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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 30, 1991
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Linford called the meeting to order at 7:10
P.M. on Thursday, May 30, 1991.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alan Linford, Paul Vigiletti, Cheryl Livingston,
Gail Mills, Jim Hoff, David Fain, Parks and Recreation Coordinator,
Sharon Curry,Recreation Supervisor
ABSENT: Lila Coley, Mike Shelton, Mike Billings
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GAIL MILLS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED. Paul
VIGILETTI SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
acre park site:
Master Plan of
Development for a twenty-two
Chairman Linford opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on
Thursday, May 30, 1991 with a brief history of the land purchase
for the tweny-two acre site and an introduction of Terry Cheek,
Shrickel, Rollins and Associates.
Terry Cheek presented preliminary plans for development of the
site. Citizens were invited to make comments regarding development
of the property. Those comments included:
JIM SHARP: delighted to see this,
bike trail around the perimeter
congestion on Pleasant Run
proposed a walking, jogging,
of the park to alleviated
JIM KELLY: what he sees is a relocation of the soccer fields;
he questioned obtaining an agreement with TU Electric so access
to the property could be gained through the ROW; the entrance
as shown on the map creates a major point of congestion right
across from his house
JOY ANN HARDING: agrees there are lots of fields; very little
park; does not want lights across from her house; suggests moving
fields further to the back; more common area closer to front
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DAVID SCOTT: Ii ves across from current fields; lights not put
in right to start with; lots of noise pollution; would like to
see fields as far back as possible; taller lights so they can
be directly aimed; parking lot in front would block noise pollution
JIM KELLY: take off play area and run all along Pleasant Run;
create a buffer along Pleasant Run
FRAN SNIDER: Would like to see more park; looks like it will
be an athletic complex
JO ANN QUINN: delighted the site was purchased; would like
a berm or something that would help keep the kids in
CHRISTINE ??: backs up to park; don't push all those lights
on her; meet somewhere in the middle; let's specialize this park:
use as efficiently as possible
JIM KELLY: is in favor of the facility; will back 100%. would
like access road, buffer zone and lighting addressed
DEAN DAVIS:
done
commended the Park Board for the job they have
DAVID SCOTT: recommends a curfew; non accessibility at night;
has problems with loud music, beer cans, etc. at existing site
THE NEXT PUBLIC HEARING WAS SET FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 7:00 P.M.
The Board discussed
the park to include
at the Public Hearing.
various scenarios for
the suggestions of the
the development of
residents speaking
NO ACTION TAKEN
2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF LOCATING A PARK AT THE WATER
TOWER SITE IN WESTERN TRAIL ADDITION
TABLED
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3. DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHING A CONSISTENT MEETING DATE
The Board discussed various options for a consistent meeting
date including once a month, with special meetings as necessary.
GAIL MILLS MADE A RECOMMENDATION TO SET THE FIRST THURSDAY OF
EACH MONTH AS A REGULAR MEETING DATE WITH SPECIAL MEETINGS
SCHEDULED AS NECESSARY. THE BOARD AGREED.
4. DISCUSSION OF PARK ORDINANCES
# 6 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: tabled - waiting on answers from Police
Chief/City ATTORNEY
#7 FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS: Incorporate "maintenance" in #7
The last sentence will read... "No improvement(s) or maintenance
will be performed without the prior written approval of the
Parks and Recreation Coordinator."
#11 RESERVING OF FACILITIES: Eliminated - covered in Facilities
Use Guidelines
#12 RESERVING OF FACILITIES ON SUNDAYS:
in Athletic Field Use Policy
Elimina ted - covered
DUE TO THE LATE HOUR, THE REMAINDER OF THE ORDINANCES WERE TABLED
UNTIL A SPECIAL WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 27.
5 . REPORTS
A. PARKS AND RECREATION:
David Fain reported the Summer Recreation Program registrations
are going well. Some activities, including tennis and preschool
program are at maximum registration. A track program has been
established for the first time and registrations are going well
for it. Registrations are going well in all other programs.
B. PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN
Chairman Linford reported the City Council approved the name
Kimsey Park for the park located in the Ross Downs development.
6. OTHER CONCERNS
No other concerns were addressed at this meeting
7. ADJOURN
CHERYL LIVINGSTON MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10: 40
P.M. PAUL VIGILETTI SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Sharon L. Curry, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVED:
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David Fain, Parks nd Recreation Coordinator