1993-03-08a
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 8, 1993
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Chairwoman, Janet Murphy (8:00 p.m.);
Members: Ann Barnes, Frank Dorer, Vicki Johnson, Rod Johnson, Mike
Jureka, Carol Lee Hamilton, and Donn Renwick (8:35 p.m.).
Board Member Absent: Mike Thompson
City Staff Present: Greg Last, Director of Community Development
and Kim Bush, Secretary to the City Manager.
The meeting was called to order by Rod Johnson at 7:15 p.m.
Agenda Item #2, Approval of Minutes
Motion was made to approve the Minutes of February 8, 1993 as
presented.
Motion: Dorer
Second: Jureka
Ayes: Dorer, Jureka, Barnes, V. Johnson, R. Johnson
Approved: 5-0
Aaenda Item #3, Administrative Comments
Carol Lee Hamilton presented her resignation to the Board as
required by City Charter for candidates running for City
Council.
- The new Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Tina Harvey, was
introduced to the Board.
Janet Murphy suggested looking into participating next year in
a community -wide March for Parks/Adopt a Park through National
Parks and Conservation.
- Janet Murphy announced a planning workshop, March 27, for
Texas Trails.
- Steve Scott with the SBA announced the baseball association
grand opening March 27, starting at 8:00 a.m. He invited
Board members to come out and participate in throwing out the
ball for each game.
Vicki Johnson suggested that she gather information on
starting a Southlake Youth Sports Association. She
recommended that the Board consider recommending either one
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February 8, 1993
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board to run both baseball and softball or one board to run
all sports (baseball, softball, soccer, etc.).
Greg Last was asked to follow up with Steve Yetes, Mobil Land
Development, on providing temporary practice field sites.
Agenda Item #4, Meyer's Meadow Developer's Agreement
There was no representative from Meyer's Meadow to present the
Developer's Agreement. No action was taken.
Agenda Item #5, Discussion: Bicentennial Park - Maintenance Issues.
Vicki Johnson requested that City staff prepare a written summary
of the status on maintenance issues.
- Concrete Flume. Greg Last commented that work was started on
the flume and completion is expected by the end of March.
Community Building Stuccoing. Bid opening will be at City
Hall on Wednesday, March 10, 1993. R. Johnson suggested that
raised signage be included in the stuccoing process which will
identify the building as: City of Southlake - Community
Building (with LOGO).
Additional Practice Fields. Status unknown. An agreement was
signed by City Manager, Curtis E. Hawk, and SBA President, Ron
Stacy.
- Ballfield Improvements. Dirt work has started. $425 has been
approved for each field.
- Tree Replacement. Planted all live oaks this date.
- Water to Concession Stand. Chris Terry is getting quotes to
have ice machine either fixed or replaced.
- Field #1 Lights. On order should be installed by the
electricians by 3/22/1993.
- Scoreboard Repairs. Status unknown. When time to renew
agreement, include maintenance.
- Entry Sian. Carol Lee Hamilton will follow up with students
from Carroll High School participating in the design.
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February 8, 1993
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New Maintenance Issues:
Electric line cut during construction of Flume.
- Lights are being left on late at night.
Lights needed for parking lot by end of March. Lights are -
also needed at the park entrance. Address any conflict with
the neighborhood.
Agenda Item #6, Section VII, Subdivision Ordinance - Revisions.
Ann Barnes summarized the Board's feelings on needing a separate
ordinance to address the park land dedication fees. Ms. Barnes
stated that the provisions, as outlined in the Subdivision
Ordinance, are not achieving the goals originally planned by the
Park Board. Janet Murphy will send a letter to the Council
requesting a work session to discuss the Board's concerns.
Agenda Item V , Sales Tax Referendum Update
Vicki Johnson reported that the election for a sales tax increase
for Southlake has been rescheduled for August, 1993. No further
updates to discuss.
Agenda Item #8, Parks Division Personnel Recruitment
Tina Harvey to begin March 15 as Parks and Recreation
Coordinator.
- Gary Taylor to begin as soon as physical and background checks
are complete.
Agenda Item #9, Park Master Plan
Rod Johnson reported on the evaluation of CORPS property
surrounding land located at N. White Chapel south of Bob Jones Rd.,
north of Dove Rd., at the equestrian trail head. R. Johnson stated
that the CORP feels there is adequate provisions at this location.
Greg Last, CDD, will set up a time when he, Board members, and Mike
O'Brien can meet to look at the possibility of different sites.
OR
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February 8, 1993
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Agenda Item #10, In -Line Skate Hockey League
Janet Murphy reported that she had received a request for the use
of parking lot areas that would permit an in -line skate hockey
league to practice on. The Board discussed several possibilities
and also suggested that the request be passed on to the Joint
Utilization Committee.
Agenda Item #11, Joint Utilization Committee
Janet Murphy commented that she has received an inquiry about
providing a City pool facility. Comments were made that maybe this
could be a joint utilization with CISD.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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