05.03.2000 PRB Minutes70
CITY OF KENNEDALE
MINUTES OF
THE PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – MAY 3, 2000
Vice Chairman Robert Duval called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Board members in attendance were Robert Duval, Yolanda Jones, Mitch Blan, and David Deaver.
Wayne Cordell was absent.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, City Manager
ITEM NO. 1 – Approval of the Minutes of the April 5 th , 2000 Regular Meeting. There being no
corrections or additions, the mi nutes were declared accepted.
ITEM NO. 2 – Select a Secretary as per the Park Board Ordinance for Minute Keeping.
The Board agreed that using a staff member to perform secretarial duties including keeping
Board Minutes would be signific ant assistance. Ted Rowe committed to have Miss Chrissy
Knapp begin those duties with the June Meeting.
ITEM NO. 3 – Concert in the Park Discussion for the last two weekends in May.
Lorna Hoover briefed the Board on her attempt to hire a band for the May/June time period
without success. Also, the May/June period wa s discussed as not presenting enough time for
effective advertisement and preparation. Fall dat es are available for the preferred band (Broken
Arrow) and would allow for proper preparation. Lorna was asked to attempt to sign Broken Arrow
for an October date – 7 th preferred, or the 21 st . The price of approximately $1,750 was deemed
acceptable, however, that fee would have to be pai d rain or shine. (Action: Lorna Hoover)
ITEM NO. 4 – Discussion Concerning Park Dedication Fees.
Ted Rowe briefed the Board that the City Council had acted favorably on the Board’s
recommendation to increase the per acre Park Dedication Fee from $175 to $500 per lot of
residential development.
ITEM NO. 5 – Consider recommending 1 acre dedication per 75 residential lots.
The Board had previously indicated a favorable inclination to recommend that future Park
Dedications be based on the requirement for 1 acre of land per 75 residential lots instead of the
present 1 acre per 100 lots. The Board reaffirmed their preference and directed Staff to proceed
with an appropriate Public Hearing and Agenda Ite m on the next available City Council agenda.
(Action: Ted Rowe)
ITEM NO. 6 – Staff Report – Status of Projects.
City Councilwoman Nita Vaughn briefed the Board on her interest in their work and in children’s
recreational activities in general. She also stated that she did not want to intrude, but wanted to
be supportive of their effort s. Councilwoman Vaughn then recommended that the Board
considered naming the proposed new walkway after Sonora Fenoglio. Ted Rowe reminded
Board members of the recent legislative changes t hat prohibits “General Discussion” from public
meeting agendas. Rowe then briefed that gr ant materials had been requested from the State
Parks and Wildlife Department for use in applying for support of a Youth Recreational Center. A
Primary School staff member was identified as being proficient in grant writing and who would be
invited to attend the next Board meeting. Rowe also briefed that the City Engineers were
preparing plans for the park walkway wh ich is funded in this year’s budget.
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There being no further business, Vice Chairm an Duval closed the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
ATTEST APPROVED
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