Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 1983 - 08/29 - Special CalledMINUTES
Parks and Recreation Board
Special Called Workshop
August 29, 1983 7:30 P.M.
Allen Municipal Annex
PRESENT: Bob Outman, Ron Workman, Helen Johnson
CITY STAFF: Mark Thornton
I. Ron Workman called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
II. Discuss and Approve a Procedural Outline for the Develop-
ment of a Land Acquisition Policy
Director, Mark Thornton presented an outline which would
give the board direction in the development of a land
acquisition policy for park and recreation areas. After
discussion of each item on the outline, Chairman, Ron
Workman requested the addition of II. d........ Procedures
in Relation to Planning and Zoning Process ..... (see
attached outline).
[ MOTION: Upon a motion made by Bob Outman and seconded by
■ Helen Johnson, the board voted to accept the pro-
posed procedural outline for the development of
a land acquisition policy for the City of Allen.
Vote: 3 for, 0 opposed.
III. Set a Date for Joint Meeting with the Planning and Zoning
Commission to discuss the Rowlett Creek Request for
Proposal
Director, Mark Thornton informed the board of the Planning
and Zoning commission meeting at which the Rowlett Creek
Corridor RFP was presented. The planned joint workshop
was possible on September 19, 1983 if the Parks Board agreed.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Bob Outman and seconded by
Helen Johnson, the board voted to hold a special
called joint workshop on September 19 with the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Vote: 3 for,
0 opposed.
There being no further business
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Helen Johnson and seconded by
Bob Outman, the board voted to adjourn. Vote: 3
for, 0 opposed.
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These minutes approved as read this %ri' day of ,1983.
Ron Workman, Chairman Hele Johnson, $ cretary
Attachment to Minutes Page 1
Parks 5 Recreation Board 8/29/83
PROCEDURAL OUTLINE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A LAND ACQUISITION POLICY
I. Discussion of Need for an Acquisition Policy and Policy
Procedures
II. Review Relevant Data, Plans, and Maps
A. Park Standards of Other Citites, States
B. Master Plan of City and AISD
C. Methods of Acquisition - Donation, Purchase, Dedication,
Others
D. Procedures in Relation to Planning and Zoning Process
III. Establish Goals for an Acquisition Policy in the Area of
Amount of Land Needed, Location of Park Sites and Procedures
for Acquisition
IV. Based on Generalized Goals, Develop Policy Statement with
Supporting Information on Amount of Land and Kind of Facilities
Needed
V. Based on Generalized Goals, Develop Policy Statement on
General Location, Size, and Linkages of Park Facilities
VI. Based on General Goals and Using Existing Methods for Acqui-
sition, Set Procedures for Acquiring and Developing Park
Facilities
VII. Present to City Council for Adoption
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