1992-03-09CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 9, 1992
Minutes
Board Members present: Chairperson, Janet Murphy; Members: Ann
Barnes, Lynn Haggerty, Rod Johnson, and Mike Jurecka.
Members absent: Terry Mitchell, Randy Robertson, and Mike
Thompson.
City staff present: Asst. to the City Manager, Chris Terry.
Agenda items Discussed:
3. Administrative Comments.
a)
Janet Murphy reported that the Southlake Citizens for
Better Roads Task Force had requested that a Parks Board
member serve on the Steering Committee of this community
awareness group. Rod Johnson agreed to attend the March
10, 1992 meeting and possibly serve on the Steering
Committee.
b)
Janet Murphy said she plans to meet with City Manager
Curtis Hawk on March 11, to discuss Parks Board
activities and future goals and objectives.
c)
Chris Terry discussed the City's request that the Board
consider recommending that a bill from the Southlake
Baseball Association, amounting to approximately
$3,200.00, be paid out of the Parks Dedication Fund. The
Board did not wish to do this.
d)
Janet Murphy reported that 23 trees of three varieties
had recently been planted throughout Bicentennial Park.
These trees were part of Oak Hills subdivision Park
Dedication fee requirements.
e)
Ann Barnes reported that she had been informed of a
recent instance when the Baseball Association had
blocked -off the weekend use of the fields at Bicentennial
Park but did not actually use them during this time which
prevented other citizens from scheduling practices at the
park. Janet Murphy said she would investigate the
situation with the Association.
f)
Janet Murphy reported that an additional outfield
advertising sign from KDFW-TV Sports needs to be created
and hung at the Park as soon as possible along with the
three other delinquent signs identified at previous
meetings. Identitec in Southlake is presently
constructing these signs for display.
4. Consider Timarron Park Dedication Fee Requirements.
The Board moved to recommend that Mobil Land Development be
granted 50% credit amounting to $40,500.00 for Phase I only
(162 lots) of their Timarron development. The remainder of
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the fee to be paid
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
in cash for Phase I.
Barnes.
Jurecka.
Barnes, Haggerty, Jurecka, and Murphy.
Johnson.
4-1.
Further discussion on this matter focused on the inadequate
revenue derived from the current Park Dedication Fee
Ordinance. Mike Jurecka suggested research into possible
restructuring of the Ordinance be considered.
5. Consider Adventure Camp Proposal Phase I and Phase II.
Tina Harvey's proposal for Phase I and Phase II of summer and
fall recreational programs for the City was considered
following Harvey's appearance before the Board at the February
10, 1992 meeting to formally present her ideas. The Board
moved to recommend approval of Phase I and II of the Harvey
proposal calling for a 1992 "Adventure Camp" to be held June
15-19 at the Bicentennial Park facilities and for a
Babysitting class and Rids-N-Motion course to be held in late
summer or fall 1992.
Motion: Barnes.
Second: Haggerty.
Ayes: Barnes, Haggerty, Johnson, Jurecka, and Murphy.
Nays: none.
Approved: 5-0.
6. Discussion - Parks Master Plan.
Johnson suggested that the Board pursue recommendations to
Council for eliminating the 50% credit option on Park
Dedication Fee requirements to developers. Johnson reiterated
his feeling that this "trickling in" revenue source will
impede implementation of the Master Plan.
Jurecka suggested working more closely with the C.I.S.D. to
advance the acquisition of community park and recreation
facilities. Barnes suggested making a presentation to the
School Board explaining the Parks Board's desire to pursue
joint -use projects. Janet Murphy recommended devoting time at
the next Parks Board workshop to developing a presentation for
such a Parks Board\School Board meeting.
7. Bicentennial Park Report.
Mike Jurecka suggested that the Board investigate establishing
a community festival for the City to be held in early spring
of next year. Ideas for a possible festival theme centered
around a "Pioneer" or "Heritage" focus recognizing the City's
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historical sites and features such as the Chisholm Trail and
the Lonesome Dove Baptist Church which was the inspiration for
the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Larry McMurtry. Chris
Terry will research organizational aspects of developing such
a festival by contacting area cities which hold similar
events. This topic will be discussed further as an agenda
item at the next Parks Board meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
A special workshop meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
The next regular meeting is et for Monday, April 13, 1992 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Janet Murphy,
Chairperson
ATTEST:
Chris Terry, f
Assistant to the City Manager