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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1/24/1996 - Parks and Recreation Committee � Cit of McHenr y y 9 �i,�', � 333 South Green Street � � ^'''�'��� McHenry, Illinois 60050-5642 __ ._ - �-� 1 �-- �.� � 9 `I^4�"� .. . .. �� �� �-3W"- PARK COMMITTEE MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1996 ROOM 234 - 7•30 PM Members Present: Alderman Bolger, Alderman Lawson, Alderman Bates, Park Director Merkel, Departmental Secretary Kathy Quick, Lorene Marcinek, Recr�ation Supervisor Others Present: Bill Buhrman, Vicki Sheppard, Chris Sheppard The meeting began at 7:40 pm. The committee agreed since Alderman Bates was running late that Bill Buhrmann and vicki Sheppard speak before the group rather than wait until the end of the meeting. � Bill Buhrmann and Vicki Sheppard informed the Park Committee that there is a serious problem with snowmobilers on McCullom Lake. Bill noted that there are no signs posted in the parks stating that snowmobiling is not allowed. Bill also suggesting the we should put up temporary orange fencing in the parks to at least deter them from the accessing area. Vicki stated that a few weeks ago that she and a group of people were on the lake ice skating. Snowmobilers were out on the lake drinking and throwing empty beer bottles onto the ice. She stated that a few times the sleds came very close to the group of children skating on the lake. She also noted that the snowmobilers are out on the lake as late as 2:00 am in the morning. Many of the snowmobilers are brought to the lake on trailers and park at East and West beaches to access the lake area. Alderman Bolger suggested that Director Merkel contact Chief Joyce and Mayor Cuda to discuss this problem. He also suggested contacting the newspapers and putting in some type of article regarding the snowmobiling problem on the lake. He also stated that we should maybe contact the state legislature. � Clerk's Office and Administration Public Works, Parks and Police (815) 363-2100 Building and Zoning Recreation (Non-Emergency) FAX: (815)363-2119 (81 S) 363-2170 (815) 363-2160 (81 S) 363-2200 'I. Park Plans & Caqital De�plolZmen* Proje��� �996 Director Merkel discussed Park Plans and Capital Development Projects for `- 1996. The Brookside Park development was put in the budget for 1996. Director Merkel expects to be hearing from the state regarding the grant for Brookside Park sometime this week. Three thousand dollars for park planning was put in the budget for the following parks: North Oak Park, Pebble Creek Park, Petersen Park and Neuman Park. A brief discussion was held regarding improvements that could be made at Petersen Park such as a sand volleyball court and a basketball court. Also discussed were the ice skating improvements at Freund Field. Director Merkel informed the committee that no improvements have been made. There was some discussion on future pool improvements and the status of the Recreation Center development. 2. DISCIlS�ION ON ATHLETIC LEA .��� iu��riNr. Director Merkel informed the committee that the Athletic League Meeting will be held on February 5, 1996. The committee discussed starting date and availability of fields. The two girls softball fields at West Campus will also be available this year. The Knox Park Soccer renovations were not � completed last fall and will be completed this spring. The alternate site for games at Knox Park wil be moved to Whispering oaks Park. Director Merkel explained that there would be some new equipment purchases in the budget for this year. The Girls Pigtail League requested a new base anchoring system. Eventually these systems will be replaced at all the parks but will be phased in over several years. 3. GROUP ACTIVITIES INF�RMOTIAN Director Merkel reported to the committee that the Park Department would like to put together a three-fold brochure type program stating what activities are available to the community. Some new activities would be hayrides from the Mass barn, canoe rentals to groups such as the scouts, and campouts at Petersen Park. Director Merkel would like to have these brochures printed and have them available to area organizations. � 4• �lEl�( PROGRAMS - 1996 Director Merkel presented an outline of a Tree Program Brochure. This �-- brochure will let residents know what type of trees you are allowed to plant in the parkway, tree transplanting and Arbor Day information. This brochure would be available to residents who inquire about the cities tree care program. This brochure would be printed and distributed to the entire community in a future edition of the City Newsletter. 5. PARKS & RECREATIeN eiQF�TnQc oe ORT A) Brookside Park Grant A��lication U da P Director Merkel expects to be hearing from the state within the next two weeks regarding the Brookside Grant application. B) Year 2000 Regional Trails Program Mee ina Director Merkel will be attending a meeting on January 30th from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Conservation District. He explained to the committee that elected officials are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. C. Ft. MCHenI'v W2Shrnnm VOI �ntPPrS MPPtinn Director Merkel has spoken with several of the Ft. McHenry �. volunteers regarding the progress on the washrooms. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 19, �996. D. 1996 Fireworks Proaram Director Merkel explained that the bids for the �996 Fireworks have been mailed out and the Jaycees will be making the final decision as they are paying for this event. Jaycees will make a presentation to the City Council on their proposed list of activities for the Saturday, July 6th event. `.. 6. AdYAND ALL BUSINES THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFOR THE COMMITTEE � Alderman Bates presented the committee with a memo from Fred Batt regarding the use of a Park Ranger in 1995 and the possible continuation of this position in 1996. A brief discussion was held on this position. No recommendation was made. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm. � �..