the employee traffic of the University
and not just the student traffic. The University could probably provide information about where the
employees are coming from every day both inside and outside of the city limits. This type of
information could help the City in working with the University as far as time schedules for the
employees exiting and entering campus.
Mr. Kelly agreed and stated that through their discussions with the University, the faculty, students and
employees are coming from everywhere and not just from one particular area.
AGENDA. ITEM NO. 3:Questions and comments from the audience concerning the Plan.
Commission Chairman opened the meeting to questions and comments from the public.
The following concerns/comments were voiced by the audience:
(1) How much more will be done with the Parks and Open Space Plan?
Mr. Pobiner stated that they have already gone beyond the scope of services. The final
product will not show actual detailed designs of specific parks. However, there will be
recommendations made for location criteria to be used by the Parks & Recreation Board
and City staff.
(2) The City currently has six community parks in existence and the proposal shows the need for
twenty additional parks which suggests that the City is badly under parked at this time or the
proposal is overly ambitious. Where is the criteria coming from and have you looked at the
relationship of the mini parks and thoroughfares?
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Mr. Pobiner stated that the community, neighborhood and mini parks are located so that •
children will not have to cross major thoroughfares and still be serviced with major
roadways. College Station has not,necessarily followed the standard of community and
(_ neighborhood parks. Overall, the proposal is roughly 10..E acres per 1000 population.
(3) Many people of the community think that the City's current level of parks service is
adequate. Rather than have twenty community.parks, the City has the opportunity to do
something exciting and develop large regional parks and not ball complexes necessarily.
For example, look at the New York and Minneapolis park systems where they built large,
natural resource parks which cost the cities nothing. There are studies that show residential
properties built around natural parks are higher in value because they're desirable places to.
live. The incremental property taxes which the City receives pay for the cost of the parks
over periods of 12 to 20 years. An example in College Station is Pebble Creek and their use
of the golf course throughout the development. The City should invest in major linear
natural preserves of 150 to 200 acres now and not wait until development occurs.
Mr. Pobiner agreed that the linear parks are high amenities such as golf courses, zoos,
etc. which create desirable areas. The Parks and Open Space Plan takes advantage of the
areas in and around the flood plain that could be used to expand and create such linear
park systems. One opportunity of creating a linear park is to look at where several park
zones come together and combine the parks so that a larger park can be developed. Mr.
Pobiner stated that their scope of services did not allow them to go into that level of detail;
however, the City staff can use this information to further enhance the Plan..
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(4) Alternatives in acquiring park land should be explored instead of a fee in lieu, or 'a
mandatory dedication. Many fast growth areas have moved to impact fees to cover the
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• whole cost of the development of the park rather than just the land.
(5) How much detail will be provided as part of the Thoroughfare Plan?
Mr. Kelly stated that they will develop a plan map which will designate the thoroughfare
cross sections for each of the facilities in the plan. All residential and collector streets will
not be identified.
(6) In such areas as Carter's Creek, the City cannot plan the necessary treatment or •
improvements in College Station without taking into consideration Brazos County and the
City of Bryan. Specific recommendations should be made regarding this particular area
especially in defining what can go in an area where there is flood plain.
Mr. McKay stated that they provided staff with a scope of services concerning another
study for the entire City and looking at the upstream and downstream impacts. Such
drainage issues will need to be addressed to determine how it will impact the
Comprehensive Plan. The current scope of services does not encompass such an in'depth
study,of drainage. Mr. McKay explained that the.particular land use does not=have as
much of an impact as the amount of impervious cover and how it is oriented on the site.
There may be the need for a follow-up study once the Comprehensive Plan is complete.
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Councilman crouch explained that when the City Council ranked the issues for 1996 for
next year's budget, the number two issue is the drainage utility district implementation and
issue number twenty-three is a county wide drainage plan. Staff is currently putting
together action plans on each issue.
(7) Expressed concern with the employment assumptions and where the proposed 60,000
people are going to work. More specific information should be provided about the
employment densities.
(8) The Plan should also concentrate on alternative forms of transportation including bikes,
pedestrian ways, bus systems, etc. and be encouraged as part of the Thoroughfare Plan.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Other business.
There was no other business.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Adjourn.
Commissioner Gribou moved to adjourn the joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Parks and Recreation Board. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion which passed unopposed (10 -
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1996:- 7:00 P.M.
• CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD •
MEMBERS.PRESENT: Ron Gay, Chair; Bob DeOtte, Vice. Chair; Carol _Reynolds; Greg
Taggart Debra Anderson and Mike Manson
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MEMBERS ABSENT: Barry Harding and Nancy Crouch, Council Liaison.
STAFF:PRESENT: Steve Beachy, Director; Curtis Bingham, Parks ;Opecatior s Supt.;
Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Linda Waltman,. Recreation
Supt.; David Hudspeth, Asst. Athletic Supv.; and Bridgette George,
Staff Assistant
VISITORS: Powell Robinson, 1008 Howe; and,Julian .and Jan McMurrey, 3400
Mustang Lane
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I. Approval of Minutes: There were no. minutes -to. approve for, the January 9, 1996,
meeting due to lack of a quorum. Minutes for December 12, 1995, were approved as
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11. Hear Visitors: No unscheduled visitors were present.
Ill. :Discussion of Junior Girls' Softball Program: Mr. McMurrey stated that he was here
about a year agoregarding this issue. He stated that he has coached his-kids in youth sports
over the last twenty years. He mentioned that he has been -actively involved in the- girls'
softball program for the last few years and has worked with Tony, David, and the interns and
likes the program. However, he feels it has not been as successful as it could be. Mr.
McMurrey stated that there`,are various programs throughout Central Texas that are more
successful than College Station's program. He stated that he approached the'College.Station •
Little League Board and requested that they offer a little league program for girls. The Board
stated that they could not offer the program because the City owns all the softball fields,and
already has a league program. He would like for the City to bow out, of girl's softball during
. the Little League Spring.Session.so that Little League can offer.it. He stated that they would,use
the same fields that the. City is- using for girls' softball. Mr. McMurrey stated that the District
Administrator for Little.League and the State Office wants College Station to have softball. He
stated that-the City's program doesn't get promoted as well as Little League would promote it.
He stated that .City employees appear.to be wearing "too many hats" to. devote enough
attention to the program. He stated that the College Station Girls' Softball program was not
advertised-in the newspaper-like the Bryan program was, He mentioned that Little League has
so many parents that are involved in the program, that they make sure the program is well
advertised.
Mr. McMurrey stated that Little League registered 560 kids in advance and registered another
250 for the program on one night of registration. He mentioned that thirty parents volunteered
to work*on registration night, He stated that after one week of the City's Girls' Fast-pitch
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Softball registration, 48 girls had signed up. He stated that- as of today, there were 20 teams
registered. He believes that if it- had been promoted better, there would be more girls'
registered.
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Mr. Robinson stated that he has three daughters that he has .been actively involved in
• coaching over the years. He stated that he asked Little League to charter a girls' softball team
so that he could,take his team to Bryan to play. Little League refused because they stated
there were not enough fields to practice or play on. stated that one reason he was
attracted to the Little league softball program was that they have an all-stars' program.. He
• •stated that whenever he puts together a traveling tournament team, he-has to go to Bryan for
more skilled and-strongi-r players to play such positions as pitch0r. He believes Little Leabue is
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doing so well because it's the 1466ial".thing to do. •
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Jan McMurrey stated that she wanfs the female children in College Station lobe involved in a
Sports program that's just as dative as the boys' little league.progrqrri. . She stated that if there
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aren't enough fields,,that Is not the "girls- problem. Ifs Little League and the City's problem.
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Mr. MbMurrey stated that the last time he approached the Parks Board, he was told that the.
fences at the Bee Creek. softball fields were not going to be moved back, and -that if they
were, Mr; .McMUrrey-would .be. notified. He -stated that a few days earlier, Tony.Scazzero,
• • Athletics Supervisor,.told. him that the fences were going to.be.thoved back, and that he had,
no knowledge-that he was-supposed to notify Mr. McMurrey when that-would happen. :Steve
stated-that-there were no.plans to move those fences back. He said that new fences would .
• be installed; but at the same distance. Mr. McMurrey stated again that Tony said those fences
. • were going to be.moved bdck for a National Men's Class C•Tournament.. L .
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Steve.stated.that the City took over the girl's softball program a few'years ago specifically.at
the request-of the-Girl's Softball Association. He said-that they did not want to administer the
. • program any.longer. .That program historically encouraged participation over the all-star and-
tournament-type play. He also stated that all of the City's programs are developed that way.
Steve mentioned that Little League' has differeptrules.than:AS (Amateur Softball Association).
• -David stated-that ASA rules.align with all other softball programs such:as high school, college,
. and all the way up to the Olympics. . *
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David passed out.information on the City's _girls', softballthat showed increase hi •
participationfrom-1994 to)995; and a 98%. increase:since 1993, .stated- tbat. the girl's.
softball program is .a 'young:program and needs time to grow. He reminded ethe Board that
. ' Little. LeagUe:.-haS. been .around a long time, hence its syccpss..,, said:that the City's
. -progrpm is not.better or worse thanany other, it's just. younger program and needs time to
• develop. ..,Dayjd asked.the•visitors for,their support anct,fo let him,know what they need if they
were dissatisfied, instead- of asking to let Little League.take over the program. He stated that
he would do whatever Was:necessary to make the program a success, but that there would
not be' an all-star season;.because that's,not part of AS.A. David stated .that .anyone could
develop an. all-star team''and go to.- State and National on thOlr• own, if that's what they
desired. David menilonpdthat unfortunately_there was not.a.four770910.complex for the
• like. Ville League -has at Southwood, making jt.difficull*.f9r. lot of,social interaction ,as, Mr.
McMurrey stated-happened:at So.uthwood,..)payid:corrimented..on,Mr. McMurreys statement .
aboutadvertising softipall,in the-paper: every day and ctstcecl,fqr- his support,to find-a p9r!.nt
that was willing to stay on the paper to get it advertised every day. He also asked,for support
to help register kids at every school, if that's what the parents wanted. He stated that he
would like-to contact,the,families who were going to ,Bryan.to•play,.and,ask them to play,in
College Station and make the local program a bigger sticcesp.'
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Mr. McMurrey stated that he is all for the College Station program in the fall and any other
time, but that Little.Leaguetaking over in.the spring would be more effective. He thinks the
College .Station league would bebetter if Little League operated it in the spring. He also•
stated- that the fields:at Southwood are the City's,fields, not Little LeagUe's. He stated that
converting the baseball fields to softball fields would.be easy to do, and that the boys could
play at the current softball fields just as easy as the girls' do. Steve stated that,if girls were
allowed to play at Southwood and.the boys were moved to Bee Creek, families would still be
•separated.. Mr, McMurrey stated that years'ago when he was on the Little League Board they
did -rf6f-want. to give up any of*the boys fields for girl's.softball, so they denied allowing a
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Debra asked what Little League offered that wasn't being provided by the City. Mr. McMurrey
stated the•overall interest by the parents, which gets the parent§,more involved because there
• : is no one else to run it. .He also stated that the City league only has 8 games as compared to
• 12-20 with Little. League He also stated that he believes there is not as much preparation of
the coaches as there is in Little League. He said the City league does not have the same
atmosphere as Little League does. He thinks the level of expectation in Little League is higher
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• Ron askedMr.. Robinson if he"sensed whether the Little League Board would offer.a girls'
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sOftbd!i•program, If fields were not a problem. • Mr. 'Robinson stated he thought some of then')
would support if. Bob stated that if Colle0e.Station Little League ever had a softball program
they could never'. get rid of it. or they Woad lose their charter.
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. After fUrther discUssion, the Board concurred that they would like to hear from kids and parents
. of the,City't girl's' softball program to find out how they view the current City prograth.
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Greg motioned to 'conduct a needs survey of the participants of the Cily's‘girls' softball
program to address whether reorganization of the. program should be done.' Bob seconded
the roOticin. The Motionecl.passed. Mr. McMurrey requested that the City show both him and
• Mr. Robinson the survey for review before it was eeleased. The Board agreecl.
IV. Discussion of the City's Long Range Land Use Plan Regarding Parks: Steve stated that
. • he had no.other information to report. He distributed a copy of an article that was printed in
The Eagle, "CS planner foresees 65 hew porke! This article was derived from the joint meeting
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that was.attended by HOK (Helimuth, Obata and. Kassabaum Inc.), the Planning and Zoning
• Comrpitt6e, and the Parks • Board on ,February 7, 1996. The Board' discussed their
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disappointment regarding the Parks portion of the City's plan that was presented that night.
Ron.asked if the Board woulcl. get a chance to view the plan before it was .accepted by
• CbuhOit.- Steve stated that he'did not know because he wasn't sure when the plan would be
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Parks Board .and Parks staff be given the opportUnity to review the parks portion of .the •
Masferplan prior to Counoil's approval of the plan. He also wanted Ron to relay the Board's
disappointment with the information presented todate. Bob seconded. The motion passed.
V... Discussion of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's 1996 Goals: Steve. reviewed the
department's goals,for 1995'and the upcoming goals for 1996. He stated that these goals
have been set up to reinforce the Council's Strategic Issues. He mentioned that 39 issues had
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been ranked by Council and about 20 of those will probably have action items developed for
them. Steve reviewed some of the issues as they related to the_depa rtment. C '
• • • • .: VI. Capital Improvement Program Report: Peter reviewed the C1P report.that was included
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in the Board's. packet. He mentionedthat the architect, Working on the Pebble Creek
Elementary, School, might be including some irrigation in his plan. • Peter'gave,his'park plans to.
the architect in .hopes that he would include the park and playing fields.in'the plan: Peter
mentioned that he will be meeting.with the.architect for •the Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith
Baseball.Complex•project on February 27 Steve stated that a committee was-.formed to help
with looking at.different;aspects of the complex. The corrirnitteo consists of one representative
from Lithe League; the Community Policing Officer; the Southgate Village Apartment manager:
Kimmie Habtemicheal, Lincoln Center Supervisor; Gary' Marske, South District Supervisor; and
Scott Hooks, West District Supervisor. - ' .. • .• •• .
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. VI. Other Business/Board Concerns: Cdrol mentioned that'a proposal-was going to 'be .
made to,rename Southwood Pool or the Natatorium after'Cindy Halla?an. , Steve:stated that a
request for information regarding the renaming of Southwood has already been received and
that individual was given the policy,and procedures to go forward with that request.
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Bob wants to proceed with the development of a'Recreational Sports.Advisory Council. 'He
would'like for it. to be governed_by the Parks'Advisory. Board. .After further 'discussion,:Bob,
•• ,- - Carol, and Debra.agreed to form a subcommittee to work on the structure and guidelines'for ••
the Sports Council: •The3 meeting was scheduled for February 26,.of 11:30 a rn. . • ' ' •
Steve mentioned that The next Parks Board meeting Would 'be the' third Tuesday in March,
instead of the sedond Tuesday. . • .
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. : Mike asked who handled Adopt-A-Spot for the City. Bridgette stated that Public-Services used
to. Curtissaid,that he was waiting for a phone call from-Charles McElt rare 'to-find out if the
• program is still current.
Curtis a iso informed the Board,that Jeff Shiftrnire,' St.. Frances Church.*Pastor1 Fs interested in
• *- • adopting Lick Creek Park. No formal agreement has been'made. Guidelines would have to
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be set up.for what he would be allowed to do. Curtis Will report back to the Board when Mr.
Shiffmire defines more clea rly.what It,is he wants to do at Lick:Creek Park.
VII. Adjourn: . .
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Notice is hereby given that a (Regular) (Special) (, REGULAR ) meeting of the
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
of the City of College Station, State of Texas, will be held on the 13th day of
FEBRUARY ,, 1996,at 7:00 ( XM.)(P.M.), at, 1000 KRENEK TAP. RD.
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840 •
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regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation 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 copyof said Notice on the bulletin board in the City Hall of said College Station, Texas, a place
convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on
1996, at, o'clock(A.M.)(P.M.).
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5. The College Station Youth Soccer Association has allocated $2,000 to go
towards the re-establishment of the turf on the Anderson Park soccer fields.
These funds will go towards the purchase of sand, seed, and fertilizer to better
reestablish the playabillity of the complex. Due to the untimely amounts of
rainfall and drastic temperature changes, the rye grass did not grow well. The
soccer organization will also move some of the normal practices to auxiliary sites
to allow the newly over-seeded fields to better establish themselves.
6. The Adamson Lagoon Rest Rooms renovation is complete and meets ADA
regulations. Some of the items that were included in the renovation process
included toilets, showers, dressing rooms, and the sinks.
7. The Nature Trail at Richard Carter Park has been renovated by Parks Operations
crews. Due to erosion, a section of the cinder trail has been changed to
concrete. Also, a conversation deck, with benches and a picnic table, has been
added along this trail.
Copies: Skip Noe, City Manager
John Woody, Assistant City Manager
Tom Brymer, Assistant City Manager
) PARD Staff
1996 Strategic Issue Rankings
Total Ends
Rank Score Stmt#
1 39 5 Streamline Development Processes
2 38 3 Drainage Utility District Implementation
. 3 38 8 Northgate Revitalization Development Implementation
•4 38 7 Spec Building at the Business Park
5 34 3 Drainage Plan Implementation
6 34 7 Strategy for:Conference/Hotel.Development
7 31 7 Business Park Recruitment
8 31 7 Marketing Strategy to Develop to Recruit Business to Improve Retail Development
9 28 3. Wolf Pen'Creek Drainage•
10 28 4 Develop a Regional Tech Prep Program/Business/School/City Training Program
11 28 5 Accessibility of City Services-West Side Water&Sewer Services/George Bush Library
12 28 8 N/S-Gate Revitalization/Code Enf. &Planning TAMU
13 27 3 Develop a philosophy for delivery of health and human services
14 27 5 Benchmark/Performance Measures for Agency Contracts
15 26 2 Cemetery policy and development
16 26 8 Housing Strategy Housing Standards/Maintenance/Certification)
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17 26 8 Community Enhancement Program/Annual
18' 25 7 Industrial Area/District- Look for Alternative Sites
19 24 5 City.Center with.Consolidated Office•and Park Development
• 20 237.Tourism/Marketing=Plan/with Emphasis on Promotion
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21 22 1 Wellborn Road Corridor Traffic Study
22 22 1 Traffic Managment..North/South Traffic Routes 1. Kyle-SW Pkwy 2. West of Wellborn 3. Dartmouth-2818 4.Appommattox
23 22 3 County Wide Drainage Plan
24 22 7. Wolf.Pen Creek Area..Development
25 21 5 Council Policy on Benefits and Training .
26 19 1 intermodal Accessibility- 1. Hwy 30-190 Louisiana 2. Hwy 6 Houston 3. Hwy 21 Austin/Including Air Service to Austin and S.A.
27 19 2 Multi day.festival
28 18 3 Develop a comprehensive regional family wellness center
29 17 2 Develop..a nature parkin.College..Station along..Carter..Creek
30 17 3 one Stop Facility of Health Services
31 17 3 Youth.at Risk(Prevention Activities}/Recreational centered programs for.youth ages 13-19
32 16 3 Build mini neighborhood resource and service centers
33 16 4 Establish a Funded Task Force to Implement Computer Networks
34 15 1 Tolley System between Bryan and College Station
35 15 2 County.Parks
36 15 5 Joint City/County Committee on Competing Values and Formally Adopt Uniform Standards
37 14 2 Development of a College Station Lake
38 13 6 Clear Vision of Arts
39 9 7 Regional Community Owned Airport
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
FEBRUARY, 1996
1. Southwood Pool Renovation
Project Number: PK9502
Budget: $219,000
Contract Amount: $35,000 - Design; $194,805 - Repair
Project Manager: Eric Ploeger
Design: H.S.I. Consulting Architects
Comments/Status: HSI began inspection and testing of the pool in
early July. Plans and sepcifications were prepared and bid. The bid
opening was December 5, 1995. The low bidder, Mid-Continental
Restorations, was recommended to the City Council on December 14,
1995. The project came in over budget. Staff and the architect
negotiated a reduction change order to lower the cost as much as
possible. Additional funds were obtained from the completed Thomas
Park improvement project. Renovation began January 10, 1996.
Task: Project Design: July- September 1995
Advertise & Award: November- December 1995
Complete: May 1996
2. Sandstone Park Development
Project Number: PK N/A
Budget: $250,000
Contract Amount: $194,003 - Marek Brothers
Project Manager: Eric Ploeger
Design: ln-house
Comments/Status: The preliminary design for the park was approved
by Council January 25, 1995. Construction plans were prepared by the
Parks Planning Staff. Bids were opened July 6, 1995, with Marek
Brothers as the low bid at $194,003. This bid was accepted by the City
Council on July 13, 1995. Construction began in late August. A Small
Business Administration Tree Grant was approved for this park for
approximately $15,000. The landscape portion of the project was bid
out the week of January 2, 1996. The tree planting portion of the
project was awarded to Brazos Services.
Task: Project Design: February - March 1995
Advertise &Award: • March - July 1995
Complete: February - 1996
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3. PEBBLE CREEK PARK DEVELOPMENT '
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Project Number: PK9504
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Budget: $200,000
Contract Amount: N/A
Project Manager: Eric Ploeger
Project Design: PARD Planning
Comments/Status: Initial meetings with CS1SD staff have occurred to
prioritize needed facilities. Public hearings were held October 10 and
November 12, 1995. The preliminary site plan was approved by the school
board on November 20, 1995. The plan was presented to the City Council
on December 13, 1995. The plan was accepted and staff will begin
production of bid documents as soon as possible,
Task: Project Design: January - February 1996
Advertisement & Award: March - April 1996
Complete: August 1996
4. LINCOLN CENTER/WAYNE SMITH BASEBALL COMPLEX
Project Number: PK9505
Budget: $1,230,000 - 1995 Bond
Contract Amount: Design $84,490
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s , Project Manager: Eric Ploeger
Project Design: HSI Consulting Architects
Comments/Status: After review of 16 proposals by Architectural firms,
the staff recommended HSI Architects of Bryan to the City Council, The
City Council approved this selection and the contract will be signed in
early February.
Task: Project Design: February - July 1996
Advertisement & Award: August 1996 - September 1996
Complete: August 1997
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5. Lincoln Center Gym Floor Replacement
Project Number: N/A
Budget: $55,000
Contract Amount: $47,667 If approved - Custom Sports Surfacing
Project Manager: David Gerling
Project Design:
Comments/Status: Bids are to be opened January 16, 1996. This
project will replace the synthetic flooring in the gym. This item will be
presented to the City Council for possible approval February 8, 1996.
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Task: Project Design: January 1996
Advertisement & Award: January - February 1996
Complete: March 1996
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5. Wolf Pen Creek Playground Improvements
Project Number: N/A
Budget: $24,000 Zone 3 Parkland Dedication Funds
Contract Amount: N/A
Project Manager: Peter Vanecek
Project Design: Parks Planning
Comments/Status: This project will convert the existing playground into
a handicap accessible facility through the use of a
rubber cushion in place of the pea gravel.
Task: Project Design:
Advertisement & Award:
Complete:
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ANDERSON RENOVATION PROPOSAL
IN TBE DECEMBER MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STATION YOUTH SOCCER
ASSOCIATION, A DISCUSSION WAS HELD CONCERNING THE PRESENT
CONDITION OF THE COMPLEX. IT WAS DECIDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION
WOULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO TBE PARKS DEPARTMENT IN HELPING
TO RESTORE THE PLAYABILITY OF THE COMPLEX, BY ALLOCATING UP TO
$2000.00 TO GO TO TIM RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TURF ON TBE
COMPLEX.
IN THE JANUARY MEETING,I ATTENDED AND WE DISCUSSED POSSIBLE
DIRECTIONS THAT WE WOULD PROCEED WITH AND THE UPCOMING
SPRING SEASON THAT WAS ABOUT TO BEGIN. ONE OF THE SUGGESTIONS
BROUGHT FORTH WAS TO MOVE SOME OF THE NORMAL PRACTICES BEM
AT ANDERSON TO AUXILIARY SITES TO ALLOW THE NEWLY OVER-SEEDED
FIELDS TO BETTER ESTABLISH THEMSELVES. THE NEED TO DO THIS WAS
BROUGHT ON DO TO POOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RYE GRASS ON THE
COMPLEX, DUE TO LACK OF AND-UNTIMELY AMOUNTS OF RAINFALL AND
DRASTIC TEMPERATURE CHANGES AND THE NEED FOR MORE
FERTILIZATION. THIS IS ONE STEP TO HELPING TO BETTER ESTABLISH THE
PLAYABILITY OF THE COMPLEX AND WE BELIEVE IT WILL BEGIN TO SHOW
THE BENEFITS AS THE SPRING SEASON PROGRESSES ON.
I WOULD LIKE TO RECAP SOME OF ME STEPS WE HAVE DONE TO
IMPROVE THE COMPLEX BEFORE THE SPRING SEASON AND MEN TOUCH
BASE ON SOME IDEAS AND PROPOSE SOME STEPS THAT WE BELIEVE WILL
BENEFIT THE RESTORATION OF THIS FACILITY.
RECAP:
IN OCTOBER WE REPLACED TWO OF THE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER
PANELS, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PROBLEMS HAS BEEN THE
INEFFECTIVENESS OF OUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM DUE TO IT'S AGE. THIS
STEP HAS IMPROVED THE CONSISTENCY OF OUR WATERING PROGRAM.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO FINE TUNE THE IRRIGATION HEADS LOCATED ON
THE FIELDS.
IN OCTOBER WE ALSO AERATED THE FIELDS IN THREE DIRECTIONS WITH
A TRACTOR PULLED CORE AERATOR,TRYING TO LOOSEN UP THE BARE
AND COMPACTED SOIL.
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IN NOVEMBER, WE TOPDRESSED THE LOW AREAS, WE SEEDED THE
COMPLEX WITH GULF RYE GRASS AND THEN SPREAD A THIN LAYER OF
SAND OVER TETE SEED. WE PUT OUT 200 YARDS OF SAND AND
OVERSEEDED USING 50 BAGS OF RYE GRASS SEED. WE WERE ABLE TO •
WATER SPORADICALLY DUE TO THE TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS
DURING THE END OF NOVEMBER AND DECESMER.
IN JANUARY WE RE-SEEDED SOME OF THE BARE AREAS,REPAIRED A
WATER LINE THAT RUPTURED DUE TO THE COLD TEMPERATURES,AND
WE PUT OUT AN APPLICATION OF 18-6-12 SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER WE
PUT OUT 250 LBS OF FERTILIZER PER FIELD.THE FERTILIZER AND nE
ABILITY TO WATER THE TURF HAS BEGAN'TO•SHOW PROGRESS IN THE
TURF ESTABLISHIVffiNT. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN ABLE TO MOW THE FIELDS
AT A LEVEL OF 1.5 TO 2 INCHES TWICE A WEEK,HELPING TO STRENGTHEN
THE TURF.
WE SET UP THE FIELDS,INSTALLING GOALS AND CUTTING IN THE
PERIMETER LINES THE WEEK BEFORE THE GAMES BEGAN. WE ALSO HAD
TO GO IN AND REPAIR SEVERAL IRRIGATION LEAKS THAT OCCURRED THE
WEEK PLAY BEGAN,AND AT THIS TIME THE FIELDS ARE HOLDING IN
FAIRLY DECENT SHAPE. WE WELL CONTINUE TO TRY TO MOW ME
COMPLEX TWICE A WEEK,'WEATHER PERMITTING. WE WILL BE PUTTING
OUT ANOTHER LIGHT APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER IN THE NEXT WEEK
AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO FINE TUNE THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL TO UTILIZE MONETARY DONATION FROM
THE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION.
I ESTIMATE TIM SPRING SEASON TO END AT THE END OF MARCH OR FIRST
PART OF APRIL,AT THIS POINT AND TIME I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO
HAVE A SOIL ANALYSIS DONE ON TUE COMPLEX TO DETERMINE OUR
FERTILIZATION NEEDS. WE ARE PLANNING TO AERATE THE COMPLEX AND
POSSIBLY TILL SOME OF THE BAD AREAS TO ENABLE US TO BREAK THE . •
COMPACTED SOIL AND LEVEL SOME OF OUR. FIELD IRREGULARITIES. WE
ALSO ARE PLANNING ON TAKING A SOD CUTTER AND TRYING TO
CORRECT SOME OF OUR SIDELINE DRAINAGE OFF THE FIELDS.THIS MAY
PROVIDE US WITH TURF THAT CAN BE RE-SODDED ON OUR GOAL AREAS
AND BARE AREAS.
WITH THE $200Q.00 PUT FORTH BY THE SOCCER ASSOCIATION,WE WOULD
LIKE TO PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING;
180 YARDS OF SAND EST. COST $720.00
6 BAGS OF BERMUDA SEED EST COST $900.00
40BAGS OF 18-642 FEREILIZER $380.00
$2000.00
WE INTEND TO GO IN AND TOPDRESS, OVERSEED WITH BERMUDA SEED
AND APPLY A LIGHT APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER TO STIMULATE THE
BERMUDA GRASS THAT WE ALREADY HAVE. WE WILL BEGIN A MULTIPLE
LIGHT WATERING PROGRAM FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 - 10 DAYS, TO HELP
ESTABLISH THE NEWLY SEEDED FIELDS. ONCE WE HAVE SEED
ESTABLISHMENT, WE WILL RESUME OUR MOWING PROGRAM, CUTTING
THE.FIELDS AT 1.5 INCHES AND MOWING THEM TWICE A WEEK TO TRY TO
ENCOURAGE LATERAL GROWTH OF THE GRASS'AND TO TRY TO SUPPRESS
THE CURRENT WEED GROWTH. ONCE THE NEW TURF HAS GERMINATED,
WE WILL GO TO A LESS FREQUENT AND LONGER WATERING CYCLE TO
TRY TO ENCOURAGE DEEPER ROOT ESTABLISHMENT. WE WILL APPLY THE
SECOND APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER APPROXIMATELY FOUR WEEKS
AFTER INITIAL SEED GERMINATION. WITH A LITTLE LUCK, WE SHOULD
BEGIN TO SEE THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF TURF IN ABOUT A MONTH AND
A HALF, ALLOWING US TO PROCEED IN A NORMAL MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE.
HOPEFULLY,BY TAKING MESE STEPS, WE WILL SEE A SIGNIFICANT
IMPROVEMENT IN TBE PLAYABILITY, SAFER AND MORE AESTESTICLY
PLEASING COMPLEX FOR ALL TO ENJOY. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR
INPUT:INTO THIS PROPOSAL, AS YOUR ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS MANY
INDIVIDUALS WITH A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF TURF MANAGEMENT AND A
GOOD KNOWLEDGE•OF'MINOS THAT WE MAY BE ABLE TO IMPLEMENT
THAT WILL BENEFIT THIS COMPLEX, YOUR ORGANIZATION AND THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
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I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AND YOUR ORGANIZATION, I
BELIEVE THAT AS A TEAM WE CAN PRODUCE A SOCCER COMPLEX THAT
WE ARE ALL PROUD OF. •
SINCERELY YOURS;
RICHARD SCOTT HOOKS
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Eagle staff writer Parks Board on Wednesday, College reservations.
Station's park space should increase "Rather than have 20 new community
College Station and whatever areas it from the present 426.2 acres to 1187.6 parks,we have an opportunity here to do
might annex will need 65 new parks in acres in the next 20 years. something really exciting," he said.
the next 20 years, says a Dallas consul- Pobiner did not indicate exact loca- "That is to develop large regional parks.
tant hired to help the city plan for tions for any proposed parks. But he said I'm not talking about ball complexes.
growth. the city should have parks in all areas so "All the great park systems of the
Joseph A. Pobiner, of the Heilmuth, children can walk to them from home. country are built around great natural
Obata and Kassabaum Inc. planning "Children would not have to cross resource parks. Those parks cost the
firm, said he was basing projected needs major thoroughfares to get to the parks," cities nothing. They were bought ahead i
on the assumption that the city would he said. of time."
double in population. The city's comprehensive plan calls for Crompton said he knows of several
He said the National Recreation and 65 new parks in the current city and land studies showing that residential proper-
Park Association recommends that cities it expects to annex, he said. These ties built around natural resource parks
the size of College Station should have include 20 community parks, Which have a high appreciation in value.
10.5acres of parkland per 1,000 people. range in size from 15 to 50 acres.
Under that guideline, Pobiner told the But John L. Crompton, professor of - Please see PARKS,page A6
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1996 Goals
tt. IMPROVE DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
* CONTINUE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
• CONTINUE TO PROMOTE TOURISM
4* PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
• DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR MUNICIPAL PARKS AND LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE
• DEVELOP A MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR WOLF PEN CREEK
• DEVELOP A PLAN FOR FUTURE CEMETERY NEEDS
* CONTINUE TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Improve Departmental Administrative Procedures (5"
•Implement Field Purchase Order System on AS/400 Develop a Maintenance Plan for Wolf Pen Creek
•Implement all Purchase Requests on AS/400 H •Determine what options are available to remove silt from
•Implement Standardized User Survey Procedures existing lake
•Complete Standardized Training Records Program *Determine potential funding sources to complete silt
•Achieve Accreditation with National Recreation and Parks removal project
Society •Determine short term land use for existing municipal
property and assign maintenance responsibility
Continue Park Development •Obtain cost estimates for silt removal and grounds
and Improvement maintenance work
•Complete Pebble Creek Park •Seek Guidance from City Council concerning utilization of
•Complete construction of Sandstone Park Tax Increment Financing(TIF) district funds
•Complete Southwood Pool Renovation 4 Provide recommendation to City Manager and seek
*Acquire additional neighborhood parkland in Zone 7 and authorization to begin preliminary work
begin design process •Submit budget request for FY97 based upon direction
develop a Preliminary Master Plan for the Athletic received from City Council
S6licit input concerning the Wolf Pen Master Plan and
future development within the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor
+Revise the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan and present
Continue to
recommendations to appropriate advisory boards and city
Promote Tourism council for action
+Attend tourism training classes 4 Council adoption of revised Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan
*Conduct two State and one National softball tournament •Implement park and drainage improvements upstream
•Conduct a minimum of twenty events at the amphitheater from Dartmouth/Holleman intersection
•Facilitate the annual Bluebonnet Street Rod rally •
•Bid on future regional, state and national athletic events
•Determine economic impact of all tourism related events
•Develop a marketing plan for tourism
• Develop a Plan for Future Cemetery Needs
Provide Additional •Cemetery Committee analyzes the options for future
Programs for Youth cemetery services
•Meet with CSISD Superintendent 4 Cemetery Committee makes recommendation to City
•Survey junior high and high school students Council
•Inventory existing public and private programs and •Develop site requirements, size, and approximate
facilities development costs
•Prepare cost estimates and recommendations •Identify potential funds for acquisition and preliminary
•Presentation to City Council development
•Hire Youth Activities Coordinator if approved in the •Identify potential locations and provide recommendation
budget process to the City Council
•Form Teen Council and begin implementation process for
the programs
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Develop a Comprehensive Plan for Municipal P d Continue to Improve Emergency Preparedness
Landscape Maintenance 4 Conduct the First Annual Emergency Management
•Form team to prepare plan Academy
Determine needs for municipal landscape maintenance •Coordinate an emergency exercise at Easterwood Airport
'knalyze alternate means of providing service *Three employees complete the DEM Professional
Prepare staff recommendations Development Series
•Council Presentation •Implement the Emergency Information Systems Program
•Prepare budget request in accordance with Council •Coordinate with Department of Public Safety to Host
direction Introduction to Emergency Management Course
4 Bid out maintenance or provide in-house
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
1995
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IMPROVE INTERNAL DEPARTMENTAL CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT PLAN
• Complete computer network system for the of
Continue staff committee(IRRG)to develop inventory department existingfacilities with methodologyfor updating
O Implement department work order system standards
Develop criteria for repair and replacement
CO Implement"No Lost Time"program (Program deleted) and schedule for items not covered by Facilities
O Implement standardized training records program Maintenance
Develop budget needs for repair and replacement for
-CONTINUE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTitems not covered by Facilities Maintenance
• Complete Thomas and Oaks Park project
• Complete construction of Wolf Pen Creek rest room
f • and improvements CONTINUE LONG RANGE PLANNING
0 Complete construction of Sandstone Park project Provide administrative assistance and support for 1995
P
the design process for Southwood Pool bond election
• Connpleteg
renovation and begin construction Assist with the completion of the Parks and Recreation
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outside agencies
CONTINUE TO PROMOTE TOURISM Continue to implement the Lincoln Center/Wayne
Conduct two state and one national softball
Smith Masterplan
tournaments 0 Investigate opportunities for neighborhood park
facilities for Foxiire and Spring Loop subdivision
Host annual pool conference in January
• Host National ASA Umpire's School in March
• Host three TAAF regional meets CONTINUE TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
• Conduct a minimum of twenty events at Wolf Pen Coordinate renovation of EOC at Central Fire Station
Creek Amphitheater
• Review and update City Emergency Management
• Facilitate the annual Bluebonnet Street Rod rally Procedures
• Assist with the Brazos Valley Balloon Classic, C.S. Fire • • Hurricane exercise
Participate in Polly
Department anniversary,and other events
• Coordinate and participate in a hazardous materials
• Bid on future regional,state and national athletic incident exercise
events
( Attend professional development courses
Market events and facilities on a local,state,and P
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national level 0 Conduct a comprehensive analysis of emergency
preparedness for the City of College Station
es Objective complete
As of December 31,1995
COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION
GIRLS FAST PITCH HISTORY
1993 8 teams 104 participants
1994 11 teams 132 participants
1995 20 teams 206 participants
1996
As of 2/13/96 we have 17 teams and 144 participants
These numbers will change since we have extended registration
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