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~ Padai & R.ecrestion Committee Meeting Mbmtes 08-07-02 IlL PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. ~ APPEARANCES Mr. Tom Wilharber and Mr~ John Thill made appearances on behalf of the Centerville Lions and the proposed concession stand/shelter. Mr. Wllharber said this building would be a meeting room, concession stand and picnic area used for all Centerville residents, perhaps rented to families for different occasions. He also suggested Public Works could use part of this building for storage. Mr. WIlharber felt the Lions were misrepresented as needing a meeting place belonging to the Lions. The Centerville Lions have a meeting place at Chauncey Barrett Gardens. The Lions are attempting to donate a building to the City of Centerville. Mr. Wtlharber was concerned that the council voted against a new concession building without any input from the Parks and Recreation Committee, the Centerville Lions or any of the residents. Council Member Broussard-Vickers reminded those present that the council passed a motion that they will not approve a brand new building in Laurie LaMotte Park. Chairperson De Vme said the Lions would be in favor of putting together a plan to renovate the current warming house. Mr. Thill added that the Lions do want to be represented in this decision and planning process. Council Member Broussard-Vickers said some of the council would like to see the money spent and off the city books and should another organization request the money, . there is no guarantee it will be there for a Parks & RecreationlLions project. Mr. Thill said he would start the Centerville Lions working on plans to present to Parks & Recreation, but it will take some time. Committee Member Peterson supplied information from Mr. Tom Peterson, City Engineer, that to run sewer and water to a new concession building it would cost $30,000 as it would require a lift station. Committee Member Peil felt sewer/water in a new building was not necessary as the existing warming house has water and sewer. But, there would not even be a sink available to run concessions. And a meeting facility without restrooms would be unacceptable. Chairperson De Vme said the costs could be kept down since the Lions had volunteered to donate all labor. Mr. Wtlharber said he thought the original estimate was about $50,000 with a wood structure. Committee Member LeBlanc suggested putting all projects on the table and then discuss options. Mr. Wilharber said he hoped the Lion's can work together with Parks & Recreation, if not on this project on others. Committee Member Walter asked Mr. Wtlharber if the Lions have a huge opposition to renovating the current warming house, and Mr. W1lharber replied he didn't think so, but the future.is in the ball diamonds. 2of2