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01-25-2021 Agenda SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD NORTH CENTER 3501 MORNING DR SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78108 1-19-21 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page - 1 - AGENDA Monday, January 25, 2021 AT 5:30PM CALL TO ORDER HEARING OF RESIDENTS This time is set-aside for any person who wishes to address the Parks Advisory Board. Each person should fill out the speaker’s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 5 minutes. Discussion by the Board of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered. REGULAR AGENDA DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the November 16, 2020 regular meeting. 2. Trails Update – Discussion and/or action regarding trail updates on the Great Northern Trail, East Dietz Creek Trail, and West Dietz Creek Trail. (L. Shrum) 3. Community Circle Park Master Plan – Discussion and/or action on the proposed Community Circle Park Master Plan in the area of the Schertz Dog Park, Schertz Skate Park, and Community Circle Drive. (L. Shrum) 4. Joint Meeting with City Council – Discussion and/or action regarding the upcoming joint meeting with City Council on March 23, 2021 at 6:00 pm. (L Shrum) REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1-19-21 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page - 2 - 5. Requests by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for item (s) to be placed on future agendas. 6. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members • City and community events to be attended • Recognition of actions by community volunteers • Announcements by City staff: - Nature Discovery Series – 2nd Saturdays February - July - Daddy Daughter Dance/Mother Son Dance – Feb. 5, 6 - Virtual Kick Cancer Pep Rally & Run – March 6 - BVYA Opening Day – March 20 - Easter Egg-stravaganza – March 27 • New department initiatives ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I, ANALYSE MIRANDA, PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD LIAISON OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS THE 22nd DAY OF JANUARY AT 4:00 P.M. WHICH IS A PLACE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. Analyse Miranda Analyse Miranda, Schertz Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Secretary I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD ON THE DAY OF ___ JANUARY 2021. Title: Advisory Board Liaison This facility is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicapped parking spaces are available. If you require special assistance or have a request for sign interpretative services or other services, please call 619-1030 at least 24 hours in advance of meeting. SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING DATE & TIME: November 16, 2020; 5:30 PM LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz TX – Schertz Civic Center Bluebonnet Hall Board Members Present: Johnie McDow, Chairman; William Bosch, Vice Chairman; Floy Simmons; Shawn Moore; James Garvin; Carol Yauger; Jaime Acevedo Staff Present: Lauren Shrum, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services; Brian James, Assistant City Manager; Charles Kelm, Assistant City Manager; Mary Spence, Parks Board Liaison Others Present: Deseret Dawkins, YMCA Aquatics Director Call to order: Meeting was called to order by Mr. McDow at 5:38 PM. Hearing of residents: None Regular Agenda: Agenda Item No. 1. Minutes: Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes from September 28, 2020 meeting. Motion to approve the September 28, 2020 minutes as recorded of the Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting: Motion: Shawn Moore Second: James Garvin Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstains: 0 Approved: Yes Agenda Item No 2. Discussion regarding the upcoming joint meeting with Schertz City Council: Parks Board will hold a joint meeting with City Council to present a vision for parks projects. The joint meeting will have socially distant protocols in place. Ms. Shrum presented slides for consideration of possible agenda items/topics: Overview of Parks Department; Priorities of Citizens; Priorities of Parks & Recreation Board; Facility Contracts; Funding Options; Use of Contractors/Partnerships. Changes that have occurred to date in the department: 1. Transfer of responsibility/funds (phase 1) for non-park properties to Public Works/Facilities Maintenance – Baldwin Complex, Fire Station 2, Fire Station 3, Commercial Place. 2. Phase 2 (Schertz Parkway, Legacy Oaks, Country Club Blvd, Hubertus Rd) and Phase 3 (Library, Recreation Center, Aquatics Center, Senior Center) will transfer in future. Progress to date: Safety and maintenance of current inventory is the priority. The parks team is also focused on aesthetics, ADA compliance, and the addition of new parks and trails. Top priorities of citizens: 1. Parks Master Plan update-trails, open spaces, fitness trails with exercise options 2. Customer satisfaction rating – significant improvement from 47% down to 22% who feel Parks are not at their best. Top priorities of the Parks & Recreation Board: Trails – 1. Pedestrian Routes & Bike Lane project awarded December 1, to include Live Oak Rd. This will provide 7 miles of connectivity between Schertz Parkway and FM 3009. 2. Great Northern Trail will add an additional 8 miles in the northern part of the City 3. West Dietz Creek option 4. Challenge is balancing the funds available with the development taking place. There is an option to work with the developer to build part of the proposed trail to City specifications as part of the neighborhood agreement. Regional Parks- Crescent Bend Nature Park is an example of a regional park that has seen increased use during COVID-19. The 2-mile trail system in the park offers residents and visitors a great outdoor space for recreational walking, biking, and hiking. As the City looks to create a destination, regional parks would be a great resource. Partnerships with counties, local utilities offer opportunities to continue to grow this area. Funding – Many of the small projects identified in the last few years have been complete. The focus is now on capital improvement projects such as: Skate Park: Phase 2 and 3 funds needed are $1 million to complete. Community Circle Development: plan is in early stages of design Discussion occurred on funding sources – bonds. Quality of Life bonds in 2013 were well received and approved. If residents want trails, let us ask for and use the funds to focus on building and completing the proposed trail system. Discussion occurred on divesting parkland if the level of use serves a small group, such as pocket parks within a neighborhood. To divest parkland it must go on a ballot and citizens must vote to divest parklands but also to divest them there has to be someone willing to buy them and/or take them. Staffing – The City will add an additional 120 park acres in the next 5 years through developments on the books now. Staffing levels will need to increase to meet the demand. Discussion occurred on city requirements for parkland dedication. Can the requirements be increased or changed? With the proposed Parks Master Plan Update, this topic can be discussed. The plan update can change the City requirement, identify trail connectivity options between developments, and help plan future projects. Recreation Facility Contracts – Discussions have occurred between City Council and Staff on feasibility of City-run facilities versus contract services. Pros and cons exist. If City takes over operations, can the same level of service be maintained? Yes, but it would take time to hire and train the proper personnel. Are there any concerns having JBSA-Randolph offer free access to military families? The Y offers discounts to city residents, military families. For families living off-base, accessibility to a facility without driving on base is a plus. If services brought in-house, where do revenues go? Funds would be part of general fund. What is cost to bring services in-house? Along with personnel, equipment would need to be purchased for facilities. Parks & Recreation Priorities – Trails Regional Parks Funding and staffing for both above. Agenda Item No. 3 Requests by Advisory Board Chairman and Board Members: None Agenda Item No.4 Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and Board Members: Mr. McDow shared Fall Ball season is about finished. Basketball season has been canceled. Question – can a park bench be dedicated? Currently, there is no process in place. Mr. Garvin shared he has been nominated to the Irrigation Advisory Council of TCEQ; expects to receive notification in January. Requests from Advisory Board for Future Agenda: None Announcements by City Staff: Upcoming City events – Star Party, Crescent Bend Nature Park, November 28 Tree-Lighting Ceremony, City Hall, December 3 Holidazzle, Civic Center/McDow Sports Complex, December 5 Maskuerade, Pickrell Park, December 31 Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 PM. 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Secondary Entry Through Retail Center CIRCLE PARK -Master Plan November 12, 2020City of Schertz LUCK DESIGN TEAM These images are conceptual in nature and subject to change. No warranties of representation, expressed or implied, concerning the actual design, location or character of this plan is intended. This plan is not for permit or construction purposes. 2001000 Field 1 Field 4 Field 2 Field 3 Field 6 Field 7 Field 5 Appropriately marked-or not Credit: Christine Sutor Credit: www.dukeschool.org Governer’s Island Karsten Moran for The New York Times/ Designer: West8 Dublin Council Recommendations •Provision of wi-fi •Seating scattered •Tea shop / coffee-pod facility •A formal meeting place for teenagers with seating, •Area of activity with play structures Parking Accommodating Approximately 69 Vehicles Parking Accommodating Approximately 40 Vehicles Small Dog Park Large Dog Park 7 2922 4 5 4 Parking Accommodating Approximately 123 Vehicles Wrap Around Deck with Shade Canopy Parking Accommodating Approximately 67 Vehicles Relocated Trash Enclosure Sand Volleyball The “Box” Teen Pavilion Existing Training Tower To Remain Basketball Reflection Hill The “Circle” Sculpture Element Skate Park Animal Shelter Stone Seatwall 1-19-21 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page - 7 - 1-19-21 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page - 9 -