03-01-1989
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
March 1, 1989 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
The March 1, 1989 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order
by the Chairman, Harry Montgomery at 7:05 P.M. in the Edgewater City Hall.
Members present were: Harry Montgomery, Kirk Jones, Jeff Ridgdill and Sue
Pezanowski. Lawrence Lanchoney was excused. Also present was David Garrett/
Recreation Director/Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Superintendent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Ridgdill moved to approve the minutes of the January 4, 1989 meeting and
Mrs. Pezanowski seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
PARK BOARD PRIORITY ITEMS
At the January meeting, it was decided to make a priority list, something the
Board could strive for that wasn't already in the works or planned for. Items
brought up were Bike Paths and a Golf Course, but the Board felt that private
enterprise would provide a golf course and bike paths were really already in
the works. After much discussion, it was determined that open space park land
should be the number one priority, as without land, nothing could be accomplished.
The second priority item was a gymnasium and all the Board felt this was a project
that would benefit the whole community and was badly needed. Third was a lighted
basketball court and fourth was further trying to extend our recreation programs
to include such activities as softball, archery, teen dances, etc.
PROPOSED RECREATION ACTIVITIES/KAYAKS AND CANOES
The Park Board discussed the comments given back to them in reference to the
proposed kayak and canoe classes at Menard-May Park. The proposal had been re-
viewed by the City Attorney, City Manager, City Engineer, Police Chief and other
Department Heads and it was their belief in general, that the liability issue
would not make this proposal feasible at this time.
PARK HOURS
As requested by City Council, the Park Board discussed the needs to establish
operating hours of the City's parks. After receiving recommendations from the
Recreation Director, Police Chief, and discussions from previous meetings, the
Board agreed that the following guidelines suggested by Mr. Garrett, be used in
establishing park hours. Parks remaining open 24 hours would be fishing and boat
launching sites surrounding the Indian River and city lakes. Areas to be closed
at 11:00 P.M. through sunrise would be parks or portions of parks designed and
built for after dark activities and which have lighted activities such as tennis,
racquetball, shuffleboard, ballfields, playgrounds, etc., and hours would be
posted. Areas to be closed from sundown to sunrise would be parks designed for
day use only and which have no direct lighting provided. Mr. Ridgdill moved
that Mr. Garrett's recommendations be sent to Council as guidelines for park hours.
Mr. Jones seconded the motion and it CARRIED 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS
IMPACT FEE MONTHLY REPORT
There were no questions concerning the Impact Fee Report. Mr. Jones asked if the
recreation impact fee suit was still in litigation and Mr. Garrett informed him
that it was.
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PARKS AND RECREATION MONTHLY REPORT
Mr. Garrett was brief with his monthly report, stating that Veterans Memorial
Park has been completed and the dedication ceremony would be held on March 18,
1989 at 11:00 A.M. He also noted that soon the grading, leveling, and sod work
would begin at Whistle Stop Park for a new practice field. He mentioned he
had spoken with a representative from D.B.C.C. who may want to have tennis
lessons again this summer. The Baseball Clinic held the previous week was
mentioned and Mr. Montgomery noted there was a very good turn out and was
really worthwhile to the players and coaches. Mr. Garrett said he had spoken
with Lynne Plaskett/Acting Planning and Zoning Director, in reference to the
parcel of land we are considering for the Community Development Block Grant
program. Mrs. Plaskett said she had spoken with the Block Grant represent-
ative and he stated that our project had inadvertently been put "on hold"
and the appraisal work for the parcel would be started this month.
There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Jones moved to adjourn,
seconded by Mr. Ridgdill. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 P.M.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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March 1, 1989