Parks and Recreation Board

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING GEORGE A. PUREFOY MUNICIPAL CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD. FRISCO, TEXAS 75034 6:30 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2010 MINUTES REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chair John Classe called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and announced a quorum was present. Board Members Present: Chair John Classe, Vice Chair Brad Mick, Board Secretary Robert Medigovich, Board Member Bruce Quinnell, Board Member Gerald Perrin, Board Member Mike Gfeller and Board Member Bob Clark City Staff Members Present: Director of Parks & Recreation Rick Wieland, Park Services Manager Bob Johnson, Recreation Facilities Manager Steve Walsh, Planning & Business Development Manager Dudley Raymond, Athletic Coordinator John Evans and Sr. Administrative Assistant Deanna Quigley 2. Citizen Appearance No one was present. CONSENT AGENDA 3. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the August 12, 2010 Page 1 of 6  Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting. Board Member Mike Gfeller moved to approve the Minutes from the August 12, 2010 Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting. Board Member Bruce Quinnell seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Vote: 6:0. REGULAR AGENDA 4. Consider an act upon a Preliminary Plat for Frisco Lakes by Del Webb Village 26, consisting of 91 Single Family lots on 35.53+ acres, on the southwest corner of Del Webb Boulevard and FM 423. Planning & Business Development Manager Dudley Raymond presented the Preliminary Plat for Frisco Lakes by Del Webb Village 26. Following discussion, Board Member Bob Clark moved to approve the Preliminary Plat, based on the following staff comments:  Developer to pay park fees in the amount of $142,051.00. Board Member Gerald Perrin seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Vote: 6-0. 5. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Plat for Miramonte Phase 1A, consisting of 37 Single Family-4 Lots and 45 Patio Home Lots on 46+ acres, on the north side of Panther Creek Parkway and 2,0000+ feet west of Hillcrest Road. Planning & Business Development Manager Dudley Raymond presented the Preliminary Plat for Miramonte Phase 1A. Mr. Raymond noted that there was a typo error in the description above for this property. The lot is 2,000+ feet west of Hillcrest Road. Following discussion, Board Member Gerald Perrin moved to approve the Preliminary Plat, based on the typo correction and the following staff comments:  Developer to pay park fees in the amount of $128,002.00.  Developer to coordinate with the City for the construction of trail adjacent to Panther Creek Parkway. Robert Medigovich seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Vote: 6-0. 6. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Plat for Cobb Farm, Phase 3A, consisting of 43 Single Family Lots on 17.5+ acres, on the north side of Eldorado Parkway and east of Legacy Drive. Planning & Business Development Manager Dudley Raymond presented the Preliminary Plat for Cobb Farm, Phase 3A. Following discussion, Board Member Mike Gfeller approved the Preliminary Plat, based on the following staff comments: Page 2 of 6   Developer to pay park fees in the amount of $67,123.00.  Developer to coordinate with the City for the construction of trail adjacent to Legacy Drive. Secretary Brad Mick seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Vote: 6:0. 7. Discussion by the Board and Staff regarding development elements of Frisco Commons, Bicentennial Park and Youth Center Park. Director Rick Wieland and Planning & Business Development Manager Dudley Raymond provided an update regarding the history and the park elements within each of the three parks: Frisco Commons, Bicentennial Park and Youth Center Park. They discussed need assessment information and financial considerations regarding the process of Master Planning a park. They stated that the rink at Bicentennial Park didn’t appear to have much usage and was deteriorating in quality over the years. The City was approached by an outside source, asking permission to place a basketball court in the Bicentennial area, where the rink was located. Staff scheduled a meeting to discuss the elements within the park and posted a sign at the rink to invite citizens to attend. The meeting was held on August 2, 2010. Staff was present, but there were no citizens in attendance. Staff proceeded with the removal of the rink and the placement of the basketball court. Citizens present who would like to see the rink placed back in the Bicentennial Park: Alma Zubiri, 9380 Sycamore Alma Hernandez, 20022 Saratoga Trail Iris Hernandez, 12210 Peach Trail Lane Following discussion, the Board directed the attending citizens to provide Staff with a list of signatures of residents who used the rink at Bicentennial. Staff will further research the needs of the community regarding that type of rink. Board Member Mike Gfeller moved to recess the meeting for a brief reception to honor outgoing Board Member Bruce Quinnell for his 7 years of board service to the City of Frisco. Board Member Bob Clark seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Vote: 6-0. Chair John Classe presented Mr. Quinnell with a plaque and a cake to show the City’s appreciation for his knowledge and time spent on the Parks & Recreation Board. Board Members and Staff shared their appreciation to Mr. Quinnell for his commitment to making Frisco a better place to live, work, play and grow. Page 3 of 6  Board Member Mike Gfeller moved to reconvene the meeting. Secretary Robert Medigovich seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Vote: 6-0. 8. Discussion by the Board and Staff regarding park development projects between 2010 and 2014. No updates were given at this time. 9. Consider and act upon possible revision to the Park Development Plan as a result of discussion between the Board and Staff. Due to no updates at this time, no action was taken. 10. Discussion by the Parks and Recreation Board regarding a possible memorial program for park and recreation sites. Business Development Manager Dudley Raymond provided an update about the history of memorial programs. He also discussed criteria that are helpful in making decisions regarding memorial purchases. Following discussion, the Board asked Staff to continue researching this topic and bring this item back at a future date. 11. Review and discussion by the Parks and Recreation Board related to Article VIII of the City Charter, as well as Ordinance No. 03-08-72, pertaining to Board Member absenteeism. Director Rick Wieland updated the Board regarding absenteeism requirements for board meetings. Following discussion, the Board asked Staff to review the board requirements for absences and to research if the board could begin reviewing and excusing absences on a monthly basis, instead of waiting until a board member reached 75% of absences. 12. Consider and act upon the excusal of absences for Board Members not in compliance with Article VIII of the City of Frisco's City Charter, as well as Ordinance No. 03-08-72. Director Rick Wieland updated the Board on Vice Chair Brad Mick’s absentee record. Mr. Mick informed the Board that his absences were work related. Following discussion, Secretary Robert Medigovich moved to approve Mr. Mick’s absences on: January 14, 2010 April 8, 2010 July 8, 2010 August 19, 2010 Page 4 of 6  Board Member Bob Clark seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Vote: 6-0. REPORTS 13. Park Services Division A. Monthly Report regarding the Park Maintenance Activity within the Parks and Recreation Department Manager of Parks Services, Bob Johnson, provided an update to the Board regarding current maintenance activities within the Parks Division. Mr. Johnson helped address any questions that the Board had in regard to his report. 14. Recreation Services Division A. Monthly Report on the Registration, Participation and Revenue of the Senior Center Special Events and Programs B. Monthly Report on the Registration, Participation and Revenue of the Athletic Programs C. Monthly Report on the Registration, Participation and Revenue of the Fitness Programs D. Monthly Report on the Registration, Participation and Revenue of the Aquatics Programs E. Monthly Report on the Registration, Participation and Revenue of the Recreation Programs F. Monthly Report on Special Events within the Parks and Recreation Department Athletic Coordinator John Evans provided an update to the Board regarding the various recreation programming and special events taking place. Mr. Evans helped address any questions that the Board had in regard to the report. 15. Facilities Management Division A. Monthly Report on the Attendance, Membership Overview, Revenues and Expenditures of the Frisco Athletic Center B. Monthly Report on the Usage, Transportation and Revenue of the Senior Center Recreation Facilities Manager, Steve Walsh, provided an update to the Board regarding the various park development projects within the department. Mr. Walsh helped address any questions that the Board had in regard to his report. 16. Planning and Capital Projects Division A. Monthly Report on the Construction and Status of Capital Projects within the Parks and Recreation Department Page 5 of 6  Business Development Manager Dudley Raymond provided an update to the Board regarding the various park development projects within the department. Mr. Raymond helped address any questions that the Board had in regard to the report. REGULAR AGENDA 17. Discussion regarding any miscellaneous business or items to be placed on future Agendas. No discussion at this time. ADJOURN Board Member Bruce Quinnell moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Board Member Mike Gfeller seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Vote: 6-0. The above Minutes have been approved. For a signed copy, please contact the City Secretary’s Office. Page 6 of 6