1996-05-20SOUTHLAKE PARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING
667 North Carroll Avenue
Southlake, Texas 76092
May 20, 1996
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Yelton, President; W. Ralph Evans, Vice -President. Members:
Gary Fickes, Janet iklurphy, Sally Hall.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Curtis E.Hawk, City Manager; Kim McAdams Lenoir, Director of Parks and
Recreation Department; Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary.
Agenda Item #I. Call to Order
Chairman David Yelton called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. A quorum was present.
Agenda Item #2, Approval of the Minutes
The Minutes of the April 15, 1996 meeting were approved as presented.
Agenda Item U. Consider: Funding for Wide Outside Lane of Bicycle Routes
Kim Lenoir, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented this item from the Park Board for the
SPDC consideration. Ms. Lenoir explained why the Park Board is requesting that SPDC consider
paying for the extra two feet of pavement needed on Kirkwood Blvd. to develop the on -road bike
route outlined on the Southlake City Trail System Master Plan (memo attached). Kirkwood
Boulevard was one of the first roads constructed after the .Hike and Bike Trail Master Plan was
approved. The construction plans were designed before the Hike and Bike Master Plan was
implemented and did not include the two feet extra width on the road. The cost to construct the extra
pavement is about $20,800 for the first phase, which is about % mile north from Dove Road. Lenoir
explained that to go both north and south, about 12,000 linear feet, would cost about $96,000 over
a 2-3 year project. She handed out a memo (attached) from Tom Elgin, Planner, who addressed
traffic use issues. Mr. Elgin's memo indicates that since the ultimate traffic volume is projected to
be less than half the design capacity, Kirkwood Boulevard should be "under utilized" and, therefore,
be able to accommodate bicycle traffic without widening the outside lanes.
Janet Murphy, Park Board representative, commented that at the Council meeting, the developer said
they were putting in a off -road six-foot wide concrete trail that runs along the side of Kirkwood
Boulevard. Ms. Murphy said she believes that a six-foot wide track is the appropriate size to handle
pedestrian traffic. She said she did not think that width would be adequate for both pedestrian and
aw bicycles. Ms. Lenoir talked about the difference between off -road and on -road pedestrian traffic.
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Mr. Hawk, City Manager, stressed that SPDC consider the commitments that have already been
made -- West Beach, other trails, gymnasium, Bicentennial Park. He pointed out that as Mr. Elgin
had stated in his memo, Kirkwood will not be heavily traveled. Mr. Hawk said one important factor
to consider is that the City is not sure that the State will fund the additional land purchase in West
Beach. He feel there are a lot of large dollar items we are already committed to and if the SPDC
commits to this project, we may be over -committed. Mr. Hawk mentioned the tennis facility is a
high priority for a lot of people, as is soccer fields and baseball practice fields. He stressed the need
to list the projects and prioritize them. These projects need to be planned and worked through
budget.
Gary Fickes, Mayor, suggested it might be cheaper to do the off -road trail than to enlarge the on -
road track.
David Yelton reminded the committee of the strong commitments we have to Durham Elementary
School. Curtis Hawk made comments about the funding of Durham by the end of August budget.
Gary Fickes made a motion to table for approximately 60 days so that more information can be
obtained. Sally Hall seconded the motion. If staff can determine that the City canfund this, bring
back in 30 days. The committee voted 5-0 to table.
Agenda Item #4, Discussion: Master Plan Designs of Bicentennial Park and Bob Jones Park
Kim Lenoir explained the 1998 Master Plan for Bicentennial Park and the Master Plan for Bob
Jones Park. She said the plans will be presented at the Park Board meeting in June. Then they will
be brought before the SPDC in July with the phasing plan and costs.
Agenda Item #5, Adjournment
A motion was made by W. Ralph Evans to adjourn at 6:50
Murphy and the committee voted 5-0 to adjourn.
ATTEST:
Sandra L. LeGrand
City Secretary
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City of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
May 20, 1996
TO: Southlake Park Development Corporation Board
FROM: Kim McAdams, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: On Road Bike Routes with Wide Outside Lanes
The Parks and Recreation Board has requested that SPDC consider paying for the extra
two foot of pavement needed on Kirkwood to develop the on -road bike route outlined on
the Southlake City Trail System Master Plan.
Cost received from the City Engineer are as follows:
12,000 if for north & south bound lanes
2 to 3 year project
$96,000 total
Phase I - '/2 mile north from Dove
starts late summer
$3.50/ sq ft plus re -engineering, use budget figure of $4/ sq. ft.
$20,800 total of phase I
If you have any questions please call me at 481-5581 ext 757.
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To: Kim McAdams
Fax A 421-2175 FA(SI IMLE
Re: Kirkwood Boulevard
Date May 17, 1996
Pages: 1, including this cover sheet.
I have some information for you on IGrkwood Boulevard as we previously discussed. Sorry
that I took so long in responding. I spoke with Larry Hoffman of Lee Engineering, our
consultant on the thoroughfare plan update. Following is a summary of our discussion.
The ultimate traffic projections for IGrkwood indicate approximately 5000 to 7000 vehicles per
day. At the acceptable level of congestion (level of service 'D) that was used in the traffic
projection model, and as was used in the past models. a four -lane divided thoroughfare will
carry 18.850 to 23.200 vehicles per day. Since the ultimate traffic volume is projected to be
less than half the design capacity, Kirkwood Boulevard should be -under utilized," and,
therefore, Kirkwood should be able to accommodate bicycle traffic without widening the
outside lanes.
The concern for bicycle use is car traffic during the peak traffic hours. Kirkwood will be heavily
traveled for a couple of hours in the morning and evening Monday through Friday. The off-
peak times, however, should not have much vehicular traffic and are probably the times that
cyclists will use the road.
From the desk of —
Tom Elgin
Planner
City of Southlake
667 N. Carml Road
SoutMake, TX TOM
(817) 4814581. ext. 753
Fax. (817) 4W9370
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