Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2001 - 05/14 - RegularPARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Kevin Pierce, Chair
Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair
Cheri Jones
Vicki Wester
Ben Ferguson, Secretary
Carl Clemencich, Jr.
Scott Neice
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFFPRESENT
Don Horton, Director
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager
Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager
Ilay Nkele, Construction Manager
Bobby Trevino, Park Operations Supervisor
Kelly McGinnis, Grant Project Coordinator
Lisa Anderson, Special Activities Coordinator
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FROM APRIL 5, 2001 SPECIAL CALLED
MEETING
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to accept the Minutes from April 5, 2001
Special Called Meeting as presented. Chen Jones seconded and
the Motion carred, 7 for. 0 against.
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MAY 14, 2001— 7:30 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Kevin Pierce, Chair
Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair
Cheri Jones
Vicki Wester
Ben Ferguson, Secretary
Carl Clemencich, Jr.
Scott Neice
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFFPRESENT
Don Horton, Director
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager
Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager
Ilay Nkele, Construction Manager
Bobby Trevino, Park Operations Supervisor
Kelly McGinnis, Grant Project Coordinator
Lisa Anderson, Special Activities Coordinator
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FROM APRIL 5, 2001 SPECIAL CALLED
MEETING
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to accept the Minutes from April 5, 2001
Special Called Meeting as presented. Chen Jones seconded and
the Motion carred, 7 for. 0 against.
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3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Brian Bristow introduced Mrs. Kelly McGinnis to the Board as the newly hired
Grant/Project Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department. Kelly lives
with her family in Lucas.
Don Horton introduced Mrs Ijay Nkele as the Construction Manager for the Parks
and Recreation Department. Ijay comes to the City of Allen from the City of
Dallas Housing Authonty, and resides in Frisco with her family
4. NATATORIUM FEES AND CONSTRUCTION UPDATE — LARRY
KIRK/IJAY NKELE
Don Horton introduced a marketing analysis done by Brinkley Sargent that
indicated a goal that 85% operating cost be recouped by the City Don briefly
compared the cost of operating our facility to that of Coppell and Plano.
Ijay Nkele made a bnef report to the Board regarding the construction aspect of
the natatonum. She provided the Board with a photo -update for their review
showing the latest construction taking place at this facility.
Larry Kirk made a presentation of the proposed fee schedule for the Don
Rodenbaugh Natatonum. The schedule was developed using as guides, the
Feasibility Study, and a survey conducted by the Aquatic Supervisor. City
Council's recommendation thus far has been for the facility to come as close as
possible to being self-sufficient Staff believes that the fee schedule accomplishes
this directive. Issues highlighted by Larry are that children six and under will be
free. Other cities in the area do not charge for six and under members. There will
be a child care facility located in the natatorium and will charge a $2/hour fee for
child care. (See Attachment I — Power Point Presentation by Larry Kirk)
Following the presentation the following comments were heard from the Board.
Cut questioned the family cost — felt the proposal would be cost prohibitive for
some families. Kevin asked if the weights would stay at the Joe Farmer
Recreation Center. Carl indicated he would like to see a family membership price
made available. Don indicated that we have been asked by Council to make it
cover the operating cost of the facility Anne would like to have another fee
option for large families. Ben questioned the feasibility of an installment plan for
the memberships. There is a cap for resident families of $550 and non-resident
families cap is based upon percentage.
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MOTION: Cart Clemencich moved to accept the fee structure as presented
with a faintly membership cap of $550. Anne Campbell seconded
and the Motion carried 7 for, 0 against.
5. DOG PARK DISCUSSION — BRIAN BRISTOW
Brian Bristow made a Power Point Presentation to the Board regarding the
proposal for a "Dog Park" in Allen. (See Attachment 2 —Dog Park by Brian
Bristow.)
Kevin indicated he liked the admission policy with a $5 fee and also likes the shot
check policy being proposed.
6. WILDFLOWER REPORT — TIM DENTLER
Tim Dentler presented an Update on the Wildflower Program for 2001. Tim
reported that this was a joint program with the Keep Allen Beautiful Board and
that various locations around town included the following: Bethany Road
Medians, Bethany Lakes Park, Shadow Lakes Park, Bethany Ridge Park,
Exchange Median and Cedar Drive. Tim reported that a great deal has been
learned from this year's plantings.
7. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE — KEVIN PIERCE
Kevin Pierce briefly reviewed the workplan for the Parks and Recreation Board.
ALLEN USA/ARTS FEST — BOOTH
Lisa Anderson reported that Chamber of Commerce will be joining Allen
USA in the Business Depot for this year's celebration. It was suggested
that this Board have a booth shared with staff and the Parks Foundation at
the Allen USA Celebration. Lisa Anderson provided a brief update on
what to expect at this year's event.
EASTER EGG HUNT RECAP
Lisa Anderson indicated that next year she would be ordering 25,000
Easter Eggs and that the next Easter event would have a larger area for
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children to participate in, along with an Easter Bonnet Contest and Easter
Basket Decorating Contest.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
UNDERSERVED AREAS UPDATE
Don Horton reported that this was originally on the City Council Agenda
for May 17, but was pulled from the Agenda and will probably be brought
forward again soon during an Executive Session of City Council.
ESTEVIE PROPERTY UPDATE — DON HORTON/BRIAN
BRISTOW
Don Reported that Collin County would be interviewing staff concerning
the Collin County Grant on Thursday, May 17, and that announcements
were anticipated in July regarding the award of this round of grants.
TRAIN DEPOT UPDATE
Don Horton indicated that the Train Depot location has been moved to the
downtown area from the anticipated location at Allen Station Park.
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this I I" day of lune, 2001.
Kevin Pierce, Chair
Ben Fergus4Setary
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ABOUT A
MAY 14, 2001 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Why a have Dog Park?
•A safe place for exercising dogs
-Enhances enforcement of dog control laws
-Provides legal leash -free area for dogs
-Promotes public health and safety
-provides elderly and disabled a place to
exercise their companions
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GOOD DOGI (PARK IDEAS 1 ............ _.............
-Well-drained land already owned by the City
•targe enough to handle non -dog acnvmes (1-3 acre...in)
-Parking in close proximity preferable
-Far enough from homes to reduce noise impacts, angry cmzens
-Shade, water
,Can be fenced but visually unobtrusive (4' fence immmum)
-Prior land use preferable to mimimze conversion impact
-Regular maintenance
-Benches and other amenities
BAAAD DOGI I PARK IDEAS 1 ... ............ _._.......
-Use a developed neighborhood park
-Small, tract of land
-No parking
-Adjacency to existing homes
-No shade, no water
-"Born-free" fenceless approach
•Over-estimate/under-estimate the demand
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Who else is buildinu dog part?
-PLANO
•1.9 ACRES
•$75,000
-IN SECLUDED AREA OF EXISTING
COMMUNITY PARK
-TREES AND SHADED AREAS
-FENCING
-DOG WATER FOUNTAIN
-AGILITY EQUIPMENT BY OTHERS
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Where could we build one?
Ford Park/Ford Elementary School
.2+ acres
Where could we build one?
St. Mary's (south of Allen Station Park)
.2+ acres
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Where to go from here ... _ v ..... _.................
-Grants/funding research (underway, need a 501(c)
3 organization to receive most
-Sub-committee of Board members + dog interest
groups
-Additional study of potential sites
-Additional study of new or growing programs in
other cities
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• In the past we have not charged seniors for usage of the Joe Fer
Recreation Center or the Ford Pool.
• Research shows that the City of Allen senior population is growing
and in the future will be a large part of our community.
• A 20% discount for senior adults is proposed. This fee would be
$132.00 per year.
• Youth 14 - 18 are proposed at a 20% discount making their fee
$132.00.
• Youth fees are adjusted due to the availability of amenities to youth.
Youth 7-13 age are limited to pool and climbing wall usage so a 50%
discount of the youth fee is proposed.
• Children 6 and Under are free and limited to pool only and must be
accompanied at all times by an adult 18 years or older.
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