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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/1995 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board • • • PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING - PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. PEBBLE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB 4500 PEBBLE CREEK PARKWAY, KALEIDOSCOPE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Gay, ,Chair; Bob DeOtfe, Vice Chair; Carol Reynolds; Greg Taggart; and Debra Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Manson, Barry Harding, and Nancy Crouch, Council Liaison STAFF PRESENT: Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Asst. Director; Pete Vanecek, Senior Parks Planner; Pamela Einkauf, Senior Secretary VISITORS PRESENT: Maureen Hawkinson, John & June Brien, Ron & Jean Silvia, Ralph Smith, Davis Young, Tricia Barina, Jessica. Hodges, Susan Stahley, Erin Wright, Jeannie Miller, Angie Solcher, Kiki & Tom O'Shea, Larry & Jean Ringer, S. S. Koseoglu, Mark Reedy, Julie Baumann, Blake Bauman, Patsy Tegeler, and Eugene Tegeler I. CALLITO_ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were amended to read the "High School" not the "Junior High School' regarding the use of the senior league fields at Southwood Athletic Park. The minutes were approved as amended. 111. PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PEBBLE CREEK PARK: Steve informed the citizens that Pebble Creek Park would be considered a neighborhood park and explained the criteria established for neighborhood parks. Ric displayed'a map showing where the potential park site would be located adjacent to the elementary school. Ric stated that the Jack & Dorothy Miller Park, adjacent to Rock Prairie Elementary, has been very successful and is similar to what would be constructed in Pebble Creek. The park property consists of approximately 4 acres, with an additional six belonging to the school, creating a 10-acre park. Ric mentioned that various school officials have been consulted to get their ideas on what the students from the school would like to see at the park. He mentioned that he would have several plans for citizens to look at, at the next public hearing. There is $200,000 identified for this park. • • - • Parks&Recreatopm Department Regular Meeting-Public Hearing October 10,1995 Page(2) Pete explained and showed some of the.feciture.s that are typical in a neighborhood park. He mentioned that some possible features could include a playground, with a • cushioned service for handicap: jogging trail, practice fields, basketball court,volleyball court,area lighting,small gazebo, and landscaping. . . .„ . • ., • • . " One visitor asked if the school diSfriOt was helping' build the pa* financially, Steve stated no, but said that the city is using some of their land to build the park on. Jessica Hodges asked how much .the fitness centers were used, she wogici.spther see funds: used to create large walkipg.trails. Pete' stated that the fitne 'aehte is isèd frequently at Brothers Pond Park and that some of that equipment is currently being replaced. . . Trisha Borena would like to see some toddler swings and some slides for those that are three years old and younger. Maureen Hawkinson would like to see some half basketball-.courts to allow the smaller kids more playing time. She doesn't thinkthey could utilize a full court as well because of the distance of running back and forth. _ • . . • Camille. Bunting wanted to know if the open area of the park could be extended into the Business. Park, She stated that the area there,is quite bdrren. Pete stated that he would have to check with Development :Services because that area may be designated for something else. •• -- • • • '• • „-- Ralph Smith wouldlike to see a half basketball court with lights so that kids can play ( later in the summer. Kim Stuart inquired about rest rooms. Steve mentioned that those are not normally • - provided in neighborhood parks due to the close proximity of the users' homes. Kiki O'Shea stated that if rest rooms were provided, it could attract usprsfriorn.putside that subdivision. • • . • .. • • • , . . . . • . . . Tom:O'Shea was concerned about the playground equipment. He doesn't want to see equipment that cleteriorate.s in an unsafe manner. Steve that the department tries to purchase equipment that is safe and durable, with a 20- year life span, if possible., Mr. wpylci.....,q1p.p...P(e.. to ..see ..adjustable-height basketball hoops. Patsy Tegelef ;would like to see adequate'. iOhting for added safety for late night' activities, such as walking Steve stated' that there is a city. ordinance that-States,'Orit:i• eleven o'clock curfew for neight)orhoodp.OrkS. ••••••••••:,i -, •.•••• .• , . . •• , ., • „ • .. • . _ Steve .rnpntioned that one of the: major expenses to the park will be:fhe•:trbes.dnd the irrigation .systerrithat will.aid. in the survivability Oft-the:trees. He also mentioned that if funds are not adequate to build everything could be•left open for additional courts amenities at a:later-time... • •.'.‘ • • .• • • . • • .. • • Parks&Recreation Board Regular Meeting October 10,1995 Page(3) Mark Reedy was concerned about the conflict between the small and larger kids on playground units. He would like to see different play sites for both of them so there will be less conflict. He also asked if families could use the park while school was going on. Steve stated yes. Mr. Reedy also wanted to know who to call if the park needed something fixed or if it needed -to be mowed. Steve stated that normally the Parks Department is the entity that takes care of the park and its equipment, and they should be called first for any problems that arise. Susan Stahley asked about the colors on the playground unit, and suggested using lighter colors that generate less heat. She also asked if users would be able to use the rest rooms in the school. Steve stated that he did not know, that would be up to the school. Jessica Hodges also,suggested that the playgrounds be split up for toddlers and the older kids. This helps diminish the conflicts, • The following is a list of amenities and the show of hands in favor of the item. Signage - no objections; pavilion, basketball court-(1-full, 2-half), walkways, area lighting, drinking fountain, practice fields, and landscaping/trees - were all unanimous; playground - 11; volleyball court - 10; picnic units-3; exercise stations - 2;.and rest rooms - 0. Mayor Ringer mentioned that rest rooms are a natural attraction for vandalism. After some discussion the majority agreed that they did not want to see rest rooms at the park. IV. APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE LINCOLN CENTER AND CONFERENCE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEES: The board discussed the applications received for the Conference Center Advisory Committee. Carol moved to reappoint Edwin Holdredge, seconded by Bob, the motion passed. Greg moved to appoint Jennifer Pratt and Francene Lamb, seconded by Carol, the motion passed. The board discussed the applications received for the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee. Bob moved to reappoint R.A. Terrell and Elease Carter, seconded by Greg, the motion passed. Carol moved to appoint Malvonee Merchant and Linda Preston-Shepard, seconded by Bob,the motion passed. V. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPORT: Ric stated that the design process is almost complete on the Southwood Pool renovation. Construction at Sandstone Park is continuing and should be completed in March. The Pebble Creek Park project will continue with public hearings. Ric mentioned that the Thomas Pool deck repair is in progress and should be complete soon. The Central Park scoreboards have been installed and have already been utilized during tournaments. The original exercise equipment at Brothers Pond Park has been replaced. The architect for the Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Baseball Complex should begin designing the project by the end of the year. Parks&Recreafopm Department Regular Meeting-Rjblic Hearing October 10,1995 Page(4) • VI. 0 Bob mentioned that he had a discussion with Ross Rogers regarding the track at Tiger field. Mr. Rogers-stated that they,were thinking about repaving that track. ,Bob mentioned that the city was discussing the possibility of training employees to lay down the cushioned track material. Mr. Rogers was not,acceptable to the idea of hiring the city to lay the track for them. Carol mentioned that if that.happened maybe the school would be more acceptabla,of the public using their track. She stated :that there is a.sign that says not to use the,inner lanes. . Bob stated that the school, may close that track when the junior high gets their frac*. Bob mentioned that the school will be puffing in a girl's softball field across the street from the football stadium. He said that they may'request the use df the Be Creek softball fields for practice. Bob mentioned that maybe we could ask for the use of their baseball or softball fields in exchange for the use of the Greg asked if .dnyone had seen any park relafpd product from th,p HOK firm. Steve mentioned that the Planning employees are extremely s disappointed thus far'with the work from HOK rbOardind their work. Stevestated that' hopefully there will be more information provided at the,joint, meetings with HOK., Debra' inquired about Wolf Pen Creek. Steve riientiahed that the dredOe left when they completed their contract, which was for forty days. He mentioned that after the dredge left, Pete Vanecek and Ross Albrecht measured the depth of the lake, which, in'most places, Was 3-4.feet deep. Steve Mentioned that a heavy, rain will most likely creat another sand barge. He stated that until,some drainage work is done upstream, the lake will continue to be the holding area for the sediment. . „. . . , Steve stated that user feessub6ommIffpe neOde,0 to be formed. Bob 90d Debra , adeOed to sit'on that' VIIL ADJOURN: ' The Board adjourned at 9:14 p.m. . .