02-27-1979 Park Board Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

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A special meeting of the Park Committee and Planning and Zoning Board park committee was held Tuesday, February 27, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. Members attending: Charles Cheese- orough, Tom Shaughnessy, Ken Johnson, Vi Schwankl , Jerome Heath. Mr. Zelinka also attend The Committee determined that the City presently owns more than 100 park acres which contain two little leagae fields, five soft ball fields, one hockey rink, two pleasure skating rinks and area designed for soccor and football . The property on 20th Avenue owned by Mr. Herbst was discussed with Mr. Zelinka noting that he and Mr. Shaughnessy is to get together with Mr. Herbst to discuss possible terms for the City to acquire this property as well . Mr. Shaughnessy had talked to Mr. bill Houle owns a large amount of property in the Northeast section of the City about possible park sites. Mr. Houle indicated he might sell land to the City at the time his land is developed at the same price the contractor will pay. The committee noted areas that will need special attention for parks in the near future. At 8:30 P.M. the Clerk had to leave and Mrs. Schwankl noted these final notes: The Park Board at this point is only asking for the P & Z W p and meanwhile they are going to come with a plan within six weeks. They will get advice from the Council , legal counsel and possibly start talking to some land owners in the Southern part of the City and Northeastern part of the City and also in the MMTC area. The Park Board will keep the P & Z fully informed and anytime something comes that may help the Park Board, the P & Z will let them know. n