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Yorkville.Parks & Recreation
j Park and Planning Meeting-Park Board Minutes
Oct.23,2000
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m_ by Chris Rollins.
ROLL.CALL:
Bill Wedge-present, Chris Rollins-present, Dave Cathey-present, Lisa Scherer-present.
Staff-Sue Swithin, J.T. Johnson-present. John Bradstreet-absent. Tom Sowinski-absent.
GUESTS AND/OR CITY OFFICIALS:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Lisa motioned to accept the minutes as presented, Bill seconded. Motion passed.
REVIEW OF BILLS:
Lisa motioned to accept the bills list as presented with the following additions: $150.00-Fox River Lanes,
$63.00-Rosati's, $40-cash(pop),for Activity Club field trip. Chris seconded-Dave-yes, Bill-yes, Chris-
yes, Lisa-yes. Motion passed_
BOARD ACTION:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
Sue mentioned that Art told her that the letters of inquiry have been sent, one to the Harris Family and one to
Hinsdale Nursery. He talked to Tom Cross and he stated that we need to put a letter together with a plan by
January. It should include the addition to Beecher.
Beecher Update:
Sue and J.T. showed the Board the updated plan on Beecher Park Renovation. J.T. thought it should include
an exercise course and handicapped swing. Sue and J.T.are to contact local builders to get an idea on an
addition to Beecher.
Chris brought up discussion regarding a Bridge crossing at Rt.47 to connect the east side with the west side,
to allow foot and bike traffic to Beecher Park,the Library and Schools. Chris will contact Fox Valley and get
prices. Sue and J.T.will survey area for trail.
Bill questioned the status of the trail presentation. Chris said it was ready,the Board will review it at the Nov.
6"' meeting. 1'he Board will present it and the standards at the Nov. 16" council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Safety Town Update:
Lisa talked with Joyce Pratt and Dale Woodworth. They will meet and try to get the project moving.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board agreed to a special meeting on Nov. 6,2000 to discuss only the Master Plan and the Board's
goals and ideas. The meeting will take place in Austin at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully s bmitted,
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Next meeting Oct. 9, 2000 in the Austin Room of the Beecher Community Building.
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