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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/1997 - Regular Agenda - Parks Board1. Approval of Minutes: September 21, 1997 and November 11, 1997 2. Hear Visitors Public Hearing -- Lick Creek Park Master Plan 4. Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Parkland Dedication.. in Park Zone 10 - Westfield Addition 5. Discussion of Relationship Between the Parks and Recreation Board and the College Station Independent School District 6. Review of Board Goals 7. Capital Improvement Program Report 8. Committee Reports: a. Parkland Dedication - John Crompton/Gary Halter b. Lincoln Center Mike Manson 9. Board Concerns/Other Business 10. Adjourn This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 409-764-3547 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. 1. Approval of Minutes; September 21, 1997 and November 11, 1997 2. Hear Visitors 3. Public Hearing Lick Creek Park Master Plan r 4. Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Parkland Dedication in Park Zone 10 - Westfield Addition 5. Discussion of Relationship Between the Parks and Recreation Board and the College Station Independent School District 6. Review of Board Goals 7. Capital Improvement Program Report S. Committee Reports: a. Parkland Dedication John Crompton/Gary Falter b. Lincoln Center Mike Manson 9. Board Concerns/Other Business 10. Adjourn This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 409-764-3547 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9,1997 -- 7:00 P.M. COLLEGE STATION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1101 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH MEMBERS: Elizabeth Cunha, Chair; Bob DeOtte; John Crompton; Chris Barzilla;; and Mike Manson ABSENT: Debra Anderson, Vice Chair; Gary Halter STAFF. Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Asst. Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Parks Planner; Pamela Einkauf, Senior Secretary VISITORS: A&M Recreation, Parks and Tourism Sciences 102: Scott Shaeffer, Nicole Birch, Donald Norrid, Jamie Lucas, Michael, Patricia Sarkowski; Dick Crux, Judy LeUnes, Julie Gerrard, Mark Shavers Called to Order 7:05 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes: September 21, and November 11, 1997: Minutes were approved as submitted. 2. Hear Visitors: No comments. 3. Public Hearing - Lick Creek Park Master Plan: Nicole Birch stated that her department, in cooperation with the Lick Creek Park Advisory Committee, created a master plan for Lick Creek Park. A copy of the master plan was distributed and Ms. Birch reviewed the plan. Their group established four values of Lick Creek Park: cultural, biophysical, educational, and recreational. Donald Norrid discussed the management issues of the park, which was also included in the master plan hand out. Their group designated three management zones to dictate appropriate use based on resource sensitivity and educational or recreational opportunity. They included a habitat conservation zone, multiple use zone, and an educational conservation zone. Jamie Lucas reviewed the design concept for the park. The design concept included an interpretive loop, multiple -use trail, picnic facilities, and restroom facilities. Also included in the master plan were cost estimates for facilities and trails. Rochelle finished the presentation by reviewing the cost estimates of the facilities and trails. She also reiterated the importance of a management zone to help protect the park resources while promoting desirable education and recreation opportunities. Patricia Sarkowski, who directs the A&M Environmental Interpretation Class, developed some interpretive programming for Lick Creek Park separately from the RPTS 102 Class. They researched on resources of the park so that they could bring citizens and the resources together. Ms. Sarkowski suggested informing the public through brochures or a video on a local program. John asked what would keep bikers from creating new trails and riding and walking trails. Mr. Norrid suggested putting bike racks at the point where the bike trails and walking trails converge. This would encourage bikers to park their bikes and walk. He also suggested having an on -site person to monitor activities throughout the park. Dick Crux encouraged the Board to let Lick Creek stay a "no leash" park. John stated that the advisory committee has suggested that the "no leash` policy stay in effect until a problem is encountered. Steve stated that Lick Creek Park falls under the current City Ordinance that states that dogs must be on a leash in all parks. He said that a request would have to go to City Council for their approval to change the ordinance. Mr. Crux also stated that he hopes alternative development will be considered for the parking lot instead of using asphalt and i concrete, such as gravel or cedar. Judy LeUnes voiced her support for allowing horses in the park. Julie Gerrard reiterated her support for the no leash policy. She stated that a council member in Canada sent her some information regarding this issue. The woman recommended posting signs that clearly state that dogs are not on leashes in the area and also suggested fencing off a specific area for the dogs. John recommended to omit the boardwalk that was included in the master plan and replace it with managerial support. Elizabeth agreed and suggested adding the bike racks in the first phase. Mark Shavers stated that the boardwalk they talked about could be constructed much cheaper and would lead to a sedge meadow which can't be seen anywhere else in the area. 4. Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Parkland Dedication in Park Zone 20 - Westfield Addition: John Szabuniewicz stated that his current parkland dedication requirement is 1.5 acres. He is willing to dedicate 4-5 acres to meet his current and future dedication requirements. Steve stated that there is a study that is being conducted for the school district to establish the floodplain in the area. That study should be complete in approximately 30 days. Steve recommended a linkage through the greenbelt system, accessibility to the subdivisions, and the park has to have enough area to develop on and have open space. Steve stated that visibility of the park is also very important. John stated that he feels uncomfortable accepting this dedication for both the current and future dedication since all of the land is not usable. He asked Mr. Szabuniewicz if he would dedicate the 5 acres for the 171 units he's currently platting, not for any future development. Mr. Szabuniewicz stated that he would be willing to wait until the floodplain study is done, and he will not ask for credit for any of that floodplain. Since some of the property has gas pipelines on it, Elizabeth requested staff to draw up a picture that would show the Board what could be developed on the property in question. This issue will be addressed at the next meeting. 5. Discussion of Relationship Between the Parks and Recreation Board and the College Station Independent School District: John mentioned that he was invited to a breakfast meeting with Skip Noe, Jim Scales, Mayor McIlhaney, and Mr. Hughes to discuss the issue. The meeting is scheduled for January 8, and he will report back to the Board after that meeting. 6. Review of Board Goals: John stated that he would like to work with Jane Kee on greenbelts and be proactive in pursuing them. He would also like to acquire natural areas ahead of the city's needs so that some land is available in the area when development occurs. He stated that funds can be reimbursed when the actual dedication occurs. This item was postponed until the next meeting due to the absence of three members. 1 7. Capital Improvement Program Report: Ric reviewed the capital projects. Elizabeth mentioned that the slides are already cracked at Pebble Creek Park. Ric stated that he would check on the problem and see what the warranty is. 8. Committee Reports: a. Parkland Dedication: John stated that he will come back to the Board in January or February with recommendations. He did say that the monetary amount per dwelling unit may go from $225 per unit to $500-600. b. Lincoln Center: Mike stated that it appears that the Committee is looking to Lance to run the meetings instead of the Committee directing the meetings. It was also mentioned that since James Steen is now an employee, he will have to be replaced as a member of the Committee. The Committee also discussed the naming of the ballfields at Lincoln Center. Steve mentioned that, to his knowledge, both the Little League Organization and the Lincoln Former Students Association will be submitting requests on that issue. 9. Board Concerns/Other Business: Chris stated that something needs to be done with the Wolf Pen Creek Lake. Steve stated that he met with the TIF board the previous Friday and received preliminary results from the silt study and they do not have a firm recommendation from the engineering group for the ultimate solution to the silt problem. Steve believes it will not be developed according to the original plan, but will probably be left as a creek channel. They will meet again in January. Steve asked for two members to volunteer to serve on the fees subcommittee to review the department's user fees. John and Chris volunteered to serve on the subcommittee with Elizabeth as a substitute if one of them could not make the meeting. 10. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. December 4, 1997 ion Board Parks & Recreat* Action Plan Complete acquisition of the athletic park site and develop a master plan A. Complete property acquisition (Dec, 97) Be Conduct site visits to selected athletic parks in Texas (Spring, 98) n and Parks an C. Conduct needs assessment with the Sports and Recreation AssociatiO Recreation Board (Spring, 983 14 98) Do Concept preparation by Parks Planning (Summer, funds allow E. Develop budget estimate by Parks Planning Staff or consulting firm if (Summer, 98) I Go He Is F. 4&L.-. nntl rpv*lsion of the master I. Z.,. XA/f%li Ppnrrf!ek ::.::.:......................... Complete engineering study (Nov, 97 d seek direction (Dec, 97) Present findings to the Tax Increment Finance Board an Incorporate findings and TIF Board recommendations into the revised WPC Master Plan (Dec, 1997) Develop implementation plan for proposed improvements (fan, 97) boards for review (Feb, 97) Present recommendation to appropriate advisory dations to city Counci I for Submit revised Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan and recommen consideration (Mart 98) Go He Collaborate wiin OL[It�[ d6t:1 MIMOO %-.Wv 11-0 0....0 F programs (Fall, 97) Teen Advisory Board provides •'Input to TAMU Architecture class; staff develos cost p estimates based upon concepts (Fall, 97) Develop a needs analysis for future city-wide, "Indoor recreation facilities in College Station to avoid duplication of services (Fall, 97) I. City Council consideration of TAMU class reports and project scope, including financial estimates (Dec, 97) J. Solicit request for proposals for design services (Dec, 97) K. City Council approval of contract for design service (Jan, 98) L. Complete design process and prepare bid documents (May, 98) 4. Implementation of the Lincoln Center E. Begin first season (TBA) Smith Park Master Plan 5. Implementation of the Sports and Recreation Association D. Initiate a User's Agreement with all users (Nov, 97) E. Finalize facility use schedule for 1998 (Nov, 97) F. Complete all users agreements for 1998 (Dec, 97) b. Conduct public hearings and oversee design process for Woodway Park A. Acceptance of additional parkland from Holleman Arms Apartment project (TBA, 97) B. Process on hold until Melrose Apartments project proceeds with parkland dedication. C. Alternate would be to negotiate the purchase of the remaining property and proceed without Melrose. D. Once acquisition of site is complete, conduct public hearings, develop conceptual designs and secure Parks & Recreation Board and City Council approval 7. Develop a Master Plan for Lick Creek Park D. Present concepts at Conference Center (Nov. 20, 97) E. Public Hearing and Parks Board approval (Dec. 9, 97) F. Council approval (Jan, 97) 8. Investiizate opportunities for a park in Zone 10 C. Analyze sites to determine best location (Sep, 97) D. Determine methods for acquisition (Sep, 97) E. Acquire site (FY 98 pending approval of funding) Page 2 of 3 C. Develop recommendations for implementation (Oct, 97) 11. Consider revisions to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance C. Develop draft ordinance for presentation and consideration by Parks & Recreation Board and Planning and Zoning Commission (Dec, 97) D. Approval of draft ordinance by Parks & Recreation Board (Jan, 98) E. Approval of draft ordinance by Planning & Zoning Commission (Feb, 98) F. Public hearing and presentation to City Council (Mar, 98) G. Approval of revised ordinance by City Council (Apr, 98) Page 3 of 3 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That Chapter 1, "General Provisions", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes. PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. PART 3 : That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its publication in the newspaper, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this ATTEST: CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary day of , 1997. LYNN McILHANEY, Mayor jsl c:lwindowsl winword I!!nov971glass.doc 11121197 Page 2 WAR 11: Amend Chapter 1, Section 14, "Conduct of Persons Within Park and Recreation Areas", by amending paragraph "H" to read as follows: "H. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess glass beverage containers in any portion of a park or recreation area." jsl c:(windows)winword111nov971glass.doc 11121197 Monday,* December1 1997 ts College Station Teetz Adv&or BY RHONDA REINHART der five feet tall play a gangster's bodyguari Staff writer The play is improvisational in that ti. ' playwrights their own characters. Grimm said the ca 71-Mict attorney may not sound like the p cit lains; are played by seventh- and eighth- ..:!Some saythelineswdvewr there znu. ' Muider at the peotazuue'conclusion uuthe play, whi( der mystery I« diehce. The audience votes teii by two Texas A&M senior o it thinks the killer is. The ou�o�r uon u --------u��- ---- '-�` � ^~�~^` ~� depending on the audimnc Grimm. and Guillermo, play, -a lot of th6m decision, the killer co `fesses and Ihe -play. [*hi� speakeasy ' called the of Aggie Players, said" Bluenote, and the action en- has enjoyedworldngwidi t sues when a murder -is- com- Jendy foster mitted at the club. oss�youdldke�o[ junior Grimm, a member ot he said."It's just a matter of build! Freudian Slip and Aggie Players, said their confidence so'that they can pi ay is an improvisational comedy.,4w, the pl form onstage without being afraid! ' Idds are play- DeLeon said �comedy in that the ' great d�my thing abc idg adult characters," he said. "For . did really _excellent scenes. They did things ' IvvonOdotexpect tosee Iddsdobuooeomo." - "Ifyou give them a little suggestion, tt � Grimm said the play bzcozDorates alot of teDtherr. � physical conmody,including having ugirl no- become light and bouncy like ubutter a THE BATTALION • 39 _V A te. )te" is scheduled to t 7 p.m. at the. Bra- rehearsefibur days" ncp time; they will f6isixwe6ks. Laybe:gurprisedby P tee made up of 50 students in grades 7-12. - --1,PK7 no, _nx g3 muly Foster, assistant youth programs coordinatorfor Colleg6gtation and a senior ,Journalism,111aJor, said-�'he city tries to -die- bapedonthestudents'sug-: velop programs WO ns, which W? gestio ch is how "IMurder at the Blue.; - - - - - . . . . . . . . �7�, � fg PM SIR, M N6te"wasb­ A seventh -grader w(io'is a rneffibef of I v TAB suggested a murdbr-iq'ystery dinner 4m FM' 1.jpla�, so Foster contacted Grimm and DeLeon, and the play Wqs on its Way- vgwgg.-& Foster said the citytribs t' o provide some- v thing positive for the students to do. "Through this play, �Jot of th&m.have �blossomed, " she said. "They've interacted with each other and b6c 91"m'e more self-c6n- , Rdent A lot of them are very talented. Some Michelle Milburn, Haley Walfinqn, Kelly Login and Kerr! Barnes, all local junior 'have little or no theater 4peri6n6e. Maybe ..,school students will perfo rfti Murder at the BluenoW Dec. 2 at the Brazos Center. this, we're opening adoofforthern" ple they wanted to do for th6kids. Besides "We're doing this because we like to pro - Grimm Grimm said he and DeLeon got involved writing the play, they are also directingit and mote theater around town," he said. "That's ": T ,with the playbecauseitw'a's somethingsim- making the sets, all on a volunteer basis. the goal ofAggie Players" 12/09/97 11:15 'V409 845 0028 ACCOUNTING DEPT. Z 001 To: Lick Creek Park Commission RIE: Leash Laws for Lick Creek Park Post --ie Fax Note 7671 TO 46( ft (OMM*zSi"ze% ce apt. 9, r Phone !1 a r•X # Dare of (ca IDa9es Prom � tce �uje Co. Phon0 U �f _, j Cy Fax 0 �D 1 We are writing in order to express our opinion about the upcoming decision concerning leash laws for dogs in the Lick Creek Park. We take our dogs to the park twice every week. It is the only place we know where we can let the dogs off of their leashes and enjoy some freedom. We get most of our exercise by running with our dogs, and it is the best part of our weep. We have met many others over the past few years who follow the same routine as us. In fact, it appears the most of the users of the park are dog owners or cyclists. It would he a true shame to take away this last refuge for dog owners. Sincerely, Jake and Anna Rose 3008 First Street Bryan, TX 77801 409-361-001.4 Bogumila and Adam Styblinski 2012 Langford �} (� l College Station, TX 77840 L - Tomasz Styblinski 2012 Langford College Station, TX 77840 Cay Garcia 3008 S. FM Rd 2818 College Station, TX Svetla Velev 2912 Adrienne College Station, TX 77845 d ERT N. BLAKEMAN & ASSOCIATES — ATTORNEYS AT LAW 108 SOUTH FRANKLIN AVENUE PO. BOX 18$ IJALLEY STREAM, NY 1158H998 III 11lit I 111 11111 111111111111111111111111 fill 1111111 �rle o tee- C� �0 14,,E o ,fvj1j'v4 L j *pd 11/14/97 13:18 MAHON 4 409 764 3737 NO.941 Dal i November 14, 1997 Steve Beachy Director of Parks & Recreation City of College Station P. O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842-0960 Dear Mr. Beachy: Thank you for the interview on Wednesday. I appreciated the opportunity to present my experience and education. These skills have benefited the City of Lubbock, and will hopefully benefit the City of College Station. This position is a chance for me to expand my management skills. After. working in two different municipal departments for the past two years, I saw various parts of the picture. Working with the City Manager's Office will allow me to view the picture in its entirety. The chance to work with the City of College Station is a dream come true. I was raised, educated, married, and will probably be buried in the Brazos Valley. I can bring a fresh perspective to a familiar location. My experience in fiscal responsibility and public relations will benefit the City of College Station's Administrative Offices, and in return, I will benefit from the opportunity to work with a growing first-rate municipality. Sincerely, 46�� 4 Edward Broussard ORDINANCE NO. 2009 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 28, OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION. WHEREAS, the City Council of City of College Station has decided that the Confer- ence Center Advisory Committee should advise and recommend to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires that the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station reflect this; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION THAT: Chapter 1, Section 28, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: "SECTION 28: CREATION OF A COLLEGE STATION CONFERENCE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE The College Station Conference Center is an establishment owned, oper- ated, and maintained by the City of College Station for use and enjoyment by the visitors to this City, and also by the residents of this community. It is therefore to the advantage of the City of College Station that a citizens' com- mittee serve to advise the City Council in matters relating to said Conference Center and its related Teen Center. B. MEMBERSHIP The committee shall consist of seven (7) members, to be appointed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Committee members shall serve no more than two (2) full consecutive terms. C. TERM OF OFFICE The term of office shall be for two (2) years and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall appoint members on a staggered basis with four (4) terms expiring in odd -numbered years and three (3) terms expiring in even numbered years. A member of the Committee shall be appointed annually by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to serve as committee chairman for a term of one year. A vice-chairman shall be selected by members of the Committee. Ordinance No. 2009 Page 2 A vacancy occurring on the committee prior to expiration of the term of office for that position shall be filled by appointment by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. A member so appointed shall be designated to serve the remainder of the term of his/her predecessor. D. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties of this committee shall be to advise and recommend to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on matters relevant to the operation, use, and promotion of the College Station Conference Center and the Teen Center. The committee shall also carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The committee shall semi-annually submit a report to the Parks and Recre- ation Advisory Board. E. MEETINGS The Conference Center Advisory Committee shall provide for regular and special meetings as necessary to carry on its business, and is authorized to establish its own rules, regulations, and by-laws subject to ratification by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board." This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage in accordance with the City Charter of the City of College Station. PASSED, ADOPTED, and APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1993. APR �..�t. • �jii CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Post Office Box 9960 110 1 Texas Avenue CN f CoRRege Station, Texas 77642-9960 (409) 764-3500 November 14, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Board Members FROM: Bridgette George CPS, Staff Assistatk SUBJECT: Items of Interest 1. Brazos Beautiful's Dogwood Plantings: Ross Albrecht spoke with Diane Craig, Brazos Beautiful (BB), yesterday morning about the question the Parks board raised on a recent article about a BB planting project that stated crepe myrtles and dogwwod trees would be planted as part of the project on George Bush Avenue. The correct information is that the planting area in College Station will be from the main entry of Easterwood along Stotzer Parkway to FM 2818, and then along 2818 to George Bush Avenue. This planting project will be entirely on State property. In addition, part of this planting effort will be in Bryan. There will be an emphasis on crepe myrtles, approximately 800-900 30-gallon crepe myrtles will be planted between the College Station and Bryan sites. There will be no dogwoods, that was a mis-quote. Shade trees will be planted as well. The plantings will be done in clumps along the planting areas. No shrubs or seasonal color is included. The City of College Station made $50,000 available to BB for this project, for which they have gained a matching grant from TxDOT. Apparently the grant application must come from a local government entity, so the city is writing up our portion. TAMU and A&M Systems has also made available $50,000 and $20,000 respectively. TxDOT will be matching these three sources of funds, for a total of $240,000 for the College Station portion of this project. A two-year watering and maintenance contract on the installed trees will be part of the project. After the year period, TxDOT will take over maintenance. Home of Texas ASM University 2. Schools in Zone 10: Ric Ploeger spoke with a CSISD representative and he stated that they expect to break ground in Zone 10 in February 1998. The first school facility to be built will be an intermediate school. The elementary school's approximate construction date is 6 to 8 years away. 3. Boxing at Lincoln Center: David Gerling stated that a community service worker who was assigned to do community service work at Lincoln Center agreed to teach a boxing class. The worker is formerly a lightweight boxer who teaches the class every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. There is currently no contact in the class only fundamentals are being taught. Once fundamentals are learned, they will move to a gym in Bryan to learn the physical techniques. 4. Lick Creek Park Meeting: Don't forget about the Lick Creek Park meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Conference Center, Room 106. The Advisory Committee will hear and respond to presentations of alternative design concepts for Lick Creek Park presented by students in Dr. Scott Schafer's park planning class. A copy of John's memo to the Advisory Committee is included which explains next week's meeting. Lick Creek Park Public hearing: the hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers. You can visit the Lick Creek Park web site at -- http://csdLtamu.edu/FLORA/LCP/LCPINTRO.HTML. 5. Ordinance No. 2009: This is the amended ordinance designating that the College Station Conference Center Advisory Committee will report to the Parks and Recreation Board. As stated in Section E. Meetings: The committee is authorized to establish its own rules, regulations, and by-laws subject to ratification by the Parks and Recreation Board. The ordinance is included for your perusal. NOV-.12 97 16:53 FROM:PRRKS REC & TOURISM 409-E45-0446 TO:409 764 3737 PRGE:02 TEXAS A&M UNIV'ERSITY y College of Agriculture and Life Science Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences November 12, 1997 MEMORANDUM TO: Lick Creek Park Advisory Committee FROM: John L, Crompton, ChairOZ-.- SUBJECT, Next Meeting A reminder that the Committee's next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20th, 6 p.m. - S p.m. in Room 4106 at the College Station Conference Center on George Bush Drive. At this meeting, the Committee will hear and respond to presentations of alternative design concepts for Lick Creek Park presented by students in Dr. Scott Shafer's park planning class, r ' This is a critical meeting because it is the final opportunity for the Committee to advise on alternative plans before they are presented to the Park and Recreation Board and to the general public at a Public Hearing that is scheduled to take place in the City Council Chamber on December 9th. The class will take the Committee's input and use it to guide the development of the alternatives. Even if you have not been very active in the Committee's work to this point, please make every effort to participate in this crucial meeting because we need input from as broad a spectrum of folks as possible, The City of College Station will provide supper in the form of sandwiches and soft drinks, I look forward to seeing you there xc: Mr. Steve Beachy and the Park and Recreation Board doc/jlc/b:lickcrek, mtg Room 106 Francis Hall - Calfego Statlon. Texas 778,13-2261 - (409) 845-5411, FAX (41N) 845-0446 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT DECEMBER, 1997 1. WAYNE SMITH BASEBALL COMPLEX Project Number: PK9505 Budget. $1,230,000 - 1995 Bond Contract Amount: Design $87,990 Project Manager: Eric Ploeger Project Design: HSI Consulting Architects Comments/Status: After review of 16 proposals by Architectural firms, the staff recommended HSI Architects of Bryan to the City Council. The City Council approved this selection. The contract was signed in early February 1996 and the initial meeting with staff took place on February 27. Designs were completed and have been bid twice with the last being July 24, 1997. On both occasions bids have come in higher than the budgeted amount. Staff, the architect, and the low -bid contractor have worked to bring the project within budget. Changes in the parking lot paving, concession/rest room building specifications, and the parking lot area lighting have resulted in sufficient reductions to allow the project to be within budget. The item was approved by Council on August 28, 1997. Much of the underground utility installation is complete. The slabs for the two structures on the property have been completed. Task. Project Design: November 1996 -July 1997 Advertisement & Award: July - August 1997 Complete: June 1998 2. EDELWEISS PARK Project Number. PK9707 Budget: $25,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Eric Ploeger Project Design: Parks Planning Comments/Status: Funding was received through a development agreement with the develop for landscaping. A tree planting plan is being prepared that will include a drip irrigation system. The Forestry Division will install 86 trees this December. The irrigation system was installed in August. Tree planting was begun in December 1997. Task: Project Design: Advertisement & Award: Complete: June 1997 June 1997 August 1997 (Irrigation) December 1997 (Trees) CIP Report 12/9/97 Pagel of 3 3. CENTRAL PARK LIGHT REPLACEMENT Project Number: PK9714 Budget: $60,000 ContractAmount: N/A Project Manager: Curtis Bingham Project Design: Comments/Status: Replacement of light fixtures and ballasts. The materials have been ordered. Installation was completed in December 1997. Task. Project Design: Advertisement & Award. November 1997 Complete: January 1998 4. BEE CREEK / CENTRAL PARK SOFTBALL FIELD UPGRADES Project Number. PK9801 Budget: $ 200,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager: Peter Vanecek Project Design: Comments/Status: Bee Creek improvements to include all new fencing for the softball fields, new irrigation system, additional bleachers with covers. Central improvements include new taller backstops, bleacher covers, drainage improvements, a small shelter and dirt bins. Many of these improvements will be bid as separate items with fencing improvements first. The fencing, backstops, and Bee Creek dugout roofs will be installed Dec. '97 - Jan. '98. Fencing will be installed by Marek Brothers of College Station. Task: Project Design: Advertisement & Award. Complete: October 1997 - July 1998 September 1998 CIP Report 12/9/97 Page 2 of 3 PARKS PLANNING CIP SUPPORT PROJECTS 1. COLLEGE STATION LIBRARY LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN Budget: $40,000 Comments/Status: Parks Planning is providing the design for the exterior landscaping and irrigation design. Construction on this project began in March, 1997. Also providing specifications and bid documents. Landscaping to be installed in January/February 1998. 2. COLLEGE STATION BUSINESS CENTER ($1,500,000) PHASE II LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT Budges: $300,000-400,000 Comments/Status: Preliminary energy/drainage studies are being performed at the present time. After the engineer completes his plans, then the landscape design will begin in January or February. 3. UTILITY CUSTOM SERVICE BUILDING LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN Budget: $30,000 Comments/Status: Landscape and irrigation design plans and specifications will begin in August, and should be completed by November 1997. Installation will be bid out as part of a general contract for this project. CIP Report 12/9/97 Page 3 of 3 .,(_ _ __ _ j , '. �, t f �, ,ram � f �� � 1,,•� t. �' ! r ;•' � .1 � — —__•-=� ,lf!/�r nf�/>f � ��s � t rt f' i< � �_ .� 1 �� i< ol 10, AV ' I —/ ' ' i J t• �.. ` \ \\; t; �} 11 1 � t' f• � ; .i � ` / / S � i 'J: �1LJ P•� •�y • ��•,r. • I i _ —., `�— �_ �� — � t�fi % ���� � �• ���- t` ; �i ,,/``,lly f • /. •) .. � t �"' t ' ` /f l • mil.♦y .` ��� f < < • •/� I �� '` •�1) � 1.•� { !r j?r„ V II' I , ' �" `.j� �i ��� i �7 �, t1/ \ �; ✓ I i �� � •) � •� � �• it/l�f t � X 11 � .� �� _11II IIIIII IIiI "' --� "I • i••1 i 1 I� if��i�1 1. � �71, / i• J �. 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CRSI/X POIYU\ 4 LNW. --i 9HN1 R[CtRC F R O...EASODf1 �y,. rFy S P ('p:p�➢ S+Rt/RY C1P 1.1E - I '.• Wdi SRK[ FROPDX lOCA10N I L� 1 SHAFFER ROAD ` A 'I owwi :lrnJ pbox ran � ° �^(tl►C I I (f �i�l�l I � AM uc ePn,E mcts LK.-` TAY)OII` ;! moUna mmirriftr TEXAS AEU u"IV. ro ZONED of PLATTED _��t.a tlal ". � Fnro '• . N 48.04'42" M - 2071.39 a N 43' 14' 15"• E, ti1,C111tCa SAN4TTARY SEWER It lNE if a •zz 1.63` tit 'pO FOJO SEE EXISTING AND PROPOSED 2=i'I_7' `- •I PROPOSEOEET FGR UTILITY LON-SSITEHSANITARY ;�7r[1[e SEWER LOCATION r .L_____________..... GOUECf Ct` 'Fly, b VARIANCES. REQUEST VARIANCE FOR SOUTHWEST BUS/PARXING DRIVEWAY AT GRAHAM ROAD DUE TO DIFFICULTIES WITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE DRIVEWAY ORDINANCE. O O CASEMENT HOLDERS I AQUILA PIPELINE CO. 1 Ft+'F to P.O. BOX 2000 GIODING$.TEXAS 71942 14091542.5702 SOUTHWEST PIPELINE CO. 13511 F.M.2154 COLLEGE STATION. TEXAS 77B45 „ + t .14091690.0313 CITY OF BRYAN.TEXAS P.O. BOX 1000 BRYAN. TEXAS 7T605 3'€ a SZTE BENCHMARK • I TOP OF FIRE HYDRANT DO SOUTHEAST SIDE OF BE GRAHAM ROAD APPROXIMATELY 245 FEET NORTHEAST VICINITY MAP OF THE EXTENDED CENTERLINE OF SHAFFER ROAD. NO SCALE 1997 EVEVATION- 310.53 LENA LOUISE: RIVERS AND FRANCESHMAHAMG.GLNH AND CALLED 60 AC. TRACE ' rI � VOL 286, PG, I l9 ._ I ZONED A•0 NOT PLATTED OFF -SITE II i (PROPOSED SANITARY SEVEN LINE II '\. I� II 1 I I- I- AIK INlC IM cAr ` "max m :^ 'I �, ••r mu6n6i 1i9s4 In WC4LK Im LOUISE RIVERS AND tINa�. � IN MAHONEY FRANCE40 �/ CALLED AC.TRACT • • � . I VOLUME . P. 768 ' _ I. •'•� �� I I # ZONED 0 NOT PLATTED ,\' ' 1 TOIL:TOP 1•1 .. �I K N NSA I" a EI9 101 SL WI SU11L1ID Al CWI Al TIC or COLD STA"rItI OIT V tl11TQ STAID( KRl 10N NV5 I V1 '� ti Hliti .01, , (Ott. RD.R.lR( rum -smi K iI . to ¢ Om^J1im m y - I \INS AIM CVK I I :t N.. •.:,.: •, I� - I ~• ! (4 A. B. lldlrA REMAINDER OIF A IC ' APPROXIMATE ' I - CALLED 136 AC.TRACT VOLUME 3 PG. 631 I LIMITS OF IDO YEAR N ZONED A-0 ` FLOOD -PLAIN I (STUDY •UNDER IYAY) INOI IRON ROO i 11 Am.final 1. FIK FO D AR t tma AIM w I S 45.42€541 E - 5.93 TCK DEVELOPMENT, INC. -' I :D 15.1664 AC. TRACT ' ZONED A-0 NOT PLATTED---------------------- ' METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION OF A 49.0298 ACRE TRACT ROBERT STEVENSON LEAGUE. A-54 COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAID. LYING AND BEING SITUATED N THE ROSERI STEVENSON LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 54. COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID TRACT BEING THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CALLED A 49.026 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED BY A DEED FROM MILAN W. POWERS AND MARSH L. POWERS TO COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2774. PAGE 269 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. SAID TRACT BEING A PORTION OF A CALLED 346 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED BY A DEED TO GLADYS B. DOWLING AND HUSBAND. HUGH S. DOWLING. RECORDED IN VOLUME 126. PAGE 370 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AY4INCH IRON PIPE FOUND ON THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 4'RAHAM ROAD (VARIABLE R.O.W.) MARKING THE NORTH CORNER OF SAID 49.026 ACRE TRACT AND THE WEST CORNER OF A CALLED 68.442 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED BY A DEED TO ALTON GOREE NEELLEY AND WIFE. LISA M. NEELLEY, RECORDED IN VOLUME 1163. PAGE 802 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR REFERENCE AS/INCH IRON ROD FOUND MARKING AN ANGLE POINT IN THE SOUTHE 4 LINE OF GRAHAM ROAD BEARS: N 43- 02' 49" E FOR A DISTANCE OF 1.45 FEET: - THENCE:S 48' 04'39" E ALONG THE COMMON LINE OF SAND 49.026 ACRE TRACT AND SAID 68.442 ACRE TRACT FOR A DISTANCE OF 2062.17 FEET TO AytINCH IRON PIPE FOUND WITH CAP MARKING THE SOUTH CORNER OF SAID 58.442 ACRE TRACT, SAID IRON PIPE BEING ON THE NORTHWEST LINE OF A CALLED 60 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED BY A DEED TO LENA LOUISE RIVERS. FRANCES MAHANAY AND HUGH G. GLENN. RECORDED IN VOLUME 288. PAGE 119 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY,TEXAS: THENCE:S 42. 13.50" W ALONG THE SOUTHEA51 LINE OF SAID 49.026 ACRE TRACT FOR A DISTANCE OF 720.87 FEET TO A 41NCH IRON PIPE FOUND WITH CAP MARKING THE WEST CORNER OF A CALLED 40 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED BY A DEED TO LOUISE RIVERS AND FRANCES MAHONEY RECORDED IN VOLUME 335. PAGE 768 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS: THENCE: S 42- 5511611 W CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF SAID 49.026 ACRE TRACT FOR A DISTANCE OF 312.79 FEET TO A .INCH IRON PIPE FOUND MARKING THE SOUTH CORNER OF SAID 49.026 ACRE RACT„SAID IRON PIPE BEING ON THE NORTHWEST LINE OF, A CALLED REMAINDER OF A 136 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED BY A DEED TO A.B. McSWA1N RECORDED IN VOLUME 3. PAGE 361 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY. TEXAS, FOR REFERENCE A 3/6 INCH IRON ROD FOUND BEARS: S 45 42'54" E FOR A DISTANCE OF 5.93 FEET: THENCE: N 48' 04' 4' W ALONG THE COMMON LINE OF SAID 49.026 ACRE TRACT AND A CALLED 15.1864 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED BY A DEED FROM THE TEXAS VETERANS LAND BOARD TO ANGUS STEWART MCSWAIN, JR.. RECORDED IN VOLUME 356,PAGE 898 OF THE DE D RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR A DISTANCE OF 2071.3. FEET TO A .INCH IRON PIPE FOUND ON THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF GRAHAM ROAD MARKING TH WEST CORNER OF SAID 49.026 ACRE TRACT: THENCE:N 43- 14. 15" E ALONG THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF GRAHAM ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 1.63 FEET TO A5/.INCH IRON ROD FOUND MARKING AN ANGLE PONT IN SAID LINE: THENCE! N 42' 38' 49" E CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF GRAHAM ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 1032.13 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 49.0298 ACRES OF LAND. FOR MORE DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION SEE PLAT PREPARED SEPTEMBER. 1997. BEARING ORIENTATION USED HEREIN IS BASED ON GRID NORTH AS ESTABLISHED FROM CITY OF COLLEGE STATION 1994 CPS CONTROL MONUMENTS. DYNE R ENGINEER US RVEYOR COLLEGE STATION ISO CHEEATHAM t ASSOCIATES, INC. KERR SURVEYING 1612 TELSH 160, EAST LAMAR BLVD. 505 CHURCH ST. COLLEGE STATION.TEXAS 77840 SUITE 200 COLLEGE STATION.TEXAS 77841 14091694'5610 ARLINGTON. TEXAS 76011 (4091268.3195 18171548.0696 5°µEr-p PRELIMINARY PLAT p NOT FOR RECORD COLLEGE STATION I.S.D. GRAHAM ROAD SCHOOL SITE LOT 1, BLOCK I 49.0298 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS:1 ZONING DISTRICT A-0. DECEMBER 10.1997 m R O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77642 Tel: 409 764 3500 Memoranda To: Mike Manson From: David Gerling Date: December 5th, 1997 Re: Lincoln Center Checkbook As per your request, I researched this issue and found that there is no city rule/ regulation/etc. that prevents a Citizens Committee from having a check account. In' the case at Lincoln Center, the checkbook is in the committee's name "Lincoln Center Advisory Committee". The Secretary/ Treasurer keeps the book and controls that activity. The funds in that account are from fund raising events that the advisory committee does. None of the funds in this account are city funds. These are funds raised by the committee, controlled by the committee, and spent by the committee. In years past the committee has purchased equipment, a mural, provided funds for extra field trips, scholarships to activities that require an entry fee, etc. The checking account requires two signatures and the committee elects the members that will be on the signature line. The checking account is no different.than the Teen Advisory Board account, the Explorer Post account or the Teen Center account. The only exception is that in these three accounts, employees control those funds, but are used only to support that particular program.. cc: Parks Board PARR Supt. Steve Beachy Ric Ploeger Home of Texas A&M University CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT FY98 GOALS 0 Continue Park Development and Improvement 0 Continue Park Planning Projects 0 Complete Reezigineering Projects 0 Total Quality Service Improvements 0 Continue Staff Development 0 Implement City Council Strategic Issues Continue Park Development and Improvement 0 Wayne Smith Baseball Complex 0 Edelweiss Park 0 Business Center Phase II 0 Central and Bee Creek O. OTIS Building Continue Park Planning 0 Complete Lick Creek Park Conceptual Design 0 Complete Business Center Phase II Landscape Design 0 Complete Parks System Master Plan 0 WPC Master Plan Revision 0 Complete Design of Teen Center 0 Conceptual Design of Regional Athletic Park 0 Develop CIP Bond Recommendation 0 Parkland Dedication Ordinance Revision Reengineering Projects 0 Improved Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operations • Enhanced Department Marketing Efforts • Improve Aquatic Operations • Privatization of Concession Operations Total Quality Service Improvements • Participation in NRPA Economic Impact Study • Collaboration in School -age Care Survey • Participation in Jr. High Wellness Survey • City Program Participation Surveys • Begin TQM Training Continue Staff Development 0 Develop Skills -based Pay System. 0 Plan and Conduct County -wide . Emergency Management Exercise 0 Conduct Emergency Management Academy 0 50% of all Supervisors Complete City Supervisory Academy City Council Strategic Issues 0 #3 .- Total Quality Management - 0 #8 WPC Drainage 0 #11 - Youth Center Services 0 #27 - Tourism Marketing Plan PARks & RECREATION CORECiE STATION 12/8/97 9 November 28, 1997 Elizabeth Cunha., Chair College Station Parks and Recreation Board 1000 Krenek Tap Road College Station, Texas 77842 Dear Chair: On behalf of College Station Little League, we submit to the College Station Parks and Recreation Board a formal petition requesting the baseball fields being constructed at 107 Holleman in College Station, Texas be designated as the Wayne Smith Baseball Fields. Thank you for your continued assistance and supporting the youth in our community. Sincerely, 11 � Ronald G. Carter Chairman Board of Directors College Station Little League Enclosure Petition Signature Sheets (3) Petition Date: November, 1997 To: College Station City Council Re: Wayne Smith Baseball Fields Pursuant to the City of College Station's "Policy for Naming City of College Station Parks and Recreation Facilities", we, the undersigned registered voters from the City of College Station, do hereby petition the College Station City Council to name the baseball fields located at 107 Holleman in College Station, Texas, the "Wayne Smith Baseball Fields" for the following reasons: 1. Wayne Smith is commonly referred to as "the Father of College Station Little League Baseball". 2. Wayne Smith first became associated with youth baseball in Brazos County, Texas, in the 1950's. 3. At the time, College Station boys who wanted to play baseball had to play in Bryan, Texas, because there was no organized Little League in College Station. 4. In the 1960's, Wayne Smith was instrumental in the organization and creation of the Little League Baseball in College Station, Texas. 5. He was President of the College Station Little League for many years and stayed actively involved in College Station Little League baseball until his death in the early 1970's. 6. During his tenure, a Little League baseball field was built at Wayne Smith Park, 401 Luther and was used continuously until the Southwood Valley Athletic Complex began operations in 1984. 7. I understand that the reconstructed baseball fields located at 107 Holleman are already called the "Wayne Smith Baseball Fields" on various City of College Station plans, maps, and documents. 8. I would ask the College Station City Council to designate officially these baseball fields the "Wayne Smith Baseball Fields". Printed Name K&PJ 4WI Signat e M MO�ffl OMI College Station Address WO EL)'L-�LIJMID �ftp- 7 o -1 S Mem) troc)( YkZ\jc-y 319Q) 6, no - A 7 0-7o I "J IE08 *2 /v 1213 Merry 0,4ks Printed Name jolqv A- LC- IrJen i E i� Y K -L Hiiv twoJ J) J, ell., Icke—J VIA 10 ,�- tj_,, ; , j .-,, . If, , /./ ignature G eo_��41 W,�� La.. A& Af -f) I Xx I, AY, C rie, College Station Address (2.,5 -7 ,, 7OD4_TOj)/4/j -, � 5 -7 7?9- 7 6111 Tower --; ?Sq5 A 17-o7.hkx,4 Tie.- .77F41S 4qzI 'Au(z Ce)icr)f-r 161-40 3o 7 (/, . -pc)rKlh;i �%2 -7 41,03 . (- _-,. / 7 7 L?yLr VO 3 6 79 cx� JA-)� , ?,,L RK ?(Gt�p C. S 130d le4rfeas -/— Printed Name Zr" W12a-PL - J- Ca k''Ie vl Signature Ap College Station Address got k4, 0 L. ct . c-s- I , DO 3oll gec&te s'r-, eie A) r /a 12/09/97 11:15 V409 845 0028 ACCOUNTING DEPT. [a001 To: Lick Creek Park ConuWssion RE: Leash Laws for Lick Creek Park Past-ie Fax Note 7671 IT-?C"(IcS C.OMM.SSI'rti ICoMept.C? r � ^� MPhone n D Fax 0 oeTe , ai01 j;pages® From Co. Phone U 3Coti (D 4 c- Fax r We arc writing in order to express our opinion about the upcoming decision concerning leash laws for dogs in the Lick Creek Park_ We take our dogs to the park twice every week. It is the only place we know where we can let the dogs off of their leashes and enjoy some freedom. We get most of our exercise by running with our dogs, and it is the best past of our week. We have met many others over the past few years who follow the same routine as us. In fact, it appears the most of the users of the park are dog owners or cyclists. It would be a true shame to take away this last refuge for dog owners. Sincerely, Jake and Anna Rose 3008 First Street Bryan, TX 77801 409-361-0014 Bogumila and Adam Styblinskl 2012 Langford College Station, TX 77840 Tomasz Stybiinski 2012 Langford College Station, TX 77840 Cay Garcia 3008 S. FM Rd 2818 College Station, TX Svetla Velev 2912 Adrienne College Station, TX 77845 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION ZARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT DECEMBER, 1997 1. WAYNE SMITH BASEBALL COMPLEX Project Number: PK9505 Budget: $1,230,000 - 1995 Bond Contract Amount., Design $87,990 Prcject Manager. Eric Ploeger Project Design: HSI Consulting Architects Comments/Status: After review of 16 proposals by Architectural firms, the staff recommended HSI Architects of Bryan to the City Council. The City Council approved this selection. The contract was signed in early February 1996 and the initial meeting with staff took place on February 27. Designs- were completed and have been b,id, twice with the last being July 24, 1997. On both occasions bids have come in higherthan the budgeted amount. Staff, the architect, and the low -bid contractor have worked to bring the project within budget. Changes in the parking lot -paving, concession/rest. room building specifications; and the parking lot area lighting have resulted - in sufficient reductions to allow the project to be within budget. The item was approved by Council on August 28,1997. Much of the underground utility installation is complete.. The slabs for the two structures on the property have been completed. Task: Project Design: November 1996 -July 1997 Advertisement & Award: July - August 1997 Complete: June 1998 2. EDELWEISS PARK Project Number. PK9707 Budget. $25,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager. Eric Ploeger Project Design: Parks Planning Comments/Status: Funding was received through a development agreement with the develop for landscaping. A tree planting plan is being prepared that will include a drip irrigation system. The Forestry Division will install 86 trees this December. The irrigation system was installed in August. Tree planting was begun in December 1997. Task. Project Design: June 1997 Advertisement & Award. June 1997 Complete: August 1997 (irrigation) December 1997 (Trees) Page 1 of 3 3. CENTRAL PARK LIGHT REPLACEMENT Project Number: PK9714 Budget. $60,000 ContractAmount. N/A Project Manager. Curtis Bingham Project Design: Comments/Status: Replacement of light fixtures and ballasts. ordered. Installation was completed in December 1997. Task: Project Design: Advertisement & Award. November 1997 Complete: January 1998 The materials have been 4.. BEE CREEK / CENTRAL PARK SOFTBALL FIELD UPGRADES Project Number: PK9801 Budget: $ 200,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager. Peter Vanecek Project Design: ComMents/SWbs: ' Bee Creek improvements to ind' ' alI new fencing 'for the softball fields, new irrigation system, additions( bleachers with covers. Central improvements include new taller backstops, bleacher covers; drainage improvements, a small shelter and dirt bins. 'Many of these improvements will be bid,as separate items with fencing . improvements first: The fencing, backstops, and Bee Creek dugout roofs will be installed Dec. '97 - Jan.,'98 Fencing will be, installed by Marek Brothers of College Station. Task: Project Design: October 1907 - JUly 1998 Advertisement & Award: Complete September 1998 C CIP Report 12/9/97 Page 2 of 3 I A OR& I iulwussw� 1. COLLEGE STATION LIBRARY LANDSCAPEAND IRRIGATION DESIGN Budget: $40,000 Comments/Status: Parks Planning is providing the design for the exterior landscaping and irrigation design. Construction on this project began in March, 1997. Also providing specifications and bid documents. Landscaping to be installed in January/February 1998. 2. COLLEGE STATION BUSINESS CENTER ($1,500,000) PHASE /I LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT Budget $300,000-400,000 Comments/Status: Preliminary energy/drainage studies are being performed at the present time. After the engineer completes his plans, then the landscape design will begin in. anuary or February. 3. UTILITY CUSTOM SERVICE BUILDING LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN Budget: $30,000 Comments/Status: Landscape and irrigation design plans and specifications will begin in August, and should be completed by November 1997. Installation will be bid out as part of a general contract for this project. -1')/0/07 Page 3 of 3 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT DECEMBER, 1997 1. WAYNE SMITH BASEBALL COMPLEX Project Number: PK9505 Budget. $1,230,000 - 1995 Bond Contract Amount., Design $87,990 Project Manager. Eric Ploeger Project Design: HSI Consulting Architects CommentslStatus: After review of 16 proposals by Architectural firms, the staff recommended HSI Architects of Bryan to the City Council. The City Council -approved this selection. The contract was signed in early February 1996 and the initial meeting with staff took place on February 27. Designs were completed and have been bid twice with the last being July 24, 1997. On both occasions bids have come in higher than the budgeted amount. Staff, the architect, and the low -bid contractor have worked to bring the project within budget. Changes in the parking lot paving, concession/rest room building specifications, and the parking lot, area lighting have I resulted . in n sufficient reductions to allow'the project to be within budget. The item was appro'ved by Council on August 28, 1997. Much of the underground utility installation is complete. The slabs for the two structures on the property have been completed. Task: Pr6ject Design: November 1996 -'July 1997 Advertisement &Award. July -August 1997 Complete: June 1998 2. EDELWEISS PARK Project Number. PK9707 . Budget.. $25,000 ContractAmount. N/A Project Manager. Eric Ploeger Project Design: Parks Planning Comm en tslSta tus: Funding was received through a development agreement with the develop for landscaping. A tree planting plan is being prepared that will include a drip irrigation system. The Forestry Division will install 86 trees this December. The irrigation system was installed in August. Tree planting was begun in December 1997. Task. Project Design: Advertisement & Award. Complete: June 1997 June 1997 August 1997 (Irrigation) December 1997 (Trees) CIP Report 12/9/97 Page 1 of 3 3. CENTRAL PARK LIGHT REPLACEMENT Project Number: PK9714 Budget.• $60,000 Contract Amount.• N/A Project Manager. Curtis Bingham Project Design: Comments/Status: Replacement of light fixtures and ballasts. ordered. Installation was completed in December 1997. Task: Project Design: Advertisement & Award. November 1997 Complete: January 1998 The materials have been 4. BEE CREEK-/ CENTRAL PARK SOFTBALL FIELD UPGRADES Project Number: PK9801 Budget. $ 200,000 Contract Amount., N/A Project Manager. Peter Vanecek Project Design: Comments/Status: Bee Creek improvements to include all new fencing for the softball fields, new irrigation system, additional bleachers with covers. Central improvements include 'new taller backstops, bleacher covers, drainage improvements, a small shelter and dirt bins. Many of these improvements will be bid as separate items with fencing improvements first. The fencing, backstops; and Bee Creek dugout roofs will be installed Dec. '97 - Jan. '98. Fencing will be installed by Marek Brothers of College;Station. Task. Project Design: October 1997 - July 1998 Advertisement & Award: Complete: September 1998 D-7of2 PARKS PLANNING CIP SUPPORT PROJECTS 1. COLLEGE STATION LIBRARY LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN Budget: $40,000 Comments/Status: Parks Planning is providing the design for the exterior landscaping and irrigation design. Construction on this project began in March, 1997. Also providing specifications and bid documents. Landscaping to be installed in January/February 1998. 2. COLLEGE STATION BUSINESS CENTER ($1f500,000) PHASE It LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT Budget: $300,0100-400,000 Comments/Status: Preliminary energy/drainage studies are being performed at the present time. After the engineer completes his plans, then the landscape design will begin in, anuary or February. 3. UTILITY CUSTOM SERVICE BUILDING LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN Budget.- $30,000 Comments/Status: Landscape and irrigation design plans and specifications will begin in August, and should be completed by November 1997. Installation will be bid out as part of a general contract for this project. 1110197 Page 3 of 3 " amount the cost of facilities exceeds the cost o � co t11, r ny . , the over d facilities and shall charge the developer this sum. ce No. 1816 of July 27, 1989) 9-G t Liahts The �d�eve r shall pay the entire cost of the subd.ivisio reet light installation, including the cst of se ' e lines to supply electricity to the str lights, and all engineering design costs. Once satin orily installed, approved, and epted, the maintenance of the street lights and the furnis of electric energy to street lights shall be provided by the City.' (Ordinance No. 1988 of November 12, 1992) 9=H Street Simap The City will install street ns at no cost to the s " er. 9-1 Pi�F�;The 9-I.1 will make no charge for engineering inspection as considered neces- uring construction and for final inspection; however, it is understood the City will do no layout work or daily inspection. 9- The City may require compaction tests on embankments and flexible base , d depth tests on flexible bases and pavements, and pressure tests on piping systen-15, before final inspection and approval. ca�No 181.8r+ SECTION 10: REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION 10 A PVmose 10 Al This section is adopted to provide recreational areas in the form of neighborhood parks as a function of subdivision development in the City of College Station. This section is enacted in accordance with the home rule powers of the City of College Station, granted under the Texas Constitution, and the statutes of the State of Texas, including, but not by way of limitation, Articles 974a and 1175. It is hereby declared. by . the City Council that recreational areas in the form of neighborhood parks are necessary and in the public welfare, and that the only adequate proce- dure o provide for same is by integrating such a requirement into the procedure for planning and developing property or subdivisions in the city, whether such devel- opment consists of new construction on vacant land or rebuilding and remodeling of structures on existing residential property. 10-A2 Neighborhood parks are those parks providing for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and within convenient distances from a majority of the residences to be served thereby. The park zones established by the Parks and Recreation Department and shown on the 'official Parks and Recreation map for the City of College Station shall be prima facie proof that any park located therein is within such a convenient distance from any residence located therein. The primary cost of neighborhood parks should be borne by the ultimate residential property owners who, by reason of the proximity of their property to such parks, shall be the primary beneficiaries of such facilities. Therefore, the following requirements are adopted to effect the purposes stated: 9-30 Rev. 1 /93 10-B General Reuuirement. R-1, R-IA, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6 Land, to be Used for Single -Family. Duni@.)t: and/or Anartment Residential Puruoses 10-B.1 Whenever a final plat is filed of record with the County Clerk of Brazos County for l development of a residential area in accordance with the planning and zoning reg- ulations of the City, such plat shall contain a clear fee simple dedication of an area of land to the City for park purposes, which area shall equal to one (1) acre for each one hundred thirty-three (133) proposed dwelling units. Any proposed plat submitted to the City for approval shall show the area proposed to be, dedicated under this section. The required dedication of this subsection may be met by a payment of money in lieu of land when permitted or required by the other provi- sions of this section. l0 B:2. The City Council declares that development of,an area smaller than one (1);. acre for public parks purposes is impractical Therefore, rf f Wdr -than one hundred tlnrty-three (133) units are proposed. by a plat :filed for approval, the developer shall rather than to dedicate any land.'"area: No plat showing a dedication of less than one (1) acre shall be approved. 10-B.3 In instances 'where. an area of less .than five (5) acres is required to be. ;dedicated; the ,City shall have ahe right to accept: the .dedication <for rapproval' on 'the final plat,; cash 'in lieu of land in the amount . prwided by 10 D, 3 , � if the City determines .that . sufficient park area is already in the public domain in the area of the proposed development, or if the recreation potential for that zone would be better served by, expanding or improving existing parks. 10-BA The dedication required by this section shall be made by filing of the final plat or contemporaneously by separate instrument unless additional dedication is required subsequent to the filing of the final plat. . If the actual number of completed dwelling units exceeds the figure upon which the original dedication was based, such additional dedication shall be required, and shall be made by payment of the cash in lieu of land amount provided by 10-D.3., or by the conveyance of an entire numbered lot to the City. 10-C Prior Dedication: Absence of Prior Dedication 10-C.1 Credit shall be given for land and/or money dedicated pursuant to Ordinance 690 or 983: 10-C.2 If a dedication requirement arose prior to passage of this section, that dedication requirement shall be controlled by the, ordinance in effect at the time such obl ga= tion arose, except that additional dedication shall be required if the actual density of structures constructed upon property is greater than the former assumed density. Additional dedication shall be required only for the increase in density and shall be based upon the ratio set forth in 10=B. of this section. 10-C.3 At the discretion: of the City, any former gift of land to. the City may be credited on a per. acre basis toward eventual land dedication requirements imposed on the donor of such lands. The City Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks: and, Recreation Board. in exercising its discretion under this subsection. 10-D Monev in Lieu of Land 10-D.1 Subject to veto of the City Council, a land owner responsible for dedication under this section may elect to meet the requirements of 10-B. in whole or in part by a cash payment in lieu of land, in the amount set forth in 10-D.3. Such payment in.. lieu of land shall be made at or prior to the time of final plat approval. Rev. 1 /93 9-31 10-D.2 The City may from time to time decide to purchase land for parks in or near the area of actual or potential development. If the City does purchase park land in a park zone, subsequent park land dedications for that zone shall be in cash only, \\\ and calculated to reimburse the City's actual cost' of acquisition and development of such land for parks. The cash amount shall be equal to the sum of the average price per acre of such land, and the actual cost of adjacent streets and on -site utili- ties, or an estimate of such actual cost provided by the City Engineer. Once the City has been reimbursed entirely for all such park land within a park zone, this subsection shall cease to apply, and the other subsections of this section shall again be applicable. 10-D.3 To the extent that 10-D.2. is not applicable, the dedication requirement shall be met by a payment in lieu of land at a per -acre price set from time to time by resolution by the. City Council, sufficient to acquire land and provide for adjacent streets and utilities for a neighborhood park to serve the park zone in which such development is located. Unless changed by the City Council, such per -acre price shall be com- puted on the basis of Two Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($225.00) per dwelling unit. Cash payments may be used only for acquisition or improvement of a neighborhood park located within the same zone as the development. i 0-E Comorehex}ssive Plan Considerations Land shown on' a comprehensive plan as being suitable for development of the City for a major recreational center, school site, park, ° or other public use, shall be reserved for a period of one (1) year after the preliminary plat is approved by the City if within two (2) months after such approval the City Council advises the subdivider of its desire to acquire the land or of the interest of another government unit to acquire the land, for purchase by the interested governmental authority at land appraisal value at the time of purchase. A failure by the City Council to so notify the subdivider shall constitute a waiver of the right to reserve the land. Any waiver of the right to reserve the land shall no longer be effective if the preliminary plat shall expire without adoption of a final plat. 10-F Spqpial Fund: Riaht to Refund 10-F.1 There is hereby established a special fund for the deposit of all sums paid in lieu of land dedication under this section or any preceding ordinance, which fund shall be known as the park land dedication fund. IO-F.2 The City shall account for all sums paid in lieu of land dedication under this section with reference to the individual plats involved. Any funds paid for such purposes must be expended by the City within two (2) years from the date received by the City for acquisition of development of a neighborhood park as defined herein. Such funds shall be considered to be spent on a first in, first out basis. If not so expended, the owners of the property on the last day of such period shall be enti- tled to a prorata refund of such sum, computed on a square footage of area basis. The owners of such property must request such refund within one (1) year of enti- tlement, in writing, or such right shall be barred. 10-G Additional Requirements: Definitions IO-G.1 Any land dedicated to the city under this section must be suitable for park and recreation uses. The following characteristics of a proposed area are generally unsuitable: (a) Any area primarily located in the 100-year flood plain. (b) Any areas of unusual topography or slope which renders same unusable for organizedrecreational activities. 9-32 Rev. t /93 The above characteristics of a Park land dedication area may be grounds for refusal of any preffininary plat. 16�0.2- Draininagq, areas may, be . accepted as part of d I' k, if 'thd channel is constructed in standards, 'and `if no significant'aired of the. park c ancw Wit City ngmeenng ac - cess"IJVsuchcharthi-, is c, ui �Off froni 10-�G.3 Eachpark"InustihaVb ready access to public streets. 1 OwGA Unless provided otherwise herein, an action by the City shall be by the City Coun- cil, after consideration of the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Com- mission and the Parks and Recreation Board. Any proposal considered by the. Planning and Zoning Cora miissiion under this section shall have been reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Board and its recommendation given to the Commission. The Commission may make a decision contrary to such recommendations ommendations only by a concur , ring vote- of at least five (5) members. Should the Conmission be unable to get this vote, the matter shall then be referred to the City Council for its decision. (Ordinance No. 1288 of janmy 22,1981) 9-33 A Master Plan for Lick Creek Park Developed by Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at TAMU with the Lick Creek Advisory Committee D A Master Plan for Lick Creek Park Developed by Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at TAMU with the Lick Creek Advisory Committee 2 Cl Background of Lick Creek Park • Lick Creek has been part of the College Station Park System since 1987. • Lick Creek is 515 acres in size, representing over half the acreage in the park system. • Lick Creek Park has been viewed as a "wilderness" park from its inception. 3 0 Established Values of Lick Creek Park • Cultural: Human habitation over thousands of years. • Biophysical: Flora, fauna and landform representative of the lower Brazos Valley. • Educational: Unique area for learning. • Recreational: Nature based recreation not found in other parks. 4 D Cultural Values l • Evidence of Native American habitation through remnants of living areas and tools. • Evidence of European settlement in Brazos County through old homestead sites, roads and bridges. 5 D Biophysical Values • Habitat area for endangered plants. Example - Navasota Ladies' Tress, Spiranthis par•ksii • Park landscape is an excellent example of our region's floodplains and the biodiversity they support. 6 CD Educational Values • Unique cultural and physical resources provide excellent examples for: - Teaching kindergarten - university - Interpretation on -site for local residents and outside visitors. 7 D Recreational Values • Only local park for nature based recreation including: - Non -motorized trail use - Wildlife viewing - Nature study - Nature Photography 8 0 Need for a Master Plan • Values of the park are threatened Uncontrolled use can harm resource and user experiences (mt. biking, paintball, adjacent archery range). • Values of the park should be promoted Increase the opportunity for residents to learn from this valuable resource (school trips, on -site interpretation). 9 M Goal and Objectives for Park Values 1. Protect the unique values of the park. a. Develop a better understanding of the park's physical and cultural resources. b. Develop management and design recommendations that help protect the resource while promoting desirable educational and recreational use. 10 Q Goal and Objectives for Education 2. Establish Lick Creek Park as a regional resource for environmental education. a. Establishidevelop a visitor center area within the park. b. Establish an interpretive program to include trails and markers which relate to significant cultural and natural sites. 11 0 Goal and Objectives for Recreation 3. Provide opportunities for low impact, nature based recreation. a. Place recreational facilities in the park to reflect sensitivity in natural and cultural resources. b. Develop recreational facilities which make the park easier to use and minimize conflict among users. N' �2 CDManagement of Lick Creek Park 13 D Establish a Management Plan 1. Designate three management zones to dictate appropriate use based on resource sensitivity and educational or recreational opportunity. 2. Address specific management issues to establish and maintain a desirable park environment. 14 0 Three management zones 1. Habitat Conservation Zone Contains habitat conditions important to Spiranthis parksii. Access should be limited to education/ research and to pedestrians only. Remove all existing trails. 15 0 2. Multiple Use Zone � � �, C��9_6� U� C611- k -�% GX- Area is least sensitive to development.�;� 1,0`' V(` UVA �V Designated as area appropriate for access by car and for visitor orientation once on site. Includes a multiple use (non -motorized) trail. 16 O 3. Educational Conservation Zone Over 50% of park area, largely floodplain, development sensitive. Designated to protect a variety of natural and cultural features. Pedestrian access only. 17 D Management Issues 1. Manage for desired conditions in the park. 2. Educate and inform the community. 3. Manage Lick Creek's unique values in the context of bigger natural and social systems. 18 0 1. Manage for desired conditions TAMU specialists help develop policy to: a. Control feral animals; Uv�U b. Maintain "old fields" through controlled burning or other methods of clearing; c. Document cultural and physical features and establish a repository for data; d. Require environmental consultation on siting of any facility. 19 0 2. Education and Information a. Local school teachers consulted on development of educational materials. _ b. Information about new park policies wide spread to reorient current users. a Signage needed to direct residents to park and within the park.-OVVO,0f.®U1k le w4CA 20 Q 3. Manage for the bigger system A Natural Resources Advisory Board for the City of College Station established to advise on future development and its impact on aesthetic, biophysical and cultural values of Lick Creek and other park and open space areas. *21 C7 Design Concept for (u-GAS � 660A, Lick Creek Park 1 22 Q Design Concept for Visitor Access Area 1. Placement of entrance road and visitor pavilion. a. Nice entrance to park. b. Placed on area of low sensitivity. c. Staging for other park areas/facilities. * interpretive loop * multiple use trail * picnic facilities * restroom facilities 23 CD Design Concept for Trails 1. Use existing trails; design for specific uses. / s a. Interpretive loop: concrete surface for_ 1"of intense use, short length. b. Multiple use trail: crushed stone, uses existing easement, connection to community, �/l CW1( Ct tCe5-5 t )1,?-, c. Iron Bridge Trail: natural surface, new boardwalk connection through sedge.��d � d. Seep Circle Trail: natural surface, access lower park; some new trail cut. 1 24 Q Design Concept for Trails 2. Avoid sensitive areas. a. Remove trails in the Habitat Conservation Zone. b. Remove lower portion of Deer Run Trail. �1 c. Do not develop trails near "East Prairie" 25 O homestead and sewage treatment plant. Cost Estimates for Design Concept — C&( Cow Nm \" 26 Q Cost Estimates for Trail Facilities • Trails: type surface width length — cost multiple use gran, stone IOft. 1.5 mile $ 95,000 interp. loop concrete 6ft. .5 mile 100,000 boardwalk wood 6ft. .2 mile 250,000 $ 445,000 • Bridges: prefab. multiuse, installed 12ft. 50ft $ 55,000 refurbished bridges x 2 20,000 other bridges x 3 I OL000 $ 85,000 27 fQ Cost Estimates for Other Use Facilities • Visitor Orientation Area — cost Pavilion staging area, 900 sq. ft, open air $ 30,000 1 u Restroom, free standing dry composting 40,000 Entrance road, asphalt, curb and gutter 18,000� Parking lot, asphalt, curb and gutter 33,000 — U CAA5, (} "V� Picnic area, tables x 5 2,000 Signage, basic interp. and map board 2,000 . Other Interpretive Materials 5,000 . $130,000✓� + • Estimated total cost $660,000 28 CD Summary:Attempting to Meet Goals and Objectives e A management zoning framework is recommended to help protect the resource while promoting desirable education and recreation opportunities. • A design concept has been developed which attempts to minimize impact while providing appropriate access for education and recreation at a reasonable cost.