Park Board Minutes 2007 07-30-07 (Town Meeting) Q
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Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department
Town Meeting
Monday,July 30,2007
7:00 pm
Heartland Circle Model Home
The meeting was called to order by Dave Mogle at 7:10 pm.
Present: Dave Mogle,Director of Parks Michael Armitage
Scott Sleezer, Superintendent of Parks Sandra Armitage
Laura Haake, Park Designer Sharon Perez
Alderman Joe Plocher Angela Morris
Alderman Gary Golinski Kathy Auw
Officer Barry Groesch Jim Arnfelt
Michelle Goff Rosie Rojas
Robin Withrow Paul Krauss
Jim Hedderman Stella Krauss
Vinnie Hedderman Debbie Koutny
Jebb Ward Tom Reicheil
Brian Pitstich Chris Reicheil
Brian Durant Veronica Foster
Meg Durant Lester Foster
Nicole Williams Ron Hoffman
Paul Fischer Lou Ann Hoffman
Jennifer Fischer Dave Bohr
Bob Ganassin Jennifer Bohr
Dawn Ganassin Stephanie McCue
Corinna Jones Aubrey Potrawski
Kristen Jackson Iris Rios
Jeff Sytar J.J. Buckman
Krista Muell Cymber Jones
Lisa Iorfida Marty Moulton
Nick Iorfida Gary Neyer
Sarah Berry Angie Hatch
Jennifer Haddox Deb Belmonte
Suzanne Gahmarini Dan Dunham
Chuck Galmarini Pat Dunham
Heartland Circle Park Conceptual Plan—Scott Sleezer and Laura Haake explained the
conceptual plan for the park to the public. It is a unique round park with a trail all the
way around with a fitness station. The playground will have a a space theme. The main
play structure will be for the 5 — 12 age group and there will be smaller pieces for the 2—
5 age group. There will be swings for both age groups. There will be a shelter and a
skate element. There is open space that will allow for a future ball field.
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Scott and Laura also explained that the playground pieces may not be exactly the same as
the ones shown in the conceptual plan. A Request for Proposal will go out and pieces
will be chosen from what is available. Scott and Laura will build the best park possible
within the budget.
Public Questions/Comment—There were questions about whether the design would be
built all at once or if it would be broken in stages and when it would be built. Once the
conceptual plan is agreed to, it will all be built all at once next spring.
There was discussion on ground cover. All the parks in Yorkville use certified safety
mulch.
There was a question about a water element. Scott Sleezer said they try to have 1 water
element, 1 skate element, and 1 wheelchair accessible park in each quadrant of the city.
The city is divided by Rt. 47 and the river. There is already a park in this quadrant with a
water element.
There was discussion about a basketball court. To add elements to the park, other
elements would have to be cut. If a basketball court was added,the park may lose it's
shelter. There was also discussion on keeping the court distanced from the playground.
There was discussion on the fitness area and the addition of a sand volleyball court and a
drinking fountain and bathroom. It would be very expensive to add a drinking fountain
because of water and sewer hookups.
There was a question on whether the budget was a locked amount. The answer was that
this park is already over the land cash budget. The amount of land cash is decided by the
size of the park and the size of the service area. There was a question about whether the
residents could fund-raise to add to the budget. The answer was yes.
There was discussion on parking. The circle can hold a lot of parallel parked cars.
There was discussion on the skate element. It would be a stainless steel bowl with
concrete under it and drainage so it would not hold water.
There was discussion about shading the play areas. There is no plan to shade the play
areas because of the cost.
There was discussion on using volunteers to put the equipment together. It would
definitely save money since it costs 30% more to have the park professionally installed.
There was a question on having electrical outlets in the park. An outlet can be mounted
on an ornamental light.
There was discussion on a pool or a dog park. These are not being added because of the
cost for the pool and both features will attract people to the park from outside the
development.
The city will maintain this park, not a HOA.
Dave Mogle asked for a show of hands in favor of each element. The results were:
Basketball court—a lot of hands, a drinking fountain—5 hands, for a skate element—22
hands, against a skate element— 8 hands, a shelter—a lot of hands, a water element—a
lot of hands, sand volleyball—8 hands, tennis courts— 11 hands.
There is a program to buy or dedicate a tree for$350 each tree.
There was discussion on moving the fitness station closer to the park.
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Laura Haake announced that there would be a movie in the park with hot dogs and Bozo
Buckets on Friday. She also announced the community build for Hiding Spot Park on
August Wh for those interested in trying out a community build.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 pm.
Minutes submitted by Laura Leppert.