Parks Commission Minutes 04-25-2002 Special
Special Parks Commission Meeting April 25, 2002
Parks Commission Meeting, April 25, 2002
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Members Present: Earl Smith, Fran Fair, Nancy McCaffrey
Members Absent: Rick Traver; Council Liaison, Roger Carlson
Staff Present: Adam Hawkinson, Parks Superintendent
A special Parks Commission Meeting was held to visit two new parks that
need to be developed and one park in the process of being developed. The
following comments were made during the visit:
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Groveland Park
. It was not clear if our copy was of the final plat drawings for the park,
We should have it available for the next meeting so we can make sure
that we know the details. What is the area of the park property?
. This park has 13 homes that abut three sides and a road on one side with
a 345KY power line on one corner. The configuration could create an
access problem in the future similar to what we have experienced in
River Mill Park. The property lines between the 13 homes and the park
will need to be clearly defined to minimize the problem.
. How much park dedication money is available for this park at this time?
Can this money be used for the parking lot?
. We do not have money in the current year's budget for this park. We
should consider doing the planning and budget this year so we can start
the park next year. This should probably include a public meeting of the
people in the Groveland addition.
. The area in and around the park is a mess with construction materials (i.e.
paper, plastic scraps of wood) laying about. This should be cleaned up.
Is the developer responsible for this?
. How will the developer leave the storm drainage reservoir across the
street? Who will be responsible for maintaining it in good condition? The
city?
. Should we have a sign put up saying something to the etTect "Future site
of Groveland Park"? This may help generate interest and comments
from home owners.
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Special Parks Commission Meeting April 25, 2002
Wildwood Park
. Same comment as above with respect to an updated plat drawing. The
lots that are built do not appear to be located as shown on the drawing we
were using. Need to check on this. At the present time there is a road on
one side of the park, houses on one side, drainage area on one side and a
wetland/ponding area on one side. Is this the final contiguration?
. Construction materials scattered about. Needs to be picked up.
. We should consider a sign for this park also.
. The land will need to be leveled and top soil brought in to grow grass.
The city compost pile could be a source for this.
. This park has money in this year's budget for development. This should
be one of our top priorities for the year. The budget has the following:
. Playground equipment $15,000
. Landscaping & Grading 7,000
. Picnic Tables, Benches & Garbage Cans 2,000
. Open Air Shelter 9,000
. Trees 4,000
Pioneer Park
. Will the Lions be providing money for the bathrooms for the shelter? We
need to continue to make progress on the shelter.
. Adam would like to complete the parking lot this year to the point of
paving. FiJI is being hauled in this spring. Should boulders be used for
the edge of the parking lot?
. The northwest corner of the park will be leveled this year to make for a
level play area for informal neighborhood use.
. There is $47,000 in this year's budget for park improvements. We need
to tinalize the details and develop a schedule for this.
Larry Nolan, Parks Commission Chair
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