Park Board Minutes 2003 01-27-03 Yorkville Parks &Recreation Department AMR
Park Planning &Development Meeting
Minutes
January 27, 2003 4
Call to Order—
Rollins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call—
Present: Chris Rollins, Dave Cathey, Ken Koch, Alderman Paul James
Staff in Attendance: Laura Brown, Sue Swithin
Guests and/or City Officials—
Developers for Deere Crossing and Montalbano Homes addressed the board.
Paul Buck, Deere Crossing, presented a preliminary concept plan for the proposed development located on
Emanual Road. The development includes 36.8 acres with 18 lots, averaging 49,000 sq. ft., 11+acres of
open space, and a trail.
Andy Fitz presented a plan for the Montalbano development showing 62 townhome units and
approximately one acre of park space. This plan will be presented to the Plan Commission on February
11. Mike Schoppe has suggested the city accept cash rather than land from this developer, because of the
size and shape of the one acre parcel. The board concurred with Schoppe's recommendation.
Approval of Minutes—
Minutes of the January 13 Park &Recreation Board meeting were unanimously approved following a
motion by Koch and second by Cathey.
Bills Review—
Following a review of bills, Cathey moved for approval of payment. Koch seconded. A roll-call vote was
taken: Rollins, yes; Cathey,yes; Koch, yes.
Board Action—
None to be taken.
Old Business—
Brown updated the board on City Council action items, and noted that only the concept plan and zoning of
the MPI Grande Reserve development had been approved by the Plan Commission. It has not yet gone to
the City Council.
Paul James reported that the Youth Baseball Softball Association contract was approved by City Council
on January 14. He also reported that the Committee of the Whole identified for the developer of Westbury
Village what would be acceptable regarding storm water management in this development, and said a
revised plan would be presented to the Park Board at their February 10 meeting.
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New Business —
The Board reviewed a draft of the 2003/04 base budget. Brown pointed out that:projected sponsorship
donations have been significantly increased, and that several commitments have already been received.
Cathey made a motion to approve the draft budget as presented. Koch seconded. It passed unanimously.
Brown reported that the school board has asked to meet with City Council to discuss the Intergovernmental
Agreement, which expires on June 30, 2003 . The Park Board is also invited to attend. Rollins noted it
would be a good time to express the Board' s interest in continuing a cooperative relationship with the
District.
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Additional Business —
Brown reminded board members that the next meeting with Burbach is February 24 at 6 p .m.
Brown reported that two new park board members will be approved at Tuesday night' s City Council
meeting.
Adjournment —
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 50 p .m. following a motion by Cathey and second by Koch.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Judy Rice
Recording Secretary
Next meeting 7 :00 p.m. February 10, 2003 in the Austin Room of Beecher Community Center,
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