Item 4 – Citizen Inquiry

A. Paintball in Parks

Mr. Aldaco of Irving spoke and gave stats on the sport of paint ball. He is asking the City to provide a vacant piece of land designated for paint ball use only. Mr. Aldaco answered questions from staff and board members. Paul Gooch said the staff will do research and see what impact it would have on the City. This item will be put back on the May agenda as a citizen inquiry to give the Staff and Mr. Aldaco time to do more research.

B. Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Site

Mr. Richard Hose, Treasurer of the RC Flyers Assoc., spoke to the board about the hobby and sport of radio controlled airplane flying. Lynn Morgan, the owner of Wild Bill’s Hobby Shop also spoke about the sport. The club is asking the City for land designated for the use of radio controlled airplanes. Staff and board members had questions for Mr. Hose.

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Item 5 – Action Item

A. Review and Endorsement of Proposed FY 2005-06 Budget

Paul Gooch briefly reviewed the budget with board members. Kevin Reno made a motion to endorse the proposed FY 2005-06 Budget. Ed Bowers 2^nd the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

B. Review and Endorsement of North Lake Ranch Park Improvements

Casey Tate made a Power Point presentation showing the proposed improvements to North Lake Ranch Park. Casey answered questions from board members. Matt Davis made a motion to endorse the North Lake Ranch Park improvements. Melissa Davis 2^nd the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

C. Naming of Three Parks with La Villita Development

The Department has worked with the developer of La Villita, Cousins Properties, on three parks within the PUD and is in the process of building the first of the three parks. The developer has committed to build all three of the parks at their expense of approximately $1.2 million and donated the parks to the City as public open spaces. Proposed park names have to be reviewed by the Park Board for endorsement and then the recommendation will be sent to City Council for adoption. Upon discussion of board members, Carol Wood made a motion to table the naming of the parks until the May meeting. Daisy Staples 2^nd the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Item 6 – Information Items

A. Director’s Report

B. Athletic/Aquatic Activities Update

Chris Michalski advised the board that things are going very well and league play has started. Chris said we have 10 active programs with over 5500 participants. Several major tournaments are coming up and Chris encouraged all to attend.

C. Recreation Activities Update

Dwight Pinnix updated the board on several upcoming events including the Health Fair at Heritage Senior Center on 4/15-4/16/05, the Cimarron Flea Market, the Northwest Park Spring Yard Sale and Cinco de Mayo celebration at Lee Park. Dwight also brought to the boards attention that the recreation centers are having more Focus Group meetings on the Town Hall concept. Dwight answered questions from the board members including questions from Amy Rogers regarding the Therapeutic Program at Lively Pointe.

D. Current Projects Update

Casey Tate updated the board of the ongoing projects.

Sue Cicherski along with Amy Rogers, Melissa Davis and Carol Wood formed a committee to update the Parks and Recreation Board Manual of Procedures and By-Laws. After several meetings, the committee has revised the Manual of Procedures and By-Laws. Melissa gave a copy of the revisions to staff and board members to review for adoption at the May meeting.

Item 8 – Future Agenda Items/Open Discussion

Paintball in Parks

Naming of Three Parks with La Villita Development

Therapeutic Program

Revisions of Manual of Procedures and By-Laws

Item 9 - Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.