HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-27-1979 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD
February, 1979
Minutes but no agenda or packet
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.
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