Min - Community Development Corporation - 2003 - 04/21 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
April 21, 2003
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lonnie Thomas, President
Lee Howard, Vice -President
Barbara Peary, Secretary
Debbie Stout, Councilmember
Lori Stitt
Sue Johnson
Richard Kessler
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Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Tim Dentler, Director of Parks and Recreation
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation Department
Matt McComb. Park Planner, Parks and Recreation Department
Kevin Hammeke, Finance Director
Ginni Lawrence, Administrative Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Lonnie Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 17, 2003, REGULAR MEETING
MOTION: Motion by Sue Johnston to approve the minutes from March 17, 2003. Richard
Kessler seconded. The motion carried 7 for, and 0 against.
3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None
4. REVIEW FORMAT OF C.D.C. STRATEGIC PLAN
Mr. Vargas introduced the C.D.C. Strategic Plan document to the Board. After some
discussion the Board requested that staff make the following changes to the document:
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• In Goal 2 - Promote Cultural and Educational Projects
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Add Strategy 3 — Support the Arts Center
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Add Strategy 4 — Construct New Central Library (move from Goal 5,
Strategy 14)
• Goal 3
— SupportYouth at Risk
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Strategy 1 — Support ACO/Samaritan hm
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Strategy 2 — Provide programs for kids at risk
• Objective 1 -Support mentoring programs
• Objective 3 —Support Child Advocacy Program
• Goal 4—
Collaborate with AISD on Projects
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Strategy 3 — Promote multi -use athletic/concert facility (stadium)
• Goal 5
— Promote and Enhance Park and Recreational Opportunities
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Strategy 5 — Objective I — change Target date from completed to ongoing
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Strategy 6 — change wording to Parks in underserved areas (Boyd)
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Strategy 8 — change wording to Promote Trail System connectivity
After a lengthy discussion, the Board decided to continue reviewing the entire document and
discuss their input and possible changes at a future meeting.
5. DISCUSS CRITERIA FOR FUNDING FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 PROJECTS
Mr. Vargas proposed that the Board change from a projected budget process to money on hand
for approved C.D.C. projects. After discussion, the Board requested that City proposed
projects be submitted for review and possible funding.
6. BOYD PARK DISCUSSION
Tim Denner and Brian Bristow discussed an alternate site for a park in the underserved area
near Boyd Elementary. After some discussion, the Board asked staff to investigate further into
the possibility of using Collin Street Greenbelt as an alternate park area.
7. DISCUSS MAY TOUR OF C.D.C. PROJECTS
The Board decided to tour the following C.D.C. Projects at their next meeting in May-
• Allen Heritage Center
• Bethany Lakes Clubhouse Renovations
• Trails inter -connectivity
• Allen Heritage Guild Historic Village including
St. Mary's Baptist Church & Texas Leming Center
• Ford East Park
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• Reed Park Playground
• Celebration Community Park
• Mustang Creek Channel Improvements, Phase If
• Collin Street Greenbelt
• Boyd Elementary School Pavilion
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Revenue Report
There were no questions on the Revenue Report.
B. Balance Sheet
There were no questions on the Balance Sheet
C. Current Project Status Report
There were no questions on the Status Report.
D. Items of Interest to the Board
• Legislative Update Regarding 4B
• Parks and Recreation Project Update
• Calendar:
i, City Council Calendar
➢ Next Regular Meeting May 19, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the Allen City Hall
Council Conference Room located at 305 Century Parkway.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Barbara Peavy to adjourn the meeting. Sue Johnson seconded. The
motion carred 7 for, and 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 19th day of May, 2003.
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