HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRBMinutes011409Special_Page_2Tom Pielich: Said he thinks that "option 4" is a great plan. He suggested using shorter
lights in the parking lot, like those that are being installed around the city. He also said
that he didn't think the entrance on Bellaire is a big issue.
Don Aubin: Said he is okay with "option 4". He thanked us for moving the batting cages
to the southwest corner and asked if we could add some more trees along the property line
(Ruskin) to alleviate light pollution.
Tim O'Connor: Said that the lighting technology available now is much better and that we
can effectively control the light pollution.
Wayne Knupp: Likes the new plan, particularly the entrance on Bellaire. He expects
increased traffic and asked that we keep at least one entrance on Bellaire and implement a
20 mile per hour speed limit around the park.
David Cole: Is concerned about increased traffic. He also said that the two lots on
Westpoint have lots of trees that would have to come down if that area was dedicated to
parking. He suggested that it might be preferable to move the playground over to that
side.
Jeff Gerber: Said that they have met with the urban forester and have identified which
trees on those two lots should be saved. They are working on a detailed budget including
landscaping.
Frank Griffin: Thanked us for our responsiveness.
Ramsay Elder: Said that the voters thought they were getting two full sized baseball fields.
Russ Schulze: Responded that we have been talking to TriSports and they have approved
the configuration of the baseball fields.
David Cole: Asked if TriSports is paying for any of the development?
Tim O'Connor: Briefly explained the relationship between the City and TriSports. He
indicated that they do service and maintain the fields.
Joni Fichter: Explained that West U Little League and the other organizations that make up
TriSports are big contributors to Friends of West U Parks. She also said that in most cities
the city owns and funds and runs the playing fields.
Helen Talianchich: Asked how much green space would be gained if the Rec Center
building were placed over the pool?
Janine Schueppert: Made a motion that we recommend that City Council proceed with
option 4. The motion was unanimously approved.
IV. Adjournment
L The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 pm.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on February 4, 2009 at 6:30 pm.