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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/2009 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Regular Meeting 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 14, 2009 College Station Conference Center ~ 1300 George Bush Drive College Station, TX 77840 Room 127 STAFF PRESENT: Marco A. Cisneros, Director; David Schmitz, Assistant Director – Operations; Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Amanda Putz, Board Secretary; Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent; David Gerling, Special Facilities Superintendent, Curtis Bingham, Park Operations Superintendent; David Wood, Park Planner; Curtis Bingham; Stephan Richardson, South District Park Operations Supervisor BOARD PRESENT: Gary Erwin, Chair; George Jessup, Glenn Schroeder, David Scott, Jon Denton, Gerard Kyle, Douglas Becker BOARD ABSENT: Jody Ford, Donald Williams VISITORS: Micah Shapiro, Grindline consultant Councilman David Ruesink Councilman Lawrence Stewart Councilman Dennis Maloney Brett McCullough, Blyle and Associates P.J. Armstrong, 2400 Quail Hollow Josias Franks, 161 Mobile Ave. Brett McCully, 3206 Von Trapp, College Station Robbie Lane, 8244 Scasta Road Katie Keller, 400 Nagle #604 Kara Schoenemann, 6020 Augusta Circle, College Station Morgan Murgia, The Woodlands Jason Downs, 1215 Mullins Court David Besly, 1722 Broadmoor Devon Lampman, 2717 Silver Maple Andrew Klatt, 5025 Blue Ridge Clayton Baker, 3402 Wildrye Dr. Travis Rees, 5207 St. Andrews Tom Blinn, 1104 Pershing Lyndi Campbell, 4524 Kensington, Bryan, TX Jonathan Mendez Jason Oehme Barbara Rush, 2801 Camelot, Bryan, TX Garrett Karr, 2315 Bristol Kristy Becker, 11737 Durrand St. Rebecca Hysmith Powell, 4013 Windswept 1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order with a quorum present at 7: 00 PM. 2. Administering the Oath of Office and Swearing in of new and reappointed Board members: New Board members Jon Denton, Gerard Kyle, and Douglas Becker were duly sworn in. Reappointed member, Gary Erwin, was also duly sworn in. Hearing no further discussion, this item was closed. 3. Pardon and possible action concerning requests for absences of members: Donald Williams and Jody Ford sent in requests for absence. Glenn Schroeder made a motion to approve the absence requests submitted, and David Scott seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. 4. Hear visitors: Hearing none, this item was closed. 7:04 PM George Jessup arrived 7:06 PM Gerard Kyle arrived 5. Consideration, possible approval, and discussion of minutes from the meeting of June 9, 2009: George Jessup made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted, and David Scott seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. 6. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning Proposed Skate Park project and location: Micah Shapiro, Grindline Designs consultant, gave a presentation showing the different designs that can be incorporated into a skate park, and different amenities to include in the park. David Schmitz, Assistant Director – Operations, followed with a presentation showing the possible locations for the skate park, as well as a survey showing the disadvantages and advantages of each site. 2 July 14, 2009 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes The public hearing portion opened: Patrick Armstrong, 2400 Quail Hollow, Bryan – Likes Southwood Park for the location and stated that the drainage was good in the park so that would benefit them, so that the skate bowls would drain quickly. He said that he would like for the ramps to have street elements and transitions. He feels that the drained out swimming pool design is a good choice. Mr. Armstrong feels that incorporating good flow into the design is necessary. Mr. Armstrong explained that he has friends that ride bikes and it would be a shame if they were not allowed to ride at the skate park. He felt that nice architecture would be a nice addition to the park. Morgan Murgia, Houston, TX – Ms. Murgia agreed with Mr. Armstrong and feels that Southwood is the best location, because it would not take away from any of the other activities included in the park. She also agrees that bikers should be able to use the skate park. Jason Downs, 1215 Mullins Court, College Station – Southwood is the best location as skaters are already using it as a skate park. Mr. Downs said that Grindline Designs is a wonderful design group and he felt that the City did their homework in selecting a great group. Kara Schoenemann, 6020 Augusta Circle – She asked that the city think about naming the skate park in memory of a friend that died. Her friend was a lover of skateboarding and cherished the sport. She also agreed that Southwood was the best choice location. Devon Lampman, 2717 Silver Maple, Bryan, TX – Mr. Lampman personally was a BMX rider and he urged that both skateboarders and bike riders are considerate of each other while riding together. He urged that the city incorporate both bikes and skateboard riding into the skate park. George Jessup, Board Member, asked Mr. Shapiro his expertise in the area of incorporating bikes and skateboards into the same park. Mr. Shapiro answered that bikes are harder on the park than skateboards are. However in knowing the expectations prior to the design, the material can be ordered specifically for that and the design can be done accordingly for the park. He said it works with skaters and bikes in the same park. K. Campbell, 4524 Kensington Road – He would like for the park to be constructed with different materials. (ex. wood and metal) 3 July 14, 2009 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Garett Karr, 2315 Bristol, Bryan – Has to go out of town to use the skate park as a unique amenity this would make our park an attraction. He also likes Southwood as the location for the park. Daniel, 3908 Horseback – Would like scooters to be included into the park. Barbara Rush, Bryan, TX – Her grandson does the stairs and other skate park amenities. She explained that she watches him and would like for shade to be incorporated into the park for the viewers. She also asked for different elements to be incorporated for the different age groups and urged that things be included for those who would like a challenge. She agreed that having an all wheel park would benefit the users. Jonathan Mendez – Feels that Southwood is the best location and that incorporating different architecture will make the skate park unique and help the city thrive. The public hearing portion closed, and Board discussion followed. Glenn Schroeder made a motion to recommend that Southwood Athletic Park be the location for the skate park and that the city and Board work with the consultant to incorporate the different users into the park. Also to include certain amenities, such as shade, as specified by the users. George Jessup seconded. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion carried unanimously. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning Parks and Recreation Department Proposed Schedule of Fees for FY 2010: There was discussion regarding the proposed schedule of fees for FY 2010. David Scott made a motion to accept the proposed schedule of fees for FY 2010, and Glenn Schroeder seconded the motion. Glenn Schroeder included that he would like to see the fees on the agenda on a regular basis so that the Board can address the issues. He also included that the difference in the regular rate and the resident discount rate was justified, because the infrastructure in the city has been paid by citizens tax dollars. The vote was called. The vote was 6:1. (Douglas Becker in opposition) Donald Williams was absent. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning Dog Park Operations: Curtis Bingham, Park Operations Superintendent, explained the advantages and problems that each of the dog parks has. Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 4 July 14, 2009 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning Parks and Recreation Department Water Conservation Plan: David Schmitz, Assistant Director – Operations, gave a presentation regarding the PARD Water Conservation Irrigation Plan. Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 10. Report, possible action, and discussion regarding proposed Park Maintenance Standards for FY 2009: Curtis Bingham, Park Operations Superintendent, explained the criteria for how the Park Maintenance Standards are set. He explained to the Board that all of the information regarding the maintenance standards is listed on the city’s PARD website. Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 11. Discussion and possible action concerning Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Goals: Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 12. Presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning the current Capital Improvement Program: Capital Improvement and Park Land Dedication Project Lists of ? July 2009: Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner, reported on the Capital Improvement and Park Land Dedication Project lists. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. Dedication of Less than Five Acres: Pete Vanecek, Senior Park ? Planner, reported on the Dedications of Less than Five Acres. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. Emerald Ridge Estates, Park Zone 8 ? 13. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting: Next Regular Meeting ~ August 11, 2009, College Station Conference ? Center, Room 105 5 July 14, 2009 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 14. Adjourn: David Scott made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Glenn Schroeder seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the meeting adjourned at 9:38 PM.- 6 July 14, 2009 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes