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August 11, 2004, 5:00 p.m. CF tCity Hall —Basement Training Room 6 / J
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX `011
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Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Gloria Aguilar Doninda Garza Anne Baker Sally Gavlik
Sandy Billfish Gregory Perkes Rome Gregorio Linda Hodge
David Cissna Hunter Young Karen Woodard K Chute
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair, Sandy Billish called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
Sandy Billish asked Margie Rose, Assistant City Manager to introduce the new Park &
Recreation Department Director, Sally Gavlik to all present. The Committee welcomed Ms.
Gavlik and thanked Ms. Rose for her help and guidance during her interim directorship.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF July 14, 2004
Davie Cissna moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Hunter Young seconded. The
motion passed.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: none
Sandy Billish introduced Buddy Sparks associated with Friends of the Parks who is a visitor.
(Greg Perkes arrived at 5:30 pm)
V. BUSINESS
A. Presentations
1. Bond 2004
Angel Escobar, City Engineer, gave a presentation on the Bond 2004 project and
requested input from the committee members. Questions were also answered by Mark
McDaniel, Assistant City Manager. Committee recommendations were as follows:
>More golf funding
>More Basic Neighborhood Parks funding
>Continue Sports Field Improvements
>Equistar Park should be named as the property for the Northwest Youth Football
League
>More park funding by adjusting the developer's participation
>HEB Tennis Center should be a source of revenue and made a separate issue
>Make the Bayfront project a separate issue
>Consider Windsport improvements to encourage tourist and as a revenue builder
2. Friends of the Parks
Charlotte Hutchinson gave a presentation on their Memorial Bench and Tree project.
Greg Perkes made a motion to support the Memorial Tree and Bench Project as
presented. Gloria Aguilar seconded. Motion passed.
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Additionally, Ms. Hutchinson reported their group has adopted Ben Garza Park and will
plant 5 trees during the Arbor Day Celebration. More youth activities are being provided
with assistance from the Police Athletic League.
3. Sculpture Garden
Michael Manjards presented his plan for a Sculpture Garden to be located about the
Watergarden area.
Dorrinda Garza made a motion to support the concept of a Sculpture Garden located in
the Convention Center, Watergarden, Arena area as proposed by Michael Manjams.
Greg Parkes seconded. Motion passed.
Michael Manjarris requested to give his Artesian Park Sculpture Presentation on the
September agenda.
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers-tabled
2. Recommendation of New Members
Discussion was held and members were polled. The committee recommends Buddy
Sparks and Carl Suding as new members. Staff will notify the City Secretary.
3. Review and Discussion of the Vision and Mission Statement-tabled
C. OLD BUSINESS - none
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
Director's Report
Sally Gavlik reported the TCA, STAR Award had been eamed by the Arts & Cultural
Commission, The presentation or announcement is planned for the Council meeting of
August 24". Summer programs are being completed and the regular Latchkey program will
begin.
Program Development
Dorrinda Garza wishes to relinquish the Chair to Gloria Aguilar. Ms. Aguilar accepted.
There was no meeting last month.
Finance
Margie Rose met with Rome Gregorio and Davie Cissna to review year to date figures
through the month of June. Also reviewed was a three mile radius of park land to help look
for availability of funds for park development. Mr. Cissna suggests the Trust Fund be
utilized to develop and improve the parks listed in the fund, keeping in mind their relation to
the Keystone Master Plan. Discussion followed. It was agreed that the Finance Sub-
Committee will review the fund and the Keystone Master Plan to bring suggestions to the
committee at their next meeting.
Park Dedication Ordinance
Anne Baker was absent. This sub-committee is working with the City's consultants, Duncan
Associates contracted to prepare the Unified Development Cord (UDC) that includes Park
Development and the Keystone Park issue of the Master Plan. Progress will be reported to
the committee.
Greens
Davie Cissna stated the need for a Surcharge Fund Reconciliation Report. The Surcharge
improvements have been well done and new programs are being Introduced. Rounds are
down 23% from this month last year and 15% year to date. At Lozano, the natural rough
and tall grass areas have been cut as a result of players requests. New yard markers have
been placed and look nice.
Mr. Cissna noted the previously provided Study of Comparable Cities would be easier to use
if divided by category instead of by City.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS—none
VIII. Request for Information, Agenda Items
2003-2004 Strategic Workshop and Goal Review
The Finance Sub-Committee will work on and report to the committee regarding the
Utilization of Trust Funds and the status of the Master Plan recommended Keystone
Parks.
Parenting Programs for Sports Groups
Artesian Park Sculpture Garden presentation by Michael Manjarris in September or
October
Latchkey Report in October or November
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Greg Perkes made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Davie Cissna seconded. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:35 pm.
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Sally Gavlik, Director
Par d Recreation Department