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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Community Development Corporation - 1997 - 05/19 - RegularMINUTES ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 1997 - 7 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Stout, Chairman Jason Collier, Vice Chairman Robin Sedlacek, Secretary Carl Clemencich, Jr. Bob Morris Claudia Kelley BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Terrell STAFF PRESENT: Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner Larry Kirk, Program Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department Sue Witkowski, Parks and Recreation Department GUESTS PRESENT: Ron Manning, 411 Sycamore Creek, Allen, TX 75002 Ms. Manning, 411 Sycamore Creek, Allen, TX 75002 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7.40 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 1997, REGULAR CALLED MEETING PAGE 2 ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MAY 19, 1997 MOTION: Bob Morris made a Motion to approve the minutes from April 21, 1997, as presented, Jason Collier seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, and 0 against. III. CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no citizens wishing to speak at this time. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: CONCERNING THE CORPORATION'S INTENT TO CONSTRUCT $2.6 MILLION OF IMPROVEMENTS AT ALLEN STATION PARK Chairman Debbie Stout reported that initially, the Board had voted $1 million to be spent on Phase I of Allen Station Park, and that subsequently, the Board had voted to propose an additional $2.6 million to construct Cedar Drive through the park, bringing the total to $3.6 proposed commitment from the anticipated 1/2 Cent Sales Tax revenues. The Public Hearing was closed and there were no further comments on that issue. V. TABLED ITEM: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTSPROGRAM MOTION: Jason Collier moved to remove this item from the table; Robin Sedlacek seconded and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against. Michael Stanger provided the Board with an updated copy of the Capital Improvements Program Spreadsheet that had been delivered in the Agenda Packet. Michael provided a brief review of the list of proposed projects. He indicated he had moved the West Side Community Park project back to year three, as well as move the Natatorium up to year two. The Street Lights for Allen Heights Drive will remain in year one, as well as increase the sign replacement cost from $25,000 to $35,000 per George Conner, City Engineer. Michael Stanger offered to have Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner with the City of Allen present information regarding the West Side Community Park Proposal. Robin Sedlacek indicated she was uncomfortable putting the West Side PAGE 3 ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MAY 19, 1997 Community Park as well as Phase II of Allen Station Park on the list of proposed items and having the City count on that funding when in fact the Board three years from now may not choose to support that issue. She indicated that in her opinion, neither project fit into the Mission Statement prepared by this Board. Michael Stanger indicated that the development of the proposed West Side Community Park would definitely be in a City CIP package, but the proposal before the Board is strictly for the purchase of said property. He indicated that if the City were to try to purchase this parkland as well as develop it, the parkland will not be purchased until the year 2000. Jason Collier indicated that the City logo should be placed on street signs around the City, in particular those indicating major thoroughfares. Debbie Stout indicated she wanted to see the block numbers on these signs. Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner with the City of Allen Community Development Department provided a brief review of the need for additional parkland in West Allen, and provided statistical information based on parkland per capita standards called for in the City of Allen 1995 Comprehensive Plan. Marcie also reported on the exploding population in Allen, and therefore heavy demand for parkland. Following a brief discussion on alternative funding sources such as the Mandatory Parkland Dedication Ordinance, bond elections, grants as well as other sources of funds, it was indicated that usually the parkland dedication funds could be used for neighborhood parkland, not necessarily community parkland and those funds collected may only be expended in the quadrant of town they were dedicated to. Larry Kirk indicated the continued rise in demand for athletic fields in Allen. Questions were answered regarding the City land vs the AISD land around existing elementary/middle schools. NOTE: Board Member Claudia Kelley arrived at the meeting. By consensus, the Board asked that the West Side Community Park be removed from the CIP. but reviewed on an annual basis for possible inclusion at a later date. MOTION: Bob Morris moved to table the Capital Improvement Program and PAGE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MAY 19, 1997 place it on the next regular meeting agenda. Claudia Kelly seconded and the Motion carried, 6 for, 0 against. Mr Ron Manning, resident of Allen, appeared before the Board and made a brief presentation regarding his support of the sales tax money to be spent on an indoor Natatorium. He indicated that it would be used by Allen residents of all ages, provide more services than an outdoor pool, will be used by diverse public groups, as well as bring business to Allen through swim meets. He indicated he had met with Dr. Barbara Erwin, AISD Superintendent, and that the pool would be a high priority for the school district as well. Although there is currently no funding available from AISD, the possibility of obtaining those funds through future bond sales is a high probability Robin Sedlacek indicated there was currently $1.1 million in City bond funds available for participation with the AISD in a joint venture to build the indoor facility Mr Manning introduced his daughter to the Board and Ms. Manning spoke briefly regarding her collegiate experience with swimming, as well as her years in Allen participating with the City swim team. Ms. Manning reviewed the benefits to be gained by participating in aquatics. Following a brief discussion by the Board regarding operating expenses of such a jointly built facility, several options were discussed regarding the possible timing of funding. Joint facility use agreements were discussed, along with the staffing of the facility A discussion regarding the differences between the West Side Community Park issue and the Natatorium occurred, followed by a brief information item on the proposed expansion of State Highway 5 Other items on the proposed list were briefly discussed. VI. CONSIDER ITEMS RELATING TO A PROPOSED PARK PROJECT Michael Stanger provided the Board with the option to authorize a third project if they wanted to do so. He also provided the Board with a draft of a calendar regarding projecting the time frame involved for publication of notices, public hearings, and submittal of transcript to the Attorney General. PAGE 5 ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MAY 19, 1997 It was determined that the property on which to build the proposed Natatorium was not an issue for this Board. NOTE. Jason Collier left the meeting. It was determined that the Board wanted to proceed with the sale of Bonds regarding the $3.6 million for Allen Station Park and $1.5 for the Natatorium for a total of $5.1 million. MOTION: Claudia Kelley moved to set out $1.5 million toward the construction only of a Natatorium, (not the operations of that facility) and to direct staff to publish a notice to that effect and set a public hearing for the next regular meeting date on June 16. The Motion carried by a vote of 3 for, and 2 votes against. Carl Clemencich, Claudia Kelly, and Debbie Stout voted to approve the above Motion, Robin Sedlacek abstained, and Bob Morris voted against. During discussion of the above Motion, Larry Kirk provided statistics from Grapevine and Colleyville regarding the operation costs for their respective Natatoriums. Larry indicated that each City was spending about $200,000 annually to operate their facilities. Larry also reported that the City of McKinney, which has a joint facility with their school district is having difficulty, and cautioned Allen to be very specific regarding their agreement. It was proposed that possibly the City could spend their money "up front" and have the AISD funding support the later portion of funding when their funds became available. VII. OTHER BUSINESS A. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD Michael Stanger invited the Board to consider building into the process a "three reading" or possibly "two reading" method. This would involve the first introduction of an item into the records, the second would be brought back for any changes or amendments, and the third reading would be to take action on that item. Following a brief discussion, it was determined that this plan could be formally adopted at the next regular meeting. PAGE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MAY 19, 1997 It was determined that this process could benefit staff as well as the Board members to better anticipate the agenda items to be considered. Debbie Stout asked that the item be worded so that action could be taken on an item at the second reading if so desired. B. CALENDAR NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS JUNE 16, 1997 AT THE BETHANY LAKES LAKESIDE CLUBHOUSE VIII. ADJOURN MOTION: Carl Clemencich moved to adjourn the meeting at 9 27 p.m., and Claudia Kelley seconded. The Motion passed 5 for, 0 against. These minutes read and approved this 16th day of June, 1997 01 GG!/ Debbie Stout, Chairman Robin Sedlacek, Secretary C