Park Board Packet 2004 06-28-04 Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department Board Meeting
Park And Recreation Administrative Offices
RIVERFRONT BUILDING
301 E. HYDRAULIC STREET Yorkville, IL 60560/ 630.553.4341
AGENDA
June 28, 2004
Call to Order:
Roll Call: Chris Rollins, Ken Koch, Van Truman,Heather Fiala, Richard Korinek,
Bob Pilmer, School District Liason, Alderman Paul James
Introduction of Guests and/or City Officials, Staff:
Park and Recreation Director—Laura Brown
Park Foreman— Scott Sleezer
City Land Planner—Mike Schoppe
Public Comments:
Approval of Mmutes:
Minutes of May 24, 2004
Minutes of June 14, 2004
Bills Review:
Cash Analysis
Bill List
Old Business:
New Business:
Kylyns Ridge Concept Park Designs
MPI Regional Park—flood plain limits
Rivers Edge Bid opening results
Greenbriar Pond concept plan
Additional Business:
Correspondence:
Miscellaneous press release
Adjournment
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Yorkville Parks&Recreation Department
Board Meeting
May 24,2004
MINUTES
Call to.Order-
The Secretary called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Roll Call
Heather Fiala,Ken Koch,Van Truman
Absent: Chris Rollins,Dave Cathey,Richard Korinek,Bob Pilmer,Alderman Paul James
Guests/City Officials/Staff-
Laura Brown,Executive Director
Scott Sleezer,Parks Foreman
Mike Schoppe, Schoppe Design
Mark Harrison, Schoppe Design
Public Comment-
None
New Development-
Bob Nelson presented the plan for Tanglewood Trails,a county subdivision, for a 1.5 mile
review.Because the development is not yet contiguous to the City,the developer discussed the
proposed 5 acre park site and a 50 ft. open space corridor connecting to possible future
development to the east.The developer recommended removing the 50 ft corridor from the plan
until such time when the development becomes contiguous and is annexed into the City, at which
time the Park Board could negotiate with the homeowners association to make the 5 acres a city
park,with the possible connection to the east. With Park Board approval,the developer will
make the recommendation to the County.The Board concurred with his recommendation.
Rollins arrived at 7:07 p.m.
Dan Venard(Pulte Homes),presented a concept plan for the Theidel property(Hinsdale
Nursery). Gary Weber, land planner and landscape architect for the project,discussed the plan.
The Board,with suggestions from Schoppe, recommended changes to the park location, and will
view the revised plan before it is presented to the City.
Cathey arrived at 7:28 p.m.
Kevin Stough,Centex Homes,presented a preliminary plan for the Bristol Bay development.
Discussion focused on the topography and possible uses of a 240+/- acre open space area. The
development also contains three neighborhood parks and a bike path.The Board will review a
conceptual plan at a future date.
Approval of Minutes-
Minutes of the May 10,2004 regular meeting were unanimously approved,following a motion
by Truman.Koch seconded the motion.
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Bills Review-
The Board reviewed the current cash analysis and bills list. Truman moved for approval of the
bills as submitted.Fiala seconded the motion.A roll-call vote was taken: Rollins,yes; Cathey,
yes;Koch,yes; Truman,yes. Approval was unanimous.
Reports-
Brown updated the Board on the status of several park developments.
• Country Hills-waiting for completion of punch list items
• West Hydraulic-paperwork for the $100,000 reimbursement has been submitted
• Grande Reserve Park E-waiting for final cost estimates from the developer
• Park D, Sunflower,and Kylyns-working on punch lists and concept drawings
• Riverfront-working on a landscaping plan
• Gilbert Park-construction to begin yet this spring
Brown reported that the Mayor reappointed Fiala to the Park Board for a 5-year term.
Brown also reported a request to change the land cash donation for Grande Reserve Park D,to
give additional cash for a reduction of acres from what was stated in the annexation agreement.
The Board agreed and directed Brown to draft a letter to the developer agreeing to the change,
with the additional $158,928 to be applied to park and trail construction in that development.
Brown reported a net revenue of$16,853 from the annual golf outing.
Sleezer reviewed the concession stand project,and reported a total cost of$31,779 for
construction and installation.
Cathey left the meeting at this time.
Old Business-
The Board discussed the renaming of Prairie Park in response to a resident request.Following
discussion,Fiala moved that the park name be changed to Samantha&Theresa Eberhardt Hiding
Spot Park.Koch seconded the motion.Approval was unanimous. The recommendation will be
made to City Council.
New Business-
Harrison presented results of the bid opening for the purchase of play equipment for River's
Edge Park.He shared pictures of play structures from the various bidders, a bid cost summary,
and recommended Little Tikes,Game Time,Miracle,and Playworld Systems for specific pieces.
Fiala made a motion to accept the recommendation of Schoppe Design, in the amount of
$30,553, for the main play structure, swings,2 spring riders,2 sand diggers, 1 funnel ball game,
store front, drive thru,and gas station.Koch seconded.A roll-call vote was taken:Koch,yes;
Fiala,yes;Rollins,yes; Truman,yes.Approval was unanimous.
Koch suggested signage to caution traffic in the area of River's Edge Park where children will be
playing.Brown said it will be discussed with the Street Dept.as the park is developed.
The Board set a date of July 24 for the semi-annual parks tour. The tour will begin at 9 a.m.
Brown asked Board members to review the Parks Master Plan prior to the July 24 park tour,so
Schoppe can begin an update of the Plan to be presented to the Board in September.
Brown reported that she has been working with Schoppe and Harrison to develop a master
schedule of park design and development.Harrison presented a spreadsheet showing a 2.5 year
schedule and fee estimate.
Sleezer discussed his request to purchase one truck and one car for the Parks fleet. One two-
wheel drive F-150 and a Ford Taurus.The car would be purchased through the State. The truck
would have to be bid out. The purchase is covered in the budget.Koch made a motion to allow
the purchase of both vehicles, in an amount not to exceed$28,000 total,from budgeted Parks
Capital.Fiala seconded.A roll-call vote was taken:Koch,yes;Fiala,yes; Rollins,yes;Truman,
yes.Approval was unanimous.
Following discussion,the Board approved a one-year contract with Rosati's to supply pizzas,at
cost, for concessions. The contract is renewable annually.Fiala moved to accept the contract
agreement as proposed. Koch seconded.Approval was unanimous.
At Truman's suggestion,park liaison assignments were tabled until the new Board member is
appointed.
Additional Business-
Brown called attention to a park beautification day at Fox Hills on June 12. Sleezer asked for
board representation at that event.
Board members discussed their concern with the City Treasurer's request to be added to the
signature card for access to the Department's accounts.Rollins asked Brown to verify bank
requirements for Internet access to accounts.At the Board request,Brown will ask for an
investment policy and procedure. She will also ask the status of the money market account and
the need for the Treasurer to have access to Parks&Rec accounts.
Adjournment-
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.following a motion by Fiala, seconded by Truman.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Rice,Recording Secretary
Next meeting June 14,2004,7 p.m.at the Hydraulic Dr.Administrative Office.
YORKVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION PARK BOARD MEETING
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MEMORANDUM
June 9,2004
Ms. Laura Brown
Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Yorkville
301 E Hydraulic St.
Yorkville,IL 60560
Re: Greenbriar Pond
Dear Laura,
The preface to the Greenbriar Pond Landscape Plan was to reduce the amount of maintenance for the
pond. The project would do more than reducing maintenance. The natural plantings will help prevent
the erosion of the pond edges, provide areas for fish spawning, allow for more birds and wildlife in the
plantings, and it would help in the beautification of the pond as a whole.
The following information relates to the preparation of the site, installation and the cost for the project.
All costs are given as if the project were to be outsourced.
o Draw down pond
o Remove existing turf
o Rake topsoil—ground preparation
o Install seed&blanket
o Annual maintenance( 1St burn after third year of growth)
o Pond Draw-down Can be don by City
o Existing turf removal, ground preparation& seed&blanket installation $14,500—$15,500
o Shade trees $4,900
Total Installation Cost $19,400—$20,400
o Annual maintenance $2,400 per year
Schoppe Design Associates,Inc.
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ë1L CONSTRUCTION, INC.
17421 Marengo Rd. • Union, IL 60180 • Office 815-923-4321 • Fax 815-923-4303
June 11, 2004
The United City of Yorkville Park District
Laura Brown
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville,IL 60560
Dear Laura,
As you may well know, it is not at all uncommon to see a larger turn-over of employees
directly after the winter winds have ceased. As employers, we carry them through the
winter, and at the first sign of spring fever,the restlessness begins...
Unfortunately for us,the long wet spring caused a delay in this annual phenomenon...And,
just as our true work season arrives, we find ourselves unexpectedly short handed. This
upset included the loss of 3 foreman and 2 workers over the last 2 months, and arrives at a
time most difficult to find immediate replacement. This fact is additionally compounded
by the lengthy and specialized training required for quality playground installation.
We, at REIL, are confident that our 13 year track-record of 100%project completion will
speak for itself, and although this is a bump-in-the-road, you can be assured that REIL
will continue to honor that record. We are,however, requesting your understanding and
patience during this unanticipated transition.
Please be additionally assured that REIL is making every effort to rectify this situation as
quickly and as competently as possible.
Best = • , /
Jo rJ ederlund
Pre dent
REIL Construction, Inc.
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17421 Marengo Rd. • Union, IL 60180 • Office 815-923-4321 • Fax 815-923-4303
June 11,2004
Schoppe Design Associates
Mark Harrison
430 W. Downers Place
Aurora,IL 60506
Dear Mark,
As you may well know,it is not at all uncommon to see a larger turn-over of employees
directly after the winter winds have ceased. As employers,we carry them through the
winter,and at the first sign of spring fever,the restlessness begins...
Unfortunately for us,the long wet spring caused a delay in this annual phenomenon...And,
just as our true work season arrives,we find ourselves unexpectedly short handed. This
upset included the loss of 3 foreman and 2 workers over the last 2 months,and arrives at a
time most difficult to find immediate replacement. This fact is additionally compounded
by the lengthyand specializedalized training required for quality playground installation.
We,at REIL,are confident that our 13 year track-record of 100%project completion will
speak for itself,and although this is a bump-in-the-road,you can be assured that REIL
will continue to honor that record. We are,however, requesting your understanding and
patience during this unanticipated transition.
Please be additionally assured that REIL is making every effort to rectify this situation as
quickly and as competently as possible.
Best regards,
J�o/Cederlund
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RE1L Construction,Inc.
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v 1 Upland Praise Sq. Yds. 1,700 A, 4" ' i •. • .w. Y ��-
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Botanical Name Common Name Seed/AC. 3 Erect Emergents Sq.Yds. 950 s' • � : .. •_ ,;-tAis Q4,... .. ,
Alisma subcordatum Water Plantain 0.063 lbs. 4 Shade Tree Ea. 14 - ,�► -• • -" ;.c t st �' '
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Asclepias incarnate SwampMilkweed 0.063 lbs. a17 ...,,,,,,4'.-C,'..'..
Aster simplex Panicled Aster 0.031 lbs. 'A''''...' y. • - .. � -
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Avena sativa Seed Oats 60.00 lbs. + •� •� . ��, • t`•-�.t '"red• ' to
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•Bidens species Various species Bidens 0.313 lbs. . "- - •_ r + �- .� $ t'" • i '- F�
Boltonia latisquama False Aster 0.050 lbs. • •♦•-. '� • • -� .s '�y,+;�
Carex hyalinolepis Hyaline Sedge 0.063 lbs. SYMBOL KEY .. �, ; • .-� - ` , �i 1 }.,,. e',' "-c-
Carex lupulina Hop Sedge 0.250 lbs. s - t Kr
Carex stipata Awl-Fruited Sedge 0,125 lbs. .a • - / .Ati j !�� 4
Carex vesicaria Inflated Sedge 0.250 lbs. . ' � - '& .� -4,,,I, / �' ; '-�
Carex vulpinoidea Brown Fox Sedge 2.000 lbs. Upland Prairie • r- - _--- .r.---,.,-.--.-r f.'t `.\e r
Desmanthus illinoensis Illinois Bundle Flower 0.031 lbs. _ P>< Y t =r`
Eleochans palustris Spike Rush 0.125 lbs. `Seed Mix • _` - _ _i� 4 y.wry '• ..:5� t
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Eupatorium maculatum Spotted Joe Pye Weed 0.125 lbs. ' -_ _: ;i - '_ s s "�•> 1 -� - '
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Glyceria stnata Fowl Manna Grass 0.125 lbs. ___ -y - - _ ,p. s. •�- e 1 �p�
Helenium autumnale Sneezeweed 0.250 lbs. Seed Mix -. r- .r. _ i'''''
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Iris virginica Blue Flag Ins 0.125 lbs. -_" - _ j "r _ y - �. '
Leersia oryzoides Rice Cut Grass 0.250 lbs. - - f' +Y > . r;
Mimulus ringens Monkey Flower 0.063 lbs. Erect Emergent _ -�. 'J €__ �y + # " Y 'f • .`�. , fJ+ _ �`
Sagittaria latifolia Common Arrowhead 0.250 lbs. :-. -1::'-':•;-,--'1'... - .r - =r t-.j -- - ..
Scirpus atrovirens Dark Green Rush 0.125 lbs. - Seed Mix s - _ �`' �3.-� - t -
Scir us fluviatilis River Bulrush 0.063 lbs. �r"^ _ r.- ;- d'1. a. d-i
Silphium perfoliatum Cup Plant 0.125 lbs. 1�\' j - - - °�,
Verbena hastata Blue Vervain 0.125 lbs. \`w (2'4.-4" - � •-
Vernonia fasciculata Ironweed 0.250 lbs. ` -t-.* pry•.. ,!(y - I ` „r�17�rr
3. Upland Seed Mixture-83.705 lbs.per acre plus mycorrhizal inoculants r� " - •. '1 ` ,. _ `
4. Wet-Mesic Seed Mixture-87.883 lbs.per acre plus mycorrhizal inoculants i ,.. • • -
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Andropogon scoparius Little Blue Stem 10.000 lbs. Botanical Name Common Name Seed/AC. ,.� ,,,,• NWL•651.3 t;
Bouteloua curtipendula Side Oats Grama 10.000 lbs. Andropogon gerardii Big Blue Stem 10.0 lbs. 3 HWL•659.0 r r _ i
Panicum virgatum Prairie Switch Grass 2.0 lbs. `• +�;
Temporary Matrix Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass 10.0 lbs. 4r.. ;cap n
Botanical Name Common Name SeedlAC. Temporary Matrix -� -. ct5 r
Avena sativa Seed Oats 60.00 lbs. _ - t 1.
Botanical Name Common Name Seed/AC. O,�1�C "-: - k ,
Forbs Avena sativa Seed Oats 60.000 lbs. - ! ;
Botanical Name Common Name Seed/AC. Forbs ,� � "` '
Allium cernuum Nodding Onion 0.500 lbs. `I f' '{ 0.!I ;
Anemone virginiana Thimbleweed 0.063 lbs. Botanical Name Common Name SeedlAC. �! s ? ; 0't` ,.
Aster laevis Smooth Blue Aster 0.016 lbs. Aster laevis Smooth Blue Aster 0.016 lbs. '� - _
Aster novae-angliae New England Aster 0.031 lbs. Aster novae-angliae New England Aster 0.031 lbs. `4 , - r - 691 - r - -
Baptisia leucantha White Wild Indigo 0.078 lbs. Baptisia leucantha White Wild Indigo 0.078 lbs. t r - -61' \
Cassia fasciculata Partridge Pea 1.000 lbs. Cassia fasciculata Partridge Pea 1.000 lbs. _ t I i 644 - _ - - i E,��' t r f
Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea 0.031 lbs. Coreopsis tripteris Tall Coreopsis 0.500 lbs. -- t r '^r =•1 6<s - - e! ;
Coreopsis palmate Prairie Coreopsis 0.250 lbs. Echinacea allida Pale Pur le Coneflower 0.375 lbs. t �M1XF . 6`t' - - ---- `
Echinacea palmate Pale Purple Coneflower 0.500 lbs. Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master 0.188 lbs. i f - �� - ~ ... ,Z1
Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master 0.188 lbs. Lespedeza capitata Bush Clover 0.125 lbs. •-++y -.on- ---
Geum triflorum Prairie Smoke 0.063 lbs. Liatris aspera Rough Blazing Star 0.125 lbs. J str - ' WO - r j
Lespedeza capitata Bush Clover 0.125 lbs. Liatris pycnostachya Prairie Blazing Star 0.219 lbs. 1 J i - ��; _
• Liatris aspera Rough Blazing Star 0.125 lbs. Monarda fistulosa Prairie Bergamot 0.100 lbs. , -r4 4e • _ bscse � .r .. S,.f��r- �Y +AI..-, - , .�,.
Liatris pycnostachya Prairie Blazing Star 0.188 lbs. Parthenium integrifolium Wild Quinine 0.156 lbs. _ - ' >.., .• ,r. + yt - 1 -f
Monarda fistulosa Prairie Bergamont 0.031 lbs. Petalostmum candidum White Prairie Clover 0.125 lbs. r "' r --•!...-,7;-..--.•""^ h a -'--74,',17�s - " ,+-.
I Parthenium integrifolium Wild Quinine 0.016 lbs. Petalostemum purpureum Purple Prairie Clover 0.188 lbs. r• ' i.�'- _ j y t•+ ♦ .s - _
@ Penstemon digitalis Beardtongue 0.125 lbs. Physostegia virginiana False Dragonhead 0.063 lbs. •' _s �- �' EXISTING TURF' <4 r• --L. Petalostemum candium White Prairie Clover 0.125 lbs. Ratibida pinnata Yellow Coneflower 0.250 lbs. - • - _ i -- = --,1,-.41 .7. z-±-:f f 'ALL DISTURBED AREAS ? rf - -,--
A Petalostemum purpureum Purple Prairie Clover 0.156 lbs. �zL -- ,e't- r TO BE RESTORED TO PRE 1 {J k-
P rP P Rudbeckia subtomentosa Black-Eyed Susan 0.250 lbs. _ r_.{' .,, - /CONSTUCTION CONDITION. r f LE, i
Ratibida pinnata Yellow Coneflower 0.125 lbs. Rudbeckia hirta Black-Eyed Susan 1.000 lbs. • t I • .r .i"+ ?_. • 'i i t _:
Rudbeckia hirta Black-Eyed Susan 0.063 lbs. Silphium laciniatum Compass Plant 0.188 lbs. j i t F- '" I r l i. - `
¢ 1 Silphium laciniatum Compass Plant 0.250 lbs. Silphium terebinthinaceum Prairie Dock 0.125 lbs. ,, rf 1 _ - • i It' 110
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_ aoSolVerldage bena striota Hoary Vervain 0.125 lbs. Solidage rig0.125 lbs. Solidage ida
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denrod 0.125 lbs. 1 0.031 lbs. pt AO. 1 i i •I• j 16fl I I I.t t
tp Veronia fasciculata Common Ironweed 0.188 lbs. �" j,f+ L�
y Verbena stricta Hoary Vervain 0.125 lbs. + z. _
Zizia aurea Golden Alexander 0.500 lbs. Zizia aurea Golden Alexander 0.500 lbs. - -
3. Upland Seed Mixture-83.705 lbs.per acre plus mycorrhizal native species are flowering so as to prevent seed set. Control undesirable plant species,
SPECIFICATIONS inoculants 3.02 PREPARATION when present in small quantities. Control by hand pulling prior to the development and
maturity of the plant. Hand removal shall include the removal of all aboveground and
Permanent Matrix A. Grade lawn areas to smooth,free draining and even surface with a loose,uniformly fine belowground stems,roots and flower masses prior to development of seeds. Non-selective
Part 1-General texture. Roll and rake;remove ridges and fill depressions as required to drain. herbicides can be used but with utmost caution. Non-selective herbicides are absorbed
Botanical Name Common Name Seed/AC. through the plant tissues and work their way into the root system,effectively killing the plant.
1.01 DESCRIPTION Andropogon scoparius Little Blue Stem 10.000 lbs. B. Restore prepared areas to specified condition if eroded,settled,or otherwise disturbed after The only acceptable herbicides are glyphosate based such as RoundUp,Rodeo,Razor or
Bouleloua curtipendula Side Oats Grama 10.000 lbsfine grading and prior to seeding or sodding. Aquancat.
A. Provide turf removal and seeding as shown and specified. The work includes:
Temporary Matrix C. Locate plants as indicated and approved in the field by the Landscape Architect. B. Subsequent Seasons Maintenance: Control of undesirable plant species during the second
1. Soil preparation season shall be controlled by mowing,hand pulling and selective herbicide.
it 2. Seeding Botanical Name Common Name Seed/AC. 3.03 SEED INSTALLATION
3. Maintenance and guarantee Avena sativa Seed Oats 60.00 lbs. C. Controlled Bum Management/Maintenance:At the completion of the second(or third)full
4. Cleaning up work area A. Turf Grass(Areas needing repair due to construction), growing season after planting,fire shall be introduced as the primary management tool.
Forbs Trained professionals expenenced in the fuel types present shall conduct burning. The crew
1.02 SUBMITTALS 1. Seed immediately after preparation of bed, leader must have a certificate showing they completed the 5130/S190 Introduction to Fire
Botanical Name Common Name Seed/AC and Fire Behavior courses. State and local permits shall be required prior to control burning.
IP A. Seed: Submit seed vendor's certification fa required grass seed mixture,indicating Allium cernuum Nodding Onion 0,500 lbs. 2. Seed indicated areas within contract limits and areas adjoining contract limits Prior to a controlled bum,surrounding property owners as well as local fire and police
percentage by weight,and percentages of purity,germination,and weed seed for each Anemone virginiana Thimbleweed 0.063 lbs. disturbed as a result of construction operations, departments shall be notified. A burn plan designating preferred wind direction and speed,
grass species. Aster laevis Smooth Blue Aster 0.016 lbs. location of firebreaks,and necessary personnel and equipment shall be prepared to be
Aster novae-angliae New England Aster 0.031 lbs. 3. Perform seeding operations when the soil is dry and when winds do not exceed utilized in planning and burn implementation.This plan will be made available to all
1.03 DELIVERY,STORAGE,AND HANDLING Baptisia leucantha While Wld Indigo 0.078 lbs. 10 miles per hour velocity. concemed parties.
Cassia fasciculata Partridge Pea 1.000 lbs. The initial bum shall be dependant on fuel availability that is directly related to the quantity
A. Seed: Deliver seed and fertilizer materials in original unopened containers,showing weight, Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea 0.031 lbs. 4. Sow grass seed at a rate of 300 lbs.per acre using the following method: and quality of grasses contained within the plant matrix. Timing of the bum shall be
analysis,and name of manufacturer. Store in a manner to prevent wetting and deterioration. Coreopsis palmate Prairie Coreopsis 0.250 lbs. determined based on results of the annual monitoring indicating species composition of the
Echinacea palmate Pale Purple Coneflower 0.500 lbs. a. Conventional Seeding: management area and other analysis of management goals. The burn season runs from
B. Deliver fertilizer materials in anginal.unopened,and undamaged containers showing weight, Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master 0.188 lbs. November 1 through April 30 and the bum shall take place during that period when
analysis,and name of manufacturer.Store in manner to prevent wetting and deterioration. Geum tnflorum Prairie Smoke 0.063 lbs. 1. Apply seed with a rotary or drop type distributor. Install conditions are appropriate. Burn frequency shall also be dependant on the species
Lespedeza capitata Bush Clover 0.125 lbs. seed evenly by sowing equal quantities in both composition within the management area. Generally,a new prairie restoration area shall be
1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS Liatris aspera Rough Blazing Star 0.125 lbs. directions,at right angles to each other. bumed annually for two years after the second or third growing season after planting and
Liatris pycnosfachya Prairie Blazing Star 0.188 lbs. then annually there after burning approximately 50-75%of the area. Large prairie tracts
A. Work notification:Notify City of Yorkville at least 2 working days prior to start of seeding Monarda fistulosa Prairie Bergamont 0.031 lbs. 2. Alter seeding,rake soil surface lightly to shall not be burned completely each bum session. Management areas shall be divided into
operations. Parthenium integrifoliurn Wild Quinine 0,016 lbs. incorporate seed. Roll with light lawn roller. sections,depending on the size of the tract,and burned on a rotational basis. Burning of a
Penstemon digitalis Beardtongue 0,125 lbs. section of a prairie may occur each year with the entire prairie bumed over a 2-3 year
B. Confirm that the quality and depth of topsoil is satisfactory prior to beginning fine grading. Petalostemum candium White Prairie Clover 0.125 lbs. 5. For slopes that are less than four to one,place straw mulch uniformly at 2112 tons period.
Petalostemum purpureum Purple Prairie Clover 0.156 lbs. per acre using manual or mechanical methods. Crimp straw into soil to secure.
C. Fine grading must be approved by City of Yorkville prior to start of seeding. Ratibida pinnate Yellow Coneflower 0.125 lbs. 6. For slopes that are greater than four to one provide excelsior blanket within 24 D. Long Term Maintenance of Upland Prairie,Savanna,Wet-Mesic and Emergent Areas. As
Rudbeckia hirta Black-Eyed Susan 0.063 lbs. hours of installation.Install per manufactures instructions. the natural areas mature,required supplemental management will be significantly reduced
D. Perform grassing work only after planting and other work affecting ground surface has been Silphium laciniatum Compass Plant 0.250 lbs. or eliminated. The plant community will stabilize and will be effectively managed by
completed. Solidage rigida Stiff Goldenrod 0.125 lbs. B. Seeding Upland Prairie and Savanna Areas: scheduled buming.
Verbena striata Hoary Vervain 0,125 lbs. The period for planting prairie seed shall be from April 1 to June 15 or September 15 to
E. Install seed under favorable weather conditions unless approved by the City. The conditions Veronia fasciculata Common Ironweed 0.188 lbs. October 31,or other dates as approved in writing by the Landscape Architect&Village
of the guarantee apply regardless of the date of installation. The generally accepted times Zizia aurea Golden Alexander 0.500 lbs. Consultant. 3.05 FINAL COMPLETION,INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
for seeding are:
4. Wet-Mesio Seed Mixture-87.883 lbs.per acre plus mycorrhizal inoculants 1. Remove or herbicide(RoundUp,...)existing grass,vegetation and turf. Dispose A. Inspection of all work will be made by the Landscape Architect upon wntten request by the
Fall-September 15e-March 10 of such material legally off-site. Do not turn over soil. Contractor. At that time if all work is satisfactory,that will constitute Final Acceptance.
Permanent Matrix
F. A complete list of plants,including a schedule of sizes,approximate quantities,and other 2. Remove high areas and fill in depressions,remove clumps,clods,stones over 2' B. Seeded areas will be inspected at completion of installation and accepted subject to
requirements is shown on the drawings for the convenience of the Owner. Verify and supply Botanical Name Common Name Seed/AC. diameter,roots and other extraneous matter. Dispose of such material legally compliance with specified materials and installation requirements.
Me quantities required to complete the work as drawn. Andropogon gerardii Big Blue Stem 10.0 lbs. off-site.
Panicum virgalum Prairie Switch Grass 2,0 lbs. 1. Seeded areas will be acceptable provided all requirements,including
1.05 GUARANTEE Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass 10.0 lbs. 3. SEEDED PRAIRIE SHALL NOT RECEIVE FERTILIZER. maintenance,have been complied with,and dense,even-colored,viable lawn in
established free of weeds,undesirable grass species,disease,and insects.
A. Guarantee all work for one year following the dale of Final Completion. Temporary Matrix 4, Do not use wet seed or seed that is moldy or otherwise damaged in transit or
storage. 2. No seeded areas shall have bare spots or unacceptable cover totaling more the
B. At the end of the guarantee period,reseed areas with specified materials,which fail to Botanical Name Common Name Seed/AC. 2%of the individual areas,in areas requested to be inspected.
provide a uniform stand of grass until all affected areas are accepted by the Landscape Avena sativa Seed Oats 60.000 lbs. 5. Seed shall be drilled with a Truax No Till Drill only with overlapping planting
Architect. zones, No broadcast or hand spreading. Distribute seed evenly over entire C. Inspection of all work shall be mane after sixty(60)day period of maintenance,upon written
Forbs area. request of Contractor. At that time,if all work is satisfactory,that will constitute Final
PART 2-PRODUCTS Completion.
Qotanical Name Common Namo Send/AC 6. Sow not less than specified rate.
2.01 MATERIALS Aster laevis Smooth Blue Aster 0.016 lbs. D. Final Completion of all work shall constitute the beginning of guarantee period.
Aster novaeangliae New England Aster 0.031 lbs. 7. After the seeding operation is completed,install erosion control blanket per
A. Seed: Baptisia leucantha White Wild Indigo 0.078 lbs. manufacturer's specifications only in areas prone to erosion as designated by E. Contractor's responsibility for maintenance(exclusive of replacement within guarantee
Cassia fasciculata Partridge Pea 1.000 lbs. Landscape Architect. period)shall terminate on date of Final Completion.
1. Natural Area Seed: Provide fresh,clean,new crop of the species and proportions Coreopsis tripteris Tall Coreopsis 0.500 lbs.
as specified. Seed shall be obtained by a reputable supplier(approved by Echinacea pallida Pale Purple Coneflower 0.375 lbs. C. Seeding&Planting Wet-Mesic and Emergent Areas: 3.06 CLEANING
Landscape Architect)within a 200-mile radius of the local transition zone and/or Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master 0.188 lbs.
northerly regions of the project site. Seed at a rate of 65.365 total lbs.per acre Lespedeza capitata Bush Clover 0,125 lbs. 1. The period for planting prairie seed shall be from April 1 to June 15 or A. Perform cleaning during installation of the work and upon completion of the work. Remove
plus mycorrhizal inoculants. baths aspera Rough Blazing Star 0.12516s. September 15 to October 31,or other dates as approved in wilting by the from sites all excess materials,soil,debris,and equipment. Repair damage resulting from
Liatris pycnosfachya Prairie Blazing Star 0.21916s. Landscape Architect&Village Consultant. planting operations.
2. Emergent Seed Mixture-65.365 lbs.per acre plus mycorrhizal inoculants Monarda fistulosa Prairie Bergamot 0.100 lbs.
Parthenium integrifolium Wild Quinine 0.156 lbs. 2. Remove or herbicide(RoundUp,...)existing grass,vegetation and turf.
Botanical Name Common Name Seed/AC. Petalostmum candidum White Prairie Clover 0.125 lbs. Dispose of such material legally off-site. Do not tum over soil,
Alisma subcordatum Water Plantain 0.063 lbs. Petalostemum purpureum Purple Prairie Clover 0,188 lbs.
Asclepias incarnate Swamp Milkweed 0.063 lbs. Physosfegia virginiana False Dragonhead 0.063 lbs. 3. Remove high areas and fill in depressions;remove clumps,clods,stones over
Aster simplex Panicled Aster 0.031 lbs. Ratibida pinnata Yellow Coneflower 0.250 lbs. 2"diameter,roots and other extraneous matter. Dispose of such matenal
Avena saliva Seed Oats 60.00 lbs. Rudbeckia subtomentosa Black-Eyed Susan 0.250 lbs. legally off-site.
r Bidens species Venous species Bidens 0.313 lbs. Rudbeckia hide Black-Eyed Susan 1,000 lbs.
Boltonia latisquama False Aster 0.050 lbs. Silphium laciniatum Compass Plant 0.188 lbs. 4. WET MESIC AND EMERGENT AREAS SHALL NOT RECEIVE FERTILIZER.
Carex hyalinolepis Hyaline Sedge 0.063 lbs. Silphium terebinthinaceum Prairie Dock 0,125 lbs. GENERAL l�TO I L S
Carex lupulina Hop Sedge 0.250 lbs. Solidage nemoralis Old-Field Goldenrod 0.125 lbs. 5. Do not use wet seed or seed that is moldy or otherwise damaged in transit or 1 V 1 lirJ
Carex stipataesica Awl-FruitedflateSedge 0,250 lbs. Verbageena striaate
StiffoGoldenrod 0.121 lbs. storage. 1.Apply non-selective herbicide over existing turf areas which are
Carex vesicaria Inflated Sedge 0.250165. Verbena striata Hoary Vervain 0.125165.
1 Carex vulpinoidea Brown Fox Sedge 2.000 lbs, Zizia aurea Golden Alexander 0.500 lbs. 6. Seed shall be drilled with a Truax No Till Drill with overlapping planting zones in to be re-seeded.
Desmanthus illinoensis Illinois Bundle Flower 0.031 lbs. dry areas and times. It may only be hand broadcast with written approval of the
Eleochans palustris Spike Rush 0.125 lbs. B. Mycorrhizal Inoculants: The inoculants shall be palletized and mixed with the fine seeds Landscape Architect and the Village Consultant. Then distribute seed evenly
Eupatorium maculatum Spotted Joe Pye Weed 0,125 lbs. before installation. Prior to purchase,the materials are to be submitted to the Landscape over entire area. Rake the seed lightly into top'A"of soil,roll lightly and water
§ Glyceria striate Fowl Manna Grass 0125 lbs. Architect and the Village Official Planner for written approval. with a fine spray and in compliance with local wateringrestrictions. 2. Light disc or rake top one inch of soil to break up dead turf.
Helenium autumnale Sneezeweed 0.250165. g (Planner)
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Iris virginica Blue Flag Ins 0,125 lbs. C. Erosion control blanket over bluegrass seed shall be S75 BN and the erosion contra!blanket 7. Sow not less than specified rate.
a Leersia oryzoides Rice Cut Grass 0.250 lbs. over erect emergents shall be C125 as provided by North American Green or approved 3.After seeding operations are complete,apply erosion control
- Mimulus ringens Monkey Flower 0.063 lbs. equal 100%biodegradable jute mesh. 8. Wet meadow and emergent areas shall be planted,and the seed allowed to blanket C-150 over Upland prairire and Wet Mesic seed areas.
Sagiltana latifolia Common Arrowhead 0.250 lbs. germinate(if possible),poor to flooding with significant amounts of water.
1 A. Scirpus atrovirens Dark Green Rush 0.125 lbs. PART 3-EXECUTION Apply erosion control blanket C-125 over erect emergents.
1'' Scirpus fluviatilis River Bulrush 0.063 lbs. 3.04 MAINTENANCE
Silphium perfoliatum Cup Plant 0.125 lbs. 3.01 INSPECTION
Verbena hastata Blue Vervain 0.125 lbs. A. First and Second Season Maintenance of Upland Prairie,Savanna,Wet-Mesic and
6 Vernonia fasciculata Ironweed 0.250 lbs. A. Examine finish surfaces grades,topsoil quality,depth,and conditions of installations. Do Emergent Areas: Mow the praise and other natural areas to a height of 4-8"approximately
not start planting work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected. 4 times per growing season. Mowing shall take place when the non-native and weedy N
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City still needs open space...
As a Park Board member for the past six years I have
witnessed a multitude of changes occurring throughout
the United City of Yorkville with the growth and the
addition of new subdivisions annexed into the City:
Today, I was approached by a resident who informed
me at the City Council Committee of the Whole
meeting on Tuesday, June 15 that Rose Spears
(Yorkville Alderman) indicated that she was more
concerned about the.density of a new development
proposed for an area on the north side of town,and she
further indicated that she was not concerned about parks
and open spaces. It should benoted that this new
development meets the standards established by-Ahe
Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted by the City
Council including Rose Spears.
-Rather than scrutinizing a development that wants to
! — centralize storm-water detention areas and create large
areas of usable open space (53 to 140 acres) for
recreation, I challenge Rose Spears to think about what '
_ she is attempting to do by eliminating this
centralization. Rose, you would be helping to create
more streets,more small areas of storm water detentions
which have to be managed by a homeowners association,
fewer opportunities for ;regional parks and sport
complexes, and fewer opportunities for transitional and
i affordable housing.
I am also concerned for the rapid growth of the city and •
7_ the ability to afford the necessary services. However, I f
am more concerned with the narrow vision and short` •
sightedness of an elected official who is representing the
city of Yorkville who does not fully understand or
support the preservation of open space, the creation of
f parks, and their overall benefits to the community.
As a Park Board member, I champion parks and .
recreation as critical components of our ,lives with.
benefits that extend beyondone's self,to loved ones and
to the community. Recreation-enhances the overall,
quality of life through positive experiences and creates
social opportunities for all residents of Yorkville. The
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act adopted
by Congress-, states "the incidence, of,juvenile
delinquency and crime can be reduced through public
recreation programs and activities designed to provide
youth with social skills, enhance self esteem and
encourage the constructive use of discretionary time."
I believe in the benefit and value of playing and the
creation of parks. Everyone can remember the last time
they took a step back from the hectic pace of life and
enjoyed a day playing with family members-or friends at
a park or playground. Whether as a member of a team or
competing as an individual, whether on a camping trip
or an afternoon on horseback, regardless of how you
participated in recreation,the odds are you felt better as a
result.
As the City Council (including Rose Spears)plans for
the future of the city and new developments, please
consider the long-term stability of the community and
needs for our future children. Open space and parks
cannot be created when all the land is gone.You need to -
act today for tomorrow's parks and playgrounds. -
DAVID CATHEY
Yorkville Park Board Member
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Thursday June 24, 2004 RECORD 9
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teCit renews contract with grant Wrialderman Objects
By Kathy Farren adding a concern that changing con- well equipped and well staffed as well as Alderman Richard Sticka said he felt
suiting firms now could jeopardize this making major infrastructure improve- park improvements were a quality of life
large grant. ments. issue.
The City of Yorkville renewed its ' �� can't
contracthwithya grant writingr consultingewed Spears said the Councils Admin- Grants are an opportunity to "get You let green space go. Once it's
firm for a year- over the objections of istration Committee had asked last year dollars back to the community," which gone, it's gone forever. It's the highest
that the firm research grants in other he said can be difficult because Yorkville priority we can have," Sticka said.
Alderman Rose Spears. areas but Graff responded that the city's is perceived to be fairly affluent. City Treasurer William Powell said
Aldermen approved the contract with didn't qualify for some. "We should try to get dollars back that some money comes to the city from
C.H. Schrader and Associates of Batavia Spears said constituents she has talked wherever we can. I believe it's a way to developers earmarked for parks and can't
for$14,000 at their meeting Tuesday. to feel the "city concentrates too much help out seniors and others,"he said. then be spent elsewhere. Spears
In the past year, Schrader employees on parks and recreation over other areas. Prochaska said some people nay think responded "I think it could be directed
wrote 14 grant applications for the city. We getting heavy on parks space...I don't more is being done with parks because other ways if we so desired."
Yorkville has been awarded one- a feel we are a Naperville." "you put a pipe in the ground, people Spears voted no on the contract while
$75,000 Open Space and ,Land Prochaska said he disagreed. He said don't see it. You put in a park, people the other aldermen present voted yes.
Acquisition grant for the River's Edge the city is keeping the police department see it."
Park. Another g-rant application for
acquisition of land on West Hydraulic
• was approved but the state funds were
frozen by the governor's office.
Spears objected to extending the firm's
contract saying the majority of their • .- •
work was being done in the area of parks
and recreation, rather than for other city _ -♦� Sesquicentennial
departments, "while we scrimp and save #.•,,k
for police training."
Alderman Paul James said Police Chief
Harold Martin had- said he felt
comfortable completing the grant •
applications for programs that could isr.. 0
benefit his department. 4 r� •
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pears said that when Parks and O
Recreation Executive Director Laura maw'
e at di
Brown was' hired, and her salary set, it SOP' '� SPr
was in part based on her grant writing "
expertise. Ilan► 11110
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"If we were reaching in our own �.
pockets to pay for this, I don't think itr�,_ 11111P"' •
would pass," she said of the Schrader �..
contract. J • C
However,Alderman Larry Kot said that 1 '�` Fri, , June 25 • 8 a m-5 p m
he felt that, with eight grant applications flog.::
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totaling $3 million still pending, it was •i Sat June ne 25 8am� 1 m
using taxpayers money wisely to �,• p
continue with Schrader. Mawl
He said he shared some of Spears' ma. 0 \
concerns about seeking grants in other
areas hitt felt with ,. 75,000 received for `"
the $14,000 cost last year, "it's worth r• ell •
trying for one more year."
Alderman Valerie Burd asked what sow . 0/04
• Schrader's areas of expertise were. City !
Administrator Tony Graff said the-firm r
has worked with natural resources, con-
tor"•.
servation, and Environmental Protection ) .�
Agency issues, as well as fine arts, ( /11.,
historic preservation, and open space
acquisition. He said most of their clients a
are, however, park districts or forest
preserve districts.
Burd said she didn't think the city had
fully explored finding a firm that writes il 0
grant applications in a wide range of O`
areas matching what the city wants. APY 3.04%
She also said she was concerned that 12 Months
city employees might have been doing a
lot of the research of information for the Min. $1,000 New Deposit
gf int applications. She said she has
written grant applications and research is
what takes the most time. Burd said she
would rather see a consultant doing more •
of the work to save staff time. We'll make it easy
Prochaska said he had no problem �r
seeng if other firms were available to Q 4 Plano Savings Branch of
write other grants, hut said the contract C7 \ 4
with Schrader has "not been a losing �"1 (-4ILLINOIS
proposition." b "
Burd asked James, who is the
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Board, if he felt the cost of the contract CREDIT
was worth it just for parks grants. James
replied that one large grant application 0 UNION
encompasses land from three different
developers and could bring in $400,000. . Cr j4000 -
"For $14,000, it's..worth it," he said,
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