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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/2000 - Joint Minutes - Parks Board Minutes e \ Li'1-1 (At 1 Workshop Agenda Item No. 3—Joint meeting with the Parks Advisory Board for discussion and possible action regarding strategic planning, council vision statement, and related action plans. The following Parks and Recreation Board members were present: Chris Barzilla, John Crompton, Jon Turton, Glenn Schroeder, Bill Davis, Glen Davis, and Laura Wood. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Beachy presented an overview of this item. Mr. Beachy explained the purpose of this discussion was to discuss strategic planning issues, council vision statements and related action plans. Six specific strategies were identified to achieve Vision Statement No. 4. A key focus of discussion related to the demand of community parks, specifically soccer usage and baseball and softball usage. The group pointed out the importance of planning in conjunction with school district facility planning. The Mayor mentioned that the preliminary recommendations in the council packet on the subject of a urban forestry management plan were acceptable. No fo al action was taken. The Parks and Recreation Board adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m. = ' t P'rt C 1 kr) I/41i Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 —Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for discussion and possible action regarding strategic planning, Council vision statements, and Board goals and objectives. The Parks and Recreation Board members present were: John Nichols, Bill Davis, Glen Davis, Glenn Schroeder, Larry Farnsworth and Don Allison. Chairman John Nichols called the Parks and Recreation Board meeting to order at 3:41 p.m. The Parks and Recreation Board discussed the following topics with the City Council. Boards Goals and Objectives for FY2002. Establish policies and standards for re-appraisal of existing parks, facilities, and services offered by the Department. O Review quarterly reports on park maintenance standards and develop recommendations regarding levels of service (VS4S2a). O Review proposed park conceptual plans and make recommendations for intergenerational features (VS4S3a). O Review and develop recommendations for Urban Forestry Plan (VS3S4a). O Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff. More interaction between Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commission, and shared vision with the City Council (VS4S8a)® ® Assist with the review and preparation of the Unified Development Ordinance (November 13, 2001). ® Review and recommend possible changes to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (October 9, 2001). ® Conduct a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss goals (September 20, 2001). ® Conduct a joint meeting with the City Council to confirm goals (December 6, 2001). Implementation of the approved Capital Improvement Program. ® Castlegate Park site review (November 13, 2001), El Lick Creek Park site review. o Woodway Park site review. O Shenandoah Park site review. o Madeley Park site review. Planning and coordination for the next bond issue. O Identify and assess the needs for future park facilities. O Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff o Dete ine priorities for development. O Develop a recommendation for consideration in the 2002 bond program. Review and update the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan. O Review and update goals and objectives of the plan. O Review and update facility concepts and standards. O Review and update needs assessment. O Review and update priorities. O Develop recommendation for plan adoption by the City Council. Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase II Development. O Review needs for future facilities and programs. O Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff O Determine priorities for development. O Develop recommendations for implementation. Skate Park facility planning (VS4S5b). • Develop recommendation for scope of project. (November 13, 2001) • Develop recommendation for facility use. (November 13, 2001) • Develop recommendation for implementation. (November 13, 2001) Review funding sources for the installation of two backstops and two batting cages at Bee Creek Park. • Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff(November 13, 2001). o Dete ine needs for program requirements. O Develop recommendations for scope of project. O Develop recommendations for implementation. Review funding sources for the repair or replacement of the jogging track at Jack and Dorothy Miller Park. O Review proposed project cost estimates. O Review funding alternatives (Completed by Staff). o Develop recommendations for implementation. Support implementation of the Greenways Master Plan. • Receive update report from Greenways Coordinator (October 9, 2001). O Review Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan as it relates to greenways. Support the City Council's Interagency Plan in any Park and Recreation related issues. • Continue dialog with the College Station Independent School District regarding future school/park developments. • Continue dialog with Texas A&M University regarding Hensel Park and Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. Develop programs and facilities for Senior Citizens. El Receive input from fall Eisenhower Leadership Development Program group. Dete priorities for programs and facilities. El Develop recommendations for implementation. Additional topics were discussed regarding the Parks and Recreation role in development of priorities for the upcoming bond election, development of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, funding sources for the development of a skate park, Open Space Requirement concept in the Unified Development Ordinance, and how the Park Land Dedication Ordinance relates to the Unified Development Ordinance. Councilmembers emphasized the importance of receiving the Parks Board's input during the early stages of the CIP process. Chai an Nichols adjourned the Parks and Recreation Board meeting 4:1 5 p.m. No official action was taken. Notes from Council Workshop December 6, 2001 (Note: Comments were not taken verbatim) Kristin Lehde Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members in attendance: Chairman John Nichols; Glenn Schroeder; Bill Davis; Glen Davis; Larry Farnsworth; Don Allison. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members absent: Jon Turton; Laura Wood(Alternate) Senior Report: Councilman Garner: Q - What age group was surveyed? A- Ages 65 and older. Q - Had any information been obtained on lifestyle status (working, not working, etc.)? A- That question had not been specifically addressed in the survey. Councilman Hazen: - Stated that she feels that the "Exit" Teen Center would be one of the best registration areas for Senior programs. - Stated that Seniors miss driving to events at night like Opus, etc., and asked if the issue of transportation had been addressed. Q - Has anyone visited the Bryan Center on Bristol Street? Councilman Maloney: Q - Where would the Seniors go for their classes and registrations during the summer periods when the kids would mainly be utilizing the "Exit" Teen Center? A - This issue would have to be addressed. Councilman Massey: Q - How was the population determined? A - The list was obtained from home and apartment owners and was provided to the Eisenhower Leadership Development Group by the College Station Parks and Recreation Department. The first Eisenhower Leadership Development Group that worked with the Department obtained their initial findings from the same list. Q - Councilman Massey asked Chairman of the Senior Advisory Committee Bill Lay what he thought of the findings. A - Mr. Lay responded College Station is a unique community. More research must be done before anything can be decided. He feels that there should be some kind of program in place within the next couple of years. Q - Councilman Massey asked if there could be some kind of information on Senior programming available on the Internet. A- Marketing will be important. - Councilman Massey asked if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board had any feedback on the study. - Due to the Council Strategic Planning Calendar timeline, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board had not received the report. Is it scheduled to be presented to them in January. - Councilman Massey feels that the Board should be involved in any decisions. Councilman Silva: Q - Has there been any research done to find out if College Station's Senior population is growing? - Councilman Silva stated that he had gotten input from Seniors at a Mayor's luncheon who feel that education is important to them. He feeds that the Xtra Education program that the Department offers is a good education tool. - The students stated that some TAMU professors let Seniors attend their classes for free (with permission from the registers office and the professor). Mayor Mcllhaney stated that Bli offers programs to Seniors as well. The question was asked if age groups 65 and younger were surveyed? The Council's feedback will be incorporated into the Senior Report. City of College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Scheduled Agenda Items October 8,2002 - Review of FY02 Fourth Quarter Parks Maintenance Standards Report - Recreation,Park, and Open Space Master Plan Subcommittee Review of Sections I, IV, and VI - Discussion of potential grant opportunities - Update on the status of the Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase I Project - Discussion concerning the Future Capital Improvement Program and Submitted Projects - Report concerning the Athletic Replacement Fund - Discussion concerning Park Land Dedication Fund Usage - Consideration of a revision in the Conference Center Advisory oard By-Laws changing the meeting date/time from the second Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m. to the second Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon, effective January 2003. October 24,2002 - Joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the City Council to discuss Board concerns, and Fiscal Year 2003 Goals and Objectives November 12,2002 - Program Evaluation—Aquatics Recreation,Park, and Open Space Master Plan Subcommittee Review of Section VII - November 11, 2002—Veterans Memorial Dedication at VPAC - Lincoln/Tarrow Survey? December 10,2002 - Program Evaluation—Athletics - Recreation, Park, and Opens Space Master Plan Subcommittee Review of Section III January 14,2003 - Program Evaluation—Educational Board Discussion of the Revised Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan. - Review of FY03 First Quarter Parks Maintenance Standards Report. February 11,2003 - Program Evaluation—Entertainment Board Consideration Regarding Approval of the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan. March 11,2003 - Program Evaluation— Supervised Recreation April 8,2003 - Review of FY03 Second Quarter Parks Maintenance Standards Renort 41111:00 4111r, 111111111k 001 COLLEGE STATION Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future!