HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/26/1994 - Parks and Recreation Committee PARKS AND RECREATION
CONIl�IITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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� The Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting was called to order by
Chairman Bates at 7:37 P.M.
Present: Alderraen Bates, Lawson, Bolger, Director Merkel, Asst.
Parks Superintendent Schmidt.
ITEMS OF CONSIDERATION (continued from 10-17-94 meeting)
4] Merkel discussed the proposals submitted for ADA compliance of
McHenry park facilities. Bolger suggested recommending the firm of
Cone-Kalb-Wonderlick to the full council for the architectural
specification work for ADA compliance at the City of McHenry parks
not to exceed $3,440. He received full committee approval.
5] DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A) Brookside Park: Merkel contacted David Selman of the Illinois
Department of Conservation, over the failed grant application. It
was suggested that next year the committee seek professional
assistance in writing the grant application. Merkel stated his goal
of receiving council approval for resubmitting an application for a
tree grant of matching funds. Bolger concurred.
B) Winter/Spring Brochure: The brochure is ready to go to the
printer. Any concerns or changes need to be given to Lorene.
Merkel praised Lorene Marcinek for another well written and compiled
brochure.
� Registration for the Winter/Spring session is scheduled for early
January.
C) Picnic Policy Revisions: Merkel has changed the picnic request
form to alleviate some problems encountered this year in Park rental.
Picnic application forms were reviewed and changes approved by
cotamittee. Committee will recommend approval to the full Council at
the November 2nd mee
ing. Alderman Lawson asked about permission of alcohol at the city
parks. Rules and regulations state beer and wine are only permitted
through application for and receipt of a special permit.
D) Tree donations: A new list was passed out to committtee members
with the names and addresses of citizens interested in donating
trees to the City. Some donations were declined due to problems in
uprooting and transporting the trees.
NEW BUSINESS
Bates submitted a list of proposed steering committee members for a
future recreation center to be approved by the committee.
Discussion about choices ensued. Determination was made to appoint
the following persons to serve on the committee:
Carolyn Lawson, Tim 0'Toole, Liz Nolan, Bill Busse,
Mia Szamlewski, Mike Shanahan, Ray Smith
ALTERNATIVES: Scott Nolan, Patti Roth, Charles Adams
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Meeting was recessed at 8:00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at
8:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers.