02-20-1992 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
CALLED MEETING PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 , 1992
The City of Wylie Parks & Recreaton Advisory Board met in
called session at 7 : 00 PM on Thursday, February 20 , 1992 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. Present were
Chairman John Burns , Vice Chairman B. J . Upshaw and board
members Peggy Sewell , Willie Calverley and Jerry Smith.
Absent were Scott Brown and Charles Stetler .
The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Burns .
City Manager Steve Norwood introduced himself to the members
of the Advisory Board and pledged his interest and desire to
work with all advisory boards of the City.
ITEM NO. 1 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD
ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 , 1991 : There being no additions or
corrections , a motion was made by Peggy Sewell to approve
the minutes as submitted . Seconded by Willie Calverley.
All in favor . Motion carried .
ITEM NO. 2 - DISCUSS ITEMS LISTED - NO ACTION REQUIRED :
a . Five and Ten year goals . Parks Director stated
that the City Council had requested each
department of the City compile a list of five and
ten year goals . These presented were in response
to that request .
FIVE YEAR GOALS : ( 1 ) Pirate Drive Extension ( 2 )
two combination soccer/football fields and four
soccer fields in Southeast portion of park; ( 3)
automatic irrigation system on all athletic fields
and between fields and concession stand area ; (4)
sod and/or seed installation; ( 5) tree and flower
bed installations ; ( 6) fencing and lighting for
outfield of Rowell Field ; ( 7 ) pave gravel road and
install new paved parking lot in Southeast portion
of park; ( 8) enlarge Akin Pavilion and fence off
area for equipment/supply storage ; (9) bleachers
for all athletic fields ; ( 10) new clay for all
ball diamonds ; ( 11 ) two volleyball courts ; ( 12)
repair or replace sidewalk going from parking lot
to concession stand.
( 13) Summer activities ; ( 14) assess possibility of
tennis courts and/or bandstand behind library ;
( 15 ) develop Valentine Park; ( 16 ) improve
irrigation system for "W" bed to encompass area
between Jackson and Birmingham Sts . ( 17 ) install
trees ; ( 18 ) install irrigation system to serve the
City Hall grassy areas and flower beds ; add to
existing landscaping ; ( 19 ) continue to work with
State Highway Department on landscaping/ irrigation
on medians , parkways etc . ; ( 20) assess needs and
locations for additional recreational areas ; ( 21 )
explore possibiity of Parks Dept . operating park
site at Lake Lavon; ( 22) continue to be involved
in the Keep Texas Beautiful , National Fitness
Campaign and Texas Forestry Service programs and
similar programs .
TEN YEAR GOALS: Primarily a continuation of the
five year goals .
John Burns stated that he would like to have a work session
to discuss future planning for long and short range plans
for the Parks system. Peggy Sewell would like to see
activities for all ages in the City .
b . PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND: Total revenues $30 , 021 .00 ,
total expenses - $29 , 004 .00 ; balance December 1 ,
1991 , $ 1 , 017 .00 .
c . BIRMINGHAM PROPERTY : Bill Nelson passed out maps
of the Birmingham Farms conceptual Park Plan and
platted area . Mr . Nelson expressed hope that this
would some day be a City Park. Mr . Nelson also
stated that he hoped to get the Resolution Trust
Corp (RTC) to donate the park portion to the City.
B. J. Upshaw asked if there would be an area for
playing fields . Mr . Nelson stated that the park
had been originally planned to be passive use
park .
d . LANDFILL: Mr . Nelson showed a map of the area of
the old City landfill , now being closed . He also
stated this area may be turned over to the Parks
Dept . for maintenance . B. J . Upshaw asked about
playing fields in this area . Mr . Nelson said he
thought it could be used in this way. Mr . Nelson
stated that the City of Richardson had developed a
closed landfill into a park area . Chairman Burns
asked Mr . Nelson to contact Richardson about
making this area into a park area. Mr . Burns
also stated that board members should make
themselves familiar with areas that were
possibilities for future park development .
e . JULY JUBILEE : Director Nelson stated that he had
been working with the Chamber of Commerce and the
Marina owner at Collin Park to have a fireworks
display in conjunction with other activities at
Collin Park during July Jubilee . Mr . Nelson said
the Marina owners would share the cost of the
fireworks . There would be an entrance fee , none
of which would go to the City. It was noted that
Collin Park is not in the City limits of Wylie and
we would be in the position of promoting
activities in another City. Mr . Nelson stated
his belief that Collin Park would be the best
place for the fireworks display.
f . VALENTINE PARK: Negotiations with RTC are at a
standstill right now.
ITEM NO. 3 - DISCUSS UPDATES ON PARKS DEPT. PROJECTS:
a . PIRATE DRIVE EXTENSION & CLOSURE OF THOMAS
STREET: City has authorized extension of Pirate
Drive . Thomas Street , because the bridge is
considered to be dangerous will be closed when
Pirate Drive is finished .
b . NATIONAL FITNESS CAMPAIGN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT: The
fitness equipment has been installed and is being
used ; however , the ribbon cutting and official
dedication will not be held until March 31 , 1992
at 11 : 00 AM. City Council , Members of the Parks
Board and officials of HCA Medical Center , Plano
will be invited to attend. A Fitness Fair has
been planned for May 9th .
c . GARDEN CLUB TREE DONATION: A crepe myrtle was
purchased and has been planted near the Community
Park sign at the entrance to the Park .
d . CONCESSIONS: City's portion of the revenues April
thru July. - $5339 . 81 ; Sept . thru Nov . -
$ 1260 . 89 . City Council approved renewal of
concessions contract . Portable concession stand
is being used on a trial basis .
ITEM NO. 4 - DISCUSS UPDATES ON PARKS DEPT WINTER WORK
PROJECTS:
a . DALLAS PARKS FOUNDATION TREES: Mr . Nelson said he
was able to get twenty-two Live Oaks ; 11 Bradford
Pears ; 2 Bald Cypress for $265 .00. All have been
planted in Community Park . Mr . Nelson stated that
these were not specimen trees but were nice trees
and should all live .
b . HWY 78 TREES & SPRINKLER SYSTEM: We have received
fifty-three crepe myrtles to be installed on Hwy
78 . The State Hwy department has donated the
trees and parts for a spinkler system.
c . TREE TRIMMING: The Parks Dept . has shaped and
pruned trees .
d . CITY HALL LANDSCAPING AND SPRINKLER IMPROVEMENTS:
Mr . Nelson stated that he would like to do some
landscaping in the Courtyard area and in the
islands at City Hall . He also stated that the
sprinkler system cannot be done at this time .
e . PICNIC TABLE AND BENCH REPAIRS: This work is now
under way.
f . BALLFIELD DIRT WORK, FENCE REPAIRS AND BASE
DISTANCE MARKERS: Ball diamond clay has been put
in , fence repairs and base distance markers will
be completed soon .
g . CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOM PAINTING:
Concession stand has been painted and the
restrooms will be completed soon .
h . PARK SIGNAGE: Signs stating rules and
regulations /ordinances for Community Park have
been ordered and will be installed when they are
delivered .
i . DOME POSTS AND CABLE: Due to be installed soon.
j . COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS : Concrete work has
not been done due to inclement weather . Bicycle
rack has been placed , but not permanently
installed until it is determined where the
greatest need is ; seesaw has been delivered and
will be installed soon . Bleachers have been
ordered and will be in before softball season .
The Cooking grills are now on hand and will be
installed with the exception of two ( 2) grills
which are being retained for installation at
Valentine Park.
ITEM NO. 5 — DISCUSS AND CONSIDER WSA PROPOSAL FOR SOCCER
AND FOOTBALL FIELDS AT COMMUNITY PARK: Dave Clanton of the
WSA showed how the proposed fields are laid out and stated
that Brookshires had been approached for a donation and had
given the WSA $5000 for the development of the designated
area . Estimates for sprinkler systems for four fields is
between $9000 and $ 10 , 000. The WSA is asking that the City
match the $5000 from Brookshires to irrigate these fields .
John Burns said these plans had been submitted to the City
Council at a called/joint meeting and the Council had asked
for the Parks Board to make a recommendation . Mr . Burns
also stated that the Parks Board had asked for temporary
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fields in this configuration; however the installation of
this sprinkler system would make the fields permanent ;
therefore , the Board should first make a recommendation to
the Council concerning a change in the Community Park Master
Plan . A motion was made by Willie Calverley to recommend to
the City Council that a permanent change be made to the
Community Park Master Plan to reflect the temporary changes
previously approved . Seconded by Peggy Sewell . All in
favor . Motion carried .
Dave Clanton stated that there needed to be additional dirt
for field nos . 2 , 3 , & 4 at an estimated cost of $ 1500 . Mr .
Clanton pledged $750 from WSA for the additional dirt if the
City would match this amount .
A motion was made by Peggy Sewell to recommend to the City
Council that the City match $5750 of WSA funds with a like
amount from the City to install sprinkler systems on playing
fields 1 , 2 , 3 , & 4 and to buy additional dirt for field nos .
2 , 3 ,& 4 . Further recommending this work be completed by
Fall of 1992 . Jerry Smith seconded the motion . All in
favor . Motion carried .
ITEM NO. 6 - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: No participation.
ITEM NO. 7 - ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by B. J . Upshaw
to adjourn, seconded Willie Calverley. Meeting adjourned by
Chairman John Burns .
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Jo Burns , Chairman
Re).p ctfully submitted :
bara LeCocq, Secre ry a y