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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1996-03-04 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS 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 MARCH 4, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Board: Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman J. Douglass Davis Board Member Rick Work Board Member Ann Perchard Board Member Kami Graves Board Member Pam Jackson Board Member Staff: Larry Cunningham Assistant City Manager Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Patty Moos Park Planning and Construction Superintendent Bob Hagin Athletic Coordinator - Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary ABSENT : Don Tipps Chairman Bobbie Lambert Board Member Jim Browne Director of Parks & Recreation Monica Sue Walsh Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Battles called the meeting to order March 4, 1996 at 6:06 P.M. ITEM 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (Passed 6-0) Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to approve the minutes of the January 29, 1995 meeting as amended. 1 ITEM 3. PLANT EXCHANGE PROGRAM AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS ~ Mr. Thornton introduced Mr. Glenn Nerwin, who serves on the NRH Beautification Commission and the Fort Worth Nature Center Board, and is an active volunteer. Mr. Nerwin updated the Park Board on three volunteer projects: 100 Acre Park Site, Green Valley Community Park Mitigated Wetland and the exchange of genetic plant resource material between North Richland Hills and Colleyville. Mr. Nerwin showed a brief video documenting the exchange of seed between the City of North Richland Hills and the City of Colleyville for erosion control. Glenn also presented information on the relocation of plants at the Green Valley Community Park Site for the mitigated wetland. Mr. Thornton commented that the PARD is very excited that Glenn could spend so much time doing site analysis and helping with the development of these areas. Mr. Nerwin went on to explain all that the volunteers have accomplished at the three sites. Mr Davis expressed his desire that this information be forwarded to the City Council. 4. GLENVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PHASE I DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Ms. Patty Moos and Mr. Bill Thornton presented the revised concept plan for Glenview Neighborhood Park Site, with citizen survey results and previous input incorporated into the plan. The elements that were ranked highest in the survey were the trail system, lake, shelter and the playground. Ms. Battles asked for any comments from the Board and opened the discussion for citizen input: Kelly Moore, 3616 Billie Faye - Ms. Moore wanted to know the size of the proposed playground and how many picnic tables would be placed under the pavilion? Ms. Moos responded that the playground size has not been determined as of yet, but it would be approximate in size to the playground at Norich Park and would cost approximately $75,000 from a Community Development Block. She stated that there will be approximately 3-4 picnic tables under the pavilion and the lake is situated inside the trail approximately 30 feet off the road and a berm is separating the road from the lake. Keith Jones, 3717 Holland - Mr. Jones explained that he was excited about the park and hopes it is successful. His concerns are regarding traffic volume and wanted to know where the park entrances are? Will there be fencing, and how far off the street is the walkway? Ms. Moos explained that the entrances are at each cornered intersection. Mr. Thornton went on to explain that elements such as the playground and the picnic areas have been located in the southem end or interior of the park closer to Harmonson. Access points have been placed on Glenview so that citizens can access the park from other subdivisions. Fencing will not be used. Mr. Jones then commented on the parking. Mr. Thornton informed him that parking was ranked the lowest of all the elements on the survey and will be installed later if demand dictates. The trail is approximately 10 feet wide and approximately 20-30 feet from the street. Mr. Thornton suggested that they look at Green Valley Community park to see how well the trail functions. Ms. Moore would like to be included in the development of the park, specifically in the development of the playground area. Ms. Moos suggested that Ms. Moore visit Norich Park so she has an idea of what will be placed at the Glenview site. 2 Deloris Pultz, 3833 Diamond Loch East - Ms. Pultz commented that she has lived in that neighborhood for sometime now and feels that it is a very good plan and the walkway is better than walking in the street and no sidewalk in that area. Keith Massey, 5509 - Wanted to know the pond depth, if the pond was to be stocked, and the size of the parking lot. Ms. Moos responded there will be a 4 foot shelf that will be 12 inches deep and the deepest point will be 4 feet deep. The Parks and Recreation Department has worked out a deal with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department whereas, in the past, they have stocked most ponds. Space for a 20 car parking lot was allocated if demand dictated in the future Mr Davis commented that we do need volunteers to look out for City property to prevent vandalism. Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Jackson, for staff to take into consideration those comments of the public today that have been presented on the Glenview Neighborhood Park Site and study them for their feasibility and recommend that it be sent to City Council for their consideration. Motion carried 6-0. ITEM 4. PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Mr. Thornton provided a report of the status of Parks Maintenance Department and Capital Improvement Projects. Discussion was held. The Calloway Branch Trail contract has been sent to TxDOT and, upon their approval, execution of the agreement and design will begin. The Bedford-Euless Road Landscape project is nearing completion with the remaining landscaping out for bids which are due March 26. The Tennis Center and practice fields contract was awarded to Walker Construction at the February 12 Council meeting. A Ground Breaking Ceremony was held on February 29. About 50 people attended the Ceremony which was held in the Richland High School Library. North Electric Trail design work is in progress and is expected to be completed for TxDOT review in June. City Council approved the Little Bear Creek Flood Plain Control Ordinance at the January 22, 1996 meeting. The design of the ISTEA Trail Project will begin upon approval by TxDOT of the design services agreement. Negotiations are continuing with the developer on the acquisition of 11 acres of parkland in the Thornbridge subdivision. Phase I Bike Route Signage and Signs, TxDOT has informally approved our contract with NJB, Inc., and we are awaiting their written authorization to execute the agreement and begin design. 3 North Hills Mall Multi-Use Trail, an ISTEA Grant Application, will be submitted in the next cal{ for projects due March 15, 1996. An TP&WD Grant Application was submitted for the Girls Fast Pitch Softball Complex prior to the January 31, 1996 deadline. Design work will progress through the spring and it is anticipated construction will begin in the summer. City Hall Landscaping and Irrigation is in design and scheduled for bidding in late April. NRH2O "Enhancements" contract was awarded to Ridgement Construction at the February 26 Council meeting. The contracts are being executed and construction will begin immediately. ITEM 6. RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULTS Mr. Bob Hagin provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services. The Daddy/Daughter Valentine dance was held on February 10 and was sponsored by the Fort Worth Star Telegram. The dance was an overwhelming success, we had to turn away over 100 people due to capacity limits. "Friday Night Out" was he{d on February 16 with over 640 teens socializing and dancing to their favorite tunes. Winter Break Camp was held the week of February 19 with twenty six children in attendance. The campers were entertained with sports, crafts, games, activities and trips. The Youth At Risk programs continue to provide outstanding service to parents, students and the schoof. {n April the North Richland Middle School Drama Club will begin rehearsing and preparing for an Intergenerational production with the Seniors from Dan Echols and Bursey Road Senior Centers. The Northridge Middle School site is exceeding all expectations in the first eight weeks of the program, more than 50 teens are attending daily. Bursey Road Center had a Covered Dish Luncheon on February 15 and the Gad-A-Bouts went to Granbury to see Jerome Kern at the Opera House. Games Night was held on February 26, the first "games night" featured pinochle, bridge and food. Dan Echols held a Valentine Dance in February and had a Covered Dish Dinner on February 20, more than 90 seniors attended. Debra Kimbrough, "Mrs. NRH" was in attendance and enjoyed the good food and conversation with the seniors. The Swinging Seniors entertained across NE Tarrant County in February performing for five different nursing homes. Staff met with both soccer associations Haltom Richland Soccer Association (HRSA) and North East Soccer Association (NESA) about developing one governing board befinreen the finro associations. 4 North Richland Hills was recognized, by NYSCA, as the third most productive chapter in the state with 730 coaches certified to coach volunteer youth sports. Indoor volleyball has 22 teams playing on Tuesday and Thursday. Spring softball registration reached 75 teams for adult leagues. ITEM 7. OTHER ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA A meeting will be scheduled for the Park Naming Subcommittee. Staff will contact the committee once a date has been set. Keith Massey presented Mr. Cunningham, Assistant City Manager, a letter written by Kyle Haney, Commissioner- North Richland Girls Softball League, commending park staff on an outstanding job done at Fossil Creek Park. Mr. Massey requested that a copy of the letter be pfaced in the foflowing personnel files: Tim Hightshoe, Rob Elder, A{ Obregon, tonnie Gray, Bil1y Blackwell, John Baxter, and Howard Brook. Mr. Massey would like to recognize the above {isted individuals by taking them out to lunch and presenting then with a p{aque for all their efforts. Mr. Massey updated the Park Board on NRGSL, they have over 30 teams for the Recreation League and 16 select teams, over 600 kids. They did not turn anyone away this year. Mr. Danny Sowell requested that a Park Board Agenda be mailed to him at the following address: 2616 Spruce Park Drive, Richland Hi11s, TX 76118. 1TEM 8. ADJOURNMENT (Passed 6-0) Ms. Jackson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Davis, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 P.M. Motion carried 6-0. ~~%lGl.t-vrc-- Sharon Battles, Co-Chairperson ATTEST: Christina Lopez, Administra ' Secretary 5