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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 2001 - 03/12 - RegularPARB MEMBERS PRESENT Chen Jones Kevin Pierce, Chair Vicki Wester Ben Ferguson, Secretary Carl Clemencich, Jr. Scott Neice MEMBERS ABSENT Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair STAFFPRESENT Don Horton, Director Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager Sue Witkowski, Administrative Secretary GUESTS None 7 P.M. — PRE -MEETING WORKSHOP: 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at 7.10 p.m. 2. QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AGENDA There were no questions brought forward at this time. MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MARCH 12,2001 — 7 P.M. PARB MEMBERS PRESENT Chen Jones Kevin Pierce, Chair Vicki Wester Ben Ferguson, Secretary Carl Clemencich, Jr. Scott Neice MEMBERS ABSENT Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair STAFFPRESENT Don Horton, Director Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager Sue Witkowski, Administrative Secretary GUESTS None 7 P.M. — PRE -MEETING WORKSHOP: 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at 7.10 p.m. 2. QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AGENDA There were no questions brought forward at this time. Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting March 12, 2001 j 3. OPEN FORUM — REVIEW OF UNDER -SERVED NEIGHBORHOOD AREAS - BRIAN BRISTOW Brian Bristow made a slide presentation to the Board pointing out several options for acquisition of parkland in neighborhoods that are currently being under -served with respect to recreational land. Don Horton indicated he was prepared to take this issue to City Council as an "information only" item at their meeting on April 5, 2001, during their workshop session. He then would return on April 19, 2001 for action and approval by City Council. Following this presentation, the Board expressed support of the concept, and concerns regarding the possibility of acquiring homes through the eminent domain process. 7:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 4. APPROVE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 12, 2001 REGULAR CALLED MEETING MOTION: Carl Clemencich moved to accept the Minutes from February 12, 2001 Regular Called Meeting as presented. Scott Neice seconded and the Motion carred, 6 for, 0 against. 5. CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no citizens present wishing to speak at this time. 6. UPDATE ON MALONE COMMUNITY PARK — BRIAN BRISTOW Brian Bristow made a slide presentation to the Board that better defined the fabric and style of proposed pavilion covers at the Malone Community Park. Board Members agreed that the concepts presented this evening improved their image of what these would look like on-site. Brian also presented an updated schematic of the facility that was put together after he and Don Horton visited the Clark Condon offices in Houston for a workshop with their staff. Board members expressed support of the updated plan with the exception of the possible removal of two of the smaller ponds on the southern edge of the facility. Page 3 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting March 12, 2001 Don Horton informed the Board that this issue would be going to City Council on April 5, 2001 for their approval. 7. REVISIONS TO TRAILS MASTER PLAN — DON HORTON Brian Bristow and Don Horton reviewed the latest revisions to the Trails Master Plan with the Board. They reminded the Board that Mesa Design Group has been contracted to design this plan, and that it is being presented in three phases. Following this discussion, it was suggested that the east -west link being designed at Exchange and Highway 75 be moved to Phase I, and that this plan be presented to the cities of Fairview and Parker as soon as possible. S. OTHER BUSINESS A brief discussion was held on the 7 p.m. workshops and it was suggested that this take place on an "as needed basis' rather than on a "standing basis' Don Horton indicated he would be taking the department requests to CDC at their next meeting on Monday, March 19. 2001. He indicated he could email the Power Point presentation to Board members for review prior to that meeting. Don Horton reported that the funding for the Reed Playground project had been approved by CDC for the fourth quarter of this year. 9. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m. These minutes read and approved this 5'" day of April, 2001. Kevin Pierce, Chair Ben Ferguson, Se retary