Park Board Minutes - 08/23/2012Wichita Falls Park Board Meeting
August 23, 2012
W.F. Recreation Center
Room 202, 60011 "' Street
1:30 p.m.
Presiding:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
City Council Representative:
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Penny Miller /Chairperson
Penny Miller, Sharon Roach, Peg Marquardt, Stephen
Priester, John Fritzsch and John Hirschi
Alan Donaldson, Stephen Garner, Ben Filer, Nancy Howell
and Mike Rucker
Jack Murphy and Genice Wilson
Mary Ward (Absent)
CALL TO ORDER:
Penny Miller called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm. Penny introduced Mike Lange to the
board. He gave a presentation regarding an indoor recreationfacility for swimming, field
games and other amenities.
The minutes of April 26th, 2012 were put before the Board. A motion was made by John
Hirschi to approve the minutes and seconded by John Fritzsch. They were approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
A motion was made by Peg Marquardt to consider ordinance prohibiting shooting
projectiles in the parks. It was seconded by Stephen Priester and was approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
Penny Miller and John Fritzsch, with the new sub committee "Friends of the Parks ",
discussed what they have done to get some people interested in this and ask that the board
members talk it up with friends and groups to get more interest in becoming a friend of the
parks.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT:
Projects -
1. Circle Trail:
2.9 mile Holliday Creek section is nearing acceptance by TXDOT.
Seymour Highway & Barnett Road sections may be finished by October. We are
planning a dedication event in the new Wichita Bluff Open Space parking lot for both
trail sections in October.
Biggs & Mathews is preparing three options for a 775 foot long bridge feature in the
Wichita Bluff Open Space. Continuing work on the acquisition of nine parcels of land
for trail ROW along the Wichita River and the approximate 2 mile trail section
alignment.
Signage on existing trails to be installed after final design acceptance from the sign
and way finding consultant fd2s.
2. 4B Lake Wichita shore improvement:
The wildlife observation platform is finished.
The contractor has begun the two ramps from the dam trail to the shore. City Council
approved this week an additional $23,000 that will allow construction of the floating
pier that could be completed by October.
3. 4B District V park improvement:
Property Management is continuing acquisition work on the five parcels adjacent to
City View Park and the 8.5 acre parcel on Jo Ann St. adjacent to Lions Park.
Engineering is in design phase for the pond in Expressway Village Park and the two
bridges in Sunset Terrace and Lions Parks.
4. 4B lake Wichita Park Radio Control runway improvement:
City Council and the 4B Board award a grant of $15, 000 to the WF Radio Control Club
for their replacement of the existing shelter and installation of two bleachers.
Expanding the micro tube drip irrigation to Netafim drip tubing in Expressway Village Park to
gauge the resources required to expand the irrigation to the some 5,000 largest trees.
Lake Wichita Park Off Leash Dog Facility association is planning a fund raising event. The
first improvement may be a water source and drinking fountain.
Preliminary annual budget approved by City Council this week that includes:
1. A mowing and edging program for TXDOT highway rights -of way.
2. Signage for trails and parks.
3. A four wheeler for trail maintenance.
4. Relocate Parks from two existing maintenance shops to the former US Army Reserve
facility on 9"' Street.
5. Replacement of a failing north wall of the Log Cabin.
Bluegrass Festival went very well at the new location at the Cowboy Church on US 281
south.
Planning expenditure of surpluses in four Fund 280 special recreation accounts for
improvement to the 50 Plus Zone, Recreation programs, and park facilities.
Summer programs finished successfully including the camps, track & field, concerts, and
Lucy Pool.
The Recreation Department is planning a three concert series in Lucy Park in October that
will have out of town bands for special attraction.
OTHER ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn meeting at 2:58 pm.
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