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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 2014 - 08/11 - RegularParks and Recreation Board of Directors Present Tricia Losavio, Chair Larry Holley Rodrigo Vizcaino Tom Cowart Paul Davidson Absent: Tony Auhart John Holley Baine Brooks -Council Liaison City Staff• Tim Dentler, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Lori Smeby, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department Brian Bristow, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department Carrie Cessna, Recreation Services Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Matt McComb, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation Department Laura Demos, Park Planner, Parks and Recreation Department Jennifer Robinson, Senior Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation Department Guests: Larry Brandstetter, Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. 1) Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Parks and Recreation Board present, Chair Losavio, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2014, in the Community Room of the Municipal Court and Parks and Recreation Administration Building at 301 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. 2) Approve Minutes of the June 9, 2014 Town Hall Meeting Motion: Upon a motion by Member Vizcaino and a second by Member Larry Holley, the Parks and Recreation Board voted five (5) for and none (0) PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2014 Parks and Recreation Board of Directors Present Tricia Losavio, Chair Larry Holley Rodrigo Vizcaino Tom Cowart Paul Davidson Absent: Tony Auhart John Holley Baine Brooks -Council Liaison City Staff• Tim Dentler, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Lori Smeby, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department Brian Bristow, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department Carrie Cessna, Recreation Services Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Matt McComb, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation Department Laura Demos, Park Planner, Parks and Recreation Department Jennifer Robinson, Senior Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation Department Guests: Larry Brandstetter, Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. 1) Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Parks and Recreation Board present, Chair Losavio, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2014, in the Community Room of the Municipal Court and Parks and Recreation Administration Building at 301 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. 2) Approve Minutes of the June 9, 2014 Town Hall Meeting Motion: Upon a motion by Member Vizcaino and a second by Member Larry Holley, the Parks and Recreation Board voted five (5) for and none (0) Parks and Recreation Board Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 2 1 opposed to approve the minutes from the June 9. 2014, meeting. The motion carried. 3) Approve Senior Advisory Appointments Member Davidson and Member John Holley served on Appointment Committee. Member Davidson shared briefly how the selection process worked and then presented the nominations brought forward by the committee: Judge Lindsey, Linda Clark, Julia DeVaney and Lindsey Lloyd The following motion was then brought forward Motion: Upon a motion by Chair Losavio and a second by Member Vizcaino the Parks and Recreation Board voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to appoint Judge Lindsey, Linda Clark, Julia Devaney and Lindsey Lloyd to the Senior Advisory Committee. The motion carried. 4) Update to the Ford Pool Master Plan Mr. Dealer gave background on the project and then introduced Larry Brandstetter of Brandstetter Carroll, Inc., the firm handling the updating of the Ford Pool Master Plan. Mr. Brandstetter reviewed with the Board the steps that were taken to complete this update which included: a Needs Analysis, Planning, Programming and Design, a Financial Analysis and lastly a possible Implementation Schedule In the Planning, 1 Programming and Design section he presented three project concept designs, each including differing combinations lap lanes, slides, play structures and shade structures. The board was then given an opportunity to ask questions of both the consultant and staff. 5) Hillside Play Area Concept Design Presentation Mr. Dentler gave background on the location. Ms Demos then presented two concepts for the project The focus of Concept A was a large playground with traditional elements as well as balance and climbing pieces Concept B included a sports court, swings and a climbing structure. Both concepts included a pavilion structure. After a short discussion, the Boards requested that staff seek community input on what they would like to see at the park. 6) Windridge Neighborhood Park Concept Design Presentation Ms. Demos gave a short description of park location and then presented with the Board with three concepts for this location. Concept 1 included a sport court, seating area and open flex space. Concept 2 included a playground, boulder climbing area, seating area and open flex space. Concept 3 included a sport court, playground and slightly smaller open flex space. After discussion the Board favored Concept 3, as it incorporates multiple functions while still maintaining existing trees and allowing for additional trees to be planted. D Parks and Recreation Board Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 3 1 7) Cottonwood Creek Trail Bridge Art Project Update Mrs. Smeby announced that the Artist Selection Panel for the project has returned with the recommendation of Current Drift, by FitzGibbons & Schroeder, Inc. This bridge project will be a functional art piece that will be incorporated into the second linkage under US75. It is anticipated that the project will go before City Council for approval in late August. 8) Items of Interest (Board announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.] a) Items for Future Agendas. Possible Special Called Meeting in September, Rescheduled Facility Tour, Hillside Play Area Concept Design and Park and Open Space Master Plan b) Calendar Items c) Next Parks and Recreation Board Regularly Scheduled Meeting, Monday, November 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. 9) Adjourn Tricia Losavio, Chair, Parks and Recreation Board Motion: Upon a motion by Member Davidson and a second by Member Vizcaino. 1 the Board voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. The motion carried. These on were approve on the 22nd day of September 2014. ., ✓ / hair ecr