12-01-1988 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
MINUTES
DECEMBER 1 . 1988
The City of Wylie Park and Recreation Board met in regular
session on Thursday. December 1st , 1988 in the Council
Chambers at the Municipal Complex . A quorum was present and
notice of the meeting had been posted in the time and manner
required by law. Those present were Board Members Joanie
Zeeb, Jill Tomek. Bill Emsoff . David Orr, and Jim Ferguson.
Public Works Superintendent Don White. and Secretary Lisa
Keith. Chairman D. F. Whitlow and Vice Chairman Ron Ferguson
were absent.
D. F. Whitlow gave advanced notice of his absence.
Bill Emsoff called the meeting to order .
With the Chairman and Vice Chairman being absent the Board
elected Joanie Zeeb to Chair the meeting with all in favor .
OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW MEMBER : The City Secretary was unable
to attend the meeting due to the tree lighting ceremony.
The oath of office will be given at the January meeting.
The Board welcomed David Orr as a member .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27TH AND NOVEMBER 3RD
MEETINGS : Jim Ferguson submitted a change to October 27th
minutes. Page 1 . to read . . . Jim Ferguson stated he felt as
though visual value, will in the long run, promote business
and that 10% of the partial frontage areas would not be
sufficient.
Joanie Zeeb submitted a change to October 27th minutes, Page
2. If the ordinance is too strict. . . change to. . . If there is
not enough room to have a business and parking on a given
lot and make it attractive, something must be done. More
land acquired or something. We can ' t O. K. any more ugly
growth.
There being no other corrections or additions a motion was
made to approve the minutes with the changes. The motion
was seconded with all in favor.
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BRIEFING OF LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE PROPOSAL TO P & Z BOARD:
Joanie Zeeb stated that two Park Board members attended the
P & Z Meeting. Most of the people at the meeting seemed to
think a Landscaping Ordinance would be a good idea.
Everyone was concerned about how the Chamber of Commerce
felt about it. It was decided to get the Chamber of
Commerce involved before going any further with it.
Jill Tomek said if P & Z does not propose the ordinance to
City Council then I think we are obligated to do it.
The Board updated David Orr on past discussion of the
Landscaping Ordinance.
DISCUSSION OF RECREATIONAL TASK FORCE MEETING : Jim Ferguson
explained what the meeting was all about and that everyone
was present except the YMCA representative. This was the
final discussion. The school has no more facilities
available for any more programs . We are limited, what we
have now is it. The final conclusion is that the City is
supporting WSA. The YMCA has been invited to fill in where
WSA does not. Such as summer programs : swimming. camping,
etc. WSA is responding to every age group that has an
interest , in all sports . The YMCA will handle more
developmental athletics for younger age groups.
David Orr said WSA is willing to work with the YMCA. We
have asked the Y to confront us, but they wish to work
solely through the City. WSA and YMCA both have to work
with the Park Board. Communications has been a real
problem.
Jill Tomek said I think the majority of the Board is trying
to make it the best it can be for the citizens .
Jill Tomek explained to David Orr why the Park Board was
initially pro YMCA.
Jim Ferguson explained the initial concept to David Orr . and
how he felt some information was not transmitted the way it
was discussed. The YMCA and USA presented their ideas and
recommendations to the Park Board. The whole thing was not
organized or communicated the proper way.
David Orr said I think the whole problem is the YMCA has
shown no validity to the Park Board.
DISCUSSION OF NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP : Don
White distributed a memo to the Park Board Members ( see
attached ) . and explained why he wanted to purchase trees.
The trees are very young and we would almost have to have a
small tree farm to care for them. I want to get everyones
feelings on buying a few more trees.
Jim Ferguson expressed his concern about how small the
budget is and that there are other priorities right now.
Jill Tomek said I see what Mr. White is saying . Maybe we
could put fences around the trees until they are large
enough for the kids to climb.
A motion was made to recommend the appropriation of money
for trees. The motion was seconded with all in favor .
GENERAL DISCUSSION: The Board updated David Orr on the TOPO
and playground project.
Jim Ferguson said the Park Master Plan is no longer valid.
We don' t have the same amount of property. The Park Board
will be devising a new Master Plan using some of the ideas
from the old one.
Don White said we have been trying to remove the ugly pile
of dirt at the park. little by little. We have in mind to
take all of the excess to build the ultimate soccer/football
field. Spread the dirt then go ahead and seed the area and
put bleachers in. There would still be a large enough area
for a road and more parking.
Board Members were in agrement to discuss the possibility of
doing this and changing the Park Master Plan.
The Board agreed that David Orr needed copies of the minutes
of all meetings since July of 1988. Lisa Keith said she
would get the copies to him.
Joanie Zeeb asked Don White if he could find out who owns
the planters in the downtown area or who they need to get
permission from to clean them out and get the Garden Club to
plant flowers in them. Mr. White said as far as he knew
they belonged to the City. and that he would send some of
his employees out to remove one half of a foot of the old
dirt from the planters.
Bill Emsoff asked Mr . White if the Park and Recreation
budget was to beautify the City also. not just the Park.
Mr . White said it is for all City properties . Some of the
Board Members were unaware of this.
There being no other business or discussion. a motion was
made to adjourn, with all in favor.
Joanie Zeeb, Acting Chairman
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Keith, Secretary