HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/08/2003 - Regular Agenda - Parks Board1. Call to order
2. Pardon — possible action concerning requests for absences of members from meeting
3. Hear visitors
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from Regular Board Meeting of
June 10, 2003
5. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a trail in Westfield Subdivision, Phase 6
6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning park land dedication requests for:
Hampton Estates (Park Zone 3)
7. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding recommendations for appointment of new
members to the Senior Advisory Committee
e. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding Northgate Plan and the scheduling of a Board tour
9. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Richard Carter Park
10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding future plans for the Arboretum
11. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the field redevelopment fee and user group
input
12. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding a proposed regional park
13. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement Program
14. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals and Objectives,
and City Council Strategic Plan.
15. Discussion of next meeting dates and possible agenda items:
Regular Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2003,
at 7:00 p.m., at Exit Teen Center
16. Adjourn
The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign
interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call
(979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989.
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Parks Planner; Peter Lamont,
Recreation Superintendent; Marci Rodgers, Sr. Services Coordinator; Curtis Bingham, Parks
Operations Superintendent; Elizabeth Gilbert, Planning Intern; Ann Marie Hazlett, Secretary
Board Members Present: John Nichols, Chairman; Don Allison; Larry Farnsworth; Bill Davis;
Glenn Schroeder
Board Members Absent: Glen Davis; Jodi Warner
Visitors Present:
Michael McClure, McClure Engineering, 9262 Brookwater Circle, College Station, Texas
1. Call to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Pardon — possible action concerning requests for absences of members from meeting.
Bill D. made a motion to approve the absences of Glen Davis and Jodi Warner. Glenn S.
seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
3. Hear visitors. Hearing none, this item was closed.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the Regular Board
Meeting of June 10, 2003. Larry F. made a motion to approve the minutes from June 10,
2003. Glenn S. seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried
unanimously.
5. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a trail in Westfield Subdivision,
Phase 6. A map was shown of the Westfield Subdivision and the proposed concrete
pathway in the park, (see attached). Michael McClure pointed out that the developer of
Westfield Village Phase 6, is marketing this subdivision to senior citizens. The consensus
of the board was to have access for senior citizens to enter the walk system without having
to walk across grass to get to it. Bill D. made a motion that the board recommends that in
the design process for the sidewalk, that opposite the Col -de -sac Street (Snowdance Court),
there be a handicap accessible connector to the sidewalk. Glenn S. seconded the motion.
All were in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
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6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning park land dedication
requests for:
®®® Hampton Estates (Park Zone 3) - fete Vanecek pointed to a location map of the
proposed development. He said that the proposed single family, eight dwelling -unit
development is located on Sterling Street. The total land dedication requirement would
be .0792 acres. The total cash dedication requirement would be $4,448. Staff is
recommending acceptance of the fee in lieu of land.
Glenn S. moved to accept the fee in lieu of land. Larry F. seconded the motion. All were
in favor, and the motion carried unanimously.
7. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding recommendations for
appointment of new members to the Senior Advisory Committee. Marci R. presented the
board with the appointment recommendations for the Senior Advisory Committee. She
explained that 5 of the current member's terms have expired, and only 3 applications were
Bled for this committee. Two of the 3 applicants have served on this board, Yvonne Stevens
& Joanna Yeager, and 1 new applicant Colleen Risinger. The Senior Advisory Committee
also asked Joanna Yeager to become Chair, and Robert Meyer to serve as Vice -Chair.
Bill D. made a motion to approve the recommendations for appointing Yvonne Stevens,
Joanna Yeager, and Colleen Risinger to the Senior Advisory Committee. Ikon A. seconded
the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
8. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding Northgate Plan and the scheduling
of a Board tour. A tour with Kim Foutz is set for Thursday, August 7, 2003, at 4:30 PIS.
The board will leave from St. Mary's Catholic Church to tour the Northgate area.
9. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Richard Carter Parka Curtis
B. handed out information on Richard Carter Park that explained work performed in the
park in the past 12 months, additional work to be done, and potential future projects (see
attached). Steve pointed out that one of the problems with this park is the irrigation system.
Approximately three years ago, College Station weathered through a severe drought, and the
ground got so hard at the park, that it ripped the irrigation system apart. He added that with
next year's replacement fund, this would be one of the potential projects that would be
completed. However, it would not be the same type of irrigation system by trying to irrigate
the whole park, but possibly drip irrigation to some of the trees and planting areas and some
sprinklers in some key areas.
Another problem is some of the planting areas, with trying to keep something that looks
nice. Part of this problem is due to the cinder track and bricks which allows grass to grow
up and when it gets mowed, the grass is thrown up in the plant bed, and is almost impossible
to maintain.
Thirdly, trying to replace some of the cinder track with concrete is highly recommended.
This would help reduce some erosion problems, and also alleviate the grass growing up
through the cinder blocks.
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Another thing that came out during the citizens meetings of the Eastgate forum is that
people want a playground out at that park. This project did not make the CIP, so the money
would have to come from parkland dedication or some special appropriation from
somewhere else.
Don A. asked for an explanation of Richard Carter Park being a wildflower park. Steve B.
explained that it is a cooperative effort with the Keep Brazos Beautiful organization, and
they have an on -going effort to keep propagating wildflowers throughout Bryan/College
Station and Brazos County. Richard Carter Park is one of these sites, particularly between
the park and frontage road and also in some of the open areas of the park. The problem with
wildflowers is there must be time to allow the flowers to go to seed before the park gets
mowed, or the flowers will be lost for the next year. Therefore, there are several weeks after
the blooms are gone, that the park cannot be mowed, and the weeds get high, which leads to
an eyesore. Steve B. went on to say that possibly some "sculpted" mowing could be done,
by mowing those areas that are not designated as wildflower areas, and leaving the
wildflower areas to seed. John N. suggested that there needs to be some kind of signage that
states that certain types of wildflowers grow here at certain times of the year so that people
are aware that this is what is trying to be accomplished at this park. He also added that this
item needs to be discussed in the September's meeting when the board starts talking about
goals for next year. y.
This was a discussion item only, and no motion was made.
10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action -regarding future plans for the
Arboretum. Part of the problem is not knowing iyvherthe Bee Creek Channel work will
occur. However, this project is not going to be astyasiv , e As first anticipated, but it still will
,
have a big impact on the arboretum. The engineer' -tie channel work has stated that they
still have to acquire 10 more properties before they can begin this drainage project. The
engineer felt that the earliest that this project would commence would be next spring. Once
construction starts, it would take approximately 12 months to finish. After this project is
complete, then the bike loop project would start.
Glenn S. asked if there is anything that can be done with the green algae that develops on
the pond of the arboretum. Steve B. replied, it is floating duckweed, and it is very difficult
to control. The only way to get rid of it is to physically go out in a boat with nets and drag it
out.
This was a discussion item only, and no motion was made.
IL Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the field redevelopment fee
and user group input. Peter L. handed out a chart on the field redevelopment schedule
(see attached). A question was asked about how the years were calculated as to when these
things are to be replaced. Steve explained that it was merely staff recommendations and
how long they believed these items should last.
Larry F. stated that he thought some user groups would have input on the field
redevelopment fund. Steve B. replied that a soccer group has been contacted and the youth
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baseball group will be meeting next month. The intent of this fee is to spend the money on
the park that is being used for that particular sport. For example, flag football is played at
the Southwood soccer fields, so the redevelopment money generated from flag football
would need to be spent on those fields. Bill D. asked how much money in being brought in
from this fee. Peter L. replied that about $50,000 a year is being collected.
A question was raised regarding the current money being brought in by the redevelopment
fee not being enough to do some of the big replacement projects that are listed. However,
the Parks Department does currently have $75,000 a year in replacement fund that can be
used on anything. This account has typically been used to replace playgrounds, drinking
fountains, and irrigation systems. Bill D. asked if the replacement fund is being increased as
the city accumulates more parks. So far, that has not been the case.
The board agreed that the field redevelopment schedule that was handed out will be a good
tool when discussing some of these replacement items. Glenn S. made a suggestion that
where the "xx99 are on the chart, those need to have dollars listed as well.
This was a discussion item only, and no motion was made.
12. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding a proposed regional park. Steve
reported that the Brazos Malley Council of Government has a resolution consideration that
will be reviewed on July 9, 2003. Right now, the Texas Municipal Power Agency owns this
land and it consists of about 10,000 acres. It was an old mine site which is in the process of
being restored. The TMPA has incurred $30 million dollars in restoration process for the
site, and has approximately 10-12 years to complete all 10,000 acres. There are about 40
lakes on the property, which comprise about 1,200 acres. They have been used for scuba
diving and have been managed for fish population.
The idea is to create a coalition to acquire the first 3,000 acres, which would be the first step
in malting this regional park happen. In order to do this, the local community (Brazos &
Grimes County, and the cities in those counties) would need to generate $500,000. If that
can be accomplished, it is believed that an equal amount in grant and foundation donations
could be secured. Also, it is felt that this property could be acquired from TMPA for less
than the appraised value, which could also garner some additional matching funds and with
that would go to the Parks and Wildlife for a regional park grant to acquire this property.
The long-range goal is to make this a state park.
Steve recommended that possibly in September have a joint meeting with the Bryan Parks
Board, and tour the proposed regional park. This was an informational item only, and no
motion was made.
13. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement Program.
Steve reported that City Council has given indication that they will support the first phase of
the Lincoln Center expansion. Community Development has also asked that Parks expend
funds that they could not spend on street projects in a timely manner, and they are
recommending that the covered basketball courts be done at Lincoln Center as well. No
motion was made on this item.
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14, Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals and
Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plano No motion was made on this item.
15, Discussion of next meeting dates and possible agenda items. The next meeting will be on
August 12, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. at The Exit 'Peen Center.
16. Adjourn. Bill D. made a motion to adjourn. harry F. seconded the motion. All were in
favor, and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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GREENWAY PROGRAM UPDATE
Acquisitions
Craegor (Priority 2)
Head Lake (Priority 6)
Freeman (Priority 4)
Schultz (Priority 7)
Marsh Reeves (Priority 1)
Thurmond (Priority 2)
Dee Creek Drainage Project (Priority 6 Et 9)
available$3,640,000 1998 bond funds
$1,480,909 spent or encumbereii
City Center - Dee Creek (Priority 2)
Academy Sports - Wolf Pen Creek (Priority 5)
Wolf Pen Creek - Drainage and Trails (Priority 2)
Swoboda (out bid by property owner status) - Dee Creek (Priority 6)
Cashion (status) - Wolf Pen Creek (Priority 5)
®D Butter - Dee Creek (Priority 4)
Ritchie - Lick Creek (Priority 3)
Paul Clarke - Alum Creek (Priority 4)
Crowley/Castlegate - Conservation Easement
Aggieland Fitness Center
- Lick Creek (Priority 3)
Master Development Plan
- Spring Creek, 13.09 acres `Drainage Way"
Master Development Plan
- Ritchey, 41.878 acres "Common Area Lick Creek
Drainage Way"
Master Preliminary Plat -
Castlegate Sections 11, 12, 13 - 10.51 Acres shown as
"Common Area", 8' concrete path shown crossing
Westfield Village Phase 3
- South Fork Lick Creek, Creenway and Detention
2.45 acres
Westfield Village Phase 6
- South Fork Lick Creek, additional parkland adjacent
to greenway, greenway plat
recorded 444/283
Steeplechase Subdivision
- Public Park, Stormwater Detention and ®pen Space
Pebble Hills - Dedication areas are Public Park, Stormwater Detention and
greenbelt
Alexander - Dedication area is greenway and stormwater detention
Estates of Spring Creek
T.C.C. Subdivision - Lot 6
Aggieland Subdivision - 25' greenbelt
Springbrook - Set aside with H®A
Woodland Hills Estates - Parkland, Stormwater Detention, 13.91 acres
Current Projects
,oGreenway Master Plan Update - on hold pending UDO Subdivision Regulation
and Drainage changes. Anticipate mapping (habitat, connectivity,
• •environmental
buffer -q- policy recommendations.
Storm
Water Quality Testing)
* Bee Creek Stream Restoration - ACE Corps Permit, 1 Condemnation
o Wolf Pen Creek Stream Restoration - HDR Conceptual Design
® Safe Routes to School status report
o Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Active Living By Design (966 applications,
38 selected for full proposal) - retrofitting the built environment
® Section 6 USFW Recovery land
COE Section 206
Events
National Day June 7, 2003 -. Healthy -or
Walk To School October ob
ProjectPark Land Dedication Ordinance
Date Received:
Park zone:
Current Zone Balance:
Project Location:
Game of Development:
Applicant:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-mail:
Engineer/Planner:
Address:
City/StateZip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-Mail:
Single Family Dwelling Units
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement:
Proposed Dedication:
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
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$52,934
Sterling Street
Hampton Estates
Glenda Hampton
3416 N. 44th Street, Unit #62
Phoenix, Arizona 85018-6049
Carlomagno Surveying, Inc.
2714 Finfeather Road
Bryan, Texas 77801
979-775-2873
cs@carlomagnosurveying.com
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0.0792 Acres
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Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained?
Fax Number:
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): 8 x $198.00 = $1,584
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee:
Section 10-B-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit): 8 x $358.00 = $2,864
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit):
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit): 8 x $556 = $4,448
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
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Section 1Q-B-4:Park Development |nLieu ofFee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment:
Parks Board review and decision:
Section 1O43'5:Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres?
Uyes, staff recommends:
Section 10-B-7: Prior Park Acquisition
Isthere unexisting park that can serve the proposed
Wolf Pen Creek
Ifyes, staff recommends: Acceptance offee
Section 110-E: Comprehensive Plan
Is the proposed park dedication in compliance with the
Cib/oComprehensive Plan and the Recreation, Park, and
Open Space Master Plan? N/A
Comments:
Section 10-F: Additional Information
1.bland inthe iOU'yaarfloudplain?
a. Detention/Retention?
Acreage hnfloodplain:
Acreage indetention:
Acreage in greenways:
Comments:
No Percentage:
No Size:
Meets Board Policy?
OParmantago:
O Percentage:
O Percentage:
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Section 10-F (of the Parts Land Dedication Ordinance)
10-F. 1 Any land dedication to the City under this section roust be suitable for park and recreation uses.
Consideration will be given to land that is in the floodplain or may be considered "floodable" even though
not in a federally regulated floodplain as long as, due to its elevation, it is suitable for park improvements.
(a) Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that serves the greatest number
of users.
Comments:
(b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial roadways to access
them.
Comments:
(c) Sites should not be severely sloped or have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for
organized recreational activities.
Comments:
(d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements.
Comments:
(e) Detention/retention areas will not be accepted as part of the required dedication, but may be accepted in
addition to the required dedication. If accepted as part of the park, the detention/retention area design must be
approved by the City staff and must meet specific parks specifications.
Comments:
10-F. 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 greenways and/or schools in order to
encourage both shared facilities and the potential co -development of new sites.
Comments:
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(b) A proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designed to restrict reasonable access to the park from
other area subdivisions. Street and greenway connections to existing or future adjoining subdivisions may be
required to provide reasonable access to parks.
Comments:
(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 a public
benefit is established.
Comments:
(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.
Comments:
(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. The developer may request oversize participation
in such an instance.
Comments:
Staff Recommendations: Acceptance of fee.
Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board:
Planning and Zoning Commission:
City Council:
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Date Received:
Park zone:
Current Zone Balance:
Project Location:
Name of Development:
Applicant:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-mail:
City/StateZip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-Mail:
Single Family Dwelling Units:
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement:
Proposed Dedication:
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
Land Dedication Ordinance
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$52,934
Sterling Street
Hampton Estates
Glenda Hampton
3416 N. 44th Street, Unit #62
Phoenix, Arizona 85018-6049
Carlomagno Surveying, Inc.
2714 Finfeather Road
Bryan, Texas 77801
979-775-2873
cs@carlomagnosurveying.com
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0.0792 Acres
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Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained?
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Fax Number:
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): 8 x $198.00 = $1,584
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee:
Section I O-B-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit): 8 x $358.00 = $2,864
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit):
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit): 8 x $556 = $4,448
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
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Section 10-13-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment:
Parks Board review and decision:
Section 10-13-5: Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres?
If yes, staff recommends:
Section 10-13-7: Prior Park Acquisition
Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed
development?
If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of fee
Section 10-E: Comprehensive Plan
Is the proposed park dedication in compliance with the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the Recreation, Park, and
Open Space Master Plan? N/A
Comments:
Section 10-F: Additional Information
1. Is land in the I 00-year floodplain?
a. Detention/Retention?
Acreage in floodplain:
Acreage in detention:
Acreage in greenways:
Comments:
N/A
No Percentage:
No Size:
Meets Board Policy?
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0 Percentage:
0 Percentage:
0 Percentage:
Wolf Pen Creek
Section I 0-F (of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance)
10-F. I Any land dedication to the City under this section must be suitable for park and recreation uses.
Consideration will be given to land that is in the floodplain or may be considered "floodable" even though
not in a federally regulated floodplain as long as, due to its elevation, it is suitable for park improvements.
(a) Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that serves the greatest number
of users.
Comments:
(b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial roadways to access
them.
Comments:
(c) Sites should not be severely sloped or have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for
organized recreational activities.
Comments:
(d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements.
Comments:
(e) Detention/retention areas will not be accepted as part of the required dedication, but may be accepted in
addition to the required dedication. If accepted as part of the park, the detention/retention area design must be
approved by the City staff and must meet specific parks specifications.
Comments:
10-F. 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 greenways and/or schools in order to
encourage both shared facilities and the potential co -development of new sites.
Comments:
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(b) A proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designed to restrict reasonable access to the park from
other area subdivisions. Street and greenway connections to existing or future adjoining subdivisions may be
required to provide reasonable access to parks.
Comments:
(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 a public
benefit is established.
Comments:
(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.
Comments:
(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. The developer may request oversize participation
in such an instance.
Comments:
Staff Recommendations:
Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board:
Planning and Zoning Commission:
City Council:
Acceptance of fee.
Board approved acceptance of fee at July 8, 2003 regular meeting.
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Tel: 409 764 3500
July 1, 2003
Dear Parks and Recreation Board Members:
The Senior Advisory Committee would like to recommend that the Parks and Recreation
Board appoint Yvonne Stevens, Joamia Yeager and Colleen Risinger to serve on the Senior
Advisory Committee for a term of three years. Their terms would begin on July 28"' and
end with the June meeting in 2006. Their applications are attached.
The committee would like to recommend that Joanna Yeager be appointed to serve as
chairman and Robert Meyer serve as vice-chairman for the next year.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Marcl Rodgers
Senior Services Coordinator
(979)764-6371
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Parks & Recreation Board Appointed 71
Committees: 71
Conference Center Advisory Committee El
Lincoln Center Advisory Committee 71
Senior Advisory Committee
Cemetery Committee
Construction Board of Adjustments and
Appeals
CS Business Development Corporation
Facade Improvement Committee
Historic Preservation Committee
Joint Relief Funding Review
Committee
Library Committee
Parks and Recreation Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board
Zoning Board of Adjustments
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Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future?
1. Establish policies and standards for re -appraisal of existing parks, facilities, and
services offered by the Department
® Review quarterly park maintenance standards reports and develop
recommendations regarding levels of service (VS2Sl.a) (In pr°o(rress. I't Quarter
report on January, 14, 2003. 2nd Quarter report on April 8, 2003. 31 Quarter scheduled
for August 12, 2003.)
® Develop a longterm replacement schedule for playgrounds, court surfacing, and
other key facilities (VS2S1.a) (June, 2003)
® Evaluate all leisure service programs offered by the Department and develop
recommendations for improvements (VS2S2.b) (Aquatics Programs presentation oil
November 121h, Athletics Programs presentation on Dec. Ioth Educational Pro rams
presentation oil January}; 14i12 Entertainment Programs presentation on I'eb. 11", and
Supervised Reci�eatiora Progr°arras presentation on Marcli 4`h).
• Develop recommendations for implementation of an Urban Forest Management
Plan (VS2Sl.b) (Plan presented to Council on September 26, 2002, and
recommendations for implementation approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board oil April 8, 2003. Recommendations for the initial recommended implementation
steps included in the FY04 budget requests).
2. Provide more interaction between Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning
and Zoning Commission, and shared vision with the City Council
® Monitor status of Unified Development Ordinance (VS3SI.a)
® Conduct a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss Board goals and objectives
(October 24, 2002).
® Conduct a joint )meeting with the City Council to report on the progress of Board
goals and objectives (April 24, 2003).
• Conduct a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss
Board goals and objectives and other issues (March 6, 2003 - The revised Recreation,
Park, and Open Space Master Plan was presented to the Commission dining the joint
workshop meeting, and approved during the Commission's regular workshop meeting).
3. Provide oversight for the implementation of the Capital Improvement Program
® Woodway Park site plan approval
Q Shenandoah Park site plan approval (Public hearing Allay 6, 2003. Board discussion
May 13, 2003).
® Develop a plan for the use of existing Park Land Dedication Funds
(September 10, 2002)
® WA 'Tarnow Park Corridor Master Plan approval (Presentation of citizen survey to
Board on November 12t'. Ajoint meeting was held on Feb. 18tr` 2003, between the Parks
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FY2003 Goals and Objectives
Board Approval: September 10, 2002
Council Approval: October 24, 2002
Updated: July 3, 2003
Page 1 of 3
and Recreation Advisory Board and the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee. The Lincoln
Center Advisory Committee approved the plan on Februtuy 24, 2003. The Parks, and
Recreation Advisory Board approved the plan on March 4, 2003. The plan was
presented to the City, Council on May 8, 2003).
El Complete all remaining 1998 Bond Fund projects (In progress).
4. Provide planning and coordination for the 2003 Bond Election (VS2S2.e)
El Review and update submitted CIP list
Cl Develop additional recommendations for the CIP
2 Staff/Board presentation to the Citizens Advisory Committee (March 25, 2003).
5. Review and update the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan (VS3S2.d)
• Staff review and update of the current Master Plan, Section I — Introduction
(September 2002).
• Staff review and update of Section V — Inventory and Facilities (September 2002).
• Staff review and update of Section VI — Needs Assessment and Identification
(September 2002).
El Board subcommittee review and comments regarding proposed updates for Section
1, IV, and VI (October 2002 ' ).
R1 Board subcommittee review and comments regarding Section V11 — Prioritization of
Needs and Plan Implementation (November 6, 2002).
EJ Board subcommittee review and comments regarding Section III — Plan
Development Process (October 2002).
• Completion of the Parks and Recreation Department 5-Year Strategic Plan (J"
Draft Complete).
• Public input period for the revised Master Plan
El Board consideration of the revised Master Plan (January 2003).
R1 Planning and Zoning Commission consideration of the revised Master Plan
(March 6, 2003).
2 City Council presentation and consideration adopting revised Master Plan
(June 12, 2003).
6. Provide oversight for the implementation of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex
[21 Memorial Dedication Ceremony on November 11, 2002
21 Complete Phase I development (VS2S2.d) (September 2002)
21 Investigate potential agreement with the College Station Soccer Club for clubhouse
building (Project not feasible at this time)
• Conduct Grand Opening of the Phase I project (Saturday, MQy 17, 2003)
• Review operations and maintenance and make recommendations for Fiscal Year
2004 (Request submitted within the FY04 budget process).
1:1 Review Needs Assessment and update as required
El Develop revisions for Phase 11 recommendations
7. Provide oversight for the design and installation of the batting cages and backstops at
Bee Creek Park
21 Secure funding
0 Approve site plan
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FY2003 Goals and Objectives
Board Approval: September 10, 2002
Council Approval: October 24, 2002
Updated: July 3, 2003
Page 2 of 3
® Complete construction
8. Provide oversight for the installation of the new jogging track at Jack and Dorothy
Diller Park
0 Complete construction (September 2002)
21 Investigate alternative types of surfacing for playgrounds
9. Support implementation of the Greenways Master Plan (VS2S3,a)
® Receive update report from Greenways Coordinator (June 10, 2003).
® Review Recreation, Park, and ®pen Space Master Plan as it relates to greenways
10. Support the City Council°s Interagency Plan on any Park and Recreation related issues
21 Continue dialog with the College Station Independent School District regarding
future school/park developments and programs (presentation to CSISD on
January 21, 2003).
® Continue dialog with the College Station Independent School District and the South
Knoll PTO concerning the potential of rubberizing the South Knoll jogging track
(Interlocdal Agreement approved by the City Council on December 1 9, 2002).
® Continue dialog with 'Texas A M University regarding Hensel Park and Veterans
Park and Athletic Complex (TAMU Nature Trail Planning; TAMU Cross Country
Team).
® Continue to investigate joint programming opportunities with the City of Bryan
Parks and Recreation Department (VS2S2.(:) (In progress — currently in►'estigating
registration sojiware opportunities, George Bush Library Programming, and TMPA
Regional Park).
11. Identify potential new sources of revenue
C1 Identify potential grant opportunities (TP[VD — October 8, 2002)
® Investigate the potential for a donations program (In progress)
® Review user fees and develop recommendations (Fees Subcommittee appointed, and
ineeting scheduled Jbi- April 16, 2003. Scheduled for Parks and Recreation Advisol.y
Board approval May 13, 2003, but the item will be put on a fixture agenda for
discussion).
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FY2003 Coals and Objectives
Board Approval: September 10, 2002
Council Approval: October 24, 2002
Updated: July 3, 2003
Page 3 of'3
[PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT
AND REPAIR SCHEDULE
(Revised June 2, 2003)
Presently, there are five play units within the park system that are recommended for
replacement. The play units in the following parks are listed according to priority. The
year next to the park's name is when the play unit was installed. The prioritized
replacement schedule for the following play units will be determined, as funds are
available. Hopefully, at least one will be replaced per year.
1® Jack and Dorothy Miller Park (2), south -end play unit, 1989
Replace in FY 2003. Although these multi -play units are only 14 years old, it is
recommended to replace the south -end play unit. This is due to its being installed
at too low a depth to accommodate the rubber cushion surface that is to replace
the loose pea gravel as the fall surface. Some parts of the play unit are difficult to
replace because they are no longer manufactured.
.2. Hensel Park, 1986
Replace in 2004. Since this park is on Texas A&M University property, it is
being coordinated with Texas A&M University.
I Bee Creek Park, 1986
Replace in 2004. Replace multi -play unit due to age and difficulty and/or inability
to get replacement parts.
4. Southwood Athletic Park (2), 1984
Replace in 2005. Replace both multi -play units due to age and difficulty and/or
inability to get replacement parts.
5. Lions Park (2), west -side play unit, 1981
Replace with swings in FY 2006. Since there is another newer multi -play unit in
the park, it is being recommended that the west -side play unit be removed and
replaced with swings that will accommodate both baby and children swings.
The play units at Hensel Park, Southwood Park, and Bee Creek Park are in need of
replacement due to the cost and difficulty of obtaining replacement parts. Parts for these
playgrounds are no longer available due to changes in safety standards or the companies
have been bought out making the replacement parts obsolete. When possible, these
obsolete parts must be specially manufactured which increases the cost dramatically.
Replacing the playgrounds at Hensel Park, Southwood Park, and Lions Park will require
separate swing set installations. The play units at Jack and Dorothy Miller Park have no
swings to be replaced.
z
This schedule is subject to change due to the amount of varied use between courts,
changes in cost of service, or availability of funds.
PARK
COURT TYPE
RESURFACING PERIOD
Bee Creek
Quadruple 'Tennis
FY03 d Complete
Central
Double Tennis
FY03 - Complete
Oaks
Full Basketball
FY03 e Complete
Lions
Half Basketball
FY04
Merry Oaks
Full Basketball
FY04
Thomas
Double Tennis
FY04
Anderson
Double Basketball
FY04
Southwood
Double Basketball
FY05
G. K. Fitch
Full Basketball
FY05
J. & D. Miller
Full Basketball
FY05
W. A. Tarrow
2 Full Basketball
FY05
Pebble Creek
Full Basketball
FY05
Edelweiss
Full Basketball
FY06
Emerald forest
Half Basketball
FY06
Lemontree
Half Basketball
FY06
Thomas
Double Basketball
FY06
Sandstone
Full Basketball
FY06
Woodcreek
Half Basketball
FY06
Central
Full Basketball
FY06
Brothers
Half Basketball
FY06
Castlegate
Full Basketball
FY07
Double Tennis
FY07
Southwood
Quadruple Tennis
FY07
(As of June 27, 2003)
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
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Implementation of the CIP Program i Implementation of Special Projects
> Continue to Improve Staff Development implementation of New Programs
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
Implementation of the CIP Program
El Complete the Lick Creek Park Phase I project (In progress)
El Complete master plan and design of Woodway Park
21 Complete master plan and design of Shenandoah Park (Public hearing on May 6, 2003)
11 Complete intergenerational park projects (In progress)
El Complete G.O. 1998 Bond projects (In progress)
R1 Complete Thomas Pool renovation and shade structure (May 15, 2003)
[I Complete acquisition of new cemetery site (in progress)
Continue to Improve Staff Development
R1 Complete Management Academy (Kristin Lehde, Dana Albrecht, Geri Marsh, and Grace Calbert — attended Feb. 17th - 21st),
2 Complete Supervisory Academy (Jimmy Charanza, Keith Fails, Charles Harris, David Hudspeth, Marci Rodgers)
El Complete National Recreation & Park Association Park Maintenance School (I employee)
21 Complete the Texas Nature Trails Construction Workshop (David Wood)
El Complete DPS Debris Management Course (Steve Beachy)
El Complete Customized Media Presentations Workshop (Director, Assistant Director, and Superintendents)
El Complete the "Storms Over the Urban Forest Training" (I employee: Ross Albrecht — attended Feb. 27-28th).
R1 Complete NRPA Revenue Management Training (Peter Larnont — completed February 7, 2003).
E] Complete TAMU Landscape Architect Workshop (Peter Vanecek, Afsaneh Yazdani, David Wood — attended Feb. list & 22nd)
El Attend and participate in the annual TRAPS professional training conference in San Antonio (Steve Beachy, Dana Albrecht, Ross
Albrecht, Jana Cope, Sheila Walker, Patrick Hazlett, David Hudspeth, Marci Rodgers, Vera Solis, Eric Ploeger, Curtis Bingham -
attended on March 26, 27, and 28, 2003. Steve Beachy, Curtis Bingham, and Vera Solis were presenters at the Conference).
Implementation of Citv Council Strategic Issues
Complete the Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan update (Approved by the Parks and Rec. Adv. Board on Jan. 14'h,
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 6". City Council approval on June 12, 2003.
21 Complete the Parks & Recreation Department 2003-2007 Strategic Plan
21 Complete the WA Tarrow Park Corridor Master Plan update (in progress — a Joint Meeting was hold between the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board and the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee on February 18t". The plan was approved by the Lincoln CenterAdvisoty
Committee on Feb. 24"', and approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on March 41". The plan will be presented to the
City Council on May 8ft)
* Achieve a 75% or higher rating on all major categories for Park Maintenance Standards �ln Progress — I" Quarter Report submitted to
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Jan. 14'h. 2n" Quarter presented on April 9 )
* Develop implementation schedule of Urban Forest Management Plan (Plan presented to Council on September 26, 2002, staff has
recomi-riended implementation steps in the FY04 budget process).
* Complete current capital improvement projects (In progress) 1h
21 Comprehensive review of all leisure services programs (Aquatic Programs presentation on November 12 , Athletics Programs
presentation on December Id". Educational Programs presentation on January 14t", Entertainment Programs presentation on Feb.
and Supervised Recreation Programs presentation on March 4ft).
2 Continue to explore cooperative efforts with other agencies (In progress: TAMU Hensel Park, TAMUIVPAC, CSISDISouth Knoll
Jogging Track, City of BryanlMadeley Park and Recreational Software, George Bush Library, TMPA Regional Park Project).
Implementation of Special Projects
Conduct dedication ceremony for Veterans Memorial project (November 11, 2002)
Conduct grand opening of Veterans Parks & Athletic Complex (scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2003)
Investigate feasibility of joint project with College Station Soccer Club (Project is not feasible at this time.)
El Conduct a benchmark survey of similar cities
El Investigate potential sources of additional revenue (/n progress)
* Complete recommendations for future CIP program (Presentation to Citizen's Advisory Committee on March 25. 2003)
* Develop recommendations for existing Conference Center
El Conduct seasonal pay study and develop recommendations (In Progress, working with Human Resources)
R1 Conduct dedication for the Jane Pulley Softball Fields (November 2, 2002)
Cl Purchase Scoreboard for Veterans Park & Athletic Complex (2 scoreboards purchased March 2003)
On behalf of the citizens of Colleze Station, home of Texas A&M Vniversitv, we will continue to
promote and advance the community's quality of life.
Core Services
We will continue to improve high quality customer focused basic city services at a
reasonable cost.
> We will provide infrastructure, with the capacity to meet current and projected needs.
> We will promote public safety and health,
> We will promote effective communication (interdepartmentally and to the public),
)�> We will rehabilitate infrastructure as needed.
> We will provide streets, traffic and transportation systems.
We will provide a workplace that fosters creative ideas for delivery of core services.
Parks and leisure Services
We will continue to promote a wide range of leisure, recreational and cultural arts
opportunities.
> We will maintain an integrated parks system driven by connectivity.
�> We will promote programs and facilities that target all age groups.
> We will promote cultural arts.
> We will pursue regional planning and development efforts.
Planning and Development
We will continue to promote a well -planned community.
We will continue to revise and guide the development process through the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO).
We will continue to support an intermodal transportation action plan.
We will promote well -planned neighborhoods.
Economic Development
We will continue to promote a strong and diverse economic environment,
We will promote the development of strategic areas.
We will continue to strengthen and diversify the tax and job base.
We will promote tourism.
We will promote revitalization and redevelopment.
We will encourage and integrate the city's economic development efforts with
the Research Valley Partnership,
College Station: Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future
PARKS
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June 0 2003
f I h,�mas & Adamson Pool Lighting r
ILick Creek Park Development, Phase I Under Construction
Southwood Senior League Dugout Covers ( Bids Received
IBee Creek Light Pole Replacement On Hold till 11/03
Agreement Complete
Hensel Park Playground Replacement On Hold til 10/03
Cemetery Land Acquisition On Hold
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$2,936,800
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11/02
1116/02
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'98 G.O.
8/02
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$39,067.33 ;
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PK0215
$39,950,
FY'02'Replacement
10/02
12/15/02
$42,942M
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' $25,000
PY•`03 General Fund
3/03
1/31/03
( $20,963.94
Pete
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$15,000
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1/03
1/30/03
$9,300
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$12,000
FY'03 General Fund
2/03
1/17103
$9,936
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$0',
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1130/03
-$22,000
Pete
PK0101
$17,000
98 Bond
5f31/03
4/03/03
$16,200
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$24,200
Improvement Fund
3/31/03
3/03/03
$21,075
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Replacement Account
4103
l 4/03/03
$8,356
Da vad �l
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$110,000
'98 G.O.
3128/03
3110103
$49,990
Ric
PK02051
$277,255
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4/31/03 _
4130103
$242,038
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$19,000
'98 G.O.
5/31/03'
5/2/03
$12,395
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$16;000"
FY'03'General Fund
6103 ':'
6/03
$10497
Pete
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$478,000
98 G.O. /TPWD Grant
10/03
Pete
PK0300
$7,200
Improvement Fund
7/31/03
Pete
PK0303
$68,000
'98 G.O.
1/04
Pete PK0210 $40,000 Replacement Account 5/04
Ross GG9905 $275,000 '98 G.O. Unknown
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CSISID and Rock Prairie PTO to cover $48,612of this cost.
Under Construction
'Bids Received
Pending Contracts
:Out to Bid
In Design
.On Hold
Northgate Park
Eastgate Park Improvements
On Hold
In David Brazos Beautiful
n Design & Zone 2 Funds
Zonal Funds
1 /04
Raintree Improvements
On Hold
Pete
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$0
Zone 4 Funds
Windwood Improve ents
On Hold
Pete
NA
$0
Zone 4 Funds
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03/03 '. 2110/Q3
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$12,29Q
(Brothers, Fitch, Miller Benches I
In Design
David
PK0311
$25,000
Zone 5 Funds
8/30/03
(Jack & Dorothy Miller Park Playgrounds w/Cushion
Bids Received
David
PK0312
$137,000
Zone 5 Funds
10/30/03
$88,889
Southwood Sidewalks I
Under Construction
Pete
PK0313
$17,000
Zone 5 Funds
7/03
$13,719
Lon_ mire Park Play round & Picnic Unit
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On Hold
Pete
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$0
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South Knoll "Rubber Cushion
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$8,000
Zone 6 Funds
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(Anderson Walk and Benches I
On Hold
David
PK0315
$45,0001
Zone 6 Funds
8/29/03
Bee Creek Benches I
On Hold
David
PK0316 I
$12,000
Zone 6 Funds
6/30/03
Anderson Park Swing Set
On Hold
David
PK0314
$12,000
Zone 6 Funds
8/29/03
Sabbard Park Sidewalk I
On Hold
David
NA
$35,000
Zone 6 Funds
9/1/03
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Woodway Park Development [
In Design
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$600,000
Zone 7 Funds
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Shenandoah Park Development In Design Pete NA $200,000 Zone 10 Funds 6/04
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On Hold
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VS 2
Urban Forestry
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Plan Ross
VS 2
Intergenerational
S 2.a
Parks Ric
VS 2
Review Leisure
Peter
S 2.b
Service Programs
VS 2
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Peter
S 2.c
and joint
programming with
City of Bryan
VS 2
Complete
S 2.d
Development of
Ric
Veterans Park
Phase I
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Develop new five-
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VS 2 In tergenerational Parks
S 2.a Ric
Review Leisure Service
VS 2 Programs Peter
S 2.b
VS 2
Cooperative efforts and
S 2.c
joint programming with Peter
City of Bryan
VS 2
Complete Development of
S 2.d
Veterans Park Ric
Phase I
VS 2 Develop new five-year
S 2.e Parks Capital Ric
Improvement Proiects
VS 3 Update Parks Master Plan Steve
S 2d Ric
Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, June 30, 2003
College Station 'Peen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
10:00am
Members Present: Annie Lee Finch, Laura Holmes, Bill Fling, Catherine Lamb, Billy
Lay, Robert Meyer, Haskell Monroe, Deal Nutall, Suzanne Reynolds, Yvonne Stevens,
Betty Vdilborn and Joanna Yeager.
Members Absent: Frank Camplone, Fred Dollar and Dipankar Sen
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
I. Call -to order®
Bill Kling, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 10:04
IL Hear Visitors
No visitors were present
III. Anuroval of minutes from regular meetinLy on av 19, 2003
Haskel Monroe moved that the minutes be approved from the May 19` meeting.
Bill Lay seconded the motion. The motion passed.
TV. Wolf Pen Creek Lower 'frail Dedication and appreciation to Yvonne Stevens
for volunteering,
Yvonne Stevens reported on the dedication ceremony. Yvonne served as a judge
for the children's parade and pet parade. The event was held on Saturday, June 7`h
and featured booths and games for the family.
V. Discussion. consideration and, possible action concerning member
applications for the Senior Advisory Committee..
Marci Rodgers reported that Yvonne Stevens and Joanna Yeager had submitted
applications for the Senior Advisory Committee. Colleen Risinger has also mailed
in an application and the committee was told of her interest in serving on the
committee. Anne Lee Finch moved that Yvonne Stevens, Joanna Yeager and
Colleen Risinger be accepted and recommended to the Parks and Recreation Board
as new members for the Senior Advisory committee for three year terms beginning
July 28, 2003. Catherine Lamb seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Laura Holmes made the motion that the committee recommends Joanna Yeager to
serve as chairman and Robert Meyer serves as vice-chairman for the next year.
Catherine Lamb seconded the motion. The motion passed.
VI. Discussion concerning orientation for new committee members.
The committee recommended that an orientation for new members be held at
9:00am on July 28th at the Teen Center.
VII. Awards presentation
Service awards were presented to Bill Fling, Billy Lay, Anne Lee Finch, Yvonne
Stevens and Joanna Yeager. Mr. Fling, Mr. Lay, Ms. Finch and Ms. Yeager have
served on the committee beginning in 1999. All were congratulated and thanked
for their time and support of senior programs.
Laura Holmes made the motion that the College Station Senior Advisory Committee
submit for the approval of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and
Recreation Board a proposal to the College Station City Council a request for funds, not to
exceed $50,000.00, for the rental of space at Post oak Mall for an office for the Senior
Services Coordinator as well as a gathering place for seniors to meet and information
distributed on senior services in the community. Catherine Lamb seconded the motion.
Bill Lay moved to table the motion. Yvonne Stevens seconded the motion to table. The
motion did not pass. Ms. Holmes motion was voted on and the motion passed. A sub-
committee was formed to research space for seniors at Post oak Fall with Laura Holmes,
Catherine Lamb, Joanna Yeager and Ideal Nutall agreeing to serve. The sub -committee
will meet following the meeting to discuss a meeting date and time.
VIII. Senior Services Coordinator Deport (report attached)
Items for next report: A&M Memorial Park, RSVP Drivers Escort Program
IX. Next meet-ing_ date and agenda. Monday, July 28, 2003
X. Adlourn The meeting adjourned at 11:25am
MONTHLY MEETING
Monday, June 16, 2003 At 12.00 noon
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
College Station, Texas 77840
MINUTES
Staff Present:
Grace Calbert, Conference Center Facility Supervisor
Nita Hilburn, Recording Secretary
Members Present:
Ed Holdredge, Fran Lamb (Vice Chair), Glenda Elledge, Mollie Guin
Members Absent:
None
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 12:25pm.
Pardon -Consider requests for absences of members from meeting.
None
Hear visitors- None
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes:
Fran Lamb made a motion to approve the minutes for April 16, 2003 Regular Meeting. Glenda Elledge
seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Revenue Reports:
Revenue reports were reviewed for April 2003.
Revenues for April 2003 were $ 11,274.24 versus April 2002 of $ 11,549.99
Number of clients served April 2003 were 6,659 vs. April 2002 of 7,262.
Revenue reports were reviewed for May 2003.
Revenues for May 2003 were $ 9,610.78 versus May 2002 of $ 10,353.59.
Number of clients served May 2003 were 4,860 vs. May 2002 of 4,638.
Glenda Elledge motioned to approve the revenue report. Ed Holdredge seconded the motion. Motion
Passed.
Adjourn:
Fran Lamb made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:55 p.m. Glenda Elledge seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
The Next Regular Monthly Meeting will be held at the College Station Conference Center on Thursday
July 24, 2003 at 12:00 noon.
Respectfully submitted,
Nita Hilburn, Recording Secretary
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
JULY2003 CALENDAR
Sunday Alonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1 2 3
7 8 9 10
Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board
Regular Meeting,
7:00 p.m. at
EXIT Teen Center
14
21
15
22
27 28 29
101-1 "B" Girls
Fastpitch
National Tournament
July 28 - Aug 3
jr1day
4
Noon Lions Club
Annual Fireworks
Display George Bush
Library & Museum
Entertainment @
5:30 p.m.& Fireworks
after dark
11
16 17 18
Family Swim Night at
Adamson Lagoon
8:00 p.m.
23 24 25
Council appointments to
Citizen
Boards/Committees
Family Swim Night at
Adamson 8:00 p.m.
30 31
Family Swim Night at
Adamson Lagoon
8:00 P.M.
Saturday
5
12
Starlight Concert Hanna's
Reef
Texas Superguard
Competition
19
Starlight Concert
Big Otis
ASA Men's Slowpitch State
Tournament
July 19-20
Coll
Sunday
3
10
17
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31
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AUGUST.2003 CALENDAR
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8
9
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12 13 14
15
16
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Adamson Lagoon
Advisory
Open Weekends
Board Regular
Only
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
18
19 20 21
22
23
Committee & Board
"
Adamson Lagoon
Member Orientation
Open Weekends Only
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Chambers
6-9 p.m.
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SUMMER SWIM LESSONS
ended.Session 2 of summer swim lessons has
successfully Infants 6 months ,,,
0 older through adults learned to enjoy the
water as
as
water ,..• and 1
Parents in h': Stfish ar class (Parents
ata••' • are proud recipients of
underwater pictures taken of their children
during class. We increased the number of
Q10 pre-school • _nin the Frogsclasses
i •. i� •ai� du% ' o
a _
participation by LongmireDay Care
The total
1 /number
ofindividuals in
the Day and Night lessons was 443, That
figure represents 443 individuals who will
probably be safer in, on and around the
water now a: they J taken R>• Cross
swimming lessons.
During session TWO, 7 young people
participated in the '-d Cross WaterSafety
Instructor•.ss. Since
completed the class, they are now beginning
on-the-job training as Water • ,
itInstructor Aides. Aides assist Water
Safety Instructors in the teaching of
- classes. They provide demonstrations •�
strokesib,
•.',,• swimming skills and providi
more one-on-one help for the students in
class. After completing a total of 200
volunteer hours over two years and another
Aide class, the Aides may apply for positions
as Water Safety Aides and be hired as
assistants. Currently, there are eighteen
Water Safety Instructor Aides enrolled i
the Program. As a small token of
0 appreciation, Aides receive one Park Buc
per volunteer hour served.
t
•.,�. a �' "s �, • -tip �,.�
comments and giving feedback on Parks
bepartment programming and/or staff.
Dear Mayor ,Silvia,
I wanted to take a moment to say what an
enjoyable time that my family, my friends
and I have had at the Wolf Pen Creek's
concerts on .Saturday nights for this
summer. I feel it has been one of the best
events that have happened since the ,Tazz
Festivals that were once sponsored by
College Station. The music in my opinion has
appealed to all interests and the groups
themselves have been top-notch, My hat
goes off to first, you and the City Council
for funding these event.. I want to strongly
encourage you to continue to fund this, not
only in next years budget but also in years
to come. Next, my hat goes off to the staff
that worked very hard to bring this vision to
reality. Again I am grateful for the
concerts, and Thank your Thank you! Thank
you!
- Bruce Karr
,System Civil Engineer
The Texas A&M University System
Facilities Planning and Construction
Athletics ® David Hudspeth and Patrick
Hazlett received this from Stacey Toney,
one of their part time employees:
mg fa Working for you and Patrick in the
Athletics Department is a job I absolutely
love. I honestly feel that I have the best
bosses anyone could ask for. What I most
enjoy is being around the kids and watching
them learn a sport that they can play later
on in life. Watching these kids go through
our program has been such a blessing in my
life. It just amazes me that some of the
kids I refereed in K - 2 flag football, I am
now refereeing in Anior High tackle
0
football. Oh how time flies. Thanks for
giving me an opportunity to be around things
that I love: kids, sports and both of you.
Thanks for your devotion to making our
sports programs such a wonderful
experience!
- Stacey Toney
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NEWS FROM LINCOLN CENTER
On June 2nd, Lincoln Center kicked off "Hot
Fun in the Summertime 2003". Attendance
is running at 200 children per day and an
average of 150 at lunchtime. Summer
participation is expected to average 250
children daily. Thanks to Exit Teen Center,
Aquatics, and Instruction (free swim and
tennis lessons to Lincoln youth) for your
assistance.
June 7th, Lincoln Staff met with Coach
Dennis Franchione and received a $1,000
grant from Coach Fran Charities Inc., for
general use at Lincoln for FY 2003, Further
discussions included an August 16, 2003
Coach Fran 5K Walk/Run. Participants will
receive a t-shirt and free pass to the 2003
TAMU Fightin° Aggie Football Squad Intra-
Scrimmage. Proceeds benefit Lincoln
program and other youth charities in the
Brazos Valley. Other projects with Coach
Fran will be planned in the future.
Local LoweA s House and Garden Center
donated up to $15,000 for special projects
at Lincoln to include landscaping around the
newly added north foyer entrance. Other
collaborators will include Aggie Athletes
Involved and College Station PARD°s Parks °
Planning, the Forestry Division, and West
District Park Operations. The project will be
detailed in the next newsletter.
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Parks Operations FISHING AT CENTRAL PARK POND.
Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations
Superintendent The Texas Department of Wildlife and
Scott Hooks, Parks Operations Supervisor Fisheries will be stocking both the large and
(West District) small ponds at Central Park on Tuesday,
F Gary Marske, Parks Operations Supervisor July 15t". This stocking is not part of the
(South District) regular schedule, but is being done in order
Paul Rucker, Parks Operations Supervisor to conduct creel tests to see how quickly
(East District) the ponds are fished out. They are trying to
Forestry determine how often the ponds should be
Ross Albecht, Forestry Superintendent stocked.
Gerald Guillory, Forestry Supervisor
and through the help and guidance of Steve
Beachy, Parks and Recreation Director.
STARLIGHT MUSICSERIES A SUCCESS
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The second annual Starlight Music Series
has been a huge success with over 34,000 in
attendance so far this year. The on-stage
talent has pleased guests with a wide range
of music styles with everything from rock,
country, folk, pop, gospel, jazz, and Indian
y, Classical music.
In addition to the wonderful talent, guests
have been entertained with the Starlight
Star Search each week prior to the
concerts. Free give-aways including t-
shirts, flashers, Frisbees, Schlitterbohn and
Astroworld tickets, have been very popular
at each event. There are two concerts left
for this season - July 121" Hanna's Reef will
be performing and on July 191" it will be Big
Otis. Admission is free. Families are
encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and
N picnic baskets. The Starlight Music Series
K, is sponsored by College Station Utilities.
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS,
Session 2 of summer swim lessons
successfully ended. Infants 6 month<
older through adults learned to enjoy
6 water as well as water safety and swim
�Y skills. Parents in the Starfish class (Pat
and Infants) are the proud recipient
}underwater pictures taken of their chi
during class. We increased the numb(
pre-school children in the Frogs cic
from session ONE, partly due
participation by Longmire Day Care Ce
The total number of individuals enroll
A-F the Day and Blight lessons was 443.
figure represents 443 individuals whE
probably be safer in, on and arounc
water, now that they have taken Red e
{
swimming lessons.
During session TWO, 7 young p
Participated in the Red Cross Water Si
CYInstructor Aide class. Since they
completed the class, they are now begi
on-the-job training as Water S,
Instructor Aides. Aides assist V
Safety Instructors in the teachin,
classes. They provide demonstratior
" strokes and swimming skills and pr
more one-on-one help for the studer
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volunteer hours over two years and an,
Aide class, the Aides may apply for pos
as Water Safety Aides and be hirE
;« assistants. Currently, there are eigl
r Water Safety Instructor Aides enroll
the Program. As a small tokei
appreciation, fides receive one Park
per volunteer hour served.
The Water Fitness Class continues to be
extremelo ular Burin the summer
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has
months. Anne Baker, certified as a Water
and
Fitness Instructor by the Aquatic Exercise
the
Association, leads a class Mondays - Fridays
�ning
from 9 - 10 a.m. at the Hallaran Pool
vp A
znts
Attendance often hovers around 40. Men
> of
and women of all ages are currently involved
Jren
in this great exercise program. Participants
r of
in the program also have a social luncheon
sses
once a month. An evening Water Fitness
_ a.
to
class is conducted under the leadership of
iter.
Chad Staley, who also serves as a lifeguard
d in
and Cindy Quinn, who is also a land aerobics
chat
instructor. The evening class is composed
-all
will
mainly of those men and women who work
the
away from home during the day and yet see
ross
the many benefits of exercising regularly in
the refreshing, cool, pool environment.`,
y
.ople
fety
SUMMER TENNIS LESSONS
have
oning
The Tennis program is off to a great start
fety
Session ONE of Team Tennis, enrolled a
CID.
ater
total of 81 youth. They participated 3 days
of
a week and learned to play and enjoy the
s of
game of tennis. The new "Games Approach"
wide
helped them learn the game quickly, in a fun
-s in
way and actually get right down to playing
4
200
tennis —which is what their goal is when they
s
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enroll.
lions
as
The Parks and Recreation Department has
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teen
begun an Adult Team Tennis Program. The
;d in
Team Tennis participants meet on Mondays
N"_
of
and Wednesdays, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. While
Puck;
the first session enrollment numbers are
small, activity is fast -paced and then
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participants are truly enjoying learning to
play. They are already competing in game
situations and eager to continue learning
tennis skills.
Session ONE of the night tennis lessons saw
39 beginners, 6 intermediates, and 20 adult
participants. Leanne Stout and Steve Merhi
are the instructors for tennis lessons and
are assisted by several young Tennis
Instructor Aides.
Tennis Instructor Aides and Tennis
Instructors participated in a Coach
Development Workshop held in the Spring.
The "Games Approach" method for teaching
Tennis skills was emphasized. Tennis
Instructor Aides assist the Tennis coaches
in the classes and have been invaluable. At
this time, there are B aides in the program.
This is the first year for the Tennis
Instructor Aide program and we appreciate
the time and commitment these young
people are making as they help teach others
the game of tennis.
REGISTRATION FOR FALLS IMMING
& WATER FITNESS PROGRAMS,
Before you know it, fall will be here and we
are getting ready for itll Beginning on
July 21, 2003, registration will begin for fall
2003 swim lessons and water fitness. There
will be three sessions:
Session I - September 1 - September 25
Session II - September 29 - October 23
(all Session III - October 27 - November 20
This registration will take place Monday-
Thursday at Adamson Lagoon and Thomas
Pools only during swim lesson class times.
After August 7th registration will be
conducted at the Central Park office
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
At this time, the schedule is tentative and
dependent upon instructor availability and
the minimum number enrolled.
PARKS SAFETY COMMITTEE
The Parks Safety Committee has been busy!
The first edition of P & R Safety, a
quarterly newsletter geared towards
increasing awareness of safety issues and m a
health concerns, has just come out. All
Parks and Recreation Department employees
received the newsletter and were able to
read up on topics such as what to do when a
heat wave strikes, poisonous plants, and the
West Nile Virus and other insect -
transmitted diseases.
The Committee, made up of Vera Solis,
Chair; Scott Hooks, Co-chair; Ann Marie
Hazlett, Secretary; Gerald Guillory; Jana
Wood; and Kelly Kelbly meets on a regular
basis to promote their mission, which is:
"To develop and promote a healthy and .safe
environment for all employees and visitors
through the involvement of all individuals
with regards to education, communication,
and safe work practices.
On July 16th the Safety Committee will be
hosting a barbecue and swim party at the
Bee Creek Pavilion from 7:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. for all PARR employees and family
members. Please RSVP to Ann Marie by
July lath
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The following letters were received from
various individuals expressing their
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comments and giving feedback on Parks
Department programming and/or staff.
Dear Mayor .Silvia,
I wanted to take a moment to say what an
enjoyable time that my family, my friends
and I have had at the Wolf Pen Creek's
concerts on Saturday nights for this
summer. I feel it has been one of the best
events that have happened since the Jazz
Festivals that were once sponsored by
College Station. The music in my opinion has
appealed to all interests and the groups
themselves have been top-notch. My hat
goes off to first, you and the City Council
for funding these events I want to strongly
encourage you to continue to fund this not
only in next years budget but also in years
to come. Next my hatgoes off to the staff
that worked very hard to bring this vision to
reality. Again I am grateful for the
concerts and Thank you! Thank you! Thank
- pruce Karr
System Civil Engineer
The Texas A&M University System
Facilities Planning and Construction
Athletics ® David Hudspeth and Patrick
Hazlett received this from Stacey Toney,
one of their part time employees:
Working for you and Patrick in the
Athletics Department is a job I absolutely
love. I honestly feel that I have the best
bosses anyone could ask for: What I most
enjoy is being around the kids and watching
them learn a sport that they can play later
on in life. Watching these kids go through
our program has been such a blessing in my
life. It just amazes me that some of the
kids I refereed in K - 2 flag football, I am
` } now refereeing in Junior High tackle
. `
MINEc.
3
football. Oh how time flies. Thanks for
giving me an opportunity to be around things
that I love: kids, sports and both of you
Thanks for your devotion to making our
sports programs such a wonderful
experience!
- Stacey Toney
NEVUS FROM LINCOLN CENTER
On June 2"d, Lincoln Center kicked off "Hot
Fun in the Summertime 2003 Attendance
is running at 200 children per day and an
average of 150 at lunchtime. Summer
participation is expected to average 250
children daily. Thanks to Exit Teen Center,
Aquatics, and Instruction (free swim and
tennis lessons to Lincoln youth) for your
assistance.
June 7th, Lincoln Staff met with Coach
Dennis Franchione and received a $1,000
grant from Coach Fran Charities Inc., for
general use at Lincoln for FY 2003. Further ENO
discussions included an August 16, 2003
Coach Fran 5K Walk/Run. Participants will
receive a t-shirt and free pass to the 2003
TAMU Fightin' Aggie Football Squad Intra
Scrimmage. Proceeds benefit Lincoln
program and other youth charities in the
Brazos Valley. Other projects with Coach
Fran will be planned in the future.
Local Lowe's Home and Garden Center
donated up to $15,000 for special projects
at Lincoln to include landscaping around the
newly added north foyer entrance. Other
collaborators will include Aggie Athletes
Involved and College Station PARD's Parks all
Planning, the Forestry Division, and West
District Park Operations. The project will be
detailed in the next newsletter.
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June 9-14 and June 16-21, Lincoln youth
between ages 8-12 and middle scholars
attended a residential camp for at risk kids
Camp of the Hills, near Marble Falls,
Texas. The cool thing about it is the Lincoln
Kids got a great behavior report! The
11 Recreation Assistant at the LRC during the
school semester, Chris Field, serves as the
Camp Director for the summer.
Juneteenth 2003 - 125 children ages 6 - 18
and 10 adults/staff, escorted by CSPb,
participated in the 1.2 mile Freedom Walk
to George Bush Library and Museum on
June 17, 2003. Kids had a great history
lesson from "Cowboy Mike", presenter and
historian of African Americans of the Old
West. They also toured the museum and
learned other Wild West facts. Lincoln will
be part of other activities at the George
Bush Library and Museum this summer.
The Juneteenth Carnival was held
June 19, 2003 at 5:00 p.m., as a community
celebration. Lots of games, free food, and
music, and snow cones were there for the
over 400 participants, (young and old) who
attended. Activities took place in the
playground and basketball court area.
Juneteenth Parade - June 14, 2003 - Ten Lincoln girls ages 11-14, the LRC
Soldierettes, placed second in Drill/Step
Team Performance and participated in
Anderson,Texas Juneteenth Celebration on
00 June 19, 2003. Thanks to VARSITY FORD
for use of the truck.
July -August Upcoming events - The Lincoln
Former Students Association Class Reunion
is planned for July 4-6, 2003 LRC. The
National Kids Day Celebration will be held
on August 5, 2003. Sports camps and out-
of-town kid trips are also planned. It is
a
family reunion time at Lincoln, with as many
as eight activities scheduled for
t h e
summer.
PARKS OPERATIONS
MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
This past March, Curtis Bingham, Parks
Operations Superintendent, conducted a
presentation at the Annual Texas Recreation
and Parks Society Conference in San
Antonio. The presentation was on
"Developing and Implementing Parks
Maintenance Standards" and was centered
on the maintenance standards that the
College Station City Council approved back in
March 2001.
Since the presentation, the maintenance
standards and associated specifications and
survey forms were sent to several Parks and
Recreation Departments around Texas that
requested the information. The most resent
request came from Kristen Kennedy, Parks
Superintendent for the City of Murphy. The
Murphy City Council voted and unanimously
approved to adopt these maintenance
standards to be used by their newly
established Parks and Recreation
Department. Murphy is a small, but fast
growing City of about 9,000 people.
Murphy's Parks and Recreation Department
is a small, but growing department in its
early development stage. The Murphy City
Council felt that adopting the College
Station Parks and Recreation Department's
maintenance standards would be a benef it
and a good way to start their new Parks and
Recreation Department.
These maintenance standards were
developed through a lot of hard work by the
following:
Parks Operations
Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations
Superintendent
Scott Hooks, Parks Operations Supervisor
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(West District)
Gory Marske, Parks Operations Supervisor
(South District)
Paul Rucker, Parks Operations Supervisor
(East District)
Forestry
Ross Albecht, Forestry Superintendent
Gerald Guillory, Forestry Supervisor
and through the help and guidance of Steve
Beachy, Parks and Recreation Director.
STARLIGHT MUSIC SERIES A SUCCESS
The second annual Starlight Music Series
has been a huge success with over 34,000 in
attendance so far this year. The on-stage
talent has pleased guests with a wide range
@of music styles with everything from rock,
02 country, folk, pop, gospel, jazz, and Indian
Classical music.
In addition to the wonderful talent, guests
have been entertained with the Starlight
Star Search each week prior to the
concerts. Free give-aways including t-
shirts, flashers, Frisbees, Schlitterbahn and
Astroworld tickets, have been very popular
at each event. There are two concerts left
for this season - July 12 th Hanna's Reef will
be performing and on July 19th it will be Big
Otis Admission is free. Families are
encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and
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picnic baskets. The Starlight Music Series
is sponsored by College Station Utilities.
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From: Pam Springfield
To: Gary Erwin; Ken Livingston
Date: 7/38/038:49AK4
Subject: Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Good Morning!
Congratulations on your appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board! The Board meets
monthly ' normally onthe second Tuesday evening at7:00p.m. The next meeting will beheld un
Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at The EXIT Teen Center on Rock Prairie Road, in Southwood Athletic Park.
Board packets, which include the agenda for the upcoming meeting and the minutes from the previous
meeting along with supporting documentation, will usually be hand delivered to your home on the Friday
before the meeting is held.
I will be sending a "welcome packet" to you by regular mail, which will include minutes from the May and
June meetings, Rau�s�amomw��hu�
The secretary for this Board isour Parks Staff Assistant, Kris Lehde.who is currently out onmaternity
leave. Kris will beback ooAugust 12th'however, ifyou have any questions, Ann Marie Hazlett or(will be
happy to answer them for you (764-3486).
Thank you!
Pamela Springfield
Senior Secretary
College Station Porko& Recreation Department
/079>764-6271
CC: Ann Hazlett; KrisLnhda; Ric Steve Beachy
Ann Hazlett Parks Board Meeting
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From:
"Glen Davis" <DAVlSG@fabtexas.com>
To:
<Ahazlett@cstx.gov>
Date:
7/8/03 11:46AM
Subject:
Parks Board Meeting
I will be unable to attend the July meeting. I will be in Houston
attending an event for my daughter.
:11 11 1 Illiiiip III, II II:
Steve,
Please pass on my pardon request as 1 will not be available tonight due to
another committment.
Thank you,
Jodi Warner
Note, I phoned AnnMarie this afternoon, it appears that the email I sent her
last week did not go through effectively.