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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 1986 - 04/14 - RegularMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING APRIL 14, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Proeschel, Chairman Clint Miller, Vice -Chairman Helen Johnson, Secretary Mickey Christakos Richard Saunders Gary Edstrom David Medina 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 March 10, 1986, Regular Called Meeting. MOTION: There was a motion made by Clint Miller to approve the Minutes. The motion was seconded by David Medina. The motion carried, 7 for, 0 against. Approval of Minutes from March 15, 1986, Special Called Meeting. MOTION: There was a motion made by Clint Miller and seconded by Mickey Christakos to approve the minutes as read. The motion carried, 7 for, 0 against. III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Spring Softball Director Mark Thornton reported that Spring Softball Leagues began playing games on March 31, with a record number of teams participating. He indicated that 49 teams had signed up, compared to 40 in the Spring, 1985 league. With the completion of the ballfields at Ford Park, the City Leagues will be able to expand further in numbers of participants. in PAGE 2 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES - REGULAR CALLED MEETING APRIL 14, 1986 B. Greenbelt/Linear Park Study Director Thornton reported that the next meeting of the Greenbelt/Linear Park Study Steering Committee would be later this month, and that the consultant will bring quite a bit of information at that time to present to the Committee. C. Ford Park 1. Phase II - Thornton reported that the contract for Phase II of Ford Park had been written and signed by both the City and Schrickel and Rollins. Schrickel and Rollins has begun on the engineering work. Thornton reported that he would be on vacation the next week (April 21 - April 25) and while in Austin, hoped to visit with the Texas Department of Wildlife regarding the deletion of the handball courts from the original plans for Ford Park. He indicated that they were the lowest priority, and felt they should be included as an indoor facility when a recreation center was built for the City. 2. Phase I - Thornton informed the Board that Ford Pool is now three weeks from completion, and updated the Board regarding the recent purchase of mowing equipment to care for the grass areas of the Pool. Thornton made a slide presentation, updating the Board on the progress at Ford Pool since the last Parks and Recreation Board meeting. IV. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ITEMS RELATED TO THE FORD PARK SWIMMING POOL A. Rules and Regulations Thornton referred the Board to the set of proposed Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Ford Park Swimming Pool, included in their agenda packet. He indicated that upon review by the City Manager, some clarifications were indicated and referred Board members to the prepared additions to these rules. Thornton indicated that the basis for these rules had come primarily from other cities who are currently experienced in the operation of aquatic facilities. 29 PAGE 3 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES - REGULAR CALLED MEETING APRIL 14, 1986 11 B. Fee Structure Director Mark Thornton explained the proposed fee structure and spoke briefly on the Daily Admission, Seasonal Passes, and Pool Rental Fees. C. Programming Thornton presented a projected programming schedule indicating the availability of Non - Red Cross Classes, Red Cross Classes, Swim Team, Teen Night, Family Night, and Day Camp daily swims. MOTION: Clint Miller made a motion, seconded by David Medina to accept the suggested Regulations and Rules, with clarifications and ammendments and recommend their adoption to the City Council. The motion carried, 7 for 0 against. V. OTHER BUSINESS A. Utal Development Thornton presented a map indicating proposed pond areas in Utal Development. Following a brief discussion, the Park Board members gave positive responses to the proposal. B. Items of interest to Parks Board David Medina felt the Parks and Recreation Board should be aware of the impending arrival of Y.M.C.A. in Allen and the problems it might incur with scheduling of facilities. He wanted to urge the Board to prepare policies regarding facility usage and scheduling as soon as possible. VI. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. f'f11 These minutes approved as read this 1day of , 1986. I �� ,& �- �� Don Proeschel, Chairman Hee Johnson, Secretary 30