PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2, 2002 MEETING
Roll Call
Present: Chairperson Francis, and Commissioners Bell,
Fishman, Hollander, and Sigler
Staff: Rooney
Motion: "To approve with amendment to change
subcommittee assignment for Community Picnic to delete
Commissioner Fishman and add Commissioner Sigler."
Hollander/Fishman - All Ayes
Correspondence
N/A
Public Comment
N/A
Matters for Commission Consideration
Motion: "To receive and file with additions as noted
on the grid below in bold."
Fishman/Bell - All Ayes
| Park |
Maintenance
Items |
Planning Items |
| Valley Park |
- Clear drains at the northwest concrete pad
|
- Slated for renovation
- Bid documents prepared
|
| Clark Stadium |
- Repair walls Lawnbowling Green
- Paint storage bins green
-
Restroom lights on at all times
-
Remove rusted soccer posts
|
- Consider adding night lighting to southwest diamond
for slo pitch
-
Recognition plaque for Lawnbowling
|
| Edith Rodaway Friendship Park |
- Resurface basketball court
- Place cement trashcan at north exit
-
Remove volleyball court posts
|
- Add playground equipment (upper section of
park)
|
| Park |
Maintenance
Items |
Planning Items |
| Sea View Park |
- Replace merry-go-round with Kompan water play
area
- Add picnic table to northwest area
- Remove barbecue or add coal receptacle
-
Trim low branches
|
| Fort Lots-o-Fun |
- Remove pathway (east side)
-
Remove green steps
-
Remove old staircase at the SW corner of
park
- Repair fencing adjacent to building
|
- Replace equipment (new fort)
|
| Bi-Centennial |
- Check trees for disease· Repair
benches/tables
|
| Noble Park |
- Check for drainage problems
|
| South Park |
- Turf aeration
-
Irrigation
-
Trees trimmed on southside
-
Repair/remove concrete stairs adjacent to
teen center
- Add coal receptacles
|
- Add climbing wall (playground equipment)
|
| Beach Playgrounds |
- Replace swings as required
|
Motion: "To propose staff consider re-allocating
dedicated staff to proactively perform weekly park and
recreation building inspections and maintenance to enhance
safety, reduce liability, and improve parks
aesthetically."
Fishman/Hollander - All Ayes
Commissioners Items
- Commissioner Sigler suggested that the City consult with
the Garden Club regarding park landscaping. He will contact
the Club to discuss this.
- Commissioner Sigler wished to consider the possibility of
providing night lighting for the Pier volleyball courts.
- Chairperson Francis wanted staff to consider addressing
walk street planters that have no irrigation or plants in
them (e.g., 31st Walk Street) for potential planters or
neighborhood involvement (donations).
Staff Notes
- Amend minutes for the last meeting and Picnic
Subcommittee on future agendas.
- Research cost for lighting beach volleyball courts.
Motion: "To Adjourn"
Fishman/Hollander - All Ayes
Adjournment: 8:40 PM
