Park Board Minutes 1997 08-18-97 park minutes 9.8.97
YORK MM PARKS & RECREATION
PARK BOARD MINU'T'ES
• Aug. 18, 1997
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Steve Bridge, John Bradstreet, Julie Bromann - Staff- Sue Swithin,
Absent - Dave Schmelzle, Dave Dockstader, Scott Sleezer, Larry Kot.
GUESTS: Mayor Johnson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Dave S. motioned to approve the July 1997 minutes. - Julie B. seconded.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
Dave S. motioned to approve the bills - ammendments- sand and timbers moved to land cash #98501 60
Julie seconded. Julie-yes, Dave D.-yes, Dave S.-yes, John-yes. Motion passed.
Mayor's discussion was about the CCI group. There will be a city meeting on Sept. 20th at 9:00 a.m.
• in the Beecher Building for Parks & Recreation. The Rec. Dept. is to send flyers to various groups that
work closely with the Dept.. The Board is looking for input:
Areas for meeting- mission statement, maps, accomplishments, short/long term goals, parks, types, types
of recreation.
Discussion again about the state law allowing only 5 to serve on the Park Board.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Sue is still working on bids for signs for the parks. Dedication ceremonies should take place at Cobb
Park and Purcell Park..
Charges to the Recreation Dept. for golf lessons needs to be clarified by Sue and Blackberry Oaks. Dave
D. will talk with Mike I ierron and Scott at Blackberry and find out charges per student.
Sue mentioned that Riptide Volleyball Club is interested in going through the Rec. Dept. for their
program. They need three nights per week, from Nov. through May.
Riptide will continue to talk with Sue - the Board is concerned about writing checks, nights per week,
and profit for Rec. Dept. and who will handle registration. Riptide is to be invited to a meeting with Sue.
Fall flier listed Tree Donations and Sue needs more information for phone calls.
• Scott and Sue are to schedule a meeting; per week to remain organized and communicate.
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Beecher master plan is still being worked on- more at next meeting.
• Safety Town was discussed regarding showing revenue and expenses for the program, and cancelling
the checking account.
J.T. is working with insurance company regarding Beecher roof.
PARKS REPORT
Riverfront Park- a great deal has been accomplished there recently -a Great.lob to All.
Dave D. motioned to apply $4,500- #99504-0060 for labor and asphalt for the walkways and bike path.
Julie-yes, Dave S.-yes, John-yes, Dave i).-yes. Motion passed.
Van Emmon Park fence is finally done - looks good. Field has a grass infield.
Purcell Park is finished, needs a sign and a ceremony. Scott and crew did a nice job!
PUBLIC SQUARE
Scott was asked to level the park area where the running races take place. Dirt needs to be purchased.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
None at this time
• CiTY LIAISON'S REPORT:
None at this time
OLD BUSINESS:
Board Officers were discussed - Dave S. is contemplating returning to school for a Masters Degree.
Steve is absent. Board officers will remain the same for now,because of future uncertainties.
PARK ORDINANCE:
Sleeping in the parks discussed -John will talk to Chief Graff about the surveillance of the Riverfront
Park by the Police Dept.
NEW BUSINESS:
Park and Rec. (Scott and Sue and Board members)will share the time with Jim Nanninga at the food
both for Riverfront Festival.
Next meeting Oct. 13, 1997 (CALL TI IF OFFICE iF YOU CAN'T ATTEND - 4357!)
Respectfully submitted,
David C. Schmelzle
• dS/SS
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