HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-20GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997 - 7 PM
CITY HALL - PLANNING & ZONING CHAMBERS, ROOM 263
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the February 20, 1997 Minutes
IV. Citizens Requests
V. New Business
A. Review initial concept of concession/restroom building for the
South Grapevine pool
B. Review and discuss elements of Main Street Days promotional
booth
VI. Reports
A. Trail Projects
B. Casey's Clubhouse
C. Community Activities Center
D. Landscaping Project
VII. Miscellaneous Board Items
VIII. Adjourn
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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
P RED AND P D ON THIS THE 14TH DAY OF MARCH 1997 AT 5:00 P.M.
DIREC10JR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Presentation by Jim Post of Schrickel & Rollins on South
Grapevine Swimming Pool plans
The latest plans for the swimming pools and buildings will be
presented to the Board by Jim Post of Schrickel & Rollins.
VI. A. Consideration of a Request from the McCracken Family for the
Adopt -A -Road Program for Kimball Road
The application from the McCracken family is attached for review.
The Board might want to discuss the length of the road that is
being requested for adoption.
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, March 20, 1997 at 7:12 p.m. at
City Hall, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit:
Robert Brunson
Craig Neill
Larry Atchley
Lisa Haines
Absent:
Roy Robertson
Mark Born
Gina Dutcher
Molly King
Staff:
Joe Moore
Visitor:
Cathy Brunson
Ruth Nichol
Linda Dobbs Willis
Barbara Johnson
John Fox
Jeff Kirkhuff
Shane Wilbanks
Kelly Allensworth
The meeting was called to order at 7:.12 p.m. An invocation as given by Larry Atchley. A motion
was made by Lisa Haines to amend the February minutes to state that Mark Born suggested bringing
back the non-resident fee for youth associations, particularly soccer. A motion was made by Lisa
Haines and seconded by Linda Dobbs Willis to approve the minutes of the February 20, 1997
meeting as amended.. The motion passed unanimously.
Citizen Requests
Shane Wilbanks, Gina Dutcher, Doug Evans and Molly King have an excused absence for this
meeting.
New Business
A. Review initial concept of concessions/restroom building for the South Grapevine Pool
Joe Moore presented a rendering of the concept plan for the South Grapevine pool. Comments: Has
pool staff reviewed plans? Has a panic button been considered? An ice machine needs to be
installed. There needs to be a bench for the dressing areas and hooks.
A motion was made by Robert Brunson and seconded by Craig Neill to accept the initial concept
plan of the concession/restroom building for the South Grapevine pool.
B. Review and discuss elements of Main Street Days promotional booth
It was suggested that the booth have something to get people in, i.e. cuzzies. Also, a better map of
the Parks/Master Plan map is needed, such as a black and white map with colored parks. This could
show facility amenities on the back of the map. Trail maps and the new trail system need to be
distributed. Adopt -A -Road sign information with a map showing roads already taken could be
handed out. Joe Moore suggested that Casey's Clubhouse be printed on cuzzies. The suggestion
box should be on the table for citizen input. It was suggested to have a City Council representative
at the booth. Also offer information on the natatorium, such as hours of operation. The booth could
be decorated with banners, fringe and balloons.
REPORTS
A. Trail Projects
Soccer construction began on Monday for Lake Grapevine Trail.
The City purchased several acres between Parr Park and Pool Road.
An Eagle Scout has developed a hiking trail at the golf course.
Schrickel, Rollins, & Assoc. will address a trail to connect Hazy Meadows and the South Grapevine
Pool.
B. Casey's Clubhouse
Approximately $140,000 has been raised so far. On March 16th, Lincoln Vineyard Apartments had
a silent auction which raised $1,200. Delaney Vineyards raised $14,000 on March 1st. April 5..
1997 will be the next date for a fundraiser. It is a $100 plate Gala Affair with a silent auction at the
Garriott Solana put on by Metroport Rotary. The Outback Fire Dept. and Police Dept. are
coordinating a fundraiser. Time is limited to purchase a brick.
C. Community Activities Center
Lisa Haines stated that the T.A.A.F. Boys State Basketball Tournament was run very professionally.
Staff worked long hours and Kelly "nipped crowd control in the bud" by bringing in security ahead
of time. It was a "class act". Barbara stated that staff did a wonderful job. Patrons were nice and
she thoroughly enjoyed herself.
D. Landscaping Project
Pool Road will have 140 trees installed. Highway 26 is under review by TXDOT.
Lisa stated that the City is spraying to kill vegetation. She wanted it to go on record that a weedeater
should be used. Joe Moore stressed that we cannot afford to weedeat everywhere. "I oppose that
action" of the spraying program. Lisa sees dead brown vegetation from possibly over spraying. Joe
Moore explained the program.
Barbara suggested a citizen program to mow grass.
MISCELLANEOUS BOARD ITEMS
It was suggested that post & cable be put on Corp property to keep people off at Snakey Lane. Bags
of dead animals are being dumped in the lake off Silvercrest.
A motion was made by Craig Neill and seconded by Lisa Haines to adjourn. The motion passed
unanimously and meeting adjourned at 9:03 P.M.
RECORDING SECRETARY - Kelly Allensworth, Recreation Superintendent
OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAIRMAN F THE PARK BOARD