Park Board Minutes 2000 01-24-00 YDRh%ALLE
Yorkville Parks Recreation
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YORKVILLE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARK PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
Jan 24, 2000
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Chris Rollins, Lisa Scherer, Bill Wedge, Dave Cathey
Staff—Sue Swithin, Alderman—Tom Sowinski
Absent: John Bradstreet, J.T. Johnson
Guests and or City Officials:
Mayor Art Prochaska, Dave Dockstader, Sue Schnitz(Yorkville Baseball/Softball), Marcia Swanson,
Jan Lauwers(Fox Country Players).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Lisa motioned to approve the minutes from Jan. 10, 2000. Bill Wedge seconded. Motion passed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
No bills
SAFETY TOWN UPDATE
Lisa stated that the web site and pictures are disappointing. She did find out the Romeoville has a
town. Sue and Lisa will look at this project next week. Lisa is finding that they are no standards etc.
that we need to follow, it would be our own drawings and needs.
FOX COUNTRY PLAYERS
Jan Lauwers from Fox Country Players would like to have their plays and productions in the Perkins
room, but the acoustics are not favorable. They brought the idea to the Park Board about installing
acoustical panels, etc. to eliminate the echo. The suggested the idea of them paying for the work in
lieu of rental for the facility. The Board members were open to the idea, but wanted more bids are far
as correcting the problem and wanted Sue to get an idea of the rental costs that would take place for
each production. Chris Rollins stated that maybe the group would conduct theatre classes for children
through the recreation department. Marcia Swanson agreed with that idea and said they would be very
interested in doing classes. It will get the children and the parents active in Community Theater.
Dave Cathey said he would also work on a contact through someone at work. He will have them call
Sue to set up an appointment. Sue stated that the group would work around the classes and activities
that are already taking place when scheduling their rehearsals and productions.
The group performs in November and February,three to four shows per performance. Fox Country
Players will continue to research the project and return to a meeting with findings. They will also
experiment with some sound panels during the performance on Feb. 17 and 18. The Big Band is
playing in the Perkins room.
CONCESSION STAND
Sue Schnitz was present to explain the layout of the concession stand and report as to the costs and
what the Yorkville Baseball/Softball Association would like to contribute as far as funds necessary and
begin to price out the facility. Sue Swithin will take the Beecher Plan and concession plan to Eric and
have him draw to specification the layout, including sewer and water. Sue Swithin's idea is to take this
to Tom Cross as an Illinois First Project.
OLD BUSINESS
Art said that Hometown Days committee is looking at upgrading the electrical situation at the
Riverfront Park. He will come back with a proposal and costs. They would cover the expenses with
proceeds from the festival.
NEW BUSINESS
Dave Dockstader stated that the city council in the past has been very supportive regarding the budget
and the transfer of funds to support the Park and Recreation Departments. If the Board does the
planning, it should be proposed in the next budget. Only one year did the department have to use the
balance of the previous year to support the new budget. Dave D. was expressing concern for the Park
Board to take the issue to the council using their liaison or him.
He also stated that the Board could decide to become it's own Park District, using the school district
boundaries and Plano boundaries. The Board would have to be elected etc. It would mean it's own
budget, freedom etc.
Lisa stated that she felt the city council has seemed very supportive within the time she has been on the
Board.
Mayor Prochaska said that he would be having a meeting with the PNA Camp. There is discussion
about possible land.
Motioned to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Motion passed.
Next regular meeting is Feb. 14, 2000
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