HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-09-05 Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
� September 5, 2001
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Parks and Recreation Committee
of the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on
September 5, 2001, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. Ms. DeVine called the
meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
Present: Brian Walter
Tedd Peterson
Wayne LeBlanc
Tom Lee
Karla DeVine
Linda Broussard Vickers
Kathy Peil
Chairman Doug Porter arrived shortly after roll call.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES
Motion by Mr. Walter, seconded by Mr. Peterson, to approve with
changes, the August 1, 2001 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
Minutes. All in Favor: Porter, Walter, Peterson, Lee, DeVine,
LeBlanc Abstained: Peil
TRAIL MAP BROCHURES
Upon viewing the full color trail map mock-ups, some modifications were
suggested such as adjusting the format to display city parks more
prominently and display ALL of Centerville on the map. Discussion ensued.
SATELLITE ENCLOSURES
As the quality of prefabricated fencing was questionable,
Mr. Walter will further investigate the cost of fencing materials to build the
enclosures from scratch. Tabled until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
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, PART TIME STAFF
� Mr. Palzer updated the committee regarding our request for part time staff to
act as parks and recreation program coordinator.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS
A request to allow emergency vehicles to drive on park trails was discussed.
Chairman Porter will investigate.
SHEAHY LAND
Mr. Palzer updated the committee regarding the Sheahy land. Ms. Vickers
stated this topic would be on the council agenda.
TRAIL OVERLAYMENT
Ms. Vickers updated the committee regarding the completion of the trail
overlay per the developers agreement.
WHEELS PARK PAY PHONE
As the city council voted against installing a pay phone at the Wheels Park
per Police Chief Heckman's recommendation as stated in his letter dated
August 24, 2001. While the committee concurred Chief Heckman made
valid points, the committee as a whole felt the phone should still be installed
for public safety reasons.
Motion b Mr. Peterson, seconded b Mr. Lee, to recommend council I
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revisit the request to install a pay phone as previously requested.
All in Favor: Motion carried Unanimously.
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Vickers updated the committee on the Pheasant March trail. Discussion
ensued.
NEW BUSINESS
WHEEL PARK ISSUES
As there have been significant complaints regarding the conduct of some
individuals using the Wheel Park, the committee discussed possible actions
to correct these issues. Possible measures include setting park hours, hiring
an attendant, removing some or all of the equipment, remove the player's
boxes, charging for admittance, etc. Public works instructed to remove one
� apparatus. Discussion ensued. �
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CENTENNIAL HOCKEY CLUB
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� The Centennial Hockey Club requested the use of the hockey rink for
� practice. While they were given ice time last year, there were some issues
to resolve before granting this request. Chairman Porter to contact C.H.C. to
discuss.
BUDGET 2000
Chairman Porter updated the committee on the current budget overage.
Wheel Park
Discussions to improve safety at the Wheel Park. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Chairman Porter, seconded by Ms. DeVine, to adjourn.
All in Favor: Motion carried Unanimously. '
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Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. �,
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