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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRBMinutes050113WUP Parks and Recreation Board v' MAY, 1ST , 2013 6:30PM REC CENTER - CONFERENCE ROOM TYPE OF Monthly Meeting MEETING, CHAIR John Wilkinson SECRF' Kristen Woiwode-Flores John Wilkinson, Susan Reeves, Burt Ballanfant, Amy Morgan, , Amanda McGee, Moya Varner Absent: David DeAnda,JC Kneale, Kristen Woiwode-Flores and Sona West VISITORS Dick Yehle, Councilman I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm by the chair John Wilkinson. II. Approval of Minutes: Following a motion by Susan Reeves and a second by Burt Ballanfant, the April 3rd minutes were approved. Park Master Planning Overview: Tim gave a short introduction to the outlook for a survey ahead of a Park Master Plan. Discussion centered on elements of a survey that the Board felt to be important. These included questions related to acquisition of new greenspace with a focus on immediate neighbors of support or concerns within the underserved area. A refresh on the guidelines for new greenspace was requested and re-issued to the board by John after the meeting. With respect to existing parks it was felt that it is important to survey as to future desire for amenities such as playgrounds, activity areas for older children and quiet space. Questions should also ask about perceived problems with existing parks such as parking, noise and use by non-residents (especially given the multiple high density housing units being constructed around West U). Options should be investigated for surveying teens & tweens. A sub committee of volunteers to help the chosen consultant develop the survey will be Susan Reeves, Amanda McGee and Moya Varner. III. PRB Sub-Committee Updates: • Parkland Acquisition Sub-Committee activity had no report given the Ownby property is under an option contract. • Program Planning Sub-Committee: Mellissa gave an update on the Fourth of July event and a food review with the new concessionaire, Prince's hamburgers. • The Customer Service Sub-Committee had no updates but discussion of the pros/cons of the pool season start/end was held. • As part of the Communications and Public Relations Sub-Committees Tim asked for review by board members of the Park History flipbook and after the meeting requested comments from residents to be added. IV. Five-Year Plan had no new updates but will become part of the Master Plan. Tim added that he is talking to neighbors about upgrades to Liberty Hill Park. He also mentioned that the Wier park shade structure is up and only one resident expressed concern but was satisfied that trees will not be all replaced with structures. V. Friends Overview: Amanda McGee gave an update on the Friends recognition lunch and August dates for registration for Fathers and Flashlights. VI. Board Member Updates: No comments on park Ambassador activities or observations. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes VIII. Staff Updates: Tim is continuing to hire lifeguards after conducting a wage survey of other pools. Staff are also investigating possible evidence that parks are being used by outside boot camp instructors without being registered and authorized by the City. IX. Citizen's Comments: Dick Yehle noted that Southside is starting a community garden on the site of the old council building so it should be watched. Pershing school also has an active vegetable growing area and farmers market. X. New Business: John expressed thanks to all those board member that will not self-nominate for another term. Tim mentioned that the State is looking at new legislation to enable recreational use of utility right of way such as the power lines West of the West U boundary. John mentioned several regional groups who are looking to connect Memorial Park with the Braes Bayou trail system that is being upgraded. XI. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm. After a motion by Burt and second by Amy. 2 The next meeting will be scheduled for June 5th, 2013 @ 6:30 pm. John mentioned that he will be out of country so will need either David or a delegate to chair the meeting.