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Meeting Minutes
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Wednesday,March 1,2023 5:30 PM City Hall,6th Floor Conference Room
SPECIAL MEETING
A. Call To Order/Roll Call
Chair Mejia called the meeting to order and a quorum was established with Vice Chair
Twila Stevens absent.
B. Unfinished Business - Discussion & Possible Action
1. 23-0394 Sherrill Park Master Plan: Presentation by Turner-Ramirez Architects
Phillip Ramirez, Principal architect with Turner-Ramirez Architects, presented item "1"
as show above. The conceptual renderings for Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park
(SVMP) detail the proposal of additional monuments and amenity improvements. At
present, Sherrill Park does not include memorials dedicated to each branch of the
armed services. The intention is to provide appropriate memorials to honor each
branch for individual contributions. It is proposed to rearrange the placement of
existing monuments to provide a more organized and thoughtful approach to the
course of the Park. Mr. Ramirez stated that branches/memorials could be placed in
chronological order and respective to a specific war. It is also planned to elevate
existing memorials that are placed in the ground to allow for improved viewing.
Several additional monuments have been offered to enhance the Park. One being a
"main-sail" from the USS City of Corpus Christi submarine; a US Army UH-1 and a
Bell Huey Helicopter. A larger shade structure is a proposed amenity in the Plan and
highlighted as a central gathering point of the Park. It is designed with amphitheater
like seating to accommodate events and the Veteran's Band; to provide sufficient
shade/wind protection. Mr. Ramirez also pointed out a proposed, new SVMP park
entrance sign to encourage visitation.
After the presentation, the floor was opened for PRAC comments/questions. A
handout was provided to PRAC members cataloguing public input from the two
Community Engagement meetings that took place on February 15, 2023 and
February 23, 2023. PRAC favored the idea of interactive features such as "QR Code"
signs to provide educational information.
Robert McNabney asked if it would be possible to obtain and feature the entire USS
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Corpus Christi submarine and not just the main sail. Thomas Cronnon raised a
question asking if City Staff has considered expanding SVMP to include Old City Hall
Park. During future construction, a concern was expressed for the possible relocation
of SVMP ceremonies and where they could be held. Chair Mejia suggested that tree
planting include other local trees besides palm trees. PRAC also asked if a total
budget has been determined for the Plan; if enhancements will be considered for
Capital Improvement Projects. It was also noted that a budget for maintenance will
need to be considered.
After the discussion cocluded, PRAC unanimously approved a motion of support for
the conceptual Master Plan and the City's effort to enhance Sherril Veterans Memorial
Park. PRAC further asked City Staff that they be periodically updated regarding
project schedule and milestones.
C. Public Comment
As a point of order, Chair Mejia opened the public comment period. The public
comment period was closed with no one coming forward.
D. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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