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12-07-1988 o o CITY OF EDGEWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD December 7, 1988 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL MINUTES ROLL CALL The December 7, 1988 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by the Vice Chairman, Kirk Jones, at 7:09 P.M. in the Edgewater City Hall. Members present were: Kirk Jones, Lawrence Lanchoney and Sue Pezanowski. Harry Montgomery was absent and Jeff Ridgdill was excused. Also present was David Garrett/Recreation Director/Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Superintendent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Lanchoney moved to approve the minutes of the October 5, 1988 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Pezanowski and CARRIED 3-0. OLD BUSINESS Community Development Block Grant Mr. Garrett stated Lynne Plaskett, Planning Assistant/Grant Administrator is presently working with the Block Grant representatives to proceed with the plans to put a park in the north end of town. Mr. Lanchoney asked if the proposed site has been surveyed and Mr. Garrett replied that the Block Grant representatives are taking care of the surveys and appraisals at this time, and will give us the results when completed. NEW BUSINESS Amending the By-Laws Mr. Jones asked the pleasure of the Board in amending the by-laws to reflect that it is the responsibility of the Screening Committee to interview and refer candidates to the City Council for filling positions on the Park Board. Mr. Lanchoney moved to accept the by-laws as amended and Mrs. Pezanowski seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3-0. Christmas Program Mr. Garrett stated that the Library will be having a Christmas Puppet Show in the Community Center at 6:30 P.M. on December 12th. After the puppet show, Santa Claus and his elves would arrive by fire truck, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree by Mayor Mitchum at 7:00 P.M. Santa Claus will then proceed to the Community Center where he will visit with the children and pass out candy canes. Update On All Parks Mr. Garrett began his update with Veterans Park, stating that everything was under- way and should be completed within 60 days. The bids for the restrooms, fishing pier, revetment and parking lot were awarded and the parking lot is already completed. He proceeded by saying that a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant has been applied for by Lynne Plaskett to complete Phase II of Whistle Stop Park. However, we would not hear until late next year if we receive the grant. Mr. Garrett continued saying the Department is now out for bids on the land clearing for the remaining 7; acres at Whistle Stop Park, and that should be cleared soon. He went on to Rotary Park, noting that we are now awaiting the funds to be released from the state for the $50,000.00 grant which was given to the City. At this time Mr. Jones asked if there was a possibility that in the future the City's racquetball courts could be made to regulation with four walls instead of the present three walls. Mr. Garrett said that when the Whistle Stop courts were built, they allowed for a possible fourth wall to be added and also there is still room to the west of the present courts to add additional courts if the need arose in the future. Proposed Recreation Activities Mr. Garrett stated he had received a proposition from a Mr. Robert J. Bilskie of Edgewater, who wanted to operate a concession in Menard Park to rent out kayaks o o Proposed Recreation Activities Continued canoes. Mr. Garrett said he explained to Mr. Bilskie that City Ordinance does not allow operation of concessions in City parks, but possibly something could be worked out where the man could give lessons in conjunction with a City rec- reation program. The Board discussed this at length and Mr. Lanchoney moved that the Park Board should make an effort to find a way to promote this kind of lesson instruction in the park and get away from the concession part; to promote something which will add to the use of the park and to bring this back at the next meeting with a full Board to review this proposition again. Mrs. Pezanowski seconded the motion and it CARRIED 3-0. Impact Fee Monthly Report The Impact Fee Monthly Report was read by the secretary and Mr. Garrett also noted that $74,000.00 had been budgeted for Veterans Park and $37,000.00 would be reimbursed and also that $27,000.00 was budgeted for Whistle Stop Park to finish the first phase projects, such as playground equipment and pavilions. Parks and Recreation Monthly Report The Board reviewed their reports and Mr. Lanchoney questioned the vandalism that has been happening in the parks. Mr. Garrett said there had been a problem with the kids breaking into the timer boxes at Whistle Stop Park, so they could run the lights on the racquetball courts later than 11:00 P.M. No further questions were asked of this report. Mr. Lanchoney asked if the City had a Comprehensive Plan for Recreation and was told that they do. He asked that it be reviewed by the members at the next Park Board meeting, and all agreed it should be put on next month's agenda. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Jones asked for any further business, and there being none, Mrs. Pezanowski moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Lanchoney. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Minutes submitted by Barb Kowall Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board December 7, 1988