HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda November 17, 2005
Park and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda
November 17, 2005
6:30 P.M.
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of minutes from the October 27, 2005 meeting
3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners on
issues of concern.
4. YMCA Advisory Committee Update
5. Unfinished Business:
a) Groveland Park Building Replacement –
Are there any additional points the Commissioners want to make before this is brought back to the
City Council to re-bid this project in an effort to obtain more favorable bids.
Current Points:
Changing the specifications to give the contractor the entire 2006 construction season to
complete the project would do this.
There would also be an advertisement campaign to reach the smaller contractors who
typically do not bid on public contracts.
b) Random Park Building / Golf Course Building –
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On November 10 a neighborhood Meeting was held.
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Also, on November 14, the City Council approve moving ahead with this project by approving a
letter proposal submitted by BRAA to assist the City. The rough estimated total cost is $250,000.
BRAA is working on a letter summary, which will include the scope of the project along with the
breakdown of the cost estimate. With a total estimated cost of $250,000, does the Commission still
want to recommend proceeding with the project?
c) Oakwood Park Renovation Project – Currently On Hold
Then next steps are as follows:
1.) Develop a layout for the plan.
2.) Develop a cost estimate for the individual items in the plan.
3.) Conduct an open house for the neighborhood to get their input.
4.) Bring the proposal to the City Council with the Commissioners recommendation
and neighborhood input.
The Parks Supervisor is working with the engineering technician to have the plans overlaid onto an
air photo (including proposed field, fences, new trees, picnic tables, benches, tot-lot…). The City
Forester will also be consulted to develop a tree-planting plan. Finally a line item cost estimate will
be developed. It is anticipated that this plan will be presented to the Commissioners at the October
Meeting.
d) County Road 10 Corridor Improvement Program – Currently On Hold
The City has applied for a grant for construction of a 10’ wide bituminous trailway on the north side
of County Road 10 from County Road H to Silver Lake Road. The estimated project cost is
$625,000. If successful, grant funds ($500,00) would be allocated in 2009/2010 -perhaps sooner
under special conditions. The City will know by late December / early January if we were
successful in securing a grant for the trailway.
e) Groveland Park Field – Currently On Hold
Striping it was put on hold until next spring. Staff will contact adjacent property owner.
f) Facility Guide Update – The Commissioners have requested to review the current draft.
g) City Property East of Sysco – Staff walked the site on September 19, 2005. It appears likely that
nearly this entire site is wetland. Any development of this site may be difficult. Staff has contacted
the firm of RLK to seek assistance in determining the feasibility of developing this site. RLK may
not be able to provide this assistance, as it may constitute a conflict of interest since both Medtronic
and Sysco hired them for their site development plans. Staff will look into this further and /or
perhaps seek assistance for other firms.
6. New Business:
a) Trailway Program – Review Trailway Comprehensive Plan and read Trailway Advocacy Group
proposal
b) Bethlehem Baptist Church Donations – identify a Commission member(s) who would volunteer to
serve on this committee.
c) Park Needs Analysis - The Commissioners have requested to review the current draft.
d) Any Other Items?
7. Commissioner/Staff Reports:
a) Tanker Trunk has been completed and is ready for the ice skating season.
b) Any Other Reports?
8. Request for future agenda items/other business
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Possible Items for December 15 Agenda (Please note that the meeting was moved in observance of
the holiday season)