Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/23/1984

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I I I I ! I I I I I I I I '1 I I I I M~nutes from Park Board meeting of March 13 Page Three recommends assessment of fees for the use of these recreational centers until such time that equalization of facilities becomes a reality. Mr. Springer made a motion to forward this posit~on statement to the City Council. Gene Gardner seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, Park Board members Anderla, Ridge, Gardner, Springer, Zahn, Hammer and Hornsby voted yes. Motion carried. Mr. Brandenburg stated he would like someone from the Park Board, to be present at the City Council meeting when this Position Statement is presented. Park Board members Springer, Zahn and Anderla said they will attend this meeting. Mr. Hammer suggested that after the communities involved in this Quad Cities Recreation Advisory Committee provide input from their respective governmental agencies that this item should be discussed again at the next Park Board meeting. Mr. Steve Askew, from the Lincoln School PTA, was present to discuss the need for improvements at Lincoln Playground. Mr. Brandepburg outlined in a letter to the Park Board that he is proposing 'some cosmetic changes and improvements to the fields for 1984 and the remainder of the project would be proposed as capital im- provements for 1985. Mr. Brandenburg said they would remove the problem of sand washing into the agricultural lime infield area by terracing the side banks. Mr. Anderla asked Mr. Askew if there was a possibility that the PTA would be willing to donate some money toward this project. Mr. Askew responded by saying'that he felt this money should come out of the School District budget. Mr. Askew said there is a nucleus of parent and teacher support for this project and that by 1985 there is a possibility that the School District and the City can pursue this as a joint effort. Mr. Zahn made a motion that the City proceed with the cosmetic changes in 1984 and the remainder be considered for 1985 capital improvements. Mr. Hammer seconded the motion, motion carried. This will be brought up again at the June or July Park Board meeting. Mr. Pat Collier, from the Minnesota Coursing Association, was at the meeting to request the use of Rum River Park for a Dog Trial on Sunday, April 29. Mr. Collier said he would need a 20 acre parcel of land. They would bring their own equipment to prepare for this trial so no maintenance would be required by the City. Mr. Collier said there would be about fifty dogs and he would need the park for about five hours. He explained this is a non-profit organization and they carry their ovm liability and damage insurance. Mr. Anderla asked where they would park their cars and Mr. Brandenburg said they could use the Senior High parking lot. Mr. Gardner made a motion to go ahead and accept the application for this Dog Trial, contingent upon parking facilities being available at the Senior High. Mr. Ridge seconded, motion carried. Mr. Brandenburg presented a Softball Tournament Application to 'the Park Board for Ornery's for which he recommended approval. Mr. Gardner made a motion to recom- mend approval of Ornery's Softball Tournament Application. Mr. Ridge seconded, mo- tion carried. Next, Mr. Brandenburg gave an update on the construction of the building at Sunny Acres. He stated that bids have been approved by the City Council for this structure and he would be meeting with the contractor on Thursday morning, April 19 for a pre-construction meeting and the signing of contracts. Mr. Anderla asked if any shrubs would be put around the structure because it may generate noise for the houses in the area. Mr. Brandenburg said we do have a buffer around the park for this purpose. Mr. Brandenburg said the structure will be constructed with a gray textured block. There will not be lights right away. Mr. Hornsby asked how the bids came in compared to the Engineer's estimate. Mr. Brandenburg said the entire Sunny Acres project will cost an extra $15,000 which will be funded from Revenue Sharing. Mr. Hammer suggested Mr. Brandenburg put Boston Ivy on the north and east sides of the building.