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WEST UNIVERSITY PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOVEMBER 3, 1999
Members Present: Guests I Others:
Will Bertron
Mike Hood
Evans Attwell
Renelle Cadena
Marcela Chennisi
Mark Mailes
Ross Frazer
Marty Turner
Grant McCracken
Ayse McCracken
Call to Order. Meeting was called to order at approximately 7:40 p.m.
Approval of Minutes. October Minutes were moved by Chennisi, seconded by Hood and
approved.
III. Discussion Items.
A. Park Lovers Ball. The McCrackens gave an update on the ball, including
invitation status, auction, logistics and corporate underwriting.
B. Traffic Committee. Representatives of this committee discussed their current
efforts, current ideas, objectives and areas of focus. Bertron appointed Christi Quinn as the
PB's liaison to this committee.
C. New Board Member. Renelle Cadena was introduced as the newest member of
the WUPB.
D. Friends of WUPB. Ross Frazer pitched West U. Parks Department golf shirts.
E. Next Meeting. The next WUPB meeting was scheduled for December 8, 1999.
F. West U. Elementary Grounds Renovation. Bertron provided an update on this
project, including the preliminary plan, committee involved, funding and objectives.
G. Rice Pocket Park. Bertron informed the PB that council has given the official
word that it wants this park developed on a timely basis and that council's two primary
objectives for this park are (i) to tie it in with the WU city center plan and (ii) to make the park as
useful to as many people as possible. A discussion ensued led by Bertron regarding several
aspects of developing the park, including (i) its constituents, (ii) the six interrelated variable that
need to be considered in the development process (i.e., master plan, themes, basic landscape,
cost, time and potential for controversy), (iii) funding alternatives, and (iv) potential landscapers.
A motion by Chennisi to obtain three design proposals from landscape firms in order to create a
neighborhood-type garden design for the park was approved unanimously. Bertron said he will
present these three proposals at the January PB meeting.
H. Colonial Park Master Plan. Various aspects of this plan were discussed,
including (i) the YMCA factor, (ii) scope of services and fees for services to be provided, (iii)
envisioned process for completing, and (iv) next steps in the process. A motion by Hood to
approve White Oak's scope of services and proposed process was approved unanimously.
1. Bill Hall Memorial. Bertron gave an update on the status of this project,
including that (i) plans for the playhouse are being sent to an engineer, (ii) a metal roof
contractor is being arranged, and (iii) material donations will be solicited.
IV. Adiournment. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:15.