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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/2011 CDC MINUTES THE COLONY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR SESSION JULY 14TH 2011 PRESENT: TeRon Lawrence - President STAFF: Pam Nelson Lisa Leary - Secretary Keith Helms - Absent Kathy Braby - Treasurer Kathy Neal Stephen Sohn - Vice President Don Beckel - Member ABSENT: Dan Mahle COUNCIL LIAISON: Allen Harris 1. CITIZEN'S INPUT - Christi Martin, 5604 Longhorn Dr., The Colony - A couple of years ago, interpretive signage was suggested for the kaleidoscope project to tell the story about the project and to recognize the people who constructed, donated andparticipated in the project. Since interpretive signage is mentioned in the Cultural Arts Master Plan, she hopes it will include signage,for the kaleidoscape project. She does notfeel it is appropriate for the donor of a gift to ask for their own acknowledgement, but feels strongly that the people who were apart of the project, as well as the CDC Board Members, deserve to be recognized and acknowledged for their contribution. She told the board if any of them want to propose this she has given information to city staff. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 9TH 2011- Motion to approve the minutes - Sohn; second - Braby; motion passes with all ayes. 3. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ADOPT-A-PARK PROPOSAL FROM CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH FOR SLAYBAKER PARK - Jack Hays, representing the Men's Group at Christ Community Church, told the board they want to adopt Slay/Baker Park. They will go to the park every week to pick up trash, do painting if needed, and look for vandalism; they will notify Pam of any vandalism. They also want to host a "Fun Day" and invite residents to the park for fun and games. Jack also said they would consider planting a tree on Arbor Day. They intend this to be a long-term commitment. Lisa said September is Play TC month, if they have a "Fun Day" we could advertise it for them. Motion to approve the proposal fi°om Christ Community Church to adopt Slay/Baker Park - Braby; second - Beckel; motion passes with all ayes. 4. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE COLONY BASS CLUB REGARDING PAST AND FUTURE ADOPT-A-PARK ACTIVITIES AT STEWART CREEK PARK - This item was tabled because a representative fi°om the Bass Club was not able to attend the meeting. 5. RECEIVE UPDATES FROM STAFF AND DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Sales tax continues to increase. Lisa encouraged everyone to continue to shop The Colony. STEWART CREEK PARK IMPROVEMENTS - The new roof is on the pavilion, but there is still some trim work that needs to be finished. The restroom building was painted by the park attendant and it looks great. The new storage area is almost complete. Work has begun on the new picnic shelter covers and the concrete tables have been replaced with new ones. The mobile mini storage unit will be removed after we get the temporary electric service removed. PLAYFUL CITY USA TASK FORCE - Lisa said the task force has had their second meeting and 2 residents attended and joined the committee; another meeting will be scheduled soon. She tried to contact the Playful City organization to get the status of our application, but was not given the results, but the representative she spoke to was familiar with our application. They are going to compile a Best Practices document and Lisa told the representative to make sure our shoreline trail gets included in that document whether we get the Playful City designation or not. The results will be given at the end of July or early August to our designated person, Pam, but she can't share the results until September. CULTURAL ARTS MASTER PLAN - This project is moving forward. The consultants will be sending the committee members a mini survey to get feedback and make sure both groups are on the same page. The consultants will have some focus group meetings and will tour the city on August 3"and also have a town hall meeting that same day. Pam does not know the format of the town hall meeting. Brant Shallenburger, city liaison to the Cultural Arts Board, is handling all the publicity for the town hall meeting. CAB ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS - The event is Friday, July 15th at Lions Club Park from 7: 30pm - 9: 30pm. Member Braby attended the event in June and said even though it was very hot, there were probably 40-50 people there and everyone seemed to really enjoy the event. PARK IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE - Keith has been working on site plans for Dave Cowan Park, Friendship Park and Carr/Chapman Park. When we send out the RFP, the manufacturer will have to send their design of what they think the ideal playground will be. Then we will schedule meetings at the park and invite residents from the neighborhood to give their input on the design. There will be requirements and specifications to be met by the manufacturer and the playground will have to be commercial grade. BRIDGES CEMETERY - Don said the Mayor has spoken to Mary Horn's office - she did not know that the city had been doing maintenance on the cemetery. She said our attorneys need to get together to make an agreement regarding the maintenance. There is a possibility that an Eagle Scout will do a project in the cemetery. Lisa told the board that the Co-Serve Electric magazine has pictures on the back cover and in the October edition they are featuring cemeteries. The submission date for pictures in August 10`x'; Don said he would get some pictures and Lisa could submit them. L E D LIGHTING FOR FIVE STAR PARKING LOT - We have been working with Facility Maintenance to change from halogen lighting to L E D lighting. It could cost approximately $25, 000, but we are still doing research. We've asked them to do a test so we can see how the lights will look and if they make a difference. There is money in the Five Star fimd to do this. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. Kathy Neal, Recording Secretary LT 11101 ce, President