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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1998 - Regular Agenda - Parks Board CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTE8, 1998 -- 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM 1000 FERENEK TAP ROM) AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes - August 11, 1998 2. Hear Visitors 3. Discussion and Consideration of a Proposal to Acquire Additional Land Adjacent to Parkway Park 4. Discussion of Conceptual Land-Use Plan for the Crowley Tract 5. Discussion and Consideration of Conceptual Plan for Luther Jones Landfill Site 6. Discussion of Parkland Dedication Funds 7. Discussion of Board Goals 8. Capital Improvement Program Report 9. Committee Reports 10. Board Concerns/Other Business 11. Adjourn This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 409-764-5547 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION ‘..' PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 — 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM 1000 KRENEK TAP ROOM Members Present: Chris Barzilla Chair; George Dresser, Vice Chair; John Nichols; Dr. Sarah Birli.old, Susan Allen;and Glen Davis. • Members Absent: John Crompton Visitors: Elrey Ash and J. Dale Browne, jr., Ash Sc Browne Engr.; John Clark, 504 Crescent, Bryan; James Baker, 1119 Ashburn Ave.; Karen Mattingly and Mark Nigro, 2801 Burr Oaks Cr., Bryan Staff: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks Sc Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Asst. Director;and Bridgette George,Board Secretary The meeting was called to order at 7: 03 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes: The minutes were approved as submitted. 2. Hear Visitors: No unscheduled visitors present. ) 3. Discussion and Consideration of a Proposal to Acquire Additional Land Adjacent to Parkway Park: Mr.James Baker was present to offer the city the option to purchase land adjacent to Parkway Park. Elrey Ash showed a layout depicting the park and the land adjacent to the park. Mr. jaker stated that he envisions Parkway Park remaining wooded. He also informed tja'a Board that there is a house located on one of the three lots that would need to be moved. George Dresser suggested that the Board tour the site before making any recommendations. Chris motioned to visit the site. The motion was seconded by Sarah Birkhold. The motion passed. The visit was set for the following Wednesday,at 5:30 p.m. at the Park near the playground. 4. Discussion of Conceptual Land-use Plan for the Crowley Tract: Steve Beachy stated that the tract is located at Highway 6 and Greensprairie Road. He said that there is a mitigation area for Navasota Ladies Tresses in the 100-acre tract that cannot be constructed on. Mr. Beachy stated that when staff receives a more current site plan, he will bring it back to the Board for further discussion. 5. Discussion and Consideration of Conceptual Plan for Luther Jones Landfill Site: Karen Mattingly passed out some information on Disc Golf. Steve Beachy showed the layout for the old landfill site which included a plan for a disc golf course and an archery area. The area is approximately 30 acres. The landfill site was given to the City by BVSWMA. Steve Beachy stated that maintenance of the area would include litter control and mowing. Mr. Beachy informed those present that since there were no funds in Zone 9,the City Council would have to approve the appropriation of funds from another funding source to develop the site. George suggested developing some Parks Sc Recreation Board Minutes Page 1 of Z 7-Oct-98 conceptual plans to include disc golf with costs associated with the development and upkeep of the site. John Nichols seconded the motion. The motion passed. 6. Discussion of Parkland Dedication Funds: The Parkland Dedication funds were briefly reviewed. Glen Davis recommended using funds to put shade structures up at Lemontree Park. John Nichols seconded the motion. The motion passed. 7. Discussion of Board Goals: The Board goals were reviewed. Steve Beachy suggested adding "Implementation of the WPC Master plan." Glen Davis and John Nichols were appointed to the subcommittee for the athletic park site naming and conceptual plan. 8. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Report: Ric Ploeger reviewed the CIP and noted several changes. The Lincoln Center air conditioner project was out to bid. The Council accepted the second Teen Center design and designated an additional $100,000 towards the facility: 9. Committee Reports: No reports. 10. Board Concerns/Other Business: Chris Barzilla stated that the park at College Hills elementary school has a cement jogging trail,and that the kids must go to Thomas Park to jog on a better surface. He stated that the College Hills PTO has funds available to spend, and that they may be willing to pay for putting rubber material on top of their concrete jogging trail. Steve stated that he would have the dimensions gotten and determine how much it would be. 11. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 940 p.m. • Parks&Recreation Board Minutes Page 2 of 2 7-Oct-98 CITY of COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT SEPTEMBER, 1998 I. W. A. TARROW PARK!VVAYNE SMITH BASEBALL COMPLEX Project Number: P 1(9505 Budget. $1,230,000 1995 Bond Contract tmcunt Design $87,990 ProjectManager: 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 were bid twice with . the last being July 24, 1997. On both occasions bids came in higher than the budgeted amount. Staff, the architect, and the low-bid contractor worked to bring the project within budget. Changes. in the parking lot paving, corcessionlrst room building specifications, and the parking lot area lighting resulted in sufficient reductions to allow th-e project to be within budget. The item was approved by Council on August 28, 1997. Progress on the project is picking up due to good weather. A change order to correct problems with the subgrade soil in the parking area was approved by council on May 14 1998. Task: Project Design: November 1996 - July 199 Advertisement &Award: July-August 1997 Complete:e: September 1998 2. LINCOLN CENTER GYM AIR CONDITIONING Project Number: C D 1228 Budget: $75,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manacger. Mike Martine Project Design: Rick Ravey Comments/Status:City Council approved $75,000 of Community Development funds to air condition the Lincoln Center gym. Task: Project Design: February/March 1998 Advertisement &Award: April 1998 Complete: September 1998 CIP Report 9/3/98 Page 1 of 3 3. TEEN CENTER Project Number` P K9807 Budget:: $300,000 •_.. • Contract Amount: •N/A • • Project Manager: Eric Ploeger- . Project Design: N/A Comments/Status:Qualification taternents.were opened: February,.4, 1998. A staff ill recommendation was sent toy Council for selection .of an architect, on the Februa 26, ry 1998, Council meeting. Council accepted the recommendation bf PattersonArchitects d of Bryan. Preliminary design was discussed '•at they June:'Parks &`=Recreation Board presented. meetin9 plan lan to Council.dry July 9 ''i 998, arid`staff eras:directed to review the plans with the Teen Advisory Board and=report,:back to�•Counci l i • Project Design: March - •Ma� I.998 = - Task: � y ,►adverti •sement (5, I►r�Vad JunelJuly 'l 998 Cnrr,�lete ;.T. •, r • 4: =iMAD ELEY•PARKILAN D ACQU ISITIO N Pro"e c t!W u erM+._'y C D 3 r • • • ,•-• t • Contract Amount A • - Project Mar ag r C t7 E' '' € r Comm,er�tS/S atus" ii " •An appraisal•:his ,been:conducted Ford :properly and negotiations will proceed shortly. Efforts will be concentrated on the Ford property then on the Jaffar property. An offe r was presentfed to theF :... e, , but was. •rejected. The Ford estate indicated they had anOther ofer that the :wc d Task: Pro jectDesign: • . Advertisement &Award: Complete: • 5. SANDSTONE PLAYGROUND GROUND RE ...ACEMENT _ f- • Project Number: .RM9807 Budget: $ 30,000 Contract Amount: $ 24,524 Project Manager. Peter Vanecek •.-„ • Pro"ect Desi .n: , Parks Plannin • rw• J g 9 ; Comments/Status: Bids for the replacement`playground were opened May 12, 1998. Council accepted the recommendation of .R.NI. Dod gy ;Construction of::College Station. Installation of the playground will be com leted in p y0 ,p 0: Task: ProjectDesigh:L April 1998 Advertisement &Award: May 1998 Complete: September 1998 CIP Report 9/3/98 Page 2 of 3 - 6. RICHARD CARTER AREA LIGHTS Project Number: Budget: '$9,000 Contract Amount: $9,100 Project Manager: Peter Vanecek Project Design: Parks Planning Comments/Status: Installation of three area lights in Richard Carter Park by Britt Rice Electric. Task: Project Design: June 1998 Advertisement &Award: July 1998 Complete: September 1998 CIP Report 913/98 Page 3 of 3 08/28/98 FRI 17: 2J 1-AA 21U 224 ZUJa ARIA" uump kr::) AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A BOND ELECTION; FIXING THE TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER FOR HOLDING THE ELECTION; ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES, PROVIDING FOR ELECTION JUDGES AND CLERKS THEREOF; AND, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN OFFICIAL ORDER OF ELECTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas (the "City"), deems it advisable to call the election hereinafter ordered; and BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. An election shall be held on November 3, 1998, in the City, which date is 45 or more days from the date of this ordinance, at which election the following propositions shall be submitted in accordance with law: PROPOSITION I SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE BONDS OF SAID CITY, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $8,539,000, MATURING ON A DATE NOT MORE THAN 30 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, BEARING INTEREST AT A RATE OR RATES NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED BY LAW AT THE TIME OR TIMES SUCH BONDS ARE ISSUED, AND BEING SOLD AT SUCH PRICES, ALL AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PERMANENT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, TO-WIT: STREET IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSTRUCTION, OVERSIZE PARTICIPATION, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, AND REHABILITATION OF COLLECTORS, AND SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY AND CAUSE TO BE ASSESSED AND COLLECTED ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL • TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ANNUAL INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND PROVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY SAID BONDS AT MATURITY? PROPOSITION 2 SHALL THE CITY COUNC:IL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE BONDS OF SAID CITY, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,980,000, MATURING ON A DATE NOT MORE THAN 30 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, BEARING INTEREST AT A RATE OR RATES NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED BY LAW AT THE TIME OR TIMES SUCH BONDS ARE ISSUED, AND BEING SOLD AT SUCH PRICES, ALL AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ADDITIONS, CONSTRUCTION, AND ENHANCEMENT AND FOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENT CONSTRUCTION, AND SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY AND CAUSE TO BE ASSESSED AND COLLECTED ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ANNUAL INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND PROVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY SAID BONDS AT MATURITY? 98/28/98 FRI 17:30 FAX 210 224 2035 Akin Gump - SA (F2) Op.u3 PROPOSITION 3 SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE BONDS OF SAID CITY, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE * AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,477,000, MATURING ON A DATE NOT MORE THAN 30 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, BEARING INTEREST AT A RATE OR RATES NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED BY LAW AT THE TIME OR TIMES SUCH BONDS ARE ISSUED, AND BEING SOLD AT SUCH PRICES, ALL AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING FIRE STATION AND • ACQUISITION OF LAND AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE STATION, AND SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL. BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY AND CAUSE TO BE ASSESSED AND COLLECTED ANNUAL Al) VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ANNUAL INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND PROVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY SAID BONDS AT MATURITY? PROPOSITION .SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATK*, TEXAS BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE BONDS OF SAID CITY, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE AGGREGATE' PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,835,000, MATURING ON A DATP, NOT MORE THAN 30 YEARS'FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, BEARING MUST AT A RATE.OR RATES NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM.AUTHORIZED BY'LAW AT THE TIME,OICTIMES SUCH BONDS ARE-ISSUED, 'AND BEING SOLD AT SUCH PRICES, ALL AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN TEIE DISCRETION OF ilig.crry COUNCIL, FOR.THE PURPOSE'OF LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR 'A FUTURE CITY ,CENTER;SITE AND A. FUTURE CITY , CEMETERY; AND SHALL THE CITY 'COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZE]) TO LEVY AND CAUSE'TO BE ASSESSED AND COLLECTED ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL,TAXABLE PROPERTY IN TI-IE CITY IN AN MOUNT SUFFICIENT TO:PAY THE.ANNUAL INTEREST ON SAID BONDS' AND PRQVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY SAID BONDS AT MATURITY? - PROPOSITION 5 SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BE ,AUTHORIZED TO.ISSUE:BONDS,OF SAID tITY, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF, $4,769,000, MATURING ON A DATE NOT mcmg.-..ThAN-.30,-:•YgAKS FROM'THEIR DATE OR DATES,' BEARING•INTEREST ATA RATE OR RATES NOI:TO EXCEED.THE MAXIMUM'AUTHORIZED BY-LAW AT THE TIME OR TIMES STJQH.BONDS ARE ISSUED, AND BEING SOLD AT SUCH PRICE'S, ALL AS SHALL BE DETERMINED'WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE PURPOSE,. OF ,,DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT AT :pdsIINO NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, MAINTENANCE FACILITIES, POOL IMPROVEMENTS, rgmovEmENT:,01COMMUNITY. PARKS, ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR A.FUTURE COMMUNITY PARK,.'AND DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT§ TO EXISTING ATHLETIC PARKS,AND SHALL'THE'CITY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED'TO LEVYAND cAUSE TO BE ASSESSED'AND COLLECTED ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT' To PAY THE ANNUAL INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND PROVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY SAID BONDS AT MATURITY? 2 o8/28/98 F-K1 17:3u fAA S:1u Z ,1 2035 Ahln uuIIIp tr::i LJ UU-I PROPOSITION 6 SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE BONDS OF SAID CITY, T& ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE • AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,640,000, MATURING ON A DATE NOT MORE THAN 30 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, BEARING INTEREST AT A RATE OR RATES NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED BY LAW AT THE TIME OR TIMES SUCH BONDS ARE ISSUED, AND BEING SOLD AT SUCH PRICES, ALL AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR DRAINAGE CONTROL AND GREENBELT PURPOSES, AND SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY AND CAUSE TO BE ASSESSED AND COLLECTED ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ANNUAL INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND PROVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY SAID BONDS AT MATURITY? Section_. Voting shall take place on election day between the hours of 7:00 A.M and 7:00 P.M. at the • regular voting precincts, at the polling places, and with the election officers as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof as if copied in fu I. Sect on. ,.The Presiding Judge of each precinct shall appoint not less than two qualified election clerks to serve and assist in conducting said election; provided, however, that if the Presiding Judge actually serves as expected, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall be one of such clerks. Section 5. Early voting shall be conducted by personal appearance and by mail or other lawful means. There shall be five early voting places, to-wit: Brazos County Courthouse at 300 E. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas; the Galilee Baptists Church at 804 North Logan, Bryan, Texas; Arene Hall, 2904 Tabor Road, Bryan, exas; ............... College Station ISD Administration Building A, 1812 Welsh Street, College Station, Texas; and Texas A&M Memorial Student Center, TAMU Campus, College Station, Texas. :The early voting clerks shall be appointed and designated by the Brazos County Clerk in accordance with the election service contract between the City and Brazos County. The hours designated for early voting by personal appearance shall be on October 19 -23, 1998, beginning at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 24, 1998 beginning at 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 25, 1998 beginning at 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and October 26 30, 1998, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The early voting clerk shall keep said early voting place open during such hours for early voting by personal - appearance. The early voting clerk for said election shall be Mary Ann Ward,Brazos County Clerk. Early voting • by mail shall be to Brazos County Courthouse, Attn: Mary Ann Ward, 300 East 26th, Bryan, TX 77803. Setion 6. The official ballots for said election shall be.prepared in accordance with the Texas Election Code, so as to permit the electors to vote "For" or "Against" the aforesaid propositions, which shall be set forth substantially as follows: • PROPOSITION THE ISSUANCE OF $8,539,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS..... PROPOSITION 2 = THE ISSUANCE OF $2,980,000 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENT BONDS. 3 05/28/98 FRI 17:31 FAX 210 224 2035 Akin Gump - trzi PROPOSITION-3 THE ISSUANCE OF $2,477,000 FIRE FACILITIES BONDS. PROPOSITION 4 THE ISSUANCE OF $1,835,600 CITY CENTER AND CITY CEMETERY BONDS. ' • PROPOSITIONu THE ISSUANCE OF $4,769,000.PARK IMPROVEMENT BONDS., PROPOSITION 6 THE ISSUANCE OF $3,640,000 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT BONDS. ection 7, An early ballot board is hereby created to process early voting results. cella Goode,Haddock is hereby appointed the presiding judge she shall appoint and alternate and clerks to assist her in accordance with the election services 'contract between the City and Brazos county. Section 8, The Brazos Center, Bryan, Texas, is hereby.established as the Central, counting,Station to receive ballots for said election, the ballots to be tabulated and returned to the Office of the City. Secretary. The data processing personnel from Brazos County are hereby authorized and approved as perons employed'and designated to handle the ballots, operate the tabulating equipment, and count the.ballots. Section 9. All resident, qualified electors.of the City shall be entitled to vote at said election. Section 10. In all respects said election shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Election code. Section 11. Notice"of said electibn shall be given by posting a notice containing a substantial,copy of this Ordinariae at the4City Hall and at least three other public places in the City not less than 21 days prior to the date upon which saidelection is to be'held, and by publication of said notice in the Slyan-college Station Eagle, a newspaper Of general circulation pUblished in the City on the same day in each ofj:wo successive weeks, the date of the first publication to be not later than October 19, 1998;which date is not less than 14 days prior to the date set for electionA substantial copy of this Ordinance, shall serve as proper,.notice,;of the election. this'notice shall be posted on the bulletin board used for posting notices,ofCitymeetings not later than. 21 days prior to election day. , Section_q. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction it shall not affect any other e.ctiort, paragraph, subdivision, clause; phrase, word, or provision of this Ordinance, for it is the definite intent of the City Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word, or provision hereof be given full force and effect for'its purpose. 4 ............. ` 1 PARKS & RECREATION BOARD (D)( 9/8/98 \\" 1998/99 GOALS .L. •i •;•irr-:•�.�.i•:•i••�1:•i:::::::••:•�.�.i•:.i�•�.irrr:'••::::.•i••:.•:.••;i:.�.�i::::.:i-::•�:::::::.•.•:•i•�.i:i.••�••.•:.i-:i:::•::i.'i.iii.::•�;•:�• \c comp 1 et e parks master plan 1111111•14010-1MONOMONNIOMIONN•waggierogiit000tissininguisionon .S: .................. ... .......... ...........:............ narrative and re aration. [Fall, ) D. Retain professional.to assist w�,th planp p } e data, comprehensive plan recommendations and inventory results. E. Analysis of survey F. Developrecommendations for implementation including financial impact. G. Prioritize ze recommendations and develop timeline strategies. acquisition of the athletic park site and develop a long-term development 2. Complete masterplan ................ . . .................................. visits •etie arks in Texas•(Fall, `9S) Conduct site to selected at l p B' C. Conduct needs assessment with the Sports and Recreation Association and Parks and Recreation Board (Fall, '98) D. preparation t by Parks Planning (Fall, '98) 3. w Youth programming for teens (City Council Issue e #10) 111Piii!eili101000 ,r� y�� •� pp,yyr�s'::[:R d rR.•`•_�•�••:�,. 10:•::::::::::::tiff:::::::- r,�}e� may+ :•: ���•y� .f: 1'i+G•� ..�•:;:tib ti.�' :r• •'::'•:�-:.:::• :':•.i•::•':•:::••�::i::-:•.•:•:•.':::•:. ::.':i i: •::•:•.i':::'•'•::.:'.''•'•::::.;:.::�':::•�••::''•::•�:.•.Kiri:.-.:�:'1.•.:;:.r:�. .T y• ■ MintelliiN ..:................. s Z0iiii liooigouOsaosi.aeOtao•kogdaaiigoigoogigoomm.tiioIggootltgfjMO)OM IMOINIglingplignigaimegiolicolarlognigligilmpli ..:.......:.... ..... •:ivy t .. : •':tel .. .� ��' ��' '�' � � �� � `' r �� .Vii. ...... • ::::.......... NigIVOMIEGii5 Bid approved byCity Council (Nov., '98) L. Bl � �' M. Construction complete (Sept., '99) 4. Implementation l ern. entatlon of the Lincoln Center/W. A. Tarrow Park Master Plan IiiiiiiiMeIVOPINNIMIO .10.4**000.00010401140011.010,100011*Mli::: .............. .. ........... oilimiingiiI0Mtlia**Walggli:: . r: ........::. M of WaSmith.baseball complex (Oct., 98) C. Complete construction yne 5. Conduct public hearings,and oversee design prpcss..for.Woogway Park . A 40/810401400#1iliMigalliiI100044,101diliPOIreillill1111111111111 1 11:1111,11,1000#000106.*014.001040#60#1100.11:014tAt0401.0000:01.010010iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiXiiiigi C. Conduct public hearings,develop conceptual designs (Winter, '99) D. City Council approval of plans and authorization to begin construction (Spring, '99) 6. iViad.elyrark Development s(fo. funding to ComnrnrntyIJcVCk)P1Th2Zt Vec, '98) B City Council app owil of funding 102 acqiwitiozJ of adjacent 2 OpCI ty(Feb Z6. 98) C. Complete property acquisition for adjacent tracts (Winter, '98) D. Conduct public hearings concerning potential improvements (Winter, '98) E. Board consideration of Park Master Plan (Spring, 99) F. City Council approval of Park Master Plan (Spring, 99) 7. Consider revisions to the Parldand Dedicatiop, Ordinance. A Appoint subcommittee horn Faiks & Red ethon Boai d and Planning & Zoning Commission ogo.g.#fggoiiimolgoilomggooti:10sigginiii4i!ogiotogotwo 1111111111111iii10104#1,000041§0014.§#110011111111111111iiiiiiiiIIIIIIIII11111111111111111:1111111111111:11:ill eggoogiodoill.0100011.00104•001:*:01KeitgifIll0111111111111111111111111ilitilliglifillifilling F Revise draft 01 danince based upon focusgi oup input (FeL', 98) I. Subcommittee meeting to review revised proposal (Aug. 26, '98) J. Approval of draft ordinance by P&R Board (Oct., '98) K. Approval of draft ordinance by Planning &Zoning Commission (Oct., '98) L. Workshop and presentation to City Council (Nov. 12, '98) 8. Develop an Urban Forestry Plan A. Inventory of trees on streets and develop recommendations on which new tree planting efforts should focus. FRSC 420 Arboriculture Class (Fall, '98) B. Develop a proactive planting initiative based on city-resident partnerships similar to the NeighborWoods program in Austin. C. Establish a committee to develop a City Tree Ordinance after reviewing those adopted in other Texas cities. I1001111111111111111111111111111111111111.11111NIMMIIIIIIIIE11111:111111111111111111111111111111 1. Develop a structure with the school board for joint development of indoor athletic facilities. A Develop a staff convrnttee with i epresenlati yes fi am both agencies (fan, '98) B Conunittee meets to develop potential shollt4erjn projects (Thb, 98) C. Synchronize a long-term plan that ensures bond money from both entities is available when needed to bring the projects to fruition. D. Develop model/briefs/specifications/set of elements for each type of school projects that show desired extent of city involvement. E. Discuss with Teen Board the potential for integrating teen center development into these proposals. F. Tour Plano parks and school facilities. 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Approximately 100 players surveyed that day. Estimated about 600 rounds played a week. Local Paid Events Registrations May, 1996 World's Biggest Disc Golf Weekend 54 Dec., 1996 Freebirds' Monster Fling 77 May, 1997 World's Biggest Disc Golf Weekend 95 May, 1998 World's Biggest Disc Golf Weekend 105 Courses in Nearby Texas Cities Houston - 14 courses Austin - 6 courses Waco - 2 courses Internet Sites http://www.dgc-online.com/pdget.cgi?place=Texas PDGA Course Directory - Listing and directions to courses throughout the world. This links you to Texas listings. The course at Research Park is a great model for a course. Other good models include the course in Cameron Park in Waco and Pease Park in Austin. http://www.innovadiscs.com/innova.design.intro.html Brief introduction and history of disc golf. Links to sites on Course Design, Cost and Installation (1 recommend Mach 111 baskets over DiscCatchers-more beginner friendly and less expensive.) http://www.coredcs.com/—platypus/resource.htm#course Site dedicated to the growth of disc golf. Contains a lot of information for new players. http://www.simpson.edu/—korver/DG/Jump/region11 .html Many links for the Texas region. Includes a link to the College Station site. http://www.simpson.edu/—korver/DG/Jump/index.html Great disc golf site. Includes information on What is disc golf? ;..._ . ; Number of • - courses Growth of Disc Golf in the United States 600 - This graph illustrates the number of standard disc golf courses listed in the PDGA Course Directory . 1 and other historic references. 500 483 .:......„:„., , . ' The sport has clearly enjoyed steady growth 442 :. and will continue to grow to become one 409 400 of the most popular sports in i; the next millennium. 347 „. 328 305 300 ,....:At-- 252 224 208 200 ;:' 180 100 116 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 t ) ,;:_„,............/ u• ‘ I .............4.....,..........=........................., ' 1 ' ''''''..)."..-",.... ) ill,;VI' r---- . -1 \. , 4-4.------1,t ,,...-1, • .”, r ., ,..r . . , . - , ,..-, ._..... . ( . ... \ ,,* • ...,..„ _..,„„ .........,..._..............,... ) i •. .g. ii.,,, . ,..!..........- 1,....._____Hi___ 7... 1,4,..:A. ...:_i,,,,•.. • 7.„,../:-------'-'7, , 1 . • ,......., . _ .. .., . .0. • ...• N.. ., v. ,,,, • ..,,, 0, „P."...„... ---4", .,,,,,, '‘..4.1., . . . . - .. t "v. t . ..,.., •-•741---- . L-...----1.--- 71. . \ •A 'ci 7 ri PL— , %• \ I •`• I • --------\ .••• ,, "---.• i* •4V/ \ 4t. ' ' # 4, ‘. I ' s \ ws. . :• ••*** • at i _147 7../. • _..„,,,, . . * 1 ,-, :".." • ___------ • ................. / 'N? 1 t. S.i 1-----___—--_—____;„„,,_______ •i • \;;;.............. ...:—.5..---"7" *.;.1.4.4.• :),,* . ittutr):•\ , .....r. ..... ____. ie \ ; . I I, .. , • 41,------; -, • ., f*. . r ... i.. r 1 • , 41fr -. : 1 i . --i---- --.. ti 1. , H . .._,, . * .t) - '. I . \ . : . y Ii of II .1- . - ...;tt .-- \,, e -....,:i . _ . . . ,.„,...,.. ., —..T., ! . Disc Golf Courses in the United States Today . .. . . , . • .„ re City of Austin .• Founded b Consges ..i. Republic MI 1839 Niunzupal BuiicIui Ellin of C()Lorii(i(). P( ) E3( I()88. Austin. Texas 78767 Telephone3L2 4L • • • Ms . Barbara Wright Manager, King County Parks Division 2040 84th Ave. Southwest Mercer Island, WA 98040 Dear Barbara, This a letter of support/encouragement regarding the sport of Disc Golf. There are five courses in Austin at present and they are all well used by a wide range of citizens from central Texas. The sport has 'grown quickly here and player numbers are expected to expand even more. We feel that disc golf is one of the most economical forms of recreation that we offer (in terms of initial investment compared to amount of use) . • I would encourage the establishment of disc golf courses in your community for the following reasons: they are a relatively cheap way to provide healthy recreation for diverse users. . . . . (compare the cost of constructing a tennis court to the cost of a disc golf course and the amount of people each can accommadate over a given time period) . areas of parkland that are infrequently used and are often perceived as unsafe can be 'opened-up* for disc golf; the increased human presence potentially makes an area safer and deters vandilism. areas of parkland that aie not fit for any other recreational use or would be expensive to develop can often be made into disc golf courses quite easily. - disc golf is a growing sport; the chance to broaden your recreational offerings and tap into a perhaps undiscovered user group is great. Our overall opinion of disc golf is a positive one. If you would like to discuss the benefits to the community from disc golf please feel free to contact me at 512-499-6730. Sincerely, Ae Tom 'Randall., Landscape Architect City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department • 1 , CITY OF MCKINNEY,222 N. Tennessee, P.O. Box 517, McKinney, Texas 75069(214)542-2675 rminnev , . December 8, 1992 , , Mr. John Houck Circular Productions P.O. Box 792 Austin, Texas 78767 : Dear John, I am writing this letter on behalf of the sport of Disc Golf. My association with the Tort began in 1982 when Dallas Parks and Recreation Department hosted the Jr. World ChampionsNlos.. The department along with Wham-0 installed an 18 hole course for the Jr. Worlds. Lake Highlands North park has benefited over the years through revenue generation,.participant growth,and park enhancements. When I took this position in McKinney there were several park areas that had Free potential for Disc Golf courses. We began 4 years ago setting up temporary fence post" courses in two of our parks. During the time these courses were set up participation was incredible. Park vandalism did not increase, if anything it ( ) decreased, and we were offering a new leisure outlet at low cost. It has taken some time,but we have installed a 10 hole course in a new park along Wilson Creek. There was a little apprehension from the City Administration as to what this course would do for this Class A park. (as a side note, this park is located in Eldorado, a upper income area development very wary of unorthodox type activities) After initial consultations with Paul Morgan the developer all the . plans were approved. . I took Paul out with a few discs the first day the baskets were in and he was hooked. From that point on Eldorado has supported the course both financially and with grounds maintenance. Paul's crews cleared the entire area of debris, mowed fairways, and formed up tee pads for his concrete contractor to pour. They continue to do all the mowing of the 18 acre site. Families looking at houses in Eldorado are encouraged to see or played on the course while visiting. Paul has referred to me that on two occasions the families actually decided to buy a home there versus another local development because of the proximity to the park and course. , . .............. ..................... ................... ................................................. .......... . k P2 • I believe that Disc Golf is trulya fine familysport. We currentlyhave two gentlemen who live in Eldorado playing Disc Golf 3 nights (yes nights) a week with their pre-teen sons. They have purchased glow in the dark discs and play ••from'n0-•.;; 9:00p.m. I have yet to see such tremendous family response to a peripheral sport as with Disc Golf. It is low cost, low maintenance,..and:.can,be played by anyone at any skill level. (our City Manger has been known.to play on a few occasions, a very Interesting sight!) I apologize for the length of this letter, however I do.believe in the sport. I am not a regular player but as a Recreation professional the benefits to a community comm.up.ity.,and program cannot be over emphasized. I hope you will consider expansion of your . • aci ity and utilize Disc Golf as a valuable resource. If you have any questions . v •• please feel free to call me at(214)5072475,pct..051• . . • Sincerel Y •.. john 11.Redd:II, C:L.P. -. Recreation Suprin tendent • • • •. ■ - `."CI triP.1 --#""1-1/332 Ll ryi______ - . V 1- 1j1/1<j . DlSCatchers M • - -3/ - - Rochester, p / - � Biggest hist( '�' --�-�-• _...... over 200 of would have ,:-.4/:'-g..' Ar.,ii anyother•y e ��� �' ,=, .i.v.,,,„.,,,,,,,,,,. .., r • .': Fthis was the yearthat Kansas Citypub., —_ f f. •'' , . ::Y- . tib'y:-g `;.;,.;"'`•:j::.r:rF:- �.`.n:1• '.r.?.;.><.:....:•i.,;i:t.;:;,;y,^a..ti�.:';. 'yi::,:�, •i.' 4,rt?�had an enormous 516 players, and their efforts have earneu `'N-:,,I;:04- „,,.,..-,,,,,, j;t R ;5''�•F;.},:-4ti:.�� tte .•3 . them nine shiny new baskets. ?-,�{fqij,ia7 �,yvy�ti;u..v;F-^S. . �i,}Worlds Bi est also •ves away nine DISCatchers donated {: aMi::';,4}I; ' ; ,; . � .R• 9j ,'.1:�: • .r..lK:.;�: r7p`'%5�`C��r••r 7i� by Innova)to the courseless citywith the biggest turnout After ,..;,,,,,.*,,..._..,..„..,,,,.:, -;.:;,,.;,,--;:.-7,.r.: ry:• ,�.�:�•. • . �� .n k?;,r���,7w'sea �•ti r >'” >�'S,.r wY.:.'u the high standard set by Marstons Mills,the number of players ,?,.::10,:.:..,..-0.7!.,' . ,:r.i� • rah �:-�.• :3.:',;-i.:::::!:-',-,1f.'' �ry'.�r�%'�'�! .. r Y f�''.> :w?'.hxr.•-'44•,wi ■ ',AK',. ' ._,rti;.:i�:'�.�••�rY�S rte.�? �LLj`t needed to win that course had dropped to around 100■But this '-,-,.':4:1,,,,,,2,,:,;:;,,�,� r4,.;.. . 'v� r �~ aF.ti ;F.<S�Mr'; �.r.`R..f ,'y�ke p.-. y...",'" �-,':.,SSS-;,..,,%" �.L. year several cities took a good run at that title, too, and the ""•`". -'.`:```' •g�� 1. y-3,• ';74-,.,,,,.. ..,.�.�0�.. .,���.� 1.4.40t.1-i, number shot up to 188■ `hats the number turned in by ' } i ``�=a e,• .h'"n '��.`y;k^'�:: • rp' '�yyU�'y''y" .�,hC/3 •k:t=Missoula Montana led b Jeremy Art• Other contenders were .; a• .,: �7,.: • ■ ■ hr= ,•ti?^ �q -r`��, .=a"i"���i:�a.x'+� t"�::�p,, tir'a`•. :�� i 4a Denver, CO at 150 Billings, MT with 14C Bryant, IN at 12 }: ] 4 i ] ? ! .-. '„M1: r V" .-.:.,:a:, �>$ .:; v, Jaz':-r.: f-, A4%-,�� ^:t:'': �"'i:•r,yv."a•:n �r• :n•. cf , .h,•... .,. i � ` ssf.vi;.f rqr. • ■ •-,,,',....,...` .....;,,,,.%,,,.. ..--..„....!'..,-..,,,.5?Sryr". . and Grand Junction CO at 102 At press time, erenmal chat- , - tf.<. lenger Honolulu,HI had not reported in. ••',-,....,.%40,40,k,...,,,,,,,, ,:,...... A few other cities deserve notice this year:Flagstaff,AZ took another step toward national prominence with an increase of ;.. , 84 players to 177. Sumner, WA was wayupat 169, tied with 5 `f -• A Y Bartonville, L. Perennial powerhouses stayed strong, includ- I "...the theme for this year is very clear: if yyour ou gut mind to it, /.E vont can turn a lot o T a.:=j :7 ...Y..--.e+ . e.e .e... ._ .. ...,. a.".",. .•. Vi:le on to disc golf." � , 6`t"; f 4''. 'A:,.,.,,,,,,,...,,,,_: - ` .. wrc . Vd :.,, 41,::f-_, .,-,,,,,,,,,.;_,,,,,,,...,c .-.,: --te p-i-:J, and r , L • ing Joliet (305), Des Moines (247), Orangevale, C.A.(218), _= � :�.-. >>t�a1 S;` �g a�y:e:�7f',5'■+1 Pittsburgh and Houston at 200 each•Lansing,MI was"on"this v:4 t. ,...4.-,,,,,,-: ie`-`" ;.=''?, '},,"r t.''-111,-,/,...-4' ., ■ ....;.; .. ` -y �,Y til. year at 210■Amon other first-tune cities,Green Baystood out `:�_: , y � �v: at l.3fi rl•. 4 � ��,�., yyeyw:;' �_,.y�N��`Q'; '. :c1 R,n�,� x,,, k��4�'eS 7{'.ef�=,e,t.-7.,.K.,..,,,,,,'. . seemsnew trends aredeveloping World's f. --:.Yr :a,,;- f Itthat a few r nds d A g within � • Biggest, }�-.�; most notably the involvement of parks departments °:_�:°r�;, ��{�8�'��;�:V���' a�� �7�-p� �h�a:,:. and the appearance of private venues.There were at least four ... $�`'' � � s�� ,< �� x '�--rdy�.:�:.':.YW'..` ;,.-y ;;::,.:;,.cities this year wherethemainorganizer was the parks depart- ; :_,-,:-.--,..,I,,,,...,-..-� ,. nent it e fas opposedtoa cluborlvcal layer/promoter.As the r.ti • sport grows, more and more cities will be putting in courses :=f..,,:.:•: before there is even a local player base, so this trend will con- • tinue. We also had two not-open-to-the-public sites this year. Rick Rentz ran World's Biggest at the Children's Home in St. :Rx� : ace Y A .'.ti:. Cloud, Minnesota (35 players), and Dean Hammond set a a�► �=- i : • course up for the Boys and Girls Club in Waco,Texas(30).I sus- pect that we'll see more of this outreach in the future,too.A few other interesting notes on this seventh annual worldwide event. Nancy Donnelly-Malakhoff got a little group organized in Ireland for the first time(details not in yet).She is a true leg- end of World's Biggest.The most unusual weather phenomenon WALL was the smoke from Mexican fires, which had players in Truly TX staying indoors in droves. weird. Massive Ctik Graphics hit a new high on graphics this year, and no matter how many people played,hundreds of thousands of people got a great first impression of disc golf from the incredible t-shirts, Professional posters, and full-color glossy brochures. MG rules—what can Disc Golf Bags I say? Austin-Texas • i Finally,this was the easiest World's Biggest ever i.n terns of . getting discs,-shirts, and other merchandise to the host cities. - Kudos to the staffs at Innova, Wham-O, and MG/Dallas ''fees, • ■ *aijAi.W..c.i16.4. 40:41414404-46''''',4'''.1;k0I .�y'yi'iZt;�'^•i:V�•• �✓�.y-• c.�.n•q.rn ,�tiand special thanks to the merch guys at Circular ProductionsMhead uarters Marti.n.ez and Chris Himm . Most lin or- ,� ' s .. iC -.�N.:.85 k,-h�;'s%':a5?: CtM s • {.,e�•Si: x: }� .?�+;• y� 4-. ! Rudy g P i0a0�: t it „ :,... ..r te7. tart, thanks to all the hardworkingclubs, TD's, and parks `' { 1. 04`0 gtf .. N 0;- p .�n w5�'�� �J}:yy�� ��i ^u 7 f K d �� 'Fw'`5� '�.. �.,"�'}"a -r .�:'�•rairote..:t-,50,,,,,rit,..)6,,,lelt, ���'• •a•� �^3`2S 4�.,?$ ewx�^*`� ?•r� 4`v�,v,•'�•x; x'45�.��«n:f.i_..._:),it.4.:..! de artments and to eve one who came out and la ed m the < � ,, � k lei-. Y rp u J P Y ?'.h' t� ' Y� a :•.e•.kz ydrC •a4 :i M�' kir;cw S a n.... biggest Biggest yet.You are the ones making disc.golf happen, wvvvv,..wa..s ,,,: cy�i., •%'.: g. .� ..t� F • - ���ana .eve •7 :4,.-e*,,� ,,,•,, ,� _ai--,,,?tiri:'Cyea •-J?x '' ,n,. .�,r�'.tt r{D.; ,. .:-: .2'.ger believe me: disc golf happens. w x � '' sr.C> •h•.`.a`�?a;b::yErh...3�,�::, C��vanvw:'•a..:r..�..3�'sw :S:ak"' :�:4xnla Y•c f UL'Y/AUGUST '98 19 ,- Disc GoIf Leads . ..• . .. ,, . . ., . . . _ . . , .. ) , . . . i I. . •i ..1E•, .. .. .. _ r• 1 , ,' is .l•, . L 4 A . \ ' t . "' . -r"-• 4.ri jr. .1 " ....'''' •VIS : .' i r y .' .F ..4 •* it. . .'h. .:.. ..jf, , A . . •..„.c 4 • .4,4 oz.. _,,. '.4 •. ,... , . . ......- ,,,,-.... •.:.-s, . , ---. .. ,A. :;. •r,... 6. Nalsrab " ,„,,,,, . ,. v. ..4 • . . " • ....i' - • ..,:•—. 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And manyparks depart- her disc into the"hole"by throwing it�into t s a common these y $ eP people are seeing plastic in places they ments and schools are taking advantage of the chains, which slow the disc trid don't'want to see it, like in car parts, these exciting new opportunities for recre- drop it into the basket. Challenging layouts furniture;arkd household appliances. But ational programs. are ones that force players to threw.over, I've never heard anything but praise for what under, or around trees, up and down hills, I consider to be plastic's one perfect use: the DISC GOLF and along creeks or lakes. flying disc■ By far the most popular disc game,Disc One of the great things about Disc Golf Y � The Frisbee R disc,invented in the tate Golf has shown incredible growth over the is that it works perfectly in areas that can't be '50s was one of the eatest creations of the last few years. It is a very simple game with used for other activities. Greenbelts,hi y sp ace aspace e. Its unique saucer flights simple equipment needs,and it appeals to parks,or areas with lots of trees are no good have intrigued millions of people,and it has people of all ages■ Disc golfers see how for soccer,softball,or tennis,but a Disc Golf . 8 given us endless hours of good, healthful, many throws it takes them to get from the tee course can fit right in.And Disc Golf courses inexpensive recreation. to the hole,and courses generally consist of cost only a fraction of the cost of these other Unlike its gravity-bound counterpart,the 9 or 18 holes,just like traditional golf. Play- facilities. ball,the flying disc can hover,soar,swoop, ers often carry a doze#t or more spec iall y Many people are surprised to hear that and curve. It can even come back to you,and designed discs for different shots- just like Texas is a national leader in Disc Golf growth. yes,it can roll and skip too. These days the carrying a bag of clubs. The target used for In fact,Texas just passed California as the descendants of the original Frisbee R disc Disc Golf is called a disc pole hole. state with the most permanent courses(24), }can fly over 200 yards and can be used for all The idea is that the player"putts"his or and there's no end in sight. The city of 8 l'r TEXAS RECREATION AND PARK SOCIETY i has.;n r ane with �., � ,Sr _ _ . �.w,."N... three rm n t c ur .F • .. �;�.-�i:�..�r -.;.,., _ ��: :.� �. 11.:.i.',..:. '' ".-,a,rr r• •i''• r! :fir i�- plans -h ec cx tw new � ❑ flue i ear :::-.7:::'• '.• / , . , • ":1,x'11-7i 7•r��y�_ .r:.: r � 1�I Irir ..! ;• .;-,- ..r:•� .� �rV�,r '�:f.R i r�Egl:'���► �w � ��- ti�. i • •{, rki• ■ .'rf/, •• "iFj-.:p',.t R. z■,.....; � .anda Si.�ChGourSe n 1 93■ Thet]atlas�Ftw : eel :w ,..�' • �'. �,,.. ■ ';' #,. 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It �r :__s : .: . � ",-. r a ludo ure or ChtY _ a.. 9€• _ � F.��,� _.�..�..� .+ _ g P , :.1.11-T. t..;.r. ::""'° „t"1'1'�' . ■• 11 ,yr� dt1Pfa"rat !'•i='�i- �r�w-a;Y�rovides a lot of the •r : 1,� E hsandl a ofDallas and hevrn Ro eerchallen es�of ball ;�,�� -� -� :: � Ms;:::-�i ` �": .� �Y ❑lf los some_f its own: Ari the wi•n a r i�/ %,:t..:11,' _ ‘..N.,:7-- �;` -.,.:: ,-• y, ° �:�..°.x r." and Face of Austin,who recentlappeared P w .{ter••�� g.. ,, ,; ... .. .. +� fr: �K.,;■'�.i■' 'fir�y.� E° n� 1,1::::-') f . �disc Hsa lot easier than hithna bau On tea • . .�. �:a���.,�;: '• a DavidLetterman s10th, :Ann�versar- of tha there are n -=w �. -..1.:,..:t.-,,, ,,, :. Efi S al•1., o e�er1fe�5` and C�SCS ���• � :�'ti- ' �� - tt ••.err• sg�•e��A;,� W� ;:Y.•1� `\� .. ......^�'•: �....r nl cot $7 $ w In II ro-..-,:r a.'q.Y �_w�■; •',: ' Canine la is a eat v./ay for le to a y s to 8 these recess�o "ary �<< - . play �' iFSP •:.G:.��. {�.i,'��• r:Y r■r��'�f:��.::�.�,,.•f.i.,�,' .. r � � .. _. r�•:..■• 1,7=7 �•r•••�:,.1: :.�:.,,►•:..: Lel t.::N�„•"y.... �is r,�.•:.,�.+;%�%• r ! ._ .. � t err. „ �r°,".r` : >.. „�.�. �,p:• :w•...f .f•��•'"';k' • . r+. '. .. r-n .:�i. k r�:lC�++;;'�:' :i.,,•"}i�...•' while p +��y_,''_�■ tlrtleS that S a big plus.. -�. �kl:,: ,;,.•.:%: .'Y�`.!, -=- , ►� i. f}d time with Lheu''pets !7 iiii�l�/ �e L/L✓ .-. spe Y Disc Golf is definite) worth consider- ex c and . - �� `:. get er iw�e, canine competition i5.a trig. Even far parks departments'that ca 't certificates for tc finishers■ It's a lot•of fun great spectator'event (For infarmauvn on afford the equipment yet, ►'eourse that uses for the kids,.and those who do well get to gngc kit yo area, how to t a for ur ar contact:Ixv tees yr4"x4' stsas etswit et ou ° p� • �i'arg g 'y � to thele regivn�l t�aturtarnen�,where the win- Lander,Ashley whippet Invitationat,F'.�. started_ This is a great way to:get- et mo"e Hers receive tripe for`them and a parent or Box 1679,Encino,CA 91,426.) P PIe out to the park,pspccially in areas coach to the World Finals. •.- ihatare now under-utilized. I've been on staff for the finals several OTHE � � SPORT • times,inc lud ng one year at the Conon Bawl Anothery ry pop» r disc gamy is called ted THE J ®�_' Rte FRS and last year at Universal 5 radios, and I "Ultimate." Ult mate combines elements of CHAMPIONSHIPS highly recommend it„ it's a tremendous soccer,basketball, and football into a great Another great opportunity far parks experience for the kids,and it gives them one team game that is tremendous Fun and very departments.is Wham-t7's Junior World mare chance to pick a recreational activity healthful• Teams advance the disc by pass- Championships. For almost 25 years, this over television, drugs, or trouble-making. lug it the player with the disc may riot run h.a b� the disc world's Punt, Pass, and (For more information,contact Amy Berard with it and score by�complet.ing a"touch-• sick cvmpetitionw Hundreds of thousands,. at Wham-O Sports promotions, 835 E. El down" pass in the end zone. Whenever a of kids under 1�6 take part in this test oMonte,San Gabriel,CA 91776.E pass is incom plete,the other team picks it up accuracy,distance,and catching every suam- immediately,so play is continuous. neer. , In recent years, ' ham- ] has also CANINE DISC SPORTS Ultimate is probably most prevalent on made the program available tLo schools. Several parks departments in Texas have college campuses, but several cities now Running a local tournament in one of hosted a similar program for disc-piay ng have corporate ar club leagues,and there is your parks is easy. Wham- will provide dugs ever the years. The unions'program, a league in the Dallas area. (For more you with everything you need including Com'. .,ships, Get It AshleyWhippet Canine infarmation,.�you can call the U"ltaunatePbyers discs to use for the corn petition,tips v�how Championships,"named for the famous four- Association at 1-800-Ge tl-I �lltirnat run i a manual for tear the bus'and time World Canine Cham ion runs local cons' d o►:pig 1 t { to t, gp } If SPRING t 992 . ' .. 9 ........................................................................ ....................................... ....................................... • , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • r.■•rw.lw w• - 1.1.•r•/'y•• w��•Yrrw w•wr. . ••••r• • •• • • � nN demonstrations by school and community ents,and publicity which may have not been Mark Your Calendar! youth groups and volunteer assistance for possible working independently. )the rally. Ron Sparks and Jim Valdez of May NatioP Yskd Fitness & Sports Austin PARErmade it happen by coordinat- DISK GOLF continued,from page 9 Monti ing the potential logistical nightmare of an players love to"get horizontal"diving for MaY 1-7 Nal%ad PhYsicci Educatloa&Sports event of this magnitude with three weeks' discs.) Week notice and six groups providing directions. Finally, we have Freestyle disc play, May 13 National Employee Hath & Fitness AAPER leaders have explored ideas of which is amazing to watch and can be a great DaY common interest to both groups with Manuel addition to your sports festival or outdoor Mal 13An ddldreaExerdsingSalacalewsk Mollinedo,Austin PARIS Director,and look concert series. Disc disciplines like dis- (ACES)Day. FContoct the Notional Youth P Fess Coalition(212)750-5777. forward to increasing partnerships in the tance,-maximum time aloft,and double disc future:with so man common interests,it is court aren't seen too often outside of the 2l Weed Smogs'Texas fides, Y University ofTexasotkrutgton,TX.Mixt difficult to imagine the two organizations . Texas State Championships these days,but not workingtogether. The' special events �'�cenevu�y(817-572-6978.) you'll be seeing more of them in the future. July Nattond Recreation nth have helped PARD/AAPER to obtain media After all, it's like they say, "when a ball July 11 TRAPS Quarterly Board of Directors' coverage,participation of children and par- dreams,it dreams of being a disc." /kWhg,Adam's Mark Hotel,Houston,TX. • 9 am - Noon. Room to be announced. • Contact TRAPS(512-478-7781.) Watson: Since 1.940, the leading supplier July 24 TRAPS Tkerapavtic Irani Hoard of goli cars...of f-road utility vehicles... 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Turf Maintenance b t t vehicle for the,oh and ornvirie _ _- t cmc- ,q;;,,,K -.{{�� �"6A` $_ 2. �a a .�`t g a `ate" -',,is• R€b� .-"3�, r �.:�•T-'c� �°£`a.Fµ�• .. ,.,•yx ., ...A 'v• ...,,..:, =rc._ :. ...,ti e. d . (yk H .��••rEt.� ��. Ave {.'��»��... CS pA `� A � Rn ` s". v` i %� •'k,wA � � E� G6 �� -i, ,.:,!rF:4r,-::: .:e. �«�,"€�y;qq sjPs r p....,.._ i.E !� r .L ! r _ -t-i- 1010,i': ', -,,,,g,_',',,,r , ,,,:T- ,-, ,,,,-,,-:,,, =` P. 0. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Tx 77842 ,:':,.;±,`I': -':.<B�'}R e: 409 764 3500 ,r,: 0-',"--.,,.._,ro« p .1 ,Fyc;i-,�_�i �f'� ,,� 74gam . •� �� -., f x MEMORANDUM September 3, 1998 TO: Parks &Recreation Board FROM: Leve Beachy,Director of Parks &Recreation SUBJECT: Items Of Interest 1. JOINT MEETING SCHEDULED: The joint meeting with the Lincoln Center Advisory committee and the executive committee of the College Station Little League Board is scheduled. for Monday, September 21st at 6:3 0pm in the meeting room at Lincoln Center. The CSLL Board elections were held on August 11th and new officers were elected on August 18th. Linda Jeffress is the new chairperson for the Board. 3 9. MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL: The City Manager has indicated that he will make funds available to someone to assist with the preparation of the parks master plan, The amount cannot exceed $15,00 O. We will begin working on a draft REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL to solicit these services and will try to have someone under contract within the next 60 days. 3. NATIONAL SOFTBALL'TOURNAMENT: We will serve as host for the Amateur Softball Association Men's Class B Fastpitch National Tournament beginning on September 3d and continuing throughout the Labor Day weekend. We are expecting approximately 60 teams from throughout the United States to participate. This is the 8th consecutive year that we have had the privilege to host a national championship softball tournament. Also,this is one of several events that will be surveyed this year as part of a National Recreation and Park Association economic impact study. College Station is participating along with seven other cities from throughout the country and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to determine an accurate and verifiable impact ■ localeconomy. Results willbe published later that various types of events have on the p b this fall. 4. KID'S KLUB: Participation in the after school care program. that is jointly administered by the city and CSISD has reached record numbers. Fall registration has now exceeded 670 participants. These children include grades K through 6 and are located at six campus locations in the community. our average daily attendance last year was . Another change for this year is the inclusion of 15 headstart children (age 4). This will require special consideration and staffing to ensure the safety and success Home of Texas A&M University of the participants. This dramatic increase in participation reflects the city's growth patterns. 5. PARKLAND DEDICATION FUNDS: So far the City has received $8,100 for the duplexes on the east side of the extension of Dartmouth (duplexes); $8,550 from Scarmardo for the duplexes in Ashford Square plus another $900 from Scarmardo for duplexes there. So far we haven't collected from Glockzyn for the apartments he is planning to go along the west side of the extension'of Dartmouth between Ashford Square and the other duplexes. Glockzyn will have to pay d.u. x $225) when he pulls building permits for his apartments. A copy of the parll.and dedication fund balances for all zones is enclosed with this packet. 6. XTRA.EDUCATION: Registration for the fall semester started this week. The first day's registration surpassed $1.0,000 for the first time. The registration:has continued strong throughout the week. 7. REGIONAL L ATHL TIC PARK SITE: The city completed the acquisition of the 150 . acre tract of land from Bert Whleer's,Inc. on Thursday,August:271k th This was the culmination of over fiveyears of planning, re aration and negotiations. The site was n�t�n n .p p , g the first choice of the Board during the selection process and is ideally suited for this type of use. Work will begin soon on the conceptual,master pan for the, future.- facilitiesr 8.BOND RECTION: The city council ha.s.voted to hold,the general'obligation'bond election onovember;3d with the,,general}election.. They tota.arnountior all six . • propositions is $24,240,000. The proposition for parks includes all of the recommendations of the Board`and totals,$ 7 ,000. :copy'o f the ordinance which lists the propos.tions and calls the election.i . cl de .. copies. Skip Noe, City Manager Tom Brymer,Asst. City Manager • • ,f; • I ' {'s 1 • } The Disc Golf Specialist 248 Litchfield Lane Houston, Texas 77024 (713) 461-DISC August 14, 1998 Mr. Pete Vanecek College Station Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Dear Mr. Vanecek: Thank you for your inquiry regarding disc golf and disc golf courses. Enclosed is the information you requested. As a course designer and sport consultant, I can tell you that disc golf is currently experiencing the most aggressive growth period since it was first introduced in 1976. In the past two years, almost 200 new disc golf courses have been installed nationwide and here in the Houston area, I've installed 6 new courses in the last year. After you have reviewed the enclosed information and y3u are ready to discuss it finthef, please contact me. I would be happy to come view your site. In the meantime, if I can assist you in any way, please let me know. Thank You, • iard:S-dr Andi Lehmann The Disc Golf Specialist . , .. • • ECONOMIC/ BUDGET ANALYSIS DISC GOLF COURSE ESTIMATED COST 9 Hole Course 18 Hole Course Disc Golf Target Baskets $2,700.00 $ 5,400.00 Concrete Tee Pads (Estimate) 2,700.00 5,400.00 Basic Tee Sign PackaRe 450.00 900.00 Course Map and Rule Sign (Estimate) 600.00 900.00 PUTT 45 Pctice Basket Game (Op.) 350.00 350.00 Course Design 1,000.0G 1,800.00 . SuperVision 300:00 500.00 Freight Charges (Estimate) 200.Q9 400.00 Total Facilitk Costs (Estima.te) $8,300.00 $15,050.0p • GOLF DISC SALES Parksid.epartments aa Recreatidn centers across the country r6al.iio the substantial revenue potential from the sale of disc golf products. Some parks sell Over 2,000 discs annually, generating profits in excess of$7,000.00. OTHER COSTS Amenities: *Concession Area *Driving Range/Play Catch Area *Bathlmoms *Infk rmation kiosks, Benches, Trash Cans *Walkways *Landscaping *Bridges Land: In most cases, disc golf course installations take place in existing parks where little or no land development is required. Costs for site preparation will need to be factored in for undeveloped . areas. Course Design: The Professional Disc Golf Association strongly recommends that you use an experienced disc golf course designer. Fees will vary. - • ,r ',;?AtMl*t..::'!f7: PRICE LIST DISC GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT DISC GOLF TARGET BASKET* $300.00 ea. 9 TEE SIGNS: Basic Tee Sign Complete $ 50 00 ea. Custom Standard Tee Sign Complete 75,00 ea. Custom Deluxe Tee Sign Complete 100.00 ea. I COURSE MAP & RULE SIGN $600.00-$1000.00 1 PUTTING BASKET/GAME $350.00 COURSE DESIGN: 9 Hole Disc Golf Course $1000.00 18 Hole Disc Golf Course 1800.00 INSTALLATION SUPERVISION: 9 Hole Disc Golf Course $ 300.00 18 Hole Disc Golf Course 500.00 9 CONCRETE TEE PADS": (Estimate) $150-$300 ea. *Price does not include freight, locks or cement for installation. Freight charges may range from $20-30 per target, depending on location **Optional . n Vic! i r P • I I le., Yr ' ..'•• :°..-a Fx a a c..E 8. •: PARKS °&a- COMMISSIONERS August 20, 1998 LEE M.BASS CHAIRMAN.FT.WORTH RICHARD(DICK)HEATH VICE-CHAIRMAN.DALLAS ERNEST ANGELO.JR. MIDLAND Mr. Steve Beachy, Director JOHN AVILA.JR. FT.WORTH Parks &Recreation Department MICKEY BURLESON 50 P.O. Box 99 TEMPLE .J V RAY CLYMER College Station, Texas 77842--0950 WICHITA FALLS CAROL E.DINKINS HOUSTON Re: College Station Thomas & Oaks Park, Project No. 48-00567 SUSAN HOWARD-CHRANE BOERNE College Station Thomas Park II, Project No. 48-00864 N©LAN RYAN College Station Krenek Tap Park(Central PK), Project No.48-00701 ALV I N PERRY R.BASS College Station Southwood Park,Project No. 48-00869 CHAIRMAN-EMERITUS FT.WORTH Dear Mr. Beachy: It- y ANDREW SANSOM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Department's Recreation Grants staff recently conducted a post completion inspection of the referenced projects. Such periodic post completion inspections are required by the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Local Parks, Recreation and Open Space Fund program guidelines. lb manage and You are commended for the fine job you are doing maintaining these facilities to conserve the natural provide quality outdoor recreational opportunities for your citizens. We look forward and cultural a casrlul'r.c: to future involvement with your community. of Texas fir!lira use and enjoyment a f present and,f aurne generations. Since ly, 1-eve. A • re* im Hogsett, CLP > if Director Recreation Grants Branch TH:TAB:lb µVk7w JO SMITH SCHOOL ROAD AUSTIN.TEXAS 78744-32.91 512-389-4800 STATE T www.tl.�wGi.�:l:.ii�:.lx.us ........ .... ... ,'r i + '�'.1'�:��.M�:�S�a��...�.'l� OF TEXAS R�"'�""�K...1 IN ti, .. .�..' STATIONT , ..,., . . , COLLEGE Avenue . College 1101 Texas -. % '' R 0. Box 9960 * 409 7 Tel: 64 3500 CERTIFIED ,T REQUESTED RETURN RECEIr Station, X 77842 . .r 1 , MAIL #P099 583 435 RETI.J.,).‘ -,,:.-..,'E- -- • ,.., . August20, 1998 Ford Family Trust L.A. For t Sandra K. Ford, Executor B Texas Park Addition Bryan,1805 Briarcres77802 0 sf Randa 2 7053 Acres for . Purchase Offer your RE: pur purchase cJuly 9, 1998 offer to University /Ps University Par dall's Ran ivi —s. Ford: Station'srt. of Lot 3, College Dear City of Co t being a pa- . tion of the 53-acre tract your rejection 2.70 received • rive, a like to. 1 have . chimney Hill Drive, os County- I would on - station,Brazos of this property. property • - College Park Addition, e purchase the in the offer on ) interested . still " a counter is . Station making City of College interestedm 1-1 Estate is The For- *re if the * matter. du property. inquire - of this * ration Thank you for your time and consideration Sincerely, Eric Ploeger AssistantRecreation Parks Station s and College Director , Recreation and Rec Parks copy: College Station . City Attorney Pe Steve Beachy, Director e Neme Roxanne College Station 1 City of 1 ik, Assistant 1 ( Home of Texas A&M University . .41# COLLEGE STATION likor P. O. Box 99601 101 Texas Avenue • : College Station, TX 77842 Tel409 764 3500 CERTIFIED #P099-583-436 RETURNRECEIPT REQUESTED August 20, 1998 Shabeer Jaffar P.O. Box 3135 College Station,Texas 77845 RE: Billie Madeley Park Dear Mr. Jaffar: —- The City of College Station is interested inin3q.acquiring additionalpropenrty adjoining Billie Madeley Park. Specifically the City is interested3060 acreso you Chimney Hill Drive. On behalf of the City of College Station, I would like permission o to have this property appraised. Once permission is obtained, an appraiser.frompJohn M. He will also Hamilton, Incorporated give you the opportunity to giwill contact you concerning the time and date he would visit the accompany him on the site visit. Thank you for your consideration of this request. I may be contacted at 764-3415. Sincerely, Eric Ploeger Assistant Director College Station Parks &Recreation pe copy: Steve Beachy, DirectorCollege Station Parks &Recreation Rrili o e Nemcik, Assistant City Attorney Cityxaof College Station Home of Texas A&M University ...................................... . .4‘ N & P01,1„. NE ENGINEERING, INC..: Engineers and consultants P.O. Box 10838, College-Station Texas 77842 f ), 409-775-1873 Fax: 409-775-2874 . . September 1, 1998 Steven Beachy Director of Parks and Recreation City of College Station . •. P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 •..•••.; • Re: Proposal fpr...th0...pu(gbp$0'0..landfor...the...Oppn.$ion of Woodway Park , •:••••:••••••••.......••••••• ••-•.•••-•;••••••:./..•••• •-• •.••'••••••••••:•••••••••••••'•••..•••,:••••••••••••..••••••• Depr/Sir: :L••• .• Attached you will fir.10.a cppOf.tbo.:1110p..000:0(.00 that depicts the property owned by Mr. Jim Baker. As we hav0H....clipc.u.p. ..e.d,:..j.t ip the wish of my client to have the City purchase the approximately 2.93 ate0...0f...la.110.thpti.$,...conlprieci•Of::thp...rothOinder of lots 39, 40, 25, all of 26 including the abandoned ,F..i„Q.W...for..wpQd1.000 pOrkw#4.•Oh.d.:th.elnd to the south of the • •• closed R.O.W. known as paricp:.•ipoarcj....:•-agtee§...With this idea then an appraisal would be ordered to•••dptOrrOinp.th0.:•, 010e:..:.pf the property. .•••••' ••••••-•• I personally believe that this would for..both my.plfeht:.and the city. This expansion of the park would provicip;0 much nicer facility fprthe„....neighbothood and the use of this land as park would clear up som0...lorV;staricl..ing ownership questions in the Attached you willfind a copy of a map .showing the property in question. This is for • your use in preparing something fprihe•10.00.r.O.:.pa010t,.........At....th.is ii.me,...1••pign on being at ••• the meeting on Tuesday, September 8, at 7.,:.09 p.m. ••••••.....:•••••••,•••• Sincerely, '4/1111P- • : .• • . Elrey B. Ash, P.E. President, Ash & Browne Engineering, Inc. • cc: Jim Baker, Property Owner • ,-.,. . • . .. . . PARK : - • _ .r, i. IAN SCALE: 1 *. 100 _ \ - IA115'► 1. .. e T r ti ■`i 1Ti'r'/'A: E e, L��!� A :F r�ESTELLAR A AigtharTAY ATATTA►F ►j®�iJL ��®i��rri!1� ... • - PAY4 & YAYIYâ)A.,� . 4.-'' ,f '1"0"41 r1/4.I.I.,,01 Pr4,114,24,1triciti,„....•_,....,..,... ::::,. :. ti-...,„ ,,..____: . .. . . I,, . . . .. off, ' AterA - PUTED !A... , . (#**.***; �r111 - A ,. 1T`h.,1 ,0 4) r40- $4IK+:cYAYAYA 1.3 .. YYGt**e********* k1FA,,�►Y1 �►VAt ATl►AV TA '�►1SsI*******.4,*;***;*i.***** v,, TAL7A VAZTAAuz + A, 4,..1 I Pt$4 I /I rail Ir.4 I i.VAstilrAYA.VAYATATA t t i rA.N.a.. +At.. . .' +V 3 9++.4,*.4)404,-'''. ."' 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(4-.#'--IN *".-......,,,,,, /• , lki.j r ‘51 I 'If s' ijY IT . 1 — ---L ' „,.....I -.‘'"‘iP*% .., 1 L: 74. -7" ' - . .0 —.....,_,.. -."( • i — .- i ,,--0.--4 ti i .._ .1, j ; ; t ''''''.''' 'V , 4.... 1' 1 P4:% . �N,-„-J k,r.."r ihf - Lc li r d".1.---■4 A.,,,—, `f •*:;!a it • .- t . 4.01 - Process Many of the great communities of the United States have emphasized parks and open space as an integral part of their land use and comprehensive planning. Cities with celebrated park systems, including Kansas City, Cleveland, Austin, Pasadena, and Boston, intentionally set aside areas for park development. Unfortunately over the past 40 years, many other cities have relegated parks and open space to odd-sized and "left-over" parcels, in favor of maximizing development. The City of College Station Park and Open Space Plan was begun in 1994 in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan. As with the Comprehensive Plan, goals and objectives were developed through a series of interviews with members of the College Station City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission . . and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as well as selected E homeowners, business representatives, church leaders, developers and others with an interest in the future of College Station. I 1 Page 34 College Station Comprehensive Plan City of College Station,Texas Additionally, a community-wide survey was printed in the local newspaper with approximately 21,000 survey forms being distributed (See Appendix C). Of those surveys, a total of 171 households responded. The specific goals and objectives developed as a part of the interviews and surveys are located in Section 2 of this report. In 1993, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board developed a survey of the College Station City Council, Park's staff, and its' own members in which the top five park master plan issues for each group were identified. Those issues were incorporated into the planning process and are located in Appendix D. As the Park and Open Space Plan was being developed, Community workshops and Public Hearings were held in 1994, 1995 and 1996, and comments received during those meetings were incorporated into the plan. The Comprehensive Plan considers parks to be as viable a land use as single-family residential, offices, retail, or any other classification. While College Station has done a good job in providing a variety of parks, the potential for future development, as shown in the Land Use Plan, indicates the need to revisit the process of siting and developing additional parks. If College Station is projected to effectively double in population over the next 20 years, there will need to be a parallel increase in park- and open space development. The process of projecting future park and open space needs, therefore, is driven by two key factors - population and location: •Population is a key factor in determining the appropriate number of future parks and their size. Accepted park standards from organizations such as the National Recreation and Park Association help determine the ( appropriate number and size of parks based on population levels. •Location is also key for park siting as are visibility, security and accessibility. Strategic parcels should be identified well in advance in order to preserve them for future park use. Sites along creeks, rivers, floodplains, along gently rolling terrain, and heavily treed areas are often most desirable for parks. Additionally, care must be taken in siting parks that attract pedestrians and bicyclists so that Page 35 College Station Comprehensive Plan City of College Station,Texas . . the crossing of major thoroughfares is minimized or eliminated. 4.02 - Existing In the existing and future land use tables presented earlier in Core Parks this report, parks and open space were classified as "undeveloped". In the strictest sense of the word, parks and open space are not developed as tax-revenue generating uses. They are, however, recreation sites that may have site improvements such as grading, fields, courts, playgrounds, small buildings, etc. For the purpose of this report, parks and open space will be considered as "undeveloped" land uses, inasmuch as they are not commercially or residentially developed. The City of College Station is the primary provider of parks and public open space in College Station. The park and open space needs of College Station are unique due to the existence of Texas A & M University within the city limits , the proximity to the City of Bryan, and the expectation on the part of the citizens of College Station for the City to continue to provide a high level of park service. At Texas A & M University, many of the student, faculty and staff park and open space needs are provided on campus through the provision of balifields, sports courts, and passive open space areas. The University also operates Hensel Park within the College Station city limits which is a joint-use facility for students and College Station residents. However, it should not be assumed that all of the University related park and open space needs are being met on campus due to the distribution of University students, faculty and staff throughout the region, and the availability of organized athletic leagues within the City. The proximity of College Station to the City of Bryan may also be impacting the park and open space needs in the City of College Station. If now or in the future, the need for parks and open space is not being met within the City of Bryan, some Bryan citizens may choose to utilize facilities available in the City of College Station. However, it is not believed that College Station's proximity to the City of Bryan has as large an impact upon the park and open space needs within the City as • does the existence of Texas A & M University. In all, a total of 418.80 acres of parkland are provided for ( 58,000 persons - an average of 7.22 acres of parkland and open space per 1 ,000 population excluding regional parks (see Table No. 8). College Station is also divided into park zones Page 36., ly' J College Station Comprehensive Plan City of College Station,Texas for the purpose of existing and future park planning. Eleven park zones currently exist, with a total of 17 zones being identified for future needs. A total of 32 parks currently exist in College Station with 31 developed and one undeveloped. Existing private parks have not been included in this study due to the lack of guarantee of future levels of service. To determine the appropriate amount of parkland for College Station, the Plan utilized standards developed by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) - an independent, non- profit organization whose purpose is to "advocate quality parks for the American people". Both the 1983 Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, and the 1995 Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines published by the National Recreation and Park Association were utilized. While the 1995 guidelines have shifted away from absolute numerical standards and encourage community self direction in which park acreage is based upon citizen's desires and specific regional needs, it was determined that because of the high level of service that has been provided in College Station in the "past, the national parkland dedication standards developed in the past are still appropriate for the City. Those standards were reviewed in light of the unique factors impacting College , Station's park and open space needs, as well as the existing policies and desires of the City of College Station Park and Recreation Department and citizens, in order to determine a level of parkland dedication appropriate for the City. The NRPA has researched the park and open space needs of • communities and makes the following recommendations for "core" parkland: • Mini-Park - A mini-park serves a small area and may include picnic areas, playgrounds, and seating. Many school and church playgrounds often function as de facto mini-parks. The NRPA recommends that Mini-parks be approximately 1 to 2 acres each and be provided at the ratio of 0.25 to 0.5 acres per 1 ,000 population. The City currently has six mini-parks with a total of 9.70 acres. •Neighborhood Park - A neighborhood park serves a larger population than a mini-park and may also include more intense recreational activities such as field games, court games and swimming pools. The NRPA recommends that Neighborhood parks be approximately 15 to 20 acres each and be provided at the ratio of 1 to 2 acres per 1,000 population. The City currently has twenty neighborhood parks with a total of 201.62 acres. The city's policy is to Page 37 College Station Comprehensive Plan City of College Station,Texas provide for activities that focus on youth and families such as practice areas for soccer, softball, baseball and basketball, and, playground, tennis and picnic facilities. In College Station, neighborhood parks will generally be 10 to 15 acres. Community Park - Community parks tends to serve many neighborhoods and provide many of the same types of facilities as neighborhood parks with the addition of athletic complexes, large swimming pools, community centers, and I. nature preserves. The NRPA recommends that Community parks be approximately 25 to 30 acres each and be provided at the ratio of 5 to 8 acres per 1,000 population. • The City currently has six community parks with a total of 207.48 acres. In College Station, community y parks will generally be 40 - 50 acres and serve one park zone. •Regional Park - Regional parks serve entire cities or regions. Activities available in regional parks may include picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, trail use, a golf course, etc. Regional parks tend to be large (over 200 acres) and should be provided at the ratio of 5 to 10 acres er 1,000 p population. Because of their regional nature, into 11 regional parks are usually not figured the "core" parkland provided by a city. ffig A city or a region may only be able to support one or two regional parks. The City currently has one Regional Park with a total of 515 acres. Athletic Complex - Athletic complexes typically consolidate heavily programmed athletic facilities for activities such as softball, baseball and soccer into a few strategically located sites throughout the community. The location of these facilities is important due to traffic, lighting and noise that are often associated with them. Southwood Park in College Station currently serves as a Community Park as well as the City's only athletic complex. Voter approval c was received in 1995 to acquire land for a 150 acre regional athletic park. •Recreation/ Community Centers - Recreation and community centers typically provide a facility for a community's indoor recreation needs. Gymnasiums, group activity rooms and swimming pools are often located within these facilities. In College Station, the existing (. Lincoln Center is utilized for youth activities and programmed indoor sport recreational programs. The City intends to continue the existing policy of utilizing the multi- Page 38 { College Station Comprehensive Plan City of College Station,Texas f i purpose buildings at schools for recreation centers and intends to provide future recreation centers in College • Station as needed. Table No. 8 presents the existing "core" parkland divided by park zone and park type. Additionally, the City owns Lick Creek Park, a 515 acre regional preserve. The acreage of Lick Creek Park has not been included in calculation of park needs under NRPA standards. f Page 39' • t , College Station Comprehensive Plan City of College Station,Texas Table No. 8 - Existing Core Parkland I. ..-..m,. .....!----..„ , , E 041igiiniKKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniegiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiraiigiiiigniiiii:ENSI::•1111040itegiumogninsmilissaseTopti (I ,---a;;,, , 1k:0..,a..,g,... „-..i.-:g:::igiiiiii*.:.::i:i:iiii:i:i:i:',:I4:i.g,.::::n::"i::::ii.gi:::::Kgi:ii:g::igfi:.::*re::::::i:ii.I:ni:i:ii.,iii.i.g:::i:i:::igi::::ii:gK:e.*.in:i:..i:i*:.iffi..:i.n.i :-:gfic-i:l:i::i: mAcres 06140400EN616666iiNt6a64iika .4.... 0 1 Hensel Park ...... ..... 29.70 29.70 Total - Zone 1 ...... -- 29.70 29.70 2 Eastgate Park 1.00 ...... ...... 1.00 Lions Park 1.50 -- .... 1.50 Merry Oaks Park - 4.60 ..... 4.60 Oaks Park - 7.50 -- 7.50 New park site (Undeveloped) ...... 10.20 -- 10.20 Parkway Park 1.90 -- ..... 1.90 \ Richard Carter Park - 7.40 -- 7.40 ,. Thomas Park - ..... 16.10 16.10 Total - Zone 2 4.40 29.70 16.10 50.20 3 Central Park - ...... 47.20 47.20 ... Cy Miller Park 2.50 - ..... 2.50 Wolf Pen Creek Park -- 19.47 - 19.47 Total - Zone 3 2.50 19.47 47.20 69.17 4 Raintree Park --1.00 13.00 -- ..---- 13.00 Windwood Park 1.00 Total - Zone 4 • . 1.00 13.00 ..... 14.00 -----., 5 Brothers Pond Park -- - Edelweiss Park -- 16.10 -- 16.10 -- 10.90 ...... 10.90 Georgie K. Fitch Park ..... 11.30 -- 11.30 Longmire Park -- 4.20 .._. 4.20 11. Southwood Park -- -- 44.70 44.70 1 Jack & Dorothy Miller Park ..... 10.00 ..... 10.00 Total - Zone 5 _.. 52.50 44.70 97.20 6 Anderson Park ..... 8.90 .... 8.90 Bee Creek Park .... .... 43.50 43.50 Brison Park .... 9.20 .... 9.20 Fairview Park 1.80 ...... ....., 1.80 Gabbard Park - 10.70 - 10.70 Lemontree Park ..... 15.40 ..... 15.40 Wayne Smith Park ...... ..... 26.28 26.28 Total - Zone 6 1.80 44.20 69.78 115.78 7 Woodway Park . ....., 6.45 ..... 6.45 Total - Zone 7 -- 6.45 -- 6.45 8 Emerald Forest Park ...... 4.50 ...... 4.50 Sandstone Park ..... 15.00 ..... 15.00 Woodcreek Park ..... 6.60 ........ 6.60 Total - Zone 8 -- 26.10 .... 26.10 9 (No existing parks in Zone 9) .... -- .... ...... 10 (No existing parks in Zone 10) ...... ...... _.. -- 11 Pebble Creek Park ..... 10.20 ..... 10.20 Total - Zone 11 ...... 10.20 - 10.20 , . TOTAL 9.70 201.62 207.48 418.80 Page 40- College Station Comprehensive Plan .• City of College Station,Texas 4.03 - Projected The NRPA recommends an average of 6.25 to 10.5 acres of Future Needs mini, neighborhood and community parks per 1,000 population. The City of College Station currently provides an r.- average of 7.22 acres of parkland and open space per 1,000 population. It is recommended that the City provide a ratio of parkland closer to the 10.5 acres per 1,000 population due to the City's young population, a high percentage of rental properties, the citizen's expectation of a high level of park service, and opportunities to encourage visitors and tourism. By projecting population for each park zone, the ratio of parkland by type and overall parkland per 1,000 persons can also be projected. In some park zones, the average may exceed the 10.5 average recommended by the NRPA, while in others, it may be less than the 10.5 average. This can be attributed to a park zone already exceeding the 10.5 average and expecting little or no future growth; or a park zone that is proposed to be developed at a very low density having a need for a neighborhood or community park, but not having a population to support the minimum park size recommended. In these cases, two park zones were combined in order to share a park facility and provide the level of service needed by both zones. In other zones, the average may be less than the 10.5 average. Overall, the 10.5 figure is used as a guide for areawide park/open space development. Table No. 9 shows the projected population for each park zone and the projected future additional parkland required. The projected Land Use Plan population capacity of 118,049 is within the range of projected future population for College Station. (... 1 , • Page 41 • • T College Station Comprehensive Plan City of College Station,Texas f Table No. 9 - Projected Park Needs by Zone #' ..Piro•used:: =Ex�stin' �F:::::: .p. f C �S acres� 1 4,759 10.44 29.70 49.70 20.00 2 11,886 10.11 50.20 120.20 70.00 3 7,260 11.59 69.17 84.17 15.00 4 2,286 12.69 14.00 29.00 15.00 = 5 16,667 9.61 97.20 160.20 63.00 6 15,914 9.73 115.78 154.78 r 39 00 7 3,452 13.46 6.45 46.45 40.00 8 1,332 19.59 26.10 26.10 0.00 9 1,993 25.09 0.0 50.00 50.00 10 14,925 8.38 0.0 125.00 125.00 11 7,423 12.15 10.20 90.20 80.00 12 8,205 9.75 0.0 80.00 80.00 13 8,408 7.73 0.0 65.00 65.00 14 2,047 24.43 0.0 50.00 50.00 15 6,803 9.55 0.0 65.00 65.00 16 2,565 19.49 0.0 50.00 50.00 17 2,124 7.06 0.0 15.00 15.00 No0 Total 118,049 10.68 418.80 1,260.8 842.00 w 0 f The total amount of parkland is 1,260.80 acres - an average provision of approximately 10.68 acres per 1,000 population. This is acceptable for College Station, although it is slightly higher than the recommended NRPA standard. There are several specific areas that were reviewed during this process: 0 Lick Creek Park - At 515 acres, Lick Creek Park is the �fij{F City's principal regional park. Because of endangered plant species and indications of prehistoric human habitation sites, Lick Creek Park has been designated by the City staff and Parks Board to remain a natural area. The City's vision for this park is to fully develop the trail system with bridges across low-lying areas and directional and interpretive markers, and to provide a visitor center for exhibits and meetings. 45 Wolf Pen Creek - At this time, a revised master plan is being developed for the Wolf Pen Creek corridor. This process will be completed in 1997 and recommendations will be made at that time for additional improvements. The Land Use Plan and Urban Design Plan show this area as being integral to providing continuous off-street pedestrian and bicycle connections within the urbanized portion of College Station. There has been an on-going City concern Page 42• ........................ • College Station Comprehensive Plan City of College Station,Texas with silting and maintenance at the Wolf Pen Creek amphitheater. It is recommended that City staff continue to pursue engineering options to address these drainage and maintenance concerns. The 1995 Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines published by the NRPA recommend that projected park facility needs be based upon citizen's desires and specific regional needs. Based upon a review of current facility use and deficiencies by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and Park's staff, the following are the projected facility needs for College Station: •Basketball Courts (Indoor or Outdoor) - 1 per neighborhood park and 2 per community park. Currently, 20 basketball courts exist. ®Racquetball Courts - None. It is expected that thep rivate sector and the University will continue to provide these facilities as needed. *Tennis Courts - 60 total, including a tennis center. Currently, 12 tennis courts exist. •Baseball Fields (Little League) -- 27 total. Currently, 9 exist serving 1300 players. Each field accommodates 150 players. Additional fields will be required in the near future as the number of players increases. ®Softball Fields -- 12 adult and 8 youth for a total of 20 fields. Currently, 4 adult and 4 youth fields exist. Current demand would support 6 adult and 4 youth fields. • •Football Fields -- 4 total. Currently, no football fields exist. *Soccer Fields - 36 total. Currently 18 soccer fields exist. *Swimming Pools (Outdoor) - 6 total. Currently, 3 outdoor swimming pools exist. *Recreation Center - 3 total. Currently, I recreation center exists. The above facilities will support College Stations projected 20- year population. Page 43 College Station Comprehensive Plan City of College Station,Texas 4.04 - Park and The Park and Open Space Plan is intended to provide the Open Space Plan College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a guide upon which to base future decisions. Following the concept of the Land Use Plan, the number of acres of parkland required per person in each park zone determines the location of that acreage on the Plan while observing the following criteria: (. *Sites should S tes s ou d be located substantially outside of the floodplain. Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that serves the greatest number of • users. •Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross major thoroughfares to access them. *Sites should be located adjacent to schools, where possible, in order to encourage both shared facilities and the potential co-development of new sites. �ftf Sites should be located adjacent to the open space system so that connections to the trail network may be easily achieved. *Sites should not be severely sloping and should have existing trees or other scenic elements. ®Parks should be developed in a way that allows for maximum visibility into the site from surrounding residential ;:. roads in order to maximize security and discourage illegal activities. o Parks should have multiple access points to facilitate access from surrounding neighborhoods. *Community parks located within residential neighborhoods should be developed in a manner that protects the residences from objectionable light, noise and traffic. Because of the need to consider specific characteristics in the site selection process, the park locations indicated on the Plan areeneral. The actual locations, i g sizes, and number of parks will likely be determined in one of the following manners: •The Plan will be used to determine the number of acres of parkland dedication required of developers and to regulate Page 44- College Station Comprehensive Plan City of College Station,Texas the best locations for those parks. •The Plan will be used to locate desirable park sites before development occurs, and those sites will be purchased by the City or will be received as donations. •Parks will be co-located with future school sites. In addition to the 1,260.80 acres of future "core" parkland, thatselectedportions of the 100-year Plan proposes floodplain within College Station be identified and used to provide for linkages between parks, schools, homes and businesses, as described in Section 3 (Land Use Plan). These lands may be preserved in either public or private hands: however, it is recommended that the City require that developers provide an easement to the City, adjacent to the floodplain, for the construction of trails and for access of maintenance personnel and vehicles. Additional opportunities for the preservation of open space exist with the assistance of private groups such as the Nature Conservancy of Texas, the Sierra Club, or other non-profit organizations. In order to benefit from these groups, a survey ............ } will be • required that identifies sites that may warrant preservation. These sites may include post oak savanna, ►{�� native prairies, wetlands, or other significant natural sites. Floodplains are proposed to be linked together by open space "connections" in order to complete the open space system. Because these systems are connections and do not follow any natural feature, the locations shown on the Park and Open Space Plan are general. While it is desirable that the connections be located in a manner that will incorporate some of the City's scenic elements such as ponds and forests into the system, in some cases it may be necessary that they be located along property boundaries and public rights-of-way because of the difficulty associated with acquiring easements. Table No. 10 shows the individual recommended park improvements by park zone and Figure No. 17 shows the Park and Open Space Plan. In all, a total of 1 ,260.80 acres of "core" parkland is proposed, comprised of mini-parks, neighborhood parks, and community parks. Page 45