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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 9, 2004, 7:00 p.m.
The EXIT Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road • College Station, Texas
1. Call to order.
2. Pardon and possible action concerning requests for absences of members.
3. Hear visitors.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from Regular Meeting of
October 12, 2004.
5. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding requests for Park Land
dedications:
• Terrace Pines N Park Zone 3
6. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding Hike and Bike Trail Plan N Kristan
Clann.
7. Report, discussion and possible action regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board By -Laws
8. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement
Program:
• Intergenerational Parks Update (2003 CIP Bond)
• Park Land Dedication Project List
• Current Capital Improvement Project List
• Veterans Park and Athletic Complex
9. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals
and Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plan.
10. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates, and possible agenda items:
■ Veterans Day Ceremony - November 11, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
• City Hall Open House - December 8, 2004, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Regular meeting N December 14, 2004
11. Adjourn.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board'
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 9, 2004, 7:00 p.m
The EXIT Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
College Station, Texas
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation;
Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Kristan Clann, Greenways
Program Manager - Public Works; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant.
Board Members Present: Don Allison; Gary Erwin; Glenn Schroeder; Larry Farnsworth; Jeannie
McCandless; Gary Thomas
Board Members Absent: Jodi Warner, Chair; Kathleen Ireland; Carol Blaschke
Guests & Visitors: Kevin Kuddles, Texas Paralyzed Veterans; Beau Davis, TAMU RPTS 402
1. CaII to order. In Jodi Warner's absence, Don Allison, called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
2. Pardon and possible action concerning reauests for absences of members. Requests
for absence had been submitted by Jodi Warner, Carol Blaschke, and Kathleen Ireland. A
motion was made by Glenn Schroeder to approve the requests for absence that had been
submitted. Gary Erwin seconded. The vote was called, and carried unanimously.
3. Hear Visitors. Kevin Kuddles with Texas Paralyzed Veterans had some concerns. He stated
that about a year ago the bicycle path from Edelweiss had been extended from Schaffer Road
down to the Senior League ball fields at Southwood Athletic Park and dead -ending at the
parking lot. He wondered if that path could be extended down the senior fields and along the
soccer fields out to the main entrance to connect with Rio Grande. Steve Beachy stated that
this would have to be looked at, explaining that no action could be taken at the present time.
He said the item could be placed on a future agenda with maps showing what routes might be
possible. He added that a funding source would have to be identified.
Hearing no further discussion this item was closed.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the Regular
meeting of October 12, 2004. Larry F. moved to accept the minutes as presented. The
motion was seconded by Gary Thomas, and hearing no opposition or discussion, the vote was
called. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding requests for park land
dedications.
■ Terrace Pines N Park Zone 3:
This was a 100 apartment units at the corner of Krenek Tap Road and Dartmouth Drive.
The park land dedication would be slightly under an acre, therefore staff was
recommending acceptance of the cash dedication in lieu of land. Glenn S. moved to
accept the cash dedication ($45,200) and Gary E. seconded. The vote was called, and the
motion carried unanimously.
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Regular Meeting of November 9, 2004
6. Repoli, discussion, and possible action regarding the Hike and Bike Trail Plan N
Kristan Clann. Kristan Clann was present to update the Board on what the Bike and Hike
Task Force had been working on. Representatives from all areas of the city made up the task
force which was working on trails that foster connectivity. The focus was on connecting
neighborhoods, schools, parks, retail center, etc., with trails that were recreational oriented.
The group had looked at nineteen different trail projects, categorizing them into high, medium
and low priorities. (See Bike and Hike Task Force Proposed Trail Projects, November
2004 attached). The high priority projects had then been looked at in depth, and further
ranked with the Brison Park Trail project ranked as number one. The high priority trail
projects were:
• #1 - Brison Park Trail: $25,000 cost for this trail that will connect south College Station
with Texas A&M and University Drive; plans include signage, beautification, and some
pavement improvements.
• #2 - Bee Creek Trail Southwest: $600,000 cost for this trail extension of 1.5 miles
which will make a nice enhancement to Steeplechase Park when it is designed in 2005;
it will serve patrons of the public library, A&M Consolidated High School students, and
will run through Georgie K. Fitch Park and over to Southwood.
• #3 - Lick Creek Trail West: $550,000 cost to do this 1.35 mile trail that will run through
Edelweiss Gartens Park, through a greenway in Westfield Park, running through
Alexandria and Cypress Meadows subdivisions.
• #4 - Bee Creek Bridge: $125,000 - $150,000 to build a bridge across Bee Creek to
replace the old bridge that is no longer in service, which will allow connectivity to Bee
Creek Park, the Arboretum, Adamson Lagoon, and the new bike loop; this will be done
in conjunction with the Longmire and 2818 interchange improvements.
• #5 - Gulf States Utilities Trail: Cost of $4 million; the eight mile trail would connect a
multitude of parks and neighborhoods - Lick Creek Park, Pebble Creek, Emerald Forest
Park and subdivision, Raintree subdivision and park, Windwood, Veterans Park, and to
the City of Bryan. The city of Bryan is trying to work on their part of the trail. Most of
the trail projects run east/west and are planned to run into this trail.
• #6 -Bee Creek Trail Northwest: Cost of $660,000; 1.83 miles of new trail that would
run from Tarrow Park, through some greenway area, through the future Southwest
Park, behind A&M Consolidated's football field, and up to Bee Creek. TxDot has
granted conditional approval to work in their right-of-way to get this trail done.
Funding for a lot of the high priority projects could possibly come through the Federal
Transportation fund. Kristan briefly went over the medium priority trails. She finished by
explaining that the Task Force would be presenting its recommendations to Council on
November 23rd. She asked that anyone with ideas for trail projects give her a call. Steve
stated when parks were being planned it would be important to make sure that the Bike and
Hike plans were taken into consideration. The Board will receive another update in the spring.
There being no further discussion and no motion of support made, this item was closed.
7. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board By-laws. Steve explained that the City Council had increased the number of
members on the Board earlier that year. A subcommittee had been created to go through the
Board's By-laws and update them. With the Board's approval the updated By-laws would be
submitted to the City Council for ratification.
Discussion followed:
• A question was raised regarding term limits. Steve stated that members usually serve two
terms and then rotate off the board.
• Gary T. stated that Paragraph 1 of Exhibit A read differently than Article 1, Section 1,
Paragraph 1 of the By-laws. The board felt that the wording should be consistent between
the two documents.
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• Concern was expressed over the ordinance wording, regarding the fact that it would be a
misdemeanor if any of the provisions were not followed.
• The new requirements meant that five members would have to be present in order to form
a quorum.
Glenn S. made a motion that the Board adopt the revised By-laws and recommend their
adoption by ordinance by the City Council, with the change as noted. Larry F. seconded the
motion. Hearing no further discussion the vote was called and passed unanimously.
8. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP). Brief updates were given on the status of the projects that were in
progress.
• The Lincoln Center expansion and basketball pavilion N the project was going smoothly. Ric
gave a brief presentation showing photos taken of the expansion.
• Jack & Dorothy Miller Trail Lighting project N waiting on the delivery of the light poles; the
entire basketball court there would be covered.
• Soccer lights for Central and Veterans Park N would be bid as one project shortly.
• Crompton Park N 50% through the design phase.
This was an informational item only and no action was required.
9. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Department Goals
and Obiectives, and Citv Council Strategic Plan. Steve B. stated that although it was
still early in the year, some of the goals were being worked through. There would be a lot of
activity in the coming months. One of the members asked about the timeframe on the
Steeplechase public hearings. Steve stated that they would most likely be held in the spring.
The Program and Facility Needs Assessment process would begin later in the week, with a
meeting of the two graduate students who would be conducting the assessment. Steve
explained that the assessment would lay the groundwork for updates that would later be done
to the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan, as well as for future CIP projects, and
the programs offered in the future.
This was an informational item only and no action was required.
10. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates, and possible agenda items.
• The Veterans Day Ceremony would be held on November 11th at 5:30 p.m.
• The next regular meeting would be held on December 14, 2004
• All the board members were invited to the City Hall Open House on December 8th from
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• The Christmas in the Park lighting ceremony would be held on Friday, December 6th,
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Items for the next/future meetings:
• Gary T. stated that the officers of the Brazos Valley Radio Control Club were interested in
introducing an offer of support and assistance for the potential of a model airplane park. A
short video would be shown. Gary T. would be in touch.
• A Program and Facility Needs Assessment update would be given.
• A Park Naming Subcommittee meeting would be held sometime after the first of the year.
11. Adiourn. A motion was made to adjourn and seconded. Hearing no opposition, the meeting
adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Regular Meeting of November 9, 2004
Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Project Review Checklist
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/StateZip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-Mail:
Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication
Single Family Dwelling Units:
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement:
Proposed Dedication:
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
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$52,565
Krenek Tap Road & Dartmouth
Terrace Pines
College Station Terrace Pines Apartment Homes, L.P.
4900 Woodway Suite 750
Houston, Texas 77056
713-626-9655
Fax Number:
Mitchell Morgan
511 University Drive East #204
College Station, TX 77840
979-260-6963
va. mitchellan dmorgan. com
Fax Number: 260-3564
REQUIRED COMPLIANCE
100
0.8 Acres
0
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
No
$160 x 100=$16,000
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit):
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit): $292 x 100 = $29,200
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit):
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
Park Land Dedication Checklist
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$452 x 100 = $45,200
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/StateZip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-Mail:
REQUIRED COMPLIANCE
Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Project Review Checklist
10/26/2004
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$52,565
Krenek Tap Road & Dartmouth
Terrace Pines
College Station Terrace Pines Apartment Homes, L.P.
4900 Woodway Suite 750
Houston, Texas 77056
713-626-9655
Fax Number:
Mitchell Morgan
511 University Drive East #204
College Station, TX 77840
979-260-6963
Fax Number: 260-3564
vCa�mitchellandmorgan.com
Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication
Single Family Dwelling Units:
Multi -Family Dwelling Units: 100
Total Land Requirement: 0.8 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):
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee:
$160 x 100 = $16,000
$16,000
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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):
Section 10-B-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment:
Parks Board review and decision:
$292 x 100 = $29,200
$452 x 100 = $45,200
Section 10-B-5: Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park Tess than five (5) acres? N/A
If yes, staff recommends:
Section 10-B-7: Prior Park Acquisition
Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed development? Central Park
If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of parkland dedication fee.
Section 10-E: Comprehensive Plan
Is the proposed park dedication in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the
Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan?
Comments:
Section 10-F: Additional Information
1. Is land in the 100-year floodplain?
a. Detention/Retention?
Percentage:
Size:
Meets Board Policy?
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Acreage in floodplain: Percentage:
Acreage in detention: Percentage:
Acreage in greenways: Percentage:
Comments:
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 specific
parks specifications.
Comments:
10-F. 2 Parks should be easy to access and open to public view so as to benefit area
development, enhance the visual character of the city, protect public safety, and minimize
conflict with adjacent land uses. The following guidelines should be used in designing
parks and adjacent development:
(a) Where physically feasible, park sites should be located adjacent to greenways and/or schools
in order to encourage both shared facilities and the potential co -development of new sites.
Comments:
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(b) A proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designed to restrict reasonable access
to the park from other area subdivisions. Street and greenway connections to existing or
future adjoining subdivisions may be required to provide reasonable access to parks.
Comments:
(c) Where a non-residential use must directly abut a park, the use must be separated by a
screening wall or fence and landscaping. Access points to the park may be allowed by the
Planning and Zoning Commission if a public benefit is established.
Comments:
(d) It is desirable that a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter of a park should abut a
public street. In all cases, the City shall approve the proposed street alignment fronting on city
parks.
Comments:
(e) Streets abutting a park shall be built in accordance with the thoroughfare plan and the
standards of this ordinance; however, the City may require any residential street built adjacent
to a park to be constructed to collector width to ensure access and prevent traffic congestion.
The developer may request oversize participation in such an instance.
Comments:
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends acceptance of parkland dedication fee.
Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: At the regular meeting on November 9, 2004, the board voted
unanimously to accept the park land dedication fee in lieu of land.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
City Council:
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STRATEGIC PLANS IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR
OCTOBER 2004 - DECEMBER 2004
Review and revise employee
recognition system to support
established core values..
Cooperative efforts with Bryan in
obtaining July'05 Men's Class D
Tournament.
Design contract to Council on
9-6-04
Completion and approval of
Cemetery Operations Policies &
Procedures Manual (current site)
Presentation by Greenways
Coordinator to Parks Board on
November 90.
Begin design process
Begin VPAC Phase II design
City Council approval of site
acquisition and establishment of a
second municipal cemetery
RecWare batch files
Credit Cards
Review intergenerational plans
LAO to Parks Board
Review intergenerational features
NOTE: Shaded items have been completed.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY 2005
October 29, 2004
Capital Improvement
Projects
Southeast Community Park Two -Acre Purchase
ua • na►
Status
Complete
im • rovement
Project
Manager
M. McAuliffe
Project
#
Pro -ects
Budget
$40,000
Funding
Source
'04 Gen, Fund
Completion
pate
Expected/Actual
12/04
Final
Cost
Wolf Pen Creek Signs
Trail Signs Installed
Sign Tower on hold
Pete
WP0400
$70,500
General Fund FY '04
3/04
Cemetery Land Acquisition
Pending Contract
Ross
GG9905
$275,000
'98 G.O.
Unknown
Greens Prairie Rd Landscaping & Irrigation Design
Pending Contract
David
ST0214
Street Project Fund
Business Park Sign
Pending Contract
Pete
GG0302
$50,000
Economic Development
12/04
VPAC Soccer Lights
In design
Pete
PK0511
$400,000
General Fund
6/05
Veterans Park Phase II
In design
Ric
P0501
$6,925,000
'03 Bond
10/07
W.A. Tarrow Spray Park
Pending Contract
Ric
$170,000
Community Dev.
6/05
Thomas Pool Collector Tank Repair
Pending Contract
Ric
$20,000
'05 General Fund
5/05
Jack & Dorothy Miller Park Basketball Court Cover
Pending Contract
Pete
PK0512
$175,000
'05 General Fund
Lincoln Center Expansion/Improvements
Under Construction
Ric
PK0319
$984,000
CDBG Funds
3/05
Eastgate Improvements
Under Construction
David
PK0404
$40,000
Brazos Beautiful
8/04
$44,270
$44,270
Wolf Pen Creek Trees
Under Contract
Pete
$12,000
Gen. Fund FY '04
11/01/04
$8,360
Parkway Park
Pending Contract
Pete
PK0409
$50,000
'03 G.O.+ Zone 2
$44,795
Krenek Crossing Landscaping
Under Construction
Pete
Gg002
$20,000
City Centre
11/04
Central Park Soccer Lights
In Design
Pete
PK0406
$285,000
General Fund
6/05
Steeplechase Park Development
In Design
Pete & David
$315,000
Community Dev.
Intergenerational Park Additions
In Design
David
$310,000
'03 Bond
Central Park Soccer Field Light Design
In Design
Pete
PK0406
$20,000
General Funds
10/04
Lick Creek Park Bike, Rocks, Benches, & Slabs
Under Contract
Pete
PK0069
$7,000
'98 Bond
12/31/04
$6,650
CIP Summary
Complete
9
Under Construction
3
Bids Received
0
Pending Contracts
7
Out to Bid
0
In Design
6
Pending Land Acquisition
0
Other
3
On Hold
Total
0
20
Park Land Dedication Projects
Park Land Dedication
Projects Prioritized
Status
Project
Manager
g
Project
#
Fundin
Budget g
g Source
Completion
Date
Ex. ected/Actual
Final
Cost
ZONE 1 - $201,664
North•ate ParkAc.uisition
On Hold
-_-----
Pete
PK0411
Zone 1 Funds
Zone 2 &
$20 000 Re•lacement
10/31/04
$21,435
ZONE 2 - $159,760
Richard Carter Park Sidewalks
Under Contract
Thomas Park Track
On Hold
David
2 Funds
3 - $52,869
Central Pond Sailfish Walk
Pendin• Contract
David
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Pete
PK0405
NA
$48 500 Zone 3 Funds
Zone 4 Funds +
$0 $15,000 '98 Bond
10/15/04
$38,750
ZONE 4 - $22,103
Raintree Im.rovements Concrete Walks
In Desi•n
Windwood Im.rovements Concrete Walks
In Desi.n
Pete
NA
$0 Zone 4 Funds
ZONE 5 - $71,020
Jack & Doroth Miller Park Trail Li•htin•
Under Contract
Pete
-_-----
Pete/David
Pk0408 $55,000 Zone 5 Funds 10/04 $44,668
$90,000 Zone 6 Funds
ZONE 6 - $91,339
Southwest Park Develo•ment
On Hold
Gabbard Park Sidewalk t
On Hold
David NA $0 Zone 6 Funds
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Pete/David PK9803 $710,000 Zone 7 Funds Unknown
-_-----
Pete
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Pete PK0403 $36,500 Zone 11 Funds 10/15/04
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ZONE 7 - $796,493
John Crompton Park Development r
ZONE 8 - $41,224
In Desi•n
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On Hold
ZONE 9 - $34,013
ZONE 10 - $135,775
Desi•n Edelweiss Gartens
$38,325
ZONE 11 - $66,560
Pebble Creek Park Improvements/Tot Playground r
ZONE 12 - $4,500
Under Construction
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ZONE 13- $574
Park Land Dedication
Summary
Under Construction
1
Bids Received
0
Pending Contracts
1
Out to Bid
0
In Desi•n
3
Pendin• Land Ac.uisition
0
Under Contract
2
On Hold
5
Total 14
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Goals & Objectives
FY2005
(Not Prioritized)
1. Support Regional Park Initiative (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 4)
Develop action plan
EIComplete appraisal of property
Appraiser chosen; work should be complete by February 18, 2005.
Tour for new Parks Board members in spring
2. Andy Anderson Arboretum at Bee Creek (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1)
Develop long-term plan for redevelopment once drainage issues are addressed
Make additional trail improvements
Install new trail markers
3. Oversee planning process for Steeplechase Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Conduct public hearings
Develop Master Plan
Complete design process
Ei Bid project
4. Crompton Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Complete design process
Design in progress.
Bid project
Complete construction
Begin operation and maintenance
❑ Conduct dedication ceremony
Approved: Page 1
Updated: November 4, 2004
5. Veterans Park, Phase II (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
❑ Complete Phase II design plans
Design contract approval at October 21, 2004 City Council meeting. Design in progress.
❑ Assist with Veterans Memorial expansion project
❑ Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2004
❑ Complete lighting of four existing soccer fields
6. Continued interaction with other City Boards (Lincoln Center, Bryan Parks Board,
Conference Center, P&Z, Seniors) (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
❑ Report from Lincoln Center Advisory Committee
❑ Report from Conference Center Advisory Committee
❑ Report from Senior Advisory Committee
❑ Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission
❑ Joint meeting with City Council
7. Park Land Dedication Ordinance Update (Planning & Development, Strategy 1)
❑ Review and approval of recommendations
❑ Approval by City Council
8. Urban Forest Management Plan (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1)
❑ Revisit or new direction?
9. Capital Improvement Projects oversight. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
❑ Intergenerational Park Improvements (See CIP & Park Land Dedication Projects list for status.)
Update given at the regular October meeting.
❑ Spray Park at Lincoln Center
❑ Determine use for old buildings at Lincoln Center
❑ Basketball pavilion at Jack and Dorothy Miller Park (Zone 5)
Approved: Page 2
Updated: November 4, 2004
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Park Land Dedication Projects (Zone 10)
10. Needs Assessment for facilities and programs. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Develop survey instrument
EjConduct focus group meetings
Conduct public hearings
Review and accept final report
11. Park Maintenance Standards Review and Direction. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1)
ElFirst quarter standards report
ElSecond quarter standards report
Third quarter standards report
Fourth quarter standards report
Develop recommendations for improvement
12. Southern Oaks Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
ElNeighborhood celebration/dedication of park
Review park plan for additional improvements
13. Support Greenways Program (Parks & Leisure, Strategy #2)
Review and assist with update of Hike and Bike Master Plan
Kristan Clann review of Hike and Bike Trail Plan at regular meeting of November 9, 2004.
Review and assist with update of Greenways Master Plan
El Continued support of Hike and Bike Task Force
14. City Center Project support.
ElParks and Recreation office recommendations
Parks and open space area recommendations
ElCommunity Center facility recommendations
Approved:
Updated: November 4, 2004
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15. Develop plan of action for Northgate Park.
El Review existing Northgate Redevelopment Plan
0 Develop recommendations for neighborhood parks
16. Explore new leisure programs and activities (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
ElPassport program for Seniors
Ongoing- November 2nd, 10th, and 17th, 2004.
EPassport program for Teens
❑ Senior Olympics
Investigating senior Olympics
❑X International faculty and scholars picnic
Held successfully at Central Park pavilion on October 26, 2004
❑X Dog splash day at Hallaran Pool
Held on October 24, 2004.
17. Revision of By -Laws for the Board
❑X Prepare draft By -Laws
Draft turned over for review by Legal. Draft received back from Legal, October12, 2004
EjBoard approval with revised By -Laws
Review and possible approval at November 9th Regular meeting.
Ei By -Laws approval by City Council
Approved:
Updated: November 4, 2004
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Parks & Recreation Department
Goals & Objectives
FY2005
(Not Prioritized)
• Implementation of the CIP Program • Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
• Continuation of Staff Development • Implementation of Special Projects & Programs
Implementation of the CIP Program
❑X FY 2005 CIP Projects
Status: Ongoing. Monthly report given to Board
Q FY 2005 Park Land Dedication Projects
Status: Ongoing. Monthly report given to Board
Continuation of Staff Development
Complete Management Academy (Jana Wood)
Status:
Ej Complete Supervisory Academy (Mollie Binion; Zach Lowy)
Status: Graduation November 16, 2004
Complete Emergency Management Academy
Status:
El Complete NRPA Revenue Management School (David Gering)
Status:
ElComplete TRAPS Conference (Steve Beachy)
Status:
El Conduct Arbor Master Training
Status:
Attend the 11t" Annual Southeast Texas Grounds Maintenance Conference
Status:
Coordinate and prepare for TRAPS Regional Workshop in Fall 2005
Status:
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
Acquire new cemetery site and develop Master Plan
Status:
Ei Continued implementation of Park Maintenance Standards
Status:
El Continued implementation of the Urban Forest Management Plan??
Status:
El Continue efforts to make parks more intergenerational
Status: Report given at October, 2004 regular meeting
Approved:
Updated:
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El
Review leisure service programs
Status: Softball program report October 12, 2004. Passport program underway
0 Pursue cooperative efforts with the City of Bryan on joint programming
Status: Investigating senior Olympics
Develop Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II
Status: Design contract approval at October 21, 2004 City Council meeting
Promote performing arts
Status:
Continued implementation of regional planning and development initiative
Status:
Ei Develop action plan for Northgate Park
Status:
Develop Master Plan for Steeplechase
Status:
0 Implement Arboretum improvement plan
Status:
Implementation of Special Projects and Programs
El Implementation of the remote sports lighting system
Status: In progress
Continue implementation of automated registration software (RecWare)
Status: In progress
El Conduct benchmark survey of similar cities
Status:
Continue investigation of the feasibility for NRPA departmental accreditation
Status:
Continue investigation of the feasibility of implementing a Donations Program
for the Department
Status:
El Conduct Program and Facilities Needs Assessment
Status:
Acquire and implement AED's at select PARD facilities
Status:
Acquire and install Wolf Pen Creek street banners.
Status:
Facilitate Cricket program.
Status:
Northgate Music Series?? - Seek direction
Status:
Investigate Lincoln Center staffing possibilities
Status:
Decide what should be done with old buildings at Lincoln Center
Status:
Approved:
Updated:
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Senior Services Coordinator
October 2004
Veteran's Day: November llth:
A program will be held a Veteran's Park starting at 5:30pm. The public is invited. We
will also have veterans speak at Teen Talk at the EXIT Teen Center at 7:00pm.
Senior World Passport Program:
November 2: China, 10:00am
November 10: India, 10:00am
November 17: Arab World, 1:00pm
RSVP to the International Center at 862-6700 if interested in attending
November 10
The Computer Club for Seniors will meet from 9:00am-10:30am at the College Station
Utilities Training Center located at 1601 Graham Road. The speaker is Caren Urban with
First National Bank. She will be speaking on the security of on-line banking and identity
theft. All seniors are invited. For more information on the Computer Club contact the
College Station Senior Services Coordinator at 764-6371.
November 19
Third Friday Bridge Group meets at the College Station Teen Center from 9:30am-
12:30pm. To have your name added to the call list, please contact College Station Senior
Services Coordinator at 764-6371. This is a free program.
November 29
The George Bush Presidential Library presents the Classic Film Charade at 7:00pm.
College Station Senior Services will provide transportation for seniors at designated pick-
up locations to the film. To make a reservation for transportation, please call 764-6371.
Seating on the bus is limited.
College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 25, 2004
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
Minutes
Members Present: Patricia Boughton, E.E. Burns, Frank Camplone, Laura Holmes,
Catherine Lamb, Joe LeCour, Robert Meyer, Neal Nutall, Raymond Reed, Colleen
Risinger, Yvonne Stevens, Betty Wilborn and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Haskell Monroe and Dipankar Sen
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
I. Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Robert Meyer, Chairman, at
10:02am
II. Hear visitors. Dr. Susan Rodiek and 13 students from the College of Architecture
attended the meeting and explained that they were working on a Senior Activity
Center Design Project as a class assignment. The senior center/community center
is a project that will use A&M land located on the corner of Wellborn Road and
George Bush Drive. The students design must include a lobby, multi -purpose
room, kitchen, arts & crafts room, exercise room, game room, two classrooms,
office suite, restrooms, mechanical room, janitor closet and one unique room for a
total square footage of 12,000 — 14,000. The location will include parking and
outdoor features such as walking trails and picnic areas. The building will include
a second floor. Members of the senior advisory committee were asked to comment
on what the building should look like and to make suggestions to the list of rooms
and sizes.
Committee members interested in working with the students will be asked to
review their design projects at a midway point and attend a final presentation. It is
the desire of the students to present their final projects to members of the City
Council, Parks Board and Senior Advisory Committee.
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on September 27, 2004.
Neal Nutall made the motion that the minutes be approved. Patricia Boughton
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
IV. Review Senior Advisory Committee Mission Statement. The mission statement
adopted May 1999 reads, "To provide College Station seniors with a desirable
place to live that fulfills their needs and allows them to share their talents, in a way
that College Station seniors may provide leadership in areas of personal
knowledge and experience, so that the whole community will have quality of life".
Laura Holmes made the motion that the committee postpone action on any changes
to the mission statement. Raymond Reed seconded the motion. The motion
passed.
V. Committee Reports:
• Senior Friendly Award
Betty Wilborn, Patricia Boughton and Colleen Risinger served on the sub-
committee. Betty Wilborn reported that the sub -committee met on September
30th with Robert Meyer and Marci Rodgers at the Teen Center to discuss
revisions to the current application for the Senior Friendly Award. A copy of
the new application form was distributed to the committee for review. The
brochure will be sent to the Communications Director for the City of College
Station for review. Raymond Reed made the motion that the sub -committee
proceed with the details of distributing and publicizing the brochure to
businesses. Catherine Lamb seconded the motion. The motion passed.
• Goals
Raymond Reed and Joe LeCour served on the goals sub -committee. They met
with Robert Meyer and Marci Rodgers on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 to
discuss new goals for the committee for the year 2004-2005. The following
goals were submitted to the Senior Advisory Committee for discussion and
consideration. Steps for achieving the goals will be discussed at the next
regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Committee.
I. Further development of proposed plans for Central Park Senior Center
II. Increase awareness of senior programs available through the College
Station Parks and Recreation Department
III. Increase senior use of city parks
Joanna Yeager made the motion that the goals be accepted. Catherine Lamb
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
VI. Senior Services Coordinator Report. (report attached)
VII Next meeting and agenda items: Monday, November 29, 2004
• Provide members with a copy of the plans for senior center at park
headquarters.
VIII. Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 11:44am.
Pam Springfield - CC Adv. Committee Monthly Meetings Postponed
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From: Nita Hilburn
To: CC Adv. Comm Agenda Posting
Date: 10/20/2004 8:34:25 AM
Subject: CC Adv. Committee Monthly Meetings Postponed
As many of you may know, Alma Molena, one of our Advisory Committee Members had a massive stroke.
She is still recovering in St. Joseph Rehab.
The recovery looks to be a very long, hard one for her. She is making great strives in recovery, however,
she is still having trouble communicating.
Alma is in therapy twice a day and is now on solid foods. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
All Adv. Committee Meetings are cancelled until further notice, due to lack of Quorum.
Thanks,
Nhilburn@cstx.gov
Secretary, Event Coordinator
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
College Station, Texas 77840
979/764-3720 fax 979/764-3513
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
11 NOVEMBER 2004
BRAZOS VALLEY MEMORIAL FOR ALL VETERANS
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
WELCOME MAJOR GENERAL, USA (RET.) ALVIN JONES
BRAZOS VALLEY VETERANS MEMORIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INVOCATION DR. P. DAVID ROMEI
CHAIRMAN, VETERANS MEMORIAL DESIGN COMMITTEE
AMAZING GRACE MAJOR, USA (RET.) BILL HERRIDGE
POSTING OF COLORS TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, CORP OF CADETS COLOR GUARD
NATIONAL ANTHEM TEXAS AGGIE BAND
"TEXAS OUR TEXAS"
SERVICE MEDLEY
GREETINGS MAYOR ERNIE WENTRCEK
CITY OF BRYAN
MAYOR RON SILVIA
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
THE HONORABLE RANDY SIMS
BRAZOS COUNTY JUDGE
THE HONORABLE CHET EDWARDS
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS
REMARKS COMMISSIONER JERRY PATTERSON
TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE
21 GUN SALUTE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ROSS VOLUNTEERS
TAPS BUGLER, TEXAS AGGIE BAND
SPECIAL THANKS To:
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CORPS OF CADETS
COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ARTS COUNCIL OF BRAZOS VALLEY
BRAZOS COUNTY YOUNG REPUBLICANS
11 NOVEMBER 2004
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
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Pam Springfield - Board Meeting - November 9th
From: "Byron C. Blaschke" <blaschke@tca.net>
To: <pspringfield@cstx.gov>
Date: 11/5/2004 8:42:43 PM
Subject: Board Meeting - November 9th
I have a meeting in Austin on Tuesday afternoon, November 9th. If I get
back in town in time, I will attend. If not I would like to be excused from
the meeting for that evening.
Thanks,
Carol Blaschke
City of College Station
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