HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-20GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1995 - 7 PM
ROOM 104, POLICE BUILDING
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD
Call to Order
II. Approval of the March 16 and March 24, 1995 Minutes
III. Citizens Requests
IV. Discussion for Possible Consideration
A. Development of Meadowmere Park
B. Main Street Days
C. Heritage Park
V. Reports
A. Youth Activities - Denise Gasmire and Kelly Allensworth
B. Student Activities - Heidi Baddaker
C. Bear Creek Park - Joe Moore
D. Lake Grapevine and SH26 Trails - Doug Evans
E. Community Activities Center/Swimming Pool - Doug Evans
F. Recreation Division
G. Parks Maintenance Division
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq,
ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS
PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL 1995 AT 5:00 P.M.
DIRECXOIR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CffY OF GRAPEY/ NE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, April 20, 1995 at
7:02 p.m. at 307 West Dallas Road, Room 104, Grapevine, Texas with the following
members present, to -wit:
Denise Gasmire
Lisa Haines
Larry Atchley
Roland Johnson
Linda Dobbs Willis
Shane Wilbanks
Heidi Baddaker
Absent:
Roy Robertson
The following City Staff were present:
Doug Evans
Guests:
John Fox (left at 7:45 pm)
Craig Neill
Donald Florence
Doug McKelvey
Robert Brunson
Marion Brekken
Joe Moore
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Denise Gasmire. Motion was made
by Robert Brunson and seconded by John Fox to approve the minutes of the March
16, 1995 Parks and Recreation Board minutes and the March 24, 1995 Parks and
Recreation Special Meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
There were no citizens requests.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION
Development of Meadowmere Park - Doug Evans summarized reasons for leasing
Meadowmere Park for soccer and baseball. Both Baseball and Soccer Associations
have passed resolutions in support of relocating practice fields from Dallas Road. The
property utilized for the remote control airplane airport will have to be mitigated for
safety. It was noted that traffic flow into the park site is a concern. A motion was
made by Robert Brunson and seconded by Roland Johnson to support the
recommendation to re -lease Meadowmere Park for soccer and baseball fields. The
motion passed unanimously.
Main Street Days - A volunteer sign-up sheet was passed around. It was announced
that the next Park Board meeting will be held May 1 1 th for volunteer orientation. A
list of items to have at the Parks and Recreation booth will include:
• A list with phone numbers, names and addresses of Park Board members
• A sign-up sheet for involvement
• A comment box
• Playbooks
• Youth job notices
Heritage Park - Doug Evans summarized the new Concept Master Plan for Heritage
Park, including new property to be purchased. The Concept Plan was presented for
information purposes only. The plan was received favorably.
John Fox left at 7:45 p.m.
REPORTS
Council Liaison Shane Wilbanks asked Boardmembers for comments on closing off
access to Parkwood Park to the apartments surrounding the park. Some of the
comments made were:
• Lisa H. - By closing fenced area, users will find another route to get in. Parks
are for everybody. Police should take care of vandalism.
• Denise G. - Can't block off park. Ordinance work would add to control
measures. How many dollars have been spent on vandalism?
• Roland J. - Neighborhhood Crime Watch would be helpful.
• Doug M. - Endorsed the Neighborhood Crime Watch.
Youth Activities
Denise reported that Grapevine Middle School started the youth activities on April
10th. They have hired a college student with experience with YMCA's. Sam Scarce
runs programs that begin at 3:30 p.m. Programs include sports, art, dance and
drama. Girls and boys participating numbers are running from the upper teens to over
20 on 4-20-95.
May 13th Dovestock will be held at the Elks Lodge to allow for youth activities.
Campouts will also be planned.
Roland announced a Mexican Talent Show at Palace Theater on May 9th at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $3.00 each.
Student Activities
Heidi B. reported that summer program announcements were posted at school. An
update on the Prom, Project Graduation, Roto Tree and Arbor Day was given.
Highway clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 22nd. Graduation is May 26th.
The May Park Board Meeting will be the last month for Heidi Baddaker.
Bear Creek Park
Joe M. gave a report on the status of park construction.
Lake Grapevine Trail and SH26
Lake Grapevine Trail Citizens Activity Committee is being formed with a preliminary
meeting scheduled for May 4th at 7:00 p.m.
State Highway 26 - Two meetings have been held with DART Board members.
Community Activities Center
Planning meetings are focusing on the interior of the building with approximately
48,000 sq. ft. In -Line skating will be moved off site. The new swimming pool and
in-line rink will be on property to be purchased for swimming pool.
Motion was made by Roland Johnson and seconded by Donald Florence to adjourn.
Time: 9:11 p.m.
DIRECT F PARKS AND RECREATION
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