James Dickens advised the board members that the Budget Retreat will begin August 18^th. Paul Gooch informed the board of the approval of the Professional Services Contract with Terracon Engineering to establish a municipal setting district for the Heritage Senior Center site. Paul also advised the board of the approval of the Standard Assurances required as part of the application process between the City of Irving and Dallas Area on Aging extending the 2005-2006 Nutrition Service contract through the end of fiscal year 2007.

Item 3 – Chairperson Report

No report this month.

Item 4 – Action Items

A. Endorsement of Cimarron Park Aquatic Center

Casey Tate gave the board some background information on the project. The 2006 bond sale includes funding for the design of the Cimarron Family Aquatic Center. The City has hired the consulting firm of WHJ Architects to design the pool and the related buildings. The project has a construction budget of $2.6 million and is projected to begin construction in the summer of 2007.

The Family Aquatic Center will be an outdoor seasonal pool which will be constructed in the southeast corner of the park. The Schematic Development Plans attempt to provide a wide range

of amenities for lap swimmers, adult swimmers, teenagers and elementary age children. There is also a toddler pool for the parents with young children.

Tony Jeffry of WHJ Architects presented the schematic plans for board members showing the change of the lap lanes to 25 meters as requested by Staff. Tony answered questions from several citizens that were in attendance. Chair, Roberta Carnley asked the audience if anyone would like to speak on the subject. Several citizens took turns speaking to the Board. Roberta closed the item on the floor and returned back to the board members. Upon hearing requests from citizens wanting a fourth lap lane to be put in the plans, Paul Gooch said he would include a fourth lane. There was discussion between board members and staff. Matt Davis made a motion to endorse the Cimarron Park Family Aquatic Center to include an additional lap lane. Melissa Davis 2^nd the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

B. Endorsement of Lively Pointe Schematic Design

Casey Tate briefly updated the board on this project. The 2006 bond sale includes funding for the design of the renovation and expansion plans for the Lively Park Youth Center. The Architects, Jerry Q. Jeffery and Associates, have worked with Staff to gather user input and have prepared a Schematic Development Plan which shows the renovation and expansion plans for the building. The project has a construction budget of $1.7 million and is projected to go out for bidding in the spring of 2007.

Jerry Jeffery showed a power point presentation to the board and discussed the plans. The renovation plans will re-use as many of the existing walls within the building as possible, to maximize the budget.

The overall project includes constructing a new gymnasium, and renovating the existing building to create new spaces for a large multi-purpose room, television room, billiards room, an arts and crafts classroom, two multipurpose classrooms, computer lab, video games area, fitness room, restrooms, lobby area, staff control center and offices, storage and a snack cantina.

The Schematic Design Plans were reviewed with citizens/users at a July 20^th Community Meeting and the attendees indicated that they supported the plans.

Board members asked questions of staff. Ed Bowers made a motion to endorse the Lively Pointe Schematic Design. Chuck Kirk 2^nd the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

C. Endorsement of Proposed Fee Increases

Paul Gooch advised the board and citizens attending the meeting of the reason we are asking for the fee increases. As part of the FY 2006-07 Budget Preparation Process, the City Manager requested that each department submit new revenue generation possibilities. Of the items submitted by the Parks and Recreation Department, the following fee increases are being considered for implementation.

(1). Increase the membership fee at Heritage Senior Center from $5 per year to $10 per year.

(2). Increase the photo ID fee at all recreation centers and Heritage Senior Center as follows:

• Residents from $3 per year to $5 per year

• Non-residents from $24 per year to $30 per year

• Corporate from $12 per year to $25 per year

(3). Increase adult athletic team usage fees from $10 per team to $5 per player.

(4). Increase picnic shelter rental fees as follows:

• Small shelter from –0- to $5 per hour

• Medium shelter from $5 per hour to $20 per hour

• Large shelter from $10 per hour to $20 per hour

In addition, the recreation center classes and program fees will be increased to ensure a 10% overall increase in recreation center revenues.

The board heard several citizens speak in opposition of the fee increase for the adult athletic teams. After the floor was closed for open discussion, the board discussed the fees with staff.

Karen Harmon made a motion to endorse this item with the amendment of the athletic fee increase being $30 a team instead of $5 per player. Chuck Kirk 2^nd the motion. The motion passed.

D. Endorsement of TABC License Request by Twin Wells Golf Course

During the past twenty years, the golf environment has become very competitive. With the over building of golf courses and declining rounds of golf within the metroplex, courses are having to lower fees and create new revenue opportunities. Twin Wells Golf Course permits alcohol consumption by ordinance. A high majority of courses permit alcohol by purchase through the course versus individuals bringing their own alcohol, as is the case at Twin Wells.

Twin Wells Golf, LLC is requesting approval to obtain a license to sell beer only at Twin Wells Golf Course. This request is submitted to improve overall revenues, attract more rounds of golf, and secure a safer environment through the control of alcohol sales.

Staff answered questions from board members. Marcy Brown-Marsden made a motion to endorse the request to obtain a TABC License. Ed Bowers 2^nd the motion. Motion carried.

A. Proposed Park Bond Program

Paul advised the board that the information in the packet was for them to be aware of what the Council appointed Bond Committee is considering. There is a change in the information that was sent out in the board packet. Paul is not sure if item 10 for the Irving Veteran’s Memorial Park will go in the Park Proposition or as a separate item. Another change is that Twin Wells Golf renovation has been increased by one million dollars to put in a brand new irrigation system, general cart path repairs and landscaping improvements. Paul answered questions from board members.

B. Director’s Report

C. Athletic / Aquatic Activities Update

Chris Michalski informed the board that the seasonal pools will be closing soon.

D. Recreation Activities Update

Dwight Pinnix advised the board that we have had a wonderful summer.

E. Current Projects Update

Information in board packet.

Item 7 – Future Agenda Items/Open Discussion.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.