HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/1997 - Regular Agenda - Parks BoardCITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND REC `• ATION BOARD
REGUL MEETING
AUGUST 12, 1997 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP RAD
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes: July 8, 1997
2. Hear Visitors
3. Appointment of Vice Chair
4. Discussion of 1997-98 Swimming Pool Hours
5. Discussion of Park Zone 10
6. Discussion of Park Site in Spring Loop Neighborhood
7. Discussion of Tour Agenda for August 19, 1997
8. Board Goals Report
9. Capital Improvement Program Report
10. Board Concerns/Other Business
11. Adjourn
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 12, 1997 -- 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD
MEMBERS: Elizabeth Cunha, Chair; Bob DeOtte; John Crompton; Chris Barzilla; and
Debra Anderson
ABSENT: Gary Halter and Mike Manson
STAFF: Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Asst. Director; Curtis Bingham,
Operations Superintendent; David Gerling, Special Facilities
Superintendent; Peter Vanecek, Senior Planner; Vera Solis, Pools
Supervisor; and Bridgette George, Staff Assistant
VISITORS: None
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
1. Approval of Parks and Recreation Board Minutes -- July 8, 1997: Minutes were
approved as submitted.
2. Hear Visitors: No visitors present.
3. Appointment of Vice Chair: John nominated Bob, seconded by Debra. Bob
declined the nomination and recommended Debra. John seconded the
nomination and the motion passed.
4. Discussion of 1997-98 Swimming Pool Hours: Vera presented the board with a
list of proposed hours of operation for the pools for 1998. Some discussion took
place regarding the Natatorium. She informed the board that the general public
does not use the Natatorium very much, therefore she has promoted the use of
that pool with as much programming as possible. John brought up some concerns
regarding the swim teams' practice schedules at the pools. Vera stated that she
was meeting with them and other swim representatives the following day to
discuss pool usage times. Steve mentioned that both Thomas and Southwood
have had major renovations and that this year staff asked for additional funds to
have an engineering study done on the integrity of Adamson Lagoon next year. If
approved, staff will then ask for future funds to address the engineer's
recommendations.
5. Discussion of Park Zone 10: Ric reviewed a map of park zone 10. He informed
the board that the school district has acquired an area of land located in that zone
on Graham Road. The facility will be a middle school for 5th and 6th grades.
The city is again working in conjunction with the school district to build a
possible park on the school district's land adjacent to the school. John asked if
the Trust for Public Land could expand their scope to include looking at land in
zone 10 for a community park. Steve stated that could be possible.
6. Discussion of Park Site in Spring Loop Neighborhood: Peter reviewed a map
depicting the current Park Site location and site plan. He then displayed a
proposed site plan for the park which included amenities such as a playground,
17-car parking lot, practice baseball field, jogging/walking trails, a shelter, and a
basketball and volleyball court. Some discussion took place on the possibility of
selling that land to purchase additional land adjacent to the Madeley property.
Ric stated that the problem with selling that land is that there is no other parkland
in the area in close proximity to the residents that doesn't require crossing a major
thoroughfare. Bob recommended looking at the proposed site plan for the
Madeley property at a future meeting, along with the proposed site plan for the
Park Site.
7. Discussion of Tour Agenda for August 19, 1997: The tour will begin at 7:00 a.m.
with breakfast being served while the Forestry and Parks Operations staff conduct
a presentation. The tour will begin shortly thereafter with the tour concluding at
approximately 10:00 a.m.
8. Board Goals Report: John reported on the Lick Creek Park Advisory Committee
and stated that the committee has formed two subcommittees: User's and
Resource. These two groups will meet and prepare priorities separate from each
other which will then be given to Scott Schaeffer with Texas A&M University. His
class will then prepare a document that the committee will review and will then
submit to the board on December 9. After the board's approval, John is hoping to
submit a report to Council in January.
9. Capital Improvement Program Report Ric stated that there was no additional
news to report.
10. Other Business/Board Concerns: Bob asked about the acoustics at Wolf Pen
Creek. Steve stated that no further action had taken place. Bob stated that Steve
Esmond called him and wanted the Board to form a policy regarding a alcohol
consumption in city parks.
John would like to see the parkland dedication ordinance reviewed at the next
meeting. He stated that since the city has adopted the city's comprehensive plan,
he would like to see a parks master plan developed. John stated that he would
also like to see the monthly events on the biathalon series resurrected.
11. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
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