06-27-1990 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes PARK BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 27, 1990
The City Of Wylie Park and Recreation Board met in special
session Wednesday, June 27, 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 manner
required by law. Those present were Chair-man Joanie Zeeb,
Board Members Bryan Glenn, B. J . Upshaw, Charles Stetler, and
John Burns, Director of Public Works/Engineer Paul Beaver,
Public Works Superintendent Don White, and Secretary Lisa
Keith. Board Members Ronald Braswell and Karen Cain were
absent, as well as Ex-official Member Joe Heimberger .
Chairman Joanie Zeeb called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 6TH AND JUNE 13TH MEETING MIWTES:
There being no additions, deletions , or corrections motion
was made by Bryan Glenn to approve the minutes as submitted.
Motion was seconded by B . J . Upshaw, motion carried with all
in favor .
DISCUSSION, PREPARATION, AND RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
TO APPROVE A FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE
PARK SYSTEM: Don White suggested that the Board consider
requesting a. consulting firm to devise a park system plan.
The Board requested that a presentation be made at the next
meeting.
There was some discussion at aduiring East Fork Park from
the CoJp of Engineers . John Burns said, I think we should
concentrate on a five year plan of what we have now, not on
what park we may or may not get , and later deal with
additional park . if we get them.
John Puma said, I think the first lint u nod tp do js
have a fe : 17, 1ity tad and have consultants come in. We
raw trying to crowd things inta Community Park. Fan } Peer
saLa , there are severe l sour : z a,vailable to have a study
done. Universities and smai : companies that san come in and
do a pretty good job. Mr . Beaver added that the cent of a
study would be approximately $1(), OC)0. U0. John Pectin aij., .11
'.: Ludy wili in address o'Lr-le'r issues iike .:.)eAdtil'.ioaion,
open ,,;pace, etc.
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John thorns said . I think for year nomuer one or the pan we
should put in additional picnic tables and grills at
Community Park, a new playground at Kirby Park, one
additional restroom facility for Community Park, and
lighting for the soccer fields. E. j . Upshaw said, can' t we
put in temporary lighting at the soccer fields, permanent
lighting is so expensive, and U. S. A. has the funds for
temporary lighting, i feel like we need an additional
restroom worse.
There was some discussion of planting trees at each picnic
area to provide shade for users, and in order to provide
water to the trees either extend the sprinkler system or
move the picnic areas in towards the existing system.
After some discussion the board agreed on six capital
improvement items for fiscal year 90/91 . John burns
motioned to recommend to City Council that. they consider
approval of budget allowances for the following capital
improvements , in priority order :
1 . Feasibility study.
2. Additional restroom facility at Community Park.
3. Kirby Park playground improvements.
4. Community Park picnic area additions.
S. Jogging Trail at Community Park.
G. Plant trees at each picnic site in Community Park.
Motion was seconded by B. J . Upshaw. Motion carried with all
in favor.
Don White asked the Board if this recommendation was to be
put on City Council ' s Agenda or it it was to be presented at
the budget sessions. The Board agreed to have a staff
representative make the request during budget sessions.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY SOCCER FIELDS AT COMMUNITY PARK:
B. J . Upshaw distributed field plan copies to all those
present.
Paul Beaver said that we may have to !_ave
that runs throuh the pack, mlpv1,-.. d due so p.f..ssible
of D. O. F. codes, and that he would check into it .
B. J . Upshaw said, we are trying to locate ali of the Tields
in the same general area for convenience to players and
parents.
Charles Stet lox motioned to recommend tis City Counoilso
approve the construction or the temporary soccer kieids, as
indicated on the plans, at Community Park. Motion was
seconded by John Burns, and carried with all in favor .
S. j . Upshaw agreed to present the proposal to City Council .
PARK FEST 1990 STATUS REPORT : Bryan Glenn said, I need a
list from each of you of how many volunteers you need. I
have plenty of people ready to do volunteer wars .
B . J . Upshaw said. Fatty Flint want -; to u,.-.;e our tame Ioo on
the LoK run r,-shirts .
Joanie Zeeb showed a sample t-shirt tha.t Cartw.right ,z:igns
had dened and prnted , anti said that !,.:: four color i...,vnt
on v4hite 1 ---shirt would out_ -$ . :.1. ..', ono -.. ,=. .., f-1,-.3 :.J- ,,. :,
wouid pr0,3ably :.E:r. :
'T'?1 hoal.d d,:,?cided that a logo was needed by at least mid
August. Bryan Glenn said, a design the logo contest is a
good idea but involves alot or time. Joanie Loeb said
Morris Cartwright had a couple or logo ideas in mind. John
Burns suggested having Mr . Cartwright submit a few ideas at
the next meeting.
Charles Metier said, the Plane Guide offers free
advertising as a public service and the Dallas Times Herald
has an activity guide that is also tree. Bryan Glean said
that we may even get free advertising from some radio
stations.
E. J . Upshaw said that Patty Flint was looking for 10K run
route suggest lens . She was considering starting at Community.
Park and proceeding east on Stone Road.
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the meeting, therefore there was no (Jia
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Jehn Frfn: requeF:ted the minutes to read that he was
dissatisfied due to lack of communication regarding the
joint meeting with W. S. A. , City Council , and Park &
Recreation Board . He was under the impression that all
hoards would he discussing and negotiating the matter of the
W. S. A. /City of Wyle agreemont . John Rurn!,:. said . I think we
.—.. would have been better prepared it we knew the true E.-kendD
plans , se were under the imprescion of something else. He
added, the agenda did not clarify the disussion, and my
complaint is with the process. John Burns agreed that, the
meeting was a good idea and that maybe it should happen more
often.
ADJOURN : The ve being no othormtters for di scus i on motion
was, m a ci e to adjourn, with al 1 in favor.
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R pectf ily Submit t d ,
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