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Home My WebLink About12-12-2005 BOARD OF PARKS & RECRI::AT'J:ON M];NUTE5 OF MEET~N~ - DECEMBER 12, 2005 The meeting was c~lled to order at 12:10 pm by President Kevin LaGn~nge. Members present: Kevin LaGrange, Vicki Conlin, Mick Hennegan, ,Tohn Young, Ted Throckmorton, Sue Pfau. Personnel and guests present were as follows: Superintendent Rob Poll, Assistant Superintendent Beverly Couts, Aquatic/Recreation Director 5ara Kraft, Outreach Director ,Tustin Campbell, Park Liaison Borbnn~ Wilson. Any other guests present will be recognized as they address the Board. Minutes: The November 2005 minutes were approved after discussion on a motion made by ~Tohn Young, seconded by Ted Throckmorton, carried unanimously. Public comment: None Old Business: Ted Th~ockmo~ton requested that the Board discuss and vote on the naming of the three football fields. Ted has spoken to Gain/Fridley and says he is happy with the three suggested choices. 5ua Pfau asked what written criteria, if any, was in place for naming city parks/facilities. Mick Hennegan asked if the CCYFL had to give the final approval. Rob Poff stated there isn't any formal written criteria and the Board of Parks and Recreation has the authority to name the fields. ,Tohn Young indicated that he felt additional discussion was needed and felt the (;lark County Youth Football League Board and the Parks Board need to meet and collectively make the decision. After further discussion, a motion was made by Ted Throckmorton to name the three youth football fields after Tom Galligan, Dale Orem and Bob Grant. The motion was seconded by Mick Hennegan. The fields were voted on individually rather than collectively. The Tom Galligan Field passed 5-1, with Kevin LaGrange opposing, the Dale Orem Field passed 4-2, with ,Tohn Young and Kevin LaGrange opposing, the Bob Grant Field passed 5-1, with ~ohn Young opposing. New Business: Rob Poff presented the Parks Board with four sample slogans that were developed as a public awareness campaign/marketing device to represent the Parks Department. The Parks Department staff had voted on the tag line "Fun All Around You" as their favorite choice. Sue Pfau suggested dropping the word "You" in the slogan and shorten to "Fun All Around". This slogan will appear on all Parks publications, brochures, street banners, t-shirts, etc. A motion was made by Vicki Conlin to accept the slogan "Fun All Around", seconded by Sue Pfau, carried unanimously. Kevin LaGrange, Vicki Conlin and Rob Poff formed a committee in November to discuss improvements to Poppy Park. The Parks Department held back $30,000 to go toward new playground equipment. Rob will provide the Board with a prioritized "needs list" of other projects A neighborhood survey, similar to the one distributed to the Highland Park residences, will also be created. Their feedback will help determine their wants and needs. An approximate cost estimate is $30,000-$3{5,000. Ted Throckmorton asked what can be done to eliminate the vandalism that will surely occur at the park once the new equipment is purchased. ~Tohn Young asked if it was wise to put a large sum of money into a park that is close to an area (Skateboard Park and ,Taft Aquatic Center) that gets a lot of vandalism. Rob said the extra cameras at the Aquatic Center may help deter some vandals, and the Parks Department just needs to be vigilant in keeping a watchful eye on the property. A motion was made by Vicki Conlin to vote for the renovation of Poppy Park up to a maximum expenditure of $30,000. ,Tohn Young seconded, unanimously passed. Nachand Fieldhouse Report: The claims for November 2005 were distributed for review. ~Tustin Campbell reported that the K-:~-2 Basketball Program is going well as well as two new treadmills have been purchased for the Fieldhouse. 5ara Kraft said the December 11th "Tea with Mrs. Claus" went well. A total of 20 people, :~2 kids and 8 adults were in attendance. 5ara thanked Vicki Conlin for being Mrs. Claus and Bud Apple for being Santa Claus. Claims: The claims for November 2005 were distributed for review and approval. After discussion, a motion was made by .Tohn Young to approve claims as distributed, seconded by Vicki Conlin, unanimously approved. Correspondence: Rob read a thank you note from 5andy and Larry Knott. The Knotts expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the Parks Board for naming the playground at Bob Hedge Pork after their late granddaughter, Lydia Ricci. Rob also read a note from ,Till 5chimpff remarking how beautiful Warder Park's Christmas decorations look this year and thank you for all our hard work. ~uperintendent's Report: He discussed and informed on the following: 1. As mentioned in the bi-monthly report, leak detection continues at the Aquatic Center. Evidence points the leak to two possible areas: drain boxes or expansion joints. Weather is a factor at this point, so we will proceed when passible. 2. Koetter Construction has agreed to be project manager's for the Bob Hedge renovation project.. 3. Ordered park benches end sign for Vogt Park. 4. Light Up bowntown was a success. Thanks to all staff for their work to make this event happen. 5. Pictures of gang graffiti at Highland Pork were shown to Board members. Rob spoke to ,Toff Police and they are going to increase patrols. 6. 5tarring at the Holidays, the C~rnegie Library project construction crew will need to dig in Warder Park to fix sewage line. 7. Three new security cameras have been installed at the Aquatic Center to help with graffiti and other problems. 8. Tea with Mrs. Claus went well. 9. Meeting this week with ~Tacobi, Toombo and Lenz regarding Bob Hedge and bully's boat dock situations. lO. Purchased two treadmills for the Fieldhouse. One to replace broken treadmill, the other to replace step machine. 11. A city credit card has been approved for the Jeff Parks Department at the December §th City Council meeting. 12. Thanks to staff and the Board for making 200§ a good, productive, and successful year. Happy Holidays to all! Baaed Tnput: John Young expressed it was a pleasure to work with the Board and the Parks Staff in 200§. 5ua Pfau concurred with John and remarked that she has enjoyed being on the Board and working with everyone involved in the Parks Department. Ted Throckmorton thanked staff for bi-monthly report. He finds it informative and appreciates the effort. He also wanted to let everyone know that the ,Teffersonville Library will be open to the general public on May 1~. Mick Hennegan complimented Rob and staff on a successful 'Christmas Downtown". The Board inquired about voluntarily donating their annual salary to various Parks projects. Rob informed the Board that the checks will be mailed to their homes within the next week and any donations can be made by endorsing the check over to the Parks Dep~rtment. AllllOUllCement: The staff Christmas party will be held Friday, December ~[6th at Noon. Everyone on the Board is welcome to attend. Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:4§ pm on a motion made by VJckJ Conlin, seconded by Sue Pfau, carried unanimously. President - Kevin L~Grange Secretary - Vicki Conlin