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Park Board
Regular Meeting, January 16, 2006
The Park Board of the City of Anna held its regular meeting at 7:00 pm, Monday, January 16,
2006, at the Anna City Hall, 101 N. Powell Parkway, to consider the following items.
Call to Order.
In the absence of the chairman and vice-chairman of the board, Elizabeth James was selected
to preside at the meeting. The meeting was Galled to order by Ms. James at 7:08 p.m.
2. Roll Call.
Members present included Elizabeth James, John Loyd, Angie Tales, and Mollie Young.
Chairman Jon Hendricks arrived at 7:18 and presided over the meeting from that point.
3. Consider and take action as desired regarding park element of development
agreement for properties located south of E. White Street and east of DART rail
line, owned by the Skorburg Company and Primrose Partners (presentation by Mr.
Ryan Betz).
Mr. Ryan Betz, representing the Skorburg Company and Primrose Partners, was recognized to
discuss a proposal for park land and fees for the Primrose, Belmont Farms, and Town Center
developments. After considerable discussion a proposal that included the following elements
was suggested:
a. A total of 18 acres of park and open space area, an undetermined acreage along an
unnamed creek at the southeast comer of the Hayslett tract, and a trail area along
the Atmos Energy gas easement would be dedicated to the City. The value (price
per acre) of this acreage would be negotiated.
b. The remainder of fees due to City (the balance of the fees due based on $750 per
acre less the value of the donated area) would be paid in park fees as lots are
platted.
c. All park fees from the development would be spent inside the development.
d. Good public access to the Hayslett tract would have to be ensured.
Any person needing assistance with participation should contact the City Secretary's office at 972-924-
3325 at least 48 hours before this meeting. The City Hall of the City of Anna is accessible to physically
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Ms. Young moved that the board recommend the proposal as presented above. Ms. James
seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 5-0.
4. Update and take action as desired regarding east side park site.
Mr. Lawrence noted that plans and specifications were being developed for the Smith Street
project, which is the access road to the park site. Utility and fence relocation would be occurring
within the next few weeks. No additional work was being done on the actual park site.
5. Update and take action as desired regarding City Park (TPWD) project.
Mr. Lawrence stated that negotiations between the City and the ISD appeared to be in the final
stages and that he believed that the governing bodies would approve the agreement in
February.
6. Discuss potential park area in CR 367M/. White Street area.
Mr. Lawrence advised the board that a 20 acre tract adjacent to the proposed elementary
school located on CR 367 (Ferguson Parkway) was available for purchase. He had viewed the
property which was a very attractive piece of land with a large natural spring, a pond, a large
barn, and a storage building. He also noted that the land was located in an area which contains
most of the city's current population and does not have any current or proposed future
parklopen space land. A large creek separates the land from the school site but it could be
bridged to make a connection between the two areas. The land is adjacent to the part of the
school site that would be available to the City for public park development.
The board suggested that Mr. Lawrence discuss the matter with the city council and come back
to the board for a formal recommendation.
Consider update to Park Plan.
No discussion or action was taken on this item.
8. Financial report.
Mr. Lawrence presented the board with a current report on Parks Department revenues and
expenditures and Park Trust Fund (developerfees) status.
9. Discuss items as desired by Park Board members.
No discussion or action was taken on this item.
10. Staff reports and items for discussion.
It was noted that the Park Pian should be updated as part of the review and revision of the
City's Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan.
Any person needing assistance with participation should contact the City Secretary's office at 972-924-
3325 at least 48 hours before this meeting. The City Hall of the City of Anna is accessible to physically
handicapped persons.
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Several members noted that one of the members had not been attending meetings and that the
council should consider a replacement so that the board could act with a full complement of
members.
Ms. James asked if any further action had been taken on the equestrian trail. Mr. Lawrence
responded that TXU officials had indicated willingness to allow use of their easement for a
pedestrian and equestrian trail. The board asked that the City staff pursue this issue as quickly
as possible.
Mr. Loyd suggested that the staff revisit the location of the tennis courts on the plan for Slater
Creek Park. He suggested that the courts be moved away from the skate park area in order to
discourage skaters from using the courts as a skating rink.
11. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m
Any person needing assistance with participation should contact the City Secretary's office at 972-924-
3325 at least 48 hours before this meeting. The City Hall of the City of Anna is accessible to physically
handicapped persons.
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