Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2001 - 03/12 - RegularPARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Chen Jones
Kevin Pierce, Chair
Vicki Wester
Ben Ferguson, Secretary
Carl Clemencich, Jr.
Scott Neice
MEMBERS ABSENT
Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair
STAFFPRESENT
Don Horton, Director
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager
Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager
Sue Witkowski, Administrative Secretary
GUESTS
None
7 P.M. — PRE -MEETING WORKSHOP:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at 7.10 p.m.
2. QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AGENDA
There were no questions brought forward at this time.
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MARCH 12,2001 — 7 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Chen Jones
Kevin Pierce, Chair
Vicki Wester
Ben Ferguson, Secretary
Carl Clemencich, Jr.
Scott Neice
MEMBERS ABSENT
Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair
STAFFPRESENT
Don Horton, Director
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager
Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager
Sue Witkowski, Administrative Secretary
GUESTS
None
7 P.M. — PRE -MEETING WORKSHOP:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at 7.10 p.m.
2. QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AGENDA
There were no questions brought forward at this time.
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j 3. OPEN FORUM —
REVIEW OF UNDER -SERVED NEIGHBORHOOD AREAS -
BRIAN BRISTOW
Brian Bristow made a slide presentation to the Board pointing out several
options for acquisition of parkland in neighborhoods that are currently
being under -served with respect to recreational land. Don Horton
indicated he was prepared to take this issue to City Council as an
"information only" item at their meeting on April 5, 2001, during their
workshop session. He then would return on April 19, 2001 for action and
approval by City Council.
Following this presentation, the Board expressed support of the concept,
and concerns regarding the possibility of acquiring homes through the
eminent domain process.
7:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
4. APPROVE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 12, 2001 REGULAR CALLED
MEETING
MOTION: Carl Clemencich moved to accept the Minutes from February 12,
2001 Regular Called Meeting as presented. Scott Neice seconded
and the Motion carred, 6 for, 0 against.
5. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizens present wishing to speak at this time.
6. UPDATE ON MALONE COMMUNITY PARK — BRIAN BRISTOW
Brian Bristow made a slide presentation to the Board that better defined the fabric
and style of proposed pavilion covers at the Malone Community Park. Board
Members agreed that the concepts presented this evening improved their image of
what these would look like on-site.
Brian also presented an updated schematic of the facility that was put together
after he and Don Horton visited the Clark Condon offices in Houston for a
workshop with their staff. Board members expressed support of the updated plan
with the exception of the possible removal of two of the smaller ponds on the
southern edge of the facility.
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Don Horton informed the Board that this issue would be going to City Council on
April 5, 2001 for their approval.
7. REVISIONS TO TRAILS MASTER PLAN — DON HORTON
Brian Bristow and Don Horton reviewed the latest revisions to the Trails Master
Plan with the Board. They reminded the Board that Mesa Design Group has been
contracted to design this plan, and that it is being presented in three phases.
Following this discussion, it was suggested that the east -west link being designed
at Exchange and Highway 75 be moved to Phase I, and that this plan be presented
to the cities of Fairview and Parker as soon as possible.
S. OTHER BUSINESS
A brief discussion was held on the 7 p.m. workshops and it was suggested that
this take place on an "as needed basis' rather than on a "standing basis'
Don Horton indicated he would be taking the department requests to CDC at their
next meeting on Monday, March 19. 2001. He indicated he could email the
Power Point presentation to Board members for review prior to that meeting.
Don Horton reported that the funding for the Reed Playground project had been
approved by CDC for the fourth quarter of this year.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 5'" day of April, 2001.
Kevin
Pierce, Chair Ben Ferguson, Se retary