CITY OF PICKERINGTON
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE RD.
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2007

 

REGULAR MEETING
 7:30 P.M.

 

1.         ROLL CALL.  Mr. Frazier called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Frazier, Ms. Green, Ms. Hammond, Mr. Boetcher and Mr. Pawloski all present.  Others present were: Steve Carr and Krista Tuttle.

 

2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 23, 2007, Regular Meeting.  Mr. Boetcher moved to approve; Ms. Green seconded the motion.   Mr. Frazier, Mr. Pawloski, Ms. Green, Ms. Hammond and Mr. Boetcher voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 5-0.

 

3.         COMMUNITY COMMENTS.  None. 

 

4.         PARK DEVELOPMENT / IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. 

 

A.     Joint Park District Update:   On hold.

B.     Nature Works – Disc Golf Course – Update:  Mr. Carr reported that the Disc Golf Course work is progressing quite nicely and hopes to open mid to late September 2007.  The concrete pads are scheduled to be poured June 27th and 28th for the 19 baskets and 32 anchor assemblies.  The board asked about plans for a shelter and course signage.  Mr. Carr stated that the Parks and Recreation’s Master Plan includes a small shelter and that there will be tee signs and general playing rules signs posted. The impact of the course to the adjoining neighborhood was discussed.  The course was designed to limit the impact to the neighborhood.  The course is an 18 hole course with 1 practice hole with all throws going away from the houses.  The course is screened on the east by a tree line and the southern side view of the neighborhood will be limited to 3 tee boxes and 1 basket. Mr. Boetcher asked about any opportunities for disc golf lessons.  Mr. Carr answered that the Columbus Flyers Disc Golf Club has offered to conduct a clinic and the clinic will be available in the Parks and Recreation’s program guide.

 

 

 

C.     Simsbury Park Entrance/Parking Lot – Update:  Mr. Carr reported a contract for $165,000 has been accepted.  The contract will include the access road and 54 parking spaces. 

 

 

5.         REVIEW NEW FACILITY USE POLICY.  Mr. Carr covered the requests and actual use of the baseball and soccer fields.  The analysis of the data was that the additional insurance requirement has had some impact on the usage of the fields.  The board decided to review the policy again in the fall.   

 

6.         RECREATION AND EVENTS.    Mr. Carr updated the Board on the Summer Program.  The evening swimming lessons were a great attraction and were all filled.  Tween Swim Night attendance was great for the first night but fell off a little for the second night.  The Giant Eagle Summer Concert Series continues to be popular as does the Friday Flicks. 

 

7.         OTHER BUSINESS.  The Board inquired about the efforts to minimize the noise at the skate park and Mr. Carr reported that the noise abatement improvements have stop due to current litigation against the City of Pickerington. 

           

8.         ADJOURNMENT.  There being nothing further, Ms. Green moved to adjourn; Mr. Boetcher seconded the motion.  Ms. Hammond, Mr. Boetcher, Ms. Green, Mr. Frazier and Mr. Pawlowski voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 5-0.  The Parks and Recreation Board meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M., June 25, 2007.

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

 

 

 

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Krista Tuttle, Recorder

 

 

 

 

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Steve Carr, Parks and Recreation Director