Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2000 - 03/13 - RegularPARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Waldbauer, Chair
Kevin Pierce, Vice -Chair
Anne Campbell, Secretary
Cheri Jones
MEMBERS ABSENT
Scott Neice
Vicki Wester
Ben Ferguson
STAFF PRESENT
Don Horton, Director
Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager
Larry Kirk, Athletic Services Manager
Sue Witkowski, Secretary
Lisa Anderson, Special Activities Coordinator
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jim Waldbauer called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following citizens spoke during this time regarding Reed Park:
Cheryl Lawson
1006 Timbercreek Drive
Ms. Lawson just wanted to reiterate her desire to see a multi-age
playground installed in Reed Park.
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MARCH 13, 2000 - 6:30 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Waldbauer, Chair
Kevin Pierce, Vice -Chair
Anne Campbell, Secretary
Cheri Jones
MEMBERS ABSENT
Scott Neice
Vicki Wester
Ben Ferguson
STAFF PRESENT
Don Horton, Director
Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager
Larry Kirk, Athletic Services Manager
Sue Witkowski, Secretary
Lisa Anderson, Special Activities Coordinator
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jim Waldbauer called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following citizens spoke during this time regarding Reed Park:
Cheryl Lawson
1006 Timbercreek Drive
Ms. Lawson just wanted to reiterate her desire to see a multi-age
playground installed in Reed Park.
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Corinna Jones
1104 Timbercreek Drive
Due to safety issues with mixing public playground opportunities
with AISD children, feels it important to have a separate
playground for public usage.
Cathy Smith
7 Creekcrest Court
Home -schools three children, and is not allowed to use the
playground at Reed Elementary from g a.m. until 6 p.m. (due to
"Kids Club" and regular school schedule).
3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JANUARY 10, 2000, REGULAR CALLED
MEETING; JANUARY 31, 2000, SPECIAL CALLED MEETING;
FEBRUARY 15, 2000, REGULAR CALLED MEETING; FEBRUARY 23,
2000, TOWN HALL MEETING AND FEBRUARY 29, 2000, SPECIAL
CALLED MEETING
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to accept the minutes as presented. Kevin
Pierce seconded and the motion carried 4 for, 0 against.
4. FISHING DERBY AND EASTER EGG HUNT — LISA ANDERSON
Lisa Anderson, Special Activities Coordinator provided a brief update on the
two programs.
5. REED PARK MEETING FOLLOW UP
Following a brief review of the issues, Chairman Jim Waldbauer requested a
meeting be scheduled with AISD regarding this facility Don Horton indicated
that David Baldwin had been requested to prepare two plans for a playground,
should that be approved, then staff would move forward to ACDC Board to
request funding.
6. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD WORK PLAN — "ASSISTING IN
CULTIVATING OUR GARDEN"
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Chairman Jim Waldbauer briefly reviewed this document, and indicated he
would be bringing it to the next Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
(4/10/00) for final approval.
7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC MEETING — TWIN CREEKS PARK
7. OVERVIEW OF PROCESS — DON HORTON
Don Horton provided a brief background on the process and how we had come
to this evenings meeting on the Master Plan for Twin Creeks Park.
S. PRESENTATION OF MASTER PLAN BY DAVID BALDWIN,
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
David Baldwin made a brief presentation outlining the three plans brought
before the group at their last meeting, along with photos of the facility
9. RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT
The following persons filled in information sheets regarding tonight's meeting:
Jeff Coats, 1115 Shadetree 75013
Mark and Ian Hendrix, 1109 Dunlay Court 75013
Katherine Barnes, 1207 Wills Point Dr 75013
Dennis Orewiler, 1106 Rainforest Lane 75013
Craig Jodan, 617 Driftwood Court 75013
Sharon and Amy Reed, 602 Comanche 75013
Rick Moss, 617 Rainforest Lane 75013
Ben Daniel, 615 Rainforest Lane 75013
Elizabeth Dean, 1201 Granger 75013
Jeff Gutknecht, 613 Rainforest 75013
Penny Meyer, 606 Comanche 75013
Karen Jackson, 1202 Conroe 75013
Sandie Klaver, 614 Driftwood Court 75013
It was noted that 8 of the 15 guests did not make the first meeting for this
facility It was also noted that the estimates are a bit higher than anticipated
budget.
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MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to accept the concept plan as presented by
David Baldwin for Twin Creeks Park. Cheri Jones seconded,
and the Motion carried 4 for, 0 against.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
Updated Media Policy - in packet
Updated Board and Staff Rosters - in packet
Mustang Branch Creek - letter provided to Board members from Tim Derider
Speakers Bureau - outline of plan provided by Don Horton and Doug White
11. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9.10 p in.
These minutes read and approved this 10th day of April, 2000.
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Ji aldbauer, Chairman Anne Campbell, Secretary
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