HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/2003 - Regular Agenda - Parks Board'**Agenda**
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at 7: 00 p.m.
The EXIT Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
College Station, Texas
1. 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 the regular meeting
of February 11, 2003, and the joint meeting between the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board and the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee on February 18, 2003.
5. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning the revision to the
WA Tarrow Park Corridor Master Plan.
6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning park land dedication
requests for the
Crescent Pointe Development (Zone 4)
Richard Street Subdivision (Zone 3)
7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action concerning leisure program evaluations
for Supervised Recreation
Kids Klub Programs
EXIT Teen Center Programs
Lincoln Recreation Center Programs
8. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a User Fees Subcommittee.
9. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the status of the arboretum.
10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning a process to address joint
school -park projects.
11. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning Park Zone 10.
12. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the Board's issues and
concerns for the joint meeting with the City Council on April 24, 2003 (was
originally scheduled for April 10, 2003).
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13. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the future Capital Improvement
Program.
14. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the current Capital Improvement
Program.
15. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals
and Objectives, and City Council Strategies.
16. Discussion of next meeting dates and possible agenda items:
Joint Meeting between the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning
and Zoning Commission on March 6, 2003, for consideration of revisions to the
Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan.
Regular Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting on April 8, 2003.
Joint Meeting between the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the City
Council on April 24, 2003, for discussion of Board issues and concerns and for
consideration of revisions to the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan.
Joint Meeting between the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the City
Council on May 8, 2003, for consideration of the WA Tarrow Park Corridor
Master Plan.
Potential park site tour of Zone 10 (date to be determined).
17. Adjourn.
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Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Assistant
Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Peter Lamont, Recreation
Superintendent; Jana Cope, Recreation Supervisor (Kids flub); Kelly Kelbly,
Recreation Supervisor (Teen Center); Lance Jackson, Recreation Supervisor (Lincoln
Center).
Board Members Present: John Nichols, Chairman; Don Allison; Larry Farnsworth;
Bill Davis; Glenn Schroeder; Jodi Warner; Glen Davis.
Guest:
Eleanor Williams, Chairperson, Lincoln Center Advisory Committee
Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner
John Hamilton, Developer (Crescent Pointe)
1< Call to order: Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. Pardon — possible action concerning requests for absences of members from
meeting: All Board members were present at the meeting.
3. Hear visitors: There were no visitors present at the meeting.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the regular
meeting of February 11, 2003, and the joint meeting between the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board and the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee on
February 18, 2003:
Bill Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of
February 11, 2003. Larry Farnsworth seconded the motion. All were in favor, and
the motion passed unanimously.
Glenn Schroeder made a motion to approve the minutes from the joint meeting of
February 18, 2003. Don Allison seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the
motion passed unanimously.
5. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning the revision to the WA
Tarrow Park Corridor Master Plan: Eric Ploeger reported that the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board and the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee met on
February 18, 2003, to discuss the proposed WA Tarrow Park Corridor Master Plan.
One of the prominent areas that staff had received direction on at that meeting was to
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retain two (2) existing buildings that were part of the original Lincoln Center, and
rearrange the parking plan. Implementation of the plan was also set up in four (4)
phases:
Phase I - existing building expansion and additional parking;
Phase II - basketball court and cover, and playground relocation;
Phase III- new building and parking expansion; and
Phase IV - water play area/splash park.
Pete Vanecek has redrawn the Master Plan to show those two (2) buildings and the
additional parking. Eric has met with Development Services staff concerning an
approximate 3,500 SF building expansion and additional parking (which would be a
standard of approximately 150 SF per parking space - based on the standard used for
health club facilities). For the first proposed phase of the Master Plan, there would
need to be an additional 28 to 30 parking spaces added. Over 100 additional spaces
would be needed for the full build -out of the four (4) phases of the proposed Master
Plan. Eric added that the Master Plan could be worded in such a way that the number
of parking spaces could be altered, depending on how many are needed at the time
each phase is developed.
Eric stated that if the Advisory Board approves the plan, it will be presented to the
City Council for consideration on May 8, 2003. After some discussion, Bill D. made
a motion to approve the proposed WA Tarrow Park Corridor Master Plan. Glenn S.
seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
6• Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning park land dedication
requests for the:
Crescent Pointe Development (Zone 4): Steve introduced Staff Planner
Molly Hitchcock. Molly pointed to a site map that showed the proposed
development and how it relates to the land -use plan. The proposed development
is outlined in red on the map, and is located between Highway 6 and east of
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex.
Steve stated that the purpose of this item is not to accept a certain park site, but
for the Board to provide a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, as well as guidance to the developer John Hamilton, concerning
park issues.
Steve referred to the site map. He stated that there are two (2) concerns from the
staff s standpoint:
1) Staff sees a need to have the development connected with a pedestrian
access to Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. This is important because
it will provide park access to users of the new hotel/conference center, as
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well as to residents who are located to the west of the new Copperfield
Drive extension.
2) The extension of Copperfield Drive will create a fairly major
thoroughfare. The distance from Veterans Park and Athletic Complex and
residents from the east side of Copperfield Drive will be over '/2 mile. So,
staff feels that there will be a need for a neighborhood park facility on the
east side of Copperfield Drive.
Steve stated that there would be a need for a detention/retention facility, and there
have been discussions with Mr. Hamilton to co -locate that with the required park
land dedication.
Mr. Hamilton discussed the proposed development. He stated that the intention is
to spend approximately $870,000 on landscaping to enhance the development.
The goal is to create an access point to Veterans Park and Athletic Complex to
help market the development.
John N. asked Mr. Hamilton what his concept would be for a neighborhood park.
Mr. Hamilton responded that there have been discussions on having some type of
a detention/retention facility with a water feature as part of a park land dedication.
However, at this time it would be difficult to forecast any plans because the
number of dwelling units for the development has not been determined.
After some discussion, Glen D. made a motion to approve the development in
concept and requested that the developer 1) provide access to Veterans Park and
Athletic Complex on the west side of Copperfield Drive, and 2) provide park land
dedication that would meet specifications for a neighborhood park on the east side
of Copperfield Drive. Pill D. seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the
motion passed unanimously.
:• Richard Street Subdivision (Zone 2): This proposed single-family, two (2)
dwelling -unit development is located on Richards Street. The total land
dedication requirement would be 0.019 acres. The total cash dedication
requirement would be $1,112. Staff is recommending the acceptance of the fee in
lieu of land.
Glenn S. made a motion to accept the fee in lieu of land for the Richard Street
Subdivision. Jodi W. seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion
passed unanimously.
7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action concerning leisure program
evaluations for Supervised Recreation:
Kids Klub Programs: Jana Cope gave a presentation on the Kids Klub After
School Day Care Program (refer to program evaluation form and PowerPoint
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presentation). The Kids Klub program was established in 1987 as a joint venture
between the City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department and the
College Station Independent School District (CSISD). The Parks and Recreation
Department is responsible for the program management and CSISD is responsible
for the fiscal administration.
This year's enrollment peaked at 781 children, and there is currently a staff -to -
student ratio of 1:12. The program is currently set up to serve 950 children, and
for the first time in its history, there is a capped enrollment at Rock Prairie
elementary school. Jana stated that 100% of the participants enrolled in the
program are CSISD students, and approximately 13% of those participants are on
a reduced tuition program. The Kids Klub Program is self-supporting, and all of
its revenue is generated through tuition fees. The program also receives funds
through the Community Development Block Grant Program to offset the cost of
the reduced tuition program.
Don A. asked if liability was a concern. Steve responded that liability is certainly
a concern. However, staff members are trained on the childcare "do's and don'ts"
and on crisis and risk management. In fact, Jana has taken CSISD's training
protocol, and adapted it to the Kids Klub Program. Steve added that Jana was
recently named a member of the Board of Directors for the Texas After -School
Association (TAA), and additionally, she has been asked to serve as a liaison
between the TAA and the National School Age Care Alliance (NSACA).
Staff recommends continuation of the program. The Board commended Jana on
her program.
EXIT Teen Center Programs: Kelly Kelbly has been tasked with coming up
with innovative programs that gets kids (ages 12 to 16 years old) to come to the
EXIT Teen Center. One of the functions of the Teen Center is to serve as an after -
school program, where kids can hang out, work on homework, play games, or
play on the computer. She said that the Center is open on Friday nights until
11:00 p.m. for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.
Kelly gave a presentation on the EXIT Teen Center Programs (refer to program
evaluation forms).
- Teen Talk: This program runs every Tuesday night. It is an opportunity for
the kids to come in, free of charge, and participate in discussion groups on
various issues that may affect them (i.e. abuse, sex, teen pregnancy, job and
college applications, and sports beyond high school).
Staff recommends continuation of the program.
"eXtreme11 EXIT: This is an outdoor adventure program that provides
activities such as fishing, horseback riding, paintball games, and gun safety
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training. The program runs every Saturday in an eight week series. Kelly
added that there is a minimal extra fee to participate in this program.
Staff recommends continuation of the program.
- VIP Field Trip Package: This is a program that provides an overall field trip
package deal that includes snacks, lunches, and transportation to an event (i.e.
trips to "Spashtown", baseball games, and movies), for a minimal fee.
Staff recommends continuation of the program.
Bill D. noted that there are similar programs being offered in the community. He
asked if the Department had explored doing collaborative programming with
other agencies. Kelly responded that she has been looking into joint programming
so as not to duplicate resources. One example of this effort is the discontinuation
of the Explorer Post Program because the same activities are being offered
through the "eXtreme EXIT" program.
John N. asked what the participation level at the Teen Center is. Kelly stated that
the Teen Center averages about 30 kids per day after school. The average is about
150 to 200 kids on Friday nights, and that number increases in the summer. She
added that the maximum number of kids that they will allow in the Center at one
time is 260.
John N. asked what staff training is required for the Teen Talk Program. Kelly
responded that the program is directly supervised by one of her general staff
members. Staff determines whether to bring in a certified counselor, depending
upon the topic (i.e. sex, pregnancy, and abuse).
Lincoln Recreation Center Programs:
Lance Jackson gave a presentation on the Lincoln Recreation Center Programs
(refer to program evaluation forms).
- Martin Luther King Musical Celebration: Staff recommends the
continuation of the program.
- Juneteenth Celebration: Staff recommends the continuation of the program.
Staff further recommends possibly expanding this program to the Wolf Pen
Creek Amphitheater every third year of the celebration.
- Fall Fest: Staff recommends the continuation of the program.
- Easter Egg Hunt: Staff recommends the continuation of the program.
- Breakfast with Santa: Staff recommends the continuation of the program.
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- Boys and Girls Club Programming: Staff recommends the continuation of
the program to support the mission of the Boys and Girls Club of America in
conjunction with the development of the Lincoln Recreation Center's Youth
Activities.
Lance distributed a `Boys and Girls Club" flyer and a customer rental handbook
for the Lincoln Recreation Center. He stated that the Lincoln Center has worked
with the Boys and Girls Club since 1991. There are approximately 450 to 500
kids who are registered through the Club that come to the Lincoln Recreation
Center, in addition to those kids who have memberships at the Center. The office
hours for the Center are from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lance stated that the Center
has a good relationship with CSISD. The Center picks up approximately 60 kids
from school on a daily basis.
In the summer, the Center turns into an extended day care program, and is open
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The center takes care of approximately 230 to 250
kids per day during the summer.
Currently, the Lincoln Center employs three (3) full-time/benefited employees,
and fifteen (15) temp/seasonal employees. In addition, the Center also has access
to 20 to 25 Texas A&M University students who work through the Mork State
Program. John N. asked if the Lincoln Center works with alumni who volunteer
their time back to the Center. Lance responded that he is in touch with the
Lincoln Former Students on a daily basis.
Lance stated that the Lincoln Recreation Center also serves as a rental facility.
Steve stated that Supervised Recreation concludes the program evaluations for
2003. He added that the Department is responsible for over 1,000 kids every day
after school through supervised recreation. He added that the real strength of the
Parks and Recreation Department is through the programs offered, and the
foundation of those programs is the supervisors who run them. John N. suggested
seeking the help of volunteers to research possible grant opportunities that could
assist with program funding.
After some discussion, Bill D. made a motion to commend the supervised
recreation programs that the Parks and Recreation Department offers to the
community. Larry F. seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion
passed unanimously.
8. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a User Fee
Subcommittee: John N. appointed the following Board members to serve on the
Fiscal Year 2004 User Fee Subcommittee: Glen D., Glenn S., and Larry F. Bill D.
was appointed as an alternate. Kristin Lehde will check calendars and set up a
subcommittee meeting in April.
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9. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the status of the arboretum:
Steve pointed to an aerial photograph of the arboretum area, which is located on the
southeast portion of Bee Creek Park, along the channel. He said that for a number of
years, there have been discussions concerning what to do with the drainage area to
control flooding problems. The Drainage/Utility District was formed with the specific
purpose of funding drainage capital projects. There is a plan that is approximately
95% complete that will address drainage issues. If that plan is approved, there will be
some land acquisition required in some places up stream, and the project will go out
to bid in the summer or fall, and will take approximately one year to complete.
Steve added that John N. has met with members of the community and residents of
the arboretum area who would like to repair some of the arboretum's trail structure
and interpretive signs, and who have scheduled a Big Event project with the
Operations and Forestry staff to begin additional cleanup of the arboretum area.
John N. added that the citizens that he had met with felt that the arboretum needed to
be cleaned up. After some discussion, he suggested that staff work with citizens
groups to examine possible improvements and redevelopment of the arboretum, and
come back to the Board with a report at some point in the future.
This item was a report only, and no motion was made.
10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning a process to address
joint school -park projects® During the joint meeting between the City Council and
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on October 24, 2002, there was discussion
concerning joint projects between the Parks and Recreation Department and the
School District. This item is a follow up from the January 14, 2003, meeting, at which
the discussion was focused on the possibility of developing a policy statement that
would establish guidelines and criteria for future funding requests for potential
school/park and neighborhood/park projects.
Eric P. had done some research on the possibility of school park projects similar to
projects that have been done in the City of Houston, through a School Park Program
called SPARK. This is a cooperative effort between the neighborhoods, the schools,
the school district, and the private sector to help schools in areas most in need of park
development, such as in low-income neighborhoods. The program is set up on a
grant -type process funded primarily by Community Development Block Grants.
Eric said that the SPARK program is a way to access Community Development funds
to place parks on school property. He added that in College Station, Community
Block Grant funds are approved by the City Council, so there would not be a need to
go through many organizations to obtain those funds if Council chooses to fund the
projects. Eric stated that the school district maintains the parks once they are
installed, which is an advantage to the City.
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Steve stated that the point of discussion was to discuss the possibility of coming up
with a conceptual policy for how to govern these types of project requests (i.e.
school/park and neighborhood/park projects), and presenting the policy to the City
Council to determine if they will fund it. If approved, a process could be developed
that would establish guidelines and criteria for handling future requests. Steve stated
that a funding request cycle with a request submittal deadline could also be
established that could help coordinate funding requests with the City`s budget cycle.
Steve suggested coming up with a preliminary policy statement that could be used as
a discussion point during the joint meeting between the City Council and the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board on April 24th, to determine if the Council will support
it.
After some discussion, Glen D. suggested coming up with an outline policy statement
that could be brought to the Board during their April 8th meeting, and having the
Board come to a consensus on it before it is presented to the Council during the joint
meeting on April 24th,
This item was intended for discussion only, and no motion was made. A draft policy
statement will be brought to the Board during their meeting on April 8, 2003.
This item was intended for discussion only, and no motion was made.
11. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning Park Zone 10: During the
February 11, 2003, meeting, the Board requested staff to 1) prepare a comprehensive
graphic that would detail the sidewalks, thoroughfares, safety crossings, park sites,
and greenbelts within Park Zone 10, and 2) provide a projection of estimated park
land dedication funds in that zone, based on the projects that have been reviewed to
date.
Eric P. referred to a graphic map of Zone 10, which included the requested
information (also included in the Board packets). The graphic would serve as
background information that the Board would need to determine where they would
like to see park land dedication funds spent within that zone, particularly as it relates
to the request from residents of the Alexandria Subdivision for a neighborhood
playground if a portion of a greeenway were to be dedicated to the City.
This item was a report only, and no motion was made.
12. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the Board's issues and
concerns for the joint meeting with the City Council on April 24, 2003: After
some discussion, the Board was in consensus on presenting the following items to
Council for discussion during the joint meeting with Council and the Board on
April 24, 2003.
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- Discussion and consideration of the revised Recreation, Park, and Open Space
Master Plan (note: Consideration of the Recreation, Park, and Open Space
Master Plan has been moved to the June 12, 2003, Council agenda);
- Discussion and consideration of a potential policy statement for joint
school/neighborhood park development;
- Discussion and consideration of the upcoming bond election, with emphasis on
the Phase 11 development of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex as a high
priority of the Board;
- Discussion and consideration of the need for park land in the Northgate area; and
- Discussion concerning the improved dialogue between the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning park land
dedication issues.
The Board will review a draft memorandum to the Council that includes the above
Board issues and concerns at their regular meeting on April 8th.
This item was intended for discussion only, and no motion was made.
13• Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the future Capital
Improvement Program: Steve stated that the Board received a revised schedule of
Citizen Advisory Committee meetings. The Parks and Recreation Department will be
presenting their list of projects to that committee on March 25, 2003.
This item was a report only, and no motion was made.
14. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the current Capital
Improvement Program: During the meeting of January 14, 2003, the Board had
inquired about the progress the City has made in acquiring three (3) lots in the
Northgate area for a potential park, and requested staff to obtain a report from the
consultant who is working on the Northgate Master Plan.
Steve stated the City's Economic Development Director has relayed the Board's
concerns to the consultant, but that she has not yet received a response.
This item was a report only, and no motion was made.
15. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Department Goals
and Objectives, and City Council Strategies: There was no discussion on this item.
16. Discussion of next meeting dates and possible agenda items:
Joint Meeting between the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning
and Zoning Commission on March 6, 2003.
- Consideration of the revised Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan.
Regular Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting on April 8, 2003.
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Consideration of a draft policy statement for joint school/neighborhood park
development.
- Update on the Urban Forest Management Plan.
- Update on the Parks and Recreation Department's Presentation to the Citizen's
Advisory Committee on March 25, 2003.
Review of memorandum from the Board to the City Council in preparation for
the joint meeting on April 24, 2003.
Joint Meeting between the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the City
Council on April 24, 2003.
- Discussion of Board issues and concerns.
Tour of Park Zone 10
- Possible dates: April 22nd and April 29' (from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
17• Adjourn: Bill D. made a motion to adjourn. Jodi W. seconded the motion. All were
in favor, and the meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
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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:
Engineer/Planner:
Address:
City/State:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-Mail:
Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication
Single Family Dwelling Units:
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement:
Proposed Dedication:
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$20,877
Between Highway 6 and East of Veterans Park & Athletic Complex
Crescent Pointe
John Hamilton
3131 Briarcrest Drive
Bryan, Texas 77802
979-731-8711
Kling Engineering
4101 Texas Avenue, Suite A
Bryan, Texas 77802
979-846-8212
Unknown
Acres
Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained?
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit):
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee:
Section 10-B-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit):
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit):
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit):
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
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Section 10-B-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment:
Parks Board review and decision:
Section 10-B-5: Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres?
If yes, staff recommends:
Section 10-B-7: Prior Park Acquisition
Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed
development?
If yes, staff recommends:
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?
Comments:
Section 10-Fe Additional Information
1. Is land in the 100-year floodplain?
a. Detention/Retention?
Acreage in floodplain:
Acreage in detention:
Acreage in greenways:
Comments:
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Percentage:
Size:
Meets Board Policy?
Percentage:
Percentage:
Percentage:
Section 10-F (of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance)
10-F. 1 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
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: The Master Development Plan shows 54 acres of
apartment/townhomes. Although the applicant gives no dwelling unit count, with an approximate density
of 15 dwelling -units per acre, the total number may be as high as 810 units.
This would require a 6.4-acre land dedication. It is a guess as to what may be developed because the
applicant has not provided a final count.
Staff will attempt to provide additional information and develop a recommendation before the Board reviews
the project.
Section 10-Go Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board:
Planning and Zoning Commission:
City Council:
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Date Received:
2/27/2003
Park zone:
3
Current Zone Balance:
$5,466
Project Location:
Richards Street
Name of Development:
Richards Subdivision
Applicant:
Jay Burch
Address:
P.O. Box 9925
City/State/Zip:
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone Number/Fax:
979-690-1000 Fax Number:
E-mail:
Engineer/Planner:
Kerr Surveying
Address:
505 Church Street
City/State:
College Station, Texas 77841
Phone Number/Fax:
979-268-3195 Fax Number:
E-Mail:
Single Family Dwelling Units: 2
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement: 0.019 Acres
Proposed Dedication: 0
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained? No
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): 2 x $198 = $396
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee: $396
Section 10-B-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit):
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit):
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit)
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
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2 x $358 = $716
2 x $556 = $1,112
Section 10-B-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment:
Parks Board review and decision:
Section 10-B-5: Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres? NA
If yes, staff recommends:
Section 10-8-7: Prior Park Acquisition
Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed
development? Wolf Pen Creek
If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of the fee in lieu of land
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? Yes
Comments:
1. Is land in the 100-year floodplain?
a. Detention/Retention?
Acreage in floodplain:
Acreage in detention:
Acreage in greenways:
Comments:
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Percentage:
Size:
Meets Board Policy?
Percentage:
Percentage:
Percentage:
Section 10-F (of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance)
10-F. 1 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
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 the fee in lieu of land.
Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board:
Planning and Zoning Commission:
City Council:
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COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXt
SCALE: 1 INCH = 20 FEET
SURVEY DATE: 01 - 17-03
C PLAT DATE: 01-21-03
REVISED: 02-04-03
JOB NUMBER: 03-0048
CAD NAME: 03-0048
CR5 FILE: RICHARDS (cont); 03-0048 (job)
PREPARED BY: KERR SURVEYING CO. PREPARED FOR: JAY BURCH
505 CHURCH STREET, P.O. BOX 269 P. O. BOX 9925
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77841 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 7784
PHONE (979) 268-3195 PHONE (979) 690-1000
A, C
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September 9 0
Brlaf Dezcr�pfion- The Kids Klub is a recreation al -based after -school program, We
currently
cafeteria, operate in each elementary and intermediate school in College Station. We havo;
the use of the gym,
fields
are Monday through Fri1. from 0 0 .i •
� r
affordable price. Our goa� is to provide the children with recreational and enrichment
experiences that foster their positive development. Our Hope is that the children will
achieve academic and behavioral success in the classroom as a result of these positive
experiences.
Yin
et i avket AC e. School-aqe Gender: _i %F
Number of NII o ants- 766 (120 reduced tuitioc participants
Mai u Pass e Pa Ufaadc 950
parcent Satisfied on Partacinant Surrveyo`-� - 90% (avq. 4.5 out of 5)—
*Please sec attached sample survey.
[Tuifion ees— $20 Registration and $85 monthiv tuition
Pro�acted Budast 119 ,695
Pr0ecte P_avroiio $056a604
ProWcted Revenue,$554,570
Stair Comments. Kids Klub benefits Colleoe Station most importantlyby providing safe
place for children. The children benefi t from the rel-ationships established with their peers
and the vounq adults who supervise them.
Confinue Prouram: The Kids Klub Proaram should definitelv continue to operate.
.Otherwise there would be approximately 760 children with no where to oo after -school.
Program Evaluation
Program Name: eXtreme EXIT
Brief Description: An outdoor, adventure -based learning program designed to provide youth hands-on
experiences to aid in their leadership development, decision making skills and how to go bevond their
limits.
Location(s): EXIT Teen Center/ Destination of Activitv
Date(s): Fall. Winter, and Summer (Each season consists of 8 trips)
Target Market Age: 12-18 Gender: M/F
Number of participants: 12/series
Maximum Possible Participation: 14/series
Percent Satisfied on program evaluation: 100%
(Attach summary of surveys)
Fees: $25.00/participant
Budget: $5600.00 ($1860.00/series)
Expenditures: $1467.00 (Based upon one completed season since program implementation)
Revenues: $0.00 (No fee for the first series as it was a pilot for our program: however, for the series we are
now operating we have recovered $300.00 in fees).
Survey Results (If available): Our vouth felt "pushed to their limits and bevond" as the activities were "cool
and exciting" (especially the ropes course, scuba diving and rock climbing).
Staff comments: As facilitators encouraging leadership during experiences where our kids were out of
their comfort zone, thev, too, felt "pushed to their limits".
What are the benefits of the Program? Youth growing uD in a societv of video games, televisions and email
are getting back to the basics of nature. Our kids went through camping demonstrations, basic water safety
skills and so much more. Thev were forced on a natural level to cope with things that were new and
foreign to them. Our program has also created a wonderful working relationship between the citv and
TAMU Outdoors.
Continue Program: Yes / No Why or why not? Our department made the decision to let Explorer
Post fade into eXtreme EXIT. Without this Drogram, we lose one of the onlv programs providing our vouth
with outdoor education.
Program Evaluation
Program Name: VIP Field TriD Package
Brief Description: An overall DackaEe includine field trios, snacks, lunches and a disposable camera
designed to enable youth a guaranteed spot on all field trips scheduled for that season by the Teen Center.
Location(s): EXIT Teen Center/ Destination of trip
Date(s): Fall, Winter, SDring Break, and Summer
Target Market Age: 12-18 Gender: M/F
Number of participants: 14/season
Maximum Possible Participation: 14/season
Percent Satisfied on program evaluation: 90%
(Attach summary of surveys)
Fees: Varies based upon series of activities ($50.00475.00)
Budget: $9000.00 ($2250.00/season)
Expenditures: $2076.54 (Based upon one season completed since the implementation of this DroRram)
Revenues: $1050.00 (Based upon fees of one season at $75.00)
Survey Results (If available): Participating vouth were extremely Dositive about the Drop -ram. They
enioved the choice of trips (includine such adventures as Wonderworld, SDlashtown. Paintball, Houston
Zoo and much more). The only negatives responders expressed focused on the choice of food (thev pot
tired of sandwiches).
Staff continents: Thev eniov the trips more than the kids!
What are the benefits of the Program? As with most of our Drosrams. there is no alternative. A large
maioritv of these kids eet a chance to zo places that workine or absent Darents simply don't have the time
to experience with them. The trips break uv the monotonv of han2in2 out at the Teen Center.
Continue Program: Yes / No Why or why not? Without this Droeram, these kids would auicklv become
bored at the Teen Center, and find something else to do (which would more than likelv be negative and
unDroductive).
Program Evaluation
Program Name: Teen Talk
Brief Description: A discussion series designed to focus on issues facing our youth. Guest sneakers and
panel discussions provide an avenue for our kids to express concerns, ask questions and discuss life
experiences. Program meets one night a week for ten weeks Der season.
Location(s): EXIT Teen Center
Date(s): Fall, Winter, and Summer
Target Market Age: 12-18 Gender: M/F
Number of participants: 22 (avg. Der session)
Maximum Possible Participation: unlimited
Percent Satisfied on program evaluation: 65%*
(Attach summary of surveys)
Fees: $0.00
Budget: $1200.00 ($400.00/season)
Expenditures: $365.00 (based upon one fully completed season)
Revenues: $0.00 (Though, we have had kids ioin after attending this program: therefore. imDacting our
membership revenues).
Survey Results (If available): *Survey taken after one series, adiustments made this fall have resulted in a
satisfaction rate of 100%. ToDics being discussed by the kids in these sessions were then being taken
outside the sessions by staff, so we are careful to maintain confidentiality within that meeting. Also, we
now have a better gauge for which speakers will be successful with our vouth.
Staff comments: "It's neat to see the realization in the kids as they see us (the staff) go from iust being
there to have fun to really seeing us as concerned, caring counselors."
What are the benefits of the Program? With so many of our youth coming from broken homes or multiDle
working Darent households, they are too often lost in the shuffle. Nobodv thinks to ask what is going with
them, "after all, they're iust kids, what could they have to worry about". We realize these kids actually
have a lot to deal with, such as abuse, drugs, divorce, college. and Deer Dressure. Our Drogram Drovides
an avenue to deal with their issues in a Dositive realm.
Continue Program: Yes / No Why or why not? The only similar alternative is a Drogram offered
through STAR for kids who are already in trouble. Our Drogram is working toward prevention.
Program Evaluation
Program Name: EXIT Teen Center- General Operations
Brief Description: A safe place offering supervised recreation and after school education, designed for
vouth/bv youth. We offer the only place in the Brazos Valley created solely for teens to call their own.
Location(s): 1520 Rock Prairie Rd.. Southwood Athletic Comolex
Date(s): Year-round
Target Market Age: 12-18 Gender: M/F
Number of participants: 12,465 (FY02)
Maximum Possible Participation: Unknown
Percent Satisfied on program evaluation: 83%*
(Attach summary of surveys)
Fees: $10.00/yr or $1.00/day
Budget: $170.000.00 (FY03)
Expenditures: $150.000.00 (FY02)
Revenues: $7000.00 (FY02)
Survey Results (If available): *Combination of all programs and general operations as we were trvina out
new programs. rules and policies.
Staff comments: Number one response made by staff members. "I iust wish there had been a place like this
when I was a kid".
What are the benefits of the Program? The 12 to 18 year old population is now recognized as the "most at -
risk" group in our society due to the lack of supervised recreation. We offer tutorials, counseling, trips,
ODED and fun. Nowhere else in this area can teens become involved in a urogram specifically designed
for them.
Continue Program: Yes / No Why or why not? Beyond the reasons listed above, studies have shown
that this age group, when unsupervised. quickly falls into destructive behavior patterns (ie drug use,
vandalism and sexual activity). We are addressing this Droblem successfully and continue to grow.
Parks s m/, 'i /fr Recreation Department
Program Evaluation
2002
Program Dame- Musical Celebration MLK (Second Saturday in January)
Supervisor: Lance Jackson
Cost Center- 001-5382-654
Year Started- 1985
Dumber of Participants- 300-500
Ages Served- All
Fees (if any) -tee
'total Expenses. 7'8-44
Total Revenue. none
Goal of program- Community involvement, educational, awareness and leisure
fa Brief Description of Program -
Annual two- hour community musical celebration. An annual
commemorative to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His life, current significance,
and legacy. Program consist of a west speaker, great local spiritual choirs,
and Brazos Valley participation.
2. Describe why this program should be continued or discontinued -
Community eagerly anticipates and participate. Deed to loop for ways to
lower cost.
30 What changes do you recommend if the program continues?
Keep finding ways to keep the message consistent each while changing
elements of program to meet expectations of participants.
Tips-
p
Iw a�& �a s and Recreation Department
Program Evaluation
2002
2
Program Name. aJuneteenth Celebration (second teenth Fridav of June)
Supervisor. Lance Jackson
Cost Center. 001-5382-654
Year Started. 1985
Dumber of Participants. 400-500
Ages Served. all
Fees (if any). aw e
Total Expenses. 'la date S1541 00 (does not include all temp seasonal salaries)
Total Revenue. none
(Goal of Program. Historical preservation, educational, and leisure
to Brief Description of Program.
Annual two- Dour community celebration commemorating the freedom of
Texas slaves. Spiritual theme with guest choirs, African heritage context,
involving skits, poetry, community involvement and local talent. Guest
speaker delivers message bordering theme. Event held in conjunction with
other Brazos Valley events.
2. Describe why this program should be continued or discontinued.
It is a reaffirmation for immediate community surrounding Lincoln facility
along with Lincoln Former Students participation. Community anticipates
event yearly. Event is relatively low cost. Equipment and supplies not at
issue. Biggest cost is usually food cost for program guest.
3. What changes do you recommend if the program continues?
Were looking to expand .luneteenth Celebration to Wolf Pen amphitheater
every third year of the annual celebration. Many organizations, including the
Brazos Valley Juneteenth Committee and newly formed Brazos Valley
African American Art Festival, will be supportive of a joint collaborative and
resourcing. Celebration is one few formally commemorated in this area. Will
need the support of Department if program is allowed to expand every three
years to Wolf Pen Amphitheater.
Parks and Recreation Department
Program vale tion
2
Program Name. Fall Fest
Supervisor: Lance Jackson
Cost Center: 001-5382-654
Year Started. 1995
Number of Participants- 500
Ages Served, All
Fees (if any)- 00 fd vUA� �tF
Total Expenses. SIM SAD
'dotal Revenue- S482.13
Coal of Program- Parent -child interaction in a safe recreation setting
10 Brief Description of Program -
Fallfest9 an annual seasonal special event, is patronaged by the immediate
community. Includes up to 15 carnival activities and haunted house. Live
radio broadcast and supported by four TAMU service organizations
20 Describe why this program shouRd be continued or discontinued -
Low cost family fun and alternate activity to traditional neighborhood trick
or treating. Recommend continuing.
3. What changes do you recommend if the program continues`
Add one off duty officer to promote safety; otherwise No other changes
recommended.
Parks and Recreation:part e t
Program Evaluation
2002
Program Name. Easter Eim Hunt (Good Fridav)
Supervisor: Lance Jackson
Cost Center: 001-5382-654
Year Started: 1985
Dumber of Participants: 300
Ages Served: Children 11 and under
Fees (if any) — wag
Total Expenses. Donatflan generated activity tow impact to hudget
Total Revenue- none
Goal of Program: to foster parent -child/ family interaction in recreation setting
1. Brief Description of Program'
Recreational activity for neighborhood children to participate in annual
holiday fun. Children are segregated by age and given opportunity to locate
hidden eggs about green space surrounding facility. Four course run are
assembled.
20 Describe why this program should he continued or discontinued:
Great holiday fun for families, minimal cost, and community collaboration.
CSFD, local churches, '1 AMU Zi Betha Sigma Sorority, and local radio
station donate time and resources.
3e What changes do you recommend if the program continues`?'
No changes recommended
Parks and Recreatione art e t
Program val ation
2002
Program Name.- Breafast with Santa
Supervisor- Lance Jackson
Cost Center: 001-5382-654
Year Started.- 1988
Number of Participants. 250
Ages Served. children under 13
Fees (if any) -mace
Total Expenses. Since usingro�,ect # il,Ct11M r %706.00
'dotal Revenue- none
(Coal of Program. to foster parent -child/ family interaction in recreation setting
10 Brief Description of Program:
Cho -Sponsor activity with TAMU's Delta Sigma Theta Inc., who solicit
donations throughout the Brazos Malley Community to meet Christmas
needs of low income children. Recreational activities for neighborhood
children are designed to participate in while waitng to speak with Santa. The
children eat breakfast prior to receiving presents.
20 Describe why this program should be continued or discontinued-.
Deed for continue collaboration to augment service organization's (Delta
Sigma Theta) service to community and support each others similar mission..
Both organizations have uniquely bonded throughout the years to provide
many other activities to children and families.
30 What changes do you recommend if the program continues`
No changes recommended
Parks and Recreatione art et
Program Evaluation
2002
Program Flame- Bovs and Girls Club Programming
Supervisor- Lance Jackson
Cost Center. 001-5382-654
Year Started. 1991
Number of Participants. Over 500 club members
Ages Served- 6-18
Pees (if any)- ®/
Total Expenses. %4.1147.M
Total Revenue, 13907.04
Goal of Program- Youth Development
1. Brief Description of Program.
After school youth services to disadvantaged children is the primary focus.
Core program areas include 1. Sports, fitness, and recreation 2. Health and
Life 3. (Career and Leadership Dev. 4. Education and Career S.The Arts.
Program also involves access to specialized programs, services, and
resources. Internet support as well. Off site opportunities. Team approaches
and collaboratives to serve the youth in area. Staff provides after school
transportation and tutorial and computer services for children. Summer
program operates 9-10 weeps out of a year.
2. Describe why this program should be continued or discontinued -
We desire to continue to support the mission of the Boys and Girls Club of
America at the juncture of the development of Lincoln Recreation Center
youth activities. We have seen and document more support from the local
affiliate, the Brazos Valley Boys and Girls Club. The Center staff implements
all core programmed activities effectively and closely monitors regional and
national initiatives which engages our youth to be caring, active, and
productive citizens. Participation in our character and leadership,
educational, and girls sports activities were way up last year in numbers.
Afterschool participants equaled 125 daily and summer participation
numbers were at 230 participants daily. We have noticed that most children
look forward to three aspects of our programming. One being field trip
experiences, two being special activities and the other being afterschool home
work assistance and access to computers.
There are many successful collaborative projects with as many as 30 social -
health youth directed agencies and volunteer service organizations to assist
the Lincoln Center staff in meeting the needs of its primary customers.
We reserve the right to be autonomous in our club programming for youth
and until further commitment to quality is received from local affiliate and
equaled to the City of College Station.
3. What changes do you recommend if the program continues
No recommendations at this writing.
Parks and Recreation Department
Program Evaluation
2002
Program Name. African American History Week and Soul Food Luncheon
Supervisor- Lance Jackson
Cost Center- 001®5382-654
Year Started- t 995
Dumber of Participants- over 300
Ages Served. All
Fees (if any) -tee
Total Expenses- Est S806 00 since running lrnject num ber
Total Revenue- Food Vendor Genergtes own reveu-up
Goal of Program. Educational and cultural enrichment
f a Brief Description of Program,
Variety of interactive activities promoting African American History for one
week during February each year. Children are involved with story telling,
art work and displays, occasional field trip, and educational activities.
TAMU Service organizations and Lincoln Former Students and community
participation as well. Soul food luncheon held on fourth Thursday of
February. Meal catered by local vendor. Many City employees participate
each year.
2. Describe why this program should be continued or discontinued -
Has significant relevance and impact to immediate community as it relates
to the history, pride, and tradition of the Lincoln-W.A. 'Farrow Park
corridor. We desire to continue this activity.
3. What changes do you recommend if the program continues?
None at this writing.
PARKS AND
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL
waIMPROVEMENT y KLAND
DEDICATION
IaIN PROJECTS
mo.F0 ¢ 3
February
Capital Improvement Projects
S.
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> >'>:>dn«
p....... ......
Thomas Pool Renovation
Under Construction
Thomas Pool Shade Cover
Under Construction
Lick Creek Park Development, Phase I
Under Construction
Southwood Athletic Park Improvements
Under Construction
Thomas & Adamson Pool Lighting
Under Construction
�sntral Park Lighting Improvements
Under Construction
Central Park Softball Field Improvements
Under Construction
Southwood Senior League Dugout Covers
In Design
Bee Creek Light Pole Replacement
In Design
Hensel Park Playground Replacement
On Hold
Cemetery Land Acquisition
On Hold
Lincoln Center Expansion/Improvements
On Hold
.................... $...
Ric
PK0205
$277,255
FY '02
Ric
PK0104
$19,000
'98 G.O.
Pete
PK0069
$478,000
98 G.O. /TPWD Grant
David
PK0076
$119,000
'98 G.O.
Pete
PK0302
$16,000
FY'03 General Fund
Pete
PK0101
$17,000
'98 Bond
David
PK0300
$24,200
Improvement Fund
Pete
PK0300
$7,200
Improvement Fund
Pete
PK0303
$68,000
'98 G.O.
Pete
PK0210
$40,000
Replacement Account
Ross
GG9905
$275,000
'98 G.O.
Ric
$0
CDBG
• • w w
y".,Tt3
]Under Construction
7
w•
JBids Received
• • •Contracts
0
10ut to Bid
i
lin Design
10n ••
ITotal
4/31 /03
4/31 /03
10/03
3/28/03
4/31 /03
5/31 /03
3/03
7/31 /03
1 /04
Unknown
Park Land Dedication
Northgate Park Ac uisition
On Hold
..
�Eastgate
Park Improvements
In Design
Wolf Pen Creek Trails
In Design
Raintree Improvements
On Hold
Im....rovements
On Hold
k�\Windwood
5• b,. •.�5` a .. I�'
(Edelweiss Park Pedestrian Bridge & Vegetation
Complete
Southwood Athletic Park Playground Covers I
Out to Bid
Brothers, Fitch, Miller Benches I
In Design
Jack & Dorothy Miller Park Playground Cushion
In Design
(Southwood Sidewalks
On Hold
ILongmire Park Playground & Picnic Unit
On Hold
F
South Knoll Rubber Cushions
Agreement Complete
(Anderson Walk and Benches I
On Hold
Bee Creek Benches I
On Hold
1
Anderson Park Swing Set
On Hold
Gabbard Park Sidewalk I
On Hold
t:
Woodway Park Development I
Pending Land Acq.
ff MW
3
Shenandoah Park Development I
On Hold
Pebble Creek Park Im rovements/Tot Playground I
_ �a ,� - --
ZYk y�
On Hold
Note: $0 budget - To be determined
Zone 1 Funds
Pete Brazos Beautiful
& Zone 2 Funds
Zone 3 Funds
Pete NA $0 Zone 4 Funds
Pete NA $0 Zone 4 Funds
David
PK0216
$17,700
Zone 5
Funds
Pete
NA
$21,000
Zone 5
Funds
David
NA
$25,000
Zone 5
Funds
David
NA
$0
Zone 5
Funds
Pete
NA
$0
Zone 5
Funds
Pete
NA
$0
Zone 5
Funds
Ric NA
David NA
David NA
David NA
David NA
Ric PK9803
$8,000 Zone 6 Funds
$40,000 Zone 6 Funds
$12,000 Zone 6 Funds
$12,000 Zone 6 Funds
$35,000 Zone 6 Funds
1 /04
03/03
4/31/03
6/30/03
8/29/03
Unknown
8/29103
6/30/03
8/29/03
9/1103
$600,000 Zone 7 Funds Unknown
Pete NA $0 Zone 10 Funds
Pete NA $0 Zone 11 Funds
I -- Intergenerational Project
Under Construction
0
Bids Received
0
Pending, Contracts
Out to Bid
0
1
In Design
4
Pending Land Acquisition
1
On Hold
11
2/10/03 $17,700
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Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future!
City of College Station
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Fiscal Year 2003
Goals
(Not Prioritized)
Establish policies and standards for re -appraisal of existing parrs, facilities, and
services offered by the Department
❑ Review quarterly park maintenance standards reports and develop recommendations
regarding levels of service (VS2S1.a) (Ist Quarter report on January 14, 2003).
❑ Develop a long-term replacement schedule for playgrounds, court surfacing, and
other key facilities (VS2S1.a)
❑ Evaluate all leisure service programs offered by the Department and develop
recommendations for improvements (VS2S2.b) (Aquatics presentation on
November 121h meeting; Athletics presentation on Dec. I e; Educational Programs
on January 14th, Entertainment Programs on Feb. 11 th, and Supervised Recreation on
March 4th).
❑ Develop recommendations for implementation of an Urban Forest Management Plan
(VS2SL b) (Plan presented to Council on September 26, 2002).
Provide Ignore interaction between Parrs and Recreation Advisory Board and
Planning and Zoning Commission, and shared vision with the City Council
❑ Monitor status of Unified Development Ordinance (VS3SLa)
❑ 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 (.scheduled for April 24, 2003)
❑ Conduct a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss Board
goals and objectives and other issues (Scheduled for March 6, 2003).
Provide oversight for the implementation of the Capital Improvement Program
❑ Woodway Park site plan approval
❑ Shenandoah Park site plan approval
Q Develop a plan for the use of existing Parr Land Dedication Funds
(September 10, 2002)
❑ Lincoln Center/Tarrow Park site plan approval (Presentation of survey to Board on
November 12th. A joint meeting was held on Feb. 18th, 2003, between the Parks and
.Recreation Advisory Board and the .Lincoln Center Advisory Board, the Lincoln
Center Advisory Committee approved the plan on February 24, 2003. Scheduled for
Board consideration on March 4, 2003, and Council consideration on May 8, 2003).
❑ Complete all remaining 1998 Bond Fund projects (In progress)
Provide planning and coordination for the 2003 Bond Election (VS2S2.e)
Q Review and update submitted CIP list
❑ Develop additional recommendations for the CIP
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FY2003 Goals and Objectives
Board Approval: September 10, 2002
Council Approval: October 24, 2002
Updated: February 28, 2003
Page 1 of 3
0 Staff/Board presentation to the Citizens Bond Committee (Scheduled for March 18,
2003).
Review and update the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan (VS3S2.d)
0 Staff review and update of the current Master Plan, Section I — Introduction
(September 2002)
2 Staff review and update of Section V — Inventory and Facilities (September 2002)
W Staff review and update of Section VI — Needs Assessment and Identification
(September 2002)
Rl Board subcommittee review and comments regarding proposed updates for
Section 1, IV, and VI (October 2002)
• Board subcommittee review and comments regarding Section VII —
Prioritization of Needs and Plan Implementation (November 6, 2002)
• Board subcommittee review and comments regarding Section III — Plan
Development Process (October 2002)
• Completion of the Parks and Recreation Department 5-Year Strategic Plan (I" Draft
Complete)
• Public input period for the revised Master Plan (On -going until approved)
• Board consideration of the revised Master Plan (January 2003)
[I Planning and Zoning Commission consideration of the revised Master Plan
(Scheduled.1br March 6, 2003)
13 City Council presentation and consideration of ordinance adopting revised Master
Plan (scheduled for April 24, 2003)
Provide oversight for the implementation of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex
* Memorial Dedication Ceremony on November 11, 2002
* Complete Phase I development (VS2S2.d) (September 2002)
* Investigate potential agreement with the College Station Soccer Club for clubhouse
building (1n progress)
* Conduct Grand Opening of the Phase I project (ScheduledJbr.A11a.y 17, 2003)
* Review operations and maintenance and make recommendations for Fiscal Year 2004
El Review Needs Assessment and update as required
El Develop revisions for Phase 11 recommendations
Provide oversight for the design and installation of the batting cages and backstops
at Bee Creek Park
• Secure funding
• Approve site plan
El Complete construction
Provide oversight for the installation of the new jogging track at Jack and Dorothy
Miller Park
0 Complete construction (September 2002)
El Investigate alternative types of surfacing for playgrounds
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FY2003 Goals and Objectives
Board Approval: September 10, 2002
Council Approval: October 24, 2002
Updated: February 28, 2003
Page 2 of 3
Support implementation of the Greenways Master Plan (VS2S3.a)
❑ Receive update report from Greenways Coordinator
❑ Review Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan as it relates to greenways
Support the City Council°s Interagency Plan on any Park and Recreation related
issues
® 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 (Interlocal Agreement approved by the City Council on December 19,
2002).
Q 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.c) (In progress — currently investigating
registration software opportunities)
Identify potential new sources of revenue
❑ Identify potential grant opportunities (TPWD — October 8, 2002)
❑ Investigate the potential for a donations program (In progress)
❑ Review user fees and develop recommendations (appointment of a subcommittee
scheduled for March 4, 2003)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FY2003 Goals and Objectives
Board Approval: September 10, 2002
Council Approval: October 24, 2002
Updated: February 28, 2003
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS &RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FY03 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
> Implementation of the CIP Program >- Implementation of Special Projects
Continue to Improve Staff Development y Implementation of New Programs
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
Implementation of the CIP Program
❑ Complete the Lick Creek Park Phase I project (In progress)
❑ Complete master plan and design of Woodway Park
❑ Complete master plan and design of Shenandoah Park
❑ Complete intergenerational park projects (In progress)
❑ Complete G.O. 1998 Bond projects (In progress)
❑ Complete Thomas Pool renovation and shade structure (in progress)
❑ Complete acquisition of new cemetery site (In progress)
Continue to Improve Staff Development
❑ Complete Management Academy (Kristin Lehde, Dana Albrecht, Geri Marsh, and Grace Calbert - attended Feb. 17th -
2fst).
R1 Complete Supervisory Academy (Jimmy Charanza, Keith Fails, Charles Harris, David Hudspeth,
Marci Rodgers)
❑ Complete National Recreation & Park Association Park Maintenance School (I employee)
0 Complete the Texas Nature Trails Construction Workshop (David Wood)
El Complete DPS Debris Management Course (Steve Beachy)
E3 Complete Customized Media Presentations Workshop (Director, Assistant Director, and Superintendents)
0 Complete the "Storms Over the Urban Forest Training" (I employee: Ross Albrecht - attended Feb. 27-28th).
EI Complete NRPA Revenue Management Training (Peter Lamont - completed February 7, 2003).
EI Complete TAMU Landscape Architect Workshop (Peter Vanecek, Afsaneh Yazdani, David Wood - attended Feb. 21st
& 22nd)
Implementation of Citv Council Strategic Issues
❑ Complete the Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan update (Accepted by the Parks and Rec. Adv. Board on
Jan. 14th, a joint meeting is scheduled with the Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission an March 6th , and a
joint meeting with the City Council on April 24 th)
❑ Complete the Parks & Recreation Department 2003-2007 Strategic Plan (first draft complete)
❑ Complete the Lincoln Center/Tarrow Parks Master Plan update (In progress - a Joint Meeting with the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board and the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee was held on February 18th, the plan was
approved by the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee on Feb. 26"', and the Plan is scheduled for Council consideration
on May 8t")
❑ Achieve a 75% or higher rating on all major categories for Park Maintenance Standards (In Progress - 1't Quarter
Report submitted to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Jan, 141h)
❑ Develop implementation schedule of Urban Forest Management Plan (Plan presented to Council on September 26,
2002).
❑ Complete current capital improvement projects (In progress)
RI Comprehensive review of all leisure services programs (Aquatic Programs presentation on November 12, 2002, Athletic
Programs presentation on December 10, 2002, and Educational Programs presented on January 14, 2003, Entertainment
Programs presented on Feb. 11, 2003, and Supervised Recreation presented on March 4, 2003)
❑ 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).
Implementation of Special Projects
21 Conduct dedication ceremony for Veterans Memorial project (November 11, 2002)
❑ Conduct grand opening of Veterans Parks & Athletic Complex (scheduled for May 17, 2003)
❑ Investigate feasibility of joint project with College Station Soccer Club (In progress)
❑ Conduct a benchmark survey of similar cities
❑ Investigate potential sources of additional revenue (In progress)
❑ Complete recommendations for future CIP program (In progress)
❑ Develop recommendations for existing Conference Center
❑ Conduct seasonal pay study and develop recommendations
21 Conduct dedication for the Jane Pulley Softball Fields (November 2, 2002)
Implementation of New Prourams
❑ Complete implementation of Challenger sports program (Challenger Bowling to being in the summer of 2003)
❑ Begin operation of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex
❑ Implementation of cemetery software program
Updated: February 28, 2003
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City of College Station
STRATEGIC PLANS IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR 2002-03
VS 2
S 1.a Park Maintenance Curtis
Standards
VS 2
S 1.b Urban Forestry
Plan
VS 2
2
S
Intergenerational
Parks
VS 2
Review Leisure
S 2.b
Service Programs
VS 2
Cooperative efforts
S 2.c
and joint
programming with
City of Bryan
VS 2
Complete
Development of
S 2.d
Veterans Park
Phase 1
VS 2
Develop new five-
S 2.e
year Parks Capital
Improvement
Projects
VS 3
Update Parks
S 2d
Master Plan
Ross
Ric
Peter
Peter
Board Review of 411 Board Review of 1st
Quarter Quarter
10/22/02 1/14/03
Installation of
intergenerational park
features ongoing ... x
Aquatics programs Athletic programs Educational'
reviewed reviewed programs reviewed
11 /12/02 12/10/02 1/14/03
Phase I Construction
Veterans Memorial
Investigate College
Completed as of
Dedication 11/11/02
Station Soccer Club
Ric September and
building agreement
Phase I Maintenance
In progress ...
activities begun
Complete Parks Board
and Staff input
Ric
Draft of Plan
approved by Parks
Advisory Board
Steve 1/14/03
Ric
Parks Board joint
meeting with
Planning & Zoning to
review plan on 3/6/03
NOTE: Shaded items have been completed. Revised February 21, 2003
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VS 2 Park Maintenance Board Review of 21d Quarter
S 1.a Standards Curtis
VS 2 Urban Forestry Plan
S 1.b Ross
VS 2
Intergenerational 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
Complete Development of
VS 2
Veterans Park
Ric
S 2.d
Phase 1
VS 2
Develop new five-year
S 2.e
Parks Capital
Ric
Improvement Projects
VS 3
Update Parks Master Plan
Steve Council to consider the
S 2d
Ric revised plan
Grand Opening
scheduled for
May 17th
Board Review of 31d
Quarter
Senior Advisory Committee
Program Planning Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 5, 2003
Lincoln Center
1000 Eleanor Street
12:30pm
Minutes
Members Present: Catherine Lamb, Yvonne Stevens, Robert Meyer, Dipankar Sen,
and Suzanne Reynolds.
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers
I. Welcome and Lunch
II. Discuss Programs for seniors not currently offered.
The city's role should be one of information for services available. The
City would serve as a resource to guide citizens to programs or organizations
that could assist them. The sub -committee discussed programs currently
offered with Senior Friends and The (:cold Medallion Club. Robert Meyer saw
the Golden Eagle as a very useful vehicle to promote senior programs in our
community. Mr. Meyer also listed several areas listed in the yellow pages that
might be of interest to seniors. (see attached list) The city should promote
services through the following outlets:
® Flyers/brochures
® City Newsletter listing a number for seniors to call to use as a reference
® All news media
® Computers (city web site)
® Church newsletters
® Senior "hotline"
2. Day Trips
Day trips are important and city should continue to offer transportation for day
trips.
3. Lecture Series
Lectures and topics of interest should be offered once a month at a city facility
during the day. The committee felt that health topics were currently covered
through Senior Friends and The Gold Medallion Club and that the City should
strive to find speaker on new topics such as current issues that would expand
the mind. These events should be free to the public and open to all. Suggested
locations were the College Station Conference Center, Teen Center, or the
Utility Department training room.
4. Game Day
A new program to consider would be opening the Teen Center for games on a
weekly basis. The city would provide dominoes and cards as well as the use of
the pool tables.
III. Discuss program for A&M architectural students
designing a Senior Center.
The committee reviewed the program presented to the students in the fall by Susan
Rodiek and added their suggestions for rooms and their size.
1. Lobby: 800 sf -add information center for brochures and flyers.
2. Multi -purpose Room: 2200sf — add dividing walls, and stage (movable)
3. Pool Hall — change name to Game Room with a folding wall.
4. Delete second floor
Rooms to add:
1. Library/Reading room —500 sf include a coffee bar
2. Weight room with exercise equipment— 1000 sf
IV. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 2:30pm
Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 24, 2003
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
1:00pm
Minutes
Members Present: Bill Kling, Chairman; Frank Camplone, Fred Dollar, Annie Lee Finch,
Laura Holmes, Catherine Lamb, Billy Lay, Robert Meyer, Haskell Monroe, Neal Nutall,
Suzanne Reynolds, Dipankar Sen, Yvonne Stevens and Joanna Yeager.
Members Absent: Betty Wilborn
Student Vistors: Robert Koeorburg, Liesl Frazier, Laura Love, Missy Flint, Charles
Schneider, Tara Fitzpatrick, Neil Marx, Lindsay Gavos, Brad Shipman and Doug Bell
Staff. Peter Lamont and Marci Rodgers
I. Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Bill Kling at
1:00pm.
II. Hear visitors. No visitors
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on January 27, 2003.
Haskell Monroe made the motion that the minutes be approved. Robert Meyer
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
W. Meet with A&M Architecture students to discuss design for a senior center project.
A&M students attended the meeting to discuss the project with the Senior
Advisory Committee as their "client". This is a hypothetical assignment. The
students asked questions in order to understand the client's goals for the senior
activity center and to confirm the final program. The committee responded with
good suggestions and other considerations. The students will be in contact with
Marci Rodgers as the coordinator for the project. A final presentation is scheduled
for April 16t'
V. Committee Reports:
Program committee: See attached minutes
CIP committee: Billy Lay who is a member of the CIP committee reported that
the committee met for the first time last week and will continue to meet for the
next eight weeks on Tuesday evenings. Mr. Lay explained that the committee was
given a list of 55 proposed projects submitted by the city staff with a total price tag
of $60 million. The committee has been asked to prioritize and cut the projects to
total approximately $30 million. The committee is also open to consider projects
not listed and Mr. Lay suggested the senior advisory committee and citizens
contact him or other members on the CIP committee to express their wishes. Mr.
Lay said that there would be public meetings once the items were prioritized.
Fred Dollar made the motion that Billy Lay express the wishes of the senior
advisory committee to the CIP committee. Neal Nutall seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
Neal Nutall made the motion that the senior advisory committee recommends to
the city that ballots be constructed in such a way that the projects be listed and
voted on separately and not as one project. Catherine Lamb seconded the motion.
The motion passed.
VI. Senior Services Coordinator Deport. See attached report.
VII. Next meeting date and agenda. The committee would like to have a representative
of the Silver Haired Legislature speak at a future meeting and continue to have a
CIP Committee report. The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 31 s` at
10:00am
VIII. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40pm
Senior Services Coordinator Report
February 2003
Senior Day at the Capital
What a day! The Area Agency on Aging sponsored four buses from the Brazos Valley to attend
the big event in Austin. The city sponsored refreshments for two busses and the Gold Medallion
Club provided for two. Approximately 200 seniors participated from our area including Lincoln
Center, residents from Lulac and the Villas and seniors from Madisonville and Brenham Senior
Centers. Seniors met with our state representatives and enjoyed a day of activities at the Capital.
We left Post Oak Mall at 7:30am and returned at 4:30pm. Approximately 4000 — 5000 seniors
visited the Capital from all around the state.
Singing with Seniors
The College Hills Head Start children performed for the seniors at Lincoln Center for a
Valentine's Day party on Thursday, February 13`h. We had 36 children and 16 seniors who shared
valentines and cookies and punch.
Valentine Ballroom Dance
On Thursday, February 13t11 from 7:OOpm- 9:30pm a dance was held at the College Station
Conference Center with approximately 20 participants. We had a DJ provide the music and
decorated for Valentine's Day. Refreshments were served and each lady left with carnations
donated by Post Oak Florist and HEB store. St. Joseph Gold Medallion Club co -sponsored the
event. Participants paid $5.00 each. The next dance will be held on Thursday, March 20tt' at the
College Station Conference Center.
Third Friday Bridge
On Friday, February 21 we had four tables for bridge at the Teen Center from 9:30am-12:30pm.
This arrangement seems to be working better than meeting at the Annex. Each month a member
from the group contacts the list of players to remind them of the time and place. Anyone is
welcome to play and there is no fee. The next meeting is Friday, March 21st
Computer Club
The group continues to grow and they have now purchased their own computer for demonstration
and class use. The club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the College
Station Utilities Dept. on Graham Rd. with the exception of February 26 h the club will meet at the
College Station Conference Center. The club will not meet during Spring Break, but will meet on
March 26t".
Classes
New Computer Classes and others will begin the last week of March. Classes offered will include
Beginning and Intermediate Computer Classes as well as Internet basics, Jazzercise, Rug Hooking,
Chair Caning, Bridge, Smocking. All registration takes place at the College Station Parks and
Recreation Dept. There is a cost for these classes.
Seniors Expo
The planning committee for Seniors Expo 2003 is preparing for a bigger and better Expo. Letters
and applications for booths will be mailed by March 1". The day is scheduled to begin at 9:00am-
4:00pm at the Brazos Center on Wednesday, May 281h. The booth fees are $40.00 and include
lunch for two. No items are to be sold, but information may be distributed. There is no fee for
seniors to attend the event. (Stay Tuned)
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, December 10,2003 AT 5:15p.m.
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 5:17pm
Pardon -Consider requests for absences of members from greeting:
None
Hear visitors- Kristen Harper and Lynn Reed with the Dynacisers group were visitors and gave a
presentation to the Conference Center Advisory Committee. They gave a chronological history of
Dynacisers. They also gave reasons they believe Dynacisers should be considered a non- commercial
status at the non- commercial rate fee.
Chair, Molly Guin, thanked Ms. Harper & Ms. Reed for attending and said, the committee will certainly
consider the Dynacisers concerns.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes:
Fran Lamb moved to accept the minutes for November 12, 2002 Regular Meeting as written. Ed Holdredge
seconded the motion.
Revenue Reports:
Revenue reports were reviewed for November 2002.
Revenues for November 2002 were $ 7,967.37 versus November 2001 of $10,366.67.
Number of clients served November 2002 were 5,887 vs. November 2001 of 6,936.
Fran Lamb moved to accept the Revenue Reports. Glenda Elledge seconded the motion
Adjourn:
Ed Holdredge moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:59pm. Fran Lamb seconded the motion.
The next meeting will be held at the College Station Conference Center on January 15, 2003 at 12:OOnoon.
Respectfully submitted,
Nita Hilburn, Recording Secretary
1. Call to order. LRC Advisory Committee Chairperson Eleanor Williams called the
meeting to order at 5:50 p.m.
2. Pardons. Received pardons from Lance Jackson for being late.
3. Hear visitors. None.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the regular
meeting of January 13, 2003, were approved as read.
5. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the LRC Advisory Committee
2003 Workshop. The motion was moved and seconded that the Committee have a
workshop with a proposed date of March 1, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Committee members will email Eleanor by Thursday, February 13, 2003, to let
her know if proposed date is ok.
Lance will give the Committee a quarterly calendar of upcoming activities and a
list on the updated goals for the Center.
6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the W. A. Tarrow Update
Presentation. Lance informed the Committee that the presentation is rescheduled
for February 18, 2003, at a Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board and the LRC Advisory Committee. The meeting will start at 5:45 p.m.
Lance advised the Committee Mr. Beachy will give a presentation and that all
attendees will receive a packet. The packet will have some drawings of the
proposed Master Plan. Lance further advised the Committee that most of the stuff
submitted by the LRC Advisory Committee has been incorporated.
7. Reports:
• Public Relations Subcommittee:
Chairperson Eleanor Williams stated that Carl Dethloff, Subcommittee Chair,
was absent and that she would call him since he has not attended the past few
meetings.
Chairperson Williams informed the Committee about the following:
1. Inroads internship opportunities (passed out a brochure).
2. Dr. Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General, will be at Texas A&M on
March 18, 2003, at 2:00 p.m.
3. Boys and Girls Club Banquet was excellent.
® Adolescent Outreach/Education Subcommittee:
Debra Thomas advised the Committee that the Youth Questionnaire was
submitted to Lance in a timely manner and was not sure if it was disseminated
at the MLK Program. Eleanor will check with Lance.
Chairperson Williams advised the Committee that TAKS Training will be
within the next week or so.
® All Means All Committee: Nothing to report
LRC Supervisor's Report:
Lance told the Committee that LRC is collaborating with Maria Pitre on the
TAKS Training..
The summer goals for the LRC will be ready by the end of March for the
Committee to view.
8. Future agenda items. Committee members will email agenda items.
9. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
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) 764-3733.
DRAFT
Revised Recreation, Park, and ®pen Space Master Plan
Listed below are the major items that were revised in the Recreation, Park, and Open
Space Master Plan originally approved in July 1999.
Section I — Introduction
(Updated Dentographies)
- Population figures from the 2000 Census were utilized. The original Master Plan
utilized population figures derived from the 1990 Census.
- The Park Land Dedication Ordinance was revised and approved by the City Council
in January 2002.
Fee Increases:
Single -Family Multi -Family
�1999 $452 $345
2002 $556 $457
- The Park Zone lines have been redrawn to include additional property recently
annexed by the City. The intention is to approve these new zone lines when the
revised Master Plan is approved.
Section V — Inventory
- An inventory update was completed to show all additional parks and facilities. Major
changes included the addition of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex and Castlegate
Park. A new community park site on Rock Prairie road was also acquired.
- The inventory section was updated to include the completed 1998 bond program
projects. All of these projects are scheduled to be complete in 2003.
- The number of developed parks has increased from 30 to 33. (Additions of Madeley
and Castlegate Parks, and Veterans Park and Athletic Complex.)
- Tennis court availability has increased from 12 to 27 due to successful cost sharing
projects with the College Station Independent School District.
- Softball field and soccer field inventories have increased with the addition of
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex.
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DRAFT
Section VI — Needs Assessment and Identification
(New Service Levels Established)
Ratio of acres per 1,000 citizens:
1999 — 7.82 acres per 1,000 residents
2002 — 8.92 acres per 1,000 residents
The standard set in the original Master Plan was to maintain a minimum of seven (7)
acres per 1,000 residents. This equates to 3.5 acres per 1,000 neighborhood parks, and
the same for community parks.
Ratio for Community and Neighborhood Parks:
Neighborhood Parks Community Parks j
1999 3.87 acres per 1,000 residents 3.95 acres per 1,000 residents
1
2002 4.16 acres per 1,000 residents 4.76 acres per 1,000 residents
These figures exclude Lick Creek Park and Veterans Park and Athletic Complex.
- The ratio of 8.92 acres per 1,000 residents is above the standard set by the Master
Plan.
- Additional acres needed by zone have been updated to include new population
projections and additional acquired property.
Section VII — Prioritization of Needs and Plan Implementation
1. Softball program development.
2. Soccer program development.
3. Indoor recreation facility development.
4. Trails acquisition and/or development.
5. Natural area acquisition and/or management.
6. Neighborhood park acquisition and/or development.
7. Community park acquisition and/or development.
A review of each priority has been included in Section VII to further explain the current
status and future implementation plans.
Implementation includes strategies for future bond issues, cooperative ventures with the
College Station Independent School District, improved maintenance facilities, and
continued use of park land dedication funds.
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City of College Station
REVISE® SCHEDULE
Week 1— February 18
Introductions
Overview of Committee's Charge
History of CS video
CIP video
Plan for future meetings
Rules
Week 2 - February 25
Week 3 - March 4
Financial Forecast / Debt Capacity
Identified Projects
Rationale for Projects
Week 4 — March 18
Planning & growth presentation
Traffic
Streets
Week 5 — March 25
Parks
Facilities
Week 6 - April 1
Criteria for setting priorities
Multi -Voting
Ranking and Discussion of projects
Week 7 - April 8
Ranking and Discussion of projects (coot.)
Promotion of the CIP
Week 8 — April 15
Open
2003 ® CIP Citizen Advisory Committee
Angie Alaniz
Laura Holmes
512 Gilchrest
3010 Durango
Edwin K. Coulson
Gregory S. Huchingson
4600 Valleybrook Circle
1102 Paintbrush Circle
Bill Eisele
Edsel Jones
9306 Chadwick Lane
3008 Durango
Sherry Ellison
Charles E. Lamb
2705 Brookway Drive
3203 Salzburg Court
Hays Glover
Mike Lane
300 Suffolk
4922 Firestone
Paul E. Kul lman
Billy G. Lay
734 Royal Adelade
1016 Guadalupe
Thomas Longbrake
of Reynolds
1818 Laura Lane
1202 Todd Trail
Charles E. McCandless
Charles Rognon
310 Suffolk
4205 Snug Harbor
Harry Raisor
David Scott
1604 Armistead Street
1019 Guadalupe
Ken Rynolds
Shirley J. Volk
4612 Colonial Circle
1215 gford
Larry J. Ringer
Joe Wallace
4717 St Andrews Drive
1700 Briar Rose CL
Edward Uvacek Jr.
Ward Wells 1
8601 Creekview Court
1415 Harpers Ferry
Richard C. Van Duyne
2800 Socorro,
Dr. John P. Walter
2708 Wilderness North
Flora Huang Brookfield
407 Chimney Hill
Anita M. Davidson
1212 Lancelot
David F. Gardner
1106 12'h Man Circle
Mary Ellen Hogan
605 Plano Drive
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Fable ®f Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................... I
History................................................................................ ........`.........a ..........................2
Goalsand Objectives........................................................:......`....................................4
Timetable................................................................ ............... ............................... 5
DataCollection .................................. ............................................................... 6
DataResults ............................. ..............................................................10
PriorityList of Nee& ..... ................:............................................................................13
ImplementationPlan ..................... .......................................... .........................................15
Phasing of the Tarrow Park Project................................................................................. 16
Maps and Graphics.................... .................................... .....................................................
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Appendix A, Lincoln Center/Tarrow Park Master Plan ...................................... 17
Appendix B, W.A. Tarrow Park Master Plan......................................................18
Appendix C, Lincoln Recreation Center Floor Plan ............................................ 19
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Introduction
The W.A. Tarrow Park Corridor (formerly Lincoln Center & Wayne Smith Park) is
located on the west side of the City of College Station, approximately one half mile south
of Texas A&M University. It is in the heart of a low -to -moderate income area.
The corridor area is anchored on the north by a girl's softball field and adjacent
playground equipment at the intersection of Park Place and Fairview. On the south is
bounded by Holleman Drive next to the Lincoln Recreation Center, a mixed -use facility.
On the west side by a low-income apartment complex and newlyconstructed Little
League Fields. And the east side is bounded by Eleanor Street.
The area is generally flat and open with a major north -south drainageway which is an un-
named tributary of Bee Creek. This provides a natural division between park and
multifamily residential uses. Two other minor drainageways flow into this Bee Creek
tributary, segmenting the corridor into several areas.
Lincoln Center participation has experienced tremendous growth in the last several years.
In 2000, the center had 49,000 youth and adults attending programs throughout the year.
2001, the overall participation grew to 67,600 people. The number grow to just under
69,000 in 2002. This represents an increase in users by about 29% in the past 3 years.
on -going issue. Also, the number of programs
offered
At the direction of the City Council, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, the Parks
& Recreation Department began the process to update the original Lincoln Center/Wayne
Smith Park `master plan. This process began in the summer of 2002. City staff
administered a survey and the results were compiled and used to prioritize the community
needs. Several different groups were surveyed including users of the Lincoln Recreation
Center, area churches, neighborhood residences, city departments, and concerned citizens.
This revised master, plan for this community provides an update of land use and is
intended to enhance the quality of life for those who use W.A. Tarrow Park and Lincoln
Recreation Center facilities.
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History
The Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Park Master Plan
adopted in 1990. This ambitious plan linked the two n
plan to provide additional park amenities to the neighbor
The plan received public input through surveys and
Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation �
The plan provided direction for staff to begin developn
function of the City property in the corridor was divid
use, social services, community use, and a fourth ar
community use.
Acquisition of additional property was
provided the required linkage and sr
participants in the planning process. ,, 7
either vacant or substandard housing.___
completed and
ties together in a
unity.
In Center
1 input.
clear goals in mind. The
e areas of neighborhood
fixed neighborhood and
] : This additional property
park features requested by
property to be acquired was
The adopted plan called for continuation of the neighborhood/community functions of the
Lincoln Recreation Center, extension of Eleanor Street to Montclair, addition of
neighborhood park features, addition of a youth baseball park, and installation of a social
services center on the east side of Eleanor Street. The youth baseball park was included
because, at one time, all youth baseballwas played in the area until new facilities were
developed in Southwood Athletic Parka The survey respondents asked that youth baseball
return to this area so that it would be more accessible to the residents in the
neighborhood.
Also included in the plan was a new West District Maintenance Shop located in the
Southwest portion of the park.
Plan ImOementat ona
I. Beginning in the early 1990's thirty-one (31) separate pieces of property were
acquired to connect various portions of the park. The result was a single park
property of 21.26 acres. Much of the purchased property was cleared of brush and
debris and developed into open space.
II. Eleanor Street was extended in 1994 from Montclair to Thompson Street. This
provided better access to the park and added significant on -street parking
opportunities. Sidewalk improvements were also completed.
III. In 1994, a number of site improvements were made. These included drainage
improvements, sidewalks, bridges, and area lighting.
IV. The Wayne Smith youth baseball fields were completed in 1999. This project
included three (3) fields with a 200-space parking lot and a large
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concession/restroom building. This is an excellent facility with high quality
fencing, turf, and drainage.
V. The new West District Maintenance Shop was completed in 2000. This 5,000
square foot building alleviated overcrowding and provides adequate storage space
for the West District's equipment. The completion of this facility allowed the
District's personnel to move from the old shop located adjacent to the Lincoln
Center. The completion also allowed planning for alternate uses of the old shop
site.
VI. Additional lighting and sidewalks were added in 2000.
VII. In the fall of 2002, new benches were installed as part of acity-wide effort to
make College Station parks more intergenerational.
VIII. In 2002, a 700 square foot entry space was added to the Lincoln Center to ease
overcrowding and patron movement during large events.
WMI
In 1998, the Lincoln -Wayne Sim
of W.A. Tarrow, a Lincoln High
completed in 1999, the baseball
Fields", in honor of his efforts ii
Station.
named "W.A. Tarrow Park" in honor
When the youth baseball fields were
;d the "Wayne Smith Youth Baseball
first youth baseball fields in College
Service Center
At the September 14, 2000 Council meeting, staff presented background information on a
One -Stop Social Service Center that had been previously proposed. The project had been
proposed several years earlier, and at that time $150,000 of CDBG funding had been
allocated for future''design/construction costs. Staff outlined potential project options and
requested Council direction. At that meeting, Council directed staff to further study the
need for such a facility. At the June 28, 2001 Council meeting, staff presented findings of
studies and surveys that were prepared to explore the One -Stop issue. Based on those
findings, staff recommended to Council that the previously allocated funding be
reallocated to other public facility projects and that the City, instead, support ongoing
Information and Referral efforts in the community. Finally, those funds were reallocated
by Council at the August 9, 2001, to other public facility projects.
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Goals and Objectives
The original Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Master Plan was completed in 1990. Much of
the plan has been successfully completed. Over $2.5 million has been expended within
the corridor on items identified in the 1990 plan. This updated plan identifies past
accomplishments and provides planning direction for the future.Unlike the original plan,
this new plan includes evaluation and planning for future additions to the Lincoln
Recreation Center.
Goals and Ob►ectives<
I. Update Plan Accomplishments
- Show existing access points.
- Document existing boundaries gained through park acquisition.
- Identify infrastructure additions.
- Identify current land use.
II. Change The Name Of The Plan
- The corridor is now known as W.A. Tarrow Park.
- Youth baseball fields are now the "Wayne Smith Youth Baseball Fields."
Im
- Provide updated park infrastructure needs.
- Plan for future use of park buildings.
- Develop recommendations for future land use.
- Develop recommendations for future land acquisitions.
Iv. Lincoln Center Planning and Development
- Establish programming priorities for the Lincoln Recreation Center.
- Develop recommendations for use of existing space within the Lincoln
Recreation Center.
- Identify additional space needs for the Lincoln Recreation Center.
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Timetable for Lincoln Center
Master Plan Review
July 12, 2002
Complete and finalize wording for the survey.
July 26, 2002
Presentation to Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory Board for approval
before administering the survey.
August 23, 2002
Complete surveys and start tallying numbers.
September 9, 2002
Return results of the survey to the Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory
Committee and conduct a public hearing.
October 14, 2002
Present and discuss staff analyses of the survey results with the Lincoln
Center Advisory Committee.
November 2002
Finalize data collection and analyses.
1) What is wanted for Tarrow`Park
2) What is wanted for the Lincoln Recreation Center
Collection groups should included: Lincoln School Former Students
Concerned Black Men Org.
Area churches that use the center
City Departments — PARD & others
Regular users of the center
Renters of the center
Seniors
Adults — older & younger
Youth
Lincoln Recreation Center Staff
December 9, 2002
Conduct a public hearing with the Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory
Committee and prioritize list.
January 2003
Staff development of draft plan.
February 18, 2003
Staff review with city management
February 18, 2003
Presentation and discussion of the draft plan with Lincoln Recreation
Center Advisory Committee and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
during a joint meeting.
February 24, 2002
Discussion, consideration, and possible action of the plan by the Lincoln
Recreation Center Advisory Committee.
March 4, 2003
Discussion, consideration, and possible action of the plan by the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board.
April 24, 2003 Presentation of the plan to the City Council for possible adoption.
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Data Collection
Many different sources were used in the collection of the data.
were solicited from both the private and public sectors to insui
public officials, community groups, and individual citizens we
process. Much of the technical information from the original
be duplicated; however, it was reviewed as part of this process
Both the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the
Advisory Committee were consulted for their input at
from the Parks and Recreation Department and other
for the study.
and information
ness. City staff,
lved in the
did not need to
ecreation Center
during the process. Staff
ments were interviewed
oiled during the survey to insure
)s surveyed were area private
area residence, local neighbors,
)ublic hearings were held during
tizens.
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Reereation
City UT e®liege station Help us plan your Park!
It is time to update the Master Plan for the Lincoln Centei
the College Station Parks and Recreation Department.
Because you live close to the park area, your recommen
very important to our planning process. Please answer the follo,
.
aid the College Station Parks and Recreation Department's Comr
ascertain the binds of activities and facilities you enjoy the most.
Date
Flame
1. Hov
Park Corridor for
.ons, ideas and opinions are
g questions to facilitate and
ity Needs Assessment Team
nk you for your assistance.
7 18-40 over 40
age group?
Female
21-30 years
31-40 years
41-50 years
over 50 years
A Tarrow Park complex?
few times a week
i or 5 times a week
f. Every day
3. If you our your family never visit the complex or only visit a few times a year, what changes
would cause you to visit more?
a. Exercise room/equipment h. More gym space
b. Swimming pool/water park i. Improve area safety
C. More ball fields J. Upgrade basketball courts
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d. Enlarge/enhance playgrounds k.
Diverse Programming
e. Reduce crowding 1.
Improve access
f. Lower membership fees in.
Open more hours
4.
When do you most like to use Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow'Park Complex?
a. Afternoon C.
Weekend
(after work/school)
b. Evening d.
Other
5.
Should the Lincoln Center be open more hours? Presently 8-9 M-F, 9-5 Sat., closed Sunday
a. Yes What hours? b.
. No
6.
Do you or someone in your family participate in any of the following sports activities. Check
as many apply.
a. Little league f.
Swimming
b. Girls softball g'
Boxing
C. Soccer h.
Tennis
d. Basketball i.
Track/jogging
7.
If you or your families do not participate in any of the above activities, why not?
8.
Please check your three favorite sports activities.
a. Softball f.
Volleyball
b. Baseball g.
Track & field
C. Basketball h.
Swimming
d. Flag football i.
Tennis
e. Soccer j.
Other
9. Do you feel the park complex needs any additional facilities?
a. Yes
b. No
10. If you think the park complex needs additional facilities, what facilities should be provided?
Please check no more than eight items.
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a.
Exercise room w/showers
b.
Swimming pool
c.
_ Water park
d.
Outside basketball courts
e.
_Adult softball fields
f.
_ Outdoor covered meeting area
g.
_ Jogging & fitness field
h.
_ Regulation track & field track
P.
_ Multi -use auditorium
11. What
other recreational activities would you like
h.
_ Children's play areas
i.
Tennis courts
j.
_ Inside basketball courts
k.
Boxing ring/training area
1.
Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
in.
Soccer/football field `>
n.
Outdoor restrooms
lighting
12. What other programs would you like to see? Please select no more than six
a. Day care center
h. Cultural programs
(dance, art, theatre, etc.)
b. _Tutoring for grades 1-12
i. _ Branch/mobile library
C. Community education classes
j. _ Senior citizens program
d. Big brotheribig;sister program
k. _ Boy scouts/girl scouts
e. Public health clinic
1. _ Interurban trolley bus stop
f. _ Head start program (0-5)
13. If necessary, may we or the Lincoln Center Advisory Board contact you for follow-up
questions?
a. Yes b. No
14. Please add any comments that you feel we should consider in our park design.
Thank You!
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2002 SURVEY RESULT'S
LINCOLN CENTER/W.A. TA OW PARK
MASTER PLAN UPDATES
AGE CATEGORIES
AGES: 10 & under 11-17 18-40 over'40
TOTAL- (3) (14) (67) (49)
1. How many persons at your address fall in each of the following age group?
Male Female
Male Female
21 14 0-5 years
18 30 21-30 years
11 26 6-10 years
24 40 31-40 years
30 31 II-15years
19 174 41-50 years
25 18 16-20 years
16 43 over 50 years
2. How often does you or your family visit the Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park complex?
13 - Never
16 - A few times a week
42 - A few times a;yea_r
33 - 4 or 5 times a week
11 - A few times a month
18 - Everyday
3. If you or your family never visit the complex or only visit a few times a year, what changes
would cause you to visit more?
46 - Exercise room/equipment
51 - Swimming pool/water park
14 - More ball fields
23 - Enlarge%nhance playgrounds
9 - Reduce crowding
13 - Lower membership fees
8 - More gym space
12 - Improve area safety
30 - Upgrade basketball courts
14 - Diverse programming
13 - Improve access
16 - Open more hours
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4. When do you most like to use Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park Complex?
48 - Afternoon (after work/school) 39 - Weekend
33 - Evening 30 - Other (mornings
5. Should the Lincoln Center be open more hours? Presently 8-9 M-F, 9-5 Sat., closed Sunday.
52 - Yes 81 - No
6. Do you or someone in your family participate in
Check as many as apply.
14 - Little League
21 - Girls' Softball
27 - Soccer
58 - Basketball
7. If you or your families do
Most
enou�
S. Pleas
3S
3i
7,
3,
E
activities?
in any of the above activities, why not?
this question, some stating that they did not have
42 -
Volleyball
33 -
Track & field
38 -
Swimming
13 -
Tennis
5 -
Other
9. Do you feel the park complex needs any additional facilities?
98-Yes 35-No
10. If you think the park complex needs additional facilities, what facilities should be provided?
Please check no more than eight items.
64 - Exercise room w/showers 36 - Children's play area
67 - Swimming pool 23 - Tennis courts
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45 - Water park
22 - Outside basketball courts
15 - Adult softball fields
26 - Outdoor covered meeting area
34 -.Togging & fitness field
17 - Regulation track & field track
32 - Multi -use auditorium
12 - Inside basketball courts
11. What other recreational activities would you like to see offered?
Archery, golf, dance, senior, gymnastics health,;classes, weight room, fishing, volleyball,
table tennis, kid camp and clinics, and swimming.
12. What other programs would you like to sei? Please Ilelep o more than six.
N
F
47 - Day care center 58 - Cultural programs (dance, art, theatre, etc.)
53 - Tutoringfor grades 142
39 - Community education classes
48 - Big BrotherlBig Sister Program
36 - Public health clinic``
36 - head Start Program (0-5)
Branch/mobile library
36 - Senior citizens program
25 - Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
19 - Interurban trolley bus stop
13. If necessary, may we or the Lincoln Center Advisory Board contact you for follow-up
questions?
107 - Yes
26-No
14. Please add any comments that you feel we should consider in our park design.
The majority of participants in the survey did not respond with comments regarding park
design considerations. Other comments were related to improving senior services, adding
cultural monuments, expanding general services and academic assistance for youth.
Thank You!
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Priority List of Needs
2002 Lincoln/W.A. Tarrow Park Master Plan Survey
Priority List
Local community residents, area leaders, members of t
Association, Concerned Black Men of the Brazos Vall
Advisory Committee reviewed the results of the recen
was to gather community input addressing the needs o
will help to identify capitol improvement projects for 1
held December 9, 2002 at 6:45 p.m. at the Lincoln Re(
citizens were in attendance. The group developed a l;
then prioritized them into the following list. The prop(
further attention in the development of the 2002-2003'
Plan Update.
Prioritized list:
1. Multipurpose facility
program, auditorium (c
class rooms for comm
showers/dressing area,
thinking of expanding
future expansion on th
playground to be reloc.
that available space on
2. Additional parking h
programming
Participants
requirements
Students
reation Center
information
A public hearing was
;nter. A total of 28
al improvements and
deas will be given
A. Tarrow Park Master
to encompass low-income daycare needs, senior
D-200) for civic and cultural programs and events,
:ion activities, exercise room with equipment and
nal space for game room. Most in attendance were
of the current building. Participants stated that
of the existing complex could cause the
her area in Tarrow park. Most in attendance agreed
of Lincoln was acceptable.
been needed at the Center for many years. Current
sing congestion on local streets in the neighborhood.
iy expansion in the building would most likely cause parking
over current needs.
3. Improving the``children's play area was given consideration based on future
expansion, anticipated usage, safety, and security. When relocation of the playground
is considered, shade for parents should be part on the plan.
4. Upgrading and covering the outdoor basketball court was recommended. With
the increased use of the gymnasium by regular customers, Brazos Valley Boys and
Girls Club sports, private schools and CSPARD Athletics, there are times when
scheduling is a problem. Programming recreational activities for youth, coordinating
a variety of functions and special events take time away from many local users who
desire to use the gym. Spring and summer months bring about competition for gym
space. Being able to transfer activities to a covered play area would suffice and give
the staff the capacity to deliver services more effectively. During the summer as the
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program is at its maximum use inside the complex. Children do not have the option
to play in a safe area outside due to the heat. An outside covered area will give the
staff more flexibility in planning a diversity of appropriate activities, easing
overcrowding in rooms, hosting special events, and give the publicmore overall court
time. The outdoor court is currently used seasonally due to heat and cold extremes.
Special attention should be given to types of lighting'; and other utilities to maximize
use.
5. Splash/water playground/swimming pool. Sv"
of the respondents who completed the survey.
splash/water playground over a swimming pool
funding, intergenerational appeal, safety, ai
splash/water playground might lend itself to oth
for youth and community activities.
by many
favored a
cost, difficulty in securing
Design` elements of a
uses during the off-season
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n�IT,i•c �i
This plan is the result of a critical analysis and review of the
originally developed in 1990. After careful review of the su
staff looked at the different options for placement of the ney
Much care was incorporated into the process to insure the c(
addressed, as well as, the preservation of the existing athleti
At a public meeting on December 9, 2002 a list of pr
identified as the #1 priority was more building space
Staff feels that this could be implemented in two pho
existing building; and second with construction of a
should include shower/ dressing rooms and room for
second building should accommodate rooms for sen
multipurpose room that can be divided into smaller r
programming. Most in attendance at the public hear
south side of Lincoln Center is an acceptable locatio
The second listed priority from t
have to be included with any bu
west of the Lincoln gym was a r
historical significance, the two t
Lincoln School are important to
for preserving that portion of thl
building until a later date.
that was
nd priority list,
;d facilities.
;hes were
activities at Lincoln Center.
First with the addition to the
>nd building. The first addition
zth programming. And the
)rogramming and a large
is for youth/ community
agreed that available space on
r the building.
c hearing was additional parking. This would
.tension or addition. The soccer practice field
rity to preserve as a playing surface. Also, due to
that are the only original structures left from the
munity. The community wants to explore ideas
y, and want to reserve the decision on those
Placement of each component, as recommended, is to maximize the land use and future
operation of the facilities.The playground south of Lincoln Recreation Center is nearing
the end of its life expectancy. The community has asked that it be relocated to the north
side of the building near the gym and parking area. It is recommended to remove the
current playground and install a new playground north of the gym near the parking lot.
Due to the underground drainage culverts that bisects the property, there are some
limitations to what can be constructed over the culverts. Parking is an allowable activity
and it is recommended to place the parking over it. It was felt that the covered basketball
court would fit best in the corner of the parking lot. This will allow for greater "line -of -
sight" supervision from the center. It also places it in close proximate to the center for
multi use of that structure including youth programming and activities, dance practice,
etc.
A water structure was incorporated in to the plan as requested by the community. The
placement of that zero depth unit was the most difficult to locate. Staff wanted it to be in
a highly visible space with easy access to the users. It was determined that clustering it
with the other outdoor facilities would best serve all involved as well as detour
vandalism.
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Implementation of this plan is recommended to be accomplished in a multi year
approach. Funding availability will determine in any decision to proceed. Multiple
funding sources might be the best way to achieve successful completion of these
proposed improvements.
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111 11 ISO III
r ..
I. Existing Building Expansion and Additional Parking
II. Basketball Court and Cover
Playground Relocation
III. New Building and Parking Expansion
IV. Water Play Area/ Splashpark
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>. ]K . � ll
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February 2003
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................... 1
History............................................................................................ ............................... 2
Goalsand Objectives.........................................................................................................4
Timetable.......................................................:::;,.....................:::::.............,..................... 5
Data Collection ............................................. 6
DataResults ................................... ........................................................................ 10
Priority List of Needs .........:.............................................................................. 13
ImplementationPlan ........................................................................................... 15
Phasing of the Tarrow Park Project................................................................................. 16
Mapsand Graphics.............................................................................................................
Appendix A, Lincoln Center/Tarrow Park pilaster Plan ...................................... 17
Appendix B, W.A. Tarrow Park Master Plan ...................................................... 18
Appendix C, Lincoln Recreation Center Floor Plan ............................................ 19
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The W.A. Tarrow Park Corridor (formerly Lincoln Center &.Wayne Smith Park) is
located on the west side of the City of College Station, approximately one half mile south
of Texas A&M University. It is in the heart of a low -to -moderate income area.
The corridor area is anchored on the north by a girl's softball field and adjacent
playground equipment at the intersection of Park Place and Fairview. On the south is
bounded by Holleman Drive next to the Lincoln Recreation Center, a mixed -use facility.
On the west side by a low-income apartment complex and newly constructed Little
League Fields. And the east side is bounded by Eleanor Street.
The area is generally flat and open with a
named tributary of Bee Creek. This 1
multifamily residential uses. Two other
tributary, segmenting the corridor into sev
Lincoln Center participation
In 2000, the center had 49,0
2001, the overall particpati
69,000 in 2002. This repre
Overcrowding has become
offered have increased more
At the direction of the Cit,
& Recreation Department 1
Smith Park master plan.
administered a survey and',
needs. Several different g
Center, area churches, neig
firth -south drainageway which is an un-
a natural division between park and
rainageways flow into this Bee Creek
rienced tremendous growth in the last several years.
and adults attending programs throughout the year.
to 67,600 people. The number grow to just under
increase in users by about 29% in the past 3 years.
an on -going issue. Also, the number of programs
ouncil, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, the Parks
in the process to update the original Lincoln Center/Wayne
his process began in the summer of 2002. City staff
results were compiled and used to prioritize the community
)s were surveyed including users of the Lincoln Recreation
)rhood residences, city departments, and concerned citizens.
This revised master plan for this community provides an update of land use and is
intended to enhance the quality of life for those who use W.A. Tarrow Park and Lincoln
Recreation Center facilities.
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The Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Park Master Plan was originally completed and
adopted in 1990. This ambitious plan linked the two municipal properties together in a
plan to provide additional park amenities to the neighborhood and community.
The plan received public input through surveys and public hearings. The Lincoln Center
Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board also provided input.
The plan provided direction for staff to begin development with clear goals in mind. The
function of the City property in the corridor was divided into the areas of neighborhood
use, social services, community use, and a fourth area that mixed neighborhood and
community use.
Acquisition of additional property was essential to the plan. This additional property
provided the required linkage and space for additional park features requested by
participants in the planning process. The majority of the property to be acquired was
either vacant or substandard housing.
The adopted plan called for co
Lincoln Recreation Center,
neighborhood park features, ac
services center on the east sid
because, at one time, all youtl
developed in Southwood Athl(
return to this area so that
neighborhood.
ivation of the neighborhood/community functions of the
ension of Eleanor Street to Montclair, addition of
.ion of a youth baseball park, and installation of a social
f Eleanor Street. The youth baseball park was included
aseball was played in the area until new facilities were
Parka The survey respondents asked that youth baseball
would be more accessible to the residents in the
Also included in the plan was a new West District Maintenance Shop located in the
Southwest portion of the park.
Plan ImOementat one
I. Beginning in the early 1990's thirty-one (31) separate pieces of property were
acquired to connect various portions of the park. The result was a single park
property of 21.26 acres. Much of the purchased property was cleared of brush and
debris and developed into open space.
IL Eleanor Street was extended in 1994 from Montclair to Thompson Street. This
provided better access to the park and added significant on -street parking
opportunities. Sidewalk improvements were also completed.
III. In 1994, a number of site improvements were made. These included drainage
improvements, sidewalks, bridges, and area lighting.
IV. The Wayne Smith youth baseball fields were completed in 1999. This project
included three (3) fields with a 200-space parking lot and a large
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concession/restroom building. This is an excellent facility with high quality
fencing, turf, and drainage.
V. The new West District Maintenance Shop was completed in 2000. This 5,000
square foot building alleviated overcrowding and provides adequate storage space
for the West District's equipment. The completion of this facility allowed the
District's personnel to move from the old shop located adjacent to the Lincoln
Center. The completion also allowed planning for alternate uses of the old shop
site.
VI. Additional lighting and sidewalks were added in 2000.
VII. In the fall of 2002, new benches were installed as part of a city-wide effort to
make College Station parks more intergenerational;
VIII. In 2002, a 700 square foot entry space was added to the Lincoln Center to ease
overcrowding and patron movement during large events.`
W.A. Tarrow Park
In 1998, the Lincoln -Wayne Smith Corridor was renamed "W.A. Tarrow Park" in honor
of W.A. Tarrow, a Lincoln High School principal. When the youth baseball fields were
completed in 1999, the baseball complex was named the "Wayne Smith Youth Baseball
Fields", in honor of his efforts in establishing the first youth baseball fields in College
Station.
One -Stop Social Service Center
At the September 14, 2000 Council meeting, staff presented background information on a
One -Stop Social Service Center that had been previously proposed. The project had been
proposed several years earlier, and at that time $150,000 of CDBG funding had been
allocated for future design/construction costs. Staff outlined potential project options and
requested Council direction. At that meeting, Council directed staff to further study the
need for such a facility. At the June 28, 2001 Council meeting, staff presented findings of
studies and surveys that were prepared to explore the One -Stop issue. Based on those
findings, staff recommended to Council that the previously allocated funding be
reallocated to other public facility projects and that the City, instead, support ongoing
Information and Referral efforts in the community. Finally, those funds were reallocated
by Council at the August 9, 2001, to other public facility projects.
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The original Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Master Plan was completed. in 1990. Much of
the plan has been successfully completed. Over $2.5 million has been expended within
the corridor on items identified in the 1990 plan. This updated plan identifies past
accomplishments and provides planning direction for the future. Unlike the original plan,
this new plan includes evaluation and planning for future additions to the Lincoln
Recreation Center.
Goals and Obiectives:
I. Update Plan Accomplishments
- Show existing access points.
- Document existing boundaries gained through park acquisition.
- Identify infrastructure additions.
- Identify current land use.
II. Change The Dame Of The Plan
- The corridor is now known as W.A. Tarrow Park.
- Youth baseball fields are now the "Wayne Smith Youth Baseball Fields."
III. Park Planningand Development
- Provide updated park infrastructure needs.
- Plan for future use of park buildings.
- Develop recommendations for future land use.
- Develop recommendations for future land acquisitions.
IV. Lincoln Center Planning and Development
- Establishprogrammingpriorities for the Lincoln Recreation Center.
- Develop' recommendations for use of existing space within the Lincoln
Recreation Center.
- Identify additional space needs for the Lincoln Recreation Center.
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Timetable for Lincoln Center
Master Plan Review
July 12, 2002 Complete and finalize wording for the survey.
July 26, 2002 Presentation to Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory Board for approval
before administering the survey.
August 23, 2002 Complete surveys and start tallying numbers.
September 9, 2002 Return results of the survey to the Lincoln: Recreation Center Advisory
Committee and conduct a public hearing.
October 14, 2002
Present and discuss staff analyses of the survey results with the Lincoln
Center Advisory Committee.
November 2002
Finalize data collection and analyses.
1) What is wanted for 'farrow Park
2) What is wanted for the Lincoln Recreation Center
Collection groups should included: Lincoln School Former Students
Concerned Black Men Org.
Area churches that use the center
City Departments — PARD & others
Regular users of the center
Renters of the center
Seniors
Adults — older & younger
Youth
Lincoln Recreation Center Staff
December 9, 2002
Conduct a public hearing with the Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory
Committee and prioritize list.
January 2003
Staff development of draft plan.
February 18, 2003
Staff review with city management
February 18, 2003
Presentation and discussion of the draft plan with Lincoln Recreation
Center Advisory Committee and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
during a joint meeting.
February 24, 2002
Discussion, consideration, and possible action of the plan by the Lincoln
Recreation Center Advisory Committee.
March 4, 2003
Discussion, consideration, and possible action of the plan by the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board.
April 24, 2003 Presentation of the plan to the City Council for possible adoption.
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Many different sources were used in the collection of the data. Opinions and information
were solicited from both the private and public sectors to insure thoroughness. City staff,
public officials, community groups, and individual citizens were all involved in the
process. Much of the technical information from the original 1990 study did not need to
be duplicated; however, it was reviewed as part of this process.
Both the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the Lincoln Recreation Center
Advisory Committee were consulted for their input at meetings during the process. Staff
from the Parks and Recreation Department and other city departments were interviewed
for the study.
All user groups of the Lincoln Recreation Center were polledduring the survey to insure
that no user group was left out of the process. The groups surveyed were area private
schools, area churches, former Lincoln School graduates, area residence, local neighbors,
educators, and the youth that attend the center. Several public hearings were held during
this process to collect additional input from interested citizens.
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City of College station Help us plan your Park!
It is time to update the Master Plan for the Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park Corridor for
the College Station Parks and Recreation Department.
Because you live close to the park area, your recommendations,ideas and opinions are
very important to our planning process. Please answer the following questions to facilitate and
aid the College Station Parks and Recreation Department's Community Needs Assessment Team
ascertain the kinds of activities and facilities you enjoy the most. Thank you for your assistance.
Date Circle your age: 10 & under 11-17 18-40 over 40
Name Address
(Name and address is optional)
1. How many persons at your address fall in each of the following age group?
Male Female Male Female
a.
0-5 years
e.
21-30 years
b.
6-10 years
f.
31-40 years
C.
11-15 years
g.
41-50 years
d.
16-20 years
h.
over 50 years
2. How often does you or your family visit the Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park complex?
a.
Never
d.
A few times a week
b.
A few times a year
e.
4 or 5 times a week
C.
A few times a month
f.
Every day
3. If you our your family never visit the complex or only visit a few times a year, what changes
would cause you to visit more?
a. Exercise room/equipment h. More gym space
b. Swimming pool/water park i. Improve area safety
C. More ball fields j. Upgrade basketball courts
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d. Enlarge/enhance playgrounds k. Diverse Programming
e. Reduce crowding 1. Improve access
f. Lower membership fees in. Open more hours
4. When do you most like to use Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park Complex?
a. Afternoon
C.
Weekend
(after work/school)
b. Evening
d.
Other
5. Should the Lincoln Center be open more hours?
Presently 8-9'M-F, 9-5 Sat., closed Sunday
a. Yes What hours?
b`.
No
6. Do you or someone in your family participate in any of the following sports activities. Check
as many apply.
a. Little league
£
Swimming
b. Girls softball
g.
Boxing
C. Soccer
h.
Tennis
d. Basketball
i.
Track/jogging
7. If you or your families do not participate in any of the above activities, why not?
8. Please check your three favorite sports activities.
a. Softball
f.
Volleyball
b. Baseball
g.
Track & field
C. Basketball
h.
Swimming
d. Flag football
i.
Tennis
e. Soccer
j.
Other
9. Do you feel the park complex needs any additional facilities?
a. Yes
b, No
10. If you think the park complex needs additional facilities, what facilities should be provided?
Please check no more than eight items.
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a.
Exercise room w/showers
h. _ Children's play areas
b.
_ Swimming pool
i. _ Tennis courts
c.
_ Water park
j. _ Inside basketball courts
d.
Outside basketball courts
k. _ Boxing ring/training area
e.
Adult softball fields
1. _ Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
f.
Outdoor covered meeting area
in. _ Soccer/football field
g.
_ Jogging & fitness field
n. _ Outdoor restrooms`
h.
_ Regulation track & field track
o. — Outdoor lighting
P.
_ Multi -use auditorium
p Other
11. What
other recreational activities would you like to see offered?
12. What
other programs would you like to see? Please select no more than six.
a.
_ Day care center
h. Cultural programs
(dance, art, theatre, etc.)
b.
_ Tutoring for grades 1-12
i. _ Branch/mobile library
C.
Community education classes
j. _ Senior citizens program
d.
Big brother/big sister program
k. _ Boy scouts/girl scouts
e.
Public health clinic
1. _ Interurban trolley bus stop
f.
Head start program (0-5)
13. If necessary, may we or the Lincoln Center
Advisory Board contact you for follow-up
questions?
a. Yes
b. No
14. Please add any comments that you feel we should consider in our park design.
Thank You!
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2002SURVEY RESULTS
LINCOLN ' '' ' .�, ., d i. R
AGE CATEGORIES
AGES; 10 & under I 1-17 18-40 over 40
TOTAL- (3) (14) (67) (49)
1. How many persons at your address fall in each of the following age group?
Male Female
Male Female
21 14 0-5 years
18 30 21-30 years
11 26 6-10 years
24 40 31-40 years
30 31; 11-15 years
19 174 41-50 years
25 18- 16-20 years
16 43 over 50 years
2. How often does you or your family visit the Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park complex?
13 - Never
16 - A few times a week
42 - A few times a year
33 - 4 or 5 times a week
11 - A few times a month
18 - Everyday
3. If you or your family never visit the complex or only visit a few times a year, what changes
would cause you to visit more?
46 - Exercise room/equipment
51 - Swimming pool/water park
14 - More ball fields
23 - Enlarge%nhance playgrounds
9 - Reduce crowding
13 - Lower membership fees
8 - More gym space
12 - Improve area safety
30 - Upgrade basketball courts
14 - Diverse programming
13 - Improve access
16 - Open more hours
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4. When do you most like to use Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park Complex?
48 - Afternoon (after work/school) 39 - Weekend
33 - Evening 30 - Other (mornings)
5. Should the Lincoln Center be open more hours? Presently 8-9 M-P, 9-5 Sat., closed Sunday.
52 - Yes 81 - No
6. Do you or someone in your family participate in any of the following sports activities?
Check as many as apply.
14 - Little League 39 - Swimming
21 - Girls' Softball 4 - Boxing
27 - Soccer 34 - Tennis
58 - Basketball 3.) - tracwjogging
7. If you or your families do not participate in any of the above activities, why not?
Most participants did not respond to this question, some stating that they did not have
enough time.,
8. Please check your three favorite sports activities.
34 - Softball
31 - Baseball
72 - Basketball
37 - Flag football
17 - Soccer
42 - Volleyball
33 - Track & field
38 - Swimming
13 - Tennis
5 - Other
9. Do you feel the park complex needs any additional facilities?
98 - Yes
35 - No
10. If you think the park complex needs additional facilities, what facilities should be provided?
Please check no more than eight items.
64 - Exercise room w/showers
67 - Swimming pool
36 - Children's play area
23 - Tennis courts
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45 - Water park
22 - Outside basketball courts
15 - Adult softball fields
26 - Outdoor covered meeting area
34 - Jogging & fitness field
17 - Regulation track & field track
32 - Multi -use auditorium
12 - Inside basketball courts
12 - Boxing ring/training area
16 -
Boy/Girl Scouts
25 -
Soccer/football field
25 -
Outdoor restrooms
30 -
Outdoor lighting
5 -
Other
11. What other recreational activities would you like to see offered?;+
Archery, golf, dance, senior, gymnastics healthclasses, weight ;room, fishing, volleyball,
table tennis, kid camp and clinics, and swimming.-
12. What other programs would you like to see? Please select no more than six.
47 - Day care center 58 - Cultural programs (dance, art, theatre, etc.)
53 - Tutoring for grades 1-12 20 - Branch/mobile library
39 - Community education classes 36 - Senior citizens program
48 - Big Brother/Big Sister Program 25 - Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
36 - Public health clinic 19 - Interurban trolley bus stop
36 - Head Start Program (0-5)
13. If necessary, may we or the Lincoln Center Advisory Board contact you for follow-up
questions?
107 - Yes
26-No
14. Please add any continents that you feel we should consider in our park design.
The majority of participants in the survey did not respond with comments regarding park
design considerations. Other comments were related to improving senior services, adding
cultural monuments, expanding general services and academic assistance for youth.
Thank You!
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2002 Lincoln/W.A. Tarrow Park Master Plan Survey
Priority List
Local community residents, area leaders, members of the Lincoln Former Students
Association, Concerned Black Men of the Brazos Valley and Lincoln Recreation Center
Advisory Committee reviewed the results of the recent survey. This survey's purpose
was to gather community input addressing the needs of the community. This information
will help to identify capitol improvement projects for the future. A public hearing was
held December 9, 2002 at 6:45 p.m. at the Lincoln Recreation Center. A total of 28
citizens were in attendance. The group developed list of potential improvements and
then prioritized them into the following list. The proposed list of ideas will be given
further attention in the development of the 2002-2003 Lincoln/W.A. Tarrow Park Master
Plan Update.
Prioritized list:
1. Multipurpose facility
program, auditorium ((
class rooms for commt
thinking of expanding to tl
future expansion on the so -
playground to be relocated
that available space on sou
on to encompass low-income daycare needs, senior
100-200) for civic and cultural programs and events,
cation activities, exercise room with equipment and
tional space for game room. Most in attendance were
ath'of the current building. Participants stated that
ide of the existing complex could cause the
tother area in Tarrow park. Most in attendance agreed
le of Lincoln was acceptable.
2. Additional parking has been needed at the Center for many years. Current
programming causes parking congestion on local streets in the neighborhood.
Participants stated that any expansion in the building would most likely cause parking
requirements to increase over current needs.
3. Improving the children's play area was given consideration based on future
expansion, anticipated usage, safety, and security. When relocation of the playground
is considered, shade for parents should be part on the plan.
4. Upgrading and covering the outdoor basketball court was recommended. With
the increased use of the gymnasium by regular customers, Brazos Valley Boys and
Girls Club sports, private schools and CSPARD Athletics, there are times when
scheduling is a problem. Programming recreational activities for youth, coordinating
a variety of functions and special events take time away from many local users who
desire to use the gym. Spring and summer months bring about competition for gym
space. Being able to transfer activities to a covered play area would suffice and give
the staff the capacity to deliver services more effectively. During the summer as the
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program is at its maximum use inside the complex. Children do not have the option
to play in a safe area outside due to the heat. An outside covered area will give the
staff more flexibility in planning a diversity of appropriate activities, easing
overcrowding in rooms, hosting special events, and give the public more overall court
time. The outdoor court is currently used seasonally due to heat and cold extremes.
Special attention should be given to types of lighting and other utilities to maximize
use.
5. Splash/water playground/swimming pool. Swimming is a favorite activity by many
of the respondents who completed the survey. After discussion the group favored a
splash/water playground over a swimming pool because of cost, difficulty in securing
funding, intergenerational appeal, safety, and security. Design elements of a
splash/water playground might lend itself to other potentialuses during the off-season
for youth and community activities.
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1' 1
This plan is the result of a critical analysis and review of the Master Plan that was
originally developed in 1990. After careful review of the survey results and priority list,
staff looked at the different options for placement of the new and upgraded facilities.
Much care was incorporated into the process to insure the community wishes were
addressed, as well as, the preservation of the existing athletic fields.
At a public meeting on December 9, 2002 a list of priorities was made. The item
identified as the # 1 priority was more building space for activities at Lincoln Center.
Staff feels that this could be implemented in two phases. First with the addition to the
existing building; and second with construction of a second building. The first addition
should include shower/ dressing rooms and room for youth programming. And the
second building should accommodate rooms for senior programming and a large
multipurpose room that can be divided into smaller rooms for youth/ community
programming. Most in attendance at the public hearing agreed that available space on
south side of Lincoln Center is an acceptable location for the building.
The second listed priority from the public hearing was additional parking. This would
have to be included with any building extension or addition. The soccer practice field
west of the Lincoln gymwas a high priority to preserve as a playing surface. Also, due to
historical significance, the two buildings that are the only original structures left from the
Lincoln School are important to the community. The community wants to explore ideas
for preserving that portion of their history, and want to reserve the decision on those
building until a'later date.
Placement of each component, as recommended, is to maximize the land use and future
operation of the facilities. The playground south of Lincoln Recreation Center is nearing
the end of its life expectancy. The community has asked that it be relocated to the north
side of the building near the gym and parking area. It is recommended to remove the
current playground and install a new playground north of the gym near the parking lot.
Due to the underground drainage culverts that bisects the property, there are some
limitations to what can be constructed over the culverts. Parking is an allowable activity
and it is recommended to place the parking over it. It was felt that the covered basketball
court would fit best in the corner of the parking lot. This will allow for greater "line -of -
sight" supervision from the center. It also places it in close proximate to the center for
multi use of that structure including youth programming and activities, dance practice,
etc.
A water structure was incorporated in to the plan as requested by the community. The
placement of that zero depth unit was the most difficult to locate. Staff wanted it to be in
a highly visible space with easy access to the users. It was determined that clustering it
with the other outdoor facilities would best serve all involved as well as detour
vandalism.
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Implementation of this plan is recommended to be accomplished in a multi year
approach. Funding availability will determine in any decision to proceed. Multiple
funding sources might be the best way to achieve successful completion of these
proposed improvements.
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II.
IV.
Existing Building Expansion and Additional Parking
Basketball Court and Cover
Playground Relocation
New Building and Parking Expansion
Water Play Area/ Splashpark
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W.A. Tarrow Park Corridor
Master Plan Update
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1 1 1
The W.A. Tarrow Park Corridor (formerly Lincoln Center & Wayne Smith Park) is
located on the west side of the City of College Station, approximately one half mile south
of Texas A&M University. It is in the heart of a low -to -moderate income area.
The corridor area is anchored on the north by a girl's softballfield and adjacent
playground equipment at the intersection of Park Place and Fairview. On the south is
bounded by Holleman Drive next to the Lincoln Recreation Center, a mixed -use facility.
On the west side by a low-income apartment complex and newly constructed Little
League Fields. And the east side is bounded by Eleanor Street.. "
The area is generally flat and open with a major north -south drainageway which is an un-
named tributary of Bee Creek. This provides a natural division between park and
multifamily residential uses. Two other minor drainageways flow into this Bee Creek
tributary, segmenting the corridor into several areas.
Lincoln Center participation has experienced tremendous growth in the last several years.
In 2000, the center had 49,000° youth and adults attending programs throughout the year.
2001, the overall participation grew to 67,600 people. The number grow to just under
69,000 in 2002. This represents an ;increase in users by about 29% in the past 3 years.
Overcrowding has become more of an on -going issue. Also, the number of programs
offered have increased more people.
At the direction of the City Council, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, the Parks
& Recreation Department began the process to update the original Lincoln Center/Wayne
Smith Park master -plan. This process began in the summer of 2002. City staff
administered a survey and the results were compiled and used to prioritize the community
needs. Several different groups were surveyed including users of the Lincoln Recreation
Center, area churches, neighborhood residences, city departments, and concerned citizens.
This revised master plan for this community provides an update of land use and is
intended to enhance the quality of life for those who use W.A. Tarrow Park and Lincoln
Recreation Center facilities.
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History
The Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Park Master Plan was originally completed and
adopted in 1990. This ambitious plan linked the two municipalproperties together in a
plan to provide additional park amenities to the neighborhood and community.
The plan received public input through surveys and public hearings. The Lincoln Center
Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board also provided input.
The plan provided direction for staff to begin development with clear goals in mind. The
function of the City property in the corridor was divided into the areas of neighborhood
use, social services, community use, and a fourth area that nixed neighborhood and
community use.
Acquisition of additional property was essential to the plan. This additional property
provided the required linkage and space for additional park features requested by
participants in the planning process. The majority of the property to be acquired was
either vacant or substandard housing.
The adopted plan called for continuation of the neighborhood/community functions of the
Lincoln Recreation Center, extension of Eleanor Street to Montclair, addition of
neighborhood park features, addition of a youth baseball park, and installation of a social
services center on the east side of Eleanor Street. The youth baseball park was included
because, at one time, all youth baseball" was played in the area until new facilities were
developed in Southwood Athletic Park. The survey respondents asked that youth baseball
return to this area so that it would be more accessible to the residents in the
neighborhood.
Also included in the plan was a new West District Maintenance Shop located in the
Southwest portion of the park.
Plan Implementation°
I. Beginning in the early 1990's thirty-one (31) separate pieces of property were
acquired to connect various portions of the park. The result was a single park
property of 21.26 acres. Much of the purchased property was cleared of brush and
debris and developed into open space.
II. Eleanor Street was extended in 1994 from Montclair to Thompson Street. This
provided better access to the park and added significant on -street parking
opportunities. Sidewalk improvements were also completed.
III. In 1994, a number of site improvements were made. These included drainage
improvements, sidewalks, bridges, and area lighting.
IV. The Wayne Smith youth baseball fields were completed in 1999. This project
included three (3) fields with a 200-space parking lot and a large
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concession/restroom building. This is an excellent facility with high quality
fencing, turf, and drainage.
V. The new West District Maintenance Shop was completed in 2000. This 5,000
square foot building alleviated overcrowding and provides adequate storage space
for the West District's equipment. The completion of this facility allowed the
District's personnel to move from the old shop located adjacent to the Lincoln
Center. The completion also allowed planning for alternate uses of the old shop
site.
VI. Additional lighting and sidewalks were added in 2000.
VIL In the fall of 2002, new benches were installed as part of a city-wide effort to
make College Station parks more intergenerational.
VIII. In 2002, a 700 square foot entry space was added to the Lincoln Center to ease
overcrowding and patron movement during large events.
W.A. 'Tarnow Parr
In 1998, the Lincoln -Wayne Smith Corridor was renamed "W.A. Tarrow Park" in honor
of W.A. Tarrow, a Lincoln High School principal. When the youth baseball fields were
completed in 1999, the baseball complex was named the "Wayne Smith Youth Baseball
Fields", in honor of his efforts in establishing the first youth baseball fields in College
Station.
One -Stop Social Service Center
At the September 14, 2000 Council meeting, staff presented background information on a
One -Stop Social Service Center that had been previously proposed. The project had been
proposed several years earlier, and at that time $150,000 of CDBG funding had been
allocated for future design/construction costs. Staff outlined potential project options and
requested Council direction. At that meeting, Council directed staff to further study the
need for such a facility.''` At the June 28, 2001 Council meeting, staff presented findings of
studies and surveys that were prepared to explore the One -Stop issue. Based on those
findings, staff recommended to Council that the previously allocated funding be
reallocated to other public facility projects and that the City, instead, support ongoing
Information and Referral efforts in the community. Finally, those funds were reallocated
by Council at the August 9, 2001, to other public facility projects.
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The original Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Master Plan was completed in 1990. Much of
the plan has been successfully completed. Over $2.5 million has been expended within
the corridor on items identified in the 1990 plan. This updated ;plan identifies past
accomplishments and provides planning direction for the future. Unlike the original plan,
this new plan includes evaluation and planning for future additions to the Lincoln
Recreation Center.
Goals and Obiectives:
I. Update Plan Accomplishments
- Show existing access points.
- Document existing boundaries gained through park acquisition.
- Identify infrastructure additions.
- Identify current land use.
II. Change The lame Of The, Plan
- The corridor is .now known as W.A. Tarrow Park.
- Youth baseball fields are now the "Wayne Smith Youth Baseball Fields."
III. Park Planning and Development
- Provide updated park infrastructure needs.
- Plan for future use of park buildings.
- Develop recommendations for future land use.
- Develop recommendations for fixture land acquisitions.
IV. Lincoln Center Planning and Development
- Establish programming priorities for the Lincoln Recreation Center.
- Develop recommendations for use of existing space within the Lincoln
Recreation Center.
- Identify additional space needs for the Lincoln Recreation Center.
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Timetable
Master Plan Review
July 12, 2002
Complete and finalize wording for the survey.
July 26, 2002
Presentation to Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory Board for approval
before administering the survey.
August 23, 2002
Complete surveys and start tallying numbers.
September 9, 2002
Return results of the survey to the Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory
Committee and conduct a public hearing.
October 14, 2002
Present and discuss staff analyses of the survey results with the Lincoln
Center Advisory Committee.
November 2002
Finalize data collection and analyses.
1) What is wanted for'Tarrow Park
2) What is wanted for the Lincoln Recreation Center
Collection groups should included: Lincoln School Former Students
Concerned Black Men Org.
Area churches that use the center
City Departments — PARD & others
Regular users of the center
Renters of the center
Seniors
Adults — older & younger
Youth
Lincoln Recreation Center Staff
December 9, 2002
Conduct a public hearing with the Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory
Committee and prioritize list.
January 2003
Staff development of draft plan.
February 18, 2003
Staff review with city management
February 18, 2003 Presentation and discussion of the draft plan with Lincoln Recreation
Center Advisory Committee and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
during a joint meeting.
February 24, 2002 Discussion, consideration, and possible action of the plan by the Lincoln
Recreation Center Advisory Committee.
March 4, 2003 Discussion, consideration, and possible action of the plan by the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board.
April 24, 2003 Presentation of the plan to the City Council for possible adoption.
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Many different sources were used in the collection of the data. Opinions and information
were solicited from both the private and public sectors to insure thoroughness. City staff,
public officials, community groups, and individual citizens were all involved in the
process. Much of the technical information from the original 1990"study did not need to
be duplicated; however, it was reviewed as part of this process.
Both the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the Lincoln Recreation Center
Advisory Committee were consulted for their input at meetings during the process. Staff
from the Parks and Recreation Department and other city departments were interviewed
for the study.
All user groups of the Lincoln Recreation Center were polledduring the survey to insure
that no user group was left out of the process. The groups surveyed were area private
schools, area churches, former Lincoln School graduates,' area residence, local neighbors,
educators, and the youth that attend the center.. Several public hearings were held during
this process to collect additional input from interested citizens.
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Reere�ation
City of College station Help us plan your Park!
It is time to update the Master Plan for the Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park Corridor for
the College Station Parks and Recreation Department.
Because you live close to the park area, your recommendations, ideas and opinions are
very important to our planning process. Please answer the following questions to facilitate and
aid the College Station Parks and Recreation Department's Community Needs Assessment Team
ascertain the kinds of activities and facilities you enjoy the most. Thank you for your assistance.
Date Circle your age: 10 & under 11-17 18-40 over 40
Name Address
(Name and address is optional)
1. How many persons at your address fall in each of the following age group?
Male Female Male Female
a. 0-5years e. 21-30 years
b. 6-10 years f 31-40 years
c. 11-15 years g. 41-50 years
d. 16-20 years h. over 50 years
2. How often does you or your family visit the Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park complex?
a. Never d. A few times a week
b. A few times a year e. 4 or 5 times a week
C. A few times a month f. Every day
3. If you our your family never visit the complex or only visit a few times a year, what changes
would cause you to visit more?
a. Exercise room/equipment h. More gym space
b. Swimming pool/water park i. Improve area safety
C. More ball fields J. Upgrade basketball courts
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d. Enlarge/enhance playgrounds k. Diverse Programming
e. Reduce crowding 1. Improve access
f. Lower membership fees m. Open more hours
4. When do you most like to use Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park Complex?
a. Afternoon C. Weekend
(after work/school)
b. Evening d. Other
5. Should the Lincoln Center be open more hours? Presently 8-9 M-F, 9-5 Sat., closed Sunday
a. Yes What hours? b. No
b. Do you or someone in your family participate in any of the following sports activities. Check
as many apply.
a. Little league f. Swimming
b. Girls softball 9. Boxing
c. Soccer h. Tennis
d. Basketball i. Track/jogging
7. If you or your families do not participate in any of the above activities, why not?
8. Please check your three favorite sports activities.
a. Softball f. Volleyball
b. Baseball g. Track & field
C. Basketball h. Swimming
d. Flag football i. Tennis
e. Soccer j. Other
9. Do you feel the park complex needs any additional facilities?
a. Yes b. No
10. If you think the park complex needs additional facilities, what facilities should be provided?
Please check no more than eight items.
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a. Exercise room w/showers
b. Swinmling pool
c. Water park
h. Children's play areas
i. Tennis courts
Inside basketball courts
d.
Outside basketball courts
k. _ Boxing ring/training area
e.
Adult softball fields
1. Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
f.
Outdoor covered meeting area
in. — Soccer/football field
g.
_ Jogging & fitness field
n. _ Outdoor restrooms ;
h.
_ Regulation track & field track
o. — Outdoor lighting
P.
_ Multi -use auditorium
p'. Other
11. What other recreational activities would you like to see offered?
12. What other programs would you like to see? Please select no more than six.
a. _ Day care center h. Cultural programs
(dance, art, theatre, etc.)
b. _ Tutoring for grades 1-12 i. _ Branch/mobile library
C. Community education classes j. _ Senior citizens program
d. _ Big brotheribig sister program k. _ Boy scouts/girl scouts
e. Public health clinic 1. _ Interurban trolley bus stop
f. Head start, program (0-5)
13. If necessary, may we or the Lincoln Center Advisory Board contact you for follow-up
questions?
a. Yes
b. No
14. Please add any comments that you feel we should consider in our park design.
Thank You!
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Data Results
2002 SURVEY RESULTS
LINCOLN CENTER/W.A. TARROW PARK
MASTER PLAN UPDATES
AGE CATEGORIES
AGES: 10 & under 11-17 18-40 ' over 40
TOTAL- (3) (14) (67) (49)
1. How many persons at your address fall in each of;the following age group?
Male
Female
Male
Female
21
14
0-5 years
18
30
21-30 years
11
26
6-10 years
24
40
31-40 years
30
31
! I -15 years
19
174
41-50 years
25
18
16-20 years
16
43
over 50 years
2. How often does you or your family visit the Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park complex?
13 - Never
42 - A few times a year
11 - A few times`a month
16 - A few times a week
33 - 4 or 5 times a week
18 - Everyday
3. If you or your family never visit the complex or only visit a few times a year, what changes
would cause you to visit more?
46 - Exercise room/equipment
51 - Swimming pool/water park
14 - More ball fields
23 - Enlarge%nhance playgrounds
9 - Reduce crowding
13 - Lower membership fees
8 - More gym space
12 - Improve area safety
30 - Upgrade basketball courts
14 - Diverse programming
13 - Improve access
16 - Open more hours
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4. When do you most like to use Lincoln Center/W A Tarrow Park Complex?
48 - Afternoon (after work/school) 39 - Weekend
33 - Evening 30 - Other (mornings)
5. Should the Lincoln Center be open more hours? Presently 8-9 M-F, 9-5 Sat., closed Sunday.
52-11'es 81 No
6. Do you or someone in your family participate in any of the following sports activities?
Check as many as apply.
14 - Little League 39 - Swimming
21 - Girls' Softball 4 - Boxing
27 - Soccer 34 Tennis
58 - Basketball 35 Track/jogging
7. If you or your families do not participate in any of the above activities, why not?
Most participants did not respond ' to this question, some stating that they did not have
enough time.
8. Please check your three favorite sports activities.
34 - Softball
31 - Baseball
72 - Basketball
37 - Flag football
17 - Soccer
42 - Volleyball
33 - Track & field
38 - Swimming
13 - Tennis
5 - Other
9. Do you feel the park complex needs any additional facilities?
98 - Yes
35-No
10. If you think the park complex needs additional facilities, what facilities should be provided?
Please check no more than eight items.
64 - Exercise room w/showers 36 - Children's play area
67 - Swimming pool 23 - Tennis courts
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45 - Water park
22 - Outside basketball courts
15 - Adult softball fields
26 - Outdoor covered meeting area
34 - Jogging & fitness field
17 - Regulation track & field track
32 - Multi -use auditorium
12 - Inside basketball courts
12 - Boxing ring/training area
16 -
Boy/Girl Scouts
25 -
Soccer/football field
25 -
Outdoor restrooms
30 -
Outdoor lighting
5 -
Other
11. What other recreational activities would you like to see offered?
Archery, golf, dance, senior, gymnastics health classes, weight room, fishing, volleyball,
table tennis, kid camp and clinics, and swimming.
12. What other programs would you like to see? Please select no more than six.
47 - Day care center 58 - Cultural programs (dance, art, theatre, etc.)
53 - Tutoring for grades 1-12 20 Branch/mobile library
39 - Community education classes 36 - Senior citizens program
48 - Big Brother/Big Sister Program 25 - Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
36 - Public health clinic 19 - Interurban trolley bus stop
36 - Head Start Program (0-5)
13. If necessary, may we or the Lincoln Center Advisory Board contact you for follow-up
questions?
107 - Yes
26-No
14. Please add any continents that you feel we should consider in our park design.
The majority of participants in the survey did not respond with comments regarding park
design considerations. Other comments were related to improving senior services, adding
cultural monuments, expanding general services and academic assistance for youth.
Thank You!
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Priority List of Needs
2002 Lincoln/W.A. Tarrow Park Master Plan Survey
Priority List
Local community residents, area leaders, members of the Lincoln Former Students
Association, Concerned Black Men of the Brazos Valley and Lincoln Recreation Center
Advisory Committee reviewed the results of the recent survey. This survey's purpose
was to gather community input addressing the needs of the community. This information
will help to identify capitol improvement projects for the future. A public hearing was
held December 9, 2002 at 6:45 p.m. at the Lincoln Recreation Center. A total of 28
citizens were in attendance. The group developed a list of potential improvements and
then prioritized them into the following list. The proposed list of ideas will be given
further attention in the development of the 2002-2003 Lincoln/W.A. Tarrow Park Master
Plan Update.
Prioritized list:
1. Multipurpose facility expansion to encompass low-income daycare needs, senior
program, auditorium (capacity 1j00-200) for civic and cultural programs and events,
class rooms for community education activities, exercise room with equipment and
showers/dressing: area, and additional space for game room. Most in attendance were
thinking of expanding to the south of the current building. Participants stated that
future expansion on the south side of the existing complex could cause the
playground to be relocated to another area in Tarrow park. Most in attendance agreed
that available space on south side of Lincoln was acceptable.
2. Additional parking has been needed at the Center for many years. Current
programming causes parking congestion on local streets in the neighborhood.
Participants stated that any expansion in the building would most likely cause parking
requirements to increase over current needs.
3. Improving the children's play area was given consideration based on future
expansion, anticipated usage, safety, and security. When relocation of the playground
is considered, shade for parents should be part on the plan.
4. Upgrading and covering the outdoor basketball court was recommended. With
the increased use of the gymnasium by regular customers, Brazos Valley Boys and
Girls Club sports, private schools and CSPARD Athletics, there are times when
scheduling is a problem. Programming recreational activities for youth, coordinating
a variety of functions and special events take time away from many local users who
desire to use the gym. Spring and summer months bring about competition for gym
space. Being able to transfer activities to a covered play area would suffice and give
the staff the capacity to deliver services more effectively. During the summer as the
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program is at its maximum use inside the complex. Children do not have the option
to play in a safe area outside due to the heat. An outside covered area will give the
staff more flexibility in planning a diversity of appropriate activities, easing
overcrowding in rooms, hosting special events, and give the public more overall court
time. The outdoor court is currently used seasonally due to heat and cold extremes.
Special attention should be given to types of lighting and other utilities to maximize
use.
Splash/water playground/swimming pool. Swimming is a favorite activity by many
of the respondents who completed the survey. After discussion the group favored a
splash/water playground over a swimming pool because of cost, difficulty in securing
funding, intergenerational appeal, safety, and security. Design elements of a
splash/water playground might lend itself to. other potential uses during the off-season
for youth and community activities.
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This plan is the result of a critical analysis and review of the Master Plan that was
originally developed in 1990. After careful review of the survey results and priority list,
staff looked at the different options for placement of the new and upgraded facilities.
Much care was incorporated into the process to insure the community wishes were
addressed, as well as, the preservation of the existing athletic, fields.
At a public meeting on December 9, 2002 a list of priorities was made. The item
identified as the #1 priority was more building space for activities at Lincoln Center.
Staff feels that this could be implemented in two phases. First with the addition to the
existing building; and second with construction of a second building. The first addition
should include shower/ dressing rooms and room for youth programming. And the
second building should accommodate rooms for senior programming and a large
multipurpose room that can be divided into smaller rooms for;youth/ community
programming. Most in attendance at the public hearing agreed that available space on
south side of Lincoln Center is an acceptable location for the building.
The second listed priority from the public hearing was additional parking. This would
have to be included with any building extension or addition. The soccer practice field
west of the Lincoln gym, was a high priority to preserve as a playing surface. Also, due to
historical significance, the two buildings that are the only original structures left from the
Lincoln School are important to the community. The community wants to explore ideas
for preserving that portion of their history, and want to reserve the decision on those
building until a later date.
Placement of each component, as recommended, is to maximize the land use and future
operation of the facilities. The playground south of Lincoln Recreation Center is nearing
the end of its life expectancy. The community has asked that it be relocated to the north
side of the building near the gym and parking area. It is recommended to remove the
current playground and install a new playground north of the gym near the parking lot.
Due to the underground drainage culverts that bisects the property, there are some
limitations to what can be constructed over the culverts. Parking is an allowable activity
and it is recommended to place the parking over it. It was felt that the covered basketball
court would fit best in the corner of the parking lot. This will allow for greater "line -of -
sight" supervision from the center. It also places it in close proximate to the center for
multi use of that structure including youth programming and activities, dance practice,
etc.
A water structure was incorporated in to the plan as requested by the community. The
placement of that zero depth unit was the most difficult to locate. Staff wanted it to be in
a highly visible space with easy access to the users. It was determined that clustering it
with the other outdoor facilities would best serve all involved as well as detour
vandalism.
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Phasing of the Tarrow Park Project
I. Existing Building Expansion and Additional Parking
H. Basketball Court and Cover
Playground Relocation
III. New Building and Parking Expansion
ICI. Water Play Area/ Splashpark
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