Park Board Minutes 2004 11-22-04 - Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department �Q
Board Meeting
November 22, 2004 j
MINUTES
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Call to Order - r
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Vice President Koch called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p.m.
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Roll Call -
Ken Koch, Van Truman, Heather Fiala, Richard Korinek, Tammy Smock, Bob Pilmer
Absent: Chris Rollins, Alderman Paul James
Guests/Gty Officials/Staff -
Mike Schoppe, City Planner
Laura Brown, Executive Director
Scott Sleezer, Parks Foreman
Public Comment -
None
Approval of Minutes -
Minutes of the November 8, 2004 meeting were unanimously approved following a motion by
Truman. Fiala seconded the motion.
Bills Review -
Korinek made a motion to approve the payment of bills as submitted. Truman seconded. A roll-
call vote was taken: Truman, yes; Fiala, yes; Korinek, yes; Smock, yes; Pilmer, no; Koch, yes.
Developer Presentation -
Richard Young, Kimball Homes, presented a preliminary concept plan for the Anderson Farm
development. In its review of the plan, the Board discussed the relation of the topography of the j
development and the land-cash requirement. Discussion concluded with the Board's
recommendation for an unobstrdcted 4-6 acre neighborhood park south of Rt. 71 , and a trail
system to run north/south through the development, winding through the trees, along a 20 `
corridor. They also recommend a trail head north ofRt. 71 , with a portion of the trail replacing
sidewalk. The developer would install the trail according to city standards for 100 percent credit.
Further discussion was tabled until the School District identifies the number of acres required
for the proposed school site.
Rich Cuerard, Kimball Hill Homes, presented the plan for development of the Challey Farm.
The plan proposes a 2. 8 acre public park and a trail. Discussion focused on location of the park
and trail. Board discussion concluded with the recommendation for one, 2-acre park on the west j
side of the development, that could adjoin to a future school site, and a north/south trail running
along the tree line in the western section of the development, connecting with the trail to the
south.
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David- Meek, attorney for Aspen Ridge Estates, made the initial presentation of this development,
which is located on the Morris Farm. He explained the plan allows over 16 acres of park land,
including a trail system and +/- 7.5 acres of park land. Phil Stuepfert discussed the plan further,
inviting suggestions from the Board on park location, and trail placement. The Board concluded
that:
• They are not interested in the five acre park proposed for the center of the development
• They prefer trail, in lieu of sidewalks (with no credit to the developer) starting at the
northeast corner of the development and connecting to the trail to the south, running
along the west side of the tree line, and a 20" corridor, if not in lieu of sidewalk. The
balance of the land/cash obligation would be in cash. If trail runs through any
homeowner associatioil property, the Park Board requests clear ownership of the trail.
Old Business -
None
New Business :
Brown reported a revision to the current contract with YYBSA, changing the term of the contract
to run April 1 through September 30, and not limiting the term to 3 months. They will use city,
owned fields at no charge, as available, otherwise they will use school fields. Brown said that
staff is currently working with the league organizer to determine whether it is also feasible for
the department to do the organization' s master scheduling.
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Brown said that if the Board agrees with the change it will be presented to City Council for
approval. John Paku, president of YYBSA, and Beth Prickett, treasurer, expressed the
organization' s satisfaction with the working relationship the organization has with the city.
Fiala moved to approve the contract change and to proceed to City Council for approval. Smock
seconded. Approval was unanimous.
Additional Business :
Brown reported that the riverfront shelter is currently under construction.
Brown also announced receipt of a letter from IDNR stating that the city was selected to receive
a $ 128,000 grant, for the Cannonball Ridge project, from the OSLAD program. Awards will be j
announced by February 1 , 2005 . She said the project is a 50 percent match. The entire project
cost is $240,000 : $ 128,000 from the state, and $ 128,000 from land/cash.
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Brown reported finishing paperwork for the reimbursement for Rice Park in the amount of
$74,OOd.
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Correspondence -
None
The meeting adjourned at 8 :50 p.m., following a motion by Pilmer. Koch seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Rice
Recbrding 'Secretary