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2002-02-18 PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTESCITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD February 18, 2002 MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2002 AT 6:36 P.M., AT THE PEARLAND COMMUNITY CENTER, 3523 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS Chairman Dwayne Lum called the meeting to order at 6 36 pm with the following present Dwayne Lum Trish Matheson Jesse Gutierrez Kenneth Geyer Jan Steglich Absent Approval of Minutes Chair Joseph Taylor Secretary Christian Corl Member Greg Moore Vice Chair Ed Hersh Office Coordinator Paul Habermas Member Member Member Park Superintendent Director Dwayne Lum made a motion to table the approval of the October 29, 2001 meeting until the next Park Board meeting. Kenneth Geyer seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0 Park Board Chair Report fhe Chairman did not have a report Director's Report Ed Hersh reported that on February 15 and 16 the annual Daddy Daughter Date Night was held at the Community Center The event has expanded to two evenings due to popularity Some problems occurred due to a few citizens not realizing pre -registration was required. When they arrived on the evening, they were turned away This will be handled more efficiently next year Also, the community group that supports the building of a veteran's memorial park has formed a foundation to raise the funds to build this memorial They asked if members of the Park Board are interested in volunteering, they would be most welcome Ed indicated he is talking with Tobin Maples on the future plans of residential development This will assist with forming Park Zones in the City The concept is to keep donated land/money from developers in the area that is being developed Greg Moore, the new Park Superintendent, was introduced to Park Board members Ed Hersh shared Greg's background in irrigation and indicated that one of his first projects would be to design an irrigation system for the new trees that will be planted on Pearland Parkway Forty- five trees have been purchased with Tree Fund money Dwayne Lum indicated that the soccer fields are looking very good He asked that when the goals are moved that they be anchored, to prevent injury to anyone should they climb on them Greg Moore made note and will check that this is done on a regular basis Ed Hersh added that the City had applied for a $500,000 grant from U.S. Soccer, and as of today, the application had not been rejected. We expect a response in late spring Ed reported that the construction of Pine Hollow Park was progressing nicely Some playground equipment has already been installed Groundbreaking may be planned for March or April Unfinished Business None at this time New Business Action Form 91 Review of City Council Retreat on February 2, 2002. Ed Hersh reported on the Annual Council Retreat. Council surveyed approximately 1500 residents with a 40% return rate The extensive report shared with Park Board the results of this survey including a Satisfied/Dissatisfied with City Service section with Parks coming in at 72% satisfied. Staff Issues included revenue and expenditure goals and discussion of overall city department's customer service Also covered was the acquisition of land from FEMA buyouts, review of Tree Ordinance and Park Dedication Ordinance. Action Form 42 Update Independence Park Concept Plan/Priorities Park Board members were updated and new members introduced to the proposed plan for redevelopment of Independence Park Council has directed staff to work with Park Board to review/revise the concept plan and prioritize each major section for development Lengthy discussion followed, centering on ideas for the Family Aquatic Center This included discussion of costs, management of this center Several members offered ideas and thoughts as to the best type of facility to offer the public Next was the amphitheater/pond area Discussion included options on what kind of activities could be held there, including summer concerts and plays The tennis complex was discussed as a fee -for -use basis Discussion also followed about pavilions and playgrounds The miniature golf course ended up last on the list of priorities Trish Matheson asked if another bond election would be held Ed Hersh said Council has the power to sell bonds to fund projects without going to voters first Dwayne Lim made a motion to recommend to Council the Independence Park priorities as stated Family Aquatic Center (including one parking area) Amphitheater/small pond 3 Large pavilion/parking area for 100 4 Playgrounds/picnic shelters/track 5 Tennis Complex 6 Lake 7 Miniature golf course Kenneth Geyer seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. With little further discussion, Trish Matheson moved to adjourn, Christian Corl seconded the motion Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this /3' day of 4. Dwayne L i , Chai Attest • YkLectkeat fr , 2002 Trish Matheson, Secretary