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Home My WebLink AboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 2008 - 03/10 - RegularMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2008 PARB MEMBERS PRESENT Cheryl Lawson, Chair Todd McIntosh, Secretary Libby Jones Gary Alan Moore Tricia Losavio MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFFPRESENT Tim Dentler, Director of Parks and Recreation Lori Smeby, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Matt McComb, Landscape Architect Gary Edwards, Park Operations Supervisor Sue Witkowski, Senior Administrative Assistant GUESTS Residents of Country Meadows Subdivision 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM IS PRESENT Chair, Cheryl Lawson called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm and announced a quorum was present. 2. CITIZENS COMMENTS Cheryl Lawson called for anyone wishing to speak to an item not listed on tonight's agenda to please come forward. No comments were received. Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Much 10, 2008 3. RECEIVE BACKGROUND ON UPGRADES TO COUNTRY MEADOWS PARK Matt McComb, Landscape Architect for City of Allen Parks Department presented conceptual plans of ideas that might be considered for Country Meadows Park, stressing the budget allotted for this project would not accomplish everything. A copy of the presentation is attached to these minutes, outlining three basic conceptual plans for consideration. 4. RECEIVE PUBLI INPUT ON UPGRADES TO COUNTRY MEADOWS PARK A call was made for anyone wishing to speak to the project of upgrading Country Meadows Park to come forward. The following comments were received from residents living in that area. John Roach 1512 Home Park Mr. Roach felt the City was doing a good job taking care of Country Meadows Park. He would like to see more shade trees and drinking fountains. Mr. Roach indicated that if the existing equipment stays in place, the pieces of playground equipment that have been removed during the years need to be returned. If he must choose between a pavilion and a playground, he would choose the pavilion and asked that the playground issue be revisited in a couple of years. Janie Sheridan 1402 Exchange Ms. Sheridan would like to see benches, two pavilions, more shade trees, and lighting along the trail. She also requested trees be pruned up along the trail. Mardalee Burwitz 1331 Mistywood Ms. Burwitz said she enjoys the park very much, and is pleased with the plans to update the facility. Julie Smetzer 909 Morningside Lane Ms. Smetzer asked for a 1/2 court basketball area - something for the older kids who live in the area to do while at the park. Dawn Alexander 1408 Country Lane Ms. Alexander favors a pavilion and new smaller playground equipment. Sean McDonnell 1606 Live Oak Lane Page 3 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting March 10, 2008 Mr. McDonnell wants a covered pavilion and issued concerns over a drainage issue in the park. Denise Stufflebeam 903 Meadow Park Ms. Stufflebeam would like to have more swings - likes the pavilion - water fountains would be great. Director, Tim Dentler spoke briefly to the group regarding the history of water fountains in public parks (vandalism, expense), as well as the half -cent sales tax funding and parkland dedication fees both of which are used to fund this upgrade. Park Board Members made the following comments: Libby Jones said she preferred Concept C with the park signage and water fountain included. Tricia Losavio voted for Concept C plus the park signage Todd McIntosh said he preferred Concept C - brings balance with shade, playground and swings plus water fountain. Gary Moore liked Concept C, maybe reconfigure to "C" -shaped shade structure plus half -court basketball area would be great. Cheryl Lawson indicated she liked the Concept C as well in the oval shaped shade structure. Cheryl asked if the playground could be expanded in the future - and she also felt the signage was important. Staff indicated that they would direct the consultant team to take these notes back to their offices and return with more detailed conceptual drawings for Park Board review. 5. APPROVE MINUTES FROM February 11, 2008 REGULAR MEETING MOTION: Gary Moore moved to accept the minutes from February 11, 2008 Regular Park Board Meeting as prepared and presented. Libby Jones seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against. 6. QUARTERLY REPORTS - Robert Townsend, Park Services Manager Gary Edwards, Park Operations Supervisor reporting to Robert Townsend made the quarterly report presentation for his division. A copy of that report is attached to these Minutes. Gary's report focused on the work just completed at the Don Rodenbaugh Page 4 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting March 10, 2008 Natatorium and the closure of that facility for one week while deep cleaning, plastering, painting, etc were accomplished. 7. ITEMS FOR BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSSION A. Around the Horn - Board Members Libby Jones asked about possible Home Owner's Association Meetings, and the builder versus resident expectations of what the City will build in newly developed areas. She felt better communication between the City and the developers would be helpful. Tricia Losavio asked about a master plan for upgrading all parkland facilities and how decisions are currently made about updating and which areas get updates. Todd McIntosh asked if there was any new information on the proposed dog park. Cheryl Lawson asked why the Edge facility has been temporarily closed, the trash receptacles at the Edge, and the trail from Stacy Ridge through Celebration Park. B. Subcommittee Reports Cheryl Lawson reported on having attended a subcommittee meeting of the Allen Parks Foundation who has been charged with developing a volunteer program for the Allen Parks Department. 8. OTHER BUSINESS Staff Updates Tim Dender reported having been in the process of meeting with all staff members at their facilities over the past couple of weeks. This is a series of meetings that he holds annually to answer questions and give an overview of upcoming events/facilities, etc within the City of Allen. Calendar of Upcoming Events All Board Members were encouraged to attend as many of the upcoming events as possible. Page 5 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting March 10, 2008 9. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm. 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Flood., J.,nnn eat is the Locker it... s Shows Remratiau s Installation of Auxiliary Pont Beale, • We Area Deets . Improvement of F.may Chmpng Ams . Replacement of Water Bucket Appent., Leisure Pool Spray Structure . The m<rogn main al mol N<minn had a oilman, cases on Me rpny atnttan . Mtlel qN minimal . Rwbrelloon" bass .ligbwd.hd<whQ'mt Unforeseen Issues . Til, bwn Io Locker Room. . CneYed Bq to Me Wall of the Lary Rirr . Numerous Loots in rad A,..nd the Straign and floor Devin. . CorrodW Suppy Line Pipe on the Spray Str.cNn THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT