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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Meeting
January 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.
Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall ..„--(23h5g\
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 9"\
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Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
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Garrett Dorsey Teresa Carrillo Sally Gavlik
Dorrinda Garza Russell Stowers K Chute n
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Rene Gutierrez Billy Delgado `'/
Gregory Perkes Chris Semtner ��‘'/
Jaime Pyle Doyle Curtis OCY
Buddy Sparks Richard Thompson
Carl Suding
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Hunter Young
I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair, Hunter Young called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting, December 13, 2006
Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the minutes. Greg Perkes seconded. Motion passed.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC
Rick O'Brien of 7137 Pharaoh Drive,with Sail Corpus Christi expressed appreciation for the committee's
work.
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATIONS -none
B. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Art Zeitler gave a PowerPoint presentation detailing the Town Clock Project for Heritage Park by the
Rotary Club. He distributed a packet for the committee's review.
Cad Suding made a motion to support the Rotary Club Town Clock Project at the Heritage Park site.
Dorrinda Garza seconded. Motion passed. Greg Perkes abstained.
C. NEW BUSINESS—none
D. OLD BUSINESS
1. Heritage Park Plan Update
Sally Gavlik said staff has talked with Leon Loeb and is compiling information but has not
formulated a plan yet. Rental Rates are also being developed. Chris Semtner is consulting with Bill
Durrill on that aspect. A presentation will be made when the plan is complete.
2. Staff Wish List Update
Sally reported two divisions have forwarded their Wish List. The Heritage Park section is quite
lengthy. Staff will remind divisions of this project and bring a more complete list to the February
meeting.
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE:
Hunter Young stated the committee did not meet in December. Mr. Young requests a separate
income/expense report per org. It was decided the Enterprise Funds would be presented first.
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GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE:
Carl Suding stated the committee did not meet in December.
Sally Gavlik answered questions about the Oso Golf Course/ TX A&M University Expansion project. Ms.
Gavlik said the determination will be made at the Executive and Council level. This will be an item on the
Council meeting of January 161". Staff will report to the committee as permitted. Hunter Young requested
the City Manager provide a report in February.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE:
Jaime Pyle said their committee met, reviewed the plats and supports the staff recommendation. Ms. Pyle
expressed appreciation to Richard Thompson for his work with the planning and development committee.
In answer to a question about the UDC progress, Sally Gavlik reported the meetings to date were
organizational. Additional information will be provided as progress is made. Carl Suding volunteered to
serve on the Landscape Review Committee for this UDC project.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Dominda Garza stated the committee did not meet in December. Monthly communiqués have been
scheduled to begin in January to keep staff and the committee in touch. The committee will continue their
research for an alternate sportsmanship class. Ms. Garza complimented staff, Daniel Vargas, for the way
he handled a confrontational situation at the Natatorium.
DIRECTOR:
Sally Gavlik reported Carl Suding and Greg Perkes will attend the Legislative, Walk the Halls event with her
in Austin on January 17th. Representative Hildebrandt will introduce the parks bill at 1:30 on the capitol
steps.
The Art in the Park at Sherrill Park project associated with the Texas International Yacht and Jet Show was
approved by City Council.
Due to a scheduling conflict,the committee changed the February meeting date to Monday the it
Our new Assistant Director, Robert Armistead is scheduled to arrive on February it.
The new Recreation Superintendent, Stacie Talbert is scheduled to arrive on February 5th
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The department is having difficulty filling Park Planner position. The job description will be provided so
committee members may assist with recruitment as possible.
Monthly Division Reports will be given at the end of the program so question and answer time will not be
constricted. The Athletics Division will present in February.
Ms. Gavlik will call attention to special articles from the NRPA and TRAPS magazines. This will keep the
committee updated with trends of the industry.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Billy Delgado provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Enrichment Funds Projects, the CDBG projects,
and the 2004 Bond Projects completed this year under.
Discussion was held regarding the need for lights at the Al Kruse Tennis Center, and cracks on the recently
resurfaced tennis courts of the HEB Tennis Center. The pot holes by the new boat ramp will be fixed with
the resurfacing project for that area. The drive way at Dick Runyon Field needs to be evaluated for repair.
The increased use of Corpus Christi Beach with the new boardwalk project was noted. Staff was requested
to check into the possibility of vendors for Corpus Christi Beach. It was also suggested that a report be
designed to show the recent park improvements, and a map showing the parks locations be made for public
distribution. These could be used as marketing for future funds.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS
Sally Gavlik noted a possible upcoming committee vacancy. The members were encouraged to remind
qualified applicants to provide the City Secretary's Office with completed forms.
The committee retreat is being planned for after March 1".
Are there any small parks to be dissolved? Sally Gavlik said the department does not have any park land to
be released at this time. She also reminded the committee that park land to be sold or disposed of must be
approved by the voters before action can be taken.
Buddy Sparks expressed appreciation for Sally Gavlik's professionalism and noted tremendous changes
since her arrival. Ms. Gavlik noted a good staff and thanked the committee for their recognition.
The status of the upcoming CDGB Grant process was requested. Staff is meeting to compile our priority list
that must be submitted by January 26'". Staff will provide a copy of this list to the committee. Staff was
asked to find out if the downtown area qualifies for CDBG funding.
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VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS
An update on the Pattern Book for the Oso Creek project was requested for February.
What can the committee do to help with the downtown sidewalks and sign issue? A presentation by Yvonne
Haag was requested for February.
An update on the Coliseum's status was requested.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Buddy Sparks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Jaime Pyle
seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Hunter Young at 6:22 pm.
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4ally Gavlik, Director
Parks and Recreation Department