HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-30GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1996 - 7 PM
ROOM 104, POLICE BUILDING
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD
Call to Order
II. Approval of the April 18, 1996 Minutes
III. Citizen Requests �w�l
IV. New Business
A. Consideration of Molly King, 3256 Shady Glen Drive, to serve as
the Student Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
B. Consideration of a request from the YoTm-g family, 4507 Amesbury
Circle, for the Adopt -A -Park Program for the trail in Bear Creek
Park
C. Consideration of a request by the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort
Worth to use Parr Park as a day camper drop-off and pick-up site
during the summer months.
V. Reports
A. Trail Projects
B. South Grapevine Swimming Pool and Trail Project
C. Community Activities Center
D. Nature Trails
VI. Miscellaneous Board Items
VII. Adjourn
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY
THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT 481-0351 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
IN ADVANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR
NEEDS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq,
ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS
PREP RED AND P ED ON THIS THE 23RD DAY OF MAY 1996 AT 5:00 P.M.
DIRECIO OF PARKS AND RECREATION
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Molly King, 3256 Shady Glen Drive, to serve as
the Student Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
According to the Amendment to the existing ordinance approved
by the City Council at the May 7, 1996 meeting, since there will
be two high schools in Grapevine this Fall, the Student Liaison
shall be appointed by the Superintendent of schools. I discussed
the appointment of the Student Liaison with Dr. James
Thompson, Superintendent of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent
School District, and he recommended that Molly King be
reappointed as the Student Liaison to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board.
B. Consideration of a request from the Young family, 4507
Amesbury Circle, for the Adopt -A -Park Program for the trail in
Bear Creek Park
Enclosed is the application for the Adopt -A -Park Program
submitted by the Jay Young family. The program will involve
litter pick-up 20' on both sides of the "Deborah Joan Swanson
Memorial Trail."
C. Main Street Days
This yearly event will be held on May 17-19. The Boardmembers
will discuss the work schedule and discuss what items will be
presented in the booth. Also, badges will be distributed to the
Boardmembers.
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OFTARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met Thursday, May 30,
1996 at 7:00 p.m. at 307 W. Dallas Road, Room 104, Grapevine, Texas, with the
following members present, to wit:
Marion Brekken
Robert Brunson
John Fox
Lisa Haines
Absent:
Larry Atchley
Donald Florence
Denise Gasmire (moved from city)
Roland Johnson (moved from city)
Also present:
Craig Neill
Roy Robertson
Linda Dobbs Willis
Molly King
C. Shane Wilbanks
Doug Evans, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jay Young, Jay Young Photography
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 pm by new chairperson Roy Robertson. A
motion was made by Craig Neill and seconded by Lisa Haines to approve the minutes
of the April 18, 1996 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Molly King - Student Liaison
Motion was made by Craig Neill and seconded by Lisa Haines to recommend that the
City Council approve Molly King as the Student Liaison to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board. Motion passed unanimously.
Adopt -A -Park
Motion was made by Craig Neill and seconded by Lisa Haines to approve the
application submitted by Jay Young Photography to adopt the southern part of Bear
Creek Park. All park property to the south of Big Bear Creek will be adopted by Jay
Young Photography. Motion passed unanimously.
YMCA Request - Parr Park
Motion was made by Craig Neill and seconded by Lisa Haines to deny the request
submitted by the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth to utilize Parr Park & the pavilion
at Parr Park as a drop-off and pick-up location for their summer camp. Motion passed
unanimously. Members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board asked staff to
contact officials at the YMCA to see if it would be possible to have a drop-off site at
the park but a pick-up site somewhere else.
REPORTS
Staff gave Boardmembers a brief update on the trail projects, swimming pool,
Community Activities Center, and proposed nature trails north of the Grapevine Golf
Course.
MISCELLANEOUS BOARD ITEMS
John Fox informed the Board the CareFlite flew into Horseshoe Trails Park on May
27th. John said that a female riding a bicycle had an accident on the trails and had
to be transported to a hospital in Fort Worth. Mr Evans stated that he would call the
Police Department to get a copy of the accident report.
Craig Neill asked about the possibility of getting the Parks water truck to Parr Park to
water the trees. Mr. Evans said that he would check into this and let him know.
Motion was made by Craig Neill and seconded by Lisa Haines to adjourn. Motion
passed ly. Time: 8:15 p.m.
DIRECT(93 OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAIRMAN/OF THE PARK BOARD
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a request by the YMCA of Metropolitan Ft
Worth to use Parr Park as a drop-off and pick-up site for youth
camp participants
This item was on the last agenda and the Board denied the
request but directed staff to work out some sort of solution so as
not to be such an impact on the use of the park. Staff has
discussed this with Ms. Patti Balch, Program Director, and decided
to invite her to the meeting to talk about the program. Staff will
also videotape some of the pick-up activities and present this at
the meeting.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a logo and signage for the Adopt-A-
Park/Roadway Program
Staff will present a sample sign with logo at the meeting for
comments and consideration.
B. Orientation of Board Members
Enclosed is some information on the role of the Boardmember.
We will briefly discuss this at the meeting but will have a more in-
depth orientation at the July Board Meeting.
C. Review of State Highway 26 North Median Landscaping Plans
The landscape design consultant will present the median
landscape plans for State Highway 26 North to the Hilton. Staff
welcomes comments from Boardmembers on the plans. The cost
and method of funding will also be discussed.