HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRBMINUTES030707Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 7, 2007 0 6:30FM
West University Place, Texas
Cali to Order: Chairman Russ Schulze
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Russ Schulze.
II. Introductions: All
Ill. Citizen's Comments: Any member of the public wishing to address the Board
The following member of the public were in attendance: Susan Ohsfeldt, 4101 Tennyson,
Houston, TX 77005. Ms. Ohsfeldt does not agree with the Board and staff that tracking actual
citizen usage of pool and gym is not practical. She urges that staff do so. Also, Ms. Ohsfeldt
would like to see user fees increased not taxes.
IV. Review and Approval of February 7, 2007 Parks Board Meeting Minutes
Approved
V. Friends Board Report: Joni
Deferred in Joni's absence
VI. Update regarding the Parks Board Park Acquisition Sub-Committee's efforts: Russ
The subcommittee has held 3 meetings and focused on the following 3 activities:
• Identify possible properties in two middle sections identified in Proposition 3.
• Let the community be aware the City is a qualified buyer of properties- Press release to be
distributed.
• Setting up a procedure to bring potential properties to the City.
It was suggested by a board member that bringing in a residential real estate agent with
the City as the client might be helpful at some point. No decisions made on this point.
VII. Update of Proposal for Professional Services regarding Park Master Plan Update: Russ &
Janine
• Meeting tomorrow with Council tomorrow at 4:30pm to present Carter Burgess
• Carter Burgess has suggested that timeline may be too narrow and new proposals may need
to wiat for 2008 election versus the November 2007 ballot.
• Boardmember Janine concerned that the contract with Carter Burgess may not contain all of
the elements the Board would like to see covered
• Chairman Schulze explained that the lesser scope was in reaction to Carter Burgess' timeline
and their concerns
• Vice Chair Schueppert would like clarification from Carter Burgess that the timeline is the
reason for the decreased scope. Janine also expressed concern over possible confusion on the
part of Carter Burgess and the definition of the word "Master Plan".
• Clarifications will be sought with Carter Burgess prior to tomorrow's meeting with Council
Vill. Staff Reports:
A. Operational Update
1. Judson Park cutouts started today, will be done in same color scheme.
2. Outside fences at Judson, Whitt and Weir will be painted and decomposed granite will be
replaced ideally before summer.
3. Park Caretaker position filled. Parks department has already noted improvements.
B. Rice Pocket Park Task Force Update
1. Approximately 15 days away from engineering elements then back to Council with total
dollar amount. Task Force and Friends will ask to have entire projected funded at once.
XI. Board Reports:
• Park Ambassador Reports: WIER- still waiting on poly-coated chains for swing.
• PARDner's Program Update: Looking at April 28, 2007.
• Concert in the Park Series: Charles not available.
XII. New Business: None.
XI. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Chairman Russ Schulze.