HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRBMINUTES030508WUP Parks and Recreation Board
MINUTES
MARCH 5, 2008 6:30PM CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
TYRE OF
Monthly Meeting
MEETING
CHAIR
Russ Schulze
NOTE TAKER
Mardi Turner
Russ Schulze, Janine Schuppert, Dave Agerton, Robert Schultz
Helen
ATTENDEES
,
Talianchich, Mardi Turner, Brian Fiegel, Joni Fichter, Tim O'Connor
VISITORS
CRamsay Elder
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm by Chairman Russ Schulze.
II. Citizen Comments: None
III. February Minutes: The minutes of the February, 2008 meeting were approved as written.
IV. Friends Board Report:
1. Joni submitted a written report which is appended to these minutes.
2. She also reported that the Park Lovers Ball was very successful, netting over $127.000.
She noted that some parties are still available for purchase.
3. The 2009 Park Lovers Ball is tentatively scheduled for February 21, 2009.
4. Fathers and Flashlights is scheduled for October 4.
V. Acquisition Sub-Committee: The sub-committee met on February 20 at 6:30 pm. Janine is
preparing a letter to a targeted group of property owners.
VI. Park Planning Project
1. Russ reported that Park Planning sub-committee met two weeks ago with PGAL and Carter
Burgess. PGAL is working on numbers for various options for both Colonial Park and the
Recreation Center.
2. A presentation to Council is being scheduled, to be followed by a public presentation.
VII. Staff Reports: Tim O'Connor submitted a written report which was distributed electronically
and is appended to this minutes by reference.
Tim also presented the plan for a multi-year playground redevelopment project that has been
approved by the Friends of West U Parks. Weir Park (Sunset) and Huffington Park will be
redeveloped in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Friends has agreed to dedicate a portion of the
proceeds from the Park Lovers Ball to this redevelopment effort, which is focused on upgrading
playground equipment and park amenities. A presentation packet was distributed to all attendees.
Tim reminded us about the Meet The City/Arbor Day/Easter Egg Hunt event scheduled for March
15. He encouraged attendance by all board members.
VIII. Board Reports:
1. Colonial Park: Tim reported that the items noted in Charles May's e-mail regarding
issues have largely been dealt with.
2. Whitt Johnson: The planting portion of John Lamond's Eagle Scout project will take
place on March 8. Helen and Mardi plan to assist.
3. Weir Park: Brian reported that the basketball backboard is in very poor shape.
IX. New Business:
1. Tim reported that Texas Parks and Wildlife would like to bring their family camping
presentation to the Fathers and Flashlights event.
2. The National Parks and Recreation Association has notified Tim that the Friends of WUP
Parks has been selected as the top parks and recreation related civic organization by
their Southwest Regional Council. They will also be considered for a top national civic
award.
X. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm by Chairman Schulze. Our next meeting
is scheduled for April 2, 2008 at 6:30 pm.