08-26-1991 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF WYLIE
AUGUST 26 , 1991
The City of Wylie Parks and Recreation Board met in regular
session at 7 : 00 PM on Monday, August 26 , 1991 in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Complex at 2000 SH78 N . , Wylie ,
Texas . A quorum was present and notice had been posted in
the time and manner required by law. Members present were
Vice-Chairman John Burns , Scott Brown , B . J . Upshaw, Willie
Calverley , and Peggy Sewell . Absent were Chairman Bryan
Glenn and Charles Stetler . From the City staff , those
present were Bill Nelson , Director of Parks and Recreation
and Barbara LeCocq , Secretary .
ITEM NO . 1 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Vice Chairman
Burns asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes .
Hearing none , he asked for a motion . Motion was made and
seconded to approve the minutes as submitted . Motion
carried - all in favor .
ITEM NO . 2 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BICYCLE RULES FOR CITY
PARKS: Mr . Nelson explained that the Bicycle ordinance as
submitted to the City Council was rejected by the Council .
The consensus was that it was too restrictive . Therefore ,
the advisory board has the option to post "rules of
courtesy" for Community Park . These would be non-
enforceable by the Police Department . Discussion points
included bicycle racks for the park and rules of conduct . A
motion was made by Scott Brown to have Mr . Nelson look into
the cost of racks for the park and make a tentative list of
rules for the park . Peggy Sewell seconded the motion .
Motion carried - all in favor .
ITEM NO . 3 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER VALENTINE PARK -
RESIDENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN PARK DESIGN: Mr . Nelson
stated that the City Attorney was working with Resolution
Trut Corporation (RTC) on the final paperwork for the
donation of the property on South Ballard . He also stated
that Fire Chief Jim Lynch had asked for permission to use
the house to be demolished for a "practice burn" for the
Fire Department .
Mr . Nelson stated that he would like to get letters to the
neighbors to respond as to use and design of the park . When
asked about the response to the previous letters sent to
property owners , he said he had received five ( 5) responses
out of thirty-five ( 35) letters mailed . The question was
asked if it is necessary to send letters to the residents .
Answer - no it is not required . Peggy Sewell noted that
even though it is not required it might be good public
relations with the neighborhood to seek their input . Mr .
Nelson advised that it would take several years to get
things really going in Valentine Park . He stated that he
expects the finalization of the transfer of the property
from RTC to the City by October 1 , 1991 . Peggy Sewell made
a motion to table this item until the City actually has
acquired ownership of the property . Scott Brown seconded
the motion . Motion carried - all in favor .
ITEM NO . 4 - UPDATES:
National Fitness Campaign Exercise Center : Mr . Nelson
stated that he expects shipment by the second week in
September and installation should be complete by mid to late
October 1991 . The center will be located adjacent to the
playground area . Sand or woodchips will be used as a ground
surface .
Soccer Fields : Mr . Nelson stated that the new soccer fields
would not be ready for play for the Fall soccer season .
Other arrangements have been made . Grass is doing well but
is not ready for play as yet .
Community Park Monies Received : Mr . Nelson stated the Park
Fund has received $2636 in field usage fees ; $340 in
tournament fees ; $ 1827 in light fees and $5, 539 .81 in
concession fees for a total of $10 , 342 .81 .
Mr . Nelson also stated that after the Fall season , the City
may want to review the fees for field usage , tournaments and
light usage fees . John Burns asked about the response of
the citizens to the fees . Mr . Nelson stated there had been
some complaints in the beginning but as the season
progressed those had ceased .
ITEM NO . 8 - ADJOURNMENT: There being no further
discussion , Vice-Chairman Burns asked for a motion to
adjourn . Motion made and seconded . Meeting adjourned .
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Br an Glenn , Chairman
Resp/ tfully submitted :
ar ara LeCocq , Secre ary