2005-08-09 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON AUGUST 9, 2005, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the public hearing to order at 7:12 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Kevin Cole
Richard Tetens
Woody Owens
Larry Marcott
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Absent: Councilmember Charles Viktorin
Pearland Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board
Chairperson
Vice -Chairperson
Board Member
Thomas Gibbs
Ben Carranza
Dalona Niland
Others in attendance: Parks and Recreation Director Rhonda Cyrus; Recreation
Superintendent Michelle Dunn and Senior Center Program Coordinator Kathryn
Ketchum.
PURPOSE OF HEARING — MASTER PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN.
STAFF REVIEW
Parks and Recreation Director Rhonda Cyrus and Brent Keist with Lane Kendig gave an
overview regarding Chapters 1 through 4 of the proposed Pearland Parks and
Recreation Master Plan.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Michael Klaus, 5016 Groveton, addressed Council and stated he has concerns
regarding the Shadow Creek Park and the land that will come into the City after the park
is constructed. He is also concerned about the Zychlinski Park. Mr. Klaus stated the
parking lot at Centennial Park is currently always full. The proposed lighting for the
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parks is a concern. In closing, he expressed his concerns about the parks and having a
place for the water when it rains.
Kyle Stone, Pearland Girls Softball, addressed Council and stated he is concerned that
the Plan does not show anything for a softball field. Mr. Stone asked Council to provide
him with some answers regarding the City helping the Dad's Club get a softball field.
Roy Simmons, Pearland Lions Club, addressed Council and stated that the Lions Club
may be interested in the future of sharing a facility with the City and making the facility
useful to the rest of the City.
Mayor Tom Reid stated the Dad's Club started in the 1960's and was a volunteer
organization, as it is today. Mayor Reid stated the City has assisted the Dad's Club with
lighting.
Tom Gibbs addressed Council and stated that he lives in the area right next to the
Dad's Club, and agrees the City should be involved. He stated the area is not very
attractive. He has worked with the Homeowners Association and found land in his
neighborhood that could be used for practice fields. In closing, Mr. Gibbs stated he is
concerned with the lighting at City parks and asked that the City meet the light pollution
laws.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mayor Pro -Tem Kevin Cole stated it has been a dream of his for many years for the City
and the Dad's Club to be partners. The Dad's Club has turned down offers the City has
made to help out. City Council was able to assist with a grant for lighting for some of
the ball fields in 1997. Mayor Pro -Tem Kevin Cole stated he feels the City should let the
Dad's Club know what is going to be in the Parks Plan so they do not waste money and
time duplicating services.
Councilmember Larry Marcott stated the survey results, on the adequacy of facilities
that are provided in the community by age group, seems to be inadequate for youth as
well as young adults. Those answering the Survey show that 29% of the City of
Pearland is 18 years of age or under.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the
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