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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/1997 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board MINUTES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM 1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Gay, Chair; Elizabeth Cunha, Vice Chair; Bob DeOtte; Carol Reynolds; Mike Manson; and Gary Halter MEMBERS ABSENT: Debra Anderson; and Hub Kennady, Council Liaison STAFF PRESENT: Steve Beachy, Director; Ric Ploeger, Asst. Director; and Bridgette George CPS, Staff Assistant VISITORS: None present The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. ( I. Approval of Minutes -- December 10, 1997: Minutes were approved as submitted. II. Hear Visitors: No visitors present. III. Consideration of Sports Advisory Subcommittee Report: Bob stated that the subcommittee was about one month behind where they would like to be. He passed out a draft of the by-laws they produced for the board to review. Some discussion took place regarding some of the terminology in the document. After the document was reviewed, it was decided that changes would be sent directly to Bob so that he could present an original document ready for approval at the February board meeting. IV. Review of Parks and Recreation Department Goals: Steve reviewed the department's 1997 goals. One of the department's goals, the Internet homepage, had already been completed for the most part. Ric reviewed the details regarding the implementation of the homepage and mentioned that it will be a continuous updating process. He hopes to see on-line registration in the future for the department's programs. V. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Board Goals: Ron reviewed the latest goals from 1995 and indicated that some of those goals had been completed, but some needed to be kept on the list and completed. The following is a list of goals for 1997. 1. Conduct public hearings and oversee design process for Woodway Park. 2. Design small park that serves Spring Loop residents. 3. Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Park Masterplan. 4. Implementation of the Sports Advisory Subcommittee. 5. Complete acquisition of the athletic park site and develop a masterplan. Parks Board Minutes January 14, 1996 Page 1 of 3 6. Develop a masterplan for Lick Creek Park. 7. Investigate opportunities for a park in Zone 10. 8. Help with the review and revision of the masterplan for Wolf Pen Creek. 9. Reconsider disc golf. ' 10. Youth programming for teens. Much discussion took place regarding Wolf Pen Creek (WPC). The board members were concerned with all of the development that has already occurred and would like to be active in making the WPC District move more towards the original plan. Steve mentioned that there is going to be a masterplan revision and also mentioned that the siltation problem will also be dealt with through the Tax Increment Finance program. Some discussion took place regarding a location for a teen center. Several members suggested locating it next to the junior high or high school. Bob mentioned that Ross Rogers mentioned the need for students to attend games in support of other class mates. He suggested talking with Mr. Rogers prior to establishing a teen center. Vl. Capital Improvement Program Report: The Wayne Smith Baseball Complex plans are almost complete. The project will not be bid until the last four pieces of property are acquired. The Welcome Sign/Planterbed/Irrigation/Lighting project should be completed in April. Lobby Reception Area Remodeling: This project will help facilitate program registration in the office by providing one area for registration instead of two. It should be complete by March. Steve mentioned some other projects going on in the city. Rock Prairie Road will extend to Wellborn Road just south of Jack and Dorothy Miller Park. A fence will be erected at the park along Rock Prairie Road. There will also be a sidewalk constructed between the Southwood Athletic Park baseball parking lot and the junior high school parking lot to provide access to more parking for their programs. VII. Other Business/Board Concerns: Elizabeth mentioned her concern about the lack of barriers between the Southwood t-ball baseball fields and the parking lot. She is concerned with kids running out in the parking lot while chasing balls. Steve stated that he would discuss this with Little League to resolve the matter. Bob mentioned that he was concerned about the last meeting that was scheduled for noon. He was unable to meet at that time and felt that he wasn't given enough notice. Mike agreed with Bob. Bob stated that he thinks the board should decide as a whole on moving the time of the meeting. Ron stated that meeting times are normally never moved, however, this was a situation that required a different time in order to be able to meet with Little League. He mentioned that Bridgette contacted all board members, and since a quorum would be present, the meeting was scheduled. Steve presented Gary Halter with a plaque for his service on the Historic Preservation Committee VIII. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Parks Board Minutes January 14, 1996 Page 2 of 3 ( APPROVED: Ron Gay, Board Chair Date Attest: Bridgette George CPS, Board Secretary Date Parks Board Minutes January 14, 1996 Page 3 of 3