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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 19 98 - 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL. PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1 000 KRENEK TAP ROOM
Present: Chris Barzilla, Chair; George Dresser,John Nichols, Dr. Sarah Birkhold, Susan
Allen,and Glen Davis.
Absent: John Crompton
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Visitors: Karen Mattingly and Mark Nigro,2801 Burr Oaks Cr., Bryan
Staff: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation; Peter Vanecek, Parks Planner;
Linda Waltman, Recreation Superintendent; Jenny Hartsfield, Assistant
Instruction Supervisor;and Bridgette George,Board Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7: 01 p.m.
1. Installation of New Members: The following members were officially installed:
George Dresser,John Nichols,and Susan Allen.
2. Approval of Minutes -July, 1998: Approved as submitted.
3. Hear Visitors: Ms. Karen Mattingly stated that she would like the Board to consider
constructing a disc golf course in College. Station. She stated that the one at Texas A&M is
heavily b .used families, as well as students. Ms. Mattingly said that the one at A&M's
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Research Park is very good,but it is not well maintained. It's an 18-hole disc golf course. She
stated that a good course includes different levels of terrain,water features, etc., like a regular
golf course. She stated that the average size is approximately one acre per hole. Mr. Mark
Nigro stated that the holes at Research Park are from 170' to 600'depending on the hole.
Steve Beachy informed the Board that one possible site is the landfill site located south
of College Station just north of Dessert Hills. You cannot penetrate the surface on the landfill,
but some possible modifications could be made to the goals to allow its construction there.
Glen Davis asked Ms. Mattingly if:she could provide a list of disc golf courses so the Board
could go take a look at some. She stated yes, and said that A&M's was a good one. Steve
Beachy stated that Skip Noe,City Manager,has asked staff for a conceptual plan for the landfill
site and stated that he could include a disc golf course in the plan. Glen Davis asked for staff to
bring start up costs and on-going maintenance costs for a disc golf course to the next meeting.
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Chris Barzilla asked if golfers would be willing to pay a fee for disc golf to help defray
the cost of on-going maintenance. Mr. Nigro stated that depending on the course and the fee,
he would be willing to pay. Most courses do not require fees.
4. Discussion of Swimming Lesson User Fees for 1999: Jenny Hartsfield passed out
survey results that she took of the swim lesson program. The survey included both positive and
negative comments regarding the swim lessons, including a few regarding the fees. Steve
Beachy stated that the Department provides a means for those who cannot afford fees with the
Park Bucks program. Jenny Hartsfield stated that the American Red Cross gave 30 scholarships
for swim lessons this past season. He stated that the department will be more proactive in
advertising the Park Bucks program. Linda Waltman suggested adding a list of events on
registration forms that would allow parents to work at special events in exchange for Park
Bucks.
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Susan Allen asked about lowering the costs formultiple familys but
swim programs. Linda Waltman stated`that they do that for other recreational programs,
not for swimming. expenditures were covered by revenues. Ms.Glen Davis asked what percentage of p
Waltman stated that a new program was initiated this year, with project numbers, that will i
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allow her to run a report at the amount of expenditures and revenues for year
each program. amount ofpark bucks that are given for
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stated that most kids only work 15-20 minutes per park buck
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work done. Curtis Bingham u Linda Waltman stated that earned. olderMost arks.don't require a lot of time to clean _ p
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kids could probably work special events and earn more park b`ueks depending on hours
worked and the event.
Steve showed a map,which depicted the Madeley
5. Discussion of Billie Madeley Park: ,.r wasdonated to the
sites. He informed*the members that the land
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the stipulation that it be developed as a park within 5 years.
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the CityCouncil approved some funding
is no access: to the. .arl�=f from�College Stattvn,therefore ,., :, ; .�
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. and adjacent to the site. There are'two properties located adjacent
to proceed.with.acquiring.l., - : - Steve Beach_ stated that the City has not
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1 e a rased. The L.A. Ford site, which is mainly a
received approval to have the Jaffar property pp .. that �a Dunt. The Ford estate
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creek, was; appraised �,
Chris Barilla suggested making
the proposal negatively,atively,stating that it was an insult.
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000.� After some discussion, the Board d.ecided the
another offer� increasing:it‘by $10,00045,000; - j ;...
condemnation onlyas a last result. George Dresser motioned for staff
City should proceed with. the Ford and an initial offer
eg otiator to proceed with a counter-offer for .property , .
to.hire a negotiator
property. The.motion was seconded by Chris and passed.
for the Jaffar
Dedication Ordinance: � Steve- �Beachy:'staffed that the
C. Discussion =�of�:�=;-:Par�and ; .
revised and,the.Board needs to appoint 11-3 members to the`
ordinance .�s ..�n thepro� ng .
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Nichols motioned,to reappoint: 'Chris B rzil and John Crompto to`t e
subcommittee. John .�. ., and ,the
subcommittee. Glen Davin seconded the motion,
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: 7�. :�ordConcerns)oCher Business: .Davis in uired about shade
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. even� ven�s. Events at Central andereek are also held in the �ut also includ
tournaments which are:held throughout the day on weekends. John Nichols stated tha
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like _-_- what else is needed in parks,bmaking decision on this item. Steve
have used Lemontree frequently in the heat of the day. Mr. Davis motioned to add shade
Beachy stated that shade covers would cost approximately $5,000. Glen Davis stated that they
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covers at L~ ^ . ^~~ and Fairview Parks. Chris requested '_'
agenda for further conSideration and requested participant numbers at both parks.
John Nichols motioned to appoint George Dresser for Vice Chair. Chris seconded and
the motion passed.
11. The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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