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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/09 CDC MINUTES THE COLONY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPECIAL SESSION APRIL 16TH 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 1. CITIZEN'S INPUT - None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 12TH 2009 - Motion to approve minutes Sanders; second - Short; motion passes. 3. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE CDC MASTER PLAN - Pam informed the board that they will not have to approve the CDC Master Plan tonight since the board received it yesterday. The consultants implemented the comments they received prior to this meeting, from the Board, Pam and Keith. The consultant's recommendations fall into 6 categories - City Policy - Adopt policies that will ensure the implementation of the vision for The Colony based on citizen input received and recommendations in the CDC Master Plan. City Image & Beautification - Landmarks, Streetscapes & Public Spaces, Programs Parks, Open Space & Recreation - Land Acquisition, Park Land Dedication, Natural Area Protection, Trail Development, Park Development, Park Improvements Recreation Facilities - Need for indoor and outdoor recreation facilities Operations & Maintenance - Establish procedures and funding for effective operation and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities Arts, History & Culture - Programming & Activities, Physical recommendations, Coordination Some recommendations by the consultants include - • Make revisions to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance • Revise the Flood Plain Ordinance • Implement a Wildflower Program • Continue to implement the Trail Master Plan These are only some of the recommendations briefly discussed during the meeting. The next step is for the board and staff to review this draft of the Master Plan and give final comments/recommendations to staff to be given to the consultants. The consultants will then produce an Executive Summary and a final draft to be presented to the Board and City Council. No action was taken on this item. 4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON THE HISTORICAL PARK MASTER PLAN FROM HALFF ASSOCIATES- The Board reviewed examples of Master Plans; Concept A & Concept A Some amenities included in the plans were pavilions, spray parks, plants, ornamental - native grass, and playgrounds. Issues to be addressed in the plan include access/circulation, parking, drainage, vegetation, amenities, safety, and maintenance. The consensus of the Board was they liked Concept A as they felt Concept B presented a formal setting. Changes the Board wants made to Concept A include a walkway system linked to the parking lot, a place for public art, and a trailhead. The consultants will make the requested changes/additions. 5. DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE UPDATE ON TRAIL PROJECTS - Shoreline Trail - All S bridges have been delivered. The trail is about 90% complete and should be done in 2- 3 weeks. Austin Ranch Trail- Keith has a status meeting next week. We are waiting on a slope analysis. Park Loop Trail -There is a problem with people crossing on the east side of the gas easement. We will have to install post & cable to deter this. We will use money in the contingency fund for this project. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S INVESTMENT REPORT - Motion to approve - Lawrence; second - Sanders; motion passes. 7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPOINTING LISA LEARY AS A MEMBER TO THE CVB BOARD - Motion to approve - Sanders; second - Mahle; motion passes. 8. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF INTERPRETIVE SIGNS FOR THE SHORELINE TRAIL - Pam showed the board a sample of the signs that will be placed along the trail. There was discussion about the City logo being in the middle of the sign, some felt that it should be moved to the bottom corner and after discussions, all board members agreed. We have received some new local photos so some of the stock photos will be replaced by the local photos. Topics for the panels include - history of The Colony, the Blackland Prairie, Balance Community and Nature, Downstream & Back Home is about the water cycle, Vegetation, Wetlands in the Blackland Prairie, Wildlife, and Lake Lewisville. An Eagle Scout is going to make some kiosks that will go on the trail. 9. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM STAFF AND DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - March sales tax is down a little, but we won't see the effect from Target and Best Buy opening until next month. TRAIL GRAND OPENING - Pending City Council approval, this has been rescheduled to June 6`h, which is also National Trails Day. The high school graduation ceremony is this same day, so we will schedule it from 3:00 - 5:00. We will cook hotdogs and have chips and drinks. We have purchased 500 water bottles with money we received from The Colony Roadrunners. We have ordered a Monster Mural for kids to color; the Cultural Arts Board will monitor that. There will be forms available for people to sign up for the Trail Ranger Program. The Trail Rangers will be volunteers and will have to go through training. We will get the Police and Fire Departments to assist with the training. ARBOR DAY EVENT - We have an event scheduled for April 24`". The fifth grade class from Peters Colony Elementary School is coming. We will have "trees in a box " to give to them. TREE CITY - We have been recognized as a "Tree City USA we have a banner, fag and plaque that we will present to City Council at the April 20`h Council meeting. A representative from the Texas Forest Service will also be there. DISC GOLF COURSE - This is on the April 20`h City Council agenda for approval. EDC WORKSHOP - The workshop is in Mesquite on June 19`h. Board members who haven't had the training should plan on attending. EASTER EGG HUNT - Thre were 654 ki who participated in the event. It was a very successful event. Kathy Nea , Recording Secretary on Beckel, President