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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 2003 - 01/06 - RegularPARR MEMBERS PRESENT Joey Herald Dan Stenger Ben Ferguson, Chair Carl Clemencich, Jr., Secretary Rich Elder MEMBERS ABSENT Vicki Wester Scott Neice, Vice -Chair STAFF PRESENT Tim Dentler, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect Robert Townsend, Park Services Manager Sue Witkowski, Administrative Secretary GUESTS Ken Geest, Executive Director, Allen Sports Association David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning Sally Leeper, Planner 7 P.M. — WORKSHOP ON REVIEW OF CITY OF ALLEN PLAN — MARINA SUKUP, PLANNING DIRECTOR Chair, Ben Ferguson reported that due to an unexpected trip out of town, Marina Sukup would not be presenting tonight, but Planning Department Staff (David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning and Sally Leeper, Planner) would make the presentation Planning Department Staff provided a copy of the slides used in their Power Point presentation to the Board. MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JANUARY 6, 2003 — 7 P.M. PARR MEMBERS PRESENT Joey Herald Dan Stenger Ben Ferguson, Chair Carl Clemencich, Jr., Secretary Rich Elder MEMBERS ABSENT Vicki Wester Scott Neice, Vice -Chair STAFF PRESENT Tim Dentler, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect Robert Townsend, Park Services Manager Sue Witkowski, Administrative Secretary GUESTS Ken Geest, Executive Director, Allen Sports Association David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning Sally Leeper, Planner 7 P.M. — WORKSHOP ON REVIEW OF CITY OF ALLEN PLAN — MARINA SUKUP, PLANNING DIRECTOR Chair, Ben Ferguson reported that due to an unexpected trip out of town, Marina Sukup would not be presenting tonight, but Planning Department Staff (David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning and Sally Leeper, Planner) would make the presentation Planning Department Staff provided a copy of the slides used in their Power Point presentation to the Board. Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting January 6, 2003 Following the presentation, the Board members were offered an opportunity to ask specific questions regarding the proposed plan. Department staff assured the Board that all the concerns and issues were satisfied as far as they were concerned. The Board thanked the planning staff for all the hard work on this document. 7:30 P.M. REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM IS PRESENT Chair Ben Ferguson called the Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting to Order at 7:50 p.m. 2. CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no guests wishing to speak at this time. 3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 9, 2002 REGULAR CALLED MEETING AND DECEMBER 17, 2002 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING. MOTION: Dan Stenger moved to approve the Minutes from December 9, 2002, Regular Called Meeting and December 17, 2002 Special Called Meeting as presented. Joey Herald seconded and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against. 4. STAFFUPDATES Tim Dentler reported that City Manager, Peter Vargas has been appointed him Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, and that the filling of the position of Director of Parks and Recreation would be happening as quickly as possible. 5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE PARK AND RECREATION SECTION OF THE CITY OF ALLEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN — BRIAN BRISTO W Brian presented the Board with the proposed changes to the Parks and Recreation Section of the City of Allen Comprehensive Plan. These changes will be incorporated into the plan prior to going to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for adoption. Page 3 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting January 6, 2003 MOTION: Joey Herald moved to recommend the proposed Comprehensive Plan with proposed amendments in the Parks and Recreation Department Section to the Planning and Zoning Commission for adoption. Carl Clemencich seconded, and the Motion carried, 5 for, 0 against. 6. GRANT RESOLUTION REVIEW AND APPROVAL — BRIAN BRISTOW Brian Bristow reported that as a part of the grant process for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, it is a requirement that the governing board or commission approve the application through resolution. Brian referred the Board to their agenda packets for a copy of the proposed resolution. MOTION: Dan Stenger moved to recommend the resolution as presented to City Council for adoption. Rich Elder seconded and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against. 1. REVIEW TRAIL INITIATIVE—BRIAN BRISTOW Brian Bristow reviewed with the Board a draft copy of the Trail Initiative which covered the proposed strategy plan for trail development in 2003. Brian reviewed the fact that various funds are currently earmarked for this purpose. S. CELEBRATION PARK UPDATE —BRIAN BRISTOW Brian Bristow reviewed a power point photo display of the continuing work at Celebration Park. The anticipated opening of the park is still scheduled for mid- May, 2003. 9. ITEMS FOR BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSSION Requests were received for a Park Tour for the Board members, questions about Fox Hollow subdivision land, as well as the Train Depot progress. 10. OTHER BUSINESS ASA Update — Ken Geest Ken reported that the Board had met earlier this evening, and he also reported a state wrestling tournament being held in Allen. Ken also reported at this time all Page 4 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting January 6, 2003 ASA activities are being held in school district facilities (basketball, wrestling, volleyball, etc.). Upcoming Events were reviewed as follows January 3 Xtreme Teens Whirlyball and Laser Tag January 7 Wellness Series Blood Drive January 11, 18, 25 Saturday Night Rec-n-Roll January 20 Xtreme Teens Trip to Main Event February 1, 8, 15, 22 Saturday Night Rec-n-Roll February 5 Wellness Series Mom and Me Fitness Workshop February 21 Xtreme Teens Trip to the Dallas Stars Game February 22 Wellness Series Jump Rope for Heart March 5 Wellness Series Midlife and Menopause Workshop for Women March 8, 22, 29 Saturday Night Rec-n-Roll 11. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9.15 p.m. These minutes read and approved this 10" day of February, 2003. Ben Fergus6n, Chair I t'arf Clemencich, Secretary