2001_02.07_Park Board Minutes 76
City of Kennedale
Minutes of
The Park Board
Regular Meeting – February 7, 2001
Vice Chairman Robert Duval called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Board members in attendance were, David Deaver, Robert Duval and Mitch Blan.
Members absent: Wayne Cordell and Yolanda Jones.
Staff present: Dave White, Project Coor dinator and Ted Rowe, City Manager.
Item No. 1 – Approval of the Minutes of the January 3, 2001 regular meeting. There
being no corrections or additions, th e minutes were declared accepted.
Item No. 2 – Update on Kidfish. The Kidfis h event was held on Saturday, January 27,
2001. Dave stated that the event had appr oximately 75 participants even though the
weather included heavy rain and very cold winds. The only sponsorships were obtained
through the efforts of Dwayne Collins and th e Street Department which totaled $1,500.
An additional $900 was paid by the City. Mi ke Hamilton, the Kennedale Fire Marshall
and his family voluntarily worked this even t. The largest fish caught was 12.5 inches
long. Dave recommended that future KidF ish events be scheduled after sufficient
sponsors have pledged the necessary funds to cover the cost of the event.
Item No. 3 – Discussion naming the park and lake. The Board discussed several names
for the lake (pond) and decide d that their original sele ction of “Sonora Park” should
stand, the lake (pond) should remain unna med, and the walkway should be named
“Brickyard Walk” after the old Kennedale Brickyard which removed clay from the
present site of the lake (pond) as they origin ally planned. It was also confirmed that a
historical plaque should be posted and a c ouple of brick rows should be placed in the
walkway. Dedication of the park and walkway is planned to coincide with the late Spring
Concert-in-the-Park which is scheduled for Saturday, June 9 th , 2001.
Item No. 4 – Concert in the Park Discussi on for June 9th. – Johnny D and the Doo Wops
have been confirmed at a cost of $1,250. Pl ans for constructing a stage and upgrading the
electric connections were discussed. This item will be continued at the next meeting.
There being no further business Vice Chairman Duval adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
ATTEST APPROVED
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