05.09.2002 Parks & Rec MinutesParks@FA Recreation Committee Workshop
601 S=hurch Street
ProsFirst Baptist Church
Thu r�rI May 9, 2002, 7p.m.
Those Present: Darin Riggs, Karen Williams, Randy Turner, Steve Witt, Bob Jameson and Julie
Larios.
Call to order, Chairman Darin Riggs called the workshop to order at 7:10 p.m.
Darin Rigs reviewed minutes of last meeting and discussed new park maintenance log. Karen
Williams produced a copy of a service request order from the city of Plano to use as a guide.
Darin discussed the process of communication with other town committees. Waiting for new PISD
superintendent to take office in order to hold a meeting sometime in June. Still trying to arrange
workshop with Planning and Zoning.
A calendar of sports events from PSA was requested.
Discussion concerning the clarification of the ordinance that asks for 5% of land used in a
residential development be devoted to a park. The park must be a city, not a private park, with
amble parking and access. Also the development of a description and classification model
concerning the various types of parks is needed.
Discussion of an article to be printed in the Eagle Talon — what to include, deadline is Tuesday,
May 14, 2002. Karen will contact Janet Phillips.
Main Street Park:
Girl Scout Tree donation for memorial of September 11, 2001. Bob and Steve to decide
location and watering issues.
JWI maintenance issues — budget and contract specifics.
Timeline for completion of Phase I to be May 15th. Steve Witt to work on PA system
purchase, scoring tables construction, dugout covers completion. Grass, dirt and sprinkler systems
improvements on hold till after baseball season.
Future projects:
Hayes Park —no discussion.
Main St. Park Phase II — no discussion.
Soccer fields — Blackwatch soccer team sponsorship of new fields at elementary school.
Bob Jameson to contact.
Long-range plans will require help of city planner and master plan committees. Darin will
try to schedule meeting with new City Planner for insight and suggestions.
Next regular meeting to be held May 16, 2002.
Daneig�zChairman
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Jul' arios, 5ecmta