HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/1998 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY,JUNE 9, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 ERENEK TAP ROOM
Present: Elizabeth Cunha, Chair; Bob DeOtte; Mike Manson; Gary Halter;
Chris Barzilla, andJohnCrompton
Visitors: Mike McClure, McClure Engineering; Fred Patterson and Lori
Jutson, Patterson Architects; and Raymond Huff
Staff: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Assistant
Director of Parks & Recreation; Jane Kee, City Planner; Curtis
Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent; Bridgette George,
Board Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes-May 12, 1998: Approved as submitted.
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2. Hear Visitors: No unscheduled visitors present.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Hunter's Ridge Plat (Steeplechase) in
Zone 5: Mr. Mike McClure introduced Mr. Raymond Huff, owner/developer, and
stated that he is planning a single-family development in zone 5. Jane informed
the members that the City's Comprehensive Land-Use Plan depicts another park
in zone 5. It also shows a greenbelt linkage in the area. Mr. FJ.iffv •
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in lieu of land in amount of approximately$75,000Anstea ot 2.5 acres,o
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lane dedication. John stated that if the land is accepted, it will be costing the City
$30,000 per acre for the land, and didn't believe that was reasonable.
Mr. Huff stated that he would donate seven acres of greenbelt, if the City was
willing to accept and maintain it. This seven acres is shown on the plan for a
detention facility adjacent to the creek. Almost the entire seven acres is located in
the 100-year floodplain. Presently the plan is for the HOA to maintain this
greenbelt/detention area. Steve stated that accepting the seven acres would give
the City a start for a good-sized park and the City could possibly add to it in the
future. However, there is no guarantee that additional land would be available to
develop as an added benefit to the greenbelt and serve as neighborhood parkland
for the area. John stated that there is no benefit to the City to accept the land and
that more could be done with the money. Bob stated that the greenbelt area can
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not be built on anyway, so it will remain undeveloped whether the City accepts it
or not. Gary motioned to have staff take a look at the property and report back to
the Board. Bob seconded the motion. John motioned to accept the proposal of
money. Bob seconded. Gary voted no, the motion carried. John stated that he
would be willing to hear another proposal, if the situation changes.
4. Presentation of the Teen Center Preliminary Design: Fred Patterson
showed the preliminary design plans for the Teen Center. The building is
approximately 4,000 square feet. Linda stated that Yahooz will probably stay open
when the new Teen Center opens. Additional planning is continuing on the
programming for both centers.
5. Discussion of Swim Lesson Fees: John stated that the swim lesson fees
should be subsidized like other youth programs and suggested to return the price
to S23. Bob seconded. The motion failed. The Board decided to wait until the
survey goes out the following Thursday before making a decision to lower the fees.
6. Lick Creek Park Subcommittee: John stated that this issue is on the CIP
committee and suggested waiting for their direction. The Board would like the
subcommittee to be made up of citizens, with a Board member as the chair. John
suggested retrieving the names from past Lick Creek meetings and ask them to
serve on the subcommittee. This issue will be on the August Board meeting.
7. Joint Ventures with the School District Subcommittee: John stated that the
school district is doing a bond program in August and the City in November and
neither entity is planning together. The Board agreed that it is too late to
communicate for either bond election.
8. Discussion of Board Goals: The goals will be reviewed in July for the new
members and possibly revised in August. Number 11 - Greenways Task Force was
removed because a focus group has already been formed and this is no longer a
Parks and Recreation Department issue.
9. Capital Improvement Program Report: Ric reviewed the CIP report with
no additional changes.
10. Committee Reports: a. OP Subcommittee -John Crompton: This project is
complete.
11. Board Concerns/Other Business: Bob voiced his concern about charging
some competitive sports teams for the rental of ballfields and not others. Gary
motioned that no organization should be able to use the fields unless they have a
signed User's Agreement with the City. John seconded and the motion passed.
12. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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