02.07.2007 PRB Minutes 49
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 7, 2007
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUIL DING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
CONFERENCE ROOM
WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
Chairman Duval called the work session to order at 6:01 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Robert Duval, Mike Bevill, David Smith, Michael Chandler, and
Donna Gerron.
Members absent: Mitch Blan and Yolanda Jones
Staff Present: Mark White, Director of Community Development; Larry Hoover, Community
Development Specialist; Lisa Cabrera, Park Board Secretary; Glenn Greenwood, Streets & Parks
Supervisor; Mike Soab, EDC Director; and Mark Spencer, Park Planner.
A. WORK SESSION
1. Discuss Park Master Plan, Grant Application, and Park Development
Mr. White gave brief summary of the Grant approval and future developments happening for the
parks in the City and then introduced Mark Spencer. Mark Spencer presented an overview of
the Park Master Plan and Designs for Sonora Park. Discussions were held concerning the next
steps in the process of the Grant and the development of the Sonora. Mr. Spencer assured the
Board that we can rearrange the park from the concept, but we could not deviate from the
amenities list that was submitted with the Grant application.
Chairman Duval recessed the work session at 7:00 pm.
Chairman Duval called the regular session to order at 7:05 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Robert Duval, Mike Bevill, David Smith, Michael Chandler, and
Donna Gerron.
Members absent: Mitch Blan and Yolanda Jones
Staff Present: Mark White, Director of Community Development; Larry Hoover, Community
Development Specialist; Lisa Cabrera, Park Board Secretary; Glenn Greenwood, Streets & Parks
Supervisor; Mike Soab, EDC Director; and Mark Spencer, Park Planner.
Chairman Duval appointed David Smith and Donna Gerron regular voting members for the purpose
of this meeting.
B. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to speak.
C. REGULAR ITEMS
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1. Approval of Minutes dated January 3, 2007
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Deaver.
Motion passed without opposition.
2. Discuss and Consider Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant Application for Sonora Park
Mr. Bevill made a motion to have Mr. Spenser bring a proposal next month to the Park Board to
begin construction plans for Sonora Park, seconded by Mr. Smith.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. Discuss and Consider Construction Improvements for Rolling Acres Park.
Mr. Bevill made a motion to recommend to City Council that Rolling Acres Park be constructed
in its entirety so that we do not lose any monetary savings and to request additional help with
funds over $100,000, seconded by Mr. Smith.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. Discuss and Consider Conceptual Plans Municipal Town Center Park Improvements
Mr. Soab made a presentation of the proposed Municipal Town Center Park and asked for input
of the Board as to which design of the two that were presented would be best for the City of
Kennedale.
5. Discuss and Consider Park Regulations to allow for non-motorized bicycles to be allowed on
the sidewalks at Sonora Park as requested by Mr. Joe Williams.
A short discussion was held about allowing non-motorized bicycles to be allowed on the
sidewalk at Sonora Park and then Mr. Bevill made a motion to remove the regulation that
disallows this, seconded by Mr. Duval.
Motion passed.
6. Receive Staff Report for Park Dedication Fund
Mr. White presented the current balance of the Park Dedication Fund to the Board.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Duval adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm.
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Robert Duval
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Lisa Dawn Cabrera
Park Board Secretary