07.05.2006 PRB Minutes 37
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – JULY 5, 2006
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUIL DING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
CONFERENCE ROOM
7:00 PM
Chairman Duval called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Mitch Blan, Robert Duval, Yolanda Jones, and Mike Bevill.
No members were absent.
Staff Present: Mark White, Director of Community Development; Larry Hoover, Community
Development Specialist; and Glenn Greenwood, Streets & Parks Supervisor.
A. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to speak.
B. WORK SESSION
1. Park Master Plan and Grant Proposals.
Mr. White addressed the Board concerning resubmitting the Park Grant Application. Staff has
talked the County about preparing a letter stating that they are willing to help with a sidewalk as
well as paving the parking lot this will help us gain points in the grading of the grant. Mr.
Spencer suggests that the Board look into updating the Developer’s Fees. The State has
lowered this grant amount from $1,000,000 to $800,000. A brief discussion was held on
pledging dollars from the Park Development Fund for the grant application.
2. KYA’s Contract\Contract Compliance.
No discussion was held on this item.
C. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Discuss and Consider Park Master Plan or Grant Proposals and recommend Park
Development Fund Contribution to State Grant.
As a result of the discussion held during work session, a motion was made.
Mr. Bevill made a motion to recommend to Council to contribute out of the Park Development
Fund a multiple of $26,600 not to exceed $300,000, seconded by Mr. Deaver.
Motion passed unanimously.
A discussion was held regarding the preliminary budget for the grant and then a motion was
made.
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Mrs. Jones made a motion to accept the preliminary budget as presented, seconded by Mr.
Bevill.
Motion passed without opposition.
2. Discuss and Consider Master Plan for Rolling Acres Park.
Mr. White briefed the Board on the Council’s desire to move forward and design and build the
land that was dedicated to the City in the Rolling Acres Subdivision. A lengthy discussion was
held among the members of the Board and the staff as to what would be a good design for this
park and if it is worth it to the City to develop this park.
3. Discuss and Consider Pavilion or Other Improvements to City Park.
No discussion was held on this item.
4. Receive Staff Report for Park Dedication Fund.
Mr. White updated the Board on the Park Dedication Fund balance.
5. Discuss Park Board membership.
Mr. White addressed the Board on the Council considering passing and ordinance to allow for
appointing alternates for the Park Board.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Duval adjourned the meeting at 8:45 pm.
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Robert Duval
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Lisa Dawn Cabrera
Park Board Secretary