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PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3800 UNIVERSITY
October 6, 1999
Call to Order. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes. August Minutes were moved and approved. September
Minutes (No Quorum).
III. Citizen's Requests and/or Miscellaneous Staff Reports. No report.
IV. Discussion Items.
A. Bill Hall Memorial/Huffin on Park. Discussed possible memorial
playhouse in Huffmgton. Cathy Hall delivered and discussed proposal -
"Bill Hall Memorial Playhouse". Project partially funded by donations.
It is believed that material costs should run around $6,000 (funded by
donations) with labor to be donated by local builders. No money
contemplated from "Friends". Pre-K vs. older kids targeting discussion.
Huffington shown as a "Pre-K Park" by design. Board agreed as "Pre-K"
target.
A sign "Huffington Park" is being designed and installed.
B. Colonial Park R.F.P's. There will be a meeting next Wednesday at 6:30
p.m. to review three proposals for potential Colonial Park redesign
assignment. Presentations from each firm followed by Q&A.
Will discuss "Friends" request to pull together comprehensive Plan to
include remaining parks.
Reference checks on each firm to be conducted and reviewed at next
meeting.
SLA Evans Attwell
CC Marcela Chennisi
White Oak Mike Hood
C. Rice Pocket Park. Council has directed on Parks Board to develop as a
"Pocket Park". To be integrated into center city project.
Next step would be to entertain several proposals on plan to expedite
implementation with extensive neighborhood involvement and feedback
from neighbors, library, and community center users. Will review existing
proposals and entertain further discussion at the November meeting.
D. Whitt Johnson Park.
• Architect failed to perform.
• Bids re-open tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
• Estimate November I Ground Break.
E. Facility Fees. Board reviewed and recommended approval of changes.
(See attachment)
F. Miscellaneous Items.
• Parks Ball
• Survey Results
V. Adjournment. Meeting was adjourned at 9:15?