Item 2 – Presentation to TAAF 1999 Athlete of the Year

Tom Henry presented an award to Kyron McQueen, a 9-year old, who was elected Irving’s TAAF 1999 Athlete of the Year. Kyron participated in the peewee division of track last year and placed first and second in his events in regionals to qualify for state. At state, he came in third place in the 50-meter dash and first place in the long jump.

Kyron McQueen thanked the City of Irving for the award.

Item 3 – Council Action Report

Paul Gooch reported on the Parks and Recreation items that were approved at the May 11, 2000 and May 25, 2000 City Council meetings.

Councilman Dickens reported that “The Burb” newspaper in Las Colinas has asked him to be a contributing editor. Mr. Dickens accepted the offer and will be supplying articles and pictures concerning Parks and Recreation in Irving.

Item 4 – Chairperson Report

No report.

IPAR Board Meeting

June 12, 2000

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Item 5 – Action Items

A. Northwest Park Recreation Center Schematic Design

Casey Tate introduced the schematic design plans for Northwest Park Recreation Center. The existing recreation center has had structural problems and engineers have confirmed that the building needs to be replaced. Currently, there is a contractor that will start construction for site improvements, worth $850,000 - $900,000, the week of June 19. Jerry Q. Jeffery and Associates and City Staff have developed the plan for the new recreation center and site improvements. Staff has also received input from citizens regarding the design of the building at two previous community meetings.

Jerry Jeffery reported on the actual design of the new Northwest Park Recreation Center. The new Center will accommodate all present and future programs and will have a colorful, friendly atmosphere for users. The building will include a gymnasium, fitness center, locker rooms, restrooms, preschool/crafts area, game room, storage spaces, multipurpose classrooms and a kitchen. The site improvements will include a parking expansion, an entry plaza, concrete walkways, tennis courts, sand volleyball, landscaping, security lights and benches. Construction will start the summer of 2001 and the grand opening is planned for the fall of 2002.

Kay Oman, a citizen of Irving, stated that they have found the process for the development of the new Northwest Park Recreation Center very responsive. Citizens have been pleased that their insights, comments and ideas are being taken seriously and being integrated into the designs of the new recreation center. Seeking citizen input about this project has built a sense of community in the area.

Sanko Prioleau, a citizen of Irving, stated that the process for the development of the new recreation center has taken too long. The citizens are anxious to see construction starting on this project. He felt that plan presented is a successful plan and would like to see it get started.

Millie Smith, Advisory Council president for Northwest Recreation Center, stated that they are thrilled with the new plans. Citizens want to get this project started and are looking forward to it.

Paul Gooch commented on the remarks from citizens regarding the time that it has taken to develop the Northwest Recreation Center project. The bond program and schedule for this bond project was developed in 1994. When the bond schedule was developed, Northwest Park Recreation Center was the last project on the schedule. Every year the City Council approves bond funds to be sold and typically Staff follows the schedule that was originally adopted by a citizen bond committee. They have recently passed a $30 million bond program that will develop over the next 10 years. Mr. Gooch reiterated to the Board that scheduling issues, such as the issues citizens made regarding the current project at Northwest Recreation Center, would come forward to the Board in the recently developed bond program as well. Certain processes need to occur (i.e. selling the bonds, acquiring the land) before things start to begin. City staff understands the frustration citizens feel in the slow process of getting projects done in the bond program. The schedule for the development of the Northwest Recreation Center has not been

Casey Tate reviewed the Harrington Park Soccer Complex project. The 1994 and 1999 bond programs have made available $3 million for the development of the soccer complex. Two and one-half years ago the City acquired an additional 22 acres adjacent to the existing 25 acres at Harrington Park with the idea that a soccer complex would be built on that land. Gene Moulden, the staff Senior Landscape Architect, is managing this project. They have also hired an engineer to assist in the planning of an entry drive, water supply and sewer service and have opened proposals on architectural services to help with the design of the concession, restroom and maintenance buildings.

Goals of the project are to provide a high quality-playing surface with the soccer fields being game fields only. They will be putting in a state-of-the-art irrigation system and the grading of the fields will be created larger than the playing surface in order to shift them from year to year so that the turf will not wear out in certain areas. The park will also provide good vehicular and pedestrian circulation throughout the complex. Access to the complex will be off Beltline Road and parking will be made available in two areas. There will be 13 fields at this location and there will be a centrally located concession/restroom area with a pedestrian plaza and pavilion. The theme for the park will focus on the history of soccer. The central plaza of the complex will be designed to educate youth on the history of the world cup.

The schedule of the development of the complex will be as follows:

Ÿ Bid and Award March-May of 2001

Ÿ Construction Summer 2001 to September 2002

Ÿ Turf Establishment Summer 2002

Ÿ Opening of Complex Fall 2003

A. NRPA Conference Information

Gayle Averitt reported on the NRPA Conference that will be occurring October 11-15. Five Board members indicated they were interested in attending the conference. Four members were budgeted to attend (Roberta Carnley withdrew due to a scheduling conflict). Board members who stated that they were interested in going should be definite in their plans because staff will start making expenditures that include conference, hotel and plane reservations.

B. Director’s Report

No report.

C. Athletic/Aquatic Activities Update

The seasonal pools are open but have been impacted by weather recently. Staff is doing a fine job and the facilities are up and running.

The next 60 days will be busy in terms of tournaments occurring in boys baseball and the IGSL. Boys baseball will be starting their series of tournaments over consecutive weekends starting with local tournaments and ending up with sectional/regional tournaments. The IGSL will be very active this month as well leading up to the Fourth of July tournament.

D. Recreation Activities Update

Dwight Pinnix asked the Board which members would like to participate on the 4^th of July float. Jacqueline Madden, the Special Activities Coordinator, will be sending information out to those individuals who are interested.

E. Current Projects Update

Ÿ Rose Meadows Park – Bids open June 26-27.

Ÿ Lee Park Recreation Center – they are starting to put the roof up and most of the exterior brick is finished.

Ÿ Fritz Park and Towne Lake is getting closer to being completed.

Item 7 – Committee Reports

No committee reports.

Item 8 – Future Agenda Items

The Park Board will not have a regular meeting in July.

Paul Gooch recognized Chris Michalski for 15 years of service in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Item 9 – Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.