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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.