11-12-1998PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
NOVEMBER 12, 1998 7:00 PM
EDGEWATER CITY HALL
MINUTES
ROLL CALL /CALL TO ORDER
The November 12, 1998 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order
by the Chairman, Tom Tipton. Board members present were: Tom Tipton, Maurice
Remillard and Glen Murphey. Also present was Jack Corder, Director of Parks and
Recreation/Maintenance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Remillard moved to approve the minutes of the August 27, 1998 meeting. Mr.
Murphey seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3 -0.
OLD BUSINESS
26 Acres Update
Mr. Corder stated that McKim & Creed has taken their conceptual plans of the park
development to Council for approval. It was approved and they are now working on the
preliminary plans. He proceeded to show the Board the drawing submitted by McKim &
Creed and stated it was quite similar to his first drawing and included the necessary
facilities.. He added, due to the environmental study, and the presence of gopher turtles
and scrub jays on the site, there has now been a scrub jay habitat area added to the plans
and the gopher turtles can be moved. He pointed this area out on the drawing and noted
this can be worked in well by adding nature trails and used as an education center.
Mr. Corder stated the City is still working on the plan of a joint venture with the YMCA.
He said Council has given them 90 days to match the funds, and instead of a 1 million
dollar facility, with the YMCA, we will be getting a 2 million dollar facility, including a
swimming pool.
He handed out the YMCA Joint Program Proposal, which included proposed programs,
facilities and fees. He stated the Council had a public Workshop concerning the YMCA
joint venture, and the public was extremely supportive.
Mr. Tipton asked if the City was going to proceed with our own plans for the
gymnasium, if the YMCA deal doesn't go through, and Mr. Corder said yes.. Mr. Tipton
then asked how that would affect the proposal by Bert Fish Medical Center for the
Wellness Program in the Y, and Mr. Corder said he didn't know, as that has not really
been addressed.
Mr. Murphey asked how soon construction might begin on the YMCA, if everything is a
go. Mr. Corder replied it would take 3 or 4 months for the engineering phase, and
probably breaking ground in about June, 1999, with possible completion being in the
spring of 2000. Mr. Tipton asked the projection for the park complex around the YMCA,
and Mr. Corder explained we do not have the funds for that part right now, and it would
be eligible for grant money, which he will apply for.
The proposed fees were discussed and Mr. Remillard asked what would happen with
those families who couldn't afford it and Mr. Corder stated the YMCA has scholarship
money for families with low income, which would pay a portion of the membership
based on annual income. The Board agreed the fees as proposed right now were
extremely reasonable and affordable, and all aspects of the complex are available to
members. Mr. Tipton asked the number of memberships that would be needed by the
YMCA each year, and Mr. Corder replied they hoped to have 1,060 for the first year.
Mr. Murphey asked what would happen to the present ballfields at the elementary school
when the outside park complex were completed and Mr. Corder replied that one field
would be kept and the rest turned into soccer fields.
NEW BUSINESS
Christmas Parade
Mr. Corder stated this year's Christmas Parade will be held December 12, 1998 at 10
AM. The staging area will be at the land fill site, across from the Coronado Horse Farm
off Air Park Road. Mr. Tipton asked if there is a rain date slated, in case we have the
heavy rains that cancelled last year's parade, and Mr. Corder replied no.
MISCELLANEOUS
Expansion of Baseball Field
Mr. Corder stated his department was presently expanding the Junior Major field at
Whistle Stop Park to accommodate a Babe Ruth League for the older boys, who cannot
play in our present league past the age of 14. He stated the Department is also in the
process of putting together an adult men's league on this field.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Tipton moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr.
Murphey.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
Page 2 Park Board/November 12, 1998