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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
NOVEMBER 29, 1995 - 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Lonnie Thomas, Chairman
Jim Waldbauer, Vice -Chairman
Dan Turner
Mark Stout
MEMBERS ABSENT
Leah Magruder
Mike Rippe
Byron Nielsen
GUESTS PRESENT
Sheila Condon, Clark Condon and Associates
Mark Spencer,
STAFF PRESENT
Rhoda L. Savage, Director of Parks and Recreation
Tim Dentler, Parks Superintendent
Sue Witkowski, Parks Department Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7.40 p.m., by Chairman, Lonnie Thomas.
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H. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizens present wishing to speak to the Board.
IH. APPROVE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 16, 1995, REGULAR CALLED
MEETING
MOTION: Jim Waldbauer moved to accept the minutes from October 16, 1995
Regular Called Meeting as presented. Mark Stout seconded, the
Motion carried 4 for, 0 against.
IV. UPDATE ON RECREATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION
To accommodate Clark, Condon and Associates, this agenda item was switched
with V.
V. WORKSHOP WITH CLARK, CONDON AND ASSOCIATES REGARDING
DESIGN PHASE OF ALLEN STATION PARK
Sheila Condon gave a brief review of meetings which had taken place prior to the
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting. She told everyone that their input was
needed for the planning process to begin. She said the only ground rules would
be that no money would be discussed, and no idea was a bad idea. Some ideas
that were presented were to connect hike and bike trails, access to downtown
Allen, natural setting for ballfields (not imposing), restrooms and concessions,
educational experience, historical features.
The importance of presenting the recommendations regarding this park to City
Council was discussed by Lonnie Thomas, as well as the importance of working
through the issues with subcommittee prior to Council presentations. Rhoda
indicated that the "CASPER" subcommittee planning the design of this facility
would include Bobby Curtis, Jim Waldbauer, Doug Gallagher, Al David, Mark
Stout, Brian Thurston, Steve Terrell, Tim Deader, Larry Kirk as well as herself.
She also indicated her agreement with Lonnie regarding the importance of
information flowing between different groups working on this project. She assured
the Board that all of the above would be contacted regarding meetings, and every
attempt would be made to accommodate the schedules of each member.
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IV. UPDATE ON RECREATION CENTER
Rhoda reported that construction was progressing well at the Center, with an
anticipated completing by the end of December. Rhoda proposed another tour of
the facility be held just prior to the Christmas holidays. She indicated the heating
and cooling equipment is installed and that the grand opening ceremonies are
currently being planned by Sandy McGowan and Margaret Thomas (newly hired
Recreation Center Supervisor). Rhoda indicated the landscaping will be done in-
house, and that Tim Dentler had everything ordered, standing by, and waiting to
be installed. When asked if there were funds available for the grand opening,
Rhoda indicated that none had been budgeted, but that she hoped to use some
enterprise funds that are available.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Lonnie Thomas briefly reviewed the proposed 'kC Sales Tax Election, and offered
input, based on his involvement and experience with the effort of one year ago to
pass a '/2c Sales Tax Election. Rhoda reported that the City Council had made the
decision to call the election for May, 1996. A brief discussion was held regarding
Vernon's Statutes that govern these funds and how they may be collected and
expended. Concern was expressed that in order to have the full support of the
Allen Sports Association members, ballfields needed to be the number one priority
for expending funds. Rhoda indicated that staff was compiling a list of 13 projects
based on the anticipated revenue over the next five years.
W. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9.45 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 16th day of January, 1996.
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