09.06.2006 PRB Minutes 39
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUIL DING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
Chairman Duval called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Robert Duval, Mike Bevill, David Smith, Yolanda Jones, Michael
Chandler, and Donna Gerron.
Members absent: Mitch Blan
Staff Present: Mark White, Director of Community Development; Larry Hoover, Community
Development Specialist; Lisa Cabrera, Park Board Secretary; and Glenn Greenwood, Streets and
Parks Supervisor.
Chairman Duval introduced Mr. Smith, Mr. Chandler, and Ms. Gerron as newly appointed Park
Board Members
A. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to address the Board.
B. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Receive citizens and staff comments regarding Rolling Acres Park Improvements / Master
Plan
Chairman Duval announced that we would have an informal discussion with the citizens that
showed up for the public hearing. A discussion among the Park Master Planner, the Board, the
Staff, and the citizens ensued with ideas of what would be the best options for this park. The
following items were discussed concerning this park: parking, a concrete walking trail, half-
court basketball court, open play area, lighting, curfews, benches & rest areas, city limit sign,
grass & wildflower preserve, a small playground, and to irrigate or not.
C. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Discuss and Consider Rolling Acres Park and Park Master Plan Improvements
The Board asked Mr. Spencer to take the ideas discussed in the Public Hearing and create a
workable plan for this park and present it at October’s Park Board Meeting.
2. Discuss and Consider Restroom Facility at Sonora Park
Mr. White informed the Board that the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has
budgeted $50,000 in this year’s budget for the construction of a restroom facility at Sonora
Park.
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3. Discuss and Consider Pavilion or Other Improvements to City Park
No discussion or action was taken on this item.
4. Discuss Town Center Concept
Mr. White discussed with the Board the Town Center Concept that Mr. Soab, the Economic
Development Director, is in the works of developing for the City of Kennedale.
The Park Board has asked that an invitation be extended to Mr. Soab to make a presentation to
the Board at the November 2006 meeting.
5. Receive Staff Report for Park Dedication Fund
Mr. White updated the Board on the Park Dedication Fund.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Duval adjourned the meeting at 8:08 pm.
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Robert Duval
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Lisa Dawn Cabrera
Park Board Secretary