HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-20GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 — 6:30 PM
BESSIE MITCHELL MEETING FACILITY
411 BALL STREET
Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the minutes of the November 18, 2004 meeting
IV. Citizen Comments
V. New Business
A. Consider modifications to the fees and policies relating to professional
photography at the Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park
B. Review concept plans for the restroom facilities at the Silver Lake
Campground
C. Review concept plans of the fountain for the Botanical Gardens
D. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Grapevine
Heritage Lions Club for W. D. Tate Avenue, from SH 114 to Dallas Road
E. Discuss and consider a permit and deposit for accessing parks to do home
improvements
VI. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
VII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
• Trail Projects — Big Bear Creek Trail, Oak Grove Trail & Meadowmere Trail
• Meadowmere Soccer Field Lights
• Lake Parks Signage
• Recreation Events — Daddy/Daughter Dance
• Keep Grapevine Beautiful
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 PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 14th DAY OF
JANUARY 2005 AT 5:00 P.M.
DIRUCITOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, January 20, 2005 at
6:30 p.m. at the Bessie Mitchell Meeting Facility, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas with
the following members present, to wit:
Larry Francis
John Dalri
Ray Harris
Roy Robertson
Shane Wilbanks
Absent
Leon Leal
Staff:
Doug Evans
Kevin Mitchell
Debra Tridico (left @ 6:57)
Margie Mitchell
Susan Pittman
Barbara Johnson
Vicki Thomas (arrive 6:45)
Joe Moore
Chris Smith
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by Chairperson Larry Francis.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Ray Harris and seconded by Margie Mitchell to approve the
minutes of the November 18, 2004 meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Citizen Comments
Debbie Robinson represented Grapevine Girls Youth Softball Association. They have
outgrown the one lighted field for games. The Association made a proposal to convert a
baseball field to a girls softball team. Tournaments are the only way to raise funds. A
recent tournament netted $3,000 plus.
New Business
Photography Fees at Grapevine Botanical Garden - Fee and policy considerations:
Barbara Johnson mentioned needing signs. Kevin Mitchell said that 5 signs had
recently been added. Ray Harris questioned the need to make this an ordinance. A
motion was made by Barbara Johnson and seconded by John Dalri to modify the fee for
professional photography at the Botanical Gardens from $25 per hour to $50 per hour
for Grapevine businesses and residents and $75 per hour for non -Grapevine
businesses. The motion also limits the number of professional photographers at the
Gardens to two and one time and the length of session may not exceed two hours. The
motion passed unanimously.
Silver Lake - Joe Moore gave a report on the "footprint' of 2 new restrooms at Silver
Lake Campground.
Botanical Garden Fountain — A presentation of the proposed fountain was given by
Kevin Mitchell. Shane Wilbanks explained that it is designed to see and feel the water.
Adopt -A -Road - A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Barbara Johnson
to approve the Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Grapevine Heritage Lions Club for
W.D. Tate Avenue, from SH 114 to Dallas Road. Motion passed unanimously.
Park Access Permits — With regard to home improvement requests to access park
property to build pools, fences, etc., a proposal was made to require a $25 permit fee
with a $200 deposit, refunded if left as found. A motion was made by Susan Pittman
and seconded by Barbara Johnson to impose a $25 permit fee with a $500 deposit,
refunded if the park property was left in the condition it was prior to the access. Motion
passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous Board Reports
• Vicki Thomas reported that Leon Leal is a Co -Chair of GCISD Bond Committee.
• John Dalri asked if there is a Student Representative. Vicki Thomas will follow up on
this item.
• Susan Pittman reported that Keep Grapevine Beautiful became a conduit for
cleanup beautification projects. Keep Grapevine Beautiful's Community Cleanup is
March 5th. Household Hazard Waste is the same day.
• Margie Mitchell reported that officer Brad Mitchell has been assigned to patrol the
Big Bear Creek Park area.
Miscellaneous Staff Reports
• Joe Moore and Doug Evans reported on trail projects, with reference to:
➢ Big Bear Creek Trail
➢ Oak Grove Trail
➢ Meadowmere Road Trail
• Kevin Mitchell reported on Meadowmere Lights Project funded by a donation from
G rapevine/South lake Soccer Association.
• Doug Evans reported on new street signage projects in the City.
• Chris Smith reported on the Daddy/Daughter Dance. There will be fun for all ages.
New this year are 2 age groups: under 7 and 8 & up. Chris also asked for
volunteers.
A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Margie Mitchell to adjourn. The
motion passed unanimously. Time: 7:36 p.m.
RECORDING SECRETARY—Joe Moore, Asst. Director
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DIRE ,,", -6R OF PARKS AND RECREATION CHAT OF THE BOARD
V. New Business
A. Consider modifications to the policies at Silver Lake Campground and fee
modifications for the boat ramps and sanitary sewer dump stations
Please see the attached memo regarding the items above.
B. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Texas Teddy Bear
Factory for Dove Road. from Dove Loop to Silvercrest Lane
Please see the attached agreement. Staff recommends approval.
C. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Karen & John
McGergow for Kimball Road. from Silvercrest Lane to Roaring Springs
Please see the attached agreement and report form. Staff recommends
approval.
D. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Park agreement with the Cohen Family for
the drainage stream in Parr Park. from Parr Lane to Big Bear Creek
Please see the attached agreement and report form. Staff recommends
approval.