Min - Community Development Corporation - 2002 - 03/18 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 18, 2002
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lonnie Thomas, President
Lee Howard, Vice President (arrived late)
Barbara Peavy, Secretary
Debbie Stout
Lori Stitt
Sue Johnson
Jeff Gough
STAFF PRESENT:
Peter Vargas, City Manager
Ginni Lawrence, Administrative Secretary
Don Horton, Director Parks & Recreation Department
Bnan Bnstow, Landscape Architect, Parks & Recreation Department
John Baumgartner, City Engineer, Engineering Department
Chris Flanigan, Civil Engineer, Engineering Department
Craig, Gillis, Assistant Chief, Fire Department
1. CALL TO ORDER
President, Lonnie Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 18, 2002, REGULAR
MEETING.
MOTION: Motion by Lori Stitt to approve the minutes from February 18, 2002. Barbara
Peary seconded. The motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS:
None.
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4. CONSIDER ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ALLEN HERITAGE CENTER (TRAIN
DEPOT)
After some discussion, the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Lee Howard to approve $100,000.00 additional funding for Allen
Heritage Center (Train Depot) to be allocated from two existing projects
$50,000.00 from the Tree Farm Project and $50,000.00 from the Story Park
Project. Sue Johnson seconded. The motion carried 7 for, and 0 against.
5. RECEIVE PROPOSALS BY CITY STAFF CONCERNING PROJECTS FOR 4-11
SALES TAX PROCEEDS AND REVISIONS TO THE FIVE-YEAR WORK
PROGRAM
Craig Gillis presented a proposal from the Allen Fire Department and fielded several
questions from the Board.
1. An Emergency Management Warning System at a cost of $362,775. This project
would replace existing outdoor warning sirens and indoor radio receivers with state of the
art equipment. The new equipment would function in the event of a power interruption
due to natural or man-made disaster. New sirens would communicate with a computer
system that monitors system status, security of sites and maintenance issues. The new
sirens would cover 100 percent of Allen.
John Baumgartner presented several proposals from the Community Services/Engineering
Departments and fielded questions from the Board.
1. Old Stone Dam Preservation and Landscaping Project at an additional cost of
$100,000. This project was previously granted $200,000 from CDC. An additional
$100,000 is needed to complete the project. This project would be part of the Allen Trail
System and is a Texas Historical Landmark.
2. Allen Drive Improvements at a cost of $700,000 in fiscal year 2003 and another
$700,000 in fiscal year 2004. This project will improve the existing pavement,
alignment, and appearance of Allen Drive between McDermott Drive and Whisenant
Drive.
3. CBD Star Fountain Entry at a cost of $500,000. The project was proposed as part of
the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan approved by the City Council in
December 2000, and will be undertaken in conjunction with the development of the new
Library/Performing Arts Center as a catalyst for reinvestment in the CBD.
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4. Thoroughfare Median Landscaping at a cost of $680,000. This project will utilize the
Median Study done earlier and will include Allen Heights from Exchange to Bethany and
Exchange Parkway from US 75 to SH 5 (Greenville Avenue).
5. Mustang Creek Channel Improvements (Phase II) at a cost of $60,000. This project
will enhance landscaping and further mitigate the disturbance/loss of wetlands caused by
Phase I project. The project extends from Main Street south through the Shadow Lakes
Subdivision and Shadow Lakes Park.
6. Custer Road Sidewalk Addition at a cost of $200,000. This project will provide
pedestrian access along the east side of Custer Road, connecting the Custer Hill
subdivisions to the McDermott Commons shopping center.
Don Horton presented several proposals from the Parks and Recreation Department and
fielded questions from the Board.
1. Allen Station Phase II Master Plan and Development at a cost of $3,000,000. This
project will plan, design and implement Phase H of Allen Station Park.
2. Story Park Development at a cost of $50,000. This project requests the funds that were
reallocated to another project be reinstated.
3. Master Plan Allen Senior Center at a cost of $300,000. This project would develop a
master plan, program and design the old Central Fire Station for adaptive reuse as a
Senior Center.
4. Trails at a cost of $270,000. This project is already on the CDC 5 -year work program
and staff requests that the amount be approved to design and construct trail linkages as
identified in the Allen Alternative Transportation and Recreational Trail Plan.
5. Hillside Park Balltields at a cost of $1,050,000. This project was given $100,000 in
fiscal year 2001-2002 and staff requests the additional amount for the design and
implementation of a program of re -development and use for Hillside Ballfields.
6. Rowlett Creek Trailhead at a cost of $300,000. This project will design and construct
an interpretive trailhead at Alma Drive and Suncreek Drive, off-street parking. bike racks,
drinking fountain, security lighting and interpretive "rest stop"
7 Tree Farm at a cost of $50,000. This project will allow funding for the development of a
tree farm on existing City owned property. This will include establishment of irrigation,
fencing and support facilities.
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6. 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.
Distribution of Code of Conduct Ordinance
Peter Vargas advised that City Council approved the Code of Conduct Ordinance
and explained to the Board that this policy will apply to board members who
have responsibilities beyond those that are advisory
Calendar:
i City Council Calendar
➢ Next Regular Meeting April 15, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Allen City Hall
Council Conference Room located at One Allen Civic Plaza.
7. ADJOURN.
There being no further business, the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Debbie Stout to adjourn the meeting. Barbara Peavy seconded.
The motion carried 7 for, and 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55
p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 15" day of April, 2002.
Lonnie Thomas, PRESIDENT
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Barbara Peavy, SEC Y