10-05-1989 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes -
PARK BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
OCTO8EB 5, 1989
The City of Wylie Park and Recreation Board met in regular
session Thursday, October Stb, 1989 at 7: 15 p. m. in the
Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex. Those present
were Vice Chairman Joanie Zeeb, Board Members Bill Emsotf,
Cheri Albin, and Bryan Glenn, Public Works Superintendent
Don White, Park Maintenance Foreman Philip Bounds, and
Secretary Lisa Keith. Chairman Jill 7omek, Board Members
Bill Burge and Mike Miller were absent.
Vice Chairman Joanie Zeeb chaired the meeting in Chairman
Tomeko absence.
Vice Chairman Joanie Zeeb called the meeting to order.
_ APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER MEETING
: Bill Emaott
submitted a change to page 3, paragraph 3, last sentence,
changing the word proposition to propose.
There being no other corrections, additions, or deletions a
motion was made to approve the minutes of the September
meeting with the submitted change. The motion was seconded
with all in favor.
Dl'-SC PURCHAS_[NG_-A_- J'GN: Joanie Zeeb said
she had talked to Ken Lane from American National Bank in
regards to them donating a sign. He said that they do such
things and they would probably be happy to do it but that he
needs a proposal from us to take to the banks board of
directors. Maybe we can get all the sign makers in the city
to submit propu'salss to us.
Don White said that if the Park Board decided what size they
preferred the sign to be and exactly where they wanted the
sign installed that he could get the prices. There are
alot of things that we will have to consider before giving a
proposal to the bank. The sign must comply with the sign
ordinance,
Bill Emsotf asked if they could get a copy of the sign
ordinance. Don White said yes.
Joanie 2eeb said she also had a discussion with the bank
regarding them not putting their name permanently on the
sign stating that they donated it. They did suggest that
they would probably want to at } east put their logo on a
small area in one of the corners of the sign.
Don White said that he would get with Charles Norwood and
Roy Faires and put a proposal together.
Joanie Zeeb said that the Park Board may have to take this
to City Council to get a waiver on the sign ordinance.
Don White said that we definitely would want to comply to
the sign ordinance.
DISCUSSION OF ACCESS TO VALENTINE PARK : Don White read a
memo he had written to Charles Norwood about what was
discussed in the September meeting.
Don White said that Charles Norwood asked Roy Faires to look
in to this and he came up with a solution that might get us
by for a while.
Don White and the Board Members viewed a map of Valentine
Park that Roy Faires had put together.
Don White pointed out the existing access and dedicated
alleyway on the map and said that because of the location of
the park and the problem of getting in and out, Charles
Norwood, Roy Faires, and myself are all in agreement that
this park should be for foot traffic only or a neighborhood
park.
Don White explained that it would be very easy to build a
sidewalk in the alleyway with maybe a little foot bridge.
Don White said the Park Board could maybe retrain their
thoughts from developing access to concentrating on
generating a five year master plan for a small neighborhood
park. Children from several housing additions could
utilize this park facility.
Cheri Albin asked if the park perimeter could possibly be
fenced so the children could not go directly into the
alleyway. Don White said the Park Board could include a
fence on the master plan that would be presented to Council .
Bryan Glenn brought up an idea of possibly adjoining the
walking/jogging trail in Community Park to Valentine Park.
The Park Board asked Don White to obtain costs of building
the sidewalks.
Bill Emsoff made a motion that Valentine Park be designated
as a neighborhood foot traffic park. Bryan Glenn seconded
the motion with all in favor.
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SPENDING :DISCUSSION OF WSA REVENUE Bill Emsutt stated he
had found out that the Park Board can only propose spending
to City Council . The Park Board does not have the authority
to make the final decision.
Joanie Zeeb said Jill Tomek has really been trying to get n
slide for the playground. Approximate cost $500.
Bill Emsoff said he had mentioned to some council members
that we possibly wanted to purchase a broadcast spreader for
an ant control program and they said that was a maintenance
item and that the WSA revenue was to be spent on park
improvements. Cheri Albin said that the biggest complaint
is ants . Joanie 2eeb said that everyone would benefit from
an ant control program; WSA, the City, and anyone who uses
the parks.
Bill 2maoft said that WSA wanted portable backstops for the
taeballers'
When asked, Don White said he would get a cost on completing
the sprinkler system in Community Park.
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Joanie 2eeb motioned to recommend to City Council that a
slide, broadcast spreader for ant control , and two teebal )
backstops be purchased from the WSA revenue fund. The
motion carried with all in favor.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: There being no citizens present the
Board moved on to the next order of business.
GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bill Emsoft asked Don White why Council
had tabled the business of accepting dollar donations for
the park system with the water bills . Dun White said that
he was sure it would be put back on Councils agenda, but
that he was unable to answer the question as he was not
present that Council meeting. Bill Emaott said he would
contact a Council member and find out.
Dun White stated that he had a small problem with the water
fountain that was donated by Mr . Cooper. There is a
sprinkler system in the park so everyone reluootant \y thinks
there is water there- { do not want to tie into this system
for drinking water. We will have to run a separate water
line. } just wanted you to know the reason for deiey' It
won' t take alot of money but will take some time.
_ Philip Bounds showed the water fountain to the Board and
explained that a brick structure would have to be built
around it to deter vandalism. Cheri Albin asked it the
water fountain could be sent back and get something better.
Don White said he did not know but that he would ask the
purchasing agent if we could do that.
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There being no other business or discussion, a motion was
made by Bill Bmsott to adjourn, seconded by Cheri Albin with
all in favor.
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JO, ie 2eeb, Aoti Chairman
Respectfully Submitted,
Submitted,
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Lisa Kei��, Seoretary
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