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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 2000 - 02/29 - Special CalledMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 29, 2000 - 6:30 P.M. PARB MEMBERS PRESENT Jim Waldbauer, Chair Kevin Pierce, Vice -Chair Vicki Wester Cheri Jones Ben Ferguson MEMBERS ABSENT Scott Neice Anne Campbell, Secretary STAFF PRESENT Don Horton, Director Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager Larry Kirk, Athletic Services Manager Sue Witkowski, Secretary Bobby Trevino, Park Operations Supervisor PUBLIC MEETING - GLENDOVER PARK 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jim Waldbauer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. INTRODUCTION, BACKGROUND AND PROCESS - DON HORTON Don Horton provided a brief welcome and explanation of the process being proposed for this evenings meeting to the invited guests. Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting February 29, 2000 3. PRESENTATION BY DAVID BALDWIN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT David Baldwin did a brief background presentation, along with two options for the guests to review and respond to. 4. RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT FOR GLENDOVER PARK Attendees: William Westphal, 1321 Woodmoor Drive 75013 Randall & Dawn Kelly, 816 Westminster Avenue 75013 Cynthia Smith, 1300 Woodmoor Drive 75013 Debbie Sudduth, 1313 Woodmoor Drive 75013 Ron Owens, 1411 Wallace 75013 Dave Hagan, 1405 Macrae Court 75013 Jan Chezem, 1301 Kenshire Court 75013 Thomas and Astoria Williams, 1405 Tartan 75013 Steve Mickler, 1425 Tartan 75013 Rachel Page, 1307 Sunderland Court 75013 Dr. and Mrs. David Aldrich, 1414 Macrae Court 75013 Mr and Mrs. Jon Blevins, 1416 Macrae Court 75013 John and Mary Taylor, 1421 Lomond 75013 Veit and Jill Gentry, 1307 Kenshire Court 75013 Diane Rice, 1324 Woodmoor Drive 75013 Sheryl Whalen, 1411 Macrae Court 75013 Comments received on the two proposals made by David Baldwin, Architect are as follows: One park more expensive than other (Glendover vs Bethany Ridge) No, equal facility Likes "B" - more centralized plan Will drainage be an issue on plan "A" for volleyball court No Lighting in park? Not normally in a neighborhood park Plan "B" trail all the way around the park Will pond be stocked yes Li Concrete material for trail Yes May add more benches Page 3 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting February 29, 2000 Wood fiber in playground fall zone Picnic tables near lake would be nice That can be done Clean existing fence row - remove barbed wire Will grass be planted Yes, especially in open play area Irrigation in open play area Yes Like volleyball courts Are basketball and tennis courts a possibility? Could be done to a master plan, possibly for future funding - not at present. Separate playground with pavilion to southern part of park How wide are trails inside park area? 5 f Tables, pad and grills with a water fountain will be placed in park PUBLIC MEETING - BETHANY RIDGE PARK 5. INTRODUCTION, BACKGROUND AND PROCESS - DON HORTON Don Horton provided a brief welcome and explanation of the process being proposed for this evenings meeting to the invited guests. 6. PRESENTATION BY DAVID BALDWIN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT David Baldwin did a brief background presentation, along with two options for the guests to review and respond to. S. RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT - BETHANY RIDGE PARK Attendees: Don Connelly, 1331 Hillcrest Drive 75002 Randall and Dawn Kelly, 816 Westmimster 75002 George Krejci, 1413 Christine 75002 Ted Tymchak, 805 Caroline Lane 75002 Susan Brookshire, 1226 Hillcrest 75002 Toni Murray, 812 Carolyn Lane 75002 Michael and Kristy McLaughlin, 814 Westminister 75002 Page 4 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting February 29, 2000 Jennifer Ethridge, 1237 Hillcrest 75002 John and Daphne Fox, 1221 Carolyn Lane 75002 Carly Van Beek, 1220 Hillcrest Drive 75002 Mark and Kathy Moody, 814 Ashley Lane 75002 Comments received on the two proposals made by David Baldwin, Architect are as follows. Add trees to western portion of park Possibly wildflower area Want sidewalk along Bethany Like berms along Bethany Trees will be Eastern Red Cedar, Pine, and very "full" trees Split rail fence or stone wall along Bethany a good idea Mosquito control questioned Prefer playground in environmental colors (rather than primary colors) Like fishing pier concept Like plan "B" pavilion Like plan "A" playground 3" caliper trees approved Would like Master Plan scanned and put on website when prepared. d OTHER BUSINESS Discussion was held regarding the meeting held on February 23 regarding Reed Park and the input received. R. Aoil [$I11NJ There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m. 14� V aldbauer, Chairman Anne Campbell, Secretary