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MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
APRIL 14, 1997 - 7:30 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Waldbauer, Chairman
Mark Stout, Vice -Chairman
Mike Rippe, Secretary
Ann Campbell
Kevin Pierce
Cheri Jones
MEMBERS ABSENT
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Dan Turner
GUESTS PRESENT
Laurelle Zamparelli, Leadership Allen Class Member
STAFF PRESENT
Larry Kirk, Program Coordinator
Tim Dentler, Park Superintendent
Sandy McGowan, Special Activities Coordinator
Sue Witkowski, Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7.35 p.m., by Chairman, Jim Waldbauer.
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II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Laurette Zamparelli, a resident of Allen, indicated that it might be a good idea to
create a "one way" flow of traffic (counter clockwise) into the Joe Farmer
Recreation Center She felt it might be a safer flow of traffic, and provide safer
access by children and pedestrians entering the facility The Board agreed that it
was a good idea, and staff indicated they would check into the issue.
III. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MARCH 17, 1997, SPECIAL CALLED
MEETING
MOTION: Kevin Pierce moved to accept the Minutes as corrected, and Mark
Stout seconded. The Motion carried 6 for, 0 against.
IV. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
!" There were no subcommittee reports to be made at this time.
V. UPDATE ON NEIGHBORHOOD PARK RENOVATIONS AND
DEVELOPMENT - TIM DENTLER
Tim indicated that he had spoken with the architect (Dave Baldwin) on Friday, and
that he is ready to show Tim some preliminary drawings on April 23, 1997 He
indicated that there might be a theme for each facility, and that defunte plans were
in the works to have park signage be similar in tone and flavor. Tim reminded the
Board that the renovations would be taken place at Reed, Rolling Hills and
Hillside, with the development of new parks taking place at Shadow Lakes, Green
and Heritage Park.
Chairman, Jim Waldbauer indicated that it would be a good idea for Mr. Baldwin
to attend the next Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting and share with the
Board his ideas and drawings for these facilities.
VI. UPDATE ON ALLEN STATION PARK - TIM DENTLER
Tim Dentler reported that Allen Station Park was out to bid. He held a mandatory
pre-bid conference this afternoon at 2 p.m. Tim reported that 8-9 contractors were
represented at the meeting.
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Tim also indicated that this coming Thursday (April 17, 1997) the park road
specifications would be going to Council. City Council has voted to put in entire
road, including utilities. Bid Performance Bonds will be posted by contractors
who choose to bid on the park project.
Larry Kirk verified that the Cedar Road funding was scheduled to be on the next
agenda for the Allen Community Development Corporation meeting.
Kevin Pierce asked about the bridge resolution (pedestrian vs vehicular), and Tim
indicated that it would be an alternate item.
VII. UPDATE ON JUNE 28TH CELEBRATION - SANDY MCGOWAN
Sandy McGowan provided the Board Members with an tentative program schedule
of events for the evening, as well as reviewed the advertising that would be done
for this event in the summer schedule of classes to be mailed to every resident of
Allen. The program (as currently scheduled) will be as follows:
6:00
Buses start running
6-7:30
Taped music
7:30-8
Air Force Band
8-8:15
Zambion Boys Choir
8:15-8:25
Barney
8:25-8:30
Air Force Band
8:30-8:38
Texas Red T-6 Formation Squad Fly Over
8:30-8:45
U.S. Marine Corp Color Guard
8:45-9:15
Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
9:15-9:31
Laser Show
9:31-9.49
Fireworks
9.49-10
Air Force Band
Sandy also provided the Board with sample maps and advertising. She informed
the Board that concessionaires are contacted and have agreed to pay the City 25%
of their proceeds from the evening. It was suggested that the personnel working
the first aid station/lost and found area be CPR certified.
VIII. ALLEN CHURCH OF CHRIST LEASE - LARRY KIRK
LLarry Kirk, Program Coordinator reported that this item had been placed on the
Agenda for City Council consideration, but pulled back off pending more
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information The property in question is 18 acres, south of the existing Allen
Church of Christ on Jupiter. This has been offered to the City for a 5 year lease,
and would accommodate ASA soccer practices. It has been determined that $4,500
would cover anticipated curb cut and parking area.
A question was raised as to whether or not the City could prevent teams from
practicing on game fields. Larry indicated that there is not an ordinance in place
that would prevent them from doing so. They have been requested not to practice
on game fields, but some teams are continuing to use the fields for practices.
Larry indicated he would be taking the proposed lease to the Services
Subcommittee for their review on Friday morning and would report back to the
Board at their next regular meeting.
During a brief discussion regarding practice fields in Allen, it was suggested that
ASA contact the AISD to share some facilities owned by the district. Also, Tim
Deader reported that ASA had paid for the hydromulch at Reed Park, and the City
e+ had provided the labor and supplies to prepare the field and install irrigation.
Larry Kirk indicated that the City was looking to purchase 50 acres of land on the
west side of Allen to be used for soccer practice facilities.
IX. DR. PEPPER SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT - LARRY KIRK
Larry reported that he had been working on a contract with Dr. Pepper whereby
they would provide 15 scoreboards to be placed in the City of Allen at the
following locations:
Ford Park (3)
Bolin Park (1)
Jupiter Park (1)
Allen Station Park (9)
Joe Farmer Recreation Center (1)
This would be a 10 year contract, with Dr Pepper agreeing to provide drinks for
many of the City of Allen Programs, as well as have the drink concession at Ford
Park Pool, as well as the first right of refusal on all City of Allen Special Events.
Larry Kirk indicated that this contract would be going to City Council for their
approval Thursday, April 17, 1997
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X. OTHER BUSINESS
Larry Kirk reported that no private rentals would be available this summer at the
pool, and Learn to Swim Classes will be offered during that time frame. There has
been a heavy demand for more swim classes and hopefully this will allow more
people to participate in these classes by offering them both during the morning
hours and evening hours as well.
Larry also indicated that there were two TAAF swim meets scheduled for this
summer at Ford Pool.
Mark Stout indicated staff needed to concentrate on getting more publicity
regarding new projects to the public via the Allen American. He felt there were
a lot of people around town that were unaware of new projects and would be very
supportive if they were aware.
XI. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 12th day of May, 1997.
4aldbauer, Chairman
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Mike Rippe, Secretary