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Home My WebLink AboutPark Board Packet 2004 07-12-04 Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department Board Meeting Park And Recreation Administrative Offices RIVERFRONT BUILDING 301 E. HYDRAULIC STREET Yorkville, IL 60560 / 630.553.4341 AGENDA July 12,2004 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 Superintendent of Recreation— Sue Swithin Public Comments: Approval of Minutes: Minutes of June 28, 2004 Bills Review: Cash Analysis Bill List Reports Recreation Report—receive as information Update on Concession Stand operation—receive as information School use summary report Old Business: New Business: Park Board Member appointment Park Tours schedule for July 24th at 9:00 am Additional Business: Correspondence: Miscellaneous press release Adjournment Yorkville Parks&Recreation Dept. Kylyns Ridge Cannonball Town Meeting June 28, 2004 MINUTES Call to Order— Laura Brown call the Town Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Guests/City Officials/Staff- Laura Brown, Executive Director Scott Sleezer,Parks Foreman Van Truman, Park Board Member Barb Reisinger, Recreation Admin.Assist. Mike Schoppe, Schoppe Design Chris Funkhouser, Schoppe Design 18 Residents—Kylyns Ridge Park Kylyns Ridge Concept Park Design Presentation and Public Comment- Brown started the meeting by showing the concept plans for Kylyns Ridge Park design,phase I to the residents. Chris Funkhouser of Schoppe Designs explained the phase I concept A&B drawings with two different themes, a Civil War concept or a Pirates concept,that the residents could choose from. Funkhouser said there are no definite plans at this time for phase 11 of the concept drawings,just the possibility of what the park could add on in the future. Residents expressed that they already have a soccer field, and that they are worried about future use and parking in the area. Brown said the intent for the park is for neighborhood use;that age appropriate equipment will be incorporated for all ages to use, and that picnic tables with shelter and benches will also be included. Residents responded that they would like to see more than two benches, and the residents would like the addition of a drinking fountain if possible. Some residents also said they would like a full court basketball instead of half courts. Residents inquired how quickly the plans would be implemented. Brown responded,weather permitting,before next May she would like to see the park developed. Brown stated the city has a timetable and needs to proceed as quickly as possible,but the developer still owns the property. Brown then asked for a show of hands for each concept plan. Concept Park Plan A,the Civil War theme was chosen unanimously. Brown thanked all the residents for coming and for all their ideas and input. She asked the residents please contact her if they had any further questions or ideas. The meeting ended at 6:50 p.m. Yorkville Parks&Recreation Dept. Board Meeting June 28,2004 MINUTES Call to Order— President Rollins call the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Roll Call— Chris Rollins,Van Truman, Ken Koch,Bob Pilmer, School District Liason, Richard Korinek, Alderman Paul James Absent: Heather Fiala Guests/City Officials/Staff— Laura Brown,Executive Director Scott Sleezer,Park Foreman Barb Reisinger,Recreation Admin.Assist. Mike Schoppe, Schoppe Design Chris Funkhouser, Schoppe Design Mark Harrison, Schoppe Design Public Comment— None Approval of Minutes— Minutes of the May 24,2004 meeting and June 12, 2004 were tabled for approval. Pilmer questioned how the board had a meeting June 12,2004 without a quorum, approved minutes and also had an executive session. Pilmer stated that he wasn't accusing the board,but that he wanted to make sure the board was following proper procedures. He also wanted to know if the meeting and executive session was taped. Brown stated that both meetings were taped and that she would get a copy of them for the board. Rollins stated that all issues that needed to be voted on were tabled and not voted on until enough board members were present. Truman asked if an executive session must be recorded. Rollins stated that he thought they were to tape record all meetings. Pilmer then said that he just wanted to make sure the board did comply with correct procedures. The minutes were unanimously approved, following a motion by Koch. Truman seconded the motion. Fiala arrived at 7:10 p.m. Bills Review— Brown stated in reviewing the budget report cash analysis that the Illinois Grant for clean energy for Beecher lighting was coded wrong. The money was a reimbursement for new lighting, and would be changed in the detail budget report. Brown also reported that the current budget line item, of youth special events expense/revenue would not be used any more. The budget line items will now be combined with the program fees revenue and program supplies expense line items. Koch asked what the Vermont expense on the bills list was. Brown stated it is the recreation registration yearly maintenance agreement,which added new users, and the facility program this year. A motion to approve the bills as submitted was made by Truman. Pilmer seconded the motion.All approved, except Pilmer no. Old Business- Kylyns Ridge Park-Brown stated that Mike Schoppe and Chris Funkhouser brought two concept plans to the town meeting for the Kylyns Ridge Park, and that the meeting was very positive. Brown stated that the grant coordinator will submit an Oslad grant application even if there is no current funding, she wanted to be up and rolling for the start of work on Phase I. Eighteen residents stated that they were in favor of option A of the plans,the civil war theme. After discussion, Brown recommended that the board accept the residents recommendations for concept A;proceed with the grant application, and with the phase I plan of the development to city council to get approval,with the new amenities to be added at a later date. Rollins then asked the board to adopt the recommendations made by the resident preference for plan A. All members were in favor of the recommendation. The plan will go before the city council next week. MPI Regional Park—Mike Schoppe then talked about the flood plain limits and what options were available to the board. Discussion took place regarding the flood plain on property,the possible need to manipulate land, and to possibly change the venue of a regional ballpark to Centex property, and the need for more open recreation areas before they are lost. Rollins then made a motion to accept the plan, credit only the high and dry land and the rest be cash. Rivers Edge Bid - Mark Harrison of Schoppe Design then discussed with the board the River Edge development bids. Schoppe Design recommended the bid of George's Landscaping with some in-house labor,such as mulch,and installing some equipment. Brown recommended that the board forward to city council for approval. Rollins asked for a motion for George's Landscaping bid and include item list of $131,616.22. Fiala motioned to accept the work as bid; Koch seconded the motion,with unanimous approval. Green Briar Pond Concept Plan —Mike Schoppe presented the plans for Green Briar Pond and the need to reduce parks maintenance around the area.Discussion took place on what would be planted and the time frame needed to accomplish the plan as presented. The board said they would like to go forward with a town meeting for the Green Briar residents, before recommendation to city council. New Business- Brown stated that Sleezer received a bid for a truck at$12,587.00,plus title and license. Discussion took place with Truman's motion to purchase the vehicle, and Fiala seconding. All in favor, except Pilmer no. Correspondence- Rollins then stated he would like to point out several articles in the board packet of interest. Discussion also took place regarding the grant writer's contract being renewed and how it outweighs the grant money already received. Rollins thanked Dave Cathey for his letter to the editor regarding parks,and holding public officials accountable. He then asked if there is a record of grants written and received for the city. Brown stated that the administration has that information. Alderman James said he thought it would be beneficial if the grant writer would do a presentation for the city council in November. Adjournment— The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. following a motion by Korinek, seconded by Koch. Respectfully submitted, Barb Reisinger Next Meeting July 12,2004,7:00 p.m. at the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Riverfront Administrative Building—301 East Hydraulic YORKVILLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT Superintendent's Monthly Report–Regular Park Board Meeting July 12, 2004-Meeting Month of June - 2004 Highlights and Summary: ■ Summer Classes and Special Events have started for the season. We have re-evaluated our summer offerings from last year and still managed to offer 116 sections of classes and events. • Becky added more fishing ideas this summer as well as a canoe class and overnight trip. • We shortened the Kiddie Camp from last year and have approximately 22 kids attending this year. They seem to be having a great time. The camp is being held at the Yorkville Grade School. • We are still offering golf;tennis, horse riding T-Ball as well as toddler outdoor classes. ■ Safety Town was held the first week after school was done, and we held it at Beecher. This year they took a trip to the pool in Oswego for pool safety and the staff there did a very good job. They had gone to the YMCA pool in the past. • The concession stand seems to be running smoothly now. The highest night of sales seems to be$350.00. We are still reviewing the menu and the amount of staff during each night. ■ We have been working with new software for facility use, and will be submitting calendars to the School Dist.for the new school year. We are now able to enter all classes, and rentals into Rectrac and print reports separately for school use, which means we only have to enter information once. • Outdoor Movies has moved to Beecher and seems to be working out well. Becky set up and supervised the first one on the 12`h. We also had campers set up south of the ball diamonds. ■ Program plans are being created and entered in the Fall Catalog. We will have a new format which will be easier to read. We are able to take the data from Rectrac export it to Word and cut and paste into Quark(our publishing software). Thanks to Becky who spent quite a bit of time to get help and learn how to do this process. Partnerships: • Current partnerships;Yorkville School Dist. 115,Gold Star Academy of Dance,Oswegoland Park District-Senior Trips, Kendall County Outdoor Education Center,YYBSA,Harold Oliver,Countryside Center(Old True Value–Dog Training). Classes: Month of June Activities: Dance Classes,Crazy About Bubbles,Dog and Puppy Classes,Medieval Sword Making,Karate, Backyard Fun,Yoga,Pilates,Fishing Club,Music Under The Stars,Outdoor Movie,Camping,White Sox Clinic,Youth Golf,T Ball,Toddler Sensory Fun,Farmer's Market,Kiddie Camp and Bocce Ball. As of June: Different Types of Activities-35 (different curriculum) • Sections - 116 Enrollment–418 Spec.Event Enroll.– 355 Cancellations–23 % Ran/Run– 60% Pending–17% Rentals: PAID rentals in May • Perkins $450.00 1 rental ($125 deposits) • Austin $120.00 1 rental ($150 deposits) • Beecher Park $205.00 Maintenance: Beecher Community Building: • A/C repairs and preventive maintenance Riverfront Administration Building: • None Beecher Concession Stand: • A/C Installation Upcoming Projects and Events: • Music Under The Stars Concert–July 9th–Fox Valley Concert Band July 23–Exceptions • Outdoor Movie–Daddy Day Care, July 24th and Camping in the Park • Farmer's Market every Saturday–8:00-Noon Respectfully submitted, Sue Swithin — �'` 1 Becky Scheberl End of Month Report June 2004 Program Highlights Summer is in full swing. Residents have enjoyed such programs as Yoga, Pifates, Kiddie Camp, Rookie T-ball and much more. The first year of Kiddie Camp is going well. We have 22 kids from the ages of 3-6 enjoying crafts, games, and more during this three-week program. Rookie T-ball had such an overwhelming response we needed to add another class to accommodate everyone. We have over 60 kids participating in our t-ball classes. They have been learning the basics of hitting, fielding, and base running. Fall Soccer registration has begun, we have two more dates available for residents to register, Wednesday,July 7 from 4-7 and Saturday, July 10th from 9-12. We are still in need of volunteer coaches and referees. If you know of anyone who would be a great coach or referee please ask them to contact the recreation office. Over 26 area baseball players enjoyed a week of instruction from the White Sox Training Academy. Two instructors from the academy instructed the players in base running, hitting, fielding and teamwork. Class Offerings for Summer 2004 as of July 1 -total sections: 116 -section cancellations: 26 -sections ran 72 -sections pending 18 -classes filled: 4 -waiting list: 2 -injury report: 0 Survey Summary We had 15 individuals complete a survey this month. Overall everyone enjoyed their programs. The average rating for the programs was above average in all 9 categories. Instructor Evaluations No evaluations were completed this period. Scholarships/Grants Overall Thirty-five kids entering kindergarten are taking advantage of our week long Safety Town. We have had an overwhelming response for the Soccer Clinic we have added another session of soccer. Some of the new programs offered this summer season include; Canoe Clinic, Canoe Overnight Trip, Fishing Club, and Sports Mania. f YorKvinie Kecreatlon Department - School District Facility Calendar 2003-2004 rev. 05/04/04 final FALL 2003 Program Facility Room Dates Day(s) Times Weeks Total Hours Proposed Actual Youth Tumbling YMS Back Gym 9/15 - 12/17 Every M,W,Th 5 -7:15 p 15 33.75 $1,350 $1,350 Girls Basketball 7-8 YMS Main Gym 10/18 - 12/6 Every Sat 9-12 noon 7 21 $840 $840 Girls Basketball Games/Prac1YMS Main Gym 10/14- 11/25 Every M,T,Th 7-9p 7 42 $1,680 $1,680 Adult Oil Painting YMS Art Room 9/13, 10/4, 11/01 Saturdays 8-4:30p 3 24 $960 $0, Faux Finishing YMS I.A. Sept.27 Sat. 9- 11a 1 2 $80 $0 Home Maintenance for Womi YMS I.A. Changed to Oct.18 Sat. 9- 10.3 1 1.5 $60 $0 Men's Basketball YMS Gym 11/1,8,15,22,29 Sat. 12 -4p 20 80 $3,200 $3,200 12/6,13,27,1/3,10,17, 24,31,2/7,14,21,28 Financial Planning YMS Classroom Nov.6 Thursday 6:30-8:OOp; 1 1.5 $0 Internet For Seniors YHS Compt. Lab Changed to Nov.8 Sat. 9-11a 1 2 $80 $80 Tax Preparation Workshop YHS Lrg. In.Rm Nov. 18 Tuesday 7:00-8:OOp 1 1 $40 $0 S.W.A.T. Walkers Track 9/1 - 11/24 Mon. 4:30 -5:15 p 13 13 $520 $520 Youth Athletic Classes CCIS Gym 9/10-11/19 Every Wed 4:30-6:15 p 11 19.25 $770 $770 Chess For Beginners CCIS LC 10/14- 11/18 Every Tues 3:30-'4:30 p 6 6 $240 $0 Activity Club CCIS Gym Oct. -May Every 1st and 3rd Th 3-5p 16 32 $1,280 $1,280 Women's Basketball CCIS Gym 11/5,12,19 Wed. 7-8p 3 3 $120 0 Yoga / Pilates YGS Gym 9/8 - 11/24 Mon./Wed/Thurs. 6-7.3p 0 FALL SUB TOTAL cancelled changed 106 282 $11,220 $9,720 WINTER 2003-2004 Youth Tumbling YMS Back Gym 1/12-3/1 Every M,W,Th 6:30-9:OOp 8 29.5 $1,180 $1,180 Karate YMS Wrest. Rm 1/13,20,27 2/3,10,17 Tues 6:30-7:30p 12 12 $480 $0 Boys Basketball Games/Prac YMS Main Gym 1/5-3/19 Every M,T,Th 7-9p 9 54 $2,160 $2,160 Boys Basketball 7-8 YMS Main Gym 1/10-3/20 Every Sat. 9-12 noon 9 27 $1,080 $1,080 Open Gym YMS Both Gyms 12/3-3/17 Every Wed. 7-9p 12 24 $960 $960 Lil' Chefs YMS Living Skills 2/9-2/23 Every Mon 4-5p 3 3 $120 $0 Calligraphy/Journal Class YMS Classroom 2/12,19,26 Thurs 7 8 p 3 3 $120 $0 Adult Drawing/Painting YHS Art Room 1/5,12,19,26 Mon 6:30 -8:00p 4 6 $240 $240 Intro. To Musical Instrum. YHS Band Rm 1/17 3/6 Sat 9- 11 a 8 16 $640 $0 Sports Instruction Classes YGS Gym 1/17-3/20 Every Sat 10-Noon 10 40 $1,600 $1,600 Yoga/Pilates YGS Gym 12/1 - 2/26 Mon/Wed/Thurs 6-7.3p 12 54 $0 Boys&Girls Basketball 3-6 CCIS Gym 1/10-3/20 Every Sat. 9a-5p 10 80 $3,200 $3,200 Boys &Girls B-ball 3-6 Pract. CCIS Gym 1/5-3/20 Every M,T,Th,F 4:30-8:30p 10 160 $6,400 $6,400 Chess For Beginners CCIS LC 1/20-2/24 Every Tues 3:30-4:30p 6 6 $240 $0 Sports Instruction Classes YGS Gym 1/26-2/23 Every Wed 3-5p 10 40 $1,600 $1,600 Women's Basketball CCIS Gym 12/3 1/28 Every Wed. 7-8p 7 7 $280 $0 3/2,9,16,23,30, 4/6 Winter Soccer BGS Gym 1/17-2/21 Every Sat. 9-11a 6 12 $480 $0 B-Ball Holiday Practice YMS Both Gyms 12-22,23,29,30,1-2 M,T,Fri 5-8p 2 15 $600 $600 12-27,1-3 Sat. 9-2p 2 10 $400 $400 Intro. To Computers YHS Lab 28-Feb Sat. 8.3- 11.3a 1 3 $120 $12O WINTER SUB TOTAL cancelled changed 144 601.5 $21,900 $19,540 SPRING 2004 Youth Tumbling YMS Wrestling 3/18-5/20 Every M,W,Th 5-7:15 p 15 33.75 $1,350 $1,350 Adult Painting YMS Art Room 3/27 4/3,10 Sat. 9-11 a 3 12 $480 $480 Kids On Stage YHS Cafetorium 3/13-4/17 Every Sat.' 10- 11a 6 6 $240 $0 Youth Drawing Class YHS Art Room 4/17-5/8 Every Tues 6-7p 8 8 $320 $0 Sports Instruction Classes YGS Gym 3/27-4/24 Every Sat 10-Noon 10 40 $1,600 $0 Yoga/Pilates YGS Gym 3/1 - 6/3 Mon/Wed/Thurs 6 -7.3p 12 54 $0 Sports Instruction Classes CCIS Gym 3/29-4/26 Every Wed 3-5p 10 40 $1,600 $0 Organizing Your Space YMS Class 25-Mar Th 6.3-8.3 1 2 $80 $0 Organizing Papers, Etc. YMS Class 10-May Mon 6.3-8.3 1 2 $80 $0 Faux Finishing YMS Class 17-Apr Sat 8.3- 10.3a 1 2 $80 $0 SPRING SUB TOTAL cancelled changed 67 199.75 $5,830 $1,830 SUMMER 2004 S.W.A.T. Walking Club Track June 7 - Aug. 30 Mon 9-10, 4-5 p $0 Kiddie Camp YGS Caft./Gym 6/21 -25, 7/5-9 M, W, F 9-12 noon 2 18 $720 $720 Tennis Camp YHS Courts 7/6-7/30 Every T,W,Th,F 8-12 noon 4 64 $2,560 $2,560 Sports Camp YMS Cafet./Gym 6/14,16,21,23 T, Th 9- 11a 2 8 $320 $0 SUMMER SUB TOTAL 8 90 $3,600 3280 TOTAL 325 1173.25 $42,550 $34,370 Yor, viae Kecreatlion Department - School District Facility Calendar 2003-2004 rev.05/04/04 final FALL 2003 Program Facility Room Dates Day(s) Times Weeks Total Hours Proposed Actual Youth Tumbling YMS Back Gym 9/15 - 12/17 Every M,W,Th 5-7:15 p 15 33.75 $1,350 $1,350 Girls Basketball 7-8 YMS Main Gym 10/18 - 12/6 Every Sat 9-12 noon 7 21 $840 $840 Girls Basketball Games/Praci YMS Main Gym 10/14- 11/25 Every M,T,Th 7-9p 7 42 $1,680 $1,680 Adult Oil Painting YMS Art Room 9/13, 10/4, 11/01 Saturdays 8-4:30p 3 24 $960 $0 Faux Finishing YMS I.A. Sept. 27 Sat. 9-11a 1 2 $80 $0 Home Maintenance for Wom;YMS I.A. Changed to Oct.18 Sat. 9- 10.3 1 1.5 $60 $0 Men's Basketball YMS Gym 11/1,8,15,22,29 Sat. 12 -4p 20 80 $3,200 $3,200 12/6,13,27,1/3,10,17, 24,31,2/7,14,21,28 Financial Planning YMS Classroom Nov. 6 Thursday 6:30-8:OOp 1 1.5 $0 Internet For Seniors YHS Compt. Lab Changed to Nov.8 Sat. 9-11a 1 2 $80 $80 Tax Preparation Workshop. YHS- Lrg:In.Rm Nov. 18 Tuesday 7:00-8:OOp' 1 1 $40 $0 S.W.A.T. Walkers Track 9/1 - 11/24 Mon. 4:30-5:15 p 13 13 $520 $520 Youth Athletic Classes CCIS Gym 9/10-11/19 Every Wed 4:30-6:15 p 11 19.25 $770 $770 Chess For Beginners CCIS LC 10/14-'11/18 Every Tues 3:30-4:30 p 6 6 $240 $0 Activity Club CCIS Gym Oct. -May Every 1st and 3rd Th 3-5p 16 32 $1,280 $1,280 Women's Basketball CCIS Gym 11/5,12,19 Wed. 7-8p 3 3 $120 0 Yoga / Pilates YGS Gym 9/8 - 11/24 Mon./Wed/Thurs. 6-7.3p 0 FALL SUB TOTAL cancelled changed 106 282 $11,220 $9,720 WINTER 2003-2004 Youth Tumbling YMS Back Gym 1/12-3/1 Every M,W,Th 6:30-9:OOp 8 29.5 $1,180 $1,180 Karate YMS Wrest. Rm 1/13,20,27 2/3,10,17 Tues 6:30-7:30p 12 12 $480 $0 Boys Basketball Games/Prac YMS Main Gym 1/5 -3/19 Every M,T,Th 7-9p 9 54 $2,160 $2,160 Boys Basketball 7-8 YMS Main Gym 1/10-3/20 Every Sat. 9-12 noon 9 27 $1,080 $1,080 Open Gym YMS Both Gyms 12/3-3/17 Every Wed. 7-9p 12 24 $960 $960 Lil' Chefs YMS Living Skills 2/9-2/23 Every Mon 4-5p 3 3 $120 $0 Calligraphy/Journal Class YMS Classroom 2/12,19,26 Thurs 7- 8 p 3 3 $120 $0 Adult Drawing/Painting YHS Art Room 1/5,12,19,26 Mon 6:30 -8:OOp 4 6 $240 $240 Intro. To Musical Instrum. YHS Band Rm 1/17 - 3/6 Sat 9- 11 a 8 16 $640 $0 Sports Instruction Classes YGS Gym 1/17-3/20 Every Sat 10-Noon 10 40 $1,600 $1,600 Yoga/Pilates YGS Gym 12/1 - 2/26 Mon/Wed/Thurs 6-7.3p 12 54 $0 Boys&Girls Basketball 3-6 CCIS Gym 1/10-3/20 Every Sat. 9a-5p 10 80 $3,200 $3,200 Boys &Girls B-ball 3-6 Pract. CCIS Gym 1/5-3/20 Every M,T,Th,F 4:30-8:30p 10 160 $6,400 $6,400 Chess For Beginners CCIS LC 1/20 2/24 Every Tues 3:30-4:30p 6 6 $240 $0 Sports Instruction Classes YGS Gym 1/26-2/23 Every Wed 3-5p 10 40 $1,600 $1,600 Women's Basketball CCIS Gym 12/3- 1/28 Every Wed. 7-8p 7 7 $280 $0 3/2,9,16,23,30, 4/6 Winter Soccer BGS Gym 1/17-2/21 Every Sat. 9-11a 6 12 $480 $0 B-Ball Holiday Practice YMS Both Gyms 12-22,23,29,30,1-2 M,T,Fri 5-8p 2 15 $600 $600 12-27,1-3 Sat. 9-2p 2 10 $400 $400 Intro. To Computers VHS Lab 28-Feb Sat. 8.3- 11.3a 1 3 $120 $120 WINTER SUB TOTAL cancelled changed 144 601.5 $21,900 $19,540 SPRING 2004 Youth Tumbling YMS Wrestling 3/18-5/20 Every M,W,Th 5-7:15 p 15 33.75 $1,350 $1,350 Adult Painting YMS Art Room 3/27 4/3,10 Sat. 9-11a 3 12 $480 $480 Kids On Stage YHS Cafetorium 3/13-4/17 Every Sat. 10- 11a 6 6 $240 $0 Youth Drawing Class YHS Art Room 4/17-5/8 Every Tues 6-7p 8 8 $320 $0 Sports Instruction Classes YGS Gym 3/27-4/24 Every Sat 10- Noon 10 40 $1,600 $0 Yoga/Pilates YGS Gym 3/1 - 6/3 Mon/Wed/Thurs 6 -7.3p 12 54 $0 Sports Instruction Classes CCIS Gym 3/29-4/26 Every Wed 3-5p 10 40 $1,600 $0 Organizing Your Space YMS Class 25-Mar Th 6.3-8.3 1 2 $80 $0 Organizing Papers, Etc. YMS Class 10-May Mon 6.3-8.3 1 2 $80 $0 Faux Finishing YMS Class 17-Apr Sat 8.3- 10.3a 1 2 $80 $0 SPRING SUB TOTALcancelled changed 67 199.75 $5,830 $1,830 SUMMER 2004 S.W.A.T.Walking Club Track June 7 - Aug. 30 Mon 9-10, 4-5 p $0 Kiddie Camp YGS Caft./Gym 6/21 -25, 7/5-9 M, W, F 9-12 noon 2 18 $720 $720 Tennis Camp YHS Courts 7/6-7/30 Every T,W,Th,F 8-12 noon 4 64 $2,560 $2,560 Sports Camp YMS Cafet./Gym ` 6/14,16,21,23 T,Th 9'- 11a 2 8 $320 $0 SUMMER SUB TOTAL 8 90 $3,600 3280 TOTAL 325 1173.25 $42,550 $34,370 CONCESSION REPORT 2004 z Mon Tues Wed Th Fri TOTAL DATE 6/14/2004 6/15/2004 6/16/2004 6/17/2004 6/18/2004 1 game Hours Open 5.3-8.15 5-8:OOp 5.3 -8.0 5.3-8.30 5.3-8.0 Weather 80 clear 80 sun 80 chance 80 chance 70's drisl. Revenue $312.75 $210.75 $352.00 $324.50 $37.50 $1,237.50 Expenses $502.49 Payroll $85.32 $92.19 $79.69 $83.12 $46.00 $386.32 Waste $6.55 $3.88 $1.90 $3.32 $2.79 $18.44 Bottom Line $330.25 Dept. Sales * * * * 1 $94.25 $73.00 $144.50 $100.75 $18.00 $430.50 2 $36.50 $23.00 $47.00 $59.00 $5.00 $170.50 3 $84.00 $59.50 $64.50 $68.00 $6.50 $282.50 4 $58.00 $22.25 $65.25 $60.50 $3.50 $209.50 5 $20.50 $0.00 $5.25 $4.00 $0.00 $29.75 6 $19.50 $33.00 $25.50 $32.25 $4.50 $114.75 TOTAL $312.75 $210.75 $352.00 $324.50 $37.50 TOTAL $1,237.50 PLU * * * LU Quantity Cost TOTAL Hot Dog 1 14 7 16' 8 3 48 0.38 $18.24 Hamburger 2 1 0 0 1', 2 0.52 $1.04 Cheeseburger 3 5 0 6 5 16 0.57 $9.12 Pizza 4 20 12 31 22 85 0.79 $67.15 Nachos 5 6 12 14 11 4 47 0.75 $35.25 Ex. Cheese 6 4 1 6 2 13 0.47 $6.11 Popcorn 7 24 38 42 33 13 150 0.12 $18.00 Preztel 8 6 6 14 8 1, 35 0.17 $5.95 Pop 16 oz 9 18 13 28 28 87 0.17 $14.79 Pop 32 oz. 10 23 7 26 38 5 99 0.24 $23.76 Bottled Water 11 36 25 18 35 2 116 0.3 $34.801 Gatorade 12 25 13 30 18 3 89 0.7 $62.30 Propel 13 7 5 1' 4 17 0.7 $11.90 Vanilla Cup 14 8 1 6 10 4 29 0.27 $7.83 Chery Zon Cup 15 11 0 11 22 0.44 $9.68 Rainb. Push 16 3 5 9 8 25 0.40 $10.00_' Amer. Nut Cone 17 4 7 4 15 0.48 $7.20' Choco.Taco 18 1 3 4 4 1 13 0.74 $9.62 Lem Zone Cup 19 16 6 16 18 56 0.75 $42.00 Cookie Sand. 20 1 4 2 7 0.71 $4.97 Pizza, Pop 21 5 1 2 8 0.96 $7.68 H Dg, Pop, Chip22 3 3 1.09 $3.27 Ham.Pop,Chip 23 1 1 1.14 $1.14 Ches.Pop, Chip 24 1 1 0.95 $0.95 Whole Pizza 25 0 6.00 $0.00 .39 cent Candy 26 16 19 18 19 6 78 0.39 $30.42 .75 cent Candy 27 5 11 8 12 36 0.75 $27.00 Apple Juice 28 0 0.69 $0.00 Straw. Kiwi 29 0 0.69 $0.00 Hot Chocolate 30 0 0.15 $0.00 Coffee 31 0 0.15 $0.00 Potato Chips 32 5 1 6 4 16 0.40 $6.40 Choc.Cup 33 12 1 4 7 24 1.08 $25.92 TOTAL 275 191 327 303 42 $502.49 CONCESSION REPORT 2004 Mon Tues Wed Th Fri Sat TOTAL DATE 6/21/2004 6/22/2004 6/23/2004 6/24/2004 6/25/2004 Hours Open 5.3-6.3 5.3-8.15 5.3-8 closed 5.15-8 Weather 70's rain 70 chanc 80 chance rain 1 game Revenue $0.00 $259.50 $191.00 $0.00 $56.50 $507.00 Expenses $206.78 Payroll $23.44 $55.31 $87.19 $5.00 $57.19 $228.13 Waste $6.00 $6.51 $5.45 $0.00 $3.14 $21.10 Bottom Line +$50.99 Dept. Sales * * * 1 _ $95.00 $77.50 $15.50 $188.00 2 $42.50 $25.25 $11.00 $78.75 3 $48.00 $32.00 $15.00 $95.00 4 $32.75 $38.00 $2.25 $73.00 5 $0.00 $3.25 $0.00 $3.25 6 $41.25 $15.00 $12.75 $69.00 TOTAL $0.00 $259.50 $191.00 $0.00 $56.50 $0.00 $507.00 PLU Quantity * * Cost TOTAL Hot Dog 1 11 8 _ 1 20 0.38 $7.60 Hamburger 2 4 4 0.52 $2.08 Cheeseburger 3 1 4 5 0.57 $2.85 Pizza 4 19 17 36 0.79 $28.44 Nachos 5 9 3 5 17 0.75 $12.75 Ex.Cheese 6 10 1 11 0.47 $5.17 Popcorn 7 33 25 8 66 0.12 $7.92 Preztel 8 8 6 2 16 0.17 $2.72 Pop 16 oz 9 14 11 4 29 0.17 $4.93 Pop 32 oz 10 32 17 8 57 0.24 $13.68 Bottled Water 11 18 11 6 35 0.3 $10.50 Gatorade 12 17 12 6 35 0.7 $24.50 Propel 13 3 1 4 0.7 $2.80 Vanilla Cup 14 7 1 3 11 0.27 $2.97 Chery Zon Cup 15 0 0.44 $0.00 Rainb. Push 16 8 1 9 0.40 $3.60 Amer. Nut Cone 17 1 1 0.48 $0.48 Choco.Taco 18 1 1 2 0.74 $1.48 Lem Zone Cup 19 14 16 30 0.75 $22.50 Cookie Sand. 20 3 3 0.71 $2.13 I Pizza, Pop 21 0 0.96 $0.00 H Dg,Pop, Chip22 0 1.09 $0.00 Ham.Pop,Chip 23 0 1.14 $0.00 Ches.Pop, Chip 24 1 1 0.95 $0.95 Whole Pizza 25 0 6.00 $0.00 .39 cent Candy 26 19 6 11 36 0.39 $14.04 .75 cent Candy 27 18 7 3 28 0.75 $21.00 Apple Juice 28 0 0.69 $0.00 Straw. Kiwi 29 1 1 0.69 $0.69 Hot Chocolate 30 0 0.15 $0.00 Coffee 31 0 0.15 $0.00 Potato Chips 32 10 3 1 14 0.40 $5.60 Choc.Cup 33 1 4 5 1.08 $5.40 TOTAL - 1 $206.78 CONCESSION REPORT 2004 Mon Tues Wed Th Fri Sat TOTAL DATE 6/28/2004 6/29/2004 6/30/2004 7/1/2004 Closed 1 game 4 games 2 games 2 games for Hours Open 5.15-8 5.3-8 5.3-8. 5.3-8 Season Weather 70-fair 80 great high 80 80 sun Revenue $68.25 $316.00 $189.50 $186.75 $760.50 Expenses $315.91 Payroll $50.31 $61.88 $56.26 $60.93 $229.38 Waste $2.50 $7.52 $9.03 $1.69 $20.74 Bottom Line 4$194.47 * * * * Dept. Sales 1 $23.00 $96.50 $77.00 $77.00 $273.50 2 $8.75 $51.50 $27.25 $29.50 $117.00 3 $20.00 $68.50 $41.50 $29.50 $159.50 4 $3.00 $74.75 $21.50 $29.00 $128.25 5 $0.00 $0.00 $2.00 $0.00 $2.00 6 $13.50 $24.75 $20.25 $21.75 $80.25 TOTAL $68.25 $316.00 $189.50 $186.75 $0.00 $0.00 $760.50 PLU Quantity * * * * Cost TOTAL Hot Dog 1 3 7 5 11 26 0.38 $9.88 Hamburger 2 2 2 0.52 $1.04 Cheeseburger 3 2 2 0.57 $1.14 Pizza 4 21 26 24 71 0.79 $56.09 Nachos 5 1 11 10 6 28 0.75 $21.00 Ex.Cheese 6 1 7 2 10 0.47 $4.70 Popcorn 7 8 47 18 22 95 0.12 $11.40 Preztel 8 3 9 5 3 20 0.17 $3.40 Pop 16 oz 9 5 26 11 14 56 0.17 $9.52 Pop 32 oz. 10 5 32 19 19 75 0.24 $18.00 Bottled Water 11 5 37 13 10 65 0.3 $19.50 Gatorade 12 10 14 12 11 47 0.7 $32.90 Propel 13 6 7 2 15 0.7 $10.50 Vanilla Cup 14 3 1 4 10 18 0.27 $4.86 Chery Zon Cup 15 1 7 2 2 12 0.44 $5.28 Rainb. Push 16 1 7 4 1 13 0.40 $5.20 Amer. Nut Cone 17 15 2 3 20 0.48 $9.60 Choco.Taco 18 5 0 2 7 0.74 $5.18 Lem Zone Cup 19 24 5 11 40 0.75 $30.00 Cookie Sand. 20 2 2 4 0.71 $2.84 Pizza, Pop 21 1 1 0.96 $0.96 H Dg, Pop, Chip22 0 1.09 $0.00 Ham.Pop,Chip 23 0 1.14 $0.00 Ches.Pop, Chip 24 0 0.95 $0.00 Whole Pizza 25 0 6.00 $0.00 .39 cent Candy 26 8 21 11 15 55 0.39 $21.45 .75 cent Candy 27 5 6 8 7 26 0.75 $19.50 Apple Juice 28 , 0 0.69 $0.00 Straw. Kiwi 29 1 1 0.69 $0.69 Hot Chocolate 30 0 0.15 $0.00 Coffee 31 0 0.15 $0.00 Potato Chips 32 4 4 1 3 12 0.40 $4.80 Choc. Cup 33 4 2 6 1.08 $6.48 TOTAL $315.91 A Thursday,July 1,2004 CO is 4 _mac _ =_-" Park^and RecreationrMonth' • 3 :' The::National .Park' and Recreation Association• • designates July-as-Park and Recreatioi Month ,, . I have been aimember of the Yorkville P..ark Board for - a little more than a year Asa bard member ..j1-4-r„......01 .:,e ' • . -` `opportunity tot review o and'Rmake_suggestionsmo • developers regarding new housing'subdivisions and their , • " ` land donations for City Parks T z . • I want'to recognize the`'many developers who- • . understand that.parks"=and open space areas increase . property value; and i therefore t'a i nue Many 1 developers are automatically including parkland(athletic}: .• f' a e n..: � field_co le `es rid got r ame iti's s .mark h � mp x a he n e g�, -; features for their;new developments - = , Parks, open "space anCti-d recr ae tion services are an essential{ part of every` community; The ability to ,particip t in recreational programs provides personal, social, economical and environmental benefits to the whole%community I z� � -A - y The advantage to the provision of parks, open spaces and protected natural resources is the contribution to the 1 environmental;qhealth of your community Thea development of green spaces improves air quality by j removing carbon dioxide sulphur'dioxide, and otherF pollutants from the air 3 ,.4„ Recreation and parks are important toiquity ofslife As Yorkville continues to grow and expand with the new housing;;and businesses rwe need to also continue to foster.the development_of neighborhood, comnmunity,4. • regional parks Wand open space ares,,,Ourr Park and • Recreation.Department and City staff do an excellent lob l with the resources they are given we need to contmue to developparks and open space::for the overall health of o4rpy9 _014yvF±* . .4gi Spend time with your family members and friends • during ahe month of;July and celebrate-the wonderful- Parks and.O'.kp,en Space Yorkville has G,,*-..,), .'.),.-.).,'.5;-,-,,,:,44,,- . — ` HEATHER FIALA . Yorkviile Park and Recreation Board MemberA • - _ _fix •'..�y h ''-F 3 ' i� Lit- . +� a_dz r r} : Grant.writer.:. - - 1 arii writing in-response to the recent articles in`the • paper regarding the renewal of the contract for the grant • • writer for the City of Yorkville. I amappalled that City•Alderman Rose Spears would question the benefit of renewing the grant writer contract • from a.firm for an annual cost of$14,000 CH Schrader�, • -and Associates successfully:obtained a $75;000 grant , from-IDNR for park developmentEven rf this wasrthe=: only grant this firm applied for,having--a return of almost 450 percent-is definitely_using and saving_taxpayers money..With the state:budget in crisis:and the immediate _elimination of the OSLAD and OLT granting;program I ;think getting any grant is a major accomplishmen Ms. Spears,-J_ would like to correct your-comments • regarding the Executive ",Director sof .Park and l Recfeation's purpose when she'was hired,s you slate_` "was to write grants"She washired to-establish and . _operate the Park and Recreation Department One era" goals and the city goals was for her to btain;grithts an she has;done that for the city:During the�pastt year andd,- • • half since Laura has been employe,she has,wntten Windy obtained several grants which include,Illinois Clean` Energy•light';grant for BeecherCommunity Center, COLT grant for the acquisition of the West,Hydfauh • greenway, Illinois First Grant, and most recently the IAPB Grant to support.new after school programs These grants.total more than$200,000 Your;;implication of Laura not doing her job or lowering•her salary "in exchange for`the• grant writer • contract renewal rs outrageous.Laura and other city staff members work from"8 to 4 30 every,day andthen attend meetings beginning at 7 p m several times a month You; shouldbe;attacking this;;team of dedicated city;{ workers: rt X a Iagree with Alderman Sucka when he stated thatpark. improvements were aquality ofilif fee is u e MsS pears' -stop attacking•1citykuow _staff and areas you- have ;no: manale ement taff of this ity a d the ccom 1 hment of • individual city--staff fo city resources to improver and 'make Yorkville-a better place'to live z Ms.Rose Spears,the`Park Board meets the second and1 fourth Monday"df every month.In the seven years I have been n:member, you have attended one meeting Vie invite you to attender DAVID CATHEY Park Board Member • I • Park-Board thanks...: XI would like to�thank Yorkv Ile Park�$oard member-:=-,„ ,,,,.i David Cathey_for his years• of selfless service;_to the: • • Yorkville`community:I would remind readers that the Yorkville Park Board is==made up'entirely of you teeis ' ' peop•le _who contri•bute-their time,�ener-gyatm! e- experiences for`"the betterment of they community, { without compensation We sacrifice time with spouse children and Joy e„....„,,4,...ones because vie beliese thatonly i through careful planning;=stewardship,wand con e sus • will Yorkville s assets be used to there greatest otetitial , I appreciate the hard work of our mayor and the city .c..-5..V.1,:.cil Theirs is a difficult task ina growing na d'`j manding community _However` h e question es renewing the grant writing contract withhCH Schrader „ and Associates 7equired minima effoftt A'e75000 return on a$14n000 investment is v hat most people call, _ a 'no braine�r In fight oof p ub�lic zed sanc-or us encounters:in our'city counci• l"I fear that:the object vitt'- of some of our aldermen�hasuccumbed to� ersonal agendas Though do.not under and the pp tion o renewing this contract,1 cannot say that I am surprised One.of the P7.7,:-.--,-5.-,.rboards more difficult challenges-is --1',-.:;:c-,:.11)„,4- 7.,intaining awaresss�in the communes o 'dwindling s_ recreational andxeducational open spaceopptunits r. This wi11 always-be a struggle as-parks ani recreation competes -for dollars wit sst eets; utilities an government services Warks and recreat will likely be axlower priority than these concerns-as,. probably il,':::,-...11:.,.,,'.'-',:l..::.:'':.:.,7'.i':'Otji:::et ariate:Howeveras you no doubthave eardmanyonce the land is gone mit!,.!:::9;=-9;;;;C-71431":1.46117::::;;;;;:: is gone forever;W h Ve opportunity to influence the climate and character of ”,-_ this community If we£ignore _or procrastinate the .t: opportunity y e'will have failed the future generations ' who would call Yorkville home I� _ { VAN:= RU . ::-'-.-:,:---:..."-:--:':--tit,;-.: 'orkville Parlc°Board Commissioner "= • I • £• ---'',:',74:4,,,:7:t: �£ 2 '� to f P 1"ki`js 4 01.3:-. .,„..._,,,,,,:, -...,47,;.,n, Citceef�rates� z y national pai k, r a' .-''''''It''' '.'---4'-'4'+'''' Ste' , ;.,. �=,4k' :r „, • • recreation month - The United City of Yorkville Park and - s ! • Recreation .Department will` be- • celebrating ury-as National Park and }t Recreation Month kThe YorkvilleiParks and Recreation ?epartment provides giver 500 leisure , ::?:-.1.,51:1;11,,:ifii.,--iq'L_, • and recreational activities for individuals �'' and'-families annually these activities promote stronger families and healthier - • -`t- A commumtte� b Id self esteem,Fde�e1op �fi� ldershtplctlls,and •educes�stress,and ::-.,::: enhancesrthe overall quality of life - �1 u Declar• ing July as the National Park sliisfand Recreation jioi th helps to celebrate ▪ tle benes of Recfea on and_Parks r Recreation and�acti a lj ng het s people alive longer, adding p _.o, two years to ,, f-life expectancy The theme or this year pis Get Active Get GoG g "says, Laura ▪Brown▪ xecufi rector of Park and x� Recreationc%ti egu.I .,,, ysical activity is.a Y • ;�l long-'1 inrth health`and.s f` „• well be hof_ al The benefits` o ' ; : recreation inclu•d increased physicals fitness i p ove <mental we l being and . enhance:d�famt �' and social l relationships'g ,71i ' Ic'eCiteal/t0,1- YCteri,/i, ' t d As noted in the accompanying piece by Dave Scarmardo, manager, Madeline Bertrand County Park, Niles, Mich. 1 parks and recreation departments are always looking for Tyler says disc golf accounts for almost 75 percent of the ways to fill unique voids in public recreation. park's revenue (bringing in almost $60,000 per year). The The user demand has grown more savvy over the years as course's operation is similar to a scaled down version of a golf witnessed by the explosion of skateparks, sprayparks, dog parks, course, with a pro shop that sells and rents discs, water bottles, climbing walls, ropes courses, alternative waterfront sports like towels and the like, and takes in fees to play the course (a day I kayaking, and anything that's new and creative. fee is$3 for unlimited play).Tyler report that the park sells about Of increasing value are individual sports and activities that 2,000 discs per year, in addition to other revenue generated. are self-paced. Bill DeMaio, acting parks and recreation director Portland, Ore., also has a disc golf course, but it's free to for New Britain, Conn.(see the profile on New Britain on page 6), play. It was provided through a grant and the work of a user says the trend is moving toward fewer adult leagues, so New group,who also helps maintains the course. Britain is striving to offer more individual-type activities. "We're opportunistic about it. Sometimes we're visionary "People want more outdoor adventure programming—indi- and lead the way.Sometimes we get dragged kicking and scream- vidual sports for adults, like canoeing and kayaking on our ponds, ing and then have found out it wasn't such a bad deal. It's about for instance," says DeMaio. "We're developing a nature trail adopting an entrepreneurial approach," says Bob Downing, where people can go out the park as a family and take advantage Portland Parks and Recreation park maintenance superinten- of a self-guided nature program." dent. "If there's something you can do that's extra with a unique/ New Britain is also striving for ways to meet the two-fold pur- support group, get them involved in funding, operations and pose of providing services to its community and to generate the maintenance. It's easy to get someone to give you something. It's revenue that pays for it. the ongoing maintenance that's most challenging." One of the best examples is the city's Terrific Toy rental pro- In one of its more unique programs, Portland Parks and gram. About 16 years ago, the city started with a moonwalk Recreation has teamed up with a non-profit, the Rose Festival g called Peter Pan Fantasy. Association, to operate the retail "The idea was to buy .,,,..• .a '` .„ n4portion of the city's three rose this expensivepiece T p r , gardens. The partner brings of equipment and rent Rp _ ,, ..,7.'s.: `. with it retail experience and it out to surrounding `,; / � ... � 4 r expertise, generates revenue + towns. Then, to take 50 and shares most of the prof- gg4 percent of the revenue • its with the department. I back into maintenance •` '4Tr , to, Downing says the and purchasing new )' • - department expected some equipment, and 50 per k- ', ti w* }; 1:i;, . ' revenue from the venture, r '' r ct r L�'tt*-q” cent into youth scholar " i, e , ',� n M: g ' but the partnership has 4 '! eke c , , ~� ,, been far more successful ships," explains DeMaio i .:1-0'�,. � s p t "It's also an employment ,, ., -�'". iln.` c - than imagined. program for high-schools "We have a couple of and college students. We'll itmer% ,." other partner relationships, go to schools, picnics and -- ' r �'.- where non-profits operate all-night graduation parties. - '' botanical gardens for We rent them out to corpo- — ----7 " x. � us who participate in rations for employee parties, 1 * '"` k; fundraising and operational Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts f ' '� ~ . ,n duties at a variety of levels," says Downing. functions and so on. We now have 29 different attractions, Downing says the department is always on the lookout for including three different moon walks, a train,climbing walls, car- sponsors and partners of every stripe. When Nike celebrated its nival games, a popcorn machine, a cotton candy machine, a 30th anniversary,for instance, it re-surfaced all of Portland's bas- maze, and a high-striker hammer. We can provide carnivals to ketball courts as a gift to the community. parks and recreation departments all around the region and for "We do a lot working with church and neighborhood groups, special events in our city. It's a win-win-win." and schools for activities and facilities of mutual interest to In the revenue-generation column, a number of parks and reduce the impact on both parties and provide services to the recreation_epartments are reporting success with disc golf. Its community," says Downing. "We've done lawn bowling, bocce supporters cite the relatively simple installation and maintenance ball and model sailboat races, and we're trying to work on some of a system, and its versatility in different topographical venues. ultimate disc and lacrosse programs." "You don't need a real big area to generate a lot of revenue, Most recently, the city is partnering with a neighborhood though a more wooded area seems to be a more popular venue, group, a business association and a skatepark construction com- We see on the weekend 250-300 people playing disc golf, and pany to renovate an existing skatepark(see Parks&Rec Business it's becoming more popular," says Derek Tyler, assistant park magazine, August 2003, The Skatepark Decision). r&Rs I www.parksandrecbusiness.com 1 July 2004 I PARKS&REC BUSINESS m 8 CO - Thursday,July 8, 2004 FOrtinl " V • From page 5 • ' Mr. Cathey, I was on the interviewing/hiring committee when the City hired the Parks & Recreation City needs larger lots... Veteran feels honored... committee Director. There were several qualified On Memorial Day I was'one of the men presented with candidates that were interviewed for the position. The As Mr. Cathey stated, he received information from a a certificate for being a veteran from World War II.I was "selling" point of hiring our current executive director resident that attended the June 15 City s Committee of so impressed with the entire day. It must have taken was her extensive experience in grant writing and the the Whole meeting. It is apparent the information he plenty of time to plan everything. No detail was left out. cost savings to the City by utilizing her writing received was erroneous and taken out of content.First,I' I want to thank Carl Strause for making the certificates.I skills eliminating the need to hire an additional did not indicate I was not concerned about parks and just wish I could have thanked him in person. I'm from individual to prepare grants. This position was hired at open spaces; however,I have become greatly concerned Chicago and they never did anything like that before. an annual salary of$58,801:After a year, the director with the City currently placing top priority on Parks and Thank you to the band for the wonderful music and to received a 31.5 percent increase($77,646 annual salary). Recreational areas. am of the opinion priority should be , the Legionnaires for helping to make me feel proud to be Unfortunately, I was recovering from surgery and did placed on other areas of concern (e.g., maintaining the a veteran. not vote against this extremely high increase. Several current roads, avoiding increased traffic, public safety, FRANK BORKOWSKI months later, the staff recommended we hire a grant overcrowding of our schools,etc.). World War H Veteran writer recommended by the Executive Director. This Yes, I indicated my concern and disapproval of the additional cost of$14,000 was in my opinion, a double- City considering approval of smaller lot sizes (9,000 sq. payment for a job task. ft. rather than the established standard of 12,000 sq. ft.) 1IlSa bees on grant writerissue... developers are proposing. I do not agree with the Yes I questioned if the City should review the RE: GRANT WRITER CONTRACT. The status of considerable increase in annual salary ($18,845) along repeated ft statein ment r to regarding property homebuyersto maintain less and the services we received from C. H. Schrader and with the additional cost of$14,000 for a grant writing sq. lots the meeting, I also reminded the Council that Associates Grant Writing contract was discussed during contract and allocate $14,000 from the annual salary of the August 2003, September 2003 and October 2003 the Executive Director to offset the fee for the grant previously, on numerous occasions, many Council Administration Committee meetings. The Committee (4 writing contract. members criticized neighboring communities for alderpersons)requested the staff contact the grant writer Mr. Cathey, if you attended the last Committee of the allowing smaller lots. Again, smaller lot sizes would to research grants available in other areas(infrastructure, Whole and/or the City Council meetings, you would allow additional homes per acre ultimately resulting in pertaining to the entire Cityhave heard me state that the Executive Director of Parks increased population, overcrowded schools, expense of police, public safety, etc.), p g & Recreation was doingfinejob for the Parks and maintaining current and proposed roads, additional' rather than just parks and recreational grants. The staff a staffing, public safety and traffic concerns. These are agreed this was a valid request and indicated they would Recreation Department. I made this statement during meet with the grant writer and relay the request. both meetings; therefore, I do not know why you several critical issues we are currently facing. accused me of statingthe Executive Director was not I do not comprehend Mr. Cathey's logic regarding Quarterly, the Administration Committee reviewed the approval of developments proposing smaller lots and status of the grants applied for by the contracted grant ' doing her job. Furthermore, I have on numerous offering more acres for parks would result in affordable writing firm. Again,.the Committee indicated that , occasions praised several City personnel on the excellent housing. Again, smaller lots would clearly increase additional areas must be researched. performance of their jobs. population, greatly impact the school system, increase It should be noted, the majority of grants the City has , Mr. Cathey, in response to your statement regarding the costs of maintaining current and future roads,require received within the past two years have been prepared my not attending the Park Board meetings, you are well • additional staff,public safety issues, and increase traffic and submitted by Yorkville's Police Department. The I aware of the Council members being assigned as liaisons on already overcrowded streets. Certainly these concerns two grants we have been awarded submitted by the Parks to various committees and boards. Alderman Paul James would result in increased taxes and a great burden on & Recreation department are: Illinois Clean Energy , is liaison to the Park Board. I attend monthly Human current residents. Many residents have indicated they Light for Beecher Center ($4,750) and the Colt West Resources Commission meetings and Senior Service may be forced to move out of Yorkville due to the Hydraulic Land Acquisition Grant (researched and Providers Meetings.I also served as liaison to the School inconveniences and expenses incurred by allowing recommended by State Rep. Pat Linder) $100,000. This Board (the school board meets the same evenings the higher density developments. How would these current was a grant that the staff prepared and submitted in Park Board meets). Unfortunately, I-havenot developed residents benefit from additional, larger parks in new several days due to the research by Rep. Linder. Both the skill of attending several meetings,simultaneously. high density developments? departments should be recognized for obtaining the Furthermore, contrary to what you stated, I attended Regarding Mr. Cathey's statement "recreation grants. more than one Park Board meeting. If you recall, when enhances the overall quality of Meme rough positive C. H. Schrader & Associates prepared eight grants the City and Park Board were experiencing experiences and creates social opportunities for all during the entire contracted year.Yes,they'submitted the communication and working relationship problems; in residents erien of Yorkville". In Ward 4, there is no park. in OSLAD grant and the City received $74,000 for the order to not dissolve the Park Board, I served (as Rivers Edge Park. Yes, paying a $14,000 fee for the representative of the-Council) on the committee to Countryside and there is only a very small park in annual grant writing contract ct resulting in receiving discuss and resolve the problems. Yoe also served on the Blackberry. I do not believe the individuals living in $74,^f10 is a considerable profit. However, after Committee. Trust me, we had more than one meeting to Ward 4 are lacking positive experiences and/or social discussions with the staff and being informed the staff develop a good working relationship..between the opportunities without parks being located in their does the majority of the research and allocates numerous Council, City Staff and the Park Board. neighborhoods. hours in this research and the grant writer receives the I realize you have moved out of town and are no As a former Park Board member, for the past 6 years, longer on the Park Board; however, I would like to Mr. Cathey's main concern has been Parks and information and simply prepares the paperwork toRecreation. That is typical and the reason he was submit, was a concern to me. Furthermore, the Council extend an invitation to you to attend our Committee of appointed to Park Board. an elected has been recently informed that this firm specializes in the Whole and City Council Meetings held every official d toreprtheeting the entired. However,y, I asm required to Parks & Recreational grants. Not a surprise to Council. Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. to keep in tune with the status of members that continuously asked the staff to request the the City. evaluate the whole picture regarding the rapid growth of grant writer to research and apply for grants in other ROSE SPEARS the City and the numerous major concerns facing us Alderwornan-Ward 4 related to this growth. Again, I am of the opinion, parks areas(infrastructure,public safety,policy,etc.) and recreational areas should not receive top priority. Receiving $74,000 through the efforts of the grant We have created many other concerns that should . writer is acceptable. However, there are hundreds (maybe thousands) of grants dollars available; and, (Editor's note: Laura Brown, executive director of receive top priority. applying for only eight grants (resulting in an award of Parks and Recreation was hired in May 2002 for a salary Additionally,Mr.Cathey,I would like to be the first to only $74,000) in only the Parks& Recreational area is of $58,800. Her salary was raised to $67,000 in inform you that when I attended the Joint Plan also a concern to me. If the City is going to expend November 2002 as part of salary adjustments of all city Commission/City Council meeting last week regarding dollars for contractual services, why don't we contract staff members. In May 2003, her contract was approved developing the comprehensive plan for the south side of for a diversified firm that would research various grants with a salary of$70,000. This was adjusted to $74,000 Yorkville, I suggested a plan for a minimum of 2 to 3 available to the City? in November, 2003 as part of her employment contract. acre equestrian development sites in order to maintain During several meetings, the Council indicated that a The Council approved a five percent raise to $77,000 in the country atmosphere, allow for more green space and performance clause be included in the contract for May, 2004.) lessen the impact of overcrowding. I also suggested we review within several months. The City staff was also, consider increasing our standards to 14,000 sq. ft. lots directed to contact other firms that did.not specialize in . rather than the current 12,000 sq. ft. lots. This would only parks and recreational areas for consideration. indicate that I am also interested in• additional green ...-,_ __._. _. ...._,.._.__. space by requiring larger lot sizes. If the developers are eame::ese = not interested in meeting our requirements,I would be in -£'Mirfavor of leaving the land undeveloped, natural ,and 6 iiiii4 ' SPEND LESS ON maintain the open green space areas. ; i3 y. 1 We need to concentrate on attracting commercial and _ E 1•4 i .. 0• Fs E ' ` HOME0industrial developments to assist the current residents P IN : •with the tax structure. I am of the opinion, the United �,y City of Yorkville is a prime and desired location for INS1171:''':',. idevelopers. I would like tocontinue enforcing or even increasing our standards in order to maintain the small . < F town,country atmosphere that attracted me to Yorkville. • ROSE SPEARS i l 5, Are you looking for an alternative? , Alderwomnan-Ward 4 �� lFl1 If SE i li a k As independent insurance brokers, we have many y i i1 companies & types of coverage available. We can " shop around and find the perfect coverage for you ! 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