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MINUTES
THE COLONY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 12 2009
PRESENT: Don Beckel - President STAFF: Pam Nelson
Stephen Sohn - Treasurer Keith Helms
John Sanders - Vice President Kathy Neal
TeRon Lawrence - Member
Lisa Leary - Member COUNCIL LIAISON: Alan Harris
Debby Short - Member
Dan Mahle - Member
Motion to table the beginning of the Tree Advisory Board meeting until the end of the regular session CDC
meeting -Sanders; second - Leary; motion passes.
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING FUNDING, CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE DISC GOLF COURSE AT BILL ALLEN MEMORIAL PARK -
The public hearing was called to order. No residents attended the public hearing. Before construction can
begin, the board has to wait 60 days after the public hearing to expend the funds, and City Council also has
to approve the project. The public hearing was closed.
2. ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING -
Motion to approve funding and construction of the Disc Golf Course to be built at Bill Allen Memorial Park -
Sanders; second - Sohn; motion passes.
3. CITIZEN'S INPUT - None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 8TH 2009 -
Motion to approve the minutes of January 8'" 2009 - Sanders; second - Mahle; motion passes.
5. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE CDC MASTER PLAN FROM HALFF ASSOCIATES -
The board was given a copy of the draft of the Master Plan. The consultants did a very thorough job. Pam
instructed the board to review the plan and send their comments back to her and Keith. They are to look for
typing errors, make notes about anything that they may not understand, question or think is incorrect, and
note things they think are missing. Kathy will compile all the comments and they will be given to the
consultants.
6. DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE DIRECTION REGARDING THE 2009 CEP'S -
Pam reminded everyone that the board can adjust the amount of each project, but they need to remember that
money is taken out for debt service payments and administrative and maintenance costs. The board can set
money aside every year into a separate line item for a particular project to accumulate funds for that project.
Items that need to be added in 09-10 include Kids Colony, North Colony Complex, Paving the Little League
Parking Lot, Stewart Creek Park Master Plan, and Five Star Storage Building. There was also discussion to
change "beautification & landscape projects " to "Image Enhancements
7. DISCUSSION OF ELECTRICAL EXPANSION REQUEST FOR STEWART CREEK PARK -
Pam has received a request from the Pirate Days group, they want some electrical upgrades to be
made at Stewart Creek Park. This item will be on the March agenda.
8. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE OF THE TRAIL -
RULES - These rules have been presented to the South Shore Homeowner's Association and they gave us
some good comments about the rules. Pam and Keith have a meeting with the Fire and Police Departments to
review the rules with them and we will get the Corp to review them also.
BRIDGE RELOCATION - There is an erosion problem in the area next to the driving range. R Delta is
going to do a survey to identify the property line for Dr. Gifford's property to make sure we have room
between her property and the creek. We still do not have access to the driving range property.
INTERPRETIVE SIGNS - Pam and Keith have seen the first samples of the 8 topics of the interpretive
signs. Each panel will have 250 words with graphics.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - The shoreline trail construction continues to progress at a good pace.
All but one of the low water crossings is done and they look good. The contractor is getting ready to start the
parking lot at Stewart Creek Park.
Austin Ranch Trail - A section on the north side of the development is done. The trail has been excavated by
the soccer field towards Plano.
Park Loop Trail - The bollards have been installed. Grading work is being finished and grass seed has to be
planted.
GRAND OPENING - May 2nd is the date with May 9`h as a rain date. The event will take place from 11:00
a.m. -1:00 -1:30 p.m, with the ribbon cutting at noon. The new stage will be used at this event. We will cook
hot dogs on the grill. Various groups are being contacted to participate - REI, Run On, TC Roadrunners and
the Dallas Triathlon group. Entertainment is being considered. There will be stations along the trail that
scout troops will be stationed. We ordered 500 water bottles for the event. There will be displays setup as
well as the interpretive signs being displayed.
9. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM STAFF AND DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING -
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Sales tax was down.
PROJECT UPDATES - There was no discussion of this topic.
HISTORICAL BRIDGE RIBBON CUTTING - The bridge is complete. The ribbon cutting will be on
Saturday, March 71h at 10:00 a.m. County Commissioners, the Denton County Historical Society, City
officials, the newspaper, and the contractor will be invited.
LIONS CLUB -11 tress are being planted and new benches are being purchased.
KALEIDOSCAPE CEREMONY - The ceremony is on Friday, Feb. 20`h at 6: 30 p. m. There will be a band
and refreshments will be served. The Lakeside Arts Foundation is planning the event.
DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE - The dance is on Saturday, Feb. 21'. The 5:00 and 7:00 dances are sold
out so a third dance was added which will start at 3: 00.
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Kathy Neal, ecording Secretary Don Beckel, President