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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972Capo Girardeau Park and iieercation Board Minutes of the Meeting, February 10, 1972 The Cape Girardeau Park and i;a;cra•ati.on Board held its regular monthly mocting in the Court House at 7:00 'p.m., February 10, 1972. Present w::rc Chairman James Hirsch, A.C. Brase, Paul Hoye, Rosina Koetti.ng. Chairman Hirsch named the summer recreation program and the develop- ment of the two new park areas as pressing buaincss of the Board. Discussion of *,says znd moans followed. The plan for development of the Koerber tract developed by Jeffry R. Byrnes, graduate student in S.S.U. in 1969 we, r„viewed. It wrn roccmmendod that all Board members take the time; to study it carefully. Miss Knotting took it with her .foe that; purpose. The zoning of the area just south of the Loferth tract for light industry was not.:d. It was suggested that tcznning to Rl or R2 would be suit,n.blo and would incraaso the value of the park as well as the edjacont vacant property. Mr. Hirsch was asked to contact the Zoning Board to learn what "light industry” includes and the Possibility of shanging the zoning regulations. Following discussion of the summor program, Mr. Hirsch was asked to approach the City Council for = commitment of funds for that program. It was decided to try a noon meeting, February 22, to continue efforts toward the summor program. The n(>xt regular meeting will b+> held March 9 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Tooko and Stovr. Propst aro to to invited. Roop.e,ctfully submitttudd-,- Rosin Knotting, Secretary (' Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Board'___- ir Minutes oard'`__- Minutes of th,,11o�;tin3, Febran y 22, lilt The Cape Girardeau Park and Pecr,,atjon Board held a spocial mooting at Colonial Restaurant at noon, February 22. Presont were Chairman James Hirsch, A. C. Brawn, Paul Hoye, Phil K<;arney, Rosina Koetting, and John 1"esooat. Mr. Hirsch renorted on his contact with the City Attorney concern- ing zoning. Light industry was considered to include small, no noiso, no pollution operations. The Attorney will investigate and provide the Board with a legal definition. It is legal and possible to have: the area south of the L:faxth tract rozaned if the Zoning Board and the City Council approve. The City Council has agreed to allot $6000.00 for a summer recrea- tion program. A qualified director for the program is first prior- ity. Hosina Koetting was asked to find a contact person at tho University of Missouri in Columbia and Paul Hoye to do the same at S.I.U. in Carbondale, Illinois. The Board will neck information on qualified park planners and ask the City Council for funds to gat a good plan for the developmont t of the two new parks and improvement of the existin•� parks. A, C. Brace was ,asked to call Jot: Jaegoxfoxreoomn,)ndations of such planners. Board mwnbers wc;rc again asked to s..udy carefully Jeffry Byrnes' plan for the Yocrber tract. Mr. Hir-joh mentioned intcevest on the part of some citizens in tho possibility of school -city cooperation in the construction of a swimming pool. Discussion followed, X . Lawley, City Mans.ger has been asked by tho Pair Board for permission to oxtond the FHA barn from 60' :r 140' to 00' x 190'. It w s the gonoral opinion of the Bo2rd that park land should be .,.tamed for park purpose. Moved by A.C. Brase (Kootti ng) to r, com. and to thc, City Council that the petition be doniod. Motion car.:ied unanimously. Mr. Hirsch report+: -d that Irtayor Tooke will -attend the March 9 mooting andhas a proposal ho wishes to task,,. The meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m. F,espcctfully submitted, Rosin- M. Koetting, S,cretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK A"'D HECREA'PIO7 BOARD Minutes of the Meeting, March 9, 1972 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Board held its regular meeting at the Court House Thursday, March 9, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman James Hirsch, A. C. Brass, Paul Heye, Phil Kearney, P.osina Noetting, and Steve Propst, Superintendent of Parks. The first item of business was the summer 1972 recreation program. Chairman Hirsch reported that $3500.00 would be clotted by the city for this program. The next stop is to try to find a suitable supervisor. Paul Hoye and Rosina Koetting submitted names of persons to contact in Southern Illinois University and at the University of Missouri. Rosina Koetting agreed to contact Dr. Keith Roys at the University of Missouri Mr. Hirsch will contact S.I.U. A. C. Brass reported a recommendation of P,. W. Booker and Associates, Incorporated as qualified planners and eooasibly available to plan the Lofarth tract. If the reprosontativo is in Cape Girardeau before the next meeting of the Board, Mr. Brass is to get information from him regarding general policies and charges for such service. Mr. Hirsch reported that it is possible to obtain fcde-ral funds for Manning if it is done by a planning firm. Mr. Propst commented on the urgency for development of the two new park areas and the need to ask for a double budget for operation and mainto- nance of parks and recreation for next year. Other prioriti,:s were discussed, including an indoor swimming pool, additional tennis courts and repair of old ones, an ice skating facility_ hand ball courts. 2'o decisions or recommendations were made. The meeting adjourned. ,Text mooting, April 12. flespcctfully submitted, R^-,osina M. Koetting CAPE GTRARDEAiT PAPv: AND RECREA"ION B^ARD Minrtes of the ileeti.ng, May 4, 14'2 The Cape Girardeau ?ark and Recreation Baord met in the Court House at 7:00 p.m. May 4, 1972, Present were Chairman James Hirsch, A. C. Brase, Paul Foye, Rosina Koetting and John itescoat. Mayor Tooke was a visitor. Chairman Hirsch reported contact with R. W. Booker and Associates and displayed blueprints of plans by that corporation for other cities. He warned that in order to get matching funds, the city must have a plan. Mr. Erase said if matching funds are received for the work, the project must be advertised and the highest prevailing wage must be paid. The cost of the plan could be reduced if the city did some of the preliminary work. It was decided to find out what is available in the way of contour maps and aerial photographs of the Koerber and Lefarth tracts and existing parks. Board members were invited to review the blue prints brought in by Mr. Hirsch. `next item of discussion was the summer recreation program. Mr. Hirsch has been in touch with the University of Missouri and Southern Illinois University. Both are expected to call Monday with names of possible candidates for summer director, to make � ppointments to sae them. One man from Missouri University may be Linterested in a full time position. Moved by Wosooat (Brace) that�j we approach the position on a part-time basis for the sum -mar, then go on to full time if it is satisfactory. Motion carried. Mr. Hoye raised the question of tennis courts. All members of the Board agreed a battery of four or more courts should be built in Arena Perk. Moved by tescoat (Hoye) that the Board investigate the cost of 1l modern lighted courts to build in Arena Park and recommend thc; project to the City Council. Motion carried. Y�The need for a second swimming pool and the pros and cons of an —!'indoor pool ware discussed. Mayor Tooke suggested the Board 11presenta priority list with estimates to the City Council. 'Mayor Tooke raised tho question of adding two or three persons to the Board. To deet ca nn made. He also asked if the Board would ✓ like to havc 7 -member of the City Council appointed to meet regu- larly with it. On motion of Paul Hoye (Koetting) to postpone do-- cisions on both questions until the next meeting, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rosina M. Koetting Secretary P CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION BOARD Minutes of Meeting, June 8, 1972 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Board mot at the Couthouse at 7:00 p.m., June 8, 1972. Present were A. C. Braso, Paul Hoye, Phillip Kearney, Rosina Kootting, John Woscoat, and Steve Propst, Supervisor of City Parks. In the absence of Chairman James Hirsch, A. C. Braso presided. First on the agenda was the request of the Mayor that the Board consi- der whether or not to recommend to the Mayor an increase in the size of the Park and Recreation Board. It was moved by Wescoat (Koetting) that the Board recommend that the City Council does not increase the size of the Park and Rocruation Board or make a division into a Park Board and a Recreation Board. Motion passed unanimously. City Manager W. G. Lawley referred to the Board a letter from President of the Junior Girls Softball League requesting installation of toilets and lights in the areas where the junior girls play. It was moved by Kearney (Wescoat) that the Hoard recommend to the City Council, that Z� it approve and provide funds for the installation of toilet facilities , in the lower end of the Arena Park and in Missouri Park. Motion ✓ carried unanimously. The Board had been asked to consider the advisability of sub -leasing a piece of park to an interested group of citizens for the purpose of building a bath and tennis club to which membership would be open to all who pay dues. There was considerable discussion, the board feeling that the park land should be available to all persons and especially since the space available is limited it will serve the community best to leave all land free. It was moved by Wescoat (Koetting) that the Board respond to the request its opinion that it would not be advisa- ble to sub -let park land for a project of this nature. The Board received a request, through James Hirsch, from Mrs. C.O. Hale, 65 North Hanover, to hear a proposal from her son for a miniature train ride in one of the parks. It was moved by Hoye (Kearney) that the Board agree to hoar the proposal. Motion carried. The question of tennis courts for Arena Park was raised. It had ear- lier (May 4) been decided that a battery of 4 courts to be located at Arena Park were first priority in park improvements for the city. Mr. Propst was appointed to obtain an estimate of the cost of the "four modern lighted courts" and submit it to James Hirsch who should submit it to the City Council with a note of reference to the minutes of the May 4, 1972 meeting. Mr. Propst reported that a candidate for the directorship of the summer recreation program was interviewed. He was found to be highly quali- fied and suitable for the position which was offered to him but declined, because he desired a full time year around position at a salary beyond the ability of the city to pay. Mr. Sam Gibson, experienced in park planning, will be invited to make his presentation on the planning of Cape Girardeau Parks at a special meeting for that purpose, called for June 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the court ir house. The next regular meeting will be July 13, at which time the Board will hear two persons suggested by Stove Propst, in regard to park planning. Mr. Kearney presented a statement of interest to the amount of$2.19 on a deposit in First National Bank, under the name of Recreational Committee, City of Cape Girardeau. The total amount on deposit is nowl� $195.13. The statement was filed in the Minutes Book of the Board. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rosina M. Koetting Secretary IF CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION BOARD Minutes of Meeting July 13, 1972 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Board met in the Court House, July 13, 1972 at 7:00 p.m. Present v,ere Chairman James Hirsch, Paul Heye, Phillip Kearney, Rosina Koetting and John Wescoat. First business of the meeting was to hear a report from representatives of Joseph Ward and Associates, an architectural firm, and P. H. Weiss and Associates, an engineering firm, on their work in park planning and development. Although two separate firms they work together on each project contracted by them. The men showed drawings, maps, slide pictures and gave verbal descriptions and explanations of various size, shape and locations of parks developed by them in Bridgeton, Fenton,Shrewsbury and other cities in this area. Their usual procedure is to start with a raw tract, feel out the community desires, make preliminary plans, and then discuss those plans with the community or a selec- ted community group, before going into actual drawings. In Cape Girardeau the "Cape -Go" report possibly would supply evidence of community desires and eliminate or lessen that step in the planning process. The Park and Recreation Board could assist by supplying a copy of the Bartholomew Plan, the out -boundary dimensions taken from the Appraiser's reports, the U.S.G.S. topography survey; and a report on the utilities in the areas of both park lands which could be supplied by Phil Kearney. The Board was favorably impressed by the presentations and with the sincerity and ability of the two men and asked them to supply an estimate on a master plan for the Koerber and Lefarth tracts, with an estimate of 5 meetings with the Board and other involved persons. The estimate is to be submitted to Mr. Hirsch e.t the ear- liest possible date. Paul Heye then asked them to estimate the cost of constructing 4 modern, fenced, lighted concrete tennis courts and was given a quick figure of $30,000. After the men left the meeting a spirited discussion of tennis courts took place. The Board members are disturbed by a report from several citizens that the City Council had not received a recommendation from the Board giving first priority to the construction of tennis courts in Arena Park. Apparently it had been assumed that, having received copies of the minutes of the Board meeting of May 11, at which the decision to recommend the courts, that the Mayor and City Manager would recognize the priority. -In order to get the matter officially before the City Council, Chairman Hirsch was instructed to submit a letter to the City Council within a very few days, recommending the construction of four modern concrete, fenced and lighted, in Arena Park. It is hoped that construction can begin very soon. Respectfully submitted, Rosina M. Koetting Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AHD RECREATIOTT BOARD Minutes of Meeting September 14, 1972 The regular meeting of the Cane Girardeau Park and Recreation Board was held at the Court House at 7:00 p.m. September 14, 1972. Present were James Hirsch, Chairman, Paul Heye and -_Rosin Koetting. Since there was not a quorum no official business was transacted. Letters from R. W. Booker and Associates, Inc. and P. H. Weiss and Associates were read. Both related to cost of services in planning and supervising development of the Koerber and Lefarth tracts as city parks. The letters were retained by Mr. Hirsch. Request from Marvin Campbell to the Park Superintendent suggesting construction of concrete pads north and south of the main drive in Arena Park for booths during County Fair was discussed. Mr. Hirsch presented specifications fo-e tennis courts obtained from Southeast Missouri State University. He will be ready to present a recommendation to the City Council for construction of courts after he has obtained more information. HOK Associates, a_. planning corporation, has requested a meeting with the Park and Recreation Beard to present their program of park plan- ning. A meeting will be called for September 21 to hear HOK Associates Respectfully submitted, Rosins, M. Koetting CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND 'hBCRATIOY BOARD 111 oting of September 21, 1972 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Board met in special session at the Court House at 7:00 p.m., Septombo,- 21, 1972• Those present were Chairman James Hirsch, A. C. Brasc, Paul Heyo and Rosin& Koetting Mr. Jamia Cannon and Mr. Frank Clemente of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassa- baum (HOK) Associates presented their credentials. They explained the services they offer, showed slides of areas planned and devoloped by thorn, presented Board members with pamphlets illustrating some of their completed and in -progress projects. They expressed themselves as willing to ostimate costs of, and provido any combination of services the Board desired. They would spall out task products and cost. They were asked to submit estimates on planning of the Koerber and Lefarth tracts and a separate estimate on roviow and suggestion for continued development of Arena Park. The meeting adjourned at 9;30 p.m. Hespoctfully submitted, Rosin M. Koetting, Secretary