PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2006
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM June 26 Regular Meeting. These minutes
were considered because the July meeting was cancelled, due to lack of quorum.
Mr. Frazier moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. Boetcher. Mr, Boetcher, Mr. Frazier, and Mr. Campbell voted to approve. Motion carried 3-0. Ms. Green and Mrs. Hammond did not vote since this was their first meeting.
3. COMMUNITY COMMENTS. none
4. PARK DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
A. Mr. Boetcher asked about the no-show by the Four Mints, the August 13 summer concert group. Mr. Carr explained that no explanation had been received, and that the group’s contact information was disabled. He noted that this was the first time in 75 concert performances that this had happened. He will check with a group which usually contracts playing dates for the band to determine a reason.
B. Master Plan. Mr. Carr stated that a draft copy of the Parks Master Plan will go into packets for the Parks Board on Friday. Also, the Plan will be on the Safety Committee agenda on October 2. Mr. Campbell then explained the concept of a Master Plan to the two new Board members, Ms. Green and Mrs, Hammond. Mr. Carr continued by saying that the Parks Board will review the Plan at the September meeting. If the Safety Committee takes action at their next meeting, the Plan will go to council in October. Mr. Campbell stated that a $7-million dollar cost was the figure he had heard related to realizing all facets of the Plan. Mr. Carr said that the figure was arrived at by estimating that the Parks & Rec revenue stream for the next few years projects to around $5-million dollars.
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C. TENNIS COURTS UPDATE. Mr. Carr explained that the work is almost complete. The crew needs to install the net posts. He added that the new synthetic surface will be good for 25 years; so, in essence, we have a brand new facility.
D. JOINT PARK DISTRICT. Nothing to report.
E. NATURE WORKS Update. Disc Golf Course: Mr. Carr reported that the site of the new water tower has not been determined. He has requested a 6-month extension for a contributing grant until the site is determined. The decision should come soon. Mr. Campbell asked if getting the extension was difficult. Mr. Carr said that there had been no problem. Mr. Carr further explained that Paul Jay, who designed the disc course at Hoover, is designing our course for free.
5. RECREATION AND OTHER EVENTS. Mr. Boetcher complimented the
brochure for autumn classes and programs. Mr. Carr explained that the staff had stayed in the office until 7 pm that night as a service to those residents who couldn’t register during the normal business hours. Mr. Boetcher asked if the school had made the fieldhouse available for winter P & R activities. Mr. Carr answered that P & R will be using it on Sundays. Mr. Carr then mentioned the weekly column in the Times-Sun, which he believes has helped Parks & Recreation events and programs.
6. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Carr explained a project submission to the state budget,
which he had been directed to choose and submit. The project submitted will be improvements to the Sycamore Park Amphitheater, which will include higher ceilings and dressing rooms, among other things. It is already in the Master Plan, so it would be an appropriate award.
Mr. Campbell officially welcomed the two new Board members, Susan Green and Yulanda Hammond.
7. ADJOURNMENT. Mr. Boetcher moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Frazier.
All aye. The meeting was adjourned at 8 pm.
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Respectfully submitted
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Don Ross, Board Recorder
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Steve Carr, Parks and Recreation Director