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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 1999 - 02/15 - RegularMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1999 - 7 P.M. PARB MEMBERS PRESENT Jim Waldbauer, Chair Anne Campbell, Secretary Laurette Zamparelli Cheri Jones MEMBERS ABSENT Mike Rippe Kevin Pierce, Vice -Chair Dan Turner GUESTS PRESENT Brian Bristow, Halff Associates STAFF PRESENT Don Horton, Director Larry Kirk, Athletic Superintendent Sandy McGowan, Recreation Superintendent Sue Witkowski, Secretary PRE -MEETING WORKSHOP: CALL TO ORDER Chair Jim Waldbauer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. H. LEADERSHIP ALLEN CLASS PRESENTATION Mr. Steve Mathews, representing the 1W Class of Leadership Allen, presented a brief history of the Leadership Allen Program sponsored by the Allen Chamber of Commerce, along with some of their past projects. Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting February 15, 1999 A sample of those are the Allen Arts Alliance, Heritage Guild, as well as the support of the Half -Cent Sales Tax election in Allen Steve reported that this class is proposing the re-creation of a train station in the downtown Allen area. This facility could host such things as community meetings, receptions, club meetings, as well as be a home for the Heritage Guild. Meetings have been held with the Age of Steam Railroad Museum of Dallas, regarding the possible relocation to Allen, possibly to the Allen Station Park location being proposed by the Parks Department. Mr. Mathews presented an elevation drawing by Joe Barton King that showed the basic elements of the exterior and Mr Mathews explained that the proposed building would be 2402 (2,000 sf), plus a small (300 so ticket office should the miniature train be installed in the park Don Horton explained that the building would be donated to the Parks and Recreation Department upon completion. Laurette asked about the cost estimates, and Mr Mathews said that the rough estimates were coming in at about $100 sf, and that the Leadership Allen Class members were making a presentation to the Allen Community Development Corporation Board tonight requesting the required funding. Jim Waldbauer indicated that it might be a good idea if the building could be constructed with room for expansion in the future. Mr Mathews said that was a consideration, but they want to be certain the historical integrity of the facility would not be compromised in the process. III. QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AGENDA No questions were brought forth at this time. IV. OPEN FORUM Alternative Transportation Chairman Waldbauer suggested that this item should be postponed until the next regular meeting of this Board, at which time the "Bikeway Technical Assistance Project" could be discussed. Page 3 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting February 15, 1999 IREGULAR MEETING V. APPROVE MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 14, 1998, REGULAR CALLED MEETING MOTION: Laurette Zamparelli moved to approve the Minutes as presented, Anne Campbell seconded, and the Motion carried 4 for, 0 against. VL PUBLIC HEARING: SEEK INPUT FROM RESIDENTS ON PROPOSED ROWLETT CREEK MASTER PLAN Chairman Jim Waldbauer welcomed the guests to the meeting, and briefly reviewed the area to be discussed. Chairman Don Horton made a brief presentation on the background of Rowlett Creek indicating that this study had begun before the development of the Suncreek subdivision. City Council has asked staff to take a look at the potential parkland areas and uses along this creek. Don informed the guests that the City currently owns 76 acres of forested land along this creek. Don introduced Brian Bristow of Halff and Associates to the guests, and indicated that Halff and Associates had been the firm hired in 1985 to develop the Greenbelt Linear Park Study for the City of Allen. Brian made a brief presentation to the guests, along with a slide show of various views along Rowlett Creek. He indicated that his firm, along with City staff has met with three families that own property along this creek, as well as with Mr Joel Robuck, the developer of Suncreek. It was pointed out that this will become a part of the trail system that links Garland, Lake Lavon, Richardson, and Plano. One of the tributaries north of McDermott will also go into Frisco and McKinney Guests were reminded that the Collin County Open Space has a bond issue on the current Collin County Program that would provide funding for open space and could apply to some of this area. Input and questions were invited from the guests, and following a brief discussion on a possible day camp site, soft trail system, along with a hard surface, on -street parking along Suncreek Blvd, and the general consensus was very supportive of the proposed plan. The following guests were present at this Public Meeting: Page 4 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting February 15, 1999 Joe Albert Valerie Albert Darrell Simmerman Amy Monier Lincoln Williams Mary Rockenmeyer Kathy Blahitka Steve Braithwaite Pam Braithwaite Boyd Bain VII. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizens present wishing to speak to the Board at this time. VIII. AD-HOC COMMITTEE UPDATES/APPOINTMENTS A. BRICK COMMITTEE Since both members of this ad-hoc committee were absent for this meeting, it was determined that this report would be postponed until next regular meeting (March 8, 1999). B. FIELD ENHANCEMENT Don Horton gave a brief update to the Board indicating that Larry had met with the Allen Sports Association, and they will be bringing forth a list of projects. The Field Enhancement ad-hoc committee will not meet until the projects have been proposed. IX. DEPARTMENT/PROJECT UPDATES A. ALLEN USA CELEBRATION Sandy McGowan and Larry Kirk reviewed the June 26, 1999 plans with the Board, and requested that if any Board members had ideas for entertainment, please get in touch with her She also announced that the program would be moved from the Bethany Lakes Amphitheater to Allen Station Park which will accommodate a larger fire works show, as well as more on-site parking. Sandy told the Board a tape had been prepared that would be mailed to prospective sponsors delineating past shows. Page 5 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting February 15, 1999 Board members suggested the sale of t -shirts prior to the event, especially children's sizes. B. BOND COMMITTEE — KEVIN PIERCE Don Horton reported that staff, along with Board Member, Kevin Pierce had been meeting for the past 4-5 weeks on Wednesday evenings About 22 residents have been participating on the Parks and Recreation Subcommittee. Don reported that the projects have been ranked, and those rankings very closely followed what the Parks and Recreation Board had done Don reported that the Athletic Complex ($7 1 million) has been ranked as A-1, with A-2 being the retaining wall at Bolin Park ($150,000) and A-3 being the Phase II of Allen Station Park ($3 million). Don reported that currently, the natatorium has been ranked A-7 and reminded the Board that this process will move to City Council for further ranking of projects. C. FINANCE COMMITTEE Jim Waldbauer reported that he was the Chair of the Finance Subcommittee for the upcoming bond program. Jim reported that originally, the "wish list" totaled $120 million. He reported that there were three scenarios the steering committee would be forwarding to City Council for consideration: 1) No Tax Increase, 2) Slight Tax Increase, and a 3) Larger Tax Increase. Jim indicated that the subcommittee reports would be forwarded to Council within the next four weeks. D. LAND ACQUISITION Don reported that the City was currently in the process of purchasing the land for two Community Parks. The first would be a 100 -acre park, which the City is negotiating with the developer for pricing. The second would be a 55 -acre park site, and both pieces of land are being funded by the Allen Community Development Corporation Board. E. COTTONWOOD CREEK BRIDGE Don reported that the bids came in slightly over budget, but that work would proceed ahead. He indicated that Tim Dentler had a signed contract with the successful bidder, and that they have 120 days to put in the bridge. Don reminded the Board that the bridge will be pre -fabricated off-site, and therefore, the residents might not see any "on sight" work in the beginning stages. i Page 6 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting February 15, 1999 X. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Guidelines for the Use of Bethany Lakes Amphitheater Allen Station Park Master Plan XI. SELF-EVALUATION - Kevin Pierce No self-evaluation was performed by the Board for this meeting. XII. ITEMS OF INTEREST Concert Series - Don announced that a series of 5-6 concerts were being planned for the year, utilizing the amphitheater, as well as other locations in the community Don also reported that the Allen Arts Alliance Board was making their proposal to the Allen Community Development Corporation at their meeting this evening for funding of this concert series. It was determined that the Keep Allen Beautiful Board would be petitioned to have the Parks and Recreation Board put on the agenda for their next regular meeting, mainly to brainstorm on potential joint projects Jim Waldbauer provided staff with a copy of the Letter to the Editor praising the Parks and Recreation Maintenance staff member, Phil Lozano for his work. XIII. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. These minutes read and approved this 8" of March 1999 is J aldbauer, Chairman s41(1� Anne Campbell, Secretary