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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/2004 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board (5) Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Naming Sub-Committee Meeting Notes Friday, May 7, 2004 Central Park Office Noon 1. Jack and Dorothy Miller Park Track: Discussion was held regarding the request to name the track in honor of Carol Weldon, P.E. teacher at Rock Prairie Elementary School. Based upon input from CSISD, the committee recommends that the track be named"Road Runner Track"with appropriate wording developed to recognize those responsible for the creation of the program and development of the track. 2. Lincoln Center Computer Room: More information will be requested to verify this proposal. Tabled for future consideration. 3. Zone 10 Neighborhood Park: The committee discussed several options and recommends the name of"Southern Oaks Park" as an appropriate name for this particular park. 4. Zone 6 Neighborhood Park: This is tabled due to uncertainties regarding the future development adjacent to the existing park property. 5. Little League Baseball Field: The committee recommends the approval of the request to name a little league field at Southwood Athletic Park"Jodie Moore Field" in honor of a former College Station Little League Board member who died during her tenure. 6. Zone 7 Neighborhood Park: The committee recommends that this neighborhood park be named "John Crompton Park" in honor of his contributions to the leisure profession at the local, state, and national level. 7. Eastgate Park: The committee recommends that the current Eastgate Park site be considered for another name. However, further research and input from the neighborhood is desirable prior to a final recommendation being made. Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 Wednesday,May 5,2004 ria uo u : -i tGE sr4 Rock Prairie Elementary School • College Station Independent School District ° Success....each life....each day....each hour • May 3, 2004 Mr. Ric Ploeger CS Parks and Recreation Board 1000 Krenek Tap Road College Station, Tx. 77845 Dear Mr. Ploeger, Please accept this letter of support to acknowledge the Rock Prairie Elementary Roadrunner program at the Dorothy Miller Park. As principal of Rock Prairie Elementary I have witnessed first hand the tremendous impact of the Roadrunner program on our student's physical fitness level and ability to set and reach long-term goals. We would be honored if the Parks and Recreation Board would consider dedicating the track at Dorothy Miller Park to the Roadrunner program at Rock Prairie Elementary and its founder Carole Weldon. Please let me know if I can provide any further information that would be helpful as you consider this request. Thank you, EctAid • 14. Carl Dethloff 3400 Welsh Street CARLDETHLOFF College Station,TX 77845 STEVE JOHNSON. Ed.D. Principal 979-764-5570 FAX 979-764-5486 Superintendent of Schools �� P Pam-Springfield �.- ,- ^—_--�~- - � �_ -. � _ _ _ _�- _ _ - age ] From: Steve Beachy To: Trey Fletcher Date: 5/6/2004 2:55:52 PM Subject: Re: article Thanks, Trey-we'lcheck it out ! Also, I would like for you to make presentations to our staff and the Parks & Rec Board regarding the growth trends. Please let me know if you could make the presentations on the following dates: Tuesday,July 13th 7pm - Parks & Rec Board Thursday,July 27th,9am -PARD supervisors Thanks! Steve Beachy Director of Parks & Recreation College Station, Texas (979)764-3413 >>>Trey Fletcher 5/6/2004 2:30:26 PM >>> Thought y'all might find this to be of interest... Go Wireless in the Park Republic Square Park, May 18 Now you can go online in the sun with hoeVViFi in the parks. Austin Parks are the City's newest hotspots offering you free wireless c o nnections. Bring your laptop and find out how to connect during a free WiFi tutorial May 18 at Republic Square Park, 4th and Guadalupe,from noon to 1 p.m. Schlotzkey's®lunches will be available. Thanks for the free WiFi and this special event go to Austin Parks and Recreation, the Alliance, Austin Parks Foundation, Austin City Wireless Project, Austin Energy and the Schlotzkey's®Wireless Cool Cloud Network. MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Brymer, City Manager FROM: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation Department DATE: May 13, 2004 SUBJECT: FACILITY NAMING REQUESTS I have attached recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board regarding names for several parks and recreation facilities. These recommendations were discussed by a subcommittee over the past few months and were approved by the full Board (6-0, Farnsworth absent) at their regular meeting on May 11, 2004. A total of seven facilities were discussed and names for four of these were recommended as stated on the attached sheet. The Board and subcommittee will continue to work on recommendations for the remaining three facilities. In accordance with current City policy, these recommendations are submitted for your consideration. All of the recommended names meet the criteria set forth in the City Naming Policy. Please let me know if additional information is required. Thank you for your time and assistance. pas Attachments: 1) Guidelines for the Naming of Public Facilities 2) Naming subcommittee notes and recommendations 3) Information related to Miller Park jogging track 4) Information related to Little League Baseball field 5) Information related to John Crompton es C C Nc1/4...9._.0zAAj bamsdfiA ...._.. . _ _ asoim, 11a- LL i4d-a,t6 if / 4 _teitt 0,S5edir- cut Ast . 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I wiU be there, assuming Council has not appointed the replacements. June 10th: TMPA tour and Joint meeting with the Council; I am leaving that afternoon for an overseas trip, so I Will not make either of these. Just to keep you informed. Thanks, John