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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-16GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 19Q- 7 PM ROOM 104, POLICE BUILDING 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD Call to Order II. Invocation III. Approval of the November 21, 1996 Minutes IV. Citizen Requests V. Old Business A. Sunshine Harbor Park Concept Plan VI. New Business A. Consideration of a request from Bobanne Richardson for the Adopt -A -Road program for Silvercrest Lane B. Main Street Days C. Oak Grove Soccer Complex VII. Reports A. SH26 Trail B. Lake Grapevine Trail C. Pool/Trail Project D. Casey's Clubhouse E. Community Activities Center VIII. Miscellaneous Board Items XI. 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, AC,T—c;-QF THE 199 EXAS LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS P ER PARED AND P STEID ON THIS THE 10TH DAY OF JANUARY 1997 AT 5:00 P.M. DIREClfmR OF PARKS AND RECREATION IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion of rules associated with the use of the Senior Citizens Center Attached are existing rules developed by staff in 1994 relating to the use of the Senior Citizen Center. The Board will discuss the rules and modify if necessary. Staff will explain the reasoning behind the development of the rules and the suspension process. B. Discussion of improvements to Oak Grove Baseball Park. Glade Crossing Park and C.J. Hutchins Park Staff will present a plan identifying proposed improvements to Oak Grove Baseball Park. The Board will also discuss proposed improvements to Glade Crossing Park and C.J. Hutchins Park. C. Main Street Days Staff will pass around a work schedule sheet for the May 16-18 Main Street Days. The Board will discuss a possible training session for items that will be placed in the booth. CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 104, Police Building at 307 West Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit: Absent: Staff: Larry Atchley Jeff Kirkhuff Barbara Johnson Ruth Nichol Molly King Mark Born Roy Robertson Gina Dutcher Doug Evans Doug Arendt John Fox Lisa Haines Robert Brunson Craig Neill Shane Wilbanks Linda Dobbs Willis Joe Moore The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. A motion was make by Jeff Kirkhuff and seconded by Robert Brunson to approve the minutes of the November 21, 1997 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Sunshine Harbor Park Doug Evans gave an overview of the history of the Concept Plan for Sunshine Harbor, A Public Hearing was held on Dec. 17th. Comments received at the meeting were added to the concept plan and are reflected in the plan presented to the Park Board. A question was raised by Lisa Haines about the water fountain and Jeff Kirkhuff discussed the lighting. Barbara Johnson stated that the park was a great addition to the neighborhood. William Goltz of 821 Twilight was opposed to the proposal because he feels it is too small for the area. He doesn't think the $50 - 60K is efficient use of the monies. Lisa Haines had a question on safety and asked to elaborate on the answer. Monte Moore, 850 Lovers Lane, stated that the subdivision is surrounded by commercial and he fully supports the Parks for his and other children. He also stated that children are playing in the streets. Mario Gauna, 1095 East Street also made comments supporting the park. Lisa Haines reminded everyone that the park hours are 1 hour before dawn and 1 hour after dusk. Shane Wilbanks stated that he felt it would be an added enhancement and John Fox stated that he felt it compares to Dove Crossing Park.. A question was raised about the sprinklers by Barbara Johnson and Craig Neill had a question about ditches while Molly King questioned the sidewalks. A statement was made that the park would not be used. Mario of 1095 Easy St. stated that he passed out flyers and that support for the park was there. He also stated that we need a park today regardless of what the future will hold. Wilbur stated that he does not oppose the park, he wants to purchase Trinity land. A motion was made by John Fox and seconded by Barbara Johnson to approve the concept plan and to forward to City Council for consideration. Motion passed unamiously. NEW BUSINESS: Adopt -A -Road - Silvercrest Lane The Board had concerns about whether Bobanne Richardson, who adopted Silvercrest Lane, could pick it up by herself. Barbara Johnson spoke on behalf of Ms. Richardson that she was very capable of doing this by herself. A motion was made by Craig Neill and seconded by Barbara Johnson to approve the Adopt -A - Road. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Main Street Days Doug Evans asked if the Board wanted to sponsor a booth at the Main Street Days event He suggested that the appearance of the booth be creative in the presentation. A motion was made by Ruth Nichol and seconded by Robert Brunson to approve the booth. The motion passed unanimously. Lisa Haines recommended pins and cups with the logo and trails on them stating, "Did you know -board". Oak Grove Soccer Complex Doug Arendt explained the layout of the fields and the maintenance schedule. He stated that the Soccer Association paid $20,000 the last two years. The city replaced the sod in the wear areas at $10,600 for two years. The 1997 spring season established 1,850 players, up from 1,600 in 1996. Doug Evans further explained how the City works with the Soccer Association to maintain the fields and handed out the Athletic Policies. REPORTS Doug Evans reviewed the SH26 Trail Project, the Lake Grapevine Trail and stated that the project came in $60K under budget and that construction is to begin within the month. The school will accept the land offer for the Pool / Trail Project and will fast track the work to be completed by Summer 1998. Casey's Clubhouse announced an auction to be held on March 1, 1997 form 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. A question was raised as to whether or not certificates are being sent out for brick purchases. The Community Activities Center has 5,660 members to date. The purchasing of treadmills is still being considered. A motion was made by Lisa Haines and seconded by Craig Neill to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. RECORDING SECRETARY - Joe Moore, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation OF PARKS AND RECREATION 4 2va4- CHAIRMAN OF THE PARK BOARD