HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/1981 Parks Board
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CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
AUGUST 20, 1981
A REGULAR MEETING of the Parks and Recreation Board was called
to order at 8:00 P.M., with the following members present:
Richard Haas-Acting Chairman
Earl Brantley-Member
Vince Ashman-Alternate
with Rick Herold, Director of Parks and Recreation and Dan Savage
City Manager also present.
Minutes:
Minutes were read and approved from the July 15, 1981 Parks and
Recreation Board Meeting with a motion made to accept by Member
Brantley and seconded by Alternate Ashman.Approved unanimous.
Citizens Input:
None
II Directors Report:
A. Jaycees Park Recommendations
Director Herold brought the Board the Jaycees Recommendations
for Dave Cowan Park. The Board looked at the park and the members
decided to go view the park later in the week. Director Herold
said he would get a copy to Member Haas of the park plat.
The Board was concerned about the concentration of the playground
equipment at one end of the park, but declined further comment
until they reviewed the site.
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B. 81/82 Parks and Recreation Budget
Herold briefed the Board on the approved 81/82 Parks and Re-
creation Budget. Herold explained the closing of the activity
account reflected the major reason for the increase. Park main-
tenance, Herold stated, will necessitate one of the larger line
item increases due to the added park grant acreage which will be
coming on line.
C. North Colony Complex:
Herold stated his concern over the condition over the pres-
ent soccer fields at North Colony Complex and vowed the department
will do its best to improve the fields. Football fields will also
be cut for the Colony Youth Football Association and the Colony
Men's Flag Football League.
D. Summerfun' 81 Recap
Herold presented the recap of Summerfun '81 as over 3000 par-
ticipants took part in the program.
Correspondence:
None
Old Business:
A. The Board asked the department about the building next to City
Hall. City Manager Savage briefed the Board on the status,
stating the building may be moved by Methodist Hospital and that
officials from Methodist have been slow in returning calls.
B. Member Brantley asked the department whether any new infor-
mation has come forth regarding the van from Dr. Kevin Seidler.
The Director stated that no new information was available.
C. Member Haas asked about the status of the Arbor Glen land.
Herold stated that the poles should go in within the next two
weeks and the department will continue onward as soon as possible.
D. Herold stated that the Park names as presented by the Board were
approved by the Council.
Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 9:34 P.M.
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