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Home My WebLink About08/27/1997 - Regular Agenda Packet - Parks Board 17) ( CITY SF C GE STATION Post Office Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station,Texas 77842-9960 (409)764-3500 MEMORANDUM August 7, 1997 TO: Parks & Recreation Board FROM: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation SUBJECT: Items of Interest 1. HELLO DOLLY Youth Theater Production: This summer when most area teenagers were busy improving their tans, hanging around with their friends or just "taking it easy", 42 aspiring teen performers were engrossed in creating a little "magic!". The result of their effort was a monumental production of the classic musical Hello Dolly. The five performances took place July 10-13, at Willow Branch auditorium. The production was attended by over 2,500 patrons who were totally entranced and impressed by what the youths of our area are capable of creating. The adult staff included many city employees and the kids' enthusiasm was contagious for all involved. 2. The 1997 Division A Girl's State Fast Pitch Softball Tournament held in Bryan/College Station on July 11-13 was a great success. We had a total of 92 teams -- 25 in the 18U, 23 in the 16U, 21 in the 14U, and 23 in the 12U. A total of 184 games were played on 10 fields. The tournament saw 2,260 people come into town, resulting in a significant economic impact for the community. The Men's Fast Pitch State/Regional Championships were held at Central Park Softball Complex August 1-3, 1997, with 25 teams participating. A total of 64 games were played beginning Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. and finishing Sunday at 7:00 p.m. There was a positive economic impact of over $220,000 as a result of this event. On August 20-24, 1997, the ASA Men's 40+ Fast Pitch Nationals will come to B/CS with 70-80 teams expected. This October we will be bidding for 1998 Texas ASA State Tournaments at the annual state meeting in Tyler, Texas. In November, we will be bidding for 1999 ASA National Tournaments at the national meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. 3. The Parks & Recreation Department will conduct a tour for new and current board members to various sites within the city. The tour is set for Tuesday, August 19, at 7:00 a.m. starting at Central Park. Breakfast will be served. Please dress comfortably. Home of Texas A&M University 4. The Wayne Smith Baseball Complex designs are complete and the project has been bid twice. On both occasions, bids have come in higher than the budgeted amount. Staff, the architect, and the low bid contractor have worked to bring the project within budget. Changes in the parking lot paving, concession/rest room building specifications, and the parking lot area lighting, have resulted in sufficient reductions to bring the project to be within budget. The item will be presented to the City Council for possible approval during the August 28, 1997 regular meeting. Construction should begin in September. The fields may not be ready for the 1998 season due to the delay. 5. The first annual "Hollidazzle" Expo is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12th at the College Station Hilton. This event is free to the public and will feature numerous booths, exhibitors and decorating seminars for those wanting to improve, enhance and expand their holiday decorating and entertaining ideas. The expo will run from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is sponsored by both Parks & Recreation Departments along with the Arts Council of Brazos Valley, the Hotel/Motel Association, the Restaurant Association and the Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau. 6. The Creative Tourism Strategies report is now complete and the process of implementation has begun. This report was initiated in response to a City Council issue and was facilitated by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and the TAMU Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Sciences Department. The report lists 79 individual "strategies" to enhance tourism in the local area. These strategies were developed from input received during several interactive workshops and meetings conducted over the past nine months. Participation included representation from throughout Brazos County and the focus was on a county-wide approach to tourism. The City Council has appointed a "project support team" to help coordinate the implementation of these strategies over the next five years. The Parks & Recreation Department is charged with the administrative support of this process. 7. Privatization of concession operations has been submitted with the FY 1998 budget request. If approved, all concession operations in city parks will be bid out to private vendors in the future. We plan to solicit proposals in September and take a recommendation to the City Council in October. Actual operations will commence in 1998. This change will allow for the reallocation of existing resources for the enhancement of teen programming. 8. The Teen Advisory Board has been active during the past month. They have scheduled two sessions of rock climbing at the TAMU Rec Center, held several "splash bashes" at Adamson Lagoon and are organizing a back to school social. Also, they are working on CPR classes as well as a job skills program that will teach them how to interview for a job, write a resume and other related information. In addition, they are interested in future camping trips, skating parties and other special activities that can be scheduled. 9. The annual Street Rod Run & Oldies Concert is scheduled for the weekend of August 16th. The rod run is sponsored by the local Bluebonnet Street Rodders club and will feature over 100 pre-1973 custom cars and trucks. These vehicles will be on display at Central Park Saturday and Sunday. Also, an oldies concert will be held at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater starting at 7:00 p.m. Saturday night, featuring Gary Lewis and the Playboys along with two other bands. This is a great time to get out and see some fantastic cars and listen to your favorite tunes from the 50's and 60's. Copies: Skip Noe, City Manager Tom Brymer, Assistant City Manager PARD Superintendents CLTAITNYDORFE CC ROEALTE OE NSTATIONT MENT PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT AUGUST, 1997 1. WAYNE SMITH BASEBALL COMPLEX Project Number: PK9505 Budget: $1,230,000 - 1995 Bond Contract Amount: Design $87,990 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 1996 and the initial meeting with staff took place on February 27. Designs were completed and have been bid twice with the last being July 24, 1997. On both occasions bids have come in higher than the budgeted amount. Staff, the architect, and the low-bid contractor have worked to bring the project within budget. Changes in the parkling lot paving, concession/rest room building specifications,a nd the parking lot area fighting have resulted in sufficient reductions to allow the project to be within budget. The item will be presented to the city Council for possible approval during the August 28, 1997 regular meeting. Task: Project Design: November 1996 - May 1997 Advertisement&Award: June -July 1997 Complete: June 1998 2. MADELEY PROPERTY DONATION Project Number: Budget: N/A Contract Amount: Project Manager: Eric Ploeger Project Design: Parks and Recreation Department, Planning Comments/Status: This is a 5.16 acre tract that Edward Madeley intends to donate to the City for a park to be named for his spouse. The property description and the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment have been completed. The City Council accepted, the property for use as a park on July 24, 1997. Task: Project Design: November 1996 - May 1997 Advertisement&Award: June -July 1997 Complete: June 1998 • Clip Report 8/11/97 Page 1 of 3 3. EDELWEISS PARK Project Number: PK9707 Budget: $25,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Eric Ploeger Project Design: Parks Planning Comments/Status: Funding was received through a development agreement with the develop for landscaping. A tree planting plan is being prepared that will include a drip irrigation system. The Forestry Division will install approximately forty trees this fall. The irrigation system will be installed in August. Task: Project Design: June 1997 Advertisement&Award: June 1997 Complete: August 1997 (Irrigation) April 1998 (Trees) 4. LEMONTREE REST ROOMS Project Number: PK9314 Budget: $25,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Peter Vanecek Project Design: Parks Planning Comments/Status: This project will include a single rest room facility and all utility hook ups. C&L Concrete of Bryan, TX was the low bid. The project was approved by Council and construction will begin in July 1997. Task: Project Design: April 1997 Advertisement&Award: May -June 1997 Complete: September 1997 5. Central Park Light Replacement Project Number: PK9714 Budget: $60,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Curtis Bingham Project Design: Comments/Status: Replacement of light fixtures and ballasts. Task: Project Design: Advertisement&Award: November 1997 Complete: January 1998 CIP Report 8/1 1/97 Page 2 of 3 PARKS PLANNING CIP SUPPORT PROJECTS 1. COLLEGE STATION LIBRARY LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN Budget $40,000 Comments/Status: Parks Planning is providing the design for the exterior landscaping and irrigation design. Construction on this project began in March, 1997. 2. COLLEGE STATION FIRE STATION #1 LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN Budget: $8,000 Comments/Status: Construction began in June 1996. The Forestry Division will install the plant material. The project was completed by PARD personnel in May, 1997. 3. COLLEGE STATION BUSINESS CENTER ($1,500,000) PHASE II LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT Budget: $300,000-400,000 Comments/Status: Preliminary energy/drainage studies are being performed at the present time. After the engineer completes his plans, then the landscape design will begin. 4. UTILITY BUILDING LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN Budget: $30,000 Comments/Status: Landscape and irrigation design plans will begin in August, and should be completed by October 1997. CIP Report 8/1 1/97 Page 3 of 3 August 3, 1997 Parks & Recreation Board 1997 GOALS Action Plan 1. Complete acquisition of the athletic park site and develop a master plan A. Complete property acquisition (Dec, 97) B. Conduct site visits to selected athletic parks in Texas (Spring, 98) C. Conduct needs assessment with the Sports and Recreation Association and Parks and Recreation Board (Spring, 98) D. Concept preparation by Parks Planning (Summer, 98) E. . Develop budget estimate by Parks Planning Staff or consulting firm if funds allow (Summer, 98) 2. Help with the review and revision of the master plan for Wolf Pen Creek A Solicit public input regarding the master plan (Feb/Mar, 97) B Hire an engineering firm to analyze the problems related to the silt and 1111111111111111111140000i000000,100.N.rtill97)ill.11110111102111111110111111101111111111111111111111111111111111 IiillyOmpAgotooOlgiomotal§.14§§0011rnotiootIoto6660000400.0.000pg silt and eroRlon problems (Jul, 97) , D. Complete engineering study (Oct, 97) E. Present findings to the Tax Increment Finance Board and seek direction (Oct, 97) F. Incorporate findings and TIF Board recommendations into the revised WPC Master Plan (Nov, 1997) G. Develop implementation plan for proposed.improvements (Nov, 97) H. Present recommendation to appropriate advisory boards for review (Dec, 97) I. Submit revised Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan and recommendations to City Council for consideration (Jan, 98) 3. Youth programming for teens A Breakfast with Mayor and Teen Advisory Board(Jan, 97) 111170".000000011h11001411010000(11001"111.1110.014000M0•91111111 Complete the poki,witoktokOMiiiitooto6000p*Ohe findingsm the City IIIIIIM$1,01§0§0011•INNiiiiiN06000000§040060Willit#1•Igotprocess for 11111111§.§M10040101197)1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.01111111111111111111111 E Implement initial teen rogoibkwowiiiiimaiogillitOWN060010600ffin 1111111110•1111111111111111111111111111111111111•1111111111111111111101111111111111111111111111111111•11111.1111111111111111111111111111111111 F. Finalize interim teen center location (Aug, 97) G. Open interim teen center for operation (Sep, 97) H. Collaborate with other agencies concerning permanent facility design and joint youth programs (Fall, 97) I. Teen Advisory Board provides input to TAMU Architecture class; staff develops cost estimates based upon concepts (Fall, 97) J. Develop a needs analysis for future city-wide, indoor recreation facilities in College Station to avoid duplication of services (Fall, 97) K. City Council consideration of TAMU class reports and project scope, including financial estimates (Nov, 97) L. Solicit request for proposals for design services (Dec, 97) M. City Council approval of contract for design service (Jan, 98) N. Complete design process and prepare bid documents (May, 98) 4. Implementation of the Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Park Master Pian IIIIIMIONNOIROWN1011141110100110•101•00•51197) 111110111111111111111 NoimplotoilisoilowflptoklM1001q01.00§§441$010",k§rogigak 111111111111111110C Solicit bids for the project(Jun, Jul, 97) 11111111001111111111111:11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111011111PMINII D. Construction process (Jul, 97 -Jun, 98) E. Begin first season (TBA) 5. Implementation of the Sports and Recreation Association A Approval by Parks and Recreation Board B. Issue letter to facility users to announce an Organizational meeting (Jul, 97) C. Host organizational meeting (Aug, 1997) D. Initiate a User's Agreement with all users (Sep, 97) E. Finalize facility use schedule for 1998 (Oct, 97) F. Complete all users agreements for 1998 (Dec, 97) 6. Conduct public hearings and oversee design process for Woodway Park A. Acceptance of addition parkland from Holleman Arms Apartment project (Aug, 97) B. Process on hold until Melrose Apartments project proceeds with parkland dedication. C. Alternate would be to negotiate the purchase of the remaining property and proceed without Melrose. D. Once acquisition of site is complete, conduct public hearings, develop conceptual designs and secure Parks & Recreation Board and City Council approval 7. Develop_a Master Ilan for Lick Creek Park MIIIIIIMManalealMOOPHOINIONiii0111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 B. Conduct a needs assessment process (Aug/Sep, 97) C. Develop concepts and present during a public hearing (Oct, 97) D. Parks Board approval (Nov, 97) E. Council approval (Dec, 97) 8. Inrstigateppportunitiesfor apark in Zone 10 11111117popoogo#1000•0100111111111101i.i91B Determine potential sites for a park (Jul, 97) 111111111111111111.011111111111111111111111111111111 C. Analyze sites to determine best location July, 97) D. 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City of College Station tics Proposed Hours Of Qperation For Year Of 1998 Southwood Valley Pool April 4 - May 24 Monday- Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm-8:00 pm i General Public Saturday &Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm May 25 -Au usf 16 Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 am CSBA Swim Team 9:00 am - 10:00 am Adult Lap Swim & Water Aerobics 10:00 am - 8:00 pm General Public 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm General Public/Water Aerobics Saturday& Sunday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm General Public August 17 _ October Monday- Friday 9:00 am-12:00 m and, 4:00n -8:00 p pm General Public Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CSBA Swim Team Saturday &Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm General Public Adamson Lagoon May 16, 17, 23 & 24 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm General Public May 25 - 29 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm General Public May 0 August 16 Monday- Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Red Cross Swim Lessons 12:00 pm - 1 :0Q pm Swim Programs/Junior,Lifeguard 1 :00 pm - 7:30 pm General Public Friday 8:00 am - 12:00,pm Red Cross Swim Lessons 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Swim Programs/Junior Lifeguard 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm General Public Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm August 22, 23, 29, & 30 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm General Public +wr • E. Acquire site (FY 98 pending approval of funding) 9. Design small park that serves the Spring Loop residents A. Determine feasibility of use of existing 10 acre site (Oct, 97) B. Obtain population density estimates and demographic information (Oct, 97) C. Develop potential alternatives and recommendations and present findings to the Board (Nov, 97) 10. Reconsider disc golf. 111116111110410•111#010404110101001110601001921IL Identify potential locations (JuI( 97) 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111101111111111111 C. Develop recommendations for implementation (Aug, 97) Page 3 of 3 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT AUGUST, 1997 1. WAYNE SMITH BASEBALL COMPLEX Project Number: PK9505 Budget: $1,230,000- 1995 Bond Contract Amount: Design $87,990 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, 1996 and the initial meeting with staff took place on February 27, 1996. Designs were completed and have been bid twice with the last being July 24, 1997. On both occasions bids have come in higher than the budgeted amount. Staff, the architect, and the low bid contractor have worked to bring the project within budget. Changes in the parking lot paving, concession/rest room building specifications, and the parking lot area lighting have resulted in sufficient reductions to allow the project to be within budget. The item will be presented to the City Council for possible approval during the August 28, 1997 regular meeting. Task: Project Design: November 1996 - May 1997 Advertisement&Award: June - July 1997 Complete: June 1998 2. MADELEY PROPERTY DONATION Project Number: Budget: N/A Contract Amount: Project Manager: Eric Ploeger Project Design: Parks and Recreation Department, Planning Comments/Status: This is a 5.16 acre tract that Edward Madeley intends to donate to the City for a park to be named for his spouse. The property description and the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment have been completed. The City Council accepted the property for use as a park on July 24, 1997. Task: Project Design: November 1996 - May 1997 Advertisement&Award: June -July 1997 Complete: June 1998 CIP Report 8/5/97 Page 1 o:\Parks\Parkbarcil elpreprtdoc CRO LEY & DOUGLAS, L. L. P. Attorneys at Law 3500 Chevron Tower Tel: 713. 551.1771 1301 McKinney Street Fax: 713. 551.1775 . July 30, 1997 Houston, TX 77010 E-mail: law@bpcd.com Stephen Beachy, Director Parks & Recreation City College Colle e Station 1100 Krenek Tap Road P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Re: Spiranthes parksii 735 Acres College Station, Texas Dear Steve: Following this letter are three drawings showing the revised conservation area for the Navasota Ladies Tresses, relating to the College Station Highway 40 project. { ) The conservation area was designed by Parker of Tejas Ecological Services and g KathyY Glenn.Laird of Rust Lichliter/Jameson Environment & Infrastructure, following several days of on site inspection of the property. The total area is 35.78 acres. Included within the conservation easement and shown on the attached drawing, is a 30' access easement for hike and bike trails. The route on the perimeter of the conservation will be compatible with the preservation of the Navasota Ladies Tresses. Subject to resolving the terms of the easement and the acquisition of the easement, the design of the 35.78 acres conservation easement and the designated hike and bike trails, is acceptable to me as the landowner. Please give me a call after you have had a chance to review the attached drawings. Best regards, T' thy J. Crowley TJC:ltl --- - ' ~ ` \ ? / / -f4‘ , / /A/4\ 7 / / ) \____•• 7) ‘ : I/ S... 41 ) \ ---„\N%-\ fie'° ,., ino * 44.„00-4)4r „:" , . /7/ 2A .i ,o,,N, . • . . ,,,,frf.,1:;7*(4.,. -., • / 2.36) / t 21,83 Act± ,,,,, ..,...,::..L.- ,,-. .. //..il.i:ii:;;*.*:!".. .irt 't.1 r . 41:::I i.),..i., .,:-. ;Nt..,,, r % I . .,,,.i:.::;:.1.1:.4.'-i:::::f,:::...;.ii,....* . / • _ / 1, /:,:; i:.:.!.:4,;,iii;!c-:1,:iii'f;;;,..*.4:4.. N., -cs\ NOG#0 fr.'ii;i::.':*....*,:';' /:::.::*;'A q:i: ti''' .. '\.i S'' ''''''' sac . \'':...').4kr. .. lillit‘ 4....f pat'Hag ,.cc.ess Casement ( ,o.,1 14,:ii....":::::!;;:l.:::!:*:':::::!:7: iiiiii:;:ti;:.0ii!i::,:.;;el' /r..._ i( .. . 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Free to the public, the all-day Expo will feature numerous booths, exhibitors and decorating seminars for those wanting to improve, enhance and expand upon their holiday decorating and entertainment ideas. From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on August 12th, Holidazzle Expo will take place at the College Station Hilton. In addition to showcasing the latest trends in holiday decorating, Holidazzle Expo will also have activi- ties for children. Holidazzle attendees will be free to browse through each booth and take advantage of each informative seminar while their children are being entertained nearby. A special Holidazzle luncheon has been planned featuring guest speaker Don Hansen, Executive Direc- tor of the Texas Hotel/Motel Association. Tickets for the special luncheon are $10. Everyone who chooses to take advantage of Holidazzle by stopping by the College Station Hilton on August 12th, will be eligible to win a variety of valuable door prizes donated by numerous Brazos Valley businesses and organizations. . 0000000000000000000 . 000000000000000000000000000000060000 Just the Fads: WHO: Brazos Valley specialists in holiday party planning, entertaining and decorating WHAT: Holidazzle Expo-sponsored by Holiday on the Brazos -an all-day eventfeaturing numerous booths offering decorating hints and decorating seminars with a special entertainment area for chidren. WHEN: Tuesday, August 12th (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM) WHERE: College Station Hilton COST: Free to the public with numerous door prizes available! Luncheon with special guest speaker is $10. ' Holiday on the Brazos was founded to enhance the local tourism market during the month of December by promoting existing attractions and events on a state-wide basis and is a program of the B-CS Chamber Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the Arts Council of Brazos Valley,the Brazos Valley HoteUMotel and Restaurant Assoc.'s and Bryan and College Station Parks and Recreation Departments. . .e E . G . C A ice. L S, E ty\ a1 • AUG 05 1997 i AUG ., 4 1997 ; Y I BYAi. August 1,1997 The Honorable Lynn Mcllhaney7r,15_511 Office of the Mayor City of College Station il, °11 P. O.Box 9960 geg for College Station,TX 77842-9960 Dear Mayor Mcllhancy. It was my intention to address the city council on.July 24th regarding the Bee Creek drainage project,but a dead automobile battery at the last minute prevented me from attending that meeting. As an alternative, I hope you will allow me to make a few written comments regarding the drainage plan. As a College Station resident and homeowner, my interests in the Bee Creek drainage project are probably the same as yours and almost everyone else: (1) to provide affected homeowners with flood and erosion relied(2)to protect the Brazos County Arboretum,and (3) to do all that in the cheapest way possible. . I do not believe those are mutually exclusive goals. It is true that only a minority of homeowners is directly threatened by flooding And it is true that nobody forced them to build or buy home in the flood plain. It is also true that this is going to be an expensive project an average of more than $58,000 per home in the flood plain according to the least expensive option recommended in the master plan. It might be worth noting that my house cost less than that when it was new. Nevertheless,I believe that providing these drainage benefits is the right thing to do. As a community,we need to protect minorities,even if they are pretty well off,and do what we can to help our neighbors. I also believe that we need to do everything possible to protect the Brazos County Arboretum. It was said at the meeting on July 17th when the Bee Creek drainage plan was presented at the College Station Conference Center that the arboretum isn't worth anything-it's only a-breeding place for n.osquitoes. The truth is,of course,that we wouldn't be in the fix we're in today if more of the flood plain had been protected in the first place. Flood plain wetlands are sponges that absorb floods. We keep getting that lesson, but we never seem to learn it. Some homeowners at the July 17th meeting also expressed their dismay at the possibility that the proposed drainage corridor might become part of a system of greenways and bikeways; they expressed their reservations about having people walking and biking in the vicinity of their backyards. It probably isn't necessary for me to point out that the arboretum is an important part of our collective backyard the College Station park system. If you take a walk through the arboretum,you will see that it is underutilized and poorly managed. I'm pretty sure that no one in the Parks and Recreation Department has ever looked up the definition of arboretum in the dictionary,and I'm pretty sure they don't understand the concept. In any case,the Parks and Recreation Department has a poor record and less credibility in the management of park resources of that kind. Nevertheless, the arboretum is there, and it has unfulfilled potential for education and recreation, not to 3012 JENNIFER DRIVE • COLLEGE STATION, TX • 77845 PHONE: (409) 696-2369 • E-MAIL: egc( mail.m.yriad.net , —2— August 1,1997 mention wildlife protection. It is dedicated parkland and a memorial to D. A. "Andy" Anderson. As you no doubt know,Anderson was mayor of College Station from 1966 to 1971,and a previous city council thought enough of his service to dedicate the arboretum to his memory. At some point, it becomes a matter of.honor as.to whether or not we live up to commitments of that kind. As a matter of policy and principle,no existing park should be encroached upon or altered in any way for any other use unless there is an immediate danger to life.and property and there are no other alternatives. I do not believe that argument has yet been made in the case of the Brazos County Arboretum. In describing the character of American cities, the British iournniist, Simon Hoggart, said that, "In Washington, the first thing people tell you is what their job is. In Los Angeles you learn their star sign. In Houston you're told how rich they are.And in New York they tell you what their rent is." College Station has never had an abundance of charm and character,but let's hope that we never get to a point where the first and most important thing we tell people about the city is.that we havegreat dr2ir age ditches. Thanks for considering these remarks. I hope you will keep them in mind as the College Station drainage master plan continues to develop. Sincerely, . ,/1 i 1IP. / tor Tp/ / : )