Park Board Minutes 1999 08-23-99 4 3
YORKVtLLE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARK PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT
AI MUTES
AUG. 23w 19"
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call: John Bradstreet, Dave Cathey,Kathy Curtis. Lisa Scherer,absent- Chris Rollins,
absent,Tom Sowinsk.4 absent. Staff—Sue SwithK J.T.Johnson.
Guests and or City Officials:
Richard Marker—Heartland Subdivision
.HEARTLAND OF YORKVILLE
Richard Marker explained his concept and showed a plan of the development to the Board. He
stated there would be 90,000 feet of commercial at the front of the development.The detention
area,6.6 acres with a 25-foot hole will be in the Southeast comer. The denlopment will have
11.353 acres of open space,not including the detention area. This development will have a
homeowners association to maintain the open areas. It will also have a pool and a clubhouse that
will be private. Richard Marker stated that there would be a walking path around the open area,
also for public use.
Dave Cathey asked who would have use of area if a party was taking place in the subdivision,
Richard said"the homeowners would have use first".
After further discussion the Board told Richard that they would seek legal clarification regarding
"private open space" and invite him to a future meeting.
John Bradstreet stated that since the development would be under a Homeowners Association the
Board would be seeking land cash contribution. There is a possibility of a small playground that
would be subtracted from contribution.
Dave Cathey mentioned that the"open space"seems to be in the back yards of the homeowners.
Marker stated that"the owners would have first prioriW.
Sue S. is to call Dan Kramer for legal advice on`private open space"and land cash ordinance
usage.
LAND ACQUISITION
Sue asked the Board for one hour at the next meeting for discussing land acquisition in the near
future. Sue stated we have a master plan showing two areas for future community parks, and
Sue stated that"if we don't act on that plan soon,the land will be gone".
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
John motioned to accept the minutes from Aug. 9, 1999. Dave C. seconded. Motion passed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
John motioned to accept the bills as presented—Kathy C. seconded. Dave C.yes, Kathy C.-yes.
John—yes. Motion passed.
SAFETY TOWN UPDATE
John stated that he and Lisa would be visiting Naperville and St. Charles safety town projects to
get an idea on costs and construction. Sue mentioned that she has pictures of St. Charles safety
town and this is more what she has in mind as far as style and costs.
BEECHER PARK PLAN UPDATE
John said that he is still trying to meet with Chris and prioritize the projects for the Beecher Plan.
Sue mentioned that she is in the process of working with the Yorkville Baseball/Softball
Association in regards to a concession stand The Association is very interested in building one
for the park,and will work on detail as#hr as usage with Sue Swithin. Sue will report back at the
next Park Planning meeting on Sept. 2^16.
OLD BUSINESS
Sue is to call J.T. about the minute taking issue. J.T. is to report next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Sue S. recommended that the Park Board and staff meet one full day a year(retreat)to discuss
long term ideas, review the master plan and finalize goals and objectives for each new year. This
would be a day when three to five years is discussed to gain direction for the near future. Sue
feels that there is never enough time to do this at the regular meetings.
Dave C.recommended we meet for a special meeting just for goals and objectives if we want to
move ahead. This would be for this year and possibly next year.
Sue asked the Board for approval and financial support for certification from the National
Recreation and Park Association,this would be a title of Certified Leisure Professional. See
attached. John B. motioned to pay for the certification in the amount of$260.00,which includes
study guide and workshop. Kathy C. seconded. Dave C. yes-John-yes,Kathy yes. Motion
passed.
John motioned to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Kathy seconded. Motion passed.
Next regular meeting is Sept. 13, 1999-next Park/Planning meeting is Sept. 27, 1999
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