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08-13-1986 o (.)~ It ~ \\ '- '"' CITY OF EDGEWA'IER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD August 13, 1986 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY CllJ"'TER MINUI'ES .. The Parks and Recreation Board meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Harry Montgomery in the Community Center at 7: 00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members present were: Harry Montgomery, Dr. Bazin , Jeff Ridgdill. Kirk Jones was excused. Also present was David Garrett, Parks & Recreation Director /Building & Ground Maintenance Superintendent. APPROVAL OF MINUI'ES Mr. Montgomery asked the Board to turn to the last page of the minutes, last paragraph, wherein Mr. Jones had said " . . . the Bourd could make zoning changes.. . ." and to insert the word "not", so as to read " . . . the Board could not make zoning changes . . .". Dr. Bazin then rroved the minutes be accepted as amended, seconded by Jeff Ridgdill. Motion CARRIED 3-0. OLD BUSINESS Request of Council to. Conduct a: Study and Formulate a Policy to Acquire, Develop and Maintain Open Spaces, Parks and. Recreational areas. Mr. Montgomery stated this has been approved by Council but it was Mr. Sheridan's idea and whether Mr. Montgomery is going to be Chairman, or whatever, he believes this should be reshuffled, as any ideas implemented by Mr. Sheridan went with him. Mr. Hontgomery also stated he would welcome any help he can get from Mr. Garrett. Mr. Garrett said he and Mr. Jones had gotten together and discussed the inventory, which he believes will help later on when it comes to the Comprehensive Plan. Dr. Bazin then rroved the Board table the formulation of a policy until the next full Board, seconded by tJ'..r. Ridgdill. Motion CARRIED 3-0. Allocation Of Properties to Parks and Recreation Department, East side of Riverside Drive Mr. Montgomery turned to this subj ect and asked if this property is going to cover everything along the east side that we wqnt, and tJ'..r. Garrett stated he believes that is what is intended. Mr. Montgomery said we could put a few tables and benches down there. Mr. Garrett added it will allow police officers to enforce rules such as no dogs, no drinking, etc., and that a few signs have been erected. Mr. Montgorrery told the Board this has to have another reading and we will have to wait until it rrore or less becomes legal. Form For Recording Status of All Parks Mr. Montgomery asked if Mr. Garrett had met with the secretary as he believes the secretary has files on this. The secretary explained she had compiled all new folders, but no status form for applying to the front of the folders. Mr. Garrett stated the arrount of cost of the land would be needed in order to apply for grants, and we should also note any building restrictions, etc. Mr. Garrett also stated Mr. Jones has been working on a computer print-out, which would be very helpful to the Parks Department, too. The Board then discussed action to take and agreed to have Mr. Garrett and Mr. Jones continue to work on this subject and if any help is needed from the Board, a meeting could be called at any time. NEW BUSINESS Monthly Report - Impact Fee Trust Fund Mr. Montgomery read the balance as stated on the report and asked the Board if there wasn't supposed to be some rroney coming out of that fund for land up on West Park Avenue. Mr. Garrett answered details have not been complete on that Q o matter, and that the City Attorney is v.x:>rking on it. He also stated no papers have been signed as yet. A short discussion followed as to the method to be used in purchasing this property and when payments are to be made. Monthly Re}X)rt - Parks and Recreation Department Mr. Garrett read from his re}X)rt and stated the rrost exciting thing was the discovery of a mamroth tooth found in the shell pit at Eslenger Road and that it is now on display at the library. He then continued by outlining the work accomplished during the rronth by the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Garrett also stated preparations have to be made for the handicapPed; ramps, rest room doors, all facilities, have to be updated by October 1st. Mr. Garrett said they are still v.x:>rking on the budget, so he has no re}X)rt on that. Mr. Ridgdill asked the result of the Benefit held for the Kennedy family and Mr. Garrett stated between the heat and the rain the results were a little low. Dr. Bazin asked if Mr. Garrett had been able to get to any of the park proj ects and Mr. Garrett told the Board what has been accomplished in the various parks. Mr. Ridgdill asked if Roberts Road has been develoPed as yet and Mr. Garrett stated it has been cleared to an extent, only as far as a path, but he is trying to keep after all these parks. The Board entered into a short discussion as to what they would like to see in the future. . Mr. Garrett stated they have to see exactly where the large trees are to be saved, etc. and that he will have to work with utilities, as there is no water in some sections, but at 28th Street a 6" line is available and there is an easement on Umbrella, but no water to Roberts Road. Conmunity Center Usage Fees rtlI". Montgomery asked if these fees weren I t raised just a while back and Mr. Garrett stated it has been over a year. The Board discussed this subj ect for quite a while and then asked the secretary to research the former minutes and secure the information the Board had presented to Council at that time. Mr. . Montgomery suggested the Board wait until the next meeting. Dr. Bazin then moved the Board authorize the Chairman and Mr. Garrett to get together and do this proj ect before the next meeting, seconded by Mr. Ridgdill. Motion CARRIED 3-0. Mr. Montgomery added Mr. Sheridan had gathered a lot of information for this project and the Board would do its best to interpret this information. Nomination and Election of Officers Mr. Montgarery informed the Board that election of officers would now be held, and Mr. Ridgdill rroved Mr. Montgomery serve as Chairman, seconded by Dr. Bazin. Mr. Ridgdill also added he had spoken with Mr. Jones who stated he would be Vice Chairman if the Board so desired. Mr. Ridgdill then rroved for Mr. Jones as Vice Chairman, seconded by Dr. Bazin. Dr. Bazin then rroved the secretary cast one ballot, and so rroved on both of these nominations. Motions CARRIED 3-0. Review of Applicants to Fill Vacancy on Board Mr. Montgomery }X)inted out to the Board that their packets contained three applicants and a fourth has been added as of yesterday, and asked the secretary how many nominations were needed. The secretary replied three were needed as requested by the Council. Each of the applicants were then discussed and a ballot was passed out to the members. On the first vote, there was a three- way-tie for first place; Gigi Bennington was nominated as second choice; Sue Pezanowski was nominated as third choice. Due to the three-way-tie, there was a further discussion of the nominees and the Board agreed to to cast a new ballot for first choice, which resulted in the nomination of Kimberly Stevens as first choice. MISCELIANEDUS Mr. Garrett presented quite an extensive packet to the Board for their perusal, explaining he, Mr. Jones and Mrs. Plaskett, Assistant Planner, helPed to collate these packets. Mr. Garrett discussed the i terns of the packet with the Board, such as sample survey sheets, requirerrents for recreation, etc. Mr. Garrett stated he and Mr. Jones would get together and try to see what we have so that when the Comprehensive Plan is started, everyone will have the same groundwork; what we Parks and Recreation Board Minutes of August 13, 1986 Meeting. -2- o o have in the City, what our goals are, what we should be shooting for. Mr. Garrett also explained,thatthe Board's input is needed, that he has been v.urking with the Plarmer on the Comprehensive Plan; that all the Departments in the City are v.urking on it; that it is required by the State. He also added we will be going by State guidelines as far as the Comprehensive Plan is con- cerned. Quite a discussion follOW'ed as to the great difference in the Population Statistics, the Board believing they are much too lOW' in their estimates for Edgewater. Iv1r. Montgomery stated there are as many as one hundred school children entering school every year. There was quite a discussion as to the survey results, the Board believing they are way out of line. There was no further input on this subj ect. Mr. Ridgdill then rroved the secretary send a letter to Mr. Sheridan, accepting his resignation with regret, seconded by Dr. Bazin. Motion CARRIED 3-0. Dr. Bazin then ITDved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Ridgdill. The meeting then adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Minutes submitted by Dorothy C. Garrity Parks and Recreation Board Minutes of August 13, 1986 Meeting ......"""'!'!!"" - -3-