02-23-2009 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes Parks and Recreation Board
CITY OF WYLIE
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MINUTES
Monday,February 23,2009—6:30 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
WORK SESSION
FOCUS GROUP MEETING-Parks Master Plan Discussion
Members of the City Staff and representatives from Halff Architects met with representatives of the
Planning and Zoning Board and the Arts Advisory Board to discuss and gather input on the Wylie Parks
Recreation and Open Space Plan.
The Planning &Zoning Board reached quorum with members Ramona Kopchenko, John Manganilla, Willie
Osborne and Ruth Wright present.
Francois de Kock with Halff&Associates led the presentation, asking three questions of those present:
"Where do you see the City of Wylie in the future?" The various members of the Planning &Zoning
and Art Advisory boards were encouraged to incorporate input which would include components that
focused on the Master Plan's objective. The response included having recreation areas for the
development of lakefront at Lavon, development on Lavon that would include restaurants and other
amenities at the lake, hike and bike trail connectivity, mixed-use recreation, retail within walking distances
and a better-developed idea of art/cultural centers. The consensus was that they hoped Wylie would have
a more distinct identity by the end of the decade.
The next question presented by Mr. de Kock was:
"What outcomes do you expect to get?"The organizational vision was to promote Wylie as a
community, with the development of art festivals, theatre, sculpture, murals and a historical museum
devoted to Wylie. It was expressed that public art was considered a significant part of creating an identity
for any community and instilled a sense of pride. Also mentioned was creating upscale shopping
developments to keep citizens from having to drive elsewhere to satisfy shopping needs. It was
emphasized that as Wylie expands, it is very careful and controlled expansion.
The third question was:
"What can the Parks Board do to help create growth that will also consider the interests of other
City boards?"The Art Board expressed being able to assist in finding and recommending good places
for future artwork/murals. In addition to helping to identify key places for art throughout the City,there was
also a desire for preservation of historic Wylie buildings, homes and landmarks. The construction of an
amphitheatre and the implementation of a farmer's market on weekends were other desires.
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chairman Anne Hiney called the meeting to order at 8:14 p.m.
Board Members present: Co-Chair Dan Chesnut, Benny Jones, Brandi Lafleur, Donna Larson and David Willey.
Absent was: Joy Cortinas.
Staff members present: Public Services Director Michael Sferra, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Bill Nelson,
Parks&Recreation Asst. Superintendent Robert Diaz& Parks Secretary Charlotte Rice.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda Residents must provide their name and address.Council requests that comments be
limited to three(3)minutes.In add ion,Council is not allowed to converse,deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
Citizen Allen Morris of 307 N. Ballard Avenue, Wylie, TX. 75098. Mr. Morris wanted to present a program idea for
the Board's consideration. The program entailed a proposed sponsorship to partner junior-high school students
and local engineers in order to foster young scientists.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approving the Minutes from January 26, 2009 and February 3, 2009.
Board Action:
Board Member Willey motioned to pass the January 26, 2009 minutes and Board Member Jones seconded. A
vote was taken and passed 6-0.
Board Action:
Board Member Willey motioned to pass the February 3, 2009 minutes and Board Member Chesnut seconded.
A vote was taken and passed 6-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Discuss results of the telephone survey conducted by Raymond Turco&Associates as part of the public-
input portion of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan.
Board Discussion:
Raymond Turco with Turco &Associates presented findings from a five-day survey, by which 200 randomly-
selected households were queried as a part of the public-input portion of the Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Plan. With an error rate of+/-6%, the estimated confidence level for the study was at 95%. The study
area was split into three sub-sectors of the City.
Mr. Turco expressed that overall, the citizens were satisfied with the parks in the area (7 out of 10 people
queried were satisfied). The average usage, for the most part, were for family events and birthday parties. Mr.
Turco said that 88% of citizens said they had visited a park within the year. As for preferred future amenities,
citizens expressed a desire for aquatics overwhelmingly over any other amenity. The three top choices were
an aquatic center with a pool, a children's spray park, or an outdoor swimming facility. Other top choices
included expansion of hiking trails, access to Lake Lavon and Lake Ray Hubbard and park expansion.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Chesnut to adjourn and Board Member Willey seconded the motion;
consensus of the Board was to adjourn. The Board adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
An Hiney, �r
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Charlo = Rice, Park Board Secretary
Minutes—Febuary 23,2009
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
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