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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRBMINUTES020608WUP Parks and Recreation Board rv N ! PE FEBRUARY 6, 2008 6:30PM CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM TYRE OF Monthly Meeting MEETING CHAIR Russ Schulze NOTE TAKER Mardi Turner Russ Schulze, Janine Schuppert, Dave Agerton, Robert Schultz, Helen ATTENDEES Talianchich, Mardi Turner, Charles May, Brian Fiegel, Joni Fichter, Tim O'Connor VISITORS Chuck Guffey, Ramsay Elder I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm by Chairman Russ Schulze. II. Citizen Comments: Councilman Guffey reported that the Marlowe house will be demolished soon and that the lot will be kept as green space for now. Council is considering the construction of a covered/indoor pool at the Recreation Center, using available funds from Friends and the Lewis Foundation. Council is also looking at pricing for improvements at the Recreation Center and at Colonial Park. III. January Minutes: The minutes of the January, 2008 meeting were approved as written. IV. Friends Board Report: a. Joni reported that everyone is focused on the Park Lovers Ball next weekend. b. The garage sale is scheduled for April 19, with set up on April 18. The event will take place at the Recreation Center. V. Acquisition Sub-Committee: The sub-committee will meet on February 20 at 6:30 pm. Charles asked whether the committee is looking at the JMH property. Russ indicated that the property is not under consideration, given the $5,000,000 asking price. VI. Park Planning Project: a. Russ reported that Park Planning sub-committee and Council have asked PGAL for pricing on various development scenarios. b. Helen reminded us that everyone loves the Colonial Park Pool according to the survey. The just want it "bigger and better". c. Janine said that staff has put together an outline proposal for various amenities at both locations and Tim said that we don't have to do everything at one time, but we need to have a plan in place for future changes and additions. d. Helen would like the plans presented to the entire group and Russ concurred, but indicated that direction must come from City Council. e. Charles expressed concern about being able to carry forward with a plan in the face of regular (every two years) turnover on Council. Tim concurred and emphasized the need for a comprehensive plan that is accepted by the board and by Council so that we can proceed with the essential development now and perhaps add some amenities later. VII. Staff Reports: Tim O'Connor submitted a written report (attached), which was distributed electronically and is appended to these minutes by reference. He also reported that the Colonial Park drainage project is being delayed due to weather, but that the grading portion is complete. VIII. Board Reports: a. Charles inquired about the status of the "humps" at Colonial Park. Tim said the work to correct the problem is scheduled, along with repairs to the pad under the slide. b. Dave said that he'd been getting comments about maintenance issues at Colonial along with a few complaints about the lack of a pool enclosure. Tim responded that doing preventative maintenance on the plumbing at Colonial is difficult as the plumbing is not up to code and indicated that the city is losing significant revenue from lessons and classes. The pool heating system was designed to heat the pool with an enclosure. Helen asked whether a heat blanket would help. Tim said that a blanket would cost $65,000 and would require staff to be on hand to remove it in the morning and replace it in the evening. c. Janine reported on the condition of the picnic tables at Judson Park. Tim said that the web coating is coming off and that the tables would be power washed if necessary. We do have two new grills at Judson and staff is obtaining quotes for a project that would relieve the ponding at the north end of the park. d. Tim will contact John LaMond on the status of his Eagle Scout project at Whitt Johnson Park. e. Brian submitted a written report of conditions at Weir Park (attached). IX. New Business: a. Meet the City Day/Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 15. Tim is looking for volunteers for the egg hunt. The event will be held at the Recreation Center in the event of rain. b. Charles reported that the tennis tournament will be held on three weekends in March. Brittany is organizing the tournament. c. Our next meeting will be March 5. d. A naming right sub-committee was established. The committee members are Russ, Dave and Charles. Russ recommended that a member of the Friends board be included, as they have done research on the subject. X. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm by Chairman Schulze.