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MINUTES
ANNA PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
ANNA CITY HALL, 111 NORTH POWELL PARKWAY
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019, 7:00 PM
Park Advisory Board Members Present:
Dana Ward, Aubrey Johnson, Elden Baker, Joe Crowder, Jon Hendricks, Eirik Hansen, Andy
Michrina
Staff Present:
Ashley Stathatos, Matt Lewis, Jennifer Watson
No Park Board Members were absent.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Danna Ward called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
The Parks Advisory Board said the invocation and pledge of allegiance.
3. Citizen Input.
Stan Carver spoke at citizen comments.
4. Consider/Discuss/Action on Christmas Tree Lighting at Sherley Heritage Park.
Staff gave a report on the activities planned for the Christmas Tree Lighting event. The event
is in partnership with the Historical Society and Greater anna Chamber of Commerce.
Activities include opening of the train depot, smore’s, hot cocoa, big slide, arts & crafts,
singing and more. Jon Hendricks volunteered to be the tree sponsor.
5. Consider/Discuss/Action on Dedication of Train Depot to the City of Anna.
Staff provided an update on the status of the train depot at Sherley Heritage Park. Since the
train depot is sitting on City parkland, it needs to be dedicated to the City. The Historical
Society would, also, like to dedicate the train depot to the City. The City Attorney is working
on dedication documents for an upcoming City Council meeting.
6. Consider/Discuss/Action on Facility Use Agreement for Train Depot at Sherley
Heritage Park.
The Historical Society would like to operate the inside of the train depot as a museum. They
will furnish it, keep it clean and operate it. The City will maintain the outside of the train depot
and fix any maintenance issues that arise. Eirik Hansen made a motion to support a facility
use agreement between the Historical Society and the City. Joe Crowder seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
7. Consider/Discuss/Action on Dog Park Grand Opening.
Staff provided an update on the status of the dog park. Improvements are almost complete.
A ribbon cutting and grand opening is being planned for Saturday, December 14th. Staff is
planning fun activities for our furry friends.
8. Consider/Discuss/Action on Dog Park Rules.
The Park Board went over the proposed dog park rules presented by staff. Changes were
made to the rules to allow three dogs per owner, allow dog treats only for training purposes
but no dog food or human food in the dog park and no glass containers. A motion was made
by Eirik Hanson to approve the dog park rules with the above noted changes. Elden Baker
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
9. Update on Green Ribbon Project.
Staff provided an update on the timeline of the Green Ribbon Project. Construction should
commence in Anna on median improvements along FM 455 in the Spring.
10. Update on Parks Master Plan.
Staff provided an update on the Parks Master Plan. Submittals from interested firms are
supposed to come in prior to the next Parks Board Meeting.
11. Discussion on Grant Opportunities.
Eirik Hansen performed research on grant opportunities. His findings include:
-We need to know what we want if we are going to go after grants for a sports complex
-The more acreage the better
-Surrounding cities that we compete with have large sports complexes
-Geer Park is not big enough for a major sports complex
Staff noted that this type of research is in Council’s Strategic Plan. At the beginning of 2020,
the Parks Board will be receiving research from staff on these issues.
12. Consider/Discuss/Action on Items from Andy Michrina.
a. Baseball Backstops in City Parks
Andy wanted to know why the backstops went up without coming before the Park
Board. Staff’s response was that the backstops were budgeted and not capital
improvements. No action taken.
b. Future Development of Bryant Park
Andy would like a concept plan and to put the backstops in Bryant Park. Staff noted
that the backstops have been cemented down, but they can be moved. The Parks
Advisory Board did not take action.
c. Concept Plan of West Crossing Park,
Andy would like to know the status of the playground equipment in West Crossing
Park. The developer decided to not move forward with installation of the playground
equipment in West Crossing Park because West Crossing park credits were used for
Lakeview Park, so they are not available. The Parks Advisory Board did not take
action.
d. Wall at Lakeview Park
Andy wants to know why the wall was not built at Lakeview Park as noted on the
concept plan. He would like the lake wall installed. After the lake was dredged and
the water remained very shallow at the lake, staff consulted the City Engineer. The
City Engineer recommended the wall not be installed. Staff followed his advice. The
Parks Advisory Board did not take action.
13. Approve meeting minutes for previous month’s meetings.
Elden made a motion to approve the September Park Board meeting minutes. Eirik
seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
14. Future Agenda Items.
The Parks Advisory Board would like to discuss the naming of future parks. Staff will do
research and bring to the Parks Advisory Board at a future meeting date.
15. Adjourn.
Eirik made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm. Andy seconded the motion. All in
favor. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes:
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Dana Ward
Parks Advisory Board President