Park Board Minutes - 03/27/2008Wichita Falls Park Board Meeting
March 27, 2008
W.F. Recreation Center
Room 202, second floor of the Library
60011' Street
1:33 p.m.
Presiding:
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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Alan Donaldson /Chairperson
Members Present: Alan Donaldson, Dennis Kays, Elmer Emory,
Mary Ward, Sharon Roach, Randy Holt, Patricia
Thompson and Penny Miller
Members Absent: Peg Marquart, Robert Riddle and Justin Perez
Staff Present: Jack Murphy and Lisa Jensen
City Council Representative: Ray Gonzalez
Guest: Terry Points, Glenn Jamison, Dave Clark and
Beverly Bolin
CALL TO ORDER:
Alan Donaldson called the meeting to order at 1:33 pm. The minutes of
February 28th meeting were put before the board and Elmer Emory made
the motion to approve the minutes as written. Dennis Kays seconded the
motion and they were approved unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT:
Jack Murphy gave the departmental report. Softball has started and
construction on the four new fields is coming along well. Trees were
planted at the new Complex and the Skate Park project. The paving of
parking lots in the future will be done by a new interpretation of the
building code. This may require the Skate Park and Softball Complex
parking lots be paved instead of using a compacted gravel base. Phase #1
of the Flyover landscaping is in progress and Phase #2 will start next year.
Pat Thompson was sworn in as the newest Park Board member.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Some Park Board members attended the joint City Council and Park Board
meeting on March 11, 2008 to hear the presentation by the Comprehensive
Plan consultant Dennis Sims. Randy Holt suggested the Park Board
members attend more City Council meetings.
Dennis Kays talked about Lake Wichita being more active in the past and
suggested we need to get back to that activity level. Splash Pads were
mentioned by the consultant and are large areas with water shooting up
and out like a water sprinkler. The cost of running the swimming pool was
mentioned. Mary Ward mentioned that lifeguards need to be 18 years old.
Jack Murphy talked about the 10 year plan.
Ray Gonzales informed the Park Board about the 4B plan and how they
were interested in funding projects for the Parks but right now the 4B plan
is a little short of funds.
Dave Clark spoke about a future 2020 vision plan. April 8, 2008 at the
Library at 3:00 p.m. will be a presentation by the consultants. April 22nd
will be another presentation with a focus on the downtown area. Mr. Clark
also talked about completing the trail around the city._ Dennis Kays had
questions about purchasing land for new parks for Dave Clark.
The Park Improvement Committee consists of Penny Miller, Dennis Kays,
Alan Donaldson, and Sharon Roach. They talked about also being on a
committee for the new 2020 vision.
OTHER:
Guest, Beverly Bolin with Country Club Estates would like to see more
color in the Hamilton Park area. Penny Miller asked about putting flowers
in the area.
Ray Gonzales talked about a soccer mom complimenting the City. Sharon
had questions for Terry Points. Alan Donaldson talked about recycling and
would like to see David Lehfeldt invited to next Park Board meeting.
Penny Miller has been to the transfer station to see recycling process.
Dennis Kays mentioned that the new light bulbs have mercury in them.
Randy Holt mentioned recycling of water and Ray Gonzales talked about
dumping in the river.
Ray Gonzales talked about flowers as a project. Terry Points talked about
the maintenance on bulb beds.
Elmore Emery asked about the decision on the Wee- Chi -Tah structure and
was informed the City Council has received the recommendation of the
Park Board.
Rachel Brown and Public Information will clean up the Wichita River along
Lucy Park and the Trail on the weekend of March 22, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT: Elmer Emory made the motion to adjourn and Randy Holt
seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 2:54 p.m.
Signature: Dnt
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Alan Donaldson/Chairpemon