Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the City of Dripping Springs Parks and Recreation Commission was held Monday, May 9, 2016, beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Robbie Zamora, Chair (DSYSA) Eric Russell, Vice Chair (DSYSA) Robert Hayden (CODS) Rich Moore (DSISD) Wade King (CODS) Ron Jones (DSISD) Eric Henline (DSISD) David Douglas (CODS) City Staff/Appointed Officials: Michelle Fischer, City Administrator Commission Chair Robbie Zamora calls the meeting to order at 6:00pm. All present except Commissioners Rich Moore, Robert Hayden, Eric Russell and Wade King. II. PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS Discussion open to floor on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair and Commission may establish a time limit on each citizen wishing to speak. No one speaks III. CONSENT ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action Regarding: A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, April 11, 2016 - Commissioner Eric Henline motions to approve the minutes. Commissioner David Douglas seconds. VOTE: 4-0 in favor, motion passes. Commissioner Robert Hayden joins the meeting at 6:02pm. IV. PARKLAND DEDICATION Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Parkland Dedication for Merritt Hill Country Senior Living Apartments, Located at 28725 RR 12, Hunter Shadburne, PE, Austin Civil Engineering, Applicant 1. Presentation – Brian Rodie, Applicant’s Representative 2. Staff Report (Brent Luck) – Brent Luck, report on file. Staff recommends approval with the condition that the THCA Fee Waiver Resolution amount required by the City ($11,340.00) be applied to the cash-in-lieu amount, reducing the amount required to $98,216.40. Additionally, we proposed the final cash-in-lieu to be paid by the Owner be 60% of this remaining balance or $58,929.84. 3. Public Hearing – No one speaks 4. Proposed Parkland Dedication and Cash In Lieu - Commissioner Ron Jones motions to approve the Parkland Dedication and Cash In Lieu according to staff’s recommendations. Commissioner Eric Henline seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. V. BUSINESS Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Joint Use Agreement for Multi-use Trails between City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Team – City Administrator Michelle Fischer, report on file. Staff Page 1 of 2  recommends approval of the agreement. Commissioner David Douglas motions to approve the agreement. Commissioner Ron Jones seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. B. Ordinance 1510.93: An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs Amending Chapter 16, Article 16.02, Division 2 Of The Dripping Springs Code Of Ordinances; Amending Park Rules To Provide, Protect, And Preserve The City’s Park Systems; To Provide Clarification Of Trail Uses, Closing Hours, And Operation Of Motor Vehicles; And Providing For The Following: Findings Of Fact; Enactment; Repealer; Severability; Criminal Fines Not To Exceed $500 Per Offense; Codification; Effective Date; And Proper Notice And Meeting – City Administrator Michelle Fischer, report on file. Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance. Commissioner Robert Hayden motions to approve Ordinance 1510.93 with a revision to the definition of multi-use trail to be “bicycle or equestrian” instead of “bicycle and equestrian”. Commissioner Ron Jones seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. C. Report on Release of Sports and Recreation Park Baseball and Softball Fields by Dripping Springs Independent School District – City Administrator Michelle Fischer, report on file. No action taken. VI. REPORTS - The following updates relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation Program. No Action to be Taken: A. Revenues and Expenses Monthly Report - Gina Gillis, City Treasurer B. Charro Ranch Park - Robert Hayden C. Founders Memorial Park - Ron Jones and Eric Henline D. Dripping Springs Ranch Park - Rich Moore E. Sports & Recreation Park - Eric Russell and David Douglas F. Veterans Memorial Park & Triangle - Wade King G. Farmers Market Monthly Report - Market Manager H. Parkland Dedication Ordinance Committee - Melody Mitchell I. Skate Park Advisory Committee - Eric Henline J. Lighting Compliance Committee Report - Eric Russell VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Regular Farmers Market Association Board, May 10, 2016 at 10:00am B. Regular City Council Meeting, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. C. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, June 13, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. VIII. ADJOURN - Commissioner Ron Jones motions to adjourn. Commissioner Eric Henline seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. Meeting adjourns at 6:46pm. Page 2 of 2