Park Board Minutes 2004 02-09-04 I
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Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department
Board Meeting
February 9, 2004
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MINUTES COMMITTEE/BOARD
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President Rollins called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p . m. �}
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Roll Call
Chris Rollins, Ken Koch, Van Truman, Heather Fiala, Richard Korinek,
Absent : Dave Cathey, Bob Pilmer, School District Liason, Alderman Paul James
Introduction of Guests and/or City Officials, Staff:
Laura Brown, Executive Director
Public Comments :
Yorkville Residents Karen Hoban and Tammy Smock
Ms Hoban and Ms Smock stated they were new residents to Yorkville residing in the Rivers
Edge subdivision. The reason for their attendance was to find out about the development of a
municipal pool. They have heard discussion in the community, and wanted to find out about the
possibilities of the use of the pool at Hoover Outdoor Education Center, or other pools in the
planning for Yorkville. Ms Hoban stated there was a need and she would be willing to help with
whatever need to be done to get a pool constructed.
President Rollins explained the history of the old YMCA / Lion Pool and the condition of this
pool. He then explained the Pool Study that was completed by Burbach early in 2003 and the
Phase I study on the current pool at Hoover. He explained that based on condition of the current
pool at Hoover it would cost the City between 1 . 2 million to 2 million to get the necessary
renovations completed. In addition, a new pool will cost between 5-7 million dollars and could
be as long as 5-7 years away.
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Both residents asked to be kept informed if there was anything they could do to move this
schedule up . They expressed concerns for the length of time this process could take, and the
growth that was already occurring. A pool would benefit the whole City/
Presidents Rollins thanked both residents for their input and suggested they stay involved in the
Park and Recreation Department and continue to attend Board Meetings,
Resident Smoch, also thanked the Board and expressed how pleased she was with the quality of
programs that are currently being offered by the Recreation Department.
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Approval of Minutes :
Minutes of January 26, 2004 regular meeting were approved following a motion'by Fiala,
seconded by Truman. Approval was unanimous.
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Bills Review-
Bills were reviewed and approved for payment following a motion by Koch, seconded by
Korinek. A roll call vote was taken: Rollins, yes; Koch, yes; Truman, yes; Fiala, yes; Korinek,
yes.
Old Business :
Truman explained the developments of the School / City Ad Hoc Committee Meeting which
occurred February 5a'. Truman expressed progress with the draft of a new three year agreement.
New Business:
Brown reported on the Park and Recreation staffing and projected Growth through 2009. Rollins
commented that it was good to know where we are going with staffing and it looks like there will
be several additions in the coming years. Board voted unanimously to support this document.
Brown explained to the Board of a request to name River' s Edge Park per the Parking Naming
Policy. The application was included in the Board packet. The Board discussed this request and
asked the Director to complete verification on the applicant, in addition the Board tabled this
request until July 2004. The construction of the park would be underway and there may be more
residents interested in submitting an application. for naming.
The Board reviewed the following documents as information only Park and Recreation Spring
Program Catalog, and City-wide annual service report.
Director Brown reported that the Program Supervisor position was filled with Becky Scheberl.
Her starting date will be February 23 , 2004.
Reports
In the Directors Report Brown highlighted
• Concession Stand
• Polar Plunge
Recreation Report
Parks Report
Additional Business-
Koch reported to the Board the summary of the goal setting session by City Council,
Correspondence:
Miscellaneous press release
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 55 p .m. following a motion by Fiala, and seconded by Truman.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura J. Brown
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