Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2000 - 04/10 - RegularMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
APRIL 10, 2000 - 7 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Waldbauer, Chair
Kevin Pierce, Vice -Chair
Anne Campbell, Secretary
Vicki Wester
Ben Ferguson
Scott Neice
MEMBERS ABSENT
Cheri Jones
STAFF PRESENT
® Don Horton, Director
Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager
Larry Kirk, Athletic Services Manager
Sue Witkowski, Secretary
GUESTS
Julie Wilmoth
Cheryl Lawson
Bonita Walton
Lauren Whitaker
Christi Stinchcomb
Patti Runyan
Cheri Wiederich
Michael L. Carver
Corinna Jones
Jim Crisp
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jim Waldbauer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
2. QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AGENDA
There were no questions brought forward at this time.
3. OPEN FORUM — PUBLIC PROCESS
Brief remarks were made regarding the public process used to plan Glendover
Park, Twin Creeks Park and Bethany Ridge.
7:30 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING:
4. APPROVE MINUTES FROM:
MARCH 13, 2000 REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MARCH 27, 2000 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to accept the Minutes from March 13,
2000 Regular Called Meeting and March 27, 2000 Special Called
Meeting. Ben Ferguson seconded and the Motion carried 6 for, 0
against.
5. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
No citizens wished to speak at this time.
6. REED PARK PRESENTATION ON PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT
Landscape Architect, David Baldwin presented 6 conceptual drawings of the
placement of playground equipment within Reed Park (west). Following a brief
discussion with the residents, the Board discussed the issues at hand.
MOTION: Scott Neice moved to recommend Concept Plan D with the
following modifications: move playground east into center of
first berm; leave soccer field open; place barrier (wall or similar
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7 P.M. - PRE -MEETING WORKSHOP:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jim Waldbauer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
2. QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AGENDA
There were no questions brought forward at this time.
3. OPEN FORUM — PUBLIC PROCESS
Brief remarks were made regarding the public process used to plan Glendover
Park, Twin Creeks Park and Bethany Ridge.
7:30 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING:
4. APPROVE MINUTES FROM:
MARCH 13, 2000 REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MARCH 27, 2000 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to accept the Minutes from March 13,
2000 Regular Called Meeting and March 27, 2000 Special Called
Meeting. Ben Ferguson seconded and the Motion carried 6 for, 0
against.
5. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
No citizens wished to speak at this time.
6. REED PARK PRESENTATION ON PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT
Landscape Architect, David Baldwin presented 6 conceptual drawings of the
placement of playground equipment within Reed Park (west). Following a brief
discussion with the residents, the Board discussed the issues at hand.
MOTION: Scott Neice moved to recommend Concept Plan D with the
following modifications: move playground east into center of
first berm; leave soccer field open; place barrier (wall or similar
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structure at Rivercrest; ask for AISD easement; add sidewalk to
connect pavilion to playground; remove chain link fence at
ballfield, expand toddler playground equipment; place toddler
swings at larger playground; at a cost not to exceed $78,800.08.
Vicki Wester seconded. The motion died for lack of a majority
with Vicki Wester, Ben Ferguson and Scott Neice voting for the
Motion and Jim Waldbauer, Kevin Pierce and Anne Campbell
voting against the Motion.
Following a brief discussion, the following Motions were brought forward:
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to table a decision on the concept plan
until a site visit could be made to explore all options. Scott Neice
seconded, and the Motion carried 6 for, 0 against
MOTION: Ben Ferguson moved to set the budget for this project at an
amount not to exceed the amount of $78,800. Scott Neice
seconded and the Motion carried, 6 for, 0 against.
7. REVIEW PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD WORK PLAN
MOTION: Scott Neice moved to Table this item until the next regular Parks
and Recreation Board Meeting. Ben Ferguson seconded, and the
Motion carried 6 for, 0 against
8. ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROJECT
PROPOSALS
Following a review of the proposed list of projects, the following priority was
approved:
CDC Proposal Parks and Recreation Board Ranking
by Year
Paxton Property
$ 174,000
$ 696,960
Widening of Watters
$ 90,000
Branch Creek Trail
Pedestrian Bridge at
$ 145,000
Watters Crossing
Cottonwood Bend
$ 37,000
Pla round
Ford West Playground
$ 60,000
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Reed Park Playground
$ 78,800
City Hall Art
$ 200,000
Baptist Property
Amanda Dunbar
$ 275,000
Painting
Cemetery
Improvements
$ 40,700
$ 60,000
Spray Rig
$ 45,000
Amphitheater
Baptist Property
Pavilion Renovation
Mural - Hillside
$ 10,000
$225,000
Amphitheater
Bush -Elkins Property
Totals
$ 285,000
$ 1,500,000
Totals
$ 174,000
$ 771,500
$ 921,960
$ 2,196,960
Allen Arts Alliance Ranking by Year
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to accept the list as amended to move the
City Hall Art project under the Allen Arts Alliance Board, plus
adding $78,800 to the Reed Park Proposal. Kevin Pierce
seconded, and the Motion carried 6 for, 0 against.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no Other Business brought forward at this time.
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
City Hall Art
$ 200,000
Amanda Dunbar
$ 15,000
Painting
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Permanent Sound
$ 60,000
System - Hillside
Amphitheater
Mural - Hillside
$ 10,000
Amphitheater
Totals
$ 285,000
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to accept the list as amended to move the
City Hall Art project under the Allen Arts Alliance Board, plus
adding $78,800 to the Reed Park Proposal. Kevin Pierce
seconded, and the Motion carried 6 for, 0 against.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no Other Business brought forward at this time.
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
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These minutes read and approved this 8th day of May, 2000.
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J aldbauer, Chairman
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Anne Campbell, Secretary