CITY OF PICKERINGTON
PARKS &
RECREATION BOARD
CITY HALL, 100
LOCKVILLE ROAD
MONDAY, MAY 24,
2004
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Mrs. Shankland called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Shankland and Mr. Boetcher present. Mr. Frazier and Mr. Campbell were absent. Others present were: Steve Carr, Lori Aberman, Paul Eddy, Daniel Johns, Sarah Laughery and Tom Laughery.
2. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2004, Regular Meeting.
Mrs. Ball moved to approve; Mr. Boetcher seconded the motion. Mrs. Shankland, Mrs. Ball and Mr.
Boetcher voted “Aye.” Motion carried,
3-0.
3. COMMUNITY COMMENTS. Mr. Eddy stated he has used the skate park, however, he feels the ramps are not challenging enough for experienced skaters. The tops of the ramps really should not be rubber it restricts the speed that you get coming down the ramp. He continued that he feels the park is set up more for beginning skaters. Mr. Eddy stated he does like the park but feels there are additional improvements that could be made so it could serve the needs of all of the skaters in the community. He continued it is a good starter skate park. Mr. Carr inquired of Mr. Eddy if the City would add more equipment to the skate park in the next few years what would he suggest they add. Mr. Eddy stated it would good to add a mini-pipe or half pipe. He continued the largest skating population is between the ages of 12 to 15 years old. Mr. Eddy inquired as to whether there was any water available at the skate park, other than the water available back at the shelter house. Has the City thought about putting a water fountain or a faucet closer to the skate park? Mr. Carr stated that is something they could do in the future. Mrs. Shankland stated a faucet would be less expensive to install. Mr. Eddy stated any closer source of water would be appreciated.
4. PARK DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
A. Parks Master Plan – Update. Mr. Carr stated the current facilities inventory would be completed this spring.
B. Skate Park – Update. Mr. Carr stated he has met with a paving company
in regards to paving a path from the drive to the Skate Park. A couple benches will be installed. There has been very little vandalism, just some writing on the concrete pad. Mr. Carr stated he is looking into the possibility of installing some kind of a turnstile at the entrance to help deter kids from entering the skate park with their bikes. Safety Committee decided to open the skate park and exclude bikes basically for insurance and liability purposes. The City is in the Central Ohio Risk Management Association pool with three other cities and none of the cities in the pool allow bikes in their skate parks.
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C. Handicap Garden – Update. The City is still waiting on the State funding
for this project.
D. Sycamore Park Improvements
(1) Dam Repair (NatureWorks Grant Project) – Update. The City
Engineer is working with ODNR to get the repair plan approved. Once it is approved the work will commence. This project has already been approved.
E. DeWolfe Property (Clean Ohio Conservation Grant Project) – Update.
The City Attorney is handling the negotiations for this property. Mrs. DeWolfe has requested a 30- day extension to consider the City’s offer.
F. Putting/Chipping Green – Update. Mr. Carr stated he will visiting a
company’s installation in Pataskala with the City Golf Pro. There are two companies that have made proposals and they will be testing both surfaces.
G. Sycamore Park Tennis Court – Update. Mr. Carr stated research is being
completed for the courts resurfacing. They are looking into a new product that is guaranteed for fifteen years.
5. RECREATION AND EVENTS
A. Summer Programs/Special Events. Mr. Carr stated the Summer brochure
has been distributed. Registration is going strong and some classes are already full. Some of the new class offerings include swimming lessons through the Swim Club, a reading club, a writing workshop and yoga for children. Summer movies and Summer Concerts are also listed in the brochure.
B. Sports Programs. Summer softball is going well and there have only been
three rainouts so far.
6. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Boetcher inquired as to whether there have been any more discussions regarding the Fieldhouse. Mr. Carr stated he plans to discuss that with Mr. Stemen when he talks to him about obtaining a school site for the Summer Playground program.
Mrs. Ball inquired as to whether another survey will be done in regards to the community’s support of a recreation center. Mr. Carr stated Mayor Shaver is very supportive of a community recreation center. Mr. Carr stated former Parks Board members have discussed the possibility of creating a Joint Park District with the Township. The boundaries could be based on the school district boundaries. The formulation of a Joint Park District would actually help with the development of a
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recreation center.
7. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mrs. Ball
moved to
adjourn; Mr. Boetcher seconded the motion. Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Shankland and Mr. Boetcher voted “Aye.” Motion to adjourn carried, 3-0. The Parks and Recreation Board meeting adjourned at 8:18 P.M., May 24, 2004.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Lori L. Aberman, Deputy Municipal Clerk
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Steve Carr, Director of Parks and Recreation