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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/1998 - Regular Agenda - Parks BoardCITY OF COLLEGE STATIOIA PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1998 -- 700 P.M. CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM 1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD F.11�1 W 1. Approval of Minutes - September 8 and 21, and October 29, 1998 2. Hear Visitors 3. Appointment of Alternate to the Conference Center Advisory Committee 4. Appointment of Alternate to Wolf Pen Creek Advisory Committee 5. Discussion and Approval of Revised Parkland Dedication Ordinance Recommendations 6. Master Plan Discussion and Appointment of Subcommittee 7. Discussion of '98 Bond Election and Priority of Projects 8. Consent Agenda 9 Discussion of Board Goals • Capital Improvement Program Report • Committee Reports 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) 1-800L735-2989. CITY OF •° .STATION REGULARPARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE• • 1000 ROOM Members Present: Chris Barzilla, Chair; George Dresser, Vice Chair; John Crompton; John Nichols, Dr. Sarah Birkhold, and Glen Davis. Members Absent: Susan Allen Visitors: None Staff: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Asst. Director; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent; and Bridgette George, Board Secretary The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes — September 8 and 21, and October 29, 1998: Minutes were approved as submitted. 2. Hear Visitors: None 3. Appointment of Alternate to the Conference Center Advisory Committee: The Board tabled this item until the committee changes the by-laws to reference alternates and their duties and responsibilities. Bridgette George will notify the liaison and request an amendment to the by-laws. 4. Appointment of Alternate to Wolf Pen Creels (WPC) Advisory Committee: Steve Beachy informed the Board that the WPC Advisory Committee currently consists of five people. He stated that the Committee needs one alternate from each entity to act in the absence of the committee member. Steve said that the majority of the meetings will be at noon, so the alternate needs to be able to meet at that time. George Dresser was appointed as the alternate. 5. Discussion and Approval of Revised Parkland Dedication Ordinance recommendations: Steve Beachy stated that the wording has been changed on the ordinance and now reads "50% of frontage as desirable, instead of required." John Crompton motioned for approval. Glen Davis seconded, and the motion passed. 6. Master Plan Discussion and Appointment of Subcommittee: Steve Beachy briefly reviewed the action taken thus far with the master plan. John Crompton suggested sending the master plan to the neighborhood groups for review and input. John Crompton, John Nichols, and Glen Davis were appointed to the subcommittee. 7. Discussion of `98 Bond Election and Priority of Projects: Eric Ploeger handed out a preliminary project schedule that listed the projects and proposed dates for development and completion. He stated that the department is required to submit a list to the budget office for further consideration and distribution. After some discussion, the Board voiced their desire to move the regional athletic park up to 1999. 8. Consent Agenda: Discussion of Board Goals: The Board decided to develop new board goals at a future meeting. The meeting was set for Wednesday, December 2, at 5:30 p.m. 9. Board Concerns/Other Business: John Crompton motioned to appoint Glen Davis to replace Bob DeOtte as chair for the Recreation Sports Association. The motion was seconded by Sarah Birkhold and passed. Chris Barzilla suggested looking into having commercial development give funds to help purchase community parks. He stated that their businesses reap the benefits of those parks when tournaments are brought into the community. 10. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. APPENDIX PARK LAND DEDICATION FEE METHODOLOGY I. Current Level of Service 7 Acres Neighborhood & Community Park Land per 11,000 Population 3.5 Acres per 1,000 (Neighborhood Parks) 3.5 Acres per 1,000 (Community Parks) II. Land Requirements Neighborhood Parks 3.5 Acres/1,000 1 Acre per 285 people 2.81 Persons per Household (PPH) for Single Family and 2.13 Persons per Household for Multi -Family based on census information for owner and renter occupied units. The overall average from the Census is 2.31 persons per household (dwelling unit). SINGLE FAMILY 285 people / 2.81 PPH = 101 DUs Em 1 Acre per 101 DUs MULTI -FAMILY 285 people / 2.13 PPH= 134 I Acre per 134 Dus Neighborhood Park Acquisition Costs (Determines Fee in Lieu of Land) (Assumption) 1 acre costs $15,000 to purchase SINGLE FAMILY $15,000 / 101 DUs = $148 per DU m MULTI -FAMILY $15,000 / 134 Dus = $112 per IV. Neighborhood Park Development Costs (Determines Fee for Development) Average Neighborhood Park in College Station — 8 Acres Development Cost for Neighborhood Park — $250,000 Cost Per Acre for Development —$31,250 SINGLE FAMILY $31,250 / 101 DUs = $309 per DU V. Total Dedication Fee SINGLE FAMILY $148 + $309 = $457 MULTI -FAMILY $31,250 / 134 DUs = $233 per DU MULTI -FAMILY $112 + $233 = $345 HIGHLIGHTS OF PARK LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE CHANGES 1. Section 10-A: Did not change 2. Section 10-B.: Updated dedication fee to cover cost of land and development costs for neighborhood parks for all residential development whether platting is required or not. 3. Section 10-B.1: Changes required land from one (1) acre per 133 dwelling units, to one (1) acre per 101 dwelling units for single family and one (1) acre per 134 dwelling units for duplex and multi -family, to keep our current level of service at three and one-half (3.5) acres per 1,000 population. (Neighborhood Parks). 4. Section 10-B.2 and 10-B.3: Calls for two fees; a fee in lieu of land and a park development fee. Increases overall fee from $225.00 per dwelling unit (DU) to $457.00 per DU for single family and to $345.00 per DU for duplex and multi -family. Fee per dwelling unit in lieu of land for single family and multi -family respectively is $148.00 and $112.00 and fee per dwelling unit in lieu of development for single family and multi -family respectively is $309.00 and $233.00. SINGLE FAMILY MULTI -FAMILY Land $148 / DU $112 / DR Development $309 / DU $233 / DU Total Fee $457 /DU $345 / DU 5. Section 10-B.4: Allows developer to develop the neighborhood park in accordance with design standards approved by the City instead of paying the park development fee. 6. Section 10-B.S: Deleted the reference to parks of less than one acre. 7. Section 10-C: Did not change. 8. Section 10-D: Increases amount of time City has to escrow funds before developer is entitled to request a refund from two years to five years. 9. Section 10-E.1 and 10-E.2: Add reference to Park and Open Space Plan, and the City's Comprehensive Plan. 10. Section 10-F: Includes specific characteristics and guidelines from the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan. This deals with park locations and surrounding development. 11. Section 10-F.2(t): States it is desirable to have 50% of park perimeter abutting a public street. City can require collector -width streets rather than residential width, where streets abut a park. City participation in the street construction may be requested if the upgrade to a larger street is required. 12. Section 10-G: Did not change. 13. Section 10-H: Call for review of fees based on method of calculation every three years. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPLACING "CHAPTER 9 SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 10, REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, WITH THAT SET OUT BELOW IN EXHIBIT "A"; 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 9 Subdivisions, Section 10, Requirements for Park Land Dedication", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be replaced with that 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 Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). 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 day of 1998. ATTEST: APPROVED: CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary LYNN McILHANEY, Mayor That "Chapter 9, Subdivisions, Section 10, Requirements for Park Land Dedication" is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: SECTION 10: REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION 10-A. Purpose 10-A.1 This section is adopted to provide recreational areas in the form of neighborhood parks as a function of subdivision and site 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, (LOCAL GOV'T CODE REF.). 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 procedure to provide for same is by integrating such a requirement into the procedure for planning and developing property or subdivisions in the city, whether such development consists of new construction on vacant land or rebuilding and remodeling of structures on existing residential property. 10-A.2 Neighborhood parks are those parks providing for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and located 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 above and shall apply to any land to be used for residential purposes: 10-13 General Requirement Dedications shall cover both land and development costs for neighborhood parkland for all types of residential development. 10-B-1 Land Dedication Whenever a final plat is filed of record with the County Clerk of Brazos County for development of a residential area in accordance with the planning and zoning regulations of the City, such plat shall contain a clear fee simple dedication of an area of land to the City for park purposes. For single family developments this area shall be equal to one -(1) acre for each one hundred and one (101) proposed dwelling units. For duplex and other multi -family development this area shall be equal to one (1) acre for each one hundred and thirty-four (134) proposed dwelling units. Refer to Appendix. Any proposed plat submitted to the City for approval shall show the area proposed to be dedicated under this section. The required land dedication of this subsection may be met by a payment of money in lieu of land when permitted or required by the other provisions of this section. In the event a plat is not required this dedication shall be met prior to the issuance of a building permit. 10-13.2 Fee in Lieu of Land 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.1. in whole or in part by a cash payment in li ment in lieu of land shall be record at the Courthouse o plat is not required. w of land, in the amount set forth below. Such pay - made at or prior to the time of filing the final plat for prior to the issuance of a building permit where a The fee in lieu of land dedication requirement shall be met by a payment of a fee set from time to time by resolution by the City Council, sufficient to acquire neighborhood parkland. Unless changed by the City Council, such per -acre price shall be computed on the basis of one hundred and forty-eight dollars ($148.00) per dwelling unit for single family development and one hundred and twelve dollars ($112.00) per dwelling unit for duplex and multi -family development. Refer to Appendix. Cash payments may be used only for acquisition or development of a neighborhood park located within the same zone as the development. 10-13.3 Park Development Fee In addition to the land dedication, there shall also be a fee set from time to time by resolution of the City Council sufficient to provide for development of the land to meet the standards for a neighborhood park to serve the zone in which such development is located. Unless changed by City Council this per -acre fee shall be computed on the basis of three hundred and nine dollars ($339.00) per dwelling unit for single family developments and two hundred and thirty-three dollars ($233) for duplex and multi -family developments. Refer to Appendix 10-B.4 Park Development in Lieu of Fee A developer has the option to construct the neighborhood park improvements in lieu of the park development fee. Development plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Parks Board. All improvements shall either be financially guaranteed or accepted by the City prior to the filing of a plat in the case of platted developments or prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy in the event that platting is not required. The process of financial guarantee shall be the same as that found in section 7 of the Subdivision Regulations and shall be used whether a plat is required or not. Once improvements are accepted by the City the developer shall deed the property and improvements to the City. 10-B.5 In instances where an area of less than five (5) acres is required to be dedicated, the City shall have the right to accept the dedication for approval on the final plat, or to refuse same, after consideration of the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board. The City shall have the right to require payment of cash in lieu of land in the amount provided above, if it 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-B.6 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 above, or by the conveyance of an entire numbered lot to the City. 10-B.7 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, the City shall have the right to require subsequent park land dedications for that zone to be in cash only. This will be to reimburse the City its purchase cost. 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-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 obligation 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 Special Fund: Right to Refund 10-D.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. 10-D.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 five (5) years from the date received by the City for acquisition and/or 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 entitled 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 entitlement, in writing, or such right shall be barred. 10-E Comprehensive Plan Considerations 10-E.1 The Park and Open Space Plan is intended to provide the College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a guide upon which' to base future decisions. Because of the need to consider specific characteristics in the site selection process, the park locations indicated on the Plan are general. The actual locations, sizes, and number of parks will be determined when development occurs. The Plan will also be used to locate desirable park sites before development occurs, and those sites may be purchased by the City or received as donations. 10-E.2 Park Zones are established by the City's Comprehensive Plan and are configured to indicate service areas for neighborhood parks. Zone boundaries are established that follow key topographic features such as major thoroughfares, streams, and city limit lines. 10-F Additional Requirements: Definitions 10-F.1 Any land dedicated to the city under this section must be suitable for park and recreation uses. Some combination of the following characteristics of a proposed area is likely to indicate it is suitable. (a) Sites should be located substantially outside of the floodplain. (b) Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that serves the greatest number of users. (c) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial roadways to access them. (d) Sites should not be severely sloping or have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for organized recreational activities. (e) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements. 10-17.2 Parks should be easy to access and open to public view so as to benefit area development, enhance the visual character of the city, protect public safety and minimize conflict with adjacent land uses. The following guidelines should be used in designing parks and adjacent development. (a) Where physically feasible, park sites should be located adjacent to schools in order to encourage both shared facilities and the potential co - development of new sites. (b) A proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designed to restrict reasonable access to the park from other area subdivisions. Street connections to existing or future adjoining subdivisions may be required to provide reasonable access to parks. (c) Where a non-residential use must directly abut a park, the use.must be separated by a screening wall or fence and landscaping. Access points to the park may be allowed by the Planning and Zoning Commission if public benefit is established. (d) It is desirable that a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter of a park should abut a public street. In all cases, the City shall approve the proposed street alignment fronting on city parks. (e) Streets abutting a park shall be built in accordance with the thoroughfare plan and the standards of this ordinance; however, the City may require any residential street built adjacent to a park to be constructed to collector width to ensure access and prevent traffic congestion. Developer may request oversize participation in such instance. 10-G. Consideration and Approval Unless provided otherwise herein, an action by the City shall be by the City Council, after consideration of the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board. Any proposal considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission 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 only by a concurring vote of at least five (5) members. Should the Commission be unable to get this vote, the matter shall then be referred to the City Council for its decision. 10-H. Review of Dedication Reauirements The City shall review the fees set forth in this section every three (3) years. The City shall take into account inflation as it affects land and park development costs as well as the City's targeted level of service for parkland per one thousand population. Fees shall be set by resolution of the City Council. I P. O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77642 Tel: 409 764 3500 MEMORANDUM November 5, 1998 TO: Parks & Recreation Board FROM: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Reereatio SUBJECT: Items of Interest 1. Bond election - Thanks to everyone who contributed to the successful bond election. The Board and the citizens CIP committee provided the critical leadership to make it a success. The next step is to determine the schedule for implementation over the next five years. A copy of the detailed projects list is included in your packets. Please review this list and be prepared to discuss schedules for funding over the next five years. Our recommendations will be forwarded to the city management for inclusion into the overall implementation schedule. Basically, the entire bond projects list will be divided among the five years on an equitable basis that stays within the amount that can be supported with the existing tax rates. 2. College Station Teen Advisory Board Holds Canned Food Drive — The College Station Teen Advisory Board (TAB) held a canned food drive on Saturday, October 31. The TAB members, dressed in Halloween costumes and collected donated cans while "trick -or -treating" in the Pebble Creek_ subdivision between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The TAB will present -the donated food to the Brazos Food Bank. They collected 1,500 lbs. of food for the less -fortunate in their community. Board members distributed flyers regarding the event on Thursday, October 29, to all residents of the Pebble Creek subdivision. 3. Fishing for Miracles - This event was co -sponsored with "The Children's Miracle Network", Texas Agriculture Extension Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the College Station PARD. It was held on Saturday October 31st. from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. About 60 kids participated in the event, consumed over one hundred hot-dogs, drank two canisters of soda, and caught a mess of channel catfish. The event was considered a success even with the low turn out. We are already planning next years event and are looking at ways to boost the participation figures. Halloween might not be the best date to do something like this, but all agree that a Fall event is needed in this area. 4. Lincoln Center Halloween Carnival - About 100 youth enjoyed the fun and festivities at Lincoln Center on Halloween night. Traditional games, costumes, and food were all part of the evening. Participation was down from previous years, and it is thought that the growing number of other activities throughout the community had a major impact on this program. All those involved had a great time and are looking forward to next year. 5. Lincoln Center — The College Station Independent School District, with the assistance of the College Station Parks and 'Recreation Department, has received funding for a computer lab at the Lincoln Center. The grant is through the Criminal Justice Department, and administered through the Governor's Office. An Open House celebration will be held on Home of Texas A&M University November 23, 4-6 p.m. CSISD was successful in receiving funding ($18,073) and the computer lab is ready for use by College Station citizens. The Parks Department will provide space and electricity for the computers. The lab includes six PCU's, one server, one router, two printers, chairs, desk, supplies, and some labor. The School District will provide technical expertise and maintain the system. An additional proposal, is out to a local computer company asking for additional equipment. Students are required to spend the first portion of their time at the center studying or reading before they are allowed to play. 6. The College Station Little League Association is gearing up to recruit children in "at - risk" circumstances for the 1999 spring Little League Baseball Program. CSLL has met with the C.S. Parks Board and has begun a community outreach for suggestions on insuring the participation of the Lincoln area youth. This year's registration will be held at the Lincoln Center on February 2, 1999 from 6-8 p.m. As anticipated, there will be more discussion and collaboration to accomplish the goal of positive participation at the Wayne Smith Little League Complex. Some scholarship opportunities may be available. 7. Parkland dedication ordinance - A copy of the latest revisions proposed for the ordinance are enclosed. They include some minor changes in wording related to the options for the developer to construct the park facilities. Also, we will meet with a focus group composed of builders, developers and engineers on Wednesday, November 18th to discuss this latest recommendation. The topic is on our agenda next Tuesday for discussion and consideration of this latest version. We plan to take this to the City Council for presentation and discussion on December I Oth and for their consideration in January. Copies: Skip Noe, City Manager Tom Brymer, Assistant City Manager PARD Superintendents CAPITALCITY OF COLLEGE STATIOR E PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER, 1998 1. W. A. TARROW PARK / 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 were bid twice with the last being July 24, 1997. On both occasions bids came in higher than the budgeted amount. Staff, the architect, and the low -bid contractor worked to bring the project within budget. Changes in the parking lot paving, concessionlrest room building specifications, and the parking lot area lighting resulted in sufficient reductions to allow the project to be within budget. The item was approved by Council on August 28, 1997. Progress on the project is picking up due to good weather. A change order to correct problems with the subgrade soil in the parking area was approved by council on May 14, 1998. The general contractor has been having difficulty completing the project due to difficulties with the subcontractor. Those problems have been solved and the project should be complete soon. Task: Project Design: November 1996 - July 1997 Advertisement & Award: July - August 1997 Complete: November"1998 2. TEEN CENTER Project Number. PK9807 Budget: $400,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager. Eric Ploeger Project Design: N/A Comments/Status: Qualification statements were opened February 4, 1998. A staff recommendation was sent to Council, for selection of an architect, on the February 26, 1998, Council meeting. Council accepted the recommendation of Patterson Architects of Bryan. Preliminary design was discussed at the June Parks & Recreation Board meeting. The plan was presented to Council on July 9, 1998, and staff was directed to review the plans with the Teen Advisory Board and report back to Council. The Council approved the recommendation of the Teen Advisory Board to add funding to the project during the August 27, City Council meeting. Preliminary design sets are expected for review in early November. CIP Report 5-Nov-98 Pagel of 3 2. TEEN CENTER (cont.) Task: Project Design: March - November 1998 Advertisement & Award: December 1998 Complete: August 1999 3. MADELEY PARKLAND ACQUISITION Project Number: CD 1230 Budget: $ 150,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager. Eric Ploeger Project Design: Comments/Status: An appraisal has been completed on the Jaffar property. A title report has been ordered and an offer will be made based on the appraisal. Task: Project Design: Advertisement & Award: Complete: 4. WPC LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS Project Number: PK9505 Budget: N/A Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager. Peter Vanecek Project Design: In-house Comments/Status: Improvements for the northwest corner of the Dartmouth/Holleman intersection. Development of a flowerbed, sign, and handrail improvements to compliment the existing development on the southeast corner. Task: Project Design: Advertisement & Award. Complete: Project Number. Budget: $ Contract Amount: Project Manager. Project Design: Comments/Status: A meeting with leaders of the soccer community was held in October. This was to discuss needs and ideas to begin master plan development by the planning staff. A similar meeting with experienced members of the softball community will be held in November. Concepts will be developed for public hearings and Parks and Recreation Board discussions. CIP Report 5-Nov-98 Page 2 of 3 5. ATHLETIC PARK MASTER PLAN (cont.) Task: Project Design: Advertisement & Award: Complete: 6. ADAMSON POOL RENOVATION Project Number. N/A Budget: $ 65,000 Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager. Eric Ploeger Project Design: Waterscape Consultants Comments/Status: Waterscape Consultants completed a conditions report on the condition of Adamson Pool along with recommendations for renovations in May `98. Funds for renovation design were budgeted in the FY98-99 budget. Task: Project Design: January - June 1999 Advertisement & Award. August - October 1999 Complete: May 2000 7. EDELWEISS PARK MASTER PLAN Project Number. Budget: $ 213,000 Parkland Dedication 1998 Bond Funds Contract Amount: N/A Project Manager. Peter Vanecek Project Design: In-house Comments/Status: The first public hearing in the design process was held October 19, 1998. The second will be held December 8, 1998. Task: Project Design: October - March 1999 Advertisement & Award. N/A Complete: N/A CIP Report 5-Nov-98 Page 3 of 3 1998/99 CITY OF COLLEGE• MEMBERS (Meetings are held the 1st Monday at 5:30 p.m.) Appointment expires in 1999 Appointment expires in 2000 LINDA PRESTON-SHEPARD (`97) REV. JOE DAN FRANKLIN (`98) 803 Luther West 1711 Laura Lane College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX 77840 (h) 693-3515 (w) 845-7489 (h) 696-4157 FAYE DAILY (`97) 218 B Richards Street College Station TX 77840 (h) 693-4237 (w) 845-7537 A. C. CLARK (3/98)1 910 Eleanor College Station TX 77840 (h) 693-8764 (w) 693-3568 1 Replaced James Steen CATHY WATSON (`98) 1403 Gramma College Station, TX 77845 (h) 696-1518 (w) 845-1811 BARBARA CLEMMONS (`98) 1731 Purple Martin Cove College Station, TX 77845 (h) 690-7483 (w) 845-3425 CAROLYN WILLIAMS (`98) 4614 Shoal Creek Drive College Station, TX 77845 (h) 260-9345 (w)690-7750 MERILYN RUCKER (`98) [Alt.] 410 Edward College Station, TX 77840 (h) 696-6585 (w) 779-8541 X-120 1998/99 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION CONFERENCE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS (5) (Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday, 5: 15 p.m.) Appointment expires in 1999 JENNIFER PRATT (`94) 3180 Cain Rd. #167 College Station, TX 77845 (h) 694-2380 FRANCENE LAMB (`94) P. O. Box 10063 College Station, TX 77842 (h) 764-4551 (w) 845-6774 ED HOLDRIDGE [Alt.] 1118 Ashburn College Station, Texas 77840 (H) 696-7368 Appointment expires in 2000 MOLLIE GUIN, Chairman (`90) 1605 N. Bluebonnet Circle College Station, TX 77840 (h) 693-8351 (w) 764-5574 EILEEN SATHER (`90) 1817 Laura Lane College Station, TX 77840 (h) 693-6353 JENNY HONEYCUTT (`98) 1501 Stallings #69 College Station, TX 77845 (h) 696-3441 (w) 845-7743 CRYSTAL TIDMORE (`98) [Alt.] 3925 Hawk Owl Cove College Station, TX 77845 (h) 696-6971 (w) 775-0183 10/08/98 14:05 FAX 409 696 2558 CITY OF CS ADMIN/LEGAL Im 001 10/8/1998 City of College Station Page: 1 3:04 pm Constituency Contact and Response Responsibility Assignment Form asp` Party: Parks (409) 764-3773 x Steve Beachy Parks & Recreation Director F&V 3-73 --- 7 P. O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Constituent: Carol Jacobe Address: 2500 Central Park Lane #508 College Station, TX 77842 Constituent#: 430 Home Phone: (409) 764-6842 Entered by: CELIA Work Phone: x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contact Date: 10/8/1998 Due Date: 10/18/1998 Contact #: 706 Source: phone call Contact Code; 20022 Parks Location: Comments: Ms. Jacobe contacted the City Manager's office regarding the city baseball games that have been going on until 2:00 a.m. at Central Park. She said these games are a disturbance, the intercom system is so loud that you can hear the announcer inside their apt. , lights and noise keep her young children awake. She did contact Parks and was told that there was nothing they could do about it, and that she needed to speak with the Parks Director instead of contacting the CMO. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enter Action Taken/Comments Date: Action by: -:S7C, R User ID: (Initia I As) (Entered By) 1. Close Contact ........ (YIN): Custom Final Paragraph Needed.(Y/N): 2. Reap. Re-Assignment..(Y/N): Re -Assign to Reap. Party: 3. Delayed -Review Later.(Y/N): Next Action Review Date.: 4. Send Interim Letter..(Y/N); 5. Comments/Notes Only..(Y/N): Comments: 77? _c5 _5 .7- 1z -e TEXAS A&M UNIVERSI'TY Department of Forest Science Room 305, Horticulture/Forest Science Building College Station, Texas 77843-2135 (409) 845-5033 FAX (409) 845-6049 October 19, 1998 Mr. Ross Albrecht Department of Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842-0960 Dear Ross: Thanks for providing my Introduction to Forestry class with an urban forestry field trip last Wednesday. As with all the previous years, the tour was excellent. I really appreciate your willingness to help us impress upon these fledgling foresters and visitors from other majors that the profession offers many opportunities in addition to the more traditional field forestry employment. The demonstrations were excellent, and your crew was very helpful and professional. Please pass along my thanks to them for their patience and willingness to demonstrate their craft. Thanks again and please call if I can somehow return the favor. Sincerely, Michael G. Messina Associate Professor xc: Mr. Ric Ploeger Mr. Steve Beachy✓ tY V h It to TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY � m W r y College of Agriculture and Life Science F U,ae7e , M Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Mr. Steve Beachy, Director City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 October 13, 1998 Dear Steve, Thank you for visiting with my class, "Administration of Recreation Resource Agencies", on Friday, October 2, 1998. Your description of your department's programs and initiatives provided a "real life" context for much of the information that we are covering in class. Following your visit, I asked students what they found to be most interesting/surprising about the information that you shared. I thought you might enjoy some of their responses: I thought itwas interesting'that' CSP&R had a $4'mill on budget. ®I thought i�-wasinteresting that CSP&R was`.involved m:emergencymanagernent'and that it benefits them by giving them credibility with the council and the community. ® It was interesting to see how CSP&R has relationships with so many different entities -the public health sector, 'economic development, with schools, and the tourism side -really showed how partnerships are necessary. ® I found it surprising that the director of parks has to make so many meetings per week. 4 This guy was very interesting to listen to. He needs to do an infomercial so that the community knows what all CSP&R has to offer. ® I would like more information on the Kids Klub program. Sounds like a good one! So, as you can see, the students found your visit to be very informative! Both they and I appreciate your taking time to visit with us. Thanks again. Sincerely, Sarah Richardson:, PhD P.S Again, .my•apologias'alioutthe parking dilemma on campus: Thank-you-for.bearingwith it. Thank you also for taking time to offer advice about ways 'I might become further involved with our local parks and recreation systems. Room 10b Francis Hall • College Station, Texas 77843-2261 • (409) 845-5411: FAX (409) 845-0446 October 14, 1998 Steve Beachy Wayne Smith Youth Baseball Complex ° PO Box 9960 © ANES Rod College Station, TX 77842 Benefiting 40 AIDS service organizations throughout Dear Steve, the Lone Star State. V On behalf of the. Texas AIDS Riders, Staff, and beneficiaries, THANK YOU! Due to your UPS generous permission to use Wayne Smith Youth Baseball Park, 700 Riders were able to rest and refuel during their 575 He journey an , In turn, success u y comp ete t e Tanqueray's Texas AIDS Ride. In so doing, these courageous Riders raised over 2.8 million for people struggling with HIV and AIDS. Kudos to them and yQu for playing such an important role in the fight against AIDS. Main Office In addition to your assistance, the people of College Station welcomed and encouraged 3535 Routh Street our Riders, and for this we are also grateful. We hope that our Riders can enjoy the Dalla 75219 people and the spirit of College Station again next year. We loole, forward to speaking with you to explore this possibility. 214.219.1819 214.520.813=1 FAX 888.780.RIDE Toll free Again, I'd like to express my sincerest thanks on the behalf of all who have benefited from the Tanqueray's Texas AIDS Ride. It has been a pleasure working with you the last Southwest Office several months. Your support is greatly appreciated. 1 1 17 Red River Austin,Texas 78701 Sincerely, 5 12.482.8366 512.482.8391 FAX a Southeast Office Jeanie Schwappach 3400 Montrose Blvd. Suite 530 Logistics Co -Director Houston.Texas 77006 713,521,74 33 713.521.2944 FAX txaidsride@aol,com www,aidsride.org W --�W= MWMM%%tI NATIONAL SOJO�RNER� �RAZ0.5 VA�LEl' C11A�'T�R #37� Steve Beachy Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of College Station PO Box 9960 CS 77842-9960 October 7, 1998 Dear Steve, Thank you very much for you wonderful presentation to the National Sojourners. You were one of our best guest speakers, and everyone certainly enjoyed your company fo7 evening. You did the City and Parks & Rec proud! And thank you also for the information you sent me. It was a pleasure for my daugh Claire and me to visit with your wife and you yesterday on our block. Now that I kn we are neighbors ad fellow Scouters, I hope we will chat more in the future. Have a autumn! Sincerely, Bruce Chabot 1109 Neat Pickett College Station, TX 77840 phone 694-8373 email: brucechabot@tamu.edu 1208 Haines, College Station, TX 77840, Phone: (409) 693-9709, e-mail: redeotte@aol.com ael.com November 4, 1998 Mr. Steve Beachy Director, College Station Parks and Recreation Department 1000 Krenek Tap Road College Station, TX 77840 Dear Mr. Beachy: A recent article in The Eagle prompts this letter. In the article Tony Scazzaro makes a couple of remarks which were out of place for a city employee. The first is a perversion of facts. He said, "There are already seventeen soccer fields scattered throughout the city." Tony has used this number before in conversations with me and I have challenged him on it. He continues to use the number because it suits his purposes, even though it is not correct. For games the city has Anderson Park 5 youth fields Central Park 1 youth field 2 adult fields Southwood Athletic Park 3 youth fields 2 adult fields (used for flag football in (unimproved) the fall) At best these numbers suggest 13 fields. Actually no more than 11 are truly available for games at any time. The fields at Central Park are in deplorable condition because of overuse. Tony has repeatedly said that more games could be played on the existing fields. That is only true if soccer is to be played in sand pits. Soccer and flag football are both much harder on the turf than softball or baseball. It is vital that the grass on the fields be allowed time to recuperate. There are more goals placed than I have listed, but if I list all the parks with goals for practice, then we must compare that with all the parks that have backstops. Softball has many more. I also take exception with his comment, "I hope we can get to the point where we're doing the same job for softball that we are doing for the other sports." I think we are doing the job for softball that we are for the other sports. In fact I think we are doing more. The youth soccer and, to a. lesser extent, the youth baseball folks have spearheaded the drive to add additional athletic facilities, but the softball people have provided nothing. They are effectively getting a free ride. I do not like this pitting of one group against another. I sincerely want all parties to come to the table and work together to improve our recreation and athletic facilities. I think Mr. Scazzaro should be strongly encouraged to participate as a team member. He needs to be accurate with his facts and he needs to not try to undermine the efforts of other recreational entities within the city. Sincerely, Friday, October 30,1998� A9 VOLIVIS to.,,"decide F . 5 i BOB SCHOBER igie Staff Writer Participation in youth sports in College ation has "gone through the roof," as one Picial put it, making development of the :w Athletic Park of particular interest to )th softball and soccer players. The 150-acre park, recently purchased ith $1.5 million approved by voters in a 195 bond election, is planned to provide aball and soccer fields and reduce the :mand on - heavily -used fields in other ty parks, But not completely, and not yet. Voters ed softballfields and eight to 10 soccer fields. The Athletic Park is located between Texas 30 and Texas 60, about 1/3 mile east of the Bypass. Proposition 5 requests an addi- tiop, - '"2.337 million to acquire lane )a new community park in ti,,.-southwest part of the city and to make improvements in other parks. If voters approve Proposition 5 — both requests total K769 mil- lion — the Parks and Recreation board will hold public hearings to invite input on the final make- up of facilities in the park, former board member Bob DeOtte said. Bud Nelson, who sponsors sev- eral sportswear teams as local sales manager for Brazos Sports- wear and who is a softball player himself, said he will attend those public hearings to argue for at least four softball fields. "I am in full accordance that soccer needs to expand as well, but why not four softball fields and five soccer fields?" he asked. He argued that two, fields would not be enough to adequately run leagues at the park. DeOtte said the bond funding request largely would be eaten up to put in the park's infrastruc- ture. "If we built five fields, we wouldn't have enough parking to handle them all," he said. "It will probably be laid out as a five -field complex, but with only two fields going in the first go -around." The development of the park should ease the frustration of some softball players, said Tony Scar, -1, athletic supervisor for the` a and Recreation Depart - men,. - "From the perspective of the softball player, there's a lot of dis- satisfaction" with crowded fields and "quirky scheduling," he said. "We have. 9,000 - players on 520 teams, making us the largest soft- ball area in Texas outside of the metropolitan areas. We've been Development to be determined in first have to approve the money Nov. 3. And even if they do, Parks and Recre- ation director Steve Beachy said it will take at least 10 years to fully develop the park. . At stake on Election Day is a request for money to fund the first development phase of the park, including two lighted softball fields and eight to 10 soccer fields. Parks and Recreation Department offi- cials still are working on conceptual plans turning away adult softball teams for nine years and, as far as facil- ities go, we don't have enough to handle what we need and haven't had for a long time." Developing the park has fman= ciai implications — more fields could lure more tournaments and the out-of-town money they bring: "We're going to bid on only 9 of 63 tournaments because we only have facilities for nine," Scazzero said. While adult softball has grown, youth sports have grown even more. There are now more than 1,000 youths playing Little League and soccer and more than 450 girls playing softball, he said. :There already are 17 soccer fields scattered throughout the city, Scazzero said, but girl's soft- ball is growing and "needs to expand." It was his dream, he said, to have at least five softball fields at the Athletic Park for adult soft- ball so that girl's softball could move to Central Park, where the adults now play. "[The development] is a real upbeat thing but, eventually, I hope we can get to the point where we're doing the same job for softball that we're doing for other sports," Scazzero said. The other propositions in the bond election include: ■ Proposition 1, $8.539 million for street improvement projects. 0 Proposition 2, $2.98 million for traffic signals and traffic man- agement projects. 0 Proposition, 3,. $2.477 million for a new fire station and other fire station improvements. ® Proposition 4, $1.835 million to acquire land for a future municipal office center and for a new city cemetery. ■ Proposition 6, $3.64 million to purchase creek floodplain and floodways for drainage control, open space and recreation areas. The city of College Station recently mailed voter guides out- lining the bond election to all reg- istered voters. Copies of the guide are on display at City Hall and the College Station Library. of future athletic complex Nov. 3 bond election for the park, Beachy said, but the athletic complex probably will eventually include five lighted softball fields, 20 soccer fields, possibly a large adult baseball field, a con- cessions area and an RV campsite for out- of-town players. The additional fields and improvements would be paid for with money approved in future bond elections, he said. "You can't do everything at once," Beachy said. "It's mainly a thing where you have to determine a starting point and then build on it." The ballot will include six propositions that, if approved by voters, will make up the city's capital improvements program for the next four or five years. Seventeen projects worth $24.24 million are grouped in six different propositions. Residents will vote separately on each proposition. Proposition 5, labeled Parks -and Athlet- ics Facilities, includes $2.432 million to develop the Athletic Park with roads, parking, landscaping, drainage, two light - See PARK, Page A14 R®BERT E. DE OTTE, JR., PHA, P.E. 1208 Haines, College Station, TX 77840, Phone: (409) 693-9709, e-mail: redeoite@aol.com November 4, 1998 Members, College Station Parks Board 1000 Krenek Tap Road College Station, TX 77840 Dear Members: Enclosed is the annual report for the College Station Sports and Recreation Association submitted in accordance with the charter which created that association under the approval of the Parks Board. I regret that I atn unable to attend your November meeting to present this update and to answer questions. I have a meeting Nvith the baseball members of CSSRA on November 10. I look forward to. meeting with you at a firtlue date. Thank you. Sincerely, /;�-z � Mission Statement: The purpose of the College Station Sports and Recreation Association shall be to coordinate and foster the planned activities of the various independent athletic organizations and city sponsored leagues, in an effort to provide the citizens of College Station with the opportunity to participate in quality amateur sports programs on or in quality athletic facilities. Report: As required by the charter of the College Station Sports and Recreation Association I am submitting this annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the Association. In summary we have had a complete year which is somewhat of a success in itself. We have arbitrated a couple of disputes and Ave have been able to encourage coordination among several of our groups. Current membership of CSSRA includes College Station Soccer Club (CSSC), Brazos Magic Soccer Club (BMSC), Aggieland Soccer League (adult), College Station Little League (CSLL), Brazos Valley Amateur Baseball Association (BVABA, Pony League, Sandy Koufax), and the Sports Recreation division of the CS Parks and Recreation Department. Representatives from youth tennis and swinuning have been asked to participate, but at this time their representatives have attended only two of our five meetings. For the coming year we have scheduled three meetings. The first dispute addressed by the Association involved College Station Little League, parents of girls playing softball, and the College Station Parks and Recreation Department Recreational Sports division. Some parents wanted Little League to offer girls softball. The College Station Parks Board had taken the ( position that fields could be provided if Little League wanted to start a program but the Board would not interfere with the intenial operation of their organization. Powell Robinson represented the parents wanting to start the prograin, Ron Carter and Steve Oberhelman represented Little League, and Tony Scazzaro and Linda Waltman represented Recreational Sports. Some other interested parties attended as well. Ultimately Little League chose not to start a softball program. The parents with softball players were referred to Bryan Little League North. I do not believe the parents were entirely satisfied with the outcome, but I do believe they were satisfied with the process. The second dispute involved a desire by the Brazos Valley Amateur Baseball Association to conduct a Colt League season at Southwood Athletic Park. Little League approached the discussions with the attitude that the Colt League could play all games on the weekend and Little League would have the week nights reserved. hitennediate resolution suggested that one field could be made available to Colt League one night per week with the other games being played on the weekend. Little League is often inflexible in, its dealings with other youth sports and the Parks and Recreation Department. I believe they are starting to become more open to working with others. The final resolution involved BVABA deciding not to have a Colt League season.. We have successfidly scheduled two youth soccer and baseball seasons which do not substantially interfere with each other. I view this as a major accomplislunent. The spring youth soccer season still begins so early that it interferes with the basketball program run by the Recreational Sports division. I don't know if this can be resolved, but it is worth Fvorldrig on. We do have all the local soccer leagues involved and cooperating. This is also an important development. Currently the Aggieland Soccer League is playing on fields in Bryan, but ui the past they have played in College Station and we expect that they may do so again. We were not successful in getting Little League to officially and materially support the last bond election. The folks from youth soccer were somewhat more helpfid, but still did not contribute nearly as much as during the 1995 bond election. The CSSC did mail a letter soliciting support to all households with children playing soccer. One of our hopes nn forming this association was that we would be creating an entity which would substantially influence the direction of sports and recreation within the city of College Station. We have not yet achieved this objective. Perhaps as development of the new regional athletic park begins, the leaders of these groups will catch a vision for how dynamic this association can be. The major failure of the year is that the youth swinuning and tennis programs have not participated. So far they have viewed this as a cumbersome requirement. During this coming year I shall try to meet with their representatives to show them the value of this Association as it pertains to their respective organizations. I am concerned about the direction of youth baseball, in particular the lack of desire by CSLL to fully utilize the new Wayne Smith fields and their apparent unwillingness to aggressively recruit children from the neighborhood surrounding the park bother me. The redefinition of their two leagues has created an unnecessary difficulty. If they had continued their geographical division between the American and National Leagues, Wayne Smith would have become home to the American League and the children from that neighborhood would likely have increased participation to a level where the two leagues would have had the comparable enrolhnent. As it is organized now with league determination based upon birthdate, children fi•om that neighborhood could end up on teams which practice and play far from their homes. Such a structure encourages participation only by those whose parents have the time and desire to transport their children to locations about the city. I would like to see the neighborhood surrounding Tarrow Park better served by youth sports in our conununity. You members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory 1 Board have already begun to address this issue. I wish you well and offer whatever support I can provide. We have not done all in the first year that I wanted, but I can look back at some significant accomplishments. In particular having the College Station Soccer Club and College Station Little League committed to coordinating seasons is a very good start. We have mediated a couple of disputes, and have contributed to the passing of a bond issue for parks. The enhanced cooperation among the local youth soccer leagues is also encouraging. Hopefiilly this conning year will see the growth of the Association and a development of a vision as to what can be accomplished. Filially, the charter calls for a two year tern for the chairman. I am midway through the tenn, so it is time to appoint a chair designate who will become chair at the end of my term. According to the charter, this person must have been a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for at least one year when appointed and at the time of appointment must be a current member of the board. T'he primary reason for these restrictions is to provide a continuity to the CSSRA. If Chris Barzilla is willing, I recommend him for the position. Submitted by: Robert E. DeOtte, Jr. Chair COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREXTION POTENTIAL CIP PROJECT LIST 11 I. PARK ACQUISITION& IMPROVEMENTS $2,247,000 Zone 2 (Spring Loop Park) University Park: $100,000 Development of a 10.2 acre site to serve the north Zone 2 area _Fees 5,000 to include basketball court, walks, and playground. ' $105,000 Edelweiss ark: $150,000 Complete development of the park following use of dedication Fees 8,000 funds for partial development. Improvements will include a $158,000 gazebo, walks, landscaping, basketball court, and picnic area. Billie Madeley Park: $50,000 Neighborhood park development (10 acres), to include walks, Fees 3,000 benches, and playground. $53,000 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS TOTAL $316, 000 B. ADDITIONA-L MAINTENANCE FACILITY West District Maintenance Facility: New facility to replace the aging Lincoln Maintenance Shop. This will be constructed at the Wayne Smith Baseball fields. 5,000 square foot @ $75/sq. ft. $375,000 Utilities 20,000 Paving 30,000 Fees 56,000 ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY TOTAL $481,000 C. PARK IMPROVEMENTS Page 1 of 5 O:\budget\cip\ fy99bond.doc\1 3-M ay-98 Brison Parr: 1. Additional lights (6) $ 20,000 2. Walk 30,000 Fees 2,000 $ 52,000 Brothers Pond Parr: 1. Playground Replacement $30,000 Fees 1-000 $31,000 Central Park: 1. Area light replacement $15,000 Fees 1.000 $16, 000 Gabbard Park: 1. Track replacement (just concrete) $26,000 2. Area lights (12) 36,000 Fees 2.000 $64,000 Lemontree Park: 1. Playground replacement $20,000 Fees 1.000 $21,000 Merry Oaks Park: 1. Walk replacement (concrete only) $10,000 2. Area lights (6 lights) 25,000 Fees 1.000 $36,000 Oaks Park: 1. Replace long wooden bridge $25,000 Fees 2:000 $27,000 Raintree Park: 1. Basketball court $20,000 2. Playground replacement 20,000 Fees 2,000 $42,000 Page 2 of 5 O:\budgek\cip\ (y99bond.doc\1&May-98 Thomas Park: 1. Replace area lights and lights on south end (16 lights) 2. Replace playground 3. Replace basketball court 40,000 30,000 45,000 Fees 6,000 $121,000 PARK IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL $410,000 D. LICK CREEK PARK. DEVELOPMENT This amount covers approximately half the development cost of Fees $400,000 the proposed master plan. Grant funds will possibly cover the 40,000 remaining needs. $440,000 LICK CREEK PARK TOTAL $440,000 Adamson Lagoon Swimming Pool (in Bee Creek Park) 1. Shade structure and water recreation feature $50,000 Fees 5,000 $55,000 Hallaran Swimming Pool (in Southwood Athletic Park) 1. Shade structure and water recreation feature $25,000 Fees 2,000 $27,000 Thomas Swimming Pool (in Thomas Pario 1. Shade structure and water recreation feature $17,000 Fees 1,000 $18,000 POOL IMPROVEMENTS $100,000 F. COMMUNITY PARK LAND ACQUISITION A community park in the south portion of the city. $500,000 COMMUNITYPARK LAND ACQUISITION $500,000 IL ATHLETIC IMPROVEMENTS - COST ESTIMATES A. ATHLETIC PARK Page 3 of 5 O:\budget\cip\ (y99bond.doc\13-May-98 250-space parking lot (concrete) $250,000 10 soccer fields @ $30,000 ea. 300,000 Lighting for two soccer fields 80,000 Rest room building 100,000 Entry road -- 1,500' x 40' wide (halfway through park $140 per linear ft.) 210,000 Utilities ~ electric, water, sewer 81,000 Softball fields - 300'-310' fences, light, and irrigation (Amounts are per field) Fences $30,000 Irrigation 7,000 Lighting 60,000 Bleachers, benches 6,000 Shade covers 5,000 Dugout covers 4,000 Sidewalks 15,000 Sign 2,000 Grading 6,500 Drinking fountain 1,500 Scoreboards 8,000 Misc. (topsoil, grass, bases, etc.) 5.000 SUBTOTAL $160,000 Two softball fields 320,000 Landscaping 40,000 Drainage structures 30,000 Softball rest room building expandable 100,000 Basic maintenance building 150000 Softball parking (100 spaces) 100,000 Walking - concrete 1/2 nine 44,000 6 benches ;�, 000 SUBTOTAL $1,808,000 Professional and administration fees (13%) 2-,0,000 $2,038,000 ATHLET7c PARK TOTAL $ 2,038,000 :MST +Y ! � 1►�c� • � t �� 1. Andersen Park Irrigation Improvements $24,000 Page 4 of 5 O:\budget\ cip\ fy996ond.doc\73-Muy-98 Fees 1,000 $25,000 2. Bee Creek Park New girls' softball field light poles $60,000 Fees 6,000 $66,000 3. Central Park Irrigation Replacement @ softball and soccer fields $45,000 Fees 2,000 $47,000 4. Southwood Athletic Park Tennis courts (2 with lights) New backstops (6 fields) Shade Structures (6 fields) strn-nvrA>�Y Neighborhood Parks Additional Maintenance Facilities Park Improvements Lick Creek Park Development Pool Improvements Community Park Land Acquisition Atlletic Park Atletic Fields Improvements $50,000 55,000 50,000 Fees 8 —O $163,000 ATHLETIC FIELD IMPROVEMENTS $301, 000 $ 316,000 481,000 410,000 440,000 100,000 500,000 2,038,000 301, 000 GRAND TOTAL $ 4,586,000 O:\budget\dp\ fy99bond.doc\13-Muy-98 Page 5 of 5 November 3, 1998 Mr. Steve Beachy, Director Parks and Recreation Department City of College Station P. 0. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Dear Mr. Beachy: Thank you for your letter dated October 15, 1998. As you are aware, representatives from the College Station Little League (CSLL) Executive Board met on September 21, 1998 with representatives of the CS Parks and Recreation Board and the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee. We discussed Little League and the new Wayne Smith Balifields. Enclosed is a copy of a CSLL information sheet distributed at the meeting. At that meeting, CSLL representatives received an invitation from Mr. Lance Jackson to attend the September 29, 1998 Community Awareness Meeting sponsored by the Concerned Black Men. Enclosed is a copy of the agenda for the meeting and a two -page CSLL handout. (An extra 100 copies of the CSLL information were left with Mr. Jackson at the Lincoln Center.) Mr. Jackson suggests the C.B.M. could be effective in assisting with scholarships for the Lincoln Center area youth to participate in the Little League program. At the meeting, Ms. Sharon Gable (American League President) represented CSLL on the speakers panel. In addition to describing the CSLL program, she expressed the need for adults to become actively involved as volunteer Little League Managers, Coaches and Team Parents. Mr. Jackson agreed to allow CSLL hang an informational banner at the Lincoln Center announcing CSLL registration, which will be held in January and February. CSLL will hold a walk-in registration at the Lincoln Center on February 2, 1999 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thank you for your continued support of College Station Little League. Sincerely, Linda Jeffre s, /hairman 8409 Wildewood Circle College Station, Texas 77845 Enclosures (3) c: CSLL Presidents, Secretary, Trustee y-a 1_q7 College Station Little League P.O. Box 9041 �r College Station, Texas 77842 Chairman of the Board - Linda Jeffress, 696-6317 American League President - Sharon Gable, 693-0277 National League President - Colette Gibbs, 690-0559 College Station Little League consists of two Leagues — the American League and the National League. Players residing in College Station are eligible to participate in a League based on their birthdate. Players with odd birthdates are in the American League and players with even birthdates are in the National League. All players from the same family are placed in a League based on the birthdate of the oldest participating player. Little League players are separated into Divisions, based on their age. A player's Little League age is his/her age as of August 1 st. CSLL currently intedeagues with Bryan Leagues to allow girls ages 9-16 to play Little League Softball. 1999 CSLL DIVISIONS Tee Ball - All players ages 5 and 6 are placed on Tee Ball teams by each League's Player Agent. All players play in the field and bat from a tee. Junior Minor - All players ages 7 and 8 are placed on Junior Minor teams by each League's Player Agent. This division uses pitching machines. Live Pitch - Players ages 9 and 10 play in the Live Pitch Division. Players participate in a Try -Out to be placed on teams by each League's Player Agent and Team Managers. Players are not required to go through Try -Outs to be on a team. (Ten year olds are eligible to try -out to play in the Major Division.) The Live Pitch Division has an All Star toumament program through a state toumament. Major Minor - The Major Minor Division is for players ages 11 and 12 who are not selected to play on a Major tearr% Eleven and 12 year old players who chose not to try -out for the Majors are placed on Major Minor teams by e4ch League's Player Agent. Major - The Major Division teams are made up of 10, 11 and 12 year olds who are drafted onto teams by the Team Managers, following a Try -Out. Players must tryout to play in the Major Division. Ten year olds are eligible to tryout to play in the Major Division. They are not eligible for 11-12 All Stars, but are eligible for 9-10 All Stars. Each Major team can draft one 10 year old. Once drafted to a Major team, players remain on that team until they advance to the Junior Division. The Major Division has an All Star toumament program through the Little League World Series. Junior - The Junior Division is for players ages 13 and 14. Players participate in a Try -Out and are drafted onto teams by the Team Managers. Players are not required to go through Try -Outs to be put on a team. This division has an All Star toumament program through a World Series. Senior - The Senior Division is for players ages 15 and 16. Players participate in a Try -Out and are drafted onto teams by the Team Managers. Players are not required to go through Try -Outs to be put on a team. This division has an All Star toumament program through a World Series. ij, " d -il I'll 1 1.11 .11, 1 1 J. (I 11i" elid If, 11`.� I, Hill INI, Ill, I I. \611, ,,,XCW 1 11, 1, 1 ril lkdfih)'�'Ih .h f.�( Ill I I, "ArIIi ®rri'li'll it II I. 111", Lincoln Recreation Center 1060 Eleanor S9. VoUege Stedion, TX 77840 Concerned Co B. N. Black Men Community Awareness Meeting September 29, 1998 7:00 p.m. Invocation...... Rev. Andrew Daily C.B.M. Member Occasion......... Mr. Lance Jackson Center Supervisor History and Reflection........ Mr. Tommy Preston Sr. C.B.M. Treasurer Introduction of Guest Speakers........ Rev. Malcolm Hester C. B. M. Second Vice President Mayor Lynn McD-haney Ms. Ella McGruder City of College Station Project Unity At& Ann Roney Mrs. Sharon Gable BrazosCounty NA.A. C.P. Vice President College Station LittleLeague Assoc. Ronnie Jackson Chief Edgar Feldman African American Professional Organization College Station Police Department Specwk Presentation.... Miss. Markeesha Watson Keystone Club President Closing Remarks....... Mr. Michael Cornelius C.B.M. President Benediction... Mr. Alfred Collins and Mr. Charles Hall C.B.M. Members Discussion and meeting with quest will be continued in the Community Room as well as the serving of refreshments. 9/28/98 College Station Little League P. 0. Box 9041 College Station, Texas 77842 CSLL Info Line: 361-2396 Southwood Ballpark: 693-3596 Rainout Recording: 764-3644 Web Page: http://www.cs1i.com The Little League Pledoe trust in God. I love my country and will respect its laws. I will play fair and strive to win, but win or lose I will always do my best. CSLL Code of Conduct Parents or fans who unduly criticize umpires, opposing players, managers or league officials will be warned at the beginning of the season before we play a game. if they violate this policy, the official who is in charge of the game will go to the plate umpire and ask him to return both teams to their respective dugouts. Then, the official will inform the crowd that play will be suspended until the offending individuals leave the facility. REMEMBER: GOOD BEHAVIOR DOES NOT COST ANYTHINGM However, it does pay -- it allows the players and other fans to enjoy a game between kids, just for the fun of it. College Station Little League consists of two Leagues -- the American League and the National League. Players residing in College Station are eligible to participate in a League based on their birthdate. Players with odd birthdates are in the American League and players with even birthdates are in the National League. All players from the same family are placed in a League based on the birthdate of the oldest participating player. Little League players are separated into Divisions, based on their age. A player's Little League age is his/her age as of July 31st. CSLL currently interleagues with Bryan Leagues to allow girls ages 9-16 to play Little League Softball. 1999 REGISTRATION,. Registration for the 1999 Spring Season will be held from early January through mid -February. Information flyers are provided to students through their schools. Players can register on the Internet, by mail, or in person. Walk in registrations will be scheduled the last week in January, with one scheduled for February 2nd at the Lincoln Center. Players must show proof of residence (utility bill) and a birth certificate to register. The 1998-99 CSLL Board of Directors are scheduled to approve 1999 registration fees at their October meeting. The fees for 1998 were $40 for the first player in a family, and $25 for each additional player in the family residing at the same home. Fees help pay for players' shirts and caps, insurance and charters, equipment, snowcones, and umpires. 1999 SCHEDULE. The 1998-99 Board has not approved a schedule for the 1999 Spring Season. Tentative dates are for practices to begin Monday, March 22st and for games to begin games on Tuesday, April 6th. Picture Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 17th. 1999 DIVISIONS. Tee Salt - All players ages 5 and 6 are placed on Tee Ball teams by each League's Player Agent. All players play in the field and bat from a tee. Junior Minor - All players ages 7 and 8 are placed on Junior Minor teams by each League's Player Agent. This division uses pitching machines. Live Pitch - Players ages 9 and 10 play in the Live Pitch Division. Players participate in a Try -Out to be placed on teams by each League's Player Agent and Team Managers. Players are not required to go through Try -Outs to be on a team. (Ten year olds are eligible to try -out to play in the Major Division.) The Live Pitch Division has an All Star tournament program through a state tournament. Major Minor - The Major Minor Division is for players ages 11 and 12 who are not selected to play on a Major team. Eleven and 12 year old players who chose not to try -out for the Majors are placed on Major Minor teams by each League's Player Agent. (Locally, there is no Major Minor Girls Softball program.) Major - The Major Division teams are made up of 10, 11 and 12 year olds who are drafted ont teams by the Team Managers, following a Try -Out. Players must try -out to play in the M or Division. Ten year olds are eligible to try -out to play in the Major Division. They are not eligible for 11-12 All Stars, but are eligible for 9-10 All Stars. Each Major team can draft one 10 year old. Once drafted to a Major team, players remain on that team until they advance to the Junior Division. The Major Division has an All Star tournament program through the Little League World Series. Junior - The Junior Division is for players ages 13 and 14. Players participate in a Try -Out and are drafted onto teams by the Team Managers. Players are not required to go through Try -Outs to be put on a team. This division has an All Star tournament program through a World Series. Senior - The Senior Division is for players ages 15 and 16. Players participate in a Try -Out and are drafted onto teams by the Team Managers. Players are not required to go through Try -Outs to be put on a team. This division has an All Star tournament program through a World Series.