CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District for the Ace Reading Tutoring Intervention Program to be offered at Allison, Brooke, Metz, Govalle, Ortega and Zavala Elementary Schools. Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On September 9, 2014 the Concessions and Contracts Committee voted 2-0 to recommend the approval of this request. Staff: Patricia Rossett, patricia.rossett@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the renaming of the East Lawn of Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park. Presenter: April Thedford, Project Assistant, Parks and Recreation Location: 800 W. Riverside Dr. Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On September 8, 2014 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to recommend the renaming of the East Lawn of Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park to Vic Mathias Shores. Staff: April Thedford; april.thedford@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding exercising the final five (5) year extension available on the concession contract with Lee Kinser for operations of the Butler Pitch and Putt Concession. Presenter: Kevin Gomillion, Parks and Recreation Location: 201 Lee Barton Dr. Council Direction: On August 28, 2014 Council passed Resolution No. 20140828-155 directing the City Manager to negotiate with the Operator to revise the revenue sharing agreement to provide a larger share for the City, to improve the landscaping, and to provide ADA accessibility to the clubhouse while preserving its historic elements and report back to the Parks and Recreation Board and to Council no later than October 16, 2014. Staff: Kevin Gomillion; kevin.gomillion@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Request for Qualifications (RFQS) for the finance, design, development, management and operation of a municipal golf course at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. Presenter: Kevin Gomillion, Golf Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Location: 6614 Blue Bluff Road Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On September 9, 2014 the Concessions and Contracts Committee considered this item but took no action. Staff: Kevin Gomillion; kevin.gomillion@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Request for Qualifications (RFQS) for the finance, design, development, management and operation of a municipal golf course at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. Presenter: Kevin Gomillion, Golf Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Location: 6614 Blue Bluff Road Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On September 9, 2014 the Concessions and Contracts Committee considered this item but took no action. Staff: Kevin Gomillion; kevin.gomillion@austintexas.gov
Discuss size and nature of events at various Parks and Recreation Department facilities and the process for approval. Presenter/Staff: Jason Maurer, Sales and Events Manager, Parks and Recreation jason.maurer@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the approval of the Pease District Park Master Plan. Presenter: Kim McKnight, Preservation Planner & Cultural Resources Specialist Location: 1100 Kingsbury Street Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On September 8, 2014 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to recommend the approval of this request. Staff: Kim McKnight; kim.mcknight@austintexas.gov
E. BRIEFINGS 8. Donation Opportunity offered by American Honey Bee Protection Agency/Central Texas Bee Rescue for Beehives within the Park System – Meredith Gray, Conservation Program Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department F. DIRECTOR’S REPORT G. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS H. ADJOURNMENT
Sep 23, 2014 Parks and Recreation Board
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District for the Ace Reading Tutoring Intervention Program to be offered at Allison, Brooke, Metz, Govalle, Ortega and Zavala Elementary Schools. Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On September 9, 2014 the Concessions and Contracts Committee voted 2-0 to recommend the approval of this request. Staff: Patricia Rossett, patricia.rossett@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the renaming of the East Lawn of Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park. Presenter: April Thedford, Project Assistant, Parks and Recreation Location: 800 W. Riverside Dr. Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On September 8, 2014 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to recommend the renaming of the East Lawn of Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park to Vic Mathias Shores. Staff: April Thedford; april.thedford@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding exercising the final five (5) year extension available on the concession contract with Lee Kinser for operations of the Butler Pitch and Putt Concession. Presenter: Kevin Gomillion, Parks and Recreation Location: 201 Lee Barton Dr. Council Direction: On August 28, 2014 Council passed Resolution No. 20140828-155 directing the City Manager to negotiate with the Operator to revise the revenue sharing agreement to provide a larger share for the City, to improve the landscaping, and to provide ADA accessibility to the clubhouse while preserving its historic elements and report back to the Parks and Recreation Board and to Council no later than October 16, 2014. Staff: Kevin Gomillion; kevin.gomillion@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Request for Qualifications (RFQS) for the finance, design, development, management and operation of a municipal golf course at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. Presenter: Kevin Gomillion, Golf Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Location: 6614 Blue Bluff Road Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On September 9, 2014 the Concessions and Contracts Committee considered this item but took no action. Staff: Kevin Gomillion; kevin.gomillion@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Request for Qualifications (RFQS) for the finance, design, development, management and operation of a municipal golf course at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. Presenter: Kevin Gomillion, Golf Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Location: 6614 Blue Bluff Road Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On September 9, 2014 the Concessions and Contracts Committee considered this item but took no action. Staff: Kevin Gomillion; kevin.gomillion@austintexas.gov
Discuss size and nature of events at various Parks and Recreation Department facilities and the process for approval. Presenter/Staff: Jason Maurer, Sales and Events Manager, Parks and Recreation jason.maurer@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the approval of the Pease District Park Master Plan. Presenter: Kim McKnight, Preservation Planner & Cultural Resources Specialist Location: 1100 Kingsbury Street Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On September 8, 2014 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to recommend the approval of this request. Staff: Kim McKnight; kim.mcknight@austintexas.gov
E. BRIEFINGS 8. Donation Opportunity offered by American Honey Bee Protection Agency/Central Texas Bee Rescue for Beehives within the Park System – Meredith Gray, Conservation Program Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department F. DIRECTOR’S REPORT G. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS H. ADJOURNMENT