HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 3/22/2000 - Parks and Recreation Committee PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
� MINUTES
March 22, 2000
Members Present: Chairperson Alderman Baird, Alderman Murgatroyd
Alderman Glab arrived at 6:40 p.m.
Others Present: City Clerk Altho�', Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel
Volunteer Project Zone representatives Carol Chrisman,
Marty Kampmeier, and Bud Smith
Chairman Baird called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He noted the purpose
of the committee meeting was to evaluate the two architectural firms who
interviewed for the design and development of the proposed skate park facility
on February 28�►. Mr. Smith sta.ting he was the desig�ated spokesperson for
the Skate Park volunteer group opined the comrnittee preferred the firm of
Thompson, Dyke and Associates from Northbrook, Illinois. He noted the firrns'
preference for a concrete structure as well as their expertise and familiarity with
skate park design and construction made them the natural choice. Mr. Smith
also ciarified the volunteer group's desire to pursue the inclusion of a BMX non-
motozized bike track as part of the skate park facility. Thompson, Dyke and
Associates representative, Todd Reese, had stated, during the February 28�
interview, his firm neither design or oonstruct BMX tracks.
� Committee Chairperson Alderman Baird e�ressed some concern with
concrete's tendency to crack and chip. He requested staff address these
concerns with Thompson, Dyke and Associates prior to construction. In
response to committee inquuy, Staff noted conversations with mana�ement
and on-site visits of skate park facilities have resulted in favorable comments
regardin� the maintenance of concrete skate facilities. Coping or metal edge
installation of skate park components will be included in the proposed design.
Repair, patching and design alteration can be accommodated with little cost
and or difficulty. The comrnittee directed Staff to obtain maintenance
information from other concrete skate park facilities with similar weather
conditions for future review.
The volunteer committee request� every attempt be made to complete the
skate park facility prior to Winter, 2000. Alderman Baird stressed the
importance of completing the project in a timely fashion, however cautioned
project integrity would not be sa.crificed in an attempt to meet an arbitrary
deadline.
Skate Park volunteer, Ms. Chrisman, also informed the committee
Representative Franks has offered to seek member initiative monies for the
project. A fund raising event was also been planned for Saturday, May 20+�.
Cammittee Chairperson Baird informed the volunteer committee he would
present the committee's recommendation regarding Thompson, Dyke and
�.,,. Associates at this evening's regularly scheduled. council meetin�. Some
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discussion followed. Chairperson Alderman Baird requested staff provide
clarification regarding the city's stated financial obligation for skate park design
and project management.
Some discussion follow+ed. It was the consensus of the committee and volunteer
representatives to proceed with development of the BMX bike track even though
this aspect of the skate park facility will not be the responsibility of Thompson,
Dyke and Associates. Chairperson Alderman Baird directed staff to manage the
coordination of both these projects.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab to recommend to full council the
selection of axchitectural firm, Thompson, Dyke and Associates to design and
manage the construction of a skate park and to authorize staff to begin contract
negotiations.
Voting Aye: Baird, Glab, Murgatroyd,
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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At Alderman Glab's request, some discussion followed regarding residency
requirements for ball teams sponsored by area businesses. Currently the City
requires an 80% residency participation rate. Parks and Recreation
Chairperson BaiYd directed staff to investigate and present to the �mmittee
current ball league rosters for review and consideration.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd to adjourn at 7:24 p.m.
Voting Aye: Ba.ird, Glab, Murgatroyd
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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William Baird, Chairperson �
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