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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-16GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2006 — 6:00 PM BESSIE MITCHELL MEETING FACILITY 411 BALL STREET I. Call to Order ll. Invocation III. Approval of the minutes of the January 19, 2006 meeting IV. Citizen Requests V. Public Hearing A. Concept Plan of Katie's Woods Boat Ramp VI. New Business A. Discuss participation in a Texas Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program grant for the Links Trail Project B. Consider an Ordinance for the Closure of Athletic Fields C. Consider a system for marking trails for mileage D. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Sark Family for Dove Road, from Panhandle Drive to Kimball Road E. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Trail agreement with the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers for the C. Shane Wilbanks Trail, from Dove Loop to Dove Road VII. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) �— C� �i a S -ti. <, a�, �n.i_ent�<.v..,�. �n ��s. / U t c �—J i VIII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) • Trail Projects —Big Bear Creek Trail & Oak Grove Trail --,/ • Progress report on the renovations at the Vineyard's Campground • Keep Grapevine Beautiful mat q -r4- �L,- IX. Adjourn{ �� Jamal s @• cru Q� �s m 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 (817) 410-3122 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, ACTSOF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 10'h DAY OF FEBRUARY 2006 AT 5:00 DIRE T R OF PARKS & RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bessie Mitchell Meeting Facility, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit: Larry Francis John Dalri Leon Leal Ray Harris Absent: Roy Robertson Staff: Doug Evans, Joe Moore Lawrence Baker Debra Tridico Susan Pittman Margie Mitchell Guests: Katie's Woods Design Consultants — Mark Spencer, Sean Faulkner, Tim Hodes and Tim McAllister and Dale King from the Corps of Engineers The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. Invocation A moment of silence was observed. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Lawrence Baker to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2006 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Citizen Requests • There were no citizen requests. Public Hearing Chair Larry Francis opened the Public Hearing on the Katie's Woods Boat Ramp and introduced Mr. Mark Spencer from MHS Planning and Design to go over the concept plan of the boat ramp. Mr. Spencer explained the proposed amenities in the plan include a high water boat ramp, extension of the existing ramp, new restroom facility, new handicapped accessible dock and walkway, lighting and landscaping. Boardmembers asked several questions regarding the plan. Motion was made by Leon Leal and seconded by Susan Pittman to approve the concept plan of Katie's Woods Boat Ramp and amenities. Motion passed unanimously. New Business A. Links Trail - Doug Evans informed the Board of the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Project grant for the Links Trail that will link the trail at the Gaylord Texan on SH 26 with the Mills Run Trail north of Grapevine Mills Mall. Mr. Evans said the estimated cost of the project was approximately $2 million and the City's match would be approximately $400,000. Mr. Evans said the preliminary grant application was due on February 17th. Mr. Evans explained that the project would be scored and ranked by the Council of Governments and forwarded to TxDot for review and possible approval. Motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Margie Mitchell to submit the application to the Council of Governments and TxDot for consideration. Motion passed unanimously. B. Athletic Field Ordinance — Mr. Evans asked the Board to consider an ordinance for the closure of athletic fields for maintenance. Mr. Evans said that the department has been experiencing problems at times with people ignoring the field closure signs and playing on the athletic fields and causing damage. The Police Department has informed staff that for them to enforce and write citations that the City must have an ordinance. Motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by Margie Mitchell to approve the ordinance. Motion passed unanimously. Leon Leal and Debra Tridico left the meeting at 6:45 PM. C. Trail Mileage System — Boardmember Ray Harris explained to the Board the proposed trail marking system. The system would have four different shapes such as circle, square, triangle, etc and be made of a very thin metal that would be powdercoated and glued to the trail. As an example, if a trail user first entered a trail at a red square symbol, the next time he/she came across a red square would be a mile. The symbols would be placed 1/4th of a mile apart. The system would also be explained in the kiosks along the trail system. Motion was made by Margie Mitchell and seconded by Susan Pittman to approve the trail mileage system as presented by Ray Harris. Motion passed unanimously. D. Adopt -A -Road — The Board reviewed an application for renewal of an Adopt -A - Road agreement with the Sark Family for Dove Road, from Panhandle to Kimball Road. Motion was made by Ray Harris and seconded by John Dalri to approve the Adopt -A - Road agreement with the Sark family. Motion passed unanimously. E. Adopt -A -Trail — The Board reviewed an application for renewal of an Adopt -A - Trail agreement with the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers for the C. Shane Wilbanks Trail, from Dove Loop to Dove Road. Boardmember Ray Harris mentioned the amount of times the group picks up litter since he is a member of the group. Motion was made by Susan Pittman and seconded by Margie Mitchell to approve the Adopt -A -Trail agreement with the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers. Motion passed 5-0. Ray Harris abstained. Miscellaneous Board Reports • GCISD Boardmember Vicki Thomas informed the Board of the bond improvements to the schools in Grapevine. She indicated improvements will be made to Grapevine High School and Cross Timbers Middle School. Mr. Evans said that recreation staff has met with school officials to discuss impacts to programs offered at the schools through the recreation division. Miscellaneous Staff Reports • Doug Evans updated the Board on the progress of the Oak Grove Trail and Big Bear Creek Trail projects. Construction is complete on the Big Bear Creek Trail and the Oak Grove Trail is approximately 95% complete. • Doug Evans gave the Board a brief update on the renovations to the Vineyards Campground. Mr. Evans said that the restroom facility was enclosed and that the progress on the installation of the electrical, water and sewer was going well. • Boardmember Susan Pittman informed the Board of the March 4`h cleanup and of a grant submitted to work with several elementary schools on environmental issues. A motion was made by Susan Pittman and seconded by John Dalri to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Time: 7:20 p.m. RECORDING SECRETARY— Doug Evans, Director DI EC OR OF PARKS AND RECREATION CH4 R OF THE BOARD V. New Business A. Presentation by Darrell Barabash. President of the 114th Remote Control Aero Squadron Mr. Barabash will give a presentation to the Board on the cooperation received from the Grapevine Parks & recreation Department on the redevelopment of the remote control airfield at Meadowmere Park. B. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Career Surge for Dove Road. from Panhandle Drive to Park Blvd The application and report form is attached for review. Staff recommends approval. C. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Park agreement with the Bear Creek Disc Golf Association for the Disc Golf Course at Bear Creek Park The application and report form is attached for review. Staff recommends approval.