Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2008 - 03/10 - RegularMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 10, 2008
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Cheryl Lawson, Chair
Todd McIntosh, Secretary
Libby Jones
Gary Alan Moore
Tricia Losavio
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFFPRESENT
Tim Dentler, Director of Parks and Recreation
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect
Gary Edwards, Park Operations Supervisor
Sue Witkowski, Senior Administrative Assistant
GUESTS
Residents of Country Meadows Subdivision
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM IS PRESENT
Chair, Cheryl Lawson called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm and announced a quorum
was present.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Cheryl Lawson called for anyone wishing to speak to an item not listed on tonight's
agenda to please come forward. No comments were received.
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3. RECEIVE BACKGROUND ON UPGRADES TO COUNTRY MEADOWS
PARK
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect for City of Allen Parks Department presented
conceptual plans of ideas that might be considered for Country Meadows Park,
stressing the budget allotted for this project would not accomplish everything. A copy
of the presentation is attached to these minutes, outlining three basic conceptual plans
for consideration.
4. RECEIVE PUBLI INPUT ON UPGRADES TO COUNTRY MEADOWS PARK
A call was made for anyone wishing to speak to the project of upgrading Country
Meadows Park to come forward. The following comments were received from
residents living in that area.
John Roach
1512 Home Park
Mr. Roach felt the City was doing a good job taking care of Country Meadows Park.
He would like to see more shade trees and drinking fountains. Mr. Roach indicated that
if the existing equipment stays in place, the pieces of playground equipment that have
been removed during the years need to be returned. If he must choose between a
pavilion and a playground, he would choose the pavilion and asked that the playground
issue be revisited in a couple of years.
Janie Sheridan
1402 Exchange
Ms. Sheridan would like to see benches, two pavilions, more shade trees, and lighting
along the trail. She also requested trees be pruned up along the trail.
Mardalee Burwitz
1331 Mistywood
Ms. Burwitz said she enjoys the park very much, and is pleased with the plans to update
the facility.
Julie Smetzer
909 Morningside Lane
Ms. Smetzer asked for a 1/2 court basketball area - something for the older kids who
live in the area to do while at the park.
Dawn Alexander
1408 Country Lane
Ms. Alexander favors a pavilion and new smaller playground equipment.
Sean McDonnell
1606 Live Oak Lane
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Mr. McDonnell wants a covered pavilion and issued concerns over a drainage issue in
the park.
Denise Stufflebeam
903 Meadow Park
Ms. Stufflebeam would like to have more swings - likes the pavilion - water fountains
would be great.
Director, Tim Dentler spoke briefly to the group regarding the history of water
fountains in public parks (vandalism, expense), as well as the half -cent sales tax
funding and parkland dedication fees both of which are used to fund this upgrade.
Park Board Members made the following comments:
Libby Jones said she preferred Concept C with the park signage and water fountain
included.
Tricia Losavio voted for Concept C plus the park signage
Todd McIntosh said he preferred Concept C - brings balance with shade, playground
and swings plus water fountain.
Gary Moore liked Concept C, maybe reconfigure to "C" -shaped shade structure plus
half -court basketball area would be great.
Cheryl Lawson indicated she liked the Concept C as well in the oval shaped shade
structure. Cheryl asked if the playground could be expanded in the future - and she also
felt the signage was important.
Staff indicated that they would direct the consultant team to take these notes back to
their offices and return with more detailed conceptual drawings for Park Board review.
5. APPROVE MINUTES FROM February 11, 2008 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION: Gary Moore moved to accept the minutes from February 11, 2008
Regular Park Board Meeting as prepared and presented. Libby Jones
seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against.
6. QUARTERLY REPORTS - Robert Townsend, Park Services Manager
Gary Edwards, Park Operations Supervisor reporting to Robert Townsend made the
quarterly report presentation for his division. A copy of that report is attached to these
Minutes. Gary's report focused on the work just completed at the Don Rodenbaugh
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Natatorium and the closure of that facility for one week while deep cleaning, plastering,
painting, etc were accomplished.
7. ITEMS FOR BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSSION
A. Around the Horn - Board Members
Libby Jones asked about possible Home Owner's Association Meetings, and the
builder versus resident expectations of what the City will build in newly
developed areas. She felt better communication between the City and the
developers would be helpful.
Tricia Losavio asked about a master plan for upgrading all parkland facilities
and how decisions are currently made about updating and which areas get
updates.
Todd McIntosh asked if there was any new information on the proposed dog
park.
Cheryl Lawson asked why the Edge facility has been temporarily closed, the
trash receptacles at the Edge, and the trail from Stacy Ridge through Celebration
Park.
B. Subcommittee Reports
Cheryl Lawson reported on having attended a subcommittee meeting of the
Allen Parks Foundation who has been charged with developing a volunteer
program for the Allen Parks Department.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
Staff Updates
Tim Dender reported having been in the process of meeting with all staff
members at their facilities over the past couple of weeks. This is a series of
meetings that he holds annually to answer questions and give an overview of
upcoming events/facilities, etc within the City of Allen.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
All Board Members were encouraged to attend as many of the upcoming events
as possible.
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9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.
These minutes read and approved this the 14th day of April, 2008.
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