Park Board Minutes 2000 05-22-00 YORKVILLE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
May 22, 2000
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call: John Bradstreet, Dave Cathey, Bill Wedge, Lisa Scherer. J.T. Johnson, Sue
Swithin.
Guests and or City Officials:
Mayor Art Prochaska. Barry Niles, Brent Sch
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No minutes approved
APPROVAL OF 131LLS
John motioned to approve the bills as presented. Lisa seconded. Dave C. yes, Bill —yes,
Lisa-yes, John-yes. Motion passed.
PRAIRIE GARDENS DEVELOPMENT
Barry Niles presented'his plans on a perimeter trail for his development. It would be 8 ft
wide, asphalt, and approximately $31,000 to construct. He also had a document explaining
all of his "open space". While Mr. Niles was present the Board express their concem whether
the trail would work within their preliminary bike trail system.
Later in the meeting, after further discussion the Board agreed to accept all cash for the
Prairie Gardens Development. They believed that the trail would not tie in with the future
planned trail system that would be on the west side of Greenbriar Subdivision. This would
also allow for future linkage with future parks planned west of development.
RIVERFRONT PARK
Mayor Prochaska brought a current plan of the Riverfront Park and wanted the Park Boards
input regarding the development east of the dam. He mentioned that the canoe launch area
in too close to the dam and plans were to reconstruct a boat launch farther east, also adding
a raised wood walkway, sitting areas, open the wooded area, and finish with planting new
healthy trees. He stated that the Riverfront Park Foundation plans on researching grant
options and well as fundraisers. The Park Board agreed to accept the plans as presented
and wanted the Foundation to continue with the development of the east side of the park.
SAFETY TOWN UPDATE
Dave Cathey said he will find out if ASSE met and approved the donation for the Safety Town
project.
J.T. reported that he plans to meet with Lisa and Scott to finalize plans and attach prices with
the construction.
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Lisa reported that she will continue to have a plan drawn up for a replica of the Old Court
House. Lisa would like to have a write up for the papers, on the plans for the Safety Town.
BEECHER PARK UPDATE
Scott Sleezer would like the Board to approve the construction of a sidewalk enclosing the
Beecher playground, the project would cost approximately$8,000. See attached. Later we
would add walkway to the north and west by Safety Town. John motioned to approved the
construction, not to exceed $8,200. Bill seconded. Dave C. —yes, Lisa —yes, Bill-yes, John-
yes. Motion approved.
Physically Disabled Swing —ADA
The Park Board received word awhile ago that the Yorkville Junior Women's Club would
purchase a swing in the amount of$1,500 that would allow a wheelchair to be rolled on a
platform and swing. Scott Sleezer has seen the design for the swing and has approved the
purchase, however the problem is where to place the swing and there as extra costs to install
the swing. See attached.
The Junior Women's Club wants the swing placed at Prairie Park, because there is a child
there that they would like to be able to use it. Scott Sleezer and Sue Swithin believe the
Beecher Community Park is a better location, as far as usage by the public and safety
reasons. It would also cost less to place at Beecher because of the layout of the playground
and the construction of the sidewalk that will be in place. Sue mentioned that the School
District has the physically disabled students at the Yorkville Grade School now and the
School District could be asked to participate in the costs and construction. See attached
sheet. The Board recommended that J.T. Johnson write a letter to the Junior Women's
Club addressing the situation, informing them of the extra costs involved and discussing the
location. J.T. will report back.
OLD BUSINESS
J.T. had a letter from Joe Wywrot asking the Park Board to help with the costs of the last
railing that needs to be installed by the stairs leading to the river. The Park Board agreed to
spend $1,500 land cash for the Riverfront Park stair railing. Lisa motioned to approve the
purchase, not to exceed $1,500. John seconded. John-yes, Dave-yes, Bill-yes; Lisa-yes.
Motion passed.
John Bradstreet asked J.T. when the entire fence will be painted Hunter Green. J.T. said as
soon as the stair railing is installed the entire fence will be painted. Before August!
NEW BUSINESS
No new business
Motioned to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Motion passed.
Next regular meeting is June 12, 2000
Sue Swithin
Director 2