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Parks and Recreation Commission
May, 26, 1999, 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
Commissioners present: Sherry Gunn, Gary Stevenson, Stan McDonald, Mary Benz, and
Rob Marty (Council liason).
Commissioners absent: Pam Starr, Dave Long, and Frank Silvis.
Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA)
Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m. at City Hall. There were 11 community members
also present for the Silverview trail discussion.
A motion was made to approve the minutes from March 24 by Gary, with a second to the
motion by Stan. There was no April meeting.
Several community members spoke in favor to pave the remainder of the trail that
surrounds Silverview pond. Some additional considerations asked of the group:
• • To add a bridge across the narrow area of the pond.
• They appreciate the vistas, which right now there are none.
• Would like to see a planting plan and canoe access.
• Fishing pier
• Cut grass closer to water
• Boardwalk in low and "wet" areas
• More swings
• Maintain path,trim bushes, spray for wild cucumbers and burn weed.
• Finish Greenfield trail
• Remove lillies from pond(Cliff Ash provided information on DNR approved
product.).
Gary made a motion to pass by resolution the paving of the remainder of Silverview
path surrounding the pond. Also,that the item be moved to the Planning
Commission and on to the City Council. Seconded by Stan.
Terri reviewed the next agenda item which was a synopsis of tabled items from some
past items. This was developed in lieu of the April meeting. Updated items discussed
include: The landscape timeline which is pending due to the completion of the outdoor
basketball courts. The NYSCA coaching certification has been implemented into our
youth baseball program. The additional gym amenities have been ordered and will be
shipped on June 4. We are continuing to pursue the refrigerator donation, 4 safety bases
• for softball are in place and leagues have begun. Final numbers for Spring programs
were finalized and attached to the packet. The numbers are a great depiction of what is
being offered and the large number of participants.
Other items on this review were moved to the Park dedication plan discussion.
A list was provided to the Commission of items that had been previously talked about for
the Park dedication plan, as well as a wish list or new items. The following are the items
in priority order that the Commission would like to continue to pursue:
• Outdoor basketball courts—In progress
• Silverview trail paving—In progress
1. Changing space at MVCC with showers
2. Sand VB court lighting at City Hall
3. Pathway along Silver Lake Road
4. Drinking fountains replaced or repaired at Hillview, Greefield, Groveland,
City Hall, (determine priority needs).
5. Path from Woodcrest to Cty. H2, and eventually to Cty. I.
6. Additional backstop net at Greenfield
A program flyer along with a listing of program ideas for Fall was presented. Some of
the planned activities include; fitness,teen leaders club,preschool movement education,
homeschool physical education, family nights, parent's night out, language as well as
• others.
In other business, there was a brief discussion on the pond fillies brought up earlier in the
meeting. The rulings on this matter will be provided to the commission.
Also, a report was given to the commission on the condition of Commissioner, Frank
Silvis after his heart attack. Best wishes were extended to Frank in his recovery.
Next meeting: June 23, 1999, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Meeting adjourned: 8:55 p.m.
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