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YORKMLE PARKS & RECREATION
C PARK BOARD MINUTES
May 11, 1998
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Steve Bridge at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Steve Bridge, Chris Rollins, Kathy Curtis, John Bradstreet, Dave Dockstader, absent. Staff- Scott
Sleezer,Larry Kot, Sue Swithin, absent
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
John Bradstreet motioned to approve the April 20, 1998 minutes. -Kathy Curtis seconded. Motion
passed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
John Bradstreet motioned to approve the bills as presented- Chris Rollins seconded-Vote-yes 4,no 0.
Motion passed.
Discussion of Wal Mart grant check-tabled until next meeting.
GUESTS:
Greenbriar residents(Debbie and Larry Larson, Candy Nolan, Craig and Sue Schumann)one Fox Hill
resident( Johanna Byram).
Greenbriar:
Discussion took place with the Greenbriar residents. Scott showed plans of the park to them. One
resident asked about child swings,they would like full bucket swings. Steve Bridge indicated to the
residents that a timetable has not been set for the park. One resident asked if a bench could be located
closer to the play equipment. Scott indicated that any fixture inside the play surface would be considered
play equipment and requires a safety area around it, so benches are located a short distance away.
Another resident asked about it water fountain. Scott indicated that a drinking fountain may be possible.
Fox Hill:
The resident from Fox Bill.was informed that we do not yet have a copy of a plan for the park there, and
we have two separate areas for development. Steve Bridge indicated that the largest problem was a lack
of money for development at this time. Steve also said that one possibility was to sell one parcel and use
the money to develop the other. The resident indicated that she had complied a"wish list"from 17 of the
75 residents. She gave the list to Steve. The resident asked if it was possible to "get involved with
fundraisers"for the park. Steve replied that it was definitely possible. Scott said that playground
equipment had been dismantled from another location a may be converted to current ADA standard for a
cost of$25,000.00,but with no funds currently available,it has not be installed. Steve indicated that
Scott should develop a plan to install the playground equipment on the larger of the two areas available at
Fox FML Scott agreed to do so for the next meeting.
PARK BOARD GUIDELINES FOR PARKS:
Steve recommended a guideline for park development at 2/3 or 66%development, spending 113 on
recreation facilities. When fill funds are collected, as to equation,park construction will begin. Example:
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
No report.
PARIS REPORT:
Scott had a bid for lights for the gazebo- $1,486.00 Steve motioned to allow Scott to accept a bid not
to exceed$1,486 for gazebo lights. John seconded,Vote-yes 4,no 0. The electric service boxes need to
be enclosed!
Scott spent $300 on the Grasshopper mower repair for bearings. Scott would like to purchase a new
mower at a cost of roughly$10,000.00. Scott will investigate possible funding sources.
Scott discussed handicapped accessibility addition to the play equipment at River&ont Park. This will
requires removal of a dead tree and reconfiguring of current equipment.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
No report
CITY LIAISON'S REPORT:
No report
OLD BUSINESS:
Signs at River&ont Park:
Container search language-Chief of Police indicates that we would need to post two signs to allow
search of all containers. Also,bike patrol will begin with two officers, starting Memorial Day weekend.
NEW BUSINESS:
Park offices in new building: There will be room in the new building according to Larry Kot,for Sue to
have a park office. All Board members present feel that it would be best to have Sue's office in the new
building.
OBJECTIVES FOR 98-99:
Larry asked if the Board could develop consistent criteria for evaluating Sue and the park programs.
Steve said that it may be a good idea to hold new Board elections and let the new Board participate in
setting goals.
Adjourned 9:00 p.m.
Respectfidly submitted,
Chris Rollins
Next meeting June 8, 1998 - Call by Friday morning or sooner if you can't attend!