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Home My WebLink About01/20/1982 Parks Board I I I fl~ r . l\~\'/\ if CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY TEXAS A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:00PM on the 20th day of January 1982, with the following members present: Richard Haas- Acting Chairman Earl Brantley-Member Barbara Sanchez-Member Vince Ashman-Alternate Kevin Seidler-Member Director Rick Herold and representatives from the Soccer and Softball Associations were also present. Minutes: Minutes-were approved from December meeting with changes noted from Acting Chariman Haas and Member Sanchez. Citizens Input: Citizens present spoke on scheduled agenda items. Directors Report: a. Grant Update..Director Herold briefed the Board on the progress of the grants. Herold relayed that he met with representatives of Schrickel Rollins and Randall and Blake concerning the grants. Weather permitt- ing, Ray Thompson, foreman for Randall and Blake estimated completetion around February 15, 1982 Herold stated that recent grant progress includ- ing the staining of concession stands and con- tinued progress on backstops. Thompson also said that a blade should be back in The Colony soon to do final grading. Herold also said the city was progressing on items that they had to do within the grant, and MUD fore- man Roy Bingham thought that all taps could be in place by the middle of February. b. Office Creek Park..Herold stated that all grading had been com- pleted and that infields had been cut-out for clay. Parking lot materials will be ordered soon and the director has already talked with M.U.D. to install 2"tap and meter. c. Playground Equipment..The Board looked thru playground equipment for placement on the grant fields. The Board favor- ed a larger set of equipment at Turner Street Comm- unity Park and a less expensive set at Bridges Park. The Board expressed oral approval for Timberform Playground Equipment by Miracle Equipment Company. d. Winter Magic II Update..Herold briefly stated the numbers of Winter Magic II. Classes filled included: Aerobics, Jazzercise, Western Dance, Men's Basketball, Karate, ice skating and bowling. Correspondence..None New Business: I a. Report on User Fees...Herold stated that he had been looking into other areas of fees being used a- round the state. One idea which seems to be growing is where participants is sports leagues are charged a nominal amount which is in turn, relayed to City to help offset park maintenance costs. b. Softball Association operation of athletic lights.. The softball association Board of Directors made a pre- sentation to the Parks and Recreation Board asking for an extension on the probation of lights from 10:30 to 11:30 PM. After re- viewing the problems, the park board de- cided to let the lights at Office Creek Park stay on until 11:30 PM, with the option to review the policy if problems arise. They also stipulated that all players and/or spectators should leave in a timely fashion. Motion made by Member Seidler, seconded by Member Sanchez and passed unanimious. c. Specs for Fencing....The Board reviewed the specifications and plans for the backstops and voiced approval of such to Director. I Old Business.. a. Dr. John Crossely's Presentation..The Board reviewed Dr. Crossley's proposal to The Colony. The Board decided it was a worthwhile project and voted to give the unanimious support to Council. Dr. Kevin Seidler was designated member to take to Council. Motion made by Member Brantley, seconded by Member Sanchez and passed unanimious. b. Concession Stand..The concession stands were reviewed. Soccer representatives favored either a city operation or lease situation. Verne Lang, CYSA president, thought they should receive percentage. CYBA preferred percentage to go back into fields for maintnenace purposes. One soccer representative asked that the city look into having seniors look into issue. Director Herold said each city uses different standards. The Board asked staff to gain add- itional information from those who lease con- cession operations. Policy..The Board discussed operations of Tennis courts in length. Director Herold favored open play policy. After discussion, Board voted to have play begin on the hour with play- ers having one hour for play if others are waiting. Motion made by Member Brantley, second- ed by Member Sanchez, passed unanimious. c. Tennis Court I ~ . . ~ Old Business....Tennis Court Policy..Board asked Director Herold to check with other cities regarding other tennis regu- lations. Other Matters...Member Brantley asked that the staff have a meet- ing with Fox and Jacobs representatives regarding Turner Street Community Park. The Board expressed their concern and agreed it was a priority. Meeting was adjourned.. - I