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PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
August 14, 2000
7:00 p.m.
Town Center
255 E. Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, Texas 75019
Diana Raines, Rene Lawson, Scott Williams, Victor Burke, Bill Markham, Reg
Allen, Chris Ruska, Tracey Garman, & Lynn Kees.
Gary Sims, Brad Reid, Dennis Slayton, Jane Anne Sellars, and Hilda Salazar
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Item 2:
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Item 4:
Call the meeting to order
Mrs. Raines called the meeting to order ~ 7:04 p.m.
Approval of minutes from June 5, 2000 meeting.
Mr. Chris Ruska, moved to approved the minutes from June 5, 2000 meeting
Mr. Lynn Kees, seconded the motion
Vote: (6 - 0), approved.
Citizen's Forum. Citizens should complete a Citizen's Appearance Form. Pursuant to the State of
Open Meetings Law, the Board is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on
the Agenda. Action on your statement can only be taken at future meetings.
Mr. Steve Berens
328 Woodhurst Place
Coppell, Texas 75019
Mr. Berens inquired about the bark Park and the Board agreed to have an item on the next month
agenda to provide him with more information about it.
Presentation of Tennis Center Site Selection Analysis by Schrickel Rollins and Associates.
TENNIS CENTER CONCEPT REQUISIT
8 acres to have a Tennis Facility
14 to 16 courts
One "center" or "stadium" court
Pro-shop
Pedestrian circulation and amenities
Open space and landscape development
Parking
Buffer space and screening
EVALUATION FACTORS
Size and shape
Access
Parking
Site specific limitations
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FIVE SITES STUDIED FOR THIS PURPOSE:
Blockage of view
Circulation
Floorage
Lighting Issues
ANDREW BROWN WEST PROBLEMS:
Removal of new facilities
Parking
Space
Flood Plain issues
MACARTHUR PARK ISSUES
Remote location
Hidden by buildings
Security issues
Master planning decisions
WAGON WHEEL PARK ISSUES:
NORTH SERVICE CENTER ISSUES
Tennis courts would be divided
Elimination of trees
Flood plain issues
Board asked Mr. Cheek for ideas to keep the Service Center site if the Tennis Center its build somewhere
else.
BAPTIST FOUNDATION PROPERTY ISSUES:
· No issues associated with this property, this is the recommended site by Schrickel Rollins and
Associates.
Item 5: Consider approval of a recommendation for the location of a site for the proposed Tennis Center.
Center.
Mr. Rene Lawson, moved to approve the Baptist Foundation as site for the proposed Tennis
Mr. Victor Burke, seconded the motion
Vote: (6 - 0), approved.
Making clear that the Board is not anticipating a Center Court.
Board feels City should keep the property ~ Deforest Road.
The time frame to produce the site is 14 to 18 months approx.
Item 6:
Consider the development of a policy for the distribution of the annual soft drink beverage
revenues.
Mr. Brad Reid informed the Board that they are responsible for assigning a specific amount to
each Sport Association, taking in consideration the new agreement with Pepsi and the old one with
Coca-Cola.
The Board selected a subcommittee formed by Diana Raines, Scott Williams, Chris Ruska, and
Reg Allen; who will work on this item and have policy ready by next Board Meeting.
Item 7: Construction Project Update
Mr. Brad Reid provided the Board with updated information on the diverse projects.
Board requested to see the plans for Andrew Brown East Practice Facility, located ~ Moore Road.
Board agreed on sending a letter to City Council requesting that money will not be utilize to light
Tennis Courts ~ Middle Schools without a written agreement.
Item 8: Discussion of a future Saturday Night Out Program for Middle School aged youth.
Jane Anne Sellars informed the Board that Diane Shomper, Recreation Supervisor; negotiated an
agreement with Planet Kids (Fun Time Live, a company from Rockwall), to handle the program
for a period of eight weeks to test the program response and the charge hasn't been decided yet.
Item 9:
Update of Recreation Programs
Jane Anne Sellars, provided with updated information to the Board.
Park Board Meeting Adjourned ~ 9:18 p.m.
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Item 2:
TREE BOARD
Call to order.
Diana Raines called the meeting to order ~ 9:18 p.m.
Consider approval of changes to the Tree Preservation Ordinance, reflecting modifications to the
Protected Tree List.
Mrs. Tracey Garman, moved to approve the ordinance remains the same.
Reg Allen, seconded the motion.
Vote: (9 -0), approved.
Mrs. Diana Raines asked the Board to create a list of projects they haven't talk about and have it
ready by next month meeting.
Mrs. Garman, made an invitation to the Board to attend the Texas Tree Conference.
Board asked staff to follow up on the status of the removal of trees for Equestrian Center.
Mr. Lynn Kees, moved to adjourned meeting
Mr. Rene Lawson, seconded the motion
Vote: (9 - 0), approved.
Meeting adjourned ~ 9:45 p.m.