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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 1986 - 02/10 - RegularMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1986 - 7:30 PM MEMBERS PRESENT Don Proeschel, Chairman Helen Johnson, Secretary Mickey Christakos Richard Saunders Gary Edstrom David Medina MEMBERS ABSENT: Clint Miller CITY STAFF PRESENT: Mark Thornton, Director of Parks and Recreation I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman, Don Proeschel, called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. II. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes from January 13, 1986, Regular Called Meeting. MOTION: There was a motion made by Mickey Christakos and seconded by Helen Johnson to approve the Minutes with corrections as noted. The motion carried 6 for, 0 against. III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Explorer Post Director Mark Thornton introduced Mr. Jim Allen, Advisor to the Explorer Post, to the Parks and Recreation Board Members. Mr. Allen gave a brief personal history on himself, indicating that he had been with Texas Instruments for a little over one year, after spending six years in the Army. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, with a BA. Grew up on ranch in Arizona, with experience in camping, ROTC, rapelling, backpacking, first aid and search & rescue. ESQ PAGE 2 PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES - REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1986 He indicated that the Post now had six members, five male, and one female. They spent their first outdoor activity involved in orienteering skills (map reading and compass reading). There is an overnight outing planned for Trey Goodman's farm in the near future. Mickey Christakos inquired about what the Parks and Recreation Board Members can do to help enlarge the current membership. Allen indicated that word of mouth was probably the most effective means at this point, and Director Thornton reported that the City was continuing to advertise in the Allen High School Newspaper on a regular basis. Chairman Proschel invited Mr. Allen and his Post to attend the next meeting of the Texas Sesquicentennial Committee to possibly get ideas on fundraisers they might want to have. David Medina inquired as to the possibility of helping the troop at St. Judes Church. Mr. Allen indicated that would be a possibility once his group is firmly established. Greenbelt/Linear Park Study Director Mark Thornton gave a brief update on the Greenbelt/Linear Park Study to the Park and Recreation Board members. He indicated that the Steering Committee met on January 31, 1986, to review the "Research and Data Collection" phase presented by Albert Halff and Associates. on March 4, 1986, the Consultant is scheduled to bring Planning Alternatives for input by the Steering Committee. March 11, 1986, is scheduled for a Public Hearing at which time citizens are invited for input. April, 1986, recommendations by Consultant will be presented to the Steering Committee. May, 1986, those recommendations will be presented to the Park and Recreation Board and June, 1986, it will go before the Allen City Council for their approval and official amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Thornton indicated that with two Board Members serving on the Steering Committee, the Parks 17 PAGE 3 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES - REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1986 and Recreation Board Members should have a good understanding of the Study prior to presentation by the Consultant. C. Policy and Procedures Manual Director Thornton indicated that the outline was not available for review due to his heavy involvement in other projects currently under- way. Possibility of having something by the April meeting. There will be interim policies adopted regarding the pool as well as ballfield and league play until a permanent Policy and Procedures Manual is in place. D. New Park/School Sites Thornton reported that two new park site names will be Alvis Story Park/School (Greengate Site) and Max Vaughan Park/School (West Allen, Tomlin Property). Thornton reported that the subject of naming of City parks should be covered in the Policy and Procedures Manual. He also reported the purchase of a park site at Greengate by the City this past week. The school is scheduled to open in the Fall of 1987, and the park should be ready at the same time. The idea of sharing expenses for a gymnasium similar to Reed have been investigated, but it would cost the City around $300,000 difference in what they now have planned. Alternative floor coverings are now beening investigated to make the facility suitable for volleyball and other activities currently being schedule for Reed Gymnasium. IV. REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE PROPOSED COLLIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE PLAN Director, Mark Thornton presented a map of Collin County, paying particular attention to the flood- plain areas involved in the Proposed Collin County Open Space Plan, of which the Board members were provided copies for their review. Following a brief discussion by Board Members, it was proposed that Thornton forward their comments in letter form to Clarence Daugherty. A copy of that letter is attached to this record. 18 PAGE 4 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES - REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1986 V. REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION AT FORD PARK Thornton made a slide presentation to the Board members showing the progression of construction at Ford Park. Chairman Proeschel questioned whether or not the berms were ready for planting. Thornton indicated that they would be sodded with tiff grass. Mickey Christakos inquired as to the schedule of construction. Thornton indicated that they were on schedule and projected opening date for Ford Pool remains Memorial Day Weekend. VI. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business to discuss. VII. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. These minutes approved as read this 1 1 �'"� day of 1t� 1986. Don Proeschel, Chairman Helen Johnson, Secretary 11 19 City of t111en February 11, 1986 Mr. Clarence Daugherty Director of Public Works 210 McDonald Street McKinney, TX 75064 Dear Clarence, On behalf of the City of Allen, I want to express our appreciation for the opporrsnity to comment on the Proposed Collin County Open Space Plan. In order to get a wide range of views and to allow the proper source of input this plan was reviewed by not only myself but the City of A1%en's Parks and Recreation Board. over all, the comments made by the Board during discussion are summarized :a the following. The Board reached a consensus to alicw for a unified response from the City of Alien. 1) In general, the ;!an is very dynamic and far reaching, with pr_?osals that could insure not only the preservation of open space, but the preservation of C_liin County's heritage. 2) The oreservaticnl�onservation of the flood- plains- and the future of a linear park system that the City of Allen is currently planning, is further strengthened and supported by the Open Space Plan. 3) The road edge landscaping is another proposed concept that will present an overpowering urbanization and building encroachment along many of the major thoroughfares. This will create a feeling of openness along the thoroughfares. One Butler Circle • Allen, Texas 75002 ' 214/727-9171'Metro 214j424-3 18 PAGE 2 Mr. Clarence Daugherty February 11, 1986 4) The Green Acres Program definitely is appealing to the City of Allen. Much like our neighbors to the South, the increasing urbanization has created the need for immediate acquisition of larger parks, and with the ever increasing land values, cities are rapidly loosing their acquisition capabilities. This program combined with local, state, or federal funding will allow for the acquisitions before it is too late. 5) The Parks and Recreation Board is concerned with the amount o: public awareness that is needed in order for the plan to be approved and what actually has been obtained. The Board feels more publicity is needed to generate public awareness in support of this plan. 6) The Board is also interested in becoming involved with the plan and offering assistance where needed. Some of the Board members expressed an interest in serving on the County Parks Board or the County open Space Board, to offer their experience in providing a networking of ideas among other cities and rural county areas. 7) Lastly, if more people use the open space provided, the Board expressed a concern over the impact to the environment by people and what level of maintenance, security, and protection would be performed. Again, I appreciate the opportunity to comment. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, X Mark Thornton Director of Parks and Recreation MT/csw cc: Jon McCarty, City Manager Allen Parks and Recreation Board 21