Park Board Minutes 2004 04-26-04 Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department
Board Meeting.
April 26, 2004 APPROVED BY THE
COMMITTEE/BOARD
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Call to Order -
President Rollins called the meeting to order at 7: 12 p.m.
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Roll Call -
Chris Rollins, Ken Koch, Van Truman, Heather Fiala, Richard Korinek, Bob Pilmer
Alderman Paul James
Guests/City Officials/Staff -
Laura Brown, Executive Director
Scott Sleezer,, Parks Foreman
Mike Schoppe, City Planner
Public Comment -
None
Approval of Minutes -
Minutes of the April 12, 2004 regular meeting were reviewed. Fiala asked for a correction of the city golf
outing date, from May 2 to May 7. Minutes were unanimously approved as corrected, following a motion
by Pilmer. Truman seconded.
Bills Review .
Brown reported that all revenue. is current as of April 23, and is reflected in the report. Koch moved for
approval of the bills as submitted. Fiala seconded the motion. Bills were approved for payment following a
roll-call vote: Rollins, yes; Koch, yes; Truman, yes; Fiala, yes; Korinek, yes; Pilmer, no.
Developer Presentation -
Art Daniels, President of Sexton Development, and Mike Auf Der Heide, Yas/Fischel Partnership,
discussed the overall land plan for the Rob Roy Falls development. While listening to the needs and
concerns of the park board, Daniels stated his firm's desire to maintain architectural control of park and
open space. Schoppe added comments relating to the city's Master Plan and the established park standards.
Issues identified for future discussion include the a centralized 7-acre public park, ownership of the
regional bike trail, equestrian trails, and discussion with the Plano School District regarding a possible
park/school site.
Matt Nelson, Lannert Group, presented the plan for Villas at the Preserve, a Burnside Homes development.
The plan includes 26 percent open space, and is partially surrounded by forest preserve. Brown pointed out
existing trail linkage. Brown recommended, and the Board concurred, preference for cash, in lieu of park
and trail space in this development.
Old 'Business -
The Board briefly discussed results of the Gilbert Park Town Meeting. Rollins commented that those in
attendance overwhelmingly favored the active park concept, and it is his hope that those who favor a
passive park will visit other area parks more suited to the passive concept.
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Brown reported the construction bid for Country Hills Park was awarded to Reil Construction, and the
construction will begin May 10 .
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Brown also reported that Reil Construction was awarded the contract for construction of the River Front
Park shelter. Construction will take place sometime this summer.
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New Business -
Schoppe introduced Jeremy Meek, of his- staff, who has worked on the Gilbert Park plan from its inception.
Schoppe also introduced Mark Harrison, who is working on the park at Grande Reserve, which will carry a 1
high adventure theme with an elevated play area. This park is targeted for construction this summer.
Harrison discussed the park concept and its planned features. Sleezer added his endorsement of the quality
of equipment that is planned for the park. Brown noted that MPI will construct the park, following the
city's design. Koch made a motion to recommend this plan for the park. Korinek seconded the motion.
Approval was unanimous.
Brown updated the Board on Rivers Edge Park, saying the bid results will be shared with the Board at the
next meeting. The project is targeted for construction this summer
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Additional Business
None
Correspondence -
None
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Motion to Adjourn -
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 12 p .m. following a motion by Fiala. Pilmer seconded.
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Respectfully submitted,
Judy Rice, Recording Secretary
Next meeting will be held on May 10, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Hydraulic St. Administrative Office
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