Parks Commission Minutes 05-18-2000
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Minutes
Regular Meeting ~ Parks Commission
May 18, 2000
4:00 PM
Members Present:
Larry Nolan, Fran Fair, Rick Traver
Members Absent:
Nancy McCaffrey, Earl Smith
Statf Present:
JcffO'Neill, Greg Engle
1.
Call to order
2.
After discussion motion by Fran Fair and seconded by Rick Traver to approve the April
21, 2000 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
3.
Consideration of adding items to agenda. None added
4.
Review status of tree preservation ordinance, tree planting requirement and shade tree
program.
O'Neill reported that progress on the tree preservation ordinance stopped some time ago
prior to the Wildwood Ridge Development in part because the developer was willing to
work with the city in saving trees. The city and developer were successful in saving trees
in this area. In the last action relating to the tree preservation ordinance, the Planning
Commission requested a meeting with interested developers to discuss the proposed
ordinance further.
With regards to the tree planting requirement. O'Neill noted that the building department
is taking inventory of the developed lots with home in place that have not completed the
tree planting requirement. Developers responsible for tree planting will be contacted
accordingly.
'rhe Shade Tree Program is at a stand still with no funds budgetted for 2000. O'Neill
noted that previously the Parks Commission suggested another tree planting project for
2001. Wanda's departure and questions relating to the filling of the position may make it
difficult to complete this important project. O'Neill noted that staff is continuing to
evaluate Wanda's position in terms of demands at city hall and will be reporting back to
the Parks Commission accordingly.
Review preparations for Walk and roll and Community Center Grand Opening.
O'Neill provided information to the Commission on the schedule for both events.
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Review status ofISTEA projeet - Funding
O'Neill reported that the City Council authorized plans for the the project but is still
looking at funding sources. At this point in time it appears that the cost of the project
will be funded by an increase in taxes and or a reduction in park budget.
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Review status of Soccer field development
O'Neill reported that the soccer field development is progressing at the Schoollcvel.
O'Neill noted that the budget f()f this item was reduced to $25,000 from $30,000 at the
end of the budget process. He noted that he was not aware of the reduction that was made
at adoption of the final budget which resulted in a promise of funds in excess of what is
available in the budget. lefT noted that he would be working with the City Administrator
to see where funds could be found that have been saved elsewhere. Otherwishe, at some
point in the future, consideration will need to be given to shifting funds to the soccer field
linc item so that the promise can be accomodated.
8. Discuss format for planning meeting schedulcd for lun 1,2000.
O'Neill and Engle reported that they would prepare an outline for presentation to the City
Council indicating park development and maintenance issues and possible solutions.
9.
Update on Maintenance items.
Discussion focused on the Par West Park play structure which is an item in the city
budget.. After discussion a motion was made by Rick Traver and seconded by Fran Fair
to approve the plan for construction of a play structure in the approximate amount of
$14,400.
There bcing no further discussion, meeting was adjourned
leiTO'Neill