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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 1997 -- 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD
MEMBERS: Ron Gay, Chair; Elizabeth Cunha, Vice Chair; Bob DeOtte; Carol
Reynolds; and Mike Manson
ABSENT: Gary Halter; Debra Anderson; and Hub Kennady, Council Liaison
STAFF: Steve Beachy, Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Planner; Bridgette George,
Staff Assistant
VISITORS: None
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
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1. Approval of Parks and Recreation Board Minutes -- May 13, 1997: Bob
requested that "board liaison" be changed to read "board chair" for the Sports and
Recreation Association. The minutes were approved as amended,
2. Hear Visitors: No visitors present.
3. Discussion of City Council Strategic Issue: Steve handed out a copy and
discussed the latest strategic issues developed by City Council. Various
department heads were assigned to the issues and work plans for them must be
submitted by June 24. Steve mentioned that the land deal for the future athletic
park is in renegotiation. He also stated that Council voiced their disapproval with
the monetary amounts being requested by the various possible sites for a teen
center and suggested building a teen center at an existing park or other city-owned
site. Steve said the Southwood Athletic Park would probably be the most likely
site. He also mentioned that the A&M Church of Christ is looking to relocate and
the city could possibly acquire that site for a teen center.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Lick Creek Park Advisory Committee: The
board was given a list of the proposed committee. Elizabeth motioned to accept
the proposed list. Carol seconded, the motioned passed. Mike is preparing to
hold a meeting the following Monday.
5. 1997 Board Goals Report: Steve reviewed action plan items that had been
completed under each goal. He also discussed future tasks listed under each goal.
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6. Capital Improvement Program Report: Peter reviewed the CIP report. He also
informed the members that the Wayne Smith Baseball Complex will have a
mandatory pre-bid meeting on Thursday, June 19. Peter stated that trees and an
irrigation system will be installed at Edelweiss Park, as well as a directional sign
for the park.
7. Other Business/Board Concerns: Elizabeth stated her disapproval that citizens
cannot use the natatorium unless they belong to one of the organizations that have
it reserved. Steve mentioned that since the other three outdoor pools are open,
the natatorium is reserved for scheduledg
ro rams. Ron mentioned that he agreed
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with Elizabeth that it should not be dominated by swim groups. Steve stated that
it is only limited to the public in the summer when the other pools are open, but is
available to the public during the winter when no other pools are available. He
reminded the board that it is a heavily-used pool.
8. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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