08-31-2009 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes Parks and Recreation Board
CITY OF WYLIE SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
Monday,August 31, 2009—6:30 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—EOC/Staff Conference Room
2000 Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chairperson Anne Hiney called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
Board Members present: Chairperson Anne Hiney, Vice-Chair Donna Larson, Dan Chesnut, Brandi Lafleur, Gary
Robas, and Jim Ward.
Board Member absent: David Willey.
Staff members present: Public Services Director Michael Sferra, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Bill Nelson,
Parks & Recreation Assistant Superintendent Robert Diaz and Parks & Recreation Administrative Secretary Sara
Kisely.
Halff Associates present: Project Manager Francois de Kock, Landscape Architect Randy Watson, and Urban
— Planner Adam Wood.
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 addition,Council is not allowed to converse,deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approving a request from Wylie Preparatory Academy to sell apparel at
Community Park and request a gate fee/donation towards offsetting costs.
Board Action:
Board Member Robas motioned to pass the fundraiser presented by Wylie Preparatory Academy, with the
condition that they do not request and collect a gate fee, and Vice-Chair Larson seconded. A vote was taken
and passed 6-0.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS .
2. Discuss disc golf courses in regard to costs, location(s),and funding options.
Board Discussion:
Parks & Recreation Superintendent Bill Nelson presented possible sites for a disc golf bourse. The sites
considered were Parkside Park, the Hensley Property, Bozman Farms, and the Army Corps of Engineers
Land next to Lake Lavon. Board Chair Hiney suggested using money from the Parkland Dedication Fund to
create the disc golf course. Public Services Director Mike Sferra stated he planned to use the Parkland
Dedication Fund to match Collin County grant money to possibly fund more trails throughout different zones in
the city. Board Member Ward suggested reaching out to local disc golf organizations for consultation in
designing and building a course. Board Chair Hiney requested Staff to study the idea and locations more
seriously and bring recommendations back later for discussion.
3. Discuss the Community Park Improvements project.
Board Discussion:
Public Services Director Mike Sferra updated the board on the Community Park improvements project.
Council is scheduled to approve and award a design contract, in the amount of$245,000.00, to Teague, Nall
and Perkins for design concepts of improvements at Community Park. Teague, Nall and Perkins will need to
present three concept plans and allow review of final plans at sixty, ninety, and one hundred percent
complete. Construction would begin in early 2010 with completion planned in early 2011. The improvement
project would include a new concession stand and restrooms, additional parking, improving hike and bike
trails, and new lighting of the baseball fields. If Council approves, Teague, Nall and Perkins will be ready to
start design meetings immediately.
4. Presentation by Halff Associates on the Park Master Plan.
Board Discussion:
Adam Wood, Urban Planner with Half Associates, presented the board with a PowerPoint of the Parks
Master Plan. The presentation included analysis of Wylie's physical environment, public involvement, master
plan vision, and their key recommendations. Half Associates key recommendations include open space
protection, land acquisition, embracing the lakes, and revision of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance.
WORK SESSION
5. Review and make comments regarding the Founders Park Improvements plan.
Board Discussion:
Parks & Recreation Superintendent Bill Nelson presented the latest Founders Park improvement plans, dated
August 14, 2009. The Board reviewed the general site map as well as individual plans for athletic fields,
concession stands, landscaping, lighting, parking, restrooms, and trails. The overall costs came down to a
5.47 million dollar bond, less the eight percent paid to Half Associates, leaving about 5.169 million for
construction costs.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Chesnut to adjourn and Vice-Chair Larson seconded the motion;
consensus of the Board was to adjourn. The Board adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
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