Park Board Minutes 2003 10-27-03 Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department APPROVED
Board Meeting
October 27, 2003
MINUTES
Call to Order—
President Rollins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call—
Chris Rollins, Dave Cathey, Ken Koch, Van Truman, Heather Fiala, Richard Korinek, Bob
Pilmer
Absent: Alderman Paul James
Guests/City Officials/Staff-
Laura Brown, Executive Director
Scott Sleezer,Parks Foreman
Absent: Sue Swithin, Supt. of Recreation
Public Comment—
Brown reported on the Fox Hill Town Meeting. There were six neighbors in attendance, and all
were in favor of the ball field installation. Upon final approval by City Council, installation will
begin. Brown reported that Sleezer's estimated cost for this project is $8,500, and that$10,000 is
in the land/cash budget for this project. Sleezer added that youth baseball has contributed $2,000
for construction of new ball fields, also.
Mayor Prochaska arrived at 7:07 p.m.
Approval of Minutes—
Minutes of the October 13, 2003 meeting were unanimously approved, following a motion by
Korinek, seconded by Fiala.
Presentations—
None
Bills Review—
Following discussion, Truman made a motion to approve current bills for payment. Korinek
seconded. A roll-call vote was taken: Rollins, yes; Cathey, yes; Koch, yes; Truman, yes; Fiala,
yes; Korinek, yes; Pilmer, no.
Old Business—
Sleezer asked that discussion of the river front shelter project be tabled until the next meeting.
He would like to further investigate the type of construction and revised costs for this project,
based on information gathered at last week's NRPA National Conference.
Fiala asked Brown to report on her presentation to the IDNR Advisory Board on the OSLAD
grant application. Brown reported that it went very well, and expects to hear something on the
funding in the next two weeks. She also reported that the Governor is considering moving
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control of OSLAD funding out of IDNR and into his office, beginning with the next funding
cycle. He also has cut OLT and bike path funding, which could affect future grants. Brown said
she is drafting letters to legislators asking them to consider the importance of these types of
grants in Kendall County,
New Business —
Brown reported that MPI would like to move forward on two parks in the Grande Reserve
development, beginning May 1 . Parks & Rec has asked them to develop the regional park first.
She recommended the project either be phased or that the Board identify amenities to be
included and those to be identified as alternates . Items considered for phasing include the picnic
area, mini rec building, and the teen ' s ropes course. The Board agreed that ball fields, lights,
concessions, and parking should go in first. Rollins said he would also like to see if they could
begin the trail and perhaps the primitive camping area, if funding allows. The Board directed
Brown to ask MPI to put in as much as they can for the one million dollars they are funding, with
other amenities to be added later.
The second park they recommend is the community park, to be located at the main entrance to
the development on Rt. 34 . Discussion focused on the planned spray feature, mini skate park,
and soccer fields. The Mayor suggested Brown negotiate with MPI on features that could reduce
costs for Parks and Rec . Brown said Schoppe would like to hear the Board ' s priorities for this
park, and suggested not eliminating any features, but phasing them in over time. Discussion
concluded with the suggestion to bid the entire project, with an added clause stating that certain
pieces could be removed without affecting the bid.
Brown discussed funding priorities for fiscal year 2003/04 and 2004/05 .
The Mayor left the meeting at this time.
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Brown reported that the Beecher parking lot improvements will be budgeted out of the Municipal
Building Fund, as discussed with the Director of Public Works .
Brown asked the Board to be thinking of names for two parks in the Fox Hill subdivision, as well
as for Rivers Edge and Country Hills. She said residents also have an opportunity to suggest
names, and suggested board members ask residents and neighbors as well. Fiala suggested
putting the request in the newspaper, schools, and with Scouts . Brown also noted it is mentioned
in the winter brochure.
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Brown pointed out a resource file she compiled, with vendor and product information she
gathered at the recent NRPA National Conference, which is available to the Board.
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The meeting adjourned at 8 : 20 p .m. , following a motion by Dave Cathey. Bob Pilmer seconded.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Rice
The next meeting will be held at the river front building on November 10, 20030