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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/2010 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board (3) fro 40r144 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD . CAPRA . II MINUTES 11k7AKI IT OF COLLEGE STATION M R cr REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 The Green Room at Wolf Pen Creek 1015 Colgate College Station, TTX 77840 STAFF R SENT: Marco A. Cisneros, Director; Amanda Putz, Staff Assistant; David Gerling, Special Facilities Superintendent; Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Tony Scazzero, Concessions Supervisor; Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent BOARD PRESENT: Gary Erwin, Chair; Glenn Schroeder, Assistant Chair; George Jessup, Gerard Kyle, Jody Ford, Jon Denton, Douglas Becker VISITORS: Dick Cate, MCCM Architects Daniel Beamon, 301 Kr n k Tap Road, College Station 1. Call to order and Roll Cali: The meeting was called to order with quorum present at 7:00 p.m. 2. Possible action action__copcerninsi re nests for members: Billy Hart had sent in a request for absence. Glenn Schroeder made a motion to approve the absence request submitted, and George Jessup seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. 3. Hear visitors: Hearing none, this item was closed. 4. Consideration discussion and Possible action of minutes from the � . Glenn Schroeder made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted, and Jody Ford seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. tv Douglas Becker arrived at 7: 02 p.m. riv Gerard Kyle arrived at 7:04 .m. 5. Presentation discussion and Possible action re. ardin. conce •that desi • n for softball corn p lex facilit at Ste ' hen C. Beach Central Park: Marco A. Cisneros introduced Daniel Beamon, the Project Manager for the Softball Complex concessions Replacement facility at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. Mr. Beamon Bearreported on the Softball Fields Concession and Restroom Facilities Building Design. Mr. Dick Cate, with MCCM Architects, explained the layout of the building with the different rooms and amenities. He explained that everything is on the ground floor and the square footage of the building. The City is trying to coordinate the construction of this buildingbetween the softball league seasons. They are aiming for construction to occur Mid-May through the beginning of September 2011. Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 6. Presentation discussion. and :P sada action reaardin.: :.Possible future park land-acquisition: Marco A. Cisneros reported on the future possible park land acquisition. Gary and Glenn reported that we need to be aggressive on getting more park land in Zone 15. Jody Ford would like to see on future agenda items paperwork showing movement forward with real estate companies in getting more land. The Board asked for a city land representative come to a Board meeting so that they can portray their feelings to them regarding their urge for more park land. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. . Consideration, discussion/ and possible action of the possible creation of a 'Friends of the College Station Parks and Recreation System Foundation: Jon Denton reported that we need to have a budget set in place on how we are going to raise money and possibly set up a Foundation to do so. Mr. Denton referenced documents from Temple, Texas Parks and Recreation Department, that led him to this idea. This type of foundation would be a not-for-profit organization to help raise money. Marco A. Cisneros reported on an organization that is already within the department that relates to this idea, and how it works. The organization is Friends of the Librar , and they offer physical items to the library not monies. (For ex: They placed a public fax machine in each of the libraries, furniture, and other items such as research equipment.) It was pointed out that this organization exists outside of the city organization* It is an independent organization. Discussion followed and an idea such as Friends of the Parks was suggested. Mr. Denton reported that he liked the Friends of the Parks idea. He would like to move forward with this item, and research the possibilities. Mr. Jody Ford and George Jessup said they would like to help Mr. Denton with this movement. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 8. Presentation,r, i s s i p , -----j- ---possible action concerning _ttLe Recreation Park and Open e ace Master Plan: Marco A. Cisneros 2 July 13, 2010 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes updated the Board on the Master Plan status, reporting that staff has been working with Development Services on the plan. The Master Plan that is moving forward will have a heavy emphasis on the Operations and Maintenance aspects related to the parks system. There was a handout in the packet, Goals and Action_s__Prioritized at the City Council Strategic Pl Planning r tre t. The Master Plan will have to be revised to meet the Goals and Actions of the City Council. Tony reported that the new neighborhood park model has to be incorporated into the Master Plan. Also, by doing so, there will have to e meetings amongst the sub-committee, staff, and other departments to get this established. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 9. Discussion and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation Ais Board Goals for YR Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 10. Presentation discussion and ,ossibie action concernin • the current Capital Improvements Program.: Capital Improvements and Park Land Dedication Project UstsofJuIy 203.0: Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner, reported on the Capital Improvements and Park Land Dedication Project Lists. This was an informational item only, and no action was required* Eed1catins 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. • Pooh's Park, Miles - Lot 2R iv Park Zone 3 • Lakeridge Townhomes, Phase IA 'v Park Zone 7 11. Presentation, possible action(-----ani' discussion on future agenda Itens: -A_ABvard Member may inquire about a subjectfir which notice has not been g: . A statement of siecificfactual information herecitation of existing policy_max_beiven„ Airerationshall be limited to a 'rs s 'lace the sub'ect sub' on an agenda for subseuere weir Next Regular Meeting August 10, 2010, The Green Room 3 July 13, 2010 Parks nd Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 12. Adjourn: Jody Ford made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Gerard Kyle seconded the motion.ion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion ion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. 4 July 13, 2010 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes