HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 6/21/2000 - Parks and Recreation Committee PARKS AND RECREATIQN COMMITTEE
�, MINUTES
June 21, 2000
Members Present: Chairper�on Alderman Baird, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Murgatroyd
Others in Attendance: City Clerk Althoff, Assistant Administrator
Maxiener, Alderman Bolger, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, Park
Maintenance Superi.ntendent Tom Schmidt
Chairperson Baird called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
RECI�tEATIa1�i CENT�R REFERENDUl� DISCU3SIU11i
I�ire�tor Qf Parks an.d Recrea.tion Merkel initiated discussion regardin.g
the advisability of plac.ing the recreational center referendum question on
the November ballot in light of McHenry High School District 156 recent
annauncement of their intent to alsa plaee the higki school referendum
question on the November ballot. It was the consensus of the committ�e
to place the recreation center referendum question on the November
ballot. Alderman Bolger opined the recreation center referendum
� �uestion would not succeed if placed on the November bailot in addition
tQ the high sehool referendum question.
Some discussion followed regarding the most essential recreational
programs. Director Merk�l stated the most popular programs in�luded
dance, adult athletic, preschool,�itne�s and craft classes. It was the
consensus of the conzmittee the inclusion of ineeting/classrooms in the
final recreation center design was crucial. Alderman Glab also noted the
inclusion of a fitness center was imperative, as this amenity�crould
produce significant revenues to offset operational costs.
Aldermari Bo�ger �uggest�d the cQmmittee consider leasin�g the nQw
vacant Motorola facility located in the McHenry Corporate Center for the
recreational facility, Some discussion follnwed regarding.safety and
vehicular traffic issues.
In resgQn�e to Cha.irgerson Alderman Baird's inquity, Assistant
Administrator 11Baxeiner in.formed the comm�ittee bond counsel; �hapman
8s Gutler were develoging the appropriate and legally correct referendum.
question Ianguage for council c�nsideration. The refer�ndum language
should be completed within the next week or twQ. Assistant Maxiener
�xplained the referendum question language development was more
`— complex than origina.11y understood, as the fuiancing mechaxusm selected
by council was com�lex and required voter approval on several separate
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actions. Voters will need to apgrove the pragerty tax increase,
establishmenr of a re�reational property tax levy and the re�ommended
tax rate.
Director Merkel noted the 2000-01 budget includes $50,000 for
e�enditures incurred associated with the development and puhlic
education of the recr�ation center r�ferendum question.
Ghairperson Alderman Baird ogined placement of the recreatian center
refer�ndum question �n th� November ballot wa.s prefer�bl� to �lacement
on the April ballot as four of the su� City Qf McHenry corporate authority
positions w�uld be on the ball�t permit�ing a significant �hange in the
makeup of the council. This council should determine the recreation
�ent�r issue_ Discussion continued yvith the committee noting providing
accurate a� well as complete information to the public regarding the
proposed referendum question(s) would be a challenge. The information
should include minimally; site location, construction �ost, funding
mechanism and plan renderings. Chair�erson Alderman Baird aiso
suggested a table comparing the City of McHenry's recreatiQnal services,
� }�rograms and tax rate to other McHenry County muni�ipalities are
in�orporated into any informational mat�rials.
The committe� directed st�ff to submit the ref�rendum language to full
�ouncil for final discussion and consideration.
McHenry High School student, Courtney Foster suggest�d the committee
consider adding raffles and other activiti�s as part of the Gity's general
avvareness and informational recreation �enter campaign.
UPDATE MCHENRY ZONE BKATEPARK
Director Merkel provided the committee with a copy of the d�sign plans
and fun�iraising reporr for the propo��d Skate�ark. He rep�rr�d bid
specif'ications ar� being developed by architectural �rm ThompsQn, Dyke
and Associates and it is anticipated bids will be sought and reviewed
during the month of July with a formal letting in early August.
The plans as presente�i include an optional as�halt-walking path around
the park, �Qvered shelters, a landscaged entrance and benches. The
e�s�ing g,rav�l lot will provide parking. The proposal also include� a
second phase for the development of a BMX tra�k.
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Currenr fund raising efforts in�lude:
Representative Franks member initiative $100,000
McHenry Kiwanis Noon Club $ 30,000
McHenry Rotary Club $ 10,000
McHenry Lions Club $ 3,000
May auction $ 15,000
Russ Weyland memorial donations $ 3,500
Miscellaneous and anonymous donations $ 1,500
TOTAL $163,000
Director Merkel also noted several lo�al contra�t�rs have agre�d to donat�
gravel, site grading, and plumbing, lumber mat�rials.
Ald�rman Bolger �xpressed his wi�h to �omplete this proj�ct by
September. He also suggest�d the committee r�commend to full council a
special re�ognition avvard for Volunt�er Committee Chairpers�n �arol
Chrisman by the City of McHenry.
DANCE PROG,RAM 2DQ0 PROGRAM LUCATION
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Director Merkel reported the recreation division dance programs can no
1Qnger be accommodated at the Parkland Junior High School because of
recent renovations to this facility. Staff has investigated numerous
alternatives and is re�omm�nding use of the Municipal Building's sh�ll
space �n the second floor. Director Merkel r�ferenced Recreati�n
�uper�risor, Gindy Jerden's, memQ Qf May 22nd. Ms Jerden's memo
enumerates the nece�sar� building improvements and material
requirem�nts. Glasses would be conducted Qn Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesda� and Thursday ev�nings from 5:00 p.m. until $:00 .p.m.
Existing mirrors and dance bars could he relocated from Parkland to the
Municipal.Building. Some di�cussion follou�ed.
The committee instructed Director Merkel tQ grQvid� additional cost
information regarding rhe pro}�osed dan�e class relocation. In addition
A1dErman Glab r�quested Director Merkel provide the committe�
members vvith statis�ical data r�lating to r�sidential vs. nonresidential
participation level� for th�se dance prQgrams. In response to Alderman
Murgatroyd's inquiry staff noted these building improvements were not
included in the 2000-2001 budget but could b� easily accommodated with
sim}�le departmental expenditur� reallo�ations. Director Merkel al�o
noted existing staff could comglete much of the construction required_
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Alderman Murgatroyd expressed some reservations, noting a possible
conflict between the proposed building improvements project and the
Main Street downtown redevelopment project as staff is scheduled to
assist with both projects. Staff was directed to provide additional
information regarding anticipated project beginning and completion
dates. Staff was also directed to investigate the possibility of utilizing
existing parks department and building maintenance summer staff for
the building improvement construction.
PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONB
Director Merkel reported parks division employee Robert Combs who has
successfully completed the National Playground Safety Institute
Certification Classes had completed playground safety audits.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Director Merkel noted the State
of Illinois has increased its enforcement of federal regulations governing
publicly owned play areas. The City of McHenry is currently in
compliance as the audit has been completed and the parks department is
� developing a maintenance and replacement plan. Director Merkel stated
in conjunction with the maintenance plan development, the parks
department is seeking committee input and suggestions regarding
playground equipment removal, replacement and maintenance.
Some discussion followed. Director Merkel stated the most expensive
replacement is the playground surface material and installation of
curbing. The 2000-2001 budget includes $75-80,000 for Fox Ridge
playground replacement.
Director Merkel noted the following parks' playground equipment has
been installed within the past eight years and remains in good condition:
Althoff Park Jaycees Park
North Oak Park Pebble Creek Park
Petersen Park Shelter A Petersen Park Ballfields
Equipment has been removed from these parks:
Knox Park [wood climbing units only]
West Beach
McHenry Shores Park
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Staff is recommending the equipment be replaced at the following parks
as soon as financially feasible:
Veterans Memorial Park
Petersen Park's Mark IV unit
Fox Ridge Park
East Beach Park
M<<libu Tot Lot
Ki�vanis Tot Lot
Further ciiscussion followed. It was the consensus of the committee the
playground equipment at these six parks is completely replaced within
the next two years. The remaining parks should be checked routinely for
safety violations.
PROJECT REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS 2000-2001
Director Merkel stated the parks department was seeking committee
input on proposed capital projects.
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Director Merkel noted, as previously reported, staff anticipates skatepark
construction by fall or early winter. Petersen Park's band shell needs to
have an entirely new electrical design developed and installed. The
McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce organization will be contacted to
ascertain their special needs as well as to solicit a possible monetary
donation.
Some discussion followed regarding the development of Fox Ridge Park
along Boone Creek and Dartmoor Drive. In response to Alderman Glab's
concerns, staff noted the existing area residential homes would not be
negatively impacted by this construction. He also suggested some type of
tot lot be developed at this park site. Staff also noted the Fox Ridge
parking lot might temporarily be a gravel surface. Some discussion
followed. It was noted the Fox Ridge Park improvements project should
be bid in August with construction of soccer and ballfields in September.
It was noted the member initiative monies received for this project must
be spent within this fiscal year.
Some discussion followed regarding the Open Space Land Acquisition
Development [OSLAD] grant submission. Staff noted the City of McHenry
had been unsuccessful in obtaining grant funds for the Petersen Historic
`-- Farm Land Acquisition. A grant application has been submitted for the
third and last time. Staff also has submitted an Open
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Land Tru st grant application for this project. Alderman Murgatroyd
noted the City of McHenry was in the firral year of�ts Petersefl Farm land
purchase contract �vith Cnriands. If both grant appiications �re
unsuccessful, the City of McHenry will need to �nd the means to pay for
the balance of the Petersen Farm land purchase.
Further discussion occurred regarding the development of the Petersen
Park/McCullom Lake�vaterfrant area. The committee did no�e the
c�mpleticm af the glan design by Marquette Universit� students under
the supe�vision a�d guidance of local firm, Smith �ngineering. In
response to staff s reeorrimendation the eommittee suggested an QSLAD
grant application be submitt�d for the development and instaiiatian of a
boat access. Director Merkel no�ed grant financing was at an 80 f 20
split percentage.
A lengthy discussion followed regarding the current 7.5 horsepower
limitation on McCullom Lake. Ehairperson Alderman Baird direeted
Chief of Police Kostecki, City Administrator Lobaito and Parks Director
Merkel develop alternative solutions for committee consideration.
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ANY AND ALL BUSINESS
Alderman Bolger requested staff place a bench or two at the Green
Street/Route 120 park. Director Merkel agreed to place a temporary
bench at this park noting heavy-duty, durable matching decor benches
were on order. These benches will be similar to those ordered for
Neumann Park. In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry staff noted the
Green Street property owners and merchants were being kept apprised of
the Neumann Park developmental time frame.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd to adjourn the meeting at 9:10
p.m. `
Voting Aye: Baird, Glab, Murgatroyd
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
The meeting was ad' d at 9:10 p.m.
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MCHENRY ZONE SKATE PARK
FUNDRAISING AS OF 6/20/00
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*Cash Donations/Contributions
Jack Franks $100,000
McHenry Kiwanis Club $ 30,000
McHenry Rotary Club $ 10,000
McHenry Lion's Club $ 3,000
Auction—May 20, 2000 $ 15,000
Misc. Cash Donations 5 000
$163,000
Donations of Materials/Confirmed
Rough Grading of Site
Drainage & Plumbing Supplies
Labor for Installation of Asphalt Path
Donations/Pendin�
� Gravel & Concrete
Steel Rebar & Wire Mesh
Lumber
*Does not include current raf�le for Car/Grill/Bike or Fall Raf�le of Harley-
Davidson Motorcycle.
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NIEMORANDUM
To: Parks &Recreation Committee
From: Cindy Jerden,Recreation Supervisor
Re: Dance Pragram Space
Date: May 22,2Q00
The McHenry Pazks&Recreation Department affers a Fall to Spring Dance Program which has
been in existence since 1981. For several af those years,the program has been held on the stage
� at Parkland School. With the renovations to the schc�ol,this space is no longer available to use.
After speaking with school administrative staff,they currently have no other location suitable for
the dance program.
I propose that the Dance Program be�oved to the Municipal Center s#arage azea on the second
� floor. Mirrors and dance bars currently located at Parkland School would need to be relocated to
t�ie Municipal Center. The back storage area would need 'unprovements which would include
building a sturdy wall on which the mirrors would be mounted,building an access door to the .
remainder of the storage area,and tiling of the flaor. These improvements would need to be
completed by eazly September when the next dance season would start.
Currently,the mirrors expand approximately 29 feet aeross and 6 '/2 feet tall. The wall of minors
is composed of several mirror panels. Two bailet bars are installed across the mirrors
approximately 4 and 4 'fz feet from the floor. If relocated to the Muncipal Center,the dimensions
of the rQorn would be approximately 29 feet wide and 22 feet deep. The mirrors and bars wauld
need to be shortened by only a few inches.
If the dance program were moved to the Municipal Center, dance classes would be held on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Classes would begin around 5:00 pm
and would end approximately 8:00 pm. Ballet,tap and jazz classes for children ages 3 and over
would be offered. Attaehed is a likely schedule for the next season of the dance program.
Cc: John Lobaito, City Administrator
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Administration Building and Zoning Recrtadan (Non-Emergency)
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Monday 5:00 pm—5:45 pm Creative Rhythinic Mavement
5:45 pm—6:30 pm Ballet I
6:30 pm—7:15 pm Ballet II
7:I5 pm—8:00 pm Ballet III
Tuesday 5:00 pm—5:45 pm Ballet/Tap I
5:45 pm—6:30 pm Pre-Ba11et
6:30 pm—7:15 pm Jazz I
7:15 pm—8:00 pm Jazz II
Wednesday 5:00 pm—5:45 pm BalletlTap I
5:45 pm—6:30 pm Beginner Jazz
6:30 pm—7;�15 pm Ballet/Tap IT
`,, 7:1 S pm—8:00 pm ' Ballet/Tap III
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Thursday 5:00 pm—5:45 pm Ba11etlTap II
5:45 pm—6:30 pm Jazz III
6:30 pm—7:15 pm Advanced Jazz
7:15 pm—8:00 pm Advanced Jazz
Number of Students: 1999-2000 132
Antieipated: 2000-2001 130- 1 SO
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' PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT
CITY QF MCHENRY
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS 8t RECREATION
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DESCRIPTION OF PLAYGROIlND RENOVATION WORK
Plav�rounds that shouid be replaced as soon as scheduled
Border
Equipment or Curbing Fibar
Site Replacement Installation Installation
East Beach Park X X X
Fox Ridge Park X X
Kiwanis Tot Lot X X
Malibu Tot Lot X X
Petersen Park X X X
Veteran's Memorial Park X � X
Plav�round Sites that should be replaced in the next 4-6 years
� Center Street Park � � . X X
Greekside Park X X
Lakeland Park X X
NOTES
Sites that have the concrete curbing or border in place will require the
removal of equipment and sand base by a contractor prior to the installation
of the new playground equipment.
The fibar wood mu(ch material would be installed to meet accessibility
guidelines in all of our new or refurbished playgrounds.
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` PRELINIINARY PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT
�, The following is my recommendation for playgrourtd equipment replacement. I have completed safety
awdits on all playground equipmer►t with the exc�ption of Fort McHenry,with the resutts of these audits I
have prio�itized the ocder of replacement.
The following equipment should be repiaced as soon as possible. This equipment was manufactured
before current safety standards were adopted,for this reason and others this equipment should be
replaced in the following order.
1)Veterans Memoriai Park
A)This playground is very high use.
B) Removai of all equipment and replace with new.
2) Petersen Park
A) Mark IV unit by South paricing lot
3) Fox Ridge Park
A) Mark IV unit only
4) East Beach Park
A) Remove and replace all equipment with new.
B) Move to open area on east side of park.
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A) Remove and replace all equipment with n�v.
6) Kiwanis Tot Lot
A) Remove and replace ail equipment with new.
All of this equipment was instailed in the mid 1980's or before. I feel we should be very aggressive in
repiacing this equipment.We try to replace within the next 3 years.
The follawing equipment was installed in 1991, This equipment has some minor standards violations, we
are able to modify some of these but not all. I recommend we replace these units within the ne�ct 46
years. These units are ail equipped with wood uprights and posts, these pieces are getting rough and
starting to splinter this problem wiil continue to deteriorate.
1) Lakeland Park
2) Creekside Park
3) Center Street Park
The following equipment has been instatted within the last 5-8 years, at this time this equipment is still in
very good condition.
1)Jaycees Park
2) North Oak Park
� 3) Pebble Creek Park
4)Althoff Park
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5) Petersen Pa�ic Shelt�"A"
� 6) Petersen Park Ballfieids
The following equipment has been removed at this time.
1) Knox park w�ood climbing units.(repiace fall of 2000)
2)West Beach park-ail equipment.(no plans to replace at this time)
3) McHenry Shores Beach park-pending •
Fort McHenry Playground as of this time has not been audited I hope to do this fail of 2000.
At this time I would hope that w�e w�ould hold off on approving any new equipment for{rark sites that do
nat currently have equipmerrt in them. I w�auld hope we w�ould show the public w�e are dedicated to the
safety of the children who use our parks and replace the equipment in the recommendations above in the
first section before developing ar�y new sites. I am aiso at this time in the process of develaping a
Playground Safety Program, 1 am working with Pete and Tom on the details of this program.When I
complete this, I will present it to you with the hope that we will get backing and approval of this very
important program.
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� MEMORANDUM
To: - )ohn Lobatto, City Admtnistrator
From: Pete Merkel, Director of Parks 8t Recreation
Re: Playground (nspection Program
Date: 5/17/99 �
In response to your memorandum of March 4, 1999, 1 have attached several documents regarding our
playground inspection procedures.
The regular inspection of piaygrounds began in the early 1990's. This was done by staff on a monthly basis.
The form developed for these lnspections is attached "A". The Park Ranger program was taken over by the
Parks and Recreatian Department in 1996. The Park Rangers began to do inspections as part of their duties.
The contract mawing of the smaller parks resu(ted in our park maintenance staff not visiting the parks on a
� regular basis. ,, , . � �
I�' 1998, Bob Combs compteted the Nationa( Playground Safery Inspector course (Attachment "B"). This
program has been developed by the National Playground Safety Instftute. This program was developed in
response to the new guideiines estabiished by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Beginning this summer Bob Combs wi![ be responsible for regular playground safety inspections. A new
playground inspection form has been developed (Attachment "C"). We have also developed a playground
equipment complaint form to track any calls made by the public or received by the Park Rangers
(Attachment "D").
The inspection program will also include an annual playground audit. This is a comprehensive inspection of
each playground in our park rystem. A copy of this audit document is attached ("E").
SLIMMARY
The playground inspection program wil( identify units that wii( need to be renova[ed or replaced to meet the
new standards for safety and accessibiltry. We have ptanned to complete the audiu of all playground sices
and present a report to the Parlu and Recreation Committee in the fall of 1999.
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cc: Bill Oeffling -Park Maintenance Superintendent
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Clerk's�ffice and Public Works, Puks and Police
Administration Building and Zoning Recreation (Non-Emergency)
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PARK: . . . .. . .. . .. . � . . .. . ' DATE INSPECTED: . .
"I certify that the follawing items were inspected and found to be in the
conditions as listed below at the park being inspected,"
ISATISFACTORY, IF N0, WHAT pATE COh1PLETED
ITEM ' � ' YES � NO � � HAS TO �BE DONE & BY WHOhi '
1 . Climbing Unit . :.. . . . . . . . . . . .. _ . _
2. Fi re Truck . ,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I . . .. ....
3. 4-Way Animal Rocker t . .. . . . . .. . . . �. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ..
4. Geodesic C1 imber. .. .� . . . .. .. . _ _ . . . .1 . . .. _ . . . .. . . . . .. �. . . . .. ..... ..
5. �Obstacl e Course � " � � ' � "' � � ' � � � ���
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6. Park �Benches . . ... � . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . .. . .. . ... . � . . .. . _ ......_
7. �Sand Area � � � � �} � � �
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10'. �Spring Animals_ _ .. .. ._ . _ . . .. . . . . . ... .I. .... . . . . . . . . . . � . . .. _ . - - - -
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12. Swings � � � � � �
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• Design a playground that protects children from
injury. • Administrators
• Identify safety haz�rds on the playground and the • Supervisors
steps neecled for correction. • Public Works Departments
• Review risk management techniques and liability • $uilding and Grouncls
problems,and the implementation of risk manage- Maintenance Staff �
ment programs. • Engineers
• Learn how to conduct an audit of your play- • Architects
grounds. • Playground Equipment
� • Become familiar with the US Consume;Products Representatives
Safety Commission Guidelines and the AST1V1 • Operators and Caretakers of
StandArcl for Public Use Playground. Playgrounds in Parks,Schools,
• Identify the differences in ec�uipment and their Summer Camps,Day Camps,
impact on playground safety. Hotels/IZesorts,Day Care Centers
• Learn about safety in accessibility and the recom- • Agencies such as YMCA/
menciations of the ASTM standard. YWCA,Head Start,Boys&
• Become aware of the characteristics of the various Girls Clubs,Police Athletic
surfaces used on playgrouncls. Leagues
According to tl�e Consumer Products Safety children's rights to Flay.iVPSI promotes nationally the
Conul�ission,2UO,OOU children evere treated for importance of piay in a child's c.�e�•elopment.
playground accidents in 199�.Of these,70 percent
or 1�0,000 oaurred at public p�irks and school yards. How • 1VPSI pro�•ides the most current comprehensive traininn
does your equipment measure up?Hoiv many prevent- grogram on public playground satety,including the
able injuries occurred in your parks? de�•elopment and distributi��n of playground training and
satett•products.
Sp�msored by� Illii7ois Park and P.ecreation Associatiun,
1PP.t1 P<�rks and l�'atural Resources Secti�n,and NRPA • NPSI pro�•ides input to help de��elop a responsible
l�atiun�(Playgro�md Safety Institute,this course is the public policy��•hich guarintees the safetv of our children.
most comprehensi��e training pmgram offereci on play- At the sime time,I�rPSI ad�•ocates sound fiscal responsibil-
�round h�lzard identification and risk management it��to gro��ide resources for the ongoing maintenance and
mcthud;.Ad��anced readin;and ten hours of trainin�«•ill support of the polic��.
prep�re t•ou to take the Certified Playgro�uld Safety
Insptctur Exam ti�•hich is sche�iuled at the culmination of Resource�rurterinls dez�eloped especinll�for tl�is cot�rse nrc
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City of McHenry
Department of Parks and Recreation
� Pro,�ect Timeline Plan
Fiscal Year 2000/01
May, 2000
PURCHASES
Item Budget Cost Purchase Bv
4 WD Pickup w/plow $30,000 September 1,2000
Ball field/Soccer Liner $3,700 July 15,2000
15 Picnlc Ta61es(Veteran's Memorlal Park) $6,000 June 15,2000
Park Identiflcation Signs $7,000 June 15,2000
Pool Deck Equipment/Funbrella 54,000 June 1,2000
Roll Down Window Grate/Althoff Park $2,800 August 1,2000
Tables-Plastic for Special Events 52,000 June 1,2000
Preschool Equipment $1,500 August 15,2000
Computer&Office Technology Upgrades $3,000 July 15,2000 .
*Phone System Replacement 7 500 City Bid
567,500
'QROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
�.�rk Improvement Bud et BiJQuote Date Project Start
Jaycee Park Walkway/Bike Path $12,000 August 1,2000 September 15,2000
Althoff Park-Drainage Improvements $10,000 August 1,2000 September 1,2000
Knox Park Soccer Field Renovatfon S12,000 July 1,2000 September 1,2000
*Veteran's Memorial Park Electric Renovation $15,000 August 15,2000 October 1,2000
Knox Park Pool Surface Refinishing 63 000 August 15,2000 September 15,2000
$112,000
Capital Development Bud et Bid/Quote Date Project Start
*Knox Park Playground $84,000 September i,2000 October 15,2000
*Freund Field Playground $60,000 September 1,2000 October 15,2000
*Neumann Park Development $50,000 completed August 1,2000
Fox Ridge Park Parking/Ball fields 5225,000 August 1,2000 September 15,2000
*Knox Park Skate Park 225 000 July 15,2000 September,2000
$644,000
Grant Application Project Start
Petersen Historic Farm Acquisition OSLAD July 1,2000
tersen Park Watertront BoatAccess Grant September 1,2000
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*Bid specifications and documents prepared by architect or engineer assigned to project.
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