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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Community Development Corporation - 1998 - 02/03 - Regular��� MINUTES ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1995 - 7 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Stout, Chairman Robin Sedlacek, Secretary Carl Clemeaieh, Jr. Bob Morris Lonnie Thomas Claudia Kelley Jason Collier, Vice Chairman STAFF PRESENT: Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager Larry Kirk, Parks and Recreation Department Sue Witkowski, Parks and Recreation Department GUESTS PRESENT: Michael Lesko David H. Walk Warren Johnson Andy Brewer Eric Smith Joe Dorman Rich Elder CALL TO ORDER Chairman Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. L PAGE 2 ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD s FEBRUARY 3. 1998 IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 1998, REGULAR CALLED MEETING MOTION: Bob Monis made a Motion to approve the minutes from January 19, 1998, as presented, Claudia Kelley seconded, and the Motion carried 6 for, and 0 against. IH. TOWN HALL MEETING: Receive Comments of Residents Concerning Expenditure of A -B Sales Tax Proceeds and Revisions to Capital Improvements Program. Following a welcome by Chair Debbie Stout, Mr. Michael Stanger made a brief background presentation on the formation, operation, history and projections of the Allen Community Development Corporation Board. Highlights of that information included the following: Board Authority Purpose and Powers Financial Support Defined "Projects" Corporation Guidelines for Project Suitability CDC's Mission Statement Board's Priorities CDC Planning Project Breakdown Other Commitments Information on how suggestions can be made and how to contact the CDC Board along with Staff Support Chair, Debbie Stout then reminded everyone that no action could be taken this evening, but invited all interested guests to speak to the Board regarding their ideas for new projects. Mr. Rich Elder 402 Stone Creek Allen, TX 75002 Mr. Elder spoke to the Board regarding his desire to support a Soccer Complex in the City of Allen. Mr. Elder began with a brief history of his involvement PAGE I ALLEN ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD FEBRUARY 3, 1998 with youth soccer, and followed with his concerns over existing facilities, and the lack of practice areas He also explained that Mr Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Allen, is proposing a 75-100 acre soccer complex in the updated version of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Elder expressed concern with the current maintenance of facilities, and the future growth of soccer within the community compared to the facilities available. Mr Elder spoke to the Board regarding the demographics of Allen, both present and projected, and what that would be to the soccer needs in Allen. Mr. Elder also spoke of the soccer facilities both in McKinney and Plano. He indicated that with the addition of a soccer complex in Allen, it would open up the opportunities for both soccer tournaments and adult soccer leagues. Mr. Elder didn't have exact numbers on what a facility such as this might cost, but estimated it might be around the $2 million range. Warren Johnson 810 Autumn Lake Allen, TX 75002 Mr. Johnson introduced himself to the Board and indicated his interest and membership in the Collin County Historical Commission, as well as the Allen Historical Guild. Mr. Johnson stated that he was not representing either group with his comments this evening. He indicated that he was in the process of securing a historical marker for the Historical Dam Site in Allen Station Park. He indicated that today he had received permission from the Union Pacific Railroad to place another historical marker on Main Street at the Railroad crossing detailing the first train robbery in Texas. Mr Johnson requested the Board to consider the funding of that signage, which would cost $950.00. Mr. Michael Lesko 1428 Capstan Drive Allen, TX 75013 Mr. Lesko wanted funding made available for the development of the park site between Green Elementary and the Fire Station #4 in West Allen. Larry Kirk with the City of Allen Parks and Recreation Department indicated that partial funding was available, but that more would be needed for the development of this facility Mr. Stanger indicated that he would research that issue and call Mr. Lesko with further information. Mr. David Walk 1411 Placer Drive Allen, TX 75013 PAGE E ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD FEBRUARY 3, 1995 Did not speak to the Board, but wanted his support of new soccer fields recorded. Mr. Joe Dorman 1413 Abilene Court Allen, TX 75013 Did not speak to the Board, but wanted his support of new soccer fields recorded. Mr Eric Smith 1210 Ashford Lane Allen, TX 75002 Mr. Smith introduced himself and presented a brief history on his involvement in youth soccer in Mesquite Texas, and indicated his support of an indoor soccer facility, and his belief that one in Allen could be self-supporting with the fees charged. He also supports the purchase of land and development for an outdoor ® soccer complex in Allen. He felt the greatest need for fields at this time was outdoor (both games and practice facilities). Mr. Andy Brewer 1332 Sandy Creek Allen, TX 75002 Mr. Brewer indicated he was in attendance for support of additional soccer fields in Allen. Mr. Brewer reported that almost 25 % of the school children are registered for soccer in Allen. Mr. Brewer also stressed the need for soccer fields in Allen, both game and practice facilities are very over used. With no one else wishing to speak to the Board at this time, the public hearing was closed. IV. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD Chair, Debbie Stout asked the Board Members to review a letter written in support of the proposed Leadership Allen Class Project of an Arts Alliance Board, Debbie indicated that if the Board agreed to the letter, she would sign it and forward it to the Leadership Allen Class. She reminded the Board that no financial obligation was being incurred or requested of the Board on this issue. 11 I PAGE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Calendar The next meeting of the Allen Community Development Corporation Board will be held on February 16, 1998 at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center at 7 p.m. V. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. These minutes read and approved this 16th day of February, 1998. Deb 'e Stout, Chahman Robin Sedlacek, Secretary