HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_2003-06-26Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
June 26, 2003
Meeting Called to order:
1. Roll Call:
Present: Edmond, Long, Silvis, Kunz, Mandoza, Lee, Dazenski, Steeves
Absent: Szczepanski, Kroeger,
2. Approval of May 22, 2003 Meeting Minutes:
Motion to accept
Motion:
2°d:
Motion unanimously passed
Cliff Ash, a resident in the Silver View Park area spoke to the Commission. Mr. Ash had
three issues to point out to the Commission regarding Silver View Park / Pond:
1. Purple loostrife weed has infiltrated around Silver View Pond.
2. The pathway around the pond need to be seal coated / rehabilitated.
3. There are a lot of animals around pond that he has photographed: muskrats,
herons, rabbits, wood ducks, crane... "Not treating this pond is turning it into
a marshland."
Mr. Ash gave information on a company that treats nutrient rich ponds. Mr. Ash also
noted that in there is a 1990 plan that calls for the periodic testing of Silver View Pond.
Mr. Ash suggested that the City conduct a survey on the usage of the City's parks. He
also suggested that the Facility Guide be updated and republished. Mr. Lee informed Mr.
Ash of the Park Commissioner's efforts to conduct a survey, and the plans to update the
Facility Guide.
3. Unfinished Business:
a) Parks Needs Analysis
The Commissioners review the master Needs List for the City. Steve
Dazenski, Parks Foreman, read each of the identified parks needs listed and suggested
one of three categories to place it in (1. Maintenance item that can be done now, 2.
budgeted item, or 3. a long term item that would be placed in the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
SEE UPDATED LIST
4. New Business:
a) Discussed developing a surveillance report form for park usage. Mr. Mandoza
motioned to help develop a form, Seconded by David Long
b) Facility Guide Update: Mr. Lee informed the Commission that the City is in the
process of updating the Facility Guide and requested input. Mr. Lee stated that
Mr. Kroeger emailed him with two suggestions:
1. Elaborate on the size of each park and the size of the fields
(softball, baseball, soccer).
2. Show existing and furture bike/walking trails.
5. Commissioner/Staff Reports
6. Request for future agenda items/other business
Possible Items for July 24°i Agenda
Next regular scheduled meeting will be August 28, 2003.
David Long motioned to adjourn
Robert Edmond 2" a
Motion unanimously passed
Respectfully submitted by:
Greg Lee
Public Works Director