Parks Commission Minutes 07-17-1991A
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PARRS COMMISSION
r Wednesday, July 17, 1991 - 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Dick Frie, Bruce Thielen, Fran Fair, Roger
Carlson
Members Absent: Larry Nolan
Others in Attendance: Sheldon Johnson, Jeff O'Neill, Roger Mack
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of minutes.
Motion was made by Bruce Thielen and seconded by Fran Fair to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 12, 1991.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Verbal presentation by Mr. Sheldon Johnson.
Mr. Johnson wanted the Parks Commission to be aware of a
possible restroom facility being proposed at Pinewood
Elementary School near the playground and that Cheryl Fuller
would like to make a presentation to the commission concerning
this item in the near future.
Johnson also asked the Parke Commission to consider a cost-
sharing proposal with the school to light some of the tennis
courts in town. The Pinewood courts already have conduit in
place. No cost figures were available at this time.
No action was taken.
4. West Bridqe Park restroom recommendations.
In discussing the new restroom facilities in West Bridge Park,
it was recommended to build a new concrete block structure
near the east end of the parking lot. The structure should
include a warming house and should be available for use during
all seasons.
It was also recommended to reduce the size of the skating rink
and make it circular or oval shaped with an island in the
middle. The island should be planted with trees and shrubs.
It was also recommended that the parking lot be paved in the
future. Cost estimates and design are to be presented at the
next meeting if possible.
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CThe plans for the information center and museum were also
discussed at this time. It was the Parks Commission's
recommendation to place the new restrooms inside the existing
structure if possible and not house an information center in
this building. In lieu of an information center, it was
recommended a kiosk be placed at the liquor store and possibly
West Bridge Park. This would allow the Chamber total use of
the existing information building.
5. Brainstorminq on possible 1992 capital improvements.
Discussion on possible capital outlay items centered on one or
two kiosks and shelters for Meadow Oak and Hillcrest skating
rinks.
6. Discussion of possible Lions/City park.
In discussing a possible Lions/City park, the commission
decided to invite the Lions to the next meeting and see if
there is any interest in Outlot A of Meadow Oak.
7. Other new business.
Jeff O'Neill outlined development plane for Cardinal Hills,
CI Briar Oakes Estate, and the Evergreens.
A motion was made by Roger Carlson and seconded by Bruce
Thielen to adopt a resolution recommending development of park
space unencumbered by power lines and poor public access.
Motion carried unanimously.
SEE PARRS COMMISSION RESOLUTION 1991-1.
8. The Park Superintendent is to contact the developers of
Cardinal Hills to discuss park dedication at the next
commission meeting.
9. Fran Fair presented a proposal to "adopt" East Bridge Park.
The adoption would be by herself and some others in the
neighborhood. They would like to donate some shrubbery and
start a sort of "mini arboretum" near the parking lot and
north to the river in this park.
The commission felt it was an excellent idea and would add a
great deal to the park.
10. Motion was made by Bruce Thielen and seconded by Fran Fair to
adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Roger-Oack
Park Superintendent
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