Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 1988 - 05/23 - RegularMINUTES
j PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MAY 23, 1988 - 7:30 P.M.
Don Proeschel, Chairman
Ray Lewis
Helen Johnson, Secretary
Richard Saunders
Tom Clark
Carol Laakso
CITY STAFF PRESENT
Mark Thornton, Director of Parks and Recreation
I. CALL TO ORDER
■ Chairman, Don Proeschel called the meeting to order at 7:30
L p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 11, 1988, REGULAR CALLED
MEETING
MOTION: Helen Johnson moved to accept the
Minutes from April 11, 1988, Regular
Called Meeting, as presented. Ray Lewis
seconded and the motion carried 4 for, 0
against.
III. DIRECTOR`S REPORT
A. Cottonwood Bend Park
Thornton informed the Board that construction would
begin very soon. He indicated that SVA Concrete of
Allen was the sole bidder on this project, and that re -
advertising for bids was considered, but due to the
fact that SVA had been the low bidder on several City
projects, and his performance was excellent, it was
determined that a recommendation to City Council to
accept the SVA Concrete bid. Thornton then presented a
site plan for the park to the Board for their
information.
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B. Story Park
Thornton reported that Story Park was nearing
completion, with a final walk-through on the irrigation
due this week. The grass would be seeded within the
week - pending the completion of the irrigation
system.
C. Summer Programs
Thornton presented a copy of the summer brochure
"Summer Times" to each Board member and indicated that
it had been prepared in-house by Ed Voss on the
MacIntosh, with the assistance of his wife, Cindy Voss
who spent her weekend time in the preparation of this
publication.
The Parks and Recreation Board extended their
appreciation to Cindy for her contributions to this
effort.
IV. DISCUSS UPCOMING PLANS FOR PARR DEDICATIONS
A. Ford Park
Thornton reviewed the schedule of activities planned
for the dedication ceremony at Ford Park as they are
outlined in the summer brochure. He also confirmed
that the 1st Cavalry Band from Ft. Hood, Texas would be
playing for the event. Thornton encouraged all Board
members to come, bring their families, and enjoy the
day,
B. Story Park and Cottonwood Bend Park
Thornton reviewed the proposed schedule of Park
Dedication ceremonies for Story and Cottonwood Bend
Park sites. Story will be dedicated in July, with
Cottonwood Bend being dedicated in August.
Thornton added that if the Board did not want the name
"Cottonwood Bend" the Board could change it. He also
stated that the City Manager requested members of the
Parks and Recreation Board and the Library Board to get
together and develop a policy to name municipal
facilities. Ray Lewis, Helen Johnson, and Richard
Saunders volunteered to work on this committee.
Thornton indicated that McCarty also wanted the
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committee to recommend a name for the Plaza at the
Police and Courts Building and Library Building.
V. REVIEW AND CONSIDER RECOM ENDATIONS REGARDING CHANGES IN
PROPOSED FEES AND CHARGES POLICY
VI.
Chairman Don Proeschel indicated that the Director
requested a postponement on this item. The Board agreed.
Chairman Proeschel reported on Collin County Open Space
Board that $29.6 million would go to the voters on August
27. A campaign was underway called "Open space 188" which
held scheduled meetings. Any Board members wishing to
become involved can attend the meetings or call Don.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
These minutes read and approved this :004k day of June,
1988.
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Don Proeschel, Chairman HkIen Johnson ecretary
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