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MAINTENANCE CENTER
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Call to Order
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. October 9, 2000 Minutes
b. April 9, 2001 Minutes
Staff Reports
a. Band Shelter Update
b. Playground Equipment Update
c. Ryan Park Concession Update
d. Trails and Basketball Courts Update
e. Dance Studio/Summer Programs Update
f. Lakefront Park Grand Opening
g. Kop Farm Update
4. Old Business
5 New Business
6. Future Meeting Dates - July 9, 2001
7. Adjournment
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PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
FOR
APRIL 9, 2001
Ron Ceminsky called the Parks Advisory Committee meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., on Monday,
April 9, 2001. Members present were Ron Ceminsky, Thea Fluhrer, Pat Heaney, Tom Schutz
and Cathy Smith. Chad Storley was absent. Also in attendance were Public Works Director
Bud Osmundson, Parks Supervisor Al Friedges, Recreation Supervisor Chris Esser, Assistant
City Manager Susan Walsh and City Council PAC Liaison Joe Zieska.
October 9, 2000 Park Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: Members received a copy of a
letter drafted by Pat Heaney who in his letter provided clarification to the October 9, 2000
meeting minutes. Members agreed to review his letter and will determine at the next meeting if
his letter should be included as part of the October 9, 2000 minutes. Therefore, these minutes
were deferred to the May meeting.
February 12, 2001 Park Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: MOTION BY SCHUTZ,
SECONDED BY FLUHRER TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 12, 2001 MINUTES. Motion
carried unanimously.
Playground Equipment: Parks Supervisor Al Friedges advised the committee members that
the plans and specs for playground equipment will be on the April 16, 2001 City Council
agenda. If approved by the City Council, the new equipment would be installed in Glynwater
Park, Island View Park, Wilds Park and Thomas Ryan Memorial Park. Friedges advised the
specifications will meet the most current ADA standards and CPSC guidelines. The plans and
specifications were drafted in a manner to meet the City Council's direction that the
specifications not include a stated dollar amount and that the contract award will go to the
lowest bidder who provides 15 specified play events. The committee members noted their
appreciation of Friedges' hard work to meet the Council's requirements and questioned whether
the amount of staff time versus possible savings for doing the specifications in this manner will
result in an overall cost savings to the City.
Picnic Shelters: Friedges provided an update on the installation of seven new shelters this
summer in various parks throughout the City.
Optimist Club Meeting Update: Committee member Ron Ceminsky and Recreation
Supervisor Chris Esser reported on their attendance at a recent Optimist Club meeting. They
reported that the Optimist Club members requested that their $25,000 donation go towards a
skate park in Lakefront Park. They also indicated the club may be able to donate additional
funds for this project. Esser indicated a new park would cost approximately $50,000--$25,000
for site layout and $25,000 for the equipment.
Discussion ensued on possible sites for the skate park such as the archery range at Ponds
Park and at the top of the hill by the tennis courts. Committee members agreed the skate park
should not be located in the ice rinks by the pavilion at Lakefront Park. Staff will look at various
sites that are suitable for a skate park and report back to the committee members.
Thomas Ryan Memorial Park Update: Committee members were informed that City Manager
Boyles will be attending the Spring Lake Township Board meeting this week to discuss
annexation of the parkland to the City. If the Township Board approves the annexation, sewer
and water can be provided to the park. Once the utilities are in place, construction of the
concession stand can begin. Friedges advised that the contractor and subcontractors are
honoring their original bids even though the project has been delayed. Friedges further advised
the fields are looking good and will be ready for next year.
Lakefront Park/Kop Farm: Preservation of the Kop family homestead was discussed. Staff
indicated that specific funding has not been designated for maintaining the house or for future
development of the farm into a city park. Staff advised that it is difficult to budget for repairs or
preservation of the farm until it is determined what needs to be done. It was suggested that a
consultant whose specialty is historical buildings be hired to assist city staff in this matter. Staff
reported that Cindy Mark approached the City to see if the Haddock house could be moved to
the Kop farm location.
Band Shelter Update: Construction of the band shelter has been delayed because of weather
and that the contractor, Cannon Equipment, had wanted to do the band shelter and Ryan
Memorial Park concession stand at the same time. Friedges advised that the band shelter will
be completed in time for spring and summer usage. Parks maintenance staff will construct the
storage shed once the band shelter is completed.
Capital Improvement Budget: Public Works Director Bud Osmundson reviewed the 5-year
CIP budget with the committee members. This budget will be discussed with the City Council at
a workshop meeting on May 7, 2001. Following discussion of the budget, there was a
consensus of the members that the funds for park development were appropriate.
Old Business: Members of the committee asked if any plans have been made for a grand
opening ceremony for Lakefront Park. Staff advised no date has been set and will provide
information at the next meeting.
A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Meeting was adjourned.
Susan Walsh, Assistant City Manager