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AGENDA
CITY oFCOLLEGE STATION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 8, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
College Station Central Park Conference Room
1000 Krenek Tap 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
January 11, 2005.
5. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding potential Park Land Dedication
requests for:
■ The Glade Tract Replat (Section 12) N Park Zone 6
■ Nantucket / Don Morris N Park Zone 12
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6. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding Program and Facility Needs
Assessment Process
7. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement
Program:
■ Park Land Dedication Project List
■ Current Capital Improvement Project List
■ Veterans Park & Athletic Complex
8. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals
and Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plan.
9. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates, and possible agenda items:
■ Regular meeting N March 8, 2005
10. Adjourn.
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d Recreation AdvisoryBoard
Regular Meeting
February 8, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
age Station Central Park
000 Krenek Tap Road
olleae Station, Texas
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Pamela Springfield,
Staff Assistant
Board Members Present,: Jodi Warner, Chair; Don Allison; Gary Erwin; Glenn Schroeder;
Kathleen Ireland; Carol Blaschke; Jeannie McCandless; Gary Thomas
Board Members Absent: Larry Farnsworth
Guests & Visitors,: Greg Taggart N MUNICIPAL Development Group; Veronica Morgan N Mitchell
& Morgan L.L.P.; Joe and Phyllis Hobson, and Don Morris N Don Morris/Nantucket; Rachel Francis,
Joseph Milburn, Michelle Bynum, Heather Sallatura, and Jeffrey Boutte N TAMU RPTS 402
1. Call to order. Jodi Warner called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. Pardon and possible action concernina reauests for absences of members.. Larry
Farnsworth had submitted a request for absence. Glenn Schroeder moved to accept Larry's
request for absence and Gary Erwin seconded. The vote was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
3. Hear Visitors. Hearing none, this item was closed.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from the Regular,
meetina of January 11. 2005. Kathy Ireland moved to accept the minutes of the
January 11, 2005 regular meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Glenn S., and
hearing no opposition or discussion, the vote was called. The January minutes were
unanimously approved.
S. Review. discussion, and possible action regarding potential Park Land Dedication,
reauests for:
• Glade Tract Renlat N Park Zone 6,: Pete Vanecek explained that the Board had looked at
seventeen (17) lots in this tract in October 2003, at which time the cash dedication had
been accepted in lieu of a land dedication. The developer was now coming back with a
potential dedication for fifteen (15) lots on North Bardell Court. Staff was recommending
acceptance of a cash dedication of $8,340, which would go into Park Zone 6 funds.
Glenn S. moved to accept the staff recommendation and Jeannie McCandless seconded.
Hearing no discussion, the vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed
unanimously.
• Nantucket/Don Morris N Park Zone 12,: Veronica Morgan of Mitchell & Morgan, L.L.P. and
the developer were present to answer any questions that might arise. A staff
recommendation had not been made as to the acceptance of a cash or land dedication and
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Regular Meeting of February 8, 2005
the issue was up for discussion. The cash dedication would be $37,808, with the land
requirement being less than one acre. The developer was leaning towards creating either a
gated or non -gated, age -restricted neighborhood for 55 and older, and asked for the
Board's input. Steve Beachy explained that if the community was gated, a land dedication
would have to be declined because the park would be considered private and therefore,
closed to the public.
Veronica Morgan stated that there was the potential for a land dedication of about 3.9 acres
that ran parallel to and off of the Highway 6 frontage road. From the frontage road, an
area approximately 75' back would be left as wooded green space that would act as a buffer,
with the possibility that hand -cleared trails could be added by the developer. Discussion
followed regarding dedicated park access for residents of Nantucket and South Hampton.
The Board was told that South Hampton would be growing with additional phases to be
added.
Glenn S. stated that if a park was going to go into that area, then that was probably the
only option available. Glenn went on to make a motion that on the condition that the
development was a non -gated community, the board look favorably on a land dedication of
some or all of the land between the street and the frontage road as park. Gary Thomas
seconded. Discussion followed. Don Allison stated that because the only improvements
that would probably go into a park of that size would be trails, he had concerns with having
to maintain that small of a park over time. Jodi W. stated that it was appealing due to the
street frontage and she felt that it would be well used. Jeannie McCandless added that if it
was an age -restricted community, the linear layout for walking was ideal. Steve Beachy
suggested that in addition to the trails, benches, fountains, and exercise stations designed
specifically for seniors could also be included in the improvements. Hearing no further
concerns or discussion, the vote was called. The motion carried (6-1) to accept the land
dedication.
• Bart Munro (_Wolf Pen Creek District) — Park Zone 3: This item had been removed from the
agenda.
6. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding Program and Facility Needs
Assessment process. Steve Beachy stated that the process was moving forward. A focus
group meeting dealing with environmental interest groups was being held that evening at the
EXIT Teen Center. He stated that up to this point, participation at the meetings had not been
as expected and the right connections evidently had not been made. He stated that the ideal
number for focus group meeting attendance was between and ten and twenty people. Every
effort was being made to improve attendance for the next meeting on February 10cn
Steve stated that staff and Board members were not being allowed to attend the focus group
meetings in order to ensure that the participants felt that they were free to speak without
intimidation. The Board would be included in the public hearing, and the regular advisory
board meeting in March would be dedicated to a focus group for board members.
This was an informational item only and no action was required.
7. Report, discussion, and possible action concernina the Caoital Improvement
Proaram (CIP). Current lists had been included in the members' packets and brief updates
were given on the status of some of the projects in progress. Steve stated that there were
thirty-four projects on the current list with a lot of work being done and good progress being
made.
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Regular Meeting of February 8, 2005
■ The Lincoln Center expansion project was complete. The next thing to be done there would
be a spray park and a new playground that would go in where the old playground had been.
Concepts for that design would be reviewed soon.
■ The Jack and Dorothy Miller Park trail lighting was complete. There had been some
problems with the lights bothering residents whose homes backed up to the back side of the
trail. The problem had been corrected by coating the lenses of the lights. A basketball
court cover/pavilion was currently in the design phase for this park.
■ The contract for the Central Park and Veterans Park soccer field lights had been awarded
and construction would be underway fairly soon. The project had come in $150,000 under
budget and staff was looking at the option of either using the money for additional
enhancements such as shade covers or sidewalks, or saving it for the Phase III
development of Veterans Park.
■ The public hearing for the development of the Steeplechase Park site would be held within
the next month or so. Based on the ideas from the hearing a conceptual design plan would
be developed.
• A site for a new municipal cemetery was still in the works as was the Aggie Field of Honor
idea. The current cemetery was about three to four years away from being sold out.
This was an informational item only and no action was required.
S. Review, discussion, and possible action concernina Board and Department Goals
and Obiectives, and Citv Council Strateaic Plan. The Board and Departmental Goals had
been included in the packets.
• The Bike and Hike Task Force had been meeting on a regular basis and there would be an
update given to the board at the March meeting.
• City Council had just held their mid -year retreat and brainstorming session. Discussion had
taken place regarding developing strategies to attract tourism, strengthen the Wolf Pen
Creek area, and in general have a family -friendly community. No list of projects had been
created, however, they were basically strategies that support parks. Council will continue to
work on ideas and decide where they want to go, but things may be done on a larger scale
than in the past.
• City Council would be taking a tour beginning at 2:00 p.m. on February 9th that would take
them to view various parks and capital improvement projects being done throughout the
city. The Board was welcome to attend the tour if they so desired.
This was an informational item only and no action was required.
9. Discussion of calendar, future meetina dates, and possible agenda items.
■ The VPAC, Phase II subcommittee would be meeting on Friday, February 11th to go over the
Phase II conceptual plan design.
■ The next regular meeting would be held on March 8, 2005.
10. Adiourn. A motion was made to adjourn by Glenn S. and seconded by Kathy I. The vote
was called and hearing no opposition, the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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Requests for Absence must be submitted to the Parks Staff Assistant at 764-3414 prior to the
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rPam Springfield - RE: February Parks Board Agenda &draft January MinutesT�
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From: "Farnsworth, Larry K' <Ifarnsworth@tamu.edu>
To: "Pam Springfield" <Pspringfield@cstx.gov>
Date: 2/3/2005 11:24:37 AM
Subject: RE: February Parks Board Agenda & draft January Minutes
I will not be able to attend the February Parks Board meeting due to a
family activity. Please excuse this absence. Thanks.
Larry K. Farnsworth
(979) 845-9479
Iarnsworth@tamu.edu
Date Received:
Park Zone:
Current Zone Balance:
Project Location:
Name of Development:
Phase:
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
02/02/2005
6
$91,106
Southwest Parkway and North Bardell Court
Tract A - The Glade, Section 12
N/A
Fred Bayliss - Texas Star Realty
110 Pershing Avenue
College Station, Texas 77840
979 779-9375 Fax Number:
Municipal Development Group
2551 Texas Avenue South, Suite A
College Station, Texas 77840
979 693-5359
Section 10-13-1: Land Dedication
Single Family Dwelling Units: 15
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement: 0.148 Acres
Proposed Dedication: 0
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
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Fax Number:
Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained? No
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): 15 x $198 = $2,970
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee: $2,970
Section 10-13-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit): 15 x $358 = $5,370
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit):
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit): $556 x 15 = $8,340
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
Section 10-13-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment:
Parks Board review and decision:
Section 10-13-5: Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres? N/A
If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of Park dedication fee.
Section 10-13-7: Prior Park Acquisition
Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed development? Yes, Bee Creek Park.
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-F: Additional Information
1. Is land in the 100-year floodplain? No Percentage:
a. Detention/Retention? No Size:
Meets Board Policy?
Acreage in floodplain:
None Percentage:
Acreage in detention:
None Percentage:
Acreage in greenways:
None 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:
(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 the park land dedication
fee.
Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: At the regular meeting on February 8, 2005, the Board
voted unanimously to accept the $8,340.00, in lieu of land.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
City Council:
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Date Received:
Park Zone:
Current Zone Balance:
Project Location:
Name of Development:
Phase:
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
01 /28/2005
12
$4,500
West of Highway 6 - Nantucket Subdivision
Nantucket - Don Morris
N/A
Don Morris
1445 North Loop West, Suite 840
Houston, Texas 77008
713 802-9292 Fax Number:
Mitchell & Morgan, LLP
511 University Drive, Suite 204
College Station, Texas 77840
979 260-6963
Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication
Single Family Dwelling Units: 68
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement: 0.673 Acres
Proposed Dedication: 0
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
713 802-1655
Fax Number: 979 260-3564
Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained? No
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): $198 x 68 = $13,464
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee: $13,464
Section 10-8-3: 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 10-13-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment: February 3, 2005
Parks Board review and decision:
Section 10-13-5: Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres?
If yes, staff recommends:
Section 10-13-7: Prior Park Acquisition
$358 x 68 = $24,344
$556 x 68 = $37,808
N/A
Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed development? No
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-F: Additional Information
1. Island in the 100-year floodplain? No Percentage:
a. Detention/Retention? Yes Size:
2.5 Acres
Meets Board Policy?
Acreage in floodplain: None Percentage:
Acreage in detention: 2.5 acres Percentage: Approximately 10%
Acreage in greenways: None 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:
(b) A proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designed to restrict reasonable access
to the park from other area subdivisions. Street and greenway connections to existing or
future adjoining subdivisions may be required to provide reasonable access to parks.
Comments:
(c) Where a non-residential use must directly abut a park, the use must be separated by a
screening wall or fence and landscaping. Access points to the park may be allowed by the
Planning and Zoning Commission if a public benefit is established.
Comments:
(d) It is desirable that a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter of a park should abut a
public street. In all cases, the City shall approve the proposed street alignment fronting on city
parks.
Comments:
(e) Streets abutting a park shall be built in accordance with the thoroughfare plan and the
standards of this ordinance; however, the City may require any residential street built adjacent
to a park to be constructed to collector width to ensure access and prevent traffic congestion.
The developer may request oversize participation in such an instance.
Comments:
Staff Recommendations:
Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
At the February 8, 2005 regular meeting, the Board voted that, on the condition the development
was a non -gated community, it would accept a land dedication of some or all of that portion of
area (approximately 3.9 acres) between the street and the frontage road as park. The vote
passed 6 - 1 in favor of the land dedication.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
City Council:
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Conference Center
Room 106
Internal Athletic Programs Conference Center
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Flag Football
Youth Groups Teen Center
Teen Center
Lincoln Center
Kids Club
School Student Councils
Wrap Up
Conference Center
Rooms 102,103 & 106
February 10, 2005 7:00 p.m.
February 15, 2005 7:00 p.m.
February 17, 2005 7:00 p.m.
February 24, 2005 7:00 p.m.
Public Hearing Conference Center March 3, 2005 7:00 p.m.
Room 127, 103,104,105
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Teen Center March 8, 2005 7:00 p.m.
Non -User Group TBD TBD
CSISD Teacher TBD TBD
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY `05
February 4, 2005
(Greens Prairie Rd Landscaping & Irrigation Design
IVPAC Soccer Lights
(Parkway Park I
(+Central Park Soccer Lights
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terans Park Phase II
.A. Tarrow Spray Park
(Thomas Pool Collector Tank Repair
(Jack & Dorothy Miller Park
Basketball Court Cover
(Steeplechase Park Development
(Lincoln Playground
Interqenerational Park Additions
(Business Park Sign
(Cemetery Land Acquisition
Under Construction
David
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Pete
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I Pete
Under Construction
I Pete
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Ij Ric
In Design
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In Design
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( Pete
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PK0409
PK0406
P0501
PK0503
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PK0512
PK0512
$80,000
$400,000
$50,000
$285,000
$6,925,000
$170,000
$20,000
$175,000
$315,000
$50,000
$310,000
GG0302 $50,000
GG9905 $275,000
Street Project Fund
4/05
General Fund
6/05
'03 G.O.+ Zone 2
3/05 $44,795
General Fund
6/05
'03 Bond
10/07
Community Dev. I
6/05
'05 General Fund I
5/05
'05 General Fund I
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Introduction
The City's Strategic Plan determines priorities and creates a shared commitment among City Council, City staff and citizens
around the City's vision statements. The Strategic Plan drives budget preparation and service delivery implementation to
ensure that the City's resources are allocated in accordance with the City's vision.
Mission of the City of College Station City Council
On behalf of the citizens of College Station, home of Texas A&M University, we will continue to promote and advance the
community's quality of life.
Core Values
Promote involvement and participation of the citizenry Promote Regionalism
Promote the health, safety, and general well being of the Promote being active member of the Brazos Valley
community community
Promote fiscal responsibility Support activities that promote municipal empowerment
Promote collaboration and cooperation Promote Excellence in customer service
Core Services
* We will continue to improve high quality customer focused basic City services at a reasonable cost.
* We will provide infrastructure, with the capacity to meet current and projected needs.
* We will promote public safety and health.
* We will promote effective communication (interdepartmentally and to the public).
* We will rehabilitate infrastructure as needed.
* We will provide streets, traffic and transportation systems.
* We will provide a workplace that fosters creative ideas for delivery of core services.
Parks and Leisure Services
* We will continue to promote a wide range of leisure, recreational and cultural arts opportunities.
* We will maintain an integrated parks system driven by connectivity.
* We will promote programs and facilities that target all age groups.
* We will promote cultural arts.
* We will pursue regional planning and development efforts.
Planning and Development
* We will continue to promote a well -planned community.
* We will continue to revise and guide the development process through the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
* We will continue to support an intermodal transportation action plan.
* We will promote well -planned neighborhoods.
Economic Development
* We will continue to promote a strong and diverse economic environment.
* We will promote the development of strategic areas.
* We will continue to strengthen and diversify the tax and job base.
* We will promote tourism.
* We will promote revitalization and redevelopment.
* We will encourage and integrate the City's economic development efforts with the Research Valley Partnership.
STRATEGIC PLANS IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR
JANUARY 2005 - MARCH 2O05
Cemetery Committee to begin process
of developing proposed operational
issue changes for new site.
Staff prepare Scope of Services to use
in selection of design firm and
construction requirements for Phase I.
I
FY2004 and First Quarter Report
given at January 11 "h Parks Advisory
Board as well as recommendations
Joint meeting with Parks Board
and Design Review Board on
February 11t^
Parkway Park under construction.
Bid Intergeneration features last
of February
Needs Assessment Focus Groups Needs Assessment Focus
three held in January Groups — seven meetings for
February planned.
Staff select design firm to create
Master Plan and Phase I
construction documents.
Complete review of Leisure Service
Program
NOTE. Shaded items have been completed.
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Construction contract to Council for
approval
Phase 11 preliminary concept
plans to Parks Advisory Board
VPAC Subcommittee on
February 11 th
VPAC, Phase 11 design underway
Bid intergenerational features last
of February
IBegin construction I
Complete Installation Of Street
Banners
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Goals & Objectives
FY2005
(Not Prioritized)
1. Support Regional Park Initiative (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 4)
Develop action plan
❑ Complete appraisal of property
Appraiser chosen; work should be complete by April 1, 2005.
Tour for new Parks & Recreation Advisory 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
❑ Bid project
4. Crompton Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
QComplete design process
Design complete.
Bid project
Project should bid out in February
Complete construction
Begin operation and maintenance
Conduct dedication ceremony
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 1 of 4
Updated: February 2, 2005
S. 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
Memorial wall expansion complete November, 2004.
Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2004
Ceremony complete.
Complete lighting of four existing soccer fields
Design complete; project out to bid; Council approval on January 20tn
6. Continued interaction with other City Boards (Lincoln Center, Bryan Parks Board,
Conference Center, P&Z, Seniors) (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Joint meeting with DRB Presentation and discussion of the film 'Small Urban Spaces"and discussion of park concepts
for Northgate on February 11th.
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
S. 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. Intergenerational Park Improvements in design phase.
Spray Park at Lincoln Center
Design contract in process.
Determine use for old buildings at Lincoln Center
Basketball pavilion at Jack and Dorothy Miller Park (Zone 5)
In design phase.
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 2 of 4
Updated: February 2, 2005
Park -Land Dedication Projects (Zone 10)
10. Needs Assessment for facilities and programs. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Conduct focus group meetings
Meetings in progress
Conduct public hearings
Develop survey instrument
Review and accept final report
Parks Board:
Council review:
Meeting held with RPTS students to go over scope of the project on Nov 11 th 2004
11. Park Maintenance Standards Review and Direction. (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 1)
First quarter standards report
Report given at January 1 Ph regular meeting
second quarter standards report
Third quarter standards report
Fourth quarter standards report
Develop recommendations for improvement
12. Southern Oaks Park (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
Neighborhood 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
Continued support of Hike and Bike Task Force
14. City Center Project support.
Parks and Recreation office recommendations
Parks and open space area recommendations
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004
Updated: February 2, 2005
Page 3 of 4
Community Center facility recommendations
15. Develop plan of action for Northgate Park.
Review existing Northgate Redevelopment Plan
Develop recommendations for neighborhood parks
16. Explore new leisure programs and activities (Parks & Leisure, Strategy 2)
0 Passport program for Seniors
Fall session complete
Passport program for Teens
Senior Olympics
Investigating senior Olympics for 2006.
0 International faculty and scholars picnic
Held successfully at Central Park pavilion on October 26, 2004
QDog splash day at Hallaran Pool
Held on October 24, 2004.
17. Revision of By -Laws for the Board
aPrepare draft By -Laws
Draft turned over for review by Legal. Draft received back from Legal, October12, 2004
0 Board approval with revised By -Laws
Review and approval at November 9th Regular meeting.
By -Laws approval by City Council
To council for approval at the February 10th meeting
Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: October 12, 2004 Page 4 of 4
Updated: February 2, 2005
■ Implementation of the CIP Program
■ Continuation of Staff Development
Parks & Recreation Department
Goals & Objectives FY2005
(Not Prioritized)
• Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
■ Implementation of Special Projects & Programs
Implementation of the CIP Program
❑X FY 2005 CIP Projects (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Ongoing. Monthly report given to Board
❑X FY 2005 Park Land Dedication Projects (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Ongoing. Monthly report given to Board
Continuation of Staff Development
FX Complete Management Academy
Status: The Assistant Director and all superintendents have completed the course.
QX Complete Supervisory Academy (Mollie Binion, Darrel Harvey, Cameron Parker)
Status: Graduation November 16, 2004
Complete Emergency Management Academy (Cheletia Thomas, Darrell Harvey)
Status: Wednesdays January 12 - March 2
Complete NRPA Revenue Management School (David Gerling)
Status: Peter Lamont completed the two-year course; David Gerling completed the first year.
Complete TRAPS Conference (Steve Beachy and others will attend)
Status: March 2005
Conduct Arbor Master Training (Parks & Leisure, #1)
Status: Working on schedule for fall session
Attend the 111h Annual Southeast Texas Grounds Maintenance Conference
Status:
FX Attend the Texas Cooperative Extension Forestry Unit's Arboriculture 101'
(Curtis Schoessow, Scott Deffendoll, and David Pemberton)
Status: Four Saturdays in January 2005
Coordinate and prepare for TRAPS Regional Workshop in Fall 2005
Status: 2005 conference scheduled for November in College Station
❑X Attend Texas Turfgrass Conference (Scott Hooks, Gary Marske, Paul Rucker, Keith Fails)
Status: Conference attended, December 5tn- 7tn
Updated: February 2, 2005 Page 1 of 3
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
Acquire new cemetery site and develop Master Plan (Core Services, #1)
Status: Appraisals complete; negotiations in progress
Continued implementation of Park Maintenance Standards (Parks & Leisure, #1)
Status: FY 2004 overall 89% rating; FY 2005 goal - 90% overall; quarterly reports given to Parks Board.
Continued implementation of the Urban Forest Management Plan?? (Parks &
Leisure, #1)
Status: On hold pending further directions
Continue efforts to make parks more intergenerational (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Report given at October, 2004 regular meeting; Project design in progress
Review leisure service programs ( Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Softball program report October 12, 2004. "Senior Passport" program underway; cricket league
proposal received.
Pursue cooperative efforts with the City of Bryan on joint programming (Parks &
Leisure, #2)
Status: Investigating senior Olympics for 2006; National softball tournaments in 2005 and 2006
Develop veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Design contract approval at October 21, 2004 City Council meeting; design in progress
Promote performing arts (Parks & Leisure, #3)
Status: Booking concerts for 2005 starlight concert series
Continued implementation of regional planning and development initiative
(Parks & Leisure, #4)
Status: Funding approval in BVSWMA FY 2005 budget; appraiser retained
Develop action plan for Northgate Park (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: On hold pending staff discussions
Develop Master Plan for Steeplechase (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status:
Implement Arboretum improvement plan (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status:
Implementation of Special Projects and Programs
FX Implementation of the remote sports lighting system (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Complete; New soccer lights will include Sky Logic
Continue implementation of automated registration software (RecWare)
Status: In progress; software installed; testing completed; training completed
FX Conduct benchmark survey of similar cities
Status: On-line survey completed January 2/1'. Results collected from all Big 12 Conference Schools.
Results will be received by all involved.
❑X Continue investigation of the feasibility for NRPA departmental accreditation
Status: Inventory with current level of compliance complete
Continue investigation of the feasibility of implementing a Donations Program for
the Department
Status: Draft program complete
Conduct Program and Facilities Needs Assessment (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Agreement with TAMU's RPTS department approved; February - focus groups in progress
Updated: February 2, 2005 Page 2 of 3
Q Acquire and implement AED's at select PARD facilities
Status: Funding approved in FY 2005 budget; bids received; acquisition in progress by Risk Management
Acquire and install Wolf Pen Creek street banners (Economic Development, #1)
Status: Banner design complete; bid awarded for 36 steel banners; construction in progress
F-IFacilitate Cricket program (Parks & Leisure, #2)
Status: Facilitate start of user group; site identified for facility; organization of group in progress
Northgate Music Series (Parks & Leisure, #3)
Status: Initial funding approved
Q Investigate Lincoln Center staffing possibilities
Status: Reorganization with existing positions complete. Two Assistant Center Supervisors in place as of
February 15r
Decide what should be done with old buildings at Lincoln Center
Status:
Updated: February 2, 2005 Page 3 of 3
Senior Services Coordinator Report
January 2005
February 1-April 12 Beginning Bridge Class- Classes meet at the Teen Center on
Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:30am for 10 classes. The cost is $30.00.
February 1- March 22 Genealogy Classes will be held on Tuesdays, February 1-
March 22nd from 9:OOam - 11:30am. The cost is $25.00.
February 3-March 10 "42" The Game. The class will be offered on Thursdays,
February 3- March loth from 9:30am-11:30am at the College Station Teen Center. The
class fee is $25.00
February 8 Senior Day at the Capitol. We have 35 sign-up and a waiting list. We
leave Post Oak Mall at 7:30am on Tuesday, February 8t . We meet with our
representatives for a group photo session. Return by 5:OOpm.
February 9 Computer Club for Seniors. The Club meets on the second Wednesday of
each month from 9:OOam-10:30am at the College Station Utilities Service Center
Training Room located at 1601 Graham Rd
February 10 Senior Citizen Arab Tea Party. Sample tea and coffee from the Arab
world and visit with A&M Students from Arab countries. Please join us at the College
Station Teen Center located at 1520 Rock Prairie at 10:00am. Hosted by The
International Center and the College Station Parks and Recreation Department. Please
RSVP 862-6700.
February 10 Senior Valentine Dance from 7:OOpm-9:30pm at the College Station
Conference Center located at 1300 George Bush Dr. The cost is $5.00 per person. The
dance is sponsored by the College Station Parks and Recreation Department Senior
Services and The Gold Medallion Club. For more information contact College Station
Senior Services at 764-6371.
February 16 Exploring History Lunch/Lecture series Sponsored by the College Station
Historic Preservation Committee and the College Station Senior Advisory Committee.
Lunch will be served at no cost from 11:30am-1:OOpm at the College Station Conference
Center. Contact 764-6262 to make a reservation and for more information. The topic is
Black History.
February 23 Computer Club for Seniors is open for seniors who are interested in
improving their computer skills and learning new applications. The group meets the
fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:OOam-10:30am for a "hands on" Computer
Class at the Center for Regional Services located at 3991 East 29th street. The classes
are free to all seniors and no registration is required. Instructors offer a variety of tips
and shortcuts on how to use your computer.
VI. Senior Services Coordinator Report (report attached)
VII. Next meeting and agenda items: Monday, February 28, 2005
Ray Reed made the motion that the Senior Advisory Committee invite the Parks
Board Chairman and/or contact the Mayor to discuss with the Committee the best
approach to advance the cause of a Senior Center. Joanna Yeager seconded the
motion. The motion passed. The committee would like to have the Chamber of
Commerce director attend to discuss promotion of the Senior Friendly Award.
VIII. Adjourn. The committee adjourned at 11:19am
College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 31, 2005
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd.
10:00am
MINUTES
Members Present: Patricia Boughton, E.E. Burns, Laura Holmes, Joe LeCour, Robert
Meyer, Neal Nutall, Ray Reed, Colleen Risinger, Dipankar Sen, Yvonne Stevens, Betty
Wilborn, and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Frank Camplone, Catherine Lamb and Haskell Monroe
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
I. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 10:04 by Chairman, Robert
Meyer. Marci informed the committee that Catherine Lamb has requested to be
removed as a member of the Senior Advisory Committee due to health reasons.
II. Hear visitors. No visitors were present.
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on December 20, 2004. Ray Reed made
the motion that the minutes be approved. Laura Holmes seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
IV. Discussion, consideration and possible action on sub -committees
• Goals committee — Joanna Yeager will join the goals sub -committee with
Ray Reed and Joe LeCour. The sub -committee was asked to meet and
discuss an action plan for implementing the goals adopted by the committee
for 2005.
• Program committee — Betty Wilborn will serve on the sub -committee with
Neal Nutall, Colleen Risinger and Yvonne Stevens. The program
committee will meet prior to the next regular meeting to discuss goals for
the year.
V. Discussion, consideration and possible action on Senior Friendly Award. The new
brochure will list the recognition a business will receive for the Senior Friendly
Award.
• City Council will recognize business at a City Council Meeting
• Business will be featured on "City View" Channel 19
• Announcement in the Golden Eagle and The Eagle
• Business featured on the City Web page
• Decal
The City of
N1 College Station, Texas
Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
P.O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue 0 College Station, TX 77842 (979) 764-3500
www.ci.college-station.tx.us
January 18, 2005
Janice Lipp
Brazos County 4-H Equestrian Club
3420 Wimbledon Circle
College Station, TX 77845
Dear Janice:
On behalf of both the Cities of College Station and Bryan, I would like to thank you and
the Brazos County 4-H Equestrian Club for all your efforts in making this year's event a
success. Your club assisted in taking in 357 trees in Central Park and 226 trees at
Haswell Park. In addition, the College Station Sanitation Division picked up from curb
side 699 trees between 12/26/03 and 1/10/04, and Bryan's Sanitation Division picked up
391 trees in the same time frame. Finally, 15 trees were taken in at the landfill and sent
to the compost facility, and 4 trees were delivered directly to the compost facility. This is
a total of 1,692 trees taken in by this year's project.
I realize that a lot of preliminary work (and early hours!) goes into arranging for the radio
and TV spots, and scheduling workers to cover the two sites. Once again, the Club's
dedication and hard work have benefited the community.
My thanks again for the Club's continued support and efforts, and I look forward to next
year! In looking at next year's calendar, we will likely set the Christmas Tree Recycling
event for Saturday, January 7, 2006. Please share this information with the club, and I
will be in contact in a few short months!
Sincerely,
Ross Albrecht
Forestry Superintendent
Parks and Recreation
979-764-3410
Home of Texas A&M University
Home of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
2005 CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROJECT
On Saturday, January 8, 2005, The Cities of College Station and Bryan conducted the 17cn
annual Christmas Tree Recycling event. As usual, this project received tremendous
volunteer support from the Brazos County 4-H Equestrian Club. This group supplied
numerous volunteers to staff drop off locations in College Station's Central Park, were
357 trees were taken in, and at Bryan's Haswell Park, were 226 trees were dropped off.
In addition, both city's Sanitation Divisions picked up Christmas trees on their normal
yard waste routes (duplex and single family residences). Between December 26 and
January 14, a total of 699 trees were picked up curbside in College Station, and 391 in
Bryan. Finally, an additional 4 trees were delivered directly to the compost facility, and
15 trees were taken in at the landfill. This gives a total of 1,692 trees taken in by this
year's recycling event.
The goal of this annual event is to save space in the landfill by diverting the trees to other
uses, and to help educate the public on year round recycling efforts. In Bryan, the trees
taken in at Haswell Park were taken to the compost facility. The trees taken in at Central
Park were chipped on site, and spread throughout the picnic area by the ponds. The chips
will help alleviate soil compaction caused by foot traffic, reduce soil erosion, and will
provide nutrients to the soil.
Prior to the recycling event, Christmas tree lot operators were notified by the College
Station and Bryan Sanitation Divisions of the chance to dispose of left over stock at no
cost at the compost facility.
Many thanks and recognition should go to all the workers involved in this annual event.
This includes the College Station Parks and Recreation Forestry Division, the Sanitation
Divisions of both Bryan and College Station, The Public Relation divisions of both cities,
the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, and especially the volunteer efforts
of the Brazos County 4-H Equestrian Club,
Sponsors of the event are: Keep Brazos Beautiful
Brazos Co. 4-H Equestrian Club
Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency
Bryan/Collep-e Station Eaple
Cities of Bryan and College Station
Texas Forest Service
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning ea' Development Services
Agenda
Joint Meeting
For the Design Review Board and
Parks and Recreation Board
Friday, February 11, 2005
Administrative Conference Room 2 nd Floor
City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
11:00 a.m.
1. Call to Order.
2. Presentation and discussion of the film "Small Urban Spaces" and discussion of park concepts for
Northgate.
3. Adjourn.
The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive
services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call
(979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
ABSENCE REQUEST FORM
FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS
I will not be in attendance at the
02 Cl T&�
meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the reason(s) specified:
C;2- 3 -0--S
Signature
Requests for Absence must be submitted to the Parks Staff Assistant at 764-3414 prior to the
meeting date.
Pam Springfield - RE: VPAC Subcommittee Review of VPAC Phase II conceptual Design Page 1
From: "Farnsworth, Larry K" <Ifarnsworth@tamu.edu>
To: "Pam Springfield" <Pspringfield@cstx.gov>
Date: 2/3/2005 11:22:37 AM
Subject: RE: VPAC Subcommittee Review of VPAC Phase II conceptual Design
At this time I will not be able to attend. I have had another meeting
tenatively scheduled for this time. Also, if they do schedule a meeting,
I will not be able to attend the meeting with the Design Review Board. I
will let you know when I find out about the meeting.
Larry K. Farnsworth
Sr. MC/LAN Administrator
Microcomputer and LAN Support
Computing and Information Services
(979) 845-9479
Ifarnsworth@tamu.edu
> -----Original Message-----
• From: Pam Springfield [mailto:Pspringfield@cstx.gov]
> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 10:07 AM
> To: Erwin74@aol.com; j_warner@cox-internet.com; Ric Ploeger;
> Steve Beachy; jpn@tamu.edu; Farnsworth, Larry K; jeanniewmc@yahoo.com
> Subject: VPAC Subcommittee Review of VPAC Phase II conceptual Design
> Item Type: Appointment
> Start Date: Friday, 11 Feb 2005, 02:00:OOpm (Central Standard Time)
> Duration: 1 Hour
> Place: Parks Planning Conference Room at Central Park
> The VPAC Subcommittee will be meeting on February 11th at
> 2:00 in the Parks Planning Conference room at Central Park to
> view the conceptual design plans of Veterans Park & Athletic
> Complex, Phase 11. Please let me know if you plan to attend.
> Thank you!
> Pamela Springfield
> Staff Assistant
> College Station Parks & Recreation Department
> (979) 764-3414
> pspringfield@cstx.gov
> College Station. Heart of the Research Valley.
Pam Springfield ,. Re VPAC
From:
Pam Springfield
To:
Erwin74@aol.com
Date:
2/7/2005 9:26:55 AM
Subject:
Re: VPAC
Hi Gary, I remembered that you'd be gone - I just like to keep everyone updated on what's going on
whether or not they can attend.
Thank you!
Pamela Springfield
Staff Assistant
College Station Parks & Recreation Department
(979)764-3414
pspringfield@cstx.gov
>>> <Erwin74@aol.com> 2/4/2005 7:08:33 PM >>>
Pam,
Once again I will be out of town on the 11th, so I can not attend this
meeting either.
Gary
Pam Springfield - RE: Joint meeting with Design Review Board Page 1
From: "Byron C. Blaschke" <blaschke@tca.net>
To: "'Pam Springfield"' <Pspringfield@cstx.gov>
Date: 1/20/2005 5:40:42 PM
Subject: RE: Joint meeting with Design Review Board
I will be out of town on that date. Carol Blaschke
-----Original Message -----
From: Pam Springfield [mailto:Pspringfield@cstx.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 2:15 PM
To: gschroeder@aggiecatholic.org; Erwin74@aol.com;
J_warner@cox-internet.com; kathyireland@earthlink.net; allison@fabtexas.com;
Lfarnsworth@tamu.edu; blaschke@tca.net; jeanniewmc@yahoo.com;
olarmy58@yahoo.com
Cc: Molly Hitchcock
Subject: Joint meeting with Design Review Board
Good afternoon!
The chairman of the Design Review Board, Scott Shafer, has asked if it
would be possible to have a joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board when they meet on Friday, February 11th at noon, in order
to view a short 30-minute video about the importance of small urban
spaces.
Lunch will be provided. Please let me know your availability for that
day. I will forward the details regarding the location once that has
been worked out.
Thank you!
Pamela Springfield
Staff Assistant
College Station Parks & Recreation Department
(979) 764-3414
pspringfield@cstx.gov
College Station. Heart of the Research Valley.
I Pam Springfield - Joint Meeting 2/11105
Page 11
From:
<Erwin74@aol.com>
To:
<Pspringfield@cstx.gov>
Date:
1/27/2005 12:53:34 PM
Subject:
Joint Meeting 2/11/05
Pam,
I will be out of town on the 11th, so I will not be there.
Gary
Citv Staff Present,: Parks and Recreation N Steve Beachy, Parks & Recreation Director; Eric
Ploeger, Assistant Director; Ross Albrecht, Forestry Superintendent; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park
Planner; David Wood, Park Planner; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant
Development Services N Bridgette George, Development Coordinator; Jennifer Prochazka and
Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planners; Mandi Alford, Staff Assistant
Economic Development - Charles Wood, Assistant Economic Development Director
Parks Board Members Present.: Jodi Warner, Chair; Don Allison; Glenn Schroeder; Kathleen
Ireland; Jeannie McCandless; Gary Thomas
Board Members Absent: Larry Farnsworth; Gary Erwin; Carol Blaschke
Desian Review Board Members Present: Scott Shafer, Chair; Fred Patterson; Bill Trainor;
Nancy Sawtelle; George McLean
Guest: Jessica Jimmerson
1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 11:10 a.m. by Jodi Warner, Chair of the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Scott Shafer, Chair of the Design Review Board.
2. Presentation and discussion of the film "Social Life of Small Urban Soaces", and
discussion of nark concerts for Northaate. Scott Shafer explained that the film had been
made as part of a research project designed to identify why some public, city spaces in New
York City were not being used. The idea behind showing the film to both boards was to foster
and generate new ideas as both groups move forward and work with staff in the development
process.
Seagram's Plaza was one of the areas researched and it was discovered that the greatest
problem was not overuse but under -use. The key elements identified as a result of the
research were:
➢ Seating - people tend to sit where there are places to sit;
➢ Street accessibility - one of the most important aspects of a place is its relationship
to the street;
➢ Sunlight and water - people like to sit in the sun and like the sound of water - both
are simple elements that make for a great urban space;
➢ Trees - places that tended to draw the largest crowds had trees; and
➢ Food
It was also discovered that from city to city the key variables were the same except for the
scale of the space.
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After the film ended, discussion followed.
➢ Some of the ideas seen in the film could possibly be used in the Northgate area - in
pocket parks - something that lends itself to people gathering.
➢ The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was open to the concept of pocket parks -
something other than a five -acre park, however, if they are too far off the beaten
path, it could cause problems.
➢ The comment was made that College Station is recreation -oriented and most of the
places seen in the film were more like gathering places, however in some areas
where the population density is greater, gathering places may be appropriate. Also,
a bare plaza may not be viewed as a park, but if there are trees and grass, it can
have a park -like feel that residents can use.
➢ Ideas as to what amenities could be included in a play space for adults were
discussed - adult -sized swings, etc.
➢ Green space needed to be kept in the pocket parks in the Northgate area.
➢ The comment was made that park land money comes from residential
development - it all emanates from the residential need for open space. It was
suggested that perhaps requirements should be broadened to include commercial
development as well, instead of putting the burden solely on residential
development.
➢ A comment was made that the mail needed to view the film - perhaps they would
include more seating in the mall area instead of just in the food court. Also, strip
centers should add seating areas and outdoor cafes - amenities that are amenable
to pedestrians.
Nancy Sawtelle and Fred Patterson left the meeting - leaving the Design Review Board
without a quorum.
3. Adiourn. A motion was made to adjourn by one of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
members. The motion was seconded and the vote was called. Hearing no opposition, the
meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
College Station Larry J. Ringer Library
Harvey Mitchell Parkway • College Station, Texas
1. Call to order.
2. Presentation and discussion of ideas regarding development of Steeplechase
Park Site in Park Zone 5
3. Adjourn
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Steeplechase Park Public Hearing Notes
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION College Station Larry J. Ringer Public Library
7:00 PM
February 23, 2003
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner;
David Wood, Park Planner; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent; Pamela Springfield, Staff
Assistant;
Guests: Jodi Warner, Chair Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Gary Erwin, Larry Farnsworth, and
Kathy Ireland — Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members (did not constitute a quorum);
William Charles Wendt — 631 Westridge Drive
Lee Ann Roman — 249 Navarro
Mike Meschler — 203 Bemburg Court
Francia Cagle — 1511 South Texas Avenue, #103
Stephen Stewart — 2310 Pheasant Lane
1. Call to Order: The public hearing began at 7:00 p.m.
2. Presentation and discussion of ideas re2ardine development of Steeplechase Park site in Park
Zone 5: Steve Beachy welcomed everyone in attendance and stated that the purpose of the meeting was
to get input on what amenities the residents of the neighborhood would like to see go into Steeplechase
Park when it is developed. Steve introduced all of the staff and the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board members present. He stated that input was encouraged.
Eric Ploeger pointed out the location of the park site and briefly explained about the Park Land
Dedication Ordinance and park zones, pointing out that the Steeplechase Park site was located in Park
Zone 5. He stated that neighborhood parks were intended to serve residents within a one-half mile
walking distance.
The Steeplechase site, which the city has owned for about four or five years, is heavily wooded in some
places with a creek running through it. Some portions of the site are located in a flood plain. City
Council approved $315,000 in the FY 2005 budget to develop the park. Ric stated that staff wanted the
park to fit the character of the community and so were very interested in hearing what it was that the
residents wanted. He explained that, based on the input received, a design would be done and everyone
would be invited to a second public hearing.
Pete Vanecek went over the elements which could go into Steeplechase Park and presented a concept of
what could be done which included: a bike rack, picnic unit, a playground with shade cover, and a
detention pond that was meant to hold water for a while and then gradually drain off at one end of the
park. A couple of bridges would be needed to cross the creek. There would also be room for a small
shelter with a couple of picnic tables, walking/jogging trails, benches, a swing set, and a drinking
fountain. Exercise equipment could possibly go around the walking/jogging area, with lights around
trail. The site was too narrow and wooded for a disc golf course to go in - too much clearing would
have to be done. One of the limitations was the floodplain and the areas that get a lot of water when it
rains.
Pete briefly went over the population estimates stating that there were over 600 families in that
neighborhood, mostly college students, but there were school age children as well, for a total of about
2,100 young people. Staff wants the park to serve all age groups. The guests present were assured that
the concept he had presented was in no way a final design, merely an idea of what the park could be
like. The guests were asked what they would like to see.
Ouestions, Comments, and Discussion:
Would you keep the detention pond? Yes, there is a requirement that there has to be an area for water
to drain. It could be used for practice fields.
Concern was expressed about the proximity of the basketball court to one resident's duplex and also the
fact that the playground and basketball court were pretty close to the street. A final plan had not yet
been done.
Everyone was reminded that the concept presented was done only as an example.
What kind of security will there be to keep kids from trashing the park and doing drugs there? There
will be lighting and the police will patrol the area. The heavily wooded areas will try to be kept towards
the back, but some areas will need to be opened up for good visibility. Some clearing out of the
underbrush would be done.
Where the basketball court is, could it be moved over to where the play area is? That is in the detention
pond area and the court couldn't go there due to maintenance issues — it would mean a muddy
basketball court that would have to be cleaned off every time it rained. I don't mind the basketball court
if it could be placed somewhere else — my condo is right there. Basketball courts in neighborhood parks
are not normally lit, so they wouldn't be used at night. It would still be a congregation area. In Fitch
Park they are out there until all hours. Staff had looked at that area because it was a larger, cleared
area. We can look at some other possibilities.
How do you feel about playgrounds? We need them.
Where will they be parking? Will they be parking in the street? Probably — normally there is no
parking lot in a neighborhood park - it encourages people to walk. The TAMU bus comes through
there every few minutes. That is good to know. We will have to take that into account.
It seems like you would need to have a fence if small children are playing right there. That could be
considered. Not necessarily a full blown fence like at Edelweiss but a fence like at Rock Prairie
Elementary. If a fence is a high priority to you, we can make it a high priority.
I have a question about zoning. Is this going to have to go before City Council to be rezoned? No,
parks can go into any zone.
Could you put in a parking lot next to the basketball court? We can consider a parking lot, but it would
be fairly expensive - it's a trade off. Most of the traffic is foot traffic or bicycles, but we'll explore
different alternatives for the location of the basketball court. What would the tradeoffs be? I think
fencing and lighting are affordable if we don't install too many lights — it will depend on how many we
put in.
A question was asked about security lighting. Normally we put in aerial or security lights along trails.
Some communities don't want lights. Lighting would definitely be a benefit because of kids walking
their pets. We are going to go to a water fountain that has a bowl down low for dogs.
We appreciate your doing this for the people in the area. Well, we appreciate the input. This can be a
really nice park. There is enough money to do some of the better improvements. The site also has trees,
which some sites don't have.
When will this park be done? Final completion could be achieved in about one year. The design will be
done in-house by our park planners and hopefully it will be under construction sometime this summer.
Will the playground be a tot playground or a combination? No there is a mix of items so it is not just for
one age group.
What about drainage? It floods.
Will the walking trail be visible from the street? It depends on where we put it. If we can afford to put a
trail in that will go all around the park, part of it will be back in the woods, but we could light the trail.
So, the basketball court will not be lit? We could put a timer on the lights so they go off at 10:00 p.m.
and no one can play past that, but we would like to hear from you. Lights on a timer would be good
where they go off at a reasonable hour. I would rather there be lights than they jump the curb with their
vehicles and turn on their lights. If there are lights younger kids may not congregate as much.
I am not happy about the picnic grills because they would be a fire hazard. If you look at the density
situation the area has a higher density of students surrounded on all sides by apartments. My concern
would be the woods in summer when it is dry - having someone building a fire and then leaving it. We
have other parks where the density is just as high and this issue has not ever been a problem. As far as
it being afire hazard, we have had more problems with trash cans being set on fire.
There will need to be speed bumps going down Westridge in order to slow down traffic. We have a
traffic planner and traffic engineer who would deal with those issues.
Would there be a bridge? There would probably be a couple of bridges. We have a number of parks
with very similar terrain - creeks, woods, etc.
I feel that the walks that go through the back part - through the woods - need lighting. We can budget
for lighting. If we can't do it all at one time we can come back with funds at a later date. We are
adding improvements to our inventory all the time.
Do you have any contact with the owner that has the property that backs up to this site? There are bulls
and cows grazing on that property and there are portions of the fence that are pretty flimsy.
Will there be any benches? Yes, benches will be plentiful.
There being no further comments or questions, Steve thanked everyone for coming and stated that staff
would use the input to further refine the plan for the park. At the next meeting, staff would have costs
estimates. If contact information was given when the guests signed in, they would be contacted as to the
time and location of the next public hearing. Steve asked those present to contact staff if they thought of
something else. He finished by stating that the process would go on for a few months but the end result
would be something the neighborhood would enjoy and use.
3. The public hearing adjourned at 7:48 p.m.