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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 2001 - 09/10 - RegularPARB MEMBERS PRESENT Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair Ben Ferguson, Secretary Chen Jones Cart Clemencich, Jr. Scott Neice MEMBERS ABSENT Kevin Pierce, Chair Vicki Wester STAFFPRESENT Don Horton, Director Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager Tammy Bain, Athletic Coordinator GUESTS Dwayne Brinkley, Brinkley Sargent Architects Rich Elder — International Football Academy (IFA) Tim Geil — Allen Sports Association (ASA) Soccer Commissioner 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice -Chair Anne Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. APPROVE MINUTES FROM AUGUST 13, 2001 REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING SEPTEMBER 10 2001— 7:30 P.M. PARB MEMBERS PRESENT Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair Ben Ferguson, Secretary Chen Jones Cart Clemencich, Jr. Scott Neice MEMBERS ABSENT Kevin Pierce, Chair Vicki Wester STAFFPRESENT Don Horton, Director Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager Tammy Bain, Athletic Coordinator GUESTS Dwayne Brinkley, Brinkley Sargent Architects Rich Elder — International Football Academy (IFA) Tim Geil — Allen Sports Association (ASA) Soccer Commissioner 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice -Chair Anne Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. APPROVE MINUTES FROM AUGUST 13, 2001 REGULAR CALLED MEETING Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting September 10, 2001 MOTION: Scott Neice moved to accept the Minutes from August 13, 2001 Regular Called Meeting as presented. Chen Jones seconded and the Motion carried, 5 for, 0 against. 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no citizens present wishing to speak to the Board at this time. 4. WALL OF HOPE — MICHELLE MILLER Michelle Miller was not present to speak, Don Horton provided a brief background on her proposal. 5. WATER PARK STUDY — DON HORTON Don Horton provided a brief background to the Board and introduced Mr. Dwayne Brinkley representing Brinkley Sargent Architects. Brinkley Sargent Architects in association with Counsilman/Hunsaker and Associates, were retained by the City of Allen to conduct a study on the feasibility of developing a new family aquatic facility The process was divided into two phases. The first phase addresses the market potential and support for the development of a water park. Based on this analysis, facility capacity and attendance projections were developed. The second phase, which has not been authorized at this time will be the development of an operations plan estimating the potential revenues and expenses of the proposed facility. Following this presentation which outlined the study, Don indicated that the Board had been invited to meet jointly with the Allen Community Development Corporation at their regular called meeting Monday, September 17, 2001 to further discuss the Water Park Study. This meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. 6. DISCUSSION ON INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY (IFA) PROPOSAL — DON HORTON Mr. Rich Elder appeared before the Board to present his request and the associated background for field usage as a City of Allen co-sponsored organization. Mr. Tim Geil, representing the Allen Youth Soccer Association (AYSA) organization was also present to state the AYSA position for having rejected the request from IFA. [1 Page 3 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting September 10, 2001 Following a discussion with the Board, Mr. Rich Elder was directed to return to the AYSA to further explore the issue of sharing field space and further working through issues previously discussed and outlined this evening 7. RULES FOR USE OF DON RODENBAUGH NATATORIUM — LARRY KIRK Larry Kirk reviewed the proposed rules with the Board. Following a brief discussion, it was suggested that the rules be changed as follows: Cardio/Circuit Equipment Rules: "Adult Guardian" Must Be 18 Years or Older Free Weight Room: "No Food or beverages are allowed except water (no glass containers)." Pool: "All swimmers must wear an approved swimsuit (Examples of swimwear deemed not appropriate would include `cut-offs', thongs, etc.)" MOTION: Scott Neice moved to accept the rules for the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium as amended. Chen Jones seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against. 8. PROPERTY PURCHASE — DON HORTON This item was postponed until the October meeting of this Board. 9. OTHER BUSINESS 10. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m. These minutes read and approved this 8'h day of October 2001. Kevin Pierce, Chair Ben Ferguson, Secretary