HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 12/09/1980FOR*OLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DORTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES - Regular Meeting: December 9, 1980 at 12:00 noon
There was a luncheon from 12:00 noon to 12:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 P.M. by Chairman Chuck Mayhugh.
Chairman Mayhugh appointed Chuck Solano to serve as Acting Secretary for
today's meeting.
The minutes of the meeting of October 28, 1980, were unanimously approved
as corrected (Doug Dickson name misspelled) on a motion by Wes Sargent,
seconded by Chuck Mayhugh. The minutes from the meeting of November 24,
1980 were received and filed. An informal session was held that night
due to the lack of a quorum.
Chairman Mayhugh stated he felt certain Board members were remiss by not
attending or calling in for the November 24th meeting.
DEVELOPMENT OF ROLLAND MOORE PARK
Presentation of slides made by H.R. Phillips depiciting playground areas and
picnic shelters. The Board was asked if they might change position in a view
of the presentation and the fact that $90,000 from contingency fund could
be used to develop the neighborhood concept.
Chuck Mayhugh suggested the Board recommend to Council that G.O. Bonds be
used for completing Rolland Moore as a Community Park. Use of Lottery
income could help offset the mil levy and retire G.O. Bonds.
H.R. Phillips noted Council may want the Lottery income for other uses such
as medians, walkways, etc.
Jan Sheppard asked why Board recommended multi -purpose field complex. Jan
was concerned that Board had data to back up our recommendation.
Jan was advised that a Parks and Recreation Standards had been previously
approved by the Board and sent to the City Manager.
Based on the Standards, the multi -purpose fields and all elements of the
Rolland Moore Park Design were still valid.
Mary Elson raised the question, "Do we go for broke", and recommended the
total Community Park.
Jan Sheppard questioned the location of picnic areas and suggested they be
relocated at least 50' from any creek.
Motion: The Board approved the playground areas and the picnic shelters
as they relate to the Master Plan of Rolland Moore Park. The Board
further recommends locating picnic shelters at least 50' from the creek.
Motion approved unanimously.
Mike ImMasche endorsed the information assembled regarding community park
financing.
Motion: The Parks an- Recreation Advisory Board reco"nends City Council
should place the G.O.',,ond issue on the April electic
Motion approved unanimously.
General Comments- and-Corrcensus:- The Boardshouldbe willing to- take the
heat of any controversy arising from the issue.
The Board should actively promote and assist in educating the public
regarding the issue.
OTHER BUSINESS
H.R. distributed energy savings memos and a report on "Proposed Horseshoe
Court locations" which will be_ discussed at the January Board meeting.
Jerry reminded Board members to respond: to the City Council's invitation
to 'Babes in Toyland', which will be held In January at Lincy-ln .Center.
If you want, you can call Rita Knoll in the City Manager's office.
ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
The Board adjourned to the City Council Work Session scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
in the C.I.C. room at City Hall, to discuss Community Park financing and
Rolland Moore Park with the City Council.
Chairman Mayhugh presented the Board's motion and action to Council and
informed• Council. the Board is prepared to take any heat that arise.
Council was in general agreement that the -only way to complete the work
needed was through a General Bond Program.
The Work Session concluded with Council agreeing to hold public hearings
on the G.O. Bond issue.
SPECIAL MEETING
In consideration of the supporters of the ice rink/swimming pool, the Board
agreed to hold a special meeting December 18, 1980 (6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M
Parks and Recreation Conference Room) to hear comments from those interested
in the rink/pool.
Peter Jacobs and a couple other interested persons will attend the special
meeting on December 18th.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 2:40 P.M.
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Board Members
Janet Sheppard
Mike ImMasche
Mary Elson
Chuck Solano
Chuck Mayhugh
Wes Sargent
Respectfully submitted,
CHUCK SOLANO, Acting Secretary
Staff
H. R. Phillips
Jerry P. Brown
Randy Balok
Tom Fisher
Jean Helburg
Virgil Taylor
Oave Mosnik