2002-05-13
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1 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
2 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
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4 May 13, 2002
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6 MINUTES
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8 Board Members Present: Chris Miltenberger, Chairman; Cara White, Vice-Chair; Mary
9 Georgia, Secretary; Frank Cornish, Tim O'Connor, Bobby Rawls, and Lisa Stokdyk
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11 Board Members Absent: None
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13 Staff Members Present: Kevin Hugman, Director of Community Services; Steve Polasek,
14 Deputy Director of Community Services; Chris Carpenter, Senior Park Planner; and
15 Administrative Secretary Linda Carpenter.
16
17 REGULAR SESSION:
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19 Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order
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21 The meeting was called to order by Chair Chris Miltenberger at 7:03 p.m.
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23 REPORTS:
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25 Agenda Item No. 2. Administrative Comments
26
27 Director of Community Services Kevin Hugman had no formal Administrative
28 Comments to present at this meeting. Mr. Hugman did respond to several issues
29 presented to staff by the Park Board members.
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31 Sprinklers at Bicentennial Park - Chairman Miltenberger asked why the
32 sprinklers came on several of the fields last weekend creating very wet conditions
33 for game play. Mr. Hugman explained an error occurred in setting the sprinklers
34 to water fields which staff thought would not be in play for the weekend. He said
35 there is a water rotation schedule to ensure that all the fields are watered and that
36 staff will resolve this issue.
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38 Wildflowers mowed on the hill at Bicentennial Park - Ms. Stokdyk noted that the
39 wildflowers were mowed down and asked if staff could be more cognizant of the
40 flowers and allow them to bloom during the season. She added that there was a
41 Wildflower Site sign placed at the base of the hill in the past and said that might
42 alleviate the issues of the flowers being in violation of the City's high grass and
43 weed code. Mr. Hugman explained that the area was mowed to comply with the
44 City's Code Enforcement request, as there were high weeds and not many
45 wildflowers. The City endeavors to mow wildflower areas consistent with
46 TxDOT's policy; beginning mid-May. If there are areas where clumps of
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1 wildflowers are growing, staff will mow around them giving them the opportunity
2 to go to seed.
3
4 Stored Log Cabin (pre-dates 1860) - Jack Wiseman has been approached by
5 representatives from two cities recently about acquiring the log cabin that he has
6 stored on his property for the City. Ms. Stokdyk requested that Mr. Wiseman
7 gather information and update the City at a Park Board meeting about the status of
8 the log cabin. Mr. Hugman said some log cabin pieces that were formerly stored
9 by Zena Rucker are being stored at the water tower. Mr. Hugman asked Ms.
10 Stokdyk to have the citizens involved with the log cabin call him to put an item on
11 a future agenda.
12
13 CONSENT AGENDA:
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15 Agenda Item No. 3-A. Approval of the Southlake Parks and Recreation Board meeting
16 minutes of April 8, 2002.
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18 Agenda Item No. 3-B. Appointment of a member to the Nature Center Development
19 Committee to fill vacancy
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21 A motion was made to accept approval of the minutes as well as the appointment of
22 Dan Linn to the Nature Center Committee.
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24 Motion: Stokdyk
25 Second: Cornish
26 Ayes: Cornish, Georgia, Miltenberger, O'Connor, Rawls, Stokdyk and White
27 Nays: None
28 Vote: 7-0
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30 Motion carried.
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32 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSENT ITEMS
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34 Agenda Item No. 3-A. Approval of the Southlake Parks and Recreation Board meeting
35 minutes of April 8, 2002. The minutes were approved as presented in the Park Board
36 packet.
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38 Agenda Item No. 3-B. Appointment of a member to the Nature Center Development
39 Committee to fill vacancy. Mr. Dan Linn was appointed to serve as a general public
40 appointee on the Nature Center Committee to fill the remaining term vacated by Vickie
41 Johnson.
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43 REGULAR AGENDA:
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45 Agenda Item No. 4. Public Forum
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1 Chairman Miltenberger opened the Public Forum.
2 Ms. Georgia arrived at this time.
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4 Julie Bustamonte, 1501 Plantation Drive, Southlake, presented an informal, independent
5 survey that she took of affected residents about adding a sidewalk on North Peytonville
6 Road, from Southridge Lakes Boulevard to West Dove Road (1.1 miles). She would like
7 to see this project done in conjunction with the planned road improvements on North
8 Peytonville. Copies of the survey and presentation notes are attached to these minutes.
9 Dr. Bustamonte appealed to the Board for their support as she outlined the reasons for
10 this request. She said over 50 citizens responded to her survey with almost 100%
11 supporting installation of a sidewalk. Of the citizens that were not fully in support of the
12 sidewalk, losing trees along the path was their main reason for opposition. Dr.
13 Bustamonte stressed that this particular area along North Peytonville Road is a public
14 safety issue and that there needs to be some kind of safe walkway along this road. Dr.
15 Bustamonte mentioned cost and said that if a large bike path could not be built, perhaps a
16 4-foot sidewalk or a pebble trail - something.
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18 Park Planner Chris Carpenter displayed an overlay of the Trail Master Plan and pointed
19 out various existing and proposed trails that are in the vicinity of the proposed sidewalk.
20 Mr. Carpenter talked about what would be involved to accomplish Dr. Bustamonte's
21 request - right-of-way acquisition, deed dedications, drainage, trees, etc. A preliminary
22 design and tree survey are needed in order to get a cost estimate.
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24 Ms. Georgia commended Dr. Bustamonte's presentation saying it was excellent and very
25 timely because the Park Board and the City Council are going to listen to the citizens of
26 Southlake. She told Dr. Bustamonte that the Park Board could not deliberate on her
27 request, but could provide feedback. She encouraged Dr. Bustamonte to continue
28 pursuing her request with the City Council and gathering input from other citizens.
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30 Dr. Bustamonte thanked the Park Board for their time and attention to her request.
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32 The Public Forum was closed.
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34 Agenda Item 5-A. Application for Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Recreational Fund
35 grant for Bob Jones Park trails.
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37 Director of Community Services Kevin Hugman presented this item stating it was being
38 presented to the Park Board to receive their recommendation to forward to SPDC and
39 City Council to authorize staff to submit an application for recreational trail
40 reimbursement funding to Texas Parks and Wildlife. If the grant is received, TPWD
41 would reimburse the City for 80% of the construction cost, with a net cost to the City of
42 approximately $22,000.
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44 Staff proposes the project scope as Bob Jones Park trail extensions.
45
46 A copy of the grant application is attached to the minutes.
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2 Mr. Hugman answered questions about the selection of Bob Jones Park trails over other
3 projects. He said that project appeals to a more diverse, larger group of people since it is
4 a community park rather than a neighborhood park. He said that staff plans to apply for
5 TPWD grant every year as an opportunity to get money for parks and wildlife.
6
7 Ms. Georgia and Ms. White talked about its impact on the Nature Center and where the
8 trails may be placed.
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10 Once a grant is obtained, the specific location of a trail may be determined within five
11 years.
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13 A motion was made to approve the application for Texas Parks and Wildlife
14 (TPWD) Recreational Fund Grant for Bob Jones Park trails.
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16 Motion: Miltenberger
17 Second: Georgia
18 Ayes: Cornish, Georgia, Miltenberger, O'Connor, Rawls, Stokdyk and White
19 Nays: None
20 Vote: 7-0
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22 Motion carried.
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24 Agenda Item 6. Discussion: No items this agenda.
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26 Agenda Item No. 7, Liaison reports
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28 Board members reviewed the following:
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30 (a) Recreation/Special Events - no report this meeting.
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32 (b) Youth Sports Associations - (Miltenberger/Cornish) - no report this
33 meeting.
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35 (c) Community Groups (Stokdyk/White) - no report this meeting.
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37 (d) SPIN - (White) - no report this meeting.
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39 (e) SPDC - (O'Connor/Rawls) - Did not meet in April. Next meeting May
40 21, 2002.
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42 (f) JUC - (Rawls) - CISD and City staff discussed the use of CISD middle
43 school tennis courts for open to general public at the last JUC meeting. Dr.
44 Citty will present the idea to CISD staff. Mr. Rawls commented that the
45 tennis courts at the middle school are never used and that they are left
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1 open. Ms. Stokdyk related philosophy about why the District may not
2 want to encourage the general public to use the school properties.
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4 (g) City Council Monthly Report - Tim O'Connor will deliver the Park Board
5 Report at the May 21 City Council meeting.
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7 (h) Equestrians - (White) - A park improvement day was held on Saturday,
8 April 27 at Bob Jones Park north equestrian trailhead. Ms. White thanked
9 Lynn Barnes, Kevin Hugman, Chris Carpenter and Ben Henry.
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I1 (i) Nature Center Committee - (White/Stokdyk) - The committee will be
12 discussing and writing work group task assignments at their next meeting
13 on May 14.
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15 Agenda Item No. 7, Adjournment
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17 A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
18 Motion: Georgia
19 Second: Rawls
20 Ayes: Cornish, Georgia, Miltenberger, O'Connor, Rawls, Stokdyk and White
21 Nays: None
22 Vote: 7-0
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24 Motion carrie .
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29 Lenb-ergerl
30 Parks & Recreation loard Chair
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33 Mary Geor is
34 Secretary
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36 Attachments:
37 Item 4, Public Forum- Citizen survey and presentation notes re: Sidewalk proposed for N. Peytonville Road
38 Item 5-A, TPWD Grant for Bob Jones Park trails application
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PARKS BOARD MEETING
PUBLIC FORUM
SIDEWALK/BIKE PATH ALONG N. PEYTONVILLE
FROM SOUTHRIDGE LAKES BLVD. TO W. DOVE
I. Current plans
The city master plan does not include a bike path along N. Peytonville as it was objected
to by some residents who live along N. Peytonville, however these homes are all south
of Southridge Lakes Blvd. A sidewalk/path in the area proposed has resounding
support along N. Peytonville and in the surrounding neighborhoods.
II. What?
A sidewalk or bike path on one side of N. Peytonville from Southridge Lakes-Blvd. to
W. Dove. This is 1.1 miles.
III. Why?
A. Safety, safety, safety.
I do not think anyone who does not live where I live on Plantation Drive can
understand the incredible, unsurpassed, enormous dangers to children, walkers, joggers
and bicyclists of this road.
1. It is hilly, with rises that limiting visibility
2. People drive construction trucks, Suburbans, pickup trucks, Cement trucks at speeds
of 35 to 50 mph. In the mornings half asleep workers try to get to Solana while drinking
there coffee and dodging joggers they can barely see in the early morning light. 9i have
had at least one near miss with a jogger at 5:45 a.m. when I go do work- I never saw
him till I was almost on top of him.)
3. The traffic has gotten much heavier with the increase in population, people going to
work at Solana, and the opening of Dove at 114. When the road is improved, N.
Peytonville will be a major thoroughfare.
4. As there is no other way out of their neighborhoods, children on bicycles, joggers
and walkers continue to use this road regularly despite the dangers and in increasing
numbers.
B. Other
1. The children would LOVE to be able to ride there bikes to Durham or to visit
friends, or just off of their own streets without running the risk of being killed.
2. The path would be utilized by and appreciated by hundreds of people, and
appreciated for years to come.
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IV. When?
In the immediate future.
Because this is a public safety issue, it can not be put off for "sometime in the
future". It needs to be high priority.
V. Costs.
Attitude needs to be one of what can we do, not we can't because it costs too
much. If not a 8 foot bike path, how about a four foot sidewalk or a trail, or even
dividing the project into sections.
VI. "Save the trees".
WHY DO YOU WANT OR NOT WANT A
SIDEWALK/BIKE PATH ALONG N. PEYTONVILLE?
1. Carson Lake, age 11 1435 N. Peytonville Rd.
I have a grandmother that's in Southridge Lakes and I want to ride there without dying.
I don't want to die.
2. Gail Poth 1400 Post Oak Trail
I walk all the time and the only way out of our neighborhood is to walk on the extremely
dangerous Peytonville. If two cars are passing each other and there is a pedestrian, the
pedestrian has to jump into the weeds and hold their breath. My children jog and I worry
about their safety daily! We deserve a sidewalk and to live in a safe environment both as
a pedestrian and a motorist!
I hope they put in a sidewalk before someone is killed!
3. David Lackey 1040 Brittany Ct.
Currently, there is no space (safe space) for walking or bike riding along this busy
corridor. Residents currently using this corridor for walking, running or bike riding
present an unsafe challenge for both the motorist and the user.
To avoid an inevitable catastrophe, we need the bike path and/or sidewalk.
4. Carole Griggs 1801 Leeds Dr.
It's necessary and safe for joggers, runners, walkers and even more importantly, KIDS!
5. Andrew Matheis 955 Brittany Ct.
Large amount of pedestrians (walkers, runners, bikers) along roadway, especially during
peak traffic times.
On my way to school, almost every day, I encounter the same two pedestrians, a female
jogger, and an elderly Chinese walker. Traffic is heavy on school mornings, when I pass
at 7:45 - 8:00, and it is only a matter of time before someone gets hit. If these people feel
compelled to exercise at this time, then things should be made safer for them.
6. John Jackson 1240 Post Oak Trail
Safety of joggers and bikers.
7. Janet Anderson 901 Ravenbend Ct.
very dangerous now for bikers and walkers, etc.
8. Linda Shy 1005 Raven Bend Ct.
safety for bikers
9. Diane and Neil Wheatley 1301 Plantation Dr.
We need a safe environment to walk with dogs and children. It is very difficult to cross
the road. Peytonville is being re-habilitated and, as usual, the cars will be traveling at
higher speeds - making this road even more dangerous.
10. Carolyn Seely 1950 N. Peytonville
There are great numbers of joggers and cyclers using Peytonville at all hours of the day.
The safety of these people would be greatly enhanced by installing a sidewalk/bike path.
Please take into consideration keeping as many trees as possible.
11. Catherine Singley 1400 Exeter Ct.
Walking or riding bicycles on Peytonville is EXTREMELY hazardous, especially with
children! If the idea is to promote neighborhoods and neighborhood schools our
children have no walking/riding access to do so. Most other neighborhoods are
contiguous and allow for pedestrian traffic. The City has a GREAT Parks and Race
Program... why not extend that concept to allow families to recreate (bike/walk) on their
own?
There is absolutely NO shoulder on N. Peytonville... even garbage trucks are forced off
the road into the ditch! !
12. Jane Brugger 1060 Brittany Ct.
-safety
-kids can walk to school, or ride their bikes
-kids can visit friends without being driven, currently it is too dangerous to allow a child
to be on Peytonville.
13. Diane and Paul Sullivan 1900 N. Peytonville
We have children and we love to ride bikes and jog. The kids and parents need a bike
path for safety.
14. Carol A. Tummarello 940 Brittany Ct.
It is not safe to walk or ride a bike now, due to heavy traffic.
15. Scott Simmons 1400 Laurel Ln.
My daughter (13 year old) has several friends in Southridge lakes. I would love to allow
her to ride her kike, but currently, it's too dangerous.
16. Abdul and Dania Itani 1416 Laurel Ln.
-Safety for Pedestrians
-Safety for joggers
-Could be used as a bike trail.
Since the City is repairing Peytonville, installing a side walk at this time is easier and
more cost efficient.
17. Sharon Meyer 1925 N. Peytonville Rd.
Very dangerous street to walk along, bus route for children - they like to walk along the
street anyway.
Many jog along this street - very dangerous.
Construction workers often use this street and speed making it more dangerous.
Sidewalk would help access other bike/walk areas.
18. Robert S. Pollard, M.D. 500 N. Peytonville Rd.
I favor a path for safety reasons to allow walking, biking without getting run over.
I would like to see it extended down N. Peytonville to 1709.
19. Debra Edmondson 1306 Plantation Dr.
It is dangerous for my daughter and other children when they are walking.
20. J. Scott Mattheis 955 Brittany Ct.
It would make safe passage for pedestrians to get from neighborhood to neighborhood for
their daily exercise of walking.
There are not enough sidewalks or bike paths in the City of Southlake. I feel that
officials are dropping the ball when it comes to small things like sidewalks and street
lights, things that will make our citizens safer to move about the city.
21. Brenda Mattheis 955 Brittany Ct.
I believe that it is very important for Southlake to have sidewalks and/or bike paths along
the streets as a public service. There are so many children riding their bikes or scooters
along the side of the street. There are joggers and walkers trying to stay on the pavement
but out or the way or traffic. And there are those who walk their dogs trying to keep
themselves and their dogs out of traffic.
Don't say the City can't afford it. For one thing, I know how much taxes are here and the
best interest of the citizens should be Priority - and its easy to do with the re - working
already underway. Plus, the city installed sidewalks along 1709 in front of the mayor's
home - you could afford that, what about the rest of us?!
22. Nancy Jackson 1240 Post Oak Tr.
Peytonville is a narrow road - even when it will be widened - and has never been safe for
pedestrians, joggers, bikers. This is a safety concern, I used to walk 3 - 6 mornings a
week, but when I moved to Southlake - it was no longer safe to do so.
Concerns: 1. possible loss of trees if not properly planned and constructed
2.Cost
23. Margie Berndt 1420 Laurel Ln
Would be nice to ride bikes or roller blade, walk my dog.
24. Gary Serndt 1420 Laurel Ln.
Ride bikes
25. Susan Simmons 1400 Laurel Ln
I would like our daughter to ride her bicycle and visit her friends in Southridge Lakes.
26. Ron Hamilton 1029 Shady Oaks Dr.
Allow children to move easily and safely ride bikes and travel between houses.
I would pay for a sidewalk on my property.
27. Richard Wooldridge 1502 Plantation Dr
For jogging - safety from traffic, safety for bike riding to school.
28.Kimberly and Brent King 1302 Wakefield
We jog a lot and the kids go to the neighbors to play.
The traffic is too fast for people to be on the street.
29. Code Lake 1435 N. Peytonville
I want to ride my bike to school. My mom won't let me ride my bike to school with out
a side walk.
30. Felicia and Darrell Lake 1435 N. Peytonville
For kid's safety
ASAP
31. Robert Brugger 1060 Brittany Ct.
- Safety
-Enhanced property values
-Sense of community
-Health and recreation
32. Richard Poth 1400 Post Oak Tr.
Peytonville has become a major thoroughfare and their are MANY young children who
deserve a sidewalk for their safety! !
Beyond safety is the quality of life concern that other Southlake residents benefit from
and as taxpayers we too deserve to be able to safely walk on Peytonville.
We do not have the political identity and strength as do subdivision residents and this
voluntary effort should be heard in an equally strong way. We have paid taxes for almost
20 years - we deserve a sidewalk!
33. Jennifer and Terry Swift 1280 Cypress Creek Circle
Physical activity is important for both adults and children. I run regularly along
Peytonville despite the safety hazard but will not with my children due to the risk. I
would love for my family to be able to walk, skate, bike ride farther than just my
immediate street. Without a sidewalk along Peytonville there is no safe way to get to the
sidewalk on 1709. With the traffic flow increasing along Dove and then coming South
on Peytonville, soon it will be unsafe at ALL TIMES to run or walk along it, not just at
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peak times. In addition to the traffic risk, much more likely to trip, fall, and injure
themselves. Southlake is a beautiful community, the foliage there to enjoy, but you can't
get out to enjoy it without a safe pathway!
34. Henry F. Galpin 1481 Post Oak Tr.
I run from home on weekends and the only route to the trail at Solana or to Carroll H.S. is
along Peytonville. It is a very narrow road and in some places there are little bail out
opportunities if one of the idiots doing 45 - 50 mph does move over a bit.
Safety, safety, safety
City of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
May 10, 2002
TO: Kevin Hugman, Director of Community Services
FROM: Chris Carpenter, Senior Park Planner
SUBJECT: Application for Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Recreation Fund grant for
Bob Jones Park trails
Action Requested: Parks and Recreation Board recommendation for submittal of TPWD
Recreational Trails Fund Application.
Background
Information: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department offers an annual application
process for Recreational Trails Fund money. The following summary points
characterize this particular funding opportunity:
1. The funding mechanism is cost reimbursement; it is not a grant.
Therefore, the trail project should have a great likelihood of being funded
through the SPDC Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) process. In other
words, submitting application for funding a project that SPDC would not
normally fund would require finding another funding source for
construction of the project prior to reimbursement.
2. The total funding reimbursed by the state is no more than $100,000. This
funding limits the amount and type of trail construction. (See #3 below).
3. The trails must serve a recreational purpose. In other words, their use
must be recreational (i.e. not just for travel from point "A" to point
"B Examples would include trails that support a particular activity
such as mountain biking, horseback riding, jogging, etc.
4. The trails must be on public property or on federal property (i.e. Corps
property). There are also stringent standards for use of private property,
but there are no trails identified in city plans which have the private
property interests (i.e. easements, purchase) secured to the point of their
inclusion in a funding application. There may be future opportunities for
this aspect, however. The funding may also be used for trail maintenance.
5. If the application is approved by TPWD, the city would have five years to
begin and complete construction of the project. This allows for breathing
room for projects in out-year plans.
Based on these criteria, staff recommends the Bob Jones trail extensions as
the project scope for submission to TPWD.
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Kevin Hugman, Director of Community Services
May 10, 2002
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Financial
Considerations: In order to implement a trail project for this funding, the city must program it
in the SPDC budget. The funding source is an 80% cost reimbursement from
TPWD, with the city responsible for the remaining 20 % of the construction
costs (estimated at $23,254). All expenses must be documented and meet
state approval.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Staff will submit the application by June 1, 2001. TPWD will review it and,
upon any award of the funding, staff would then come back to the Board,
SPDC, and Council to authorize the project expenditures within the 5-year
time frame for initialization of the project.
Legal Review: Not applicable at this time.
Alternatives: Parks Board discussion as to appropriateness of grant or other potential trail
projects instead of Bob Jones trails.
Supporting
Documents: Supporting documents include the following items:
■ Application for the TPWD Recreational Trails Fund
Staff
Recommendation: Park Board consideration and recommendation to SPDC and City Council,
authorizing staff to submit an application for grant funding for additional
multi-use trail construction in Bob Jones Park.
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TEXAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND
PROJECT APPLICATION
DUE JUNE 1, 2002
PROJECT NAME Bob Jones Park - Loop Trail Extension
CITY/COUNTY Southlake, Texas / Denton County
1. SPONSORING ENTITY City of Southlake
CONTACT PERSON Chris Carpenter, AICP
(person TPWD may contact for further information)
TITLE Senior Park Planner
MAILING ADDRESS 400 N. White Chapel Blvd.
CITY Southlake STATE Texas ZIP CODE 76092
DAYTIME TELEPHONE 817-481-1585 FAX NO. 817-481-1594
05/10/02
Authorized Signature Date
2. INTENDED USES (Check One)
Motorized Use Non-motorized Use ✓
Combination Motor-Non-motorized Uses
3. TYPES OF USE (Check All That Apply)
• Bicycling ✓ Jogging/Running ✓ `
• Mountain Bicycling ✓ Skating/Skateboarding ✓
• Hiking/Walking ✓ Motorcycles
• Equestrian _ All Terrain Vehicles
• Wheelchairs _ ✓ Four-wheel Drive Vehicles _
• Provisions for Disabilities ✓ Other
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4. PROJECT LENGTH New construction 3300 linear feet (miles or feet)
Renovation of existing N/A (miles or feet)
5. GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED $ 93,016.00
6. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT. Please provide a clear and concise description of the proposed
project in the space below. Include a description of the trail length, width, surfacing, and
configuration (loop, linear, network); trailhead and trailside amenities. Detail all work to be
performed; any right-of-way or easements to be acquired; the relationship between project and any
other work planned or existing; partnerships and/or community involvement; and
educational/interpretive aspects of the project.
The project trail will provide a much-needed extension from the existing active recreational areas
(soccer, baseball) nearest the city street (N. White Chapel Blvd.) and parking areas back to the
natural, native areas and Corps of Engineers property adjacent to the south side of Lake
Grapevine.
The project will consist of approximately 3300 linear feet of 10'-wide, Y-thick reinforced concrete
trail construction, including excavation and backfill, with the installation of certain additional minor
trail amenities. The proposed trail will be an outer loop configuration to tie into the existing trail
within the recreational areas. No easements or right-of-way is required nor will be obtained; the
project trail will be constructed on city park property and property leased from the Corps of
Engineers. Prior approval for the trail alignments has been obtained from the Corps pending their
review of the final construction plans.
Existing amenities in Bob Jones Park include two ponds - one (6 acres) with a fishing pavilion,
soccer fields, baseball fields, a restroom/concession building, a playground, a day camp, and an
amphitheater. Only extensions to the trail system and loop road, parking improvements, irrigation,
and additional picnic areas and pavilions remain in future construction in this portion of the park.
The natural/interpretive aspect of this project trail is very important. The city is currently partnering
with a Nature Center Committee to determine the appropriate site for a Nature Center for
educational and interpretive purposes, taking advantage of the native Cross Timbers habitat. This
project trail will open up non-motorized access to these natural areas and serve as the primary
route(s) to and from the Nature Center.
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7. ITEMIZED BUDGET. Provide in the space below an itemized list of all activities to be
undertaken and the cost of each activity. Provide as much detail as possible (consider materials -
surfacing, lumber, stones, etc.; labor - volunteer or paid;. service contracts; equipment/tool rental
and/or value of in-house; land acquisition. Design, engineering, or architectural services may not
exceed 10% of the total project costs; resource surveys/site assessments may not exceed 15%.
Sponsor's administrative costs cannot be included. Please call with questions or for clarification.
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNITS UNIT COST TOTAL
10' wide, 5" reinforced concrete
trail; (includes excavation, backfill) 3300 I.f. $30.00 $99,000.00
Other excavation, hauling bulk bulk $4,000.00
Benches 3 $300.00 $900.00
Bike racks 2 $200.00 $400.00
Interpretive signage 7 $200.00 $1400.00
Design/plans (10%) - - $10,570.00
GRAND TOTAL $116,270.00
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8. PROJECT COSTS AND REQUESTED FUNDS.
Total Itemized Project Costs (from item 6 on previous page) $ $116,270.00
Federal Funds Requested (80% or less of above line) $ $93,016.00
Local Match Required (at least 20% of top line) $ $23,254.00
9. PROPOSED METHOD OF FINANCING SPONSOR'S SHARE. Please describe in the
space below the source of funds, donations, or in-kind contributions that will make up the sponsor's
match (at least 20%). You may include government appropriations; private donations of land,
easement, cash, labor, materials, and equipment; or in-house labor, equipment, and materials.
The project will be financed from proceeds from the City of Southlake's dedicated '/2-cent sales
tax for park development, administered by the Southlake Park Development Corporation (SPDC).
10. MAINTENANCE. In the space below, briefly describe the identified commitment to continued
operation and maintenance of the project. Include who will be responsible for which tasks and who
will finance them.
Routine clearing of debris, backfilling, and sod enhancements will be performed by the City of
Southlake park maintenance crews. Concrete repair, expected to be minimal, would be
performed by contracts with private companies.
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11. PROJECT USE AND BENEFITS. Provide in the space below a brief description of the benefits
of the proposed project in terms of the project's quality, geographic scope, recreational needs met, and
expected amount of trail use or population to be served.
The project's quality, in relation to impact on the trail system, is extremely high. The trail will
provide access to a native wilderness area unmatched in flora and fauna in Southlake. The
project's geographic scope is the completion of a loop trail system within the city's largest and
most diverse park, where pedestrian access is critical for full enjoyment of park amenities. The
trail, when completed, will compliment the existing park trails and provide over a mile of
continuous trail length for a wide variety of recreational needs, including walking, hiking,
rollerblading, skateboarding, running, jogging, etc. Families who visit Bob Jones Park for the
sports leagues will now have other recreational opportunities and their park experience will be
more complete. The city's population - roughly 22,500 - has the highest per capita number of
children aged 0 - 18 in the state, according to the 2000 Census. When coupled with the overall
high recreational participation rates in Southlake, the proposed project trail is likely to provide
recreational benefit unmatched in a city this size.
12. TRAIL CORRIDOR INFORMATION. Describe below the ownership of the trail corridor. If
the land is currently in public hands, identify the name of the public land. If the land is not in the
sponsor's ownership, include a statement of permission to construct trail project from the landowner.
If land, easement, or other property interest will be acquired, describe how this will be accomplished.
If acquisition in fee, include a statement of why easement was not possible.
The trail segment lies entirely within the City of Southlake's Bob Jones Park and within Corps of
Engineers property leased by the city. Similar trail construction has been previously approved by
both entities.
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An original and 12 copies of the completed application package must be submitted to TPWD,
Recreational Trails Program, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, Texas 78744, postmarked by
Saturday, June 1, 2002.
All applications should include the following supplemental documents:
• Site map locating the trail for orientation purposes. The trail drawn on a park map or city map
will do.
• A U.S.G.S. topographic map (7.5 minute series) with the trail location drawn on map. We only
need one of these, not 12 copies. An 8.5 x 11 inch copy of the portion of the map on which the
project is located will suffice, but write the name of the quadrangle on the copy.
• Photographs of the site
If relevant to the specific project:
• Statement of (public or private) land owner's willingness to allow the trail project, if not on
sponsor's land
• Statement of property owner's willingness to negotiate for a transfer, if property is proposed for
acquisition
• Statement that new trail construction on federal land is consistent with federal agency's land
management plan for the impacted area
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