06-06-1990 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes _
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PARK BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
JUNB G, 1990
The City Of Wylie Park and Recreation Board met in special
session Wednesday, June G, 1990 at 7 :00 p. m. in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Complex' A quorum was present and
notice of the meeting had been posted in the time and manmer,
required by law. Those present were Chairman Joaoie 2eeb,
Board Members B. J , Upohaw, Bryan Glenn, Charles Stotler ,
John Burns, Karen Cain, and Ronald Braswell , Public Works
Superintendent Don White, and secretary Lisa Keith.
Chairmen Jounie Ceeb called the meeting to order.
EVALUATION_OF PARK- &_ RECREATION_' QUESTIONNAIRE : After
reviewing the results list , the board discussed the order in
which the activities were prioritized.
A swimming pool was the number one choice of the people and
there was some discussion of an outdoor pool versos an
indoor pool .
Other aotivities , in priority order , are p} ay8rounda,
jogging trails/paths , bicycle tcai | s, hiking trails,
pionios^ tennis , baseball ^ volleybai ) , tootba | \ , soccer ,
croquet, horseshoes^ and shuffleboard.
D| 3CUSSlON , ,_PREPAyATlON, 'AND-RqC0MM2NPAT|PN,T0_CITY 'CQUNC1l,
TO APP8OVE' A 5 Y9AR_9;!jTA '.l'MPq0VyMBNT PgOYRAM �FOR THY PARK
SYSTEM Bryan Glenn said | think before we ask for anything
else, we must take care of what we have got now, first . He
added that it would be ludicrous to add things to the park
when we can' t maintain what we have.
When asked b, Joe Helmberger how much it would cost during a
budget year to employ a Park & Recreation Directur , Don
White said, someone with good qualities and capabilities
would probably cost approximately $35^ 000 per year . Don
White added that five additional laborers were needed and
the cost for that would be $72, 000 per year, and equipment
needed would cost a60, 000.
-^ Bryan Glenn said that if we could just maintain what we have
now, then we could start putting in some of the lower oust
items such as the jogging trail '
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Wheo asked by Bryan G| enn it there was enough work in the
pack-s to keep e director busy al | year. Don White said, yes.
Don White added that the city needed to i�ain better control
of the park . Right now anvone can do 1uat about anything
they want to in the park.
There was some diyouseion of priorities in hiring a Park ex
Recreation Director to oversee the parks and report needed
information to the buaVd, and to upgrade and maintain the
oxisLing tsui | ities.
Ronald Bra-swell yaid^ I think we need to improve what we' ve
got and prove that we can take care of it before making any
additions,
Bryan Glenn said, if we are going to upgrade existing
taci ! itiea we probably need to include that in the five year
P / an'
Joanie Zeeb asked Don White for an update on the soccer
field construction. Mr. White said nothing has been started
as of yet, we are getting the dirt for the fields from North
Texas Municipal Water District, it' s just not available yet.
Bryan G | eno asked about the availability of equipment to
spread and level the dirt. Don White said that we should be
we | l into the street P r,ogram by then, and oontraotozs
equipment may he available.
Juanie 2*eb asked if grass was planted on the soccer fields
in July wou1d we have grass by soccer season. Don White
said, maybe, if you plant fast growing grass.
Bryan Glenn suggested having porta potties by the new soccer
fields . Don White said, the maoter, plan includes another
restroom in the park, it shouldn' t cost that much to build.
Joe He }mber&er, asked how much it would cost to construct the
soccer fields. Cost information was not available.
Bryan Glenn said, l checked the dimensions on the master
plan, the existing ba } lfie ) ds are incorrect, the basketball
omurt is not regulation size, neither are the tennis courts.
Don White said, if the item is left in the same area of the
master, plan | ^ m sure that the size can be changed to satisfy
the regulations.
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Joanie Zeeb asked where we would get the land for a bigger
park,
Bryan Glenn said he talked to the Corp of Engineers, they
had invited the Park Board out for coffee and a tour.
Joanie 2eeb said, we need to work on getting Planning and
Zoning to zone all creek beds as park. Bryan Glenn said,
also the easements where the power lines are. Don White
said, the new engineer may be able to help with that, since
be now works for Austin Power and Light.
Joe HeImberger asked Don White when the recommendations for
next budget year had to be in to City Council , for a Parks
Direotor , Don White said, by July 1st .
Joanie Zeeb suggested installing coveted park benches.
9ryau Glenn said, plastics can be collected and made into
benches for the park . -
The Board tabled further discussion and recommendations
until such time as they participated in a tour of the parks
on Monday, June 11 , 1990 at S /UO p. m, This business will be
placed on the agenda for the 06-13-90 meeting.
P&RKFEST_19QO'-STATUS_REPORT: Bryan Glenn distributed copies
of sample letter he had composed regarding solicitation.
John Burns said , on solicitation letters it sometimes helps
to include a wish list of items and goods needed. He added,
i think if you are too vague they will ignore it, alot of
places have promotional items that they give away.
Bryan Glenn asked the board for their assistance in
supplying him with m list of suggested names for
s: | iuitation.
There was some discussion of the legality of whether or not
the Park Board could send out the letters or if the City had
to.
ULber £oaid Members had nothing to report.
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