HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 06/27/1978MINUTES OF JUNE MEETING HELD JUNE 27, 1978
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Donna Beard at 7:30 p.m..
Others present were Charles Basham, Charles Mayhugh, Ken Nelson, and H.R. Phillips.
Minutes of the April meeting were reviewed and approved without correction.
The notes from the Public Forum, held on June 1, 1978, were reviewed. Each
point raised was discussed,and agreement reached on an answer that could be sent
to the individual who spoke at the Forum. Ken Nelson offered to write replies
to each participant, addressing their specific concerns.
In addition, Charles Basham made the motion that a special recommendation
be sent to the City Council asking them to request the Engineering Department
to:
1. Repair the sidewalks on the north side of the parking lot and the north
and easo'side of the Community Center.
2. To address the curb height problem on the east side of the Center.
3. And to consider planting of trees in the sidewalk area on the north side
of the parking lot and the Center, which would continue the effect
created with the plantings done with the Downtown Development Project
on East Mountain Avenue.
Motion was seconded by Ken Nelson and passed unanimously.
H.R. reported that a few delays have been encountered at the Northside
Community Center, but that completion is scheduled for mid July. Many events
have been scheduled at City Park for the 4th of July celebration. The canoe
trip at Saratoga, scheduled for July 1st and 2nd has been postponed due to the
high water. It will probably be rescheduled for late July. He also reported
that the budgeting process is under way. All department heads must have their
proposals into him by July 15th, and he must send his final recommendation to
City Council by August 1st. All summer projects are going well, and participation
is excellent.
Chuck Mayhugh presented preliminary designs prepared by his firm on future
swimming pool structures for Edora Park. He had three different proposals
and cost breakdowns on both open and covered facilities. These proposals will
be presented to City Council on July 11, 1978.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, July 25th
7:30 P.M.
AGENDA: There will be a preview
Kenn th Nelson the 1979 proposed budget.
Acting Secretary