Park Board Minutes 1996 12-18-96 YORKVILLE PARKS & RECREATION
PARK BOARD MINUTES
Dec. 18, 1996
ROLL CALL:
Dave Dockstader, John Bradstreet, Dave Schmelzle. Staff- Sue Swithin, Scott Sleezer,
Art Prochaska. Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m.
GUESTS:
Richard Sticka, Janice Sticka,Jerry Knobeloch, Dave Schillinger,Lisa Schillinger,Kathy Curtis,
Kathy Jones, Carole Munson, Valere Burd, Emily Burd, Samantha Vondrak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Dave D. motioned to approve the Nov. 20th minutes. John B. seconded. Motion approved.
Dave S. motioned to approve the Special Board minutes from the Dec. 2nd meeting. Dave D.
seconded. Motion approved.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
Amendments to bills; Line item for Kim - Display Sales to 70656-0070. Pulfers Nursery
purchase was trees not flowers. Dave S. motioned to approve the Bill List with the 2 changes.
John-yes, Dave D.-yes, Dave S.-yes.
Transfer of funds for referee payment from 300667 to 300691. Transfer of$500.00 Approved.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
No report at this time.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
New Winter programs are; Open Gvm at CCMS; Bowling, COED Volleyball at CCMS; Drawing
Class; Indoor Soccer at Bristol.
• Sue and Scott are meeting with Jim to discuss the budget.
• Sue and Scott are to highlight large items such as; park equipment.
• A special meeting is to be planned for just the Budget.
• Bills to go to Sue's office to be coded by Sue or Scott and Park P.O.'s are to be used.
PARK REPORT:
Sue and Scott are working on Blackberry Park, then Country Hills. The "Blitz List is going well,
some of the items will wait for Spring.
The backstop for Van Emmon needs to be ordered and Scott might install himself.
CITY LIAISON'S REPORT:
Golf outing revenue is now correct and updated.
A line item for Van Emmon Park has now been created, because of the sale at$4,000.00.
OLD BUSINESS:
Dr. Engler had received our proposals regarding the agreement. He is working with the school
lawyer and will get back to us when that is completed.
The Edmeier group's proposal in a letter dated Dec. 13,1996 was to offer$200,000.00 in
services pertaining to the golf course such as; City Golf outing at a reduced rate; league play for
Recreation Dept. classes; and 9 hole passes for golf instruction classes.
Art Prochaska stated that the Land Cash could not be used for such purposes, the expenditure
needs to be material items that have a three year or more life expectancy. Sue is to respond to
them with a letter thanking them for there interest, but not accepting the offer.
At this time the Board didn't seem to be in favor of a waiver for the Edmeier Group. With more
Parks being created and the agreement with the School Dist. there is a need for Land Cash.
RIVERFRONT PARK
Scott viewed some metal/wood combinations of playground equipment that was approx. 10
_years old. Some maintenance wasn't done on the wood, but overall Scott said it was wearing
very well and recommended the equipment from Game Time.
Scott handed out a written proposal for the Game Time equipment including; cement curb, trees,
safety surface, installation and fabric. The total Nvas $22,947.48.
Dave D. motioned to pay S 17,000.00 for the complete package presented. The Riverfront
Foundation will donate 56,000.00 towards the total price. The equipment will be ordered now
with payment and the remaining materials will be purchased this Spring. Dave S. seconded the
motion. Dave D.-yes, Dave S.-yes, John B.-yes. Motion passed
Scott is to pursue information on cement curbs and installation of this for the next meeting.
Open comments from guests were:
• compliments on Christmas lights
• recommendation to create ice skating at the Riverfront Park
• they appreciated the purchase of equipment after so many people have volunteered so
much of their own time to make all the improvements at the River.
NEW BUSINESS:
No new business at this time.
Dave S. motioned to adjourn at 8:13 p.m. Dave D. seconded. Motion passed.
Respect ll�y, Subm/fitted
Davi . Schmelzle
Next meeting Jan. 15, 1997 (The meeting will start at 6:30 at the Riverfront Park Bldg.
then it will resume at the Beecher Bldg. at 7:00 p.m).