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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2000-01-17 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 January 17, 2000 ATTENDANCE Present: Board: Dwayne Leslie Chairman Scott Turnage, Jr. Vice Chairman Mark Haynes Board Member John Pena Board Alternate Absent: Andrew Wolff Board Member Kyle Appling Board Member John Lewis Board Member Jeff Arwine Board Member Present Staff: Jim Browne Director of Parks and Recreation Vickie Loftice Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Greg Vick Managing Director of Community Services and Facilities ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Leslie called the meeting to order January 17, 2000 at 6:03 p.m. ITEM 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES APPROVED MOTION: Mr. Haynes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Turnage, to approve the minutes of the December 6, 1999 meeting. Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 3. 2000 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS, RECRETION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN - FINAL DRAFT JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD AND PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVED Mr. Leslie invited the Park System Master Plan Executive Committee to join the Park and Recreation Board at the table for the joint meeting on the 2000 North Richland Hills Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. PSMP Executive Committee members present included Ronnie Caruthers, Randy Shiflet, Don Tipps and Mark Sakovich for Randy Moresi. Mr. Browne addressed the Board and Committee and introduced Ms. Julie Perkins of Carter & Burgess, who gave a brief overview of the Park System Master Plan Update. Items of discussion included the following: Mr. Caruthers commented that the Birdville Independent School District is interested in building more playgrounds and gazebos on school property. Mr. Browne commented that this could be done as a joint venture. The Board wanted to know what the City's ultimate build out population would be. Mr. Shiflet responded that 68,000 would be an ideal build out population. Mr. Pena wanted to know how we could address parks along the 820 corridor. Mr. Browne responded that an opportunity might be available at North Hills Mall with the trail project, which is being redeveloped. Richland Hills Church of Christ has expressed interest in developing athletic facilities at their campus also. Mr. Tipps asked about the Senior Centers in regards to NRPA standards. Mr. Browne commented that there are no NRPA standards on senior centers. The City of North Richland Hills has finro centers and is probably ahead of any standards already existing. We also have a group of seniors who we call the "Breakfast Club" who use the Recreation Center everyday. Mr. Turnage wanted to know if we have had any discussions with BISD for facility use. Mr. Browne stated that we have a good history with the school and they are very interested in sharing and partnering in facilities. Mr. Caruthers also commented that an agreement is already in place and that BISD is very happy with past ventures. Mr. Pena wanted to know once the Master Plan has been approved what is the possibility of tweaking it? Mr. Browne commented that the Master Plan is a working document and any revisions or changes would be dependent on how much has been accomplished and addressed and what the citizens needs are. Park and Recreation Board Minutes January 17, 2000 2 Mr. Haynes wanted to know how often we update the Master Plan. Mr. Browne responded approximately every 5 years and that the validity of the data in this update would be 5 years dependent upon accomplishments and demographic changes. MOTION: Mr. Turnage made a motion, seconded by Mr. Haynes to forward the 2000 North Richland Hills Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan to City Council. The Park System Master Plan Executive Committee concurred Motion Carried 3-0 The Park and Recreation Board took a five-minute break and reconvened at 7:50 p.m. ITEM 4. PARKLAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS APPROVED Mr. Thornton updated the Park and Recreation Board on the Parkland Dedication Article. An Appeal of the Public Hearing has been scheduled for the February 14th City Council meeting. After Planning & Zoning denied the request, staff filed a written appeal, which allows the process to continue. Mr. Thornton presented a map showing the Distribution of Neighborhood Park Services and explained geographic regions 4, 8 and 15. Additional discussion was held. MOTION: Mr. Haynes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Turnage, to proceed 100% with the Parkland Dedication Ordinance. Motion carried 3-0 ITEM 5. RECREATION, ATHLETICS, SENIOR ADULTS, TEENS AND TENNIS CENTER REPORT Ms. Loftice informed the Board that in the interest of time she would not cover her report in detail, but would entertain any questions the Board may have on the Recreation, Athletics, Senior Adults, Teens and Tennis Center Division: The Recreation Division has funds budgeted to buy the following equipment for the Fitness Center: cardiovascular equipment, replacement of some items on the Paramount machine and TV's/earphones. Park and Recreation Board Minutes January 17, 2000 3 Mr. Pena wanted to know if we can increase the amount of time a patron is allowed to use the treadmill. Currently the limit is 30 minutes. Ms. Loftice said she would give that some thought. Registration for the Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance is on track. The event always sells out. The Friday Night Out Dance held December 17'h was a great success. Another Friday Night Out is scheduled for the end of January. ITEM 6. PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Mr. Thornton updated the Board on the following: Staff is waiting on punch list items for the Linda Spurlock Park Restroom project. The Board requested that Mr. Thornton indicate with an asterisk or some other notation as to which items change from month to month on his report of projects. Mr. Pena wanted to know what the status is of the City Image Study. The City Image Study is being prepared in-house and once the Park System Master Plan and Parkland Dedication Article are complete, staff will resume working on the Study. The Walker's Creek Park Trail, Town Center Bike Transit Station and Cottonbelt Trail Extension, all TEA-21 projects, have been recommended for funding from the Regional Transportation Council. Mr. Haynes inquired about the North Hills Mall Trail Project. Staff is waiting on decisions from the new owners of the mall as to their redevelopment and what they are proposing. ITEM 7. OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Browne thanked the Board for taking the time to review the 2000 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and for their input. The plan will be presented to City Council at their January 24th meeting. He encouraged everyone to attend and support the plan. Park and Recreation Board Minutes January 17, 2000 4 ITEM 8. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Pena made a motion, seconded by Mr. Turnage, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. ~ , Dwayne eslie, Chairman ATTEST: C ristina A. Lopez, Adminis ati Secretary Park and Recreation Board Minutes January 17, 2000 5