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JANUARY 14, 2009 6:00 PM CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
TYPE OF Special Meeting
MEETI' NG
CHAIF Russ Schulze
NOTE Mardi Turner
ATTENDEES Russ Schulze, Janine Schueppert, Mardi Turner, Tim O'Connor, Brian Fiegel,
Charles May, Helen Talianchich, Dave Agerton, Robert Schultz, Joni Fichter
Michael Ross, Jeff Garber (PGAL), Phat Nguyen (PGAL), Susan Ohsfeldt, Guy
VISITORS Cooke (Tellepsen), Corey Englade (Tellepsen), Thomas Pielech, Don Aubin,
Hope Northrup, Lisa Berman, Bob Kelly (Mayor), Michael Talianchich (Council),
Ramsay Elder, David Cole, Dick Yehle, Tina Dessemond, Wayne Knupp
I. Call to Order: The special meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm by Chairman Russ
Schulze. Russ explained that this special meeting was called in order to present the final
recommended conceptual layout for the Recreation Center with concerned citizens.
II. Presentation of Proposed Site Layout - Jeff Gerber - PGAL
Jeff presented "base option 3" which puts the pool at the north end of the site. This
location is far removed from possible pollution from Bellaire Boulevard and puts the
building off the foul line of the baseball field.
He then presented "option 4" which includes a larger set back from the property lines of
the neighbors on Ruskin and establishes a park-like zone between the neighbors' property
lines and the pool and building. This layout is closer to Colonial Park in atmosphere. It
also moves the parking lot noise and light farther away from the neighbors. We will not be
able to have an entry off Westpoint until we purchase the two properties that are under
consideration.
Tim indicated that TriSports is amendable to one or both baseball fields being 180 foot
fields instead of 200 feet, and reminded us that the entire pool complex needs to be
secured.
Helen asked if the city-owned lot on Community could be incorporated into the plan.
III. Citizen Comments
Susan Ohsfeldt: Expressed concern about the playground being too close to the foul line
area. She was also concerned about the amount of parking available. If it is insufficient, it
would negatively impact the neighbors on Cason and Westpoint.
Michael Talianchich: Suggested that we put the Rec Center building elements over the
pool, rather than side by side. He felt this approach would save money and provide more
green space.
Bob Kelly: Stated that Michael's plans for the proposed structure had been received this
morning and that he has asked Jeff Gerber to look at them and to "crunch the numbers".
Jeff Gerber: Commented that going taller is generally more expensive, but he working on
defining the costs for this proposal. He mentioned that there might be a problem with the
35 foot height restriction.