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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988GAR€ GIRARD€AD PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING JANUARY 11, 1988 The Cane Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on January ll, 1987 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Barbara Brune, Vice -Chairperson Dr. Peter Hilty, City Councilman Jim Logan, Board Member Steve Bone, Dir.of Parks 8 Recr. Jim Graining, Board Member Dayna Miles, Aquatic Supt. J. Crosnoe, Board Member Dan Muser, Park Supt. Jackie Todd, Board Member H. Clay Cundiff, Board Member Al �.radI inn, III Secretary A,,,,Tr: Guesl Jim Limbauch, Chairman Beverly Strohmeyer, Mo. Arts Council Mike Halvorson, Board Member Ann Mirgeaux, Mo. Arts. Council Marcia Stone, P 8 R Secretary Barry Zerbe , CAYSA Soccer Libby Webster, Ent. Coord. AI Stoverink, Acting City Mgr. Barbara Brune opened the meeting with an introduction of our new Board Member, Dr. H. Clay Cundiff. The December Parks and Recreation Board minutes were approved. OLD BUSINESS A. LETTER OF RESIGNATION An amended resignation letter from Jim Limhau.h, Chairman was orovided in t!ic rocket fol ea cls B,srd Mr-:mhnr. It l lnrifieed that I,e was re,,ignir e �rvm the Board t+s well r,,_, his Chairmanship, due to many business conflicts. B. LEAGUE CONTRACT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE AND TIME League Contract Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, January 19 at 6:00 a.m, at Shoney's. C. TRAFFIC SIGNS IN ARENA Stens are being taken to address the traffic problem in Arena Park. Mr. Bone and AI Stoverink have asked the Police Department to conduct a traffic survey to look. at .lacing regulatory signs, striping parking areas and designated road area. Parks and P, ,.,tion Board January 11, 1986 Page 2 D. STATUS OF SHAWNEE PROJECTS (FOOTBRIDGE AND WATERLINE) Jim Grebing reported that the two project costs are $45,000.00. CAYSA aareed to fund $9,000.00 and the City will provide approximately $36.000.00 toward construction of the bridge and water line project. There is hope that construction will begin before March Ist. Cost of the bridge is estimated to be $35,000.00 and the water line $9,000.00. E. MISSOURI HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PUBLIC MEETING - BRIDGE Mr. Bone encouraged the Board to attend a meeting conducted by the Missouri Highway Department concerning the proposed bridge corridor through Shawnee Park. The highway would go through the newly acquired Herrmann Property. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. at 11, AlP,, Pvilding. Jin. Grer,i nc suggested that Al Spradling represent the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board concerning the highway corridor through the park. Jim Grebing made a resolution that the Parks and Recreation Board wanted the Council to protect the park. Motion seconded by Al Spradling. Motion carried. Dr. Hilty suggested that the City Council may not be entirely in aareement on the proposed location. F. GREEN SPACE ORDINANCE Mr. Stoverink suggested that the Board should make recommendations to the Ci'v Cor:nril .and tha Planning and Zoninn for looking into this ordinano,.•. A committeP was appointed in November to work on the proposed ordinance. G. THPF_E YEAR BOOKINGS Beverly Strohmeyer requested that the Southeast Missouri Council on the Arts be allowed to book the A. C. Brase Arena for the next three years in advance. She also requested permission for overnight camping for exhibitors. Mr. Bone explained that the disadvantage of allowing a three year booking was that this did not allow other groups to have the same opportunity to use the building. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD JANUARY tI, 1988 Page 3 Mrs. Strohmeyer explained that there were 175 exhibitors in the Southeast Missouri Crafir Fair. 75% were local Southeast Missourians. It would always be held the weekend before Easter. The income earned goes directly back into the community through programs in the area. Jim Grebing made a motion that the Southeast Missouri Council on the Arts, Capaha Scottish Rite, Travelers Protection Association, and the Southeast Missouri Kennel Club Dog Show be granted the right to make Arena bookings three years in advance. AI Spradling seconded. Unanimous vote of approval. H. SOUTHEAST MISSOURI KENNEL CLUB OVER -NIGHT CAMPING Mr. Bone reminded the Board that they had approved overnight camping for the Konnel Cluh at the i,,st meei'.ing. The City Council asked for clar'ific9tion or this action. Dr. Hilty suggested that the Park and Recreation Board develop policies and orocedures for distribution to park users concerning camping. Mr. Bone agreed that we need a written formal policy for these occasions. Al Stoverink said criteria should be developed for camping in the parks with rules and exceptions. Al Spradling made the motion that a recommendation be made to City Council that they issue a permit for camping for three years to Southeast Missouri Council on the Arts. Jackie Todd seconded motion. Motion carried 5-2 with Board Members Jim Grebing and H. Clay Cundiff voting aoain,t the motion. NEW eU15INESs A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Nominations for the 1988 Election of officers were as follows: Jackie Todd nominated Jim Grebing for Chairman. AI Spradling seconded. Motion passed. Jay Crosnoe nominated Jim Logan for Vice -Chairman. Barbara Brune seconded. Motion Passed. Jay Crosnoe nominated Al Spradling for Secretary. Jim Grebing seconded. Motion passed. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD January 11, 1988 Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Bone reported that the Recreation Superintendent applicants have been narrowed down to 6. We will need someone from the Parks and Recreation Board to serve on the Interview Board on January 21, 1968 Interviews will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers. Jackie Todd and Al Spradling have express their interest in serving on the Interview Board. Mr. Bone encouraged members to write or call the Vision 2000 Committee and voice their support of Parks and Recreation. Discussion followed on having a joint meeting with the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and the City Council. Mr. Stoverink suggested �hnt thrp Pnard make a specific ornposal as to meeting date and topics of rnn v=r'.'t ions. .Jim Grening said he would put together some proposed topics with other Board members suggestions. There being no further business, Jakcie Todd made the motion that the meeting be adjourned. Al Spradling seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Dan Muser, Park Superintendent CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING February 8, 1988 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on February 8, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Jim Grebing, Chairman Jim Logan, Vice -Chairman Barbara Brune,Board Member J. Crosnoe, Board Member Jackie Todd, Board Member H. Clay Cundiff, Board Member Absent: Al Spradling, Secretary Mike Halvorson, Board Member Marcia Stone, P & R Secretary Libby Webster, Ent. Coord. Dayna Miles, Aquatic Supt. Dr. Peter Hilty, City Councilman Steve Bone, Dir.of Parks & Recr. Dan Muser, Park Supt. Guest: Rick Tidwell Truman Smith, American Legion Jess Bolen, Capahas Baseball Kenneth & Martha Benders Harry & Barbara Rust Bill Tipton Barbara Barklage Berry Zerbe, CAYSA Jim Grebing opened the meeting recognizing the Capaha and American Legion representatives, Truman Smith and Jess Bolen. Ken Bender, representative of the residents from the Dennis Scivally Area expressed their displeasure of the bathroom location at Dennis Scivally Park. Jim Grebing said he would talk to Al Stoverink. Barbara Brune made the motion that the Board recommend that the work cease until further discussion is made with the City Staff. Jackie Todd seconded the motion. Motion was carried. GUEST SPEAKERS Truman Smith, representing the American Legion and Jess Bolen, Capahas Manager gave brief histories and general purpose of their respective teams. Jim Grebing said he would meet Wednesday with Palmer Muench and the American Legion about moving the fence on the diamond at Capaha Park. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 8, 1988 PAGE 2 OLD BUSINESS A. SOCCER FIELD USE POLICY The Soccer Field Use Policy was discussed by the Board. Jay Crosnoe discussed the policy. Mr. Crosnoe made a motion that the soccer agreement policy be accepted as presented. Jackie Todd seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously accepted. B. PARK BOARD COMMITTEES Jim Grebing made appointments from the Parks and Recreation Board to serve on the following committees: NEW PARK LAND COMMITTEE: Chairman Jim Logan; Members Clay Cundiff, Jim Grebing. DEVELOP EXISTING PARK LAND COMMITTEE: Chairman Jackie Tadd; Members J. Crosnoe and the new Board Member. FUNDING COMMITTEE: Chairman Al Spradling; Members Barbara Brune and Mike Halvorson. C. COUNCIL/BOARD AGENDA Steve asked for opinions from the Board about a joint luncheon and possible tour of parks, between the Park and Recreation Board and the City Council. This would be an informal meeting. It was suggested that the tour and meeting be conducted at separate times. D. TRAFFIC FLOW PATTERN AT ARENA PARK A proposal was presented from the Police Department on traffic flow at Arena Park. Barbara Brune made a motion that a stop sign be placed at the intersection of Arena Park Drive and the other drive, (per Police diagram) and a stop sign be installed to replace the existing yield sign at the corner of Conservation Drive and Arena Park Drive (per Police diagram). She also recommended that parking areas be marked and striping be done on roadway, as per original motion. Jay Crosnoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS A. PARK NAME Mr. Bone asked the Board for their input regarding naming of the vest- pocket park located next to Burger King on Broadway. He provided a list PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 8, 1988 PAGE 3 of names, primarily Indian names, in which they could choose. Jackie Todd made a motion to recommend that the name Choctaw Park be given to this park. Barbara Brune seconded the motion. Motion carried. B. MAY GREENE GARDEN COMMITTEE Jim Grebing requested for a committee on the May Greene Garden Project. Barbara Brune was appointed Chairman of the May Greene Garden Committee with Clay Cundiff and Jim Logan also serving on the committee. C. FRIENDS OF THE PARK DAY Mr. Bone reminded the Park and Recreation Board that the Friends of the Park Day will be Saturday, April 23, 1988. D. MPRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Missouri Parks and Recreation Association Annual Conference will be held on April 12 - 15, 1988. A representative from the Board was invited to attend. OTHER BUSINESS Berry Zerbe presented some proposals from the Cape Area Youth Soccer: 1. Fence on West side of creek by Field # 5. 2. Graveling of Parking Lots on West end side area north of parking circle. Also graveling of parking area on Shawnee side. 3. Make sign on Wilson Road giving the directions to the fields. CAYSA is looking at having a billboard sign made to be installed on Kingshighway. 4. They made a request for sideline being placed one yard off of playing line for spectators. 5. CAYSA is investigating forming a girls league. Jim Grebing made a motion that the city allow gravel to be placed for parking areas at the Shawnee Park. Jackie Todd seconded the motion. Jackie Todd made a motion for adjournment. Respectfully submitted, Dan Muser, Park Superintendent DM:ms CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING March 14, 1988 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on March 14, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Jim Grebing, Chairman Jim Logan, Vice -Chairman Barbara Brune,Board Member Al Spradling, Secretary J. Crosnoe, Board Member Jackie Todd, Board Member H. Clay Cundiff, Board Member Mike Halvorson, Board Member Dan Moser, Park Supt. Dayna Miles, Aquatic Supt. Dr. Peter Hilly, Council Lipson Absent: Guest: Stephen G. Bone, Director Charity Pritchard Rosie Gottlieb, Recr. Coord. Don Pritchard, KGMO/KAPE Marcia Stone, P & R. Secretary Andi Summers, KCGO Bob Levy, Board Member Mark Bliss, SE. Missourian Judith Crow Mary Fox Ann Foust, May Greene Garden Jess Bolen Capahas Manager John J. Yallaly Am. Legion Palmer Muench, DEMO Baseball Michael Kohlfeld Capahas Barry Zerbe, CAY�A Sherry Wilke Diana Sholz, Women's Slow Pitch Joyce Fiedler Lynsey Clover Mary McLaird Lynn Campbell Jim Grebing called the meeting to order. Corrections on the February 8, 1988 minutes were that Jim Grebing did not make a motion on the gravel for the parking lot at Shawnee. Guest Kenneth & Martha Bender's name should be corrected to Bender. Jackie Todd made the motion to approve the minutes with the corrections noted. Al Spradling seconded the motion. Motion passed. GUEST SPEAKERS: Diane Scholz, representing the Women's Slowpitch gave a brief history of their league. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD March 14, 1988 PAGE 2 NEW BUSINESS A. CAPAHA BASEBALL FIELD Representatives of Capaha Baseball Field Committee, Walter Joe Ford and Mike Kohlfeld requested that the City fund the moving of the lights and outfield fence at Capaha Baseball Field. The users will provide additional funds and labor for other needed improvements of the field. Al Spradling made the motion that the City Council endorse the field improvements and that the City fund the moving of the lights and outfield fence at Capaha Baseball field this fiscal year (88-89). Jackie Todd seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. B. SHAWNEE SOCCER FIELD PARKING LOTS Berry Zerbe informed the Board of the parking problem that the league has at the soccer fields at Shawnee. He requested help from the Parks and Recreation Department on installation of a sign at the Wilson Road entrance indicating the location of the soccer fields. CAYSA has gravel donated, by an undisclosed source, and labor and equipment volunteered by the 1140th Battalion of the Missouri National Guard to construct parking lots at Shawnee Park. Clay Cundiff made a recommendation to the City Council that the National Guard be permitted to construct the parking with the design to he approved by the City Staff. Motion seconded by Mike Halvorson. Jim Grebing suggested that CAYSA send a letter to the City Council. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS A. OVERNIGHT CAMPING POLICY After reviewing the overnight Camping Policy that was presented by the staff, AT Spradling made a motion to adopt the policy, giving the Director the authority to allow the overnight camping policy with the various users of the A. C. Brase Arena or Grandstand. B. FRIENDS OF THE PARKS DAY Dan Moser invited all the Board Members to participate on the Friends of the Park Day that will be held on Saturday, April 23rd. C. MORA Conference There was no response from the Board members on the invitation to the Missouri Recreation and Parks Conference to be held in St. Louis next month. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MARCH 16, 1988 PAGE 3 D. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The adopted 5 -year Capital Improvement Projects Summary was provided in the Board's packet for their future reference. E. DENNIS SCIVALLY PARK RESTROOM The restroom that was in construction at Dennis Scivally Park, will be moved to the Cape J. C. Municipal Golf Course. A different restroom design will be constructed sometime in the future for Dennis Scivally Park. F. SHAWNEE PARK Dan Muser reported that the construction of the bridge at Shawnee Park is progressing well. It should be completed in late May. F. MAY GREENE GARDEN Ann Foust, representing the local Council of Garden Clubs, and Jim Logan, presented a restoration plan for the May Greene Garden. Al Spradling made a motion that the City Council form a restoration committee, and ask them to submit a restoration plan to the City Council proposing that the May Greene Garden be redesigned and maintained by the City Parks and Recreation Department. Upon the Council's approval the plan should be presented to the Government Services Administration Office. Barbara Brune seconded the motion. Motion approved. NEW BUSINESS A. Sign Design Dan Moser showed the Board a drawing of a representative entrance sign to be placed in the various parks in the city. B. BASEBALL/SOFTBALL AGREEMENT The baseball/softball agreement was tabled till next meeting. REPORTS Dan Muser, Park Superintendent and Dayna Miles, Aquatic Superintendent gave a brief summary of activities for the past month in each of their divisions. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Dan Moser, Park Superintendent DM:ms CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING April 11, 1988 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on April 11, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Jim Grebing, Chairman Bob Levy, Board Member J. Crosnoe, Board Member Jackie Todd, Board Member H. Clay Cundiff, Board Member Absent: Steve Bone, Dir. Parks & Recr. Dayna Miles, Aquatic Supt. Dan Muser, Park Supt. Guest: Jim Logan, Board Member Tom Meyer, Save the Train Al Spradling, Secretary Terrill Weaver, Sexton Barbara Brune, Board Member Hugh White, City Councilman Mike Halvorson, Board Member Rosie Gottlieb, Recr. Coord Marcia Stone, P & R. Secretary Jim Grebing called the meeting to order. GUEST SPEAKERS: Terrill Weaver, Cemetery Foreman was introduced to the Board. Terrill gave a brief report on the operation of the cemeteries. He stated that record keeping in the past was very poor and that the fees charged for grave sites are too low compared to other cities our size. The improvements that have been made in the last couple of years are: planting of trees, better mowing, seeding of fresh graves, repair of mausoleum, use of herbicide, purchase of back hoe, (which will pay for itself in 1 112 years) The income at the Cemetery is approximately $8,400.00 and the expenses are $50,000. There are 1,225 grave plots left for sale. Chairman Grebing suggested a proposal to the City Council recommending some changes to help offset expenses. The City Staff might want to put together the proposal to be presented to the Board. Hugh White, the new City Councilman was introduced to the Parks and Recreation Board. CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MAY 10, 1988 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on May 10, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Jim Grebing, Chairman Steve Bone, Dir. Parks & Peer. Jim Logan, Vice -Chairman Marcia Stone, Secretary ,P & R Bob Levy, Board Member Payne Miles Aquatic Supt. J. Crosnoe, Board Member Dan Muser, dark Supt. Jackie Todd, Board Member Barbara Brune, Board Member Larry Essner, Board Member Absent: Guest: Mike Halvorson Board Member Catherine Kintner, KGMO Clay Cundiff, guard Member Peggy Scott, S. E. Missourian Laura St. Ann Keller Edna Ruth Fischer Eddie Keys, Girls Optimist Terry Ashby, Girls Optimist At Spradling III, City Councilman Jim Grebing called the meeting to order w1{h a welcome to our new Board Member, Larry Essner. Mr. Essner is filling the vacancy of AT Spradling, III who resigned to undertake the seat of City Councilman. Mr. Essner was assigned to serve on the Funding Committee for the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Correction to last month's minutes should read that Jim Grebing was reporting for Jim Logan on the Land Acquisition Committee in Mr. Logan s absence. Jay Crosnoe made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Jackie Todd seconded the motion. Motion approved. GUESTS: CAPE LACROIX CROSS Ms. Keller and Mrs. Edna Ruth Fischer requested the approval to Pursue removal of the Cape LaCroix Cross that is presently located at the intersection of Highway 61 North and Rt.. W. and relocate to Arena Park in an effort to preserve and enhance this historical landmark. Barbara Brune made a motion to recommend to the City Council that Ms. Keller be allowed to pursue the relocation project of the cross to the Arena Park, just south of the Cape LaCroix Creek near the tennis courts the understanding that it would be maintained by the City. Jackie Todd seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Bone will be working with Ms. Keller on working out the details of the project. B. BREAKFAST OPTIMIST GIRLS SOFTBALL Eddie Keys, representing the Breakfast Optimist Girl's Softball League, reported that at present count they have 525 girls registered for this season, ages 7-19. There are 36 teams in total. They charge $15 per girl in which $13 is applied to operating cost and an additional $2 is charged for the first time this year for capital improvements. The league is initiating a fund raising drive through Burger King to help obtain additional funds for capital improvements. Mr. Keys presented the financial statement of the league to the board for their last fiscal year ending October 1987. Terry Ashby, also with the Optimist Girl's Softball League, requested the need for immediate replacement of fencing and backstops for fields N2 and #3. Mr. Ashby presented several proposals including a diagram on the fencing and backstops needed. The league requested that if the City could fund 75 percent of the fencing ($6,300) the league would pick up the 25 percent and construct a new concession stand with restrooms that would serve all four diamonds located in the track. Jackie Todd made the motion to recorTend to the City Council that the Board endorse the proposal to replace the backstop and fence and construct the concession as presented, with final approval of location from the Parks and Recreation Department. The Board agreed with the reasoning of the proposal and approved the need for the League to seek funding of the project. Larry Essner seconded the motion. Motion carried. The proposal will be presented to the City staff for their review and hopefully a meeting will be set this week with the league and the City Administration to work out the details to be presented to the City Council at their next scheduled meeting. OLD BUSINESS A. FRIENDS OF THE PARK Several of the Board Members were acknowledged for participating in the "Friends of the Park" day. There was a total of approximately 500 participants this year. It will be scheduled on the fourth friday in April next year and the main site will be in Capaha Park again. B. COUNCIL RETREAT There will not be a council liason appointed for the Boards. Mr. Bone will attend the City Council Meetings and submit a synopsis of the Board's recommendations. 3 C. MAY GREENE GARDEN Chairman Grebing reported that the City has received approval from the General Services Administration to proceed with plans to restore the historic May Greene Garden after permission was granted by the Trinity Lutheran Church trustees to allow the federal building employees 25 parking spaces. The May Greene Garden Committee was commended on a job well done. NEW BUSINESS A. CEMETERY ORDINANCES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Information pertaining to the policies and procedures of the Cemetery will be mailed to the Board Members two weeks prior to the next meeting for their review. B. Al SPRADLING, III Al Spradling, III was presented a plaque of recoginition from the Park and Recreation Board for his service on the Board for the past two and one-half years. REPORTS A. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Funding Committee - had nothing to report at this time. 2. New Park Land - had nothing to report at this time. 3. Existing Park Land - (a). Jackie Todd reported that we need to make an audit on the attendance of the two existing pools to see if there is a need to keep two pools. If there is enough attendance to justify two pools, the committee recommends that the new pool be located in Capaha Park. (b). The bleachers at the Capaha Bandshell need replacing. (c). A old sign needs to be replaced at the Rose Garden (d). The Capaha Lagoon needs to be placed as a number one priority on Capital Improvements. The dredging of the lagoon is unavoidable at this point and a blacktop path around the lagoon would provide recreational walking path and also improve the aesthetics of the park. (e). Curtailment of the undesirable homosexuals that loiter at Capaha Park in the evenings. Mr. Bone agreed with the committee that we need to focus on just a couple of our parks in regards to major improvements instead of trying to improve all the parks at one time. He encouraged the Board Members to start preparing their list of Capital Improvements for the next fiscal year. B. Aquatic Division Dayna Miles reported that we co-sponsored and hosted the SEMOtion week - underwater olympics and the SEMO Triathalon in which there was a good attendance for both events The bubble was taken down last Thursday in preparation for the summer season. Park Division Dan reported that his division has been assigned additional responsibilities of maintenance of the Police Station, Public Works and Airport turf. They have started on a new landscape project at the entrance of Arena Park, along with their normal duties of mowing, baseball and soccer field maintenance etc. Recreation Division Steve reported, in Rosie's absence, that the summer brochure has been sent to the publisher. It will be condensed from 8 pages to 4 pages. Playground will include instructional courses. They will have racquetball lessons available at the University Recreation facility. We will takes the playground children to a couple of St. Louis Cardinal games. Chairman's Report Chairman Grebing reported that the Wilson Street bridge is now out at the Shawnee Park. CAYSA League has done very well in organizing the parking situation because of the problem. Kensey Russell, City Engineer reported that efforts are being made to have the footbridge installed before the soccer tournament on May 21, and 22. Steve reported that the Corp of Engineers will be present at the June meeting to brief the Board on their proposal for the Cape LaCroix Creek Project which would include creating an additional recreational area. There being no further business, Jackie Todd made a motion to adjourn. Barbara Brune seconded the motion. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Park and Recreation Secretary -t-1 2 4 ay CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING June 1.3, 1988 The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on June 13, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Jim Grebing, Chairman Bob Levy, Board Member La_-ry Essner, Board Member Jackie Todd, Board Member Clay Cundiff, Board Member J. Crosnoe, Board Member Absent: Barbara Brune, Board Member Jim Logan, Board Member Mike Halvorson, Board Member Steve Bone, Director of Parks and Recreation Dayna Miles, Aquatic Superintendent Dan Moser, Park Superintendent Rosie Gottlieb, Recreation Coordinator Guest: Kathy Jackson, Intern Scott willians, Intern Paul McIntire, Intern Mark Steckel, Southeast Missourian Roy Mathicson, Corps of Enqineers The minutes of the May board meeting were approved as mailed. The interns that will be working for the Park and Recreation Department were introduced to the Board. They are Kathy Jackson, Scott Williams and Paul McIntire. Mr. Roy Mathieson, landscape architect for the Army Corps of Engineers was the next guest introduced. He distributed handouts and a map regarding the recrea- tion portion of the Cape LaCroix Creek flood project. The federal funded pro- ject features a 10 ft. easement for maintenance that could be connected by a biking/walking/exercise trail. The project is expected to start in 1990. The site for the Cape LaCLoix nioninnenl will be decided on Wednesday, June 15, 1088 at 5 p.m. The May Greene Garden Project is progressing on schedule. The backstops and fence have been replaced on the Optimist Girl's softball fields #2 and #3. The decision on raising the fees charged at the cemeteries was tabled until more information could be obtained. Jackie Todd requested an updated :List of Board Members and their addresses. He also reminded the Board Members present of the guideline of missing three con- secutive meetings would result in dismissalfrom the Board. Chairman Grebing asked to contact Board Member, Mike Halvorson concerning his missing three con- secutive meetings and suggested he vacate the position if: he cannot devote the necessary time to the Board. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Park and Recreation Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION�II-`�� ADVISORY BOARD MEETING JULY 11, 1988 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on July 11, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present Jim Grebing, Chairman Steve Bone, Dir. Parks & Recr. Jim Logan, Vice -Chairman Dayna Miles, Aquatic Supt. Bob Levy, Board Member Dan Muser, Park Superintendent J. Crosnoe, Board Member Rosie Gottlieb, Recr. Coordinator Jackie Todd, Board Member Kathy Jackson, Recr. Intern Barbara Brune, Board Member Scott Williams, Recr. Intern Larry Essner, Board Member Paul McIntire, Recr. Intern Mike Halvorson, Board Member Absent: Clay Cundiff, Board Member Guest: Bill Chamberland Josh Crowell Derek Hoover Craig Propt Mike McGarmon Matt Baker Rich Fehr Jason Thurman Tim Renner Terry A. Crowell Jane Harte Tom Harte Thomas Harte Joseph Propt Yvonne Ketcham, League of Women Voters Jim Grebing called the meeting to order. The June minutes were approved as mailed. GUESTS: A. Hazard Waste Collection Day Ms. Yvonne Ketcham, representing the League of Women Voters, requested permission to have a Hazard Waste Collection Day at the Arena Park 4-H Building and shelter # 9 on October 1 and 2. They have received permission from the City of Cape Girardeau City Council, Chamber of Commerce and County to hold the collection and suggestions were made from these groups that the Arena Park would be a convenient and suitable place. z Mike Halvorson made a motion to accept the League of Women Voters request to hold the Waste Collection Day at the Arena Park. Jackie Todd seconded the motion. Motion carried with a single opposition from Barbara Brune. B. Skate Boards in the Park Josh Crowell, head spokesman for the Cape skateboard enthusiasts presented a petition from 361 registered voters from Cape Girardeau supporting their request to have a designated area within one of the city parks for skateboarders. They offered to donate their own skateboard ramps provided the City could fence the area. They were wanting a place where they could be safe from traffic and where they would not cause anyone else injury. Mike Halvorson offered to donate 8300 to be applied for materials for new ramps so there would not be an ownership problem. Jackie Todd made the motion that the skateboarders be given Permission to continue using the existing Arena Basketball court for skateboarding, while Steve Bone, Dan Moser and skateboarder representatives work together toward a permanent facility. Barbara Brune seconded the motion. Mike Halvorson amended the motion to allow Steve Bone to close down the tennis courts at Capaha Park, if he recommends that this would be a a good permanent location. Barbara Brune seconded the motion amend- ment. Motion carried with Jackie Todd abstaining his vote and Jay Crosnoe opposing. OLD BUSINESS A. City Cemetery Ordinance Mr. Bone explained the proposed Cemetery Ordinance changes that were provided within the Board's packet. There are four major changes: 1. Representative for the City of Cape Girardeau shall read Park and Recreation Director instead of Cemetery Sexton. 2. Closing cemeteries on weekends and holidays for burials. 3. Increase in fees on interment and disinterment and lot prices. 4. Including the Cape County Memorial Park as a legal place for interment. Jim Login made a motion to approve the cemetery ordinance changes in the documents presented. Barbara Brune and Mike Halvorson simultaneously seconded the motion. Motion passed. 3 NEW BUSINESS A. TWIN TREES Mr. Bone has received a request from Mr. Fischer in regards to the Park and Recreation Board's opinion on closing the road at Twin Trees Park since the bridge will not be replaced anytime soon. The area would still be open for foot traffic. Jim Login made a motion in favor of closing the lower east Cape Rock Road to vehicle traffic until further time that it is decided to develop the park and/or rep6ce the bridge. Mike Halvorson seconded the motion. Motion passed, B. CITY COUNCIL/PARK AND RECREATION BOARD Discussion followed on a joint meeting between the City Council and Park and Recreation Board. The Board suggested an optional tour of the parks for those that wish to attend and a formal lunch or dinner meeting would be appropriate sometime late in September or early October. REPORTS A. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Funding Committee - had nothing to report at this time. 2. New Park Land - The committee will be meeting this Thursday, July 14, 1988 3. Existing Park Land - had nothing to report at this time. The Superintendents gave a brief report of last month's activities. Chairman Grebing reported that there will be a meeting on the May Greene Garden this Wednesday, July 13, 1988, 7:30 p.m. at the Colonial Federal Savings and Loan Community Room. Mr. Bone displayed a map of Arena Park to the Board Members in which he pointed out the location in which the Cape LaCroix Cross will be placed, ( between the tennis courts and the National Guard Armory.), and the locations for the surfacing of parking areas to be made in Arena Park. Mr. Bone requested that the Board suggest names for the drives in Arena Park. Mike Halvorson suggested that we approach civic groups in town to donate money to have the drives named after their club. 4 The Navel Reserve Sea Bees have agreed to do some work projects in the Parks. Mike Halvorson inquired on the possibility of action that could be taken on enforcing minor children from not smoking in city parks. Chairman Grebing will check on the legal options that we might have. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Park and Recreation Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on August 8, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers.' Present: Jim Grebing, Chairman Steve Bone, Dir. Parks 8 Recr. Jim Logan, Vice—Chairman Dayna Miles Aquatic dark Supt. Jackie Todd, Board Member Dan Moser, Superintendent Barbara Brune, Board Member Rosie Gottlieb, Recr. Supt. Jackie Todd, Hard Member Scott Williams, Recr. Assist. Mike Halvorson, Board Member Absents Clay Cundiff, Board Member Bob Levy, Board Member Guest: E. J. Rotert, S. E. Missourian R. A. Ritter, MD. Kim Bone, May Greene Garden Kevin Govero, Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee Gary Helwege, Theme Park Gary Stanley, Theme Park Linda L. Minner, Chamber Maxine Davis, May Greene Garden Fred Keller, KZIM Radio Jim Grebing called the meeting to order. Correction noted on the June minutes that Mike Halvorson made a motion not an amendment on the skateboard recommendation. Also, there was a typing error on Jim Logan's name on page two. A note on the Hazardous Waste Collection Day scheduled for October 1 and 2 that the tackle football games should not he closed down due to restricted areas requested. GUEST: A_ MAY GRLENE GARDEN — KIM BONE AND MAXINE DAVIS Jim Grebing informed the Board that the agreement from the Government Services Administration has been signed giving the May Greene Garden Association a lease on the May Greene property until June 1990 for no charge. Mrs. Maxine Davis and Kim Bone informed the group that there has been a May Green Association formed and the committee has obtained several rod iron pieces,and a bird bath that have been placed in the garden. The association will be holding an afternoon tee fund raiser at Dr. Ramsey's home, date to be announced. Park and Recreation Board August 8, 1988 'age 2 There will be a formal dedication in cooperation with the Riverfest next year for the May Greene Garden. The next meeting of the association will be held on August 15, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. at Colonial Federal. MEN'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL - JACK CONKLIN Mr. Conklin will be speaking at next month's meeting. C. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE; STREET TREE 'ORDINANCE - KEVIN GOVERO Kevin Govero, Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, explained the tree ordinance that the Beautification Committee is proposing for the City, pertaining to the City Tree Care. The Board Members will review the ordinance proposal and Jim Logan will represent the Board with their comments at the August 24 Beautification Committee meeting. THEME PARK - GARY HELWEGE, GARY STANLEY Mr. Helwege presented to the Park and Recreation Board a drawing of a proposed theme park that he and his partner, Gary Stanley would like to initiate. The park would contain 3-400 ft. water slides, 100 x 100 pool, raft pool, concession with an arcade, 18 hole mini golf course and a 800-1,000 ft. go-cart track to be located on the property between Arena Park Drive and Marie Louise. The cost of the first phase would be 8500-750,000. They requested a 15-20 year lease with a one - five year option, then the City would own the theme park. Because the proposed project would eliminate one or two girl softball diamonds, the partners are willing to donate two softball fields at some other location. Dr. R. A. Ritter announced his opposition to the project because the park is already overused, the need for green space, and the misuse of our city parks for commercial purposes. The Board decided to table the decision of the proposed theme park until further information could be obtained and public feedback is received concerning the theme park and its proposed location. OLD BUSINESS SKATEBOARD Mr. Bone informed the Board that the skateboard ramps plans have ,een ordered and the Park Department maintenance crew will be building the ramps. Park and Recreation Board lugust 8, 1988 .,age 3 The skateboard representatives and Mr. Bone agreed on Capaha Park tennis courts for the skateboard designated area. The donated ramps that the boys were going to place at the skateboard park have deteriorated because of overuse. B. STREET NAMES Mike Halvorson reported that he has been in contact with three different civic groups that are very interested in donating $1,000 to have a park street named after their club. The funding committee will develop a format for the civic clubs for their donations on the project. The format will go to the City Council for approval before adopted. NEW BUSINESS Chairman jGrehing suggested that this coming December will be an ideal time to have the City Planner to concentrate on making Arena Park Drive a one way street with the Independence Street construction nearing completion at that time. REPORTS 'EW PARK LAND COMMITTEE Jim Logan reported he and Kent Bratton reviewed the master plan which showed the areas of town where we have existing parks and the areas of town where parks are needed. Jim and Clay will now have to go to onsite locations and try to find available land that would be suitable for parks. The Superintendents gave a brief summary of the activities in their division for the past month. Chairman Grebing reported that there is no city ordinance on prosecuting minors on purchase or possession of cigerettes. Any prosecution would have to be done from the State. Chairman Grebing acknowledged receipt of a certified letter from Richard Cairns, Cape Soccer Club President, requesting use of Shawnee Soccer fields an the weekend of September 25 and 26. Chairman Grebing has been reassured from both CAYSA and the Cape Soccer Club representatives that there should not be any conflicts with the tournament scheduling. Mr. Bone added that the Soccer Club showed no interest in selling beer at the event this year. The swim pool committee will be meeting next week and will make report at the October meeting. Mr. Bone reported that the pavement overlay project in Arena Park has been postponed due to the unavailability of the proper asphaltic concrete mix. Parks and Recreation 'ugust 8, 1988 age 4 The Noon Optimist have donated $4,500 which the City will match to purchase a new playground assembly to be located at Cherry Hill in Capaha Park. It is hopeful that there will also be a new shelter built at the site. We have a couple a Board Members that terms will expire on October 29, 1988. They will need to notify Mr. Bone if they are interested in re -appointment. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Park and Recreation Secretary CAPE GADDVISSOORY PARK AND SEPTEMBER 21, 1988 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on September 21, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present Jim Grebing, Chairman Jim Logan, Vice -Chairman Bob Levy, Board Member Barbara Brune, Board Member Clay Cundiff, Board Member Mike Halvorson Board Member Larry Essner, hoard Member Steve Bone, Dir. Parks & Recr. Dayna Miles, Aquatic Supt. Dan Muser, Park Superintendent Rosie Gottlieb, Recr. Coordinator Scott Williams, Recr. Programmer Absent: Guest: Jackie Todd, Board Member Kent Bratton City Planner J. Crosnoe, Board Member Mark Bliss, �. E. Missourian Jim Grebing called the meeting to order. Correction noted on the August minutes that Larry Issuer was omitted from the present list. Motion was made to approve the minutes as corrected. OLD BUSINESS A. STREET NAMES - MIKE HALVORSON Mike Halvorson reported that he has several clubs interested in having a park street named after their civic club for the fee of 81,000. He will have a more concrete listing on how many clubs and streets will be contracted for street names by the next meeting. The Street Name Committee will meet to discuss some additional details pertaining to the project. NEW BUSINESS A. PARK PLANNING AND MIS01 LANEOUS - KENI BRAITON Kent Bratton gave a slide presentation on the Cape La Croix Project which would result in additional recreational areas for the City of Cape Girardeau. OLD BUSINESS A. SKATEBOARD Mr. Bone checked with MOPERM on the liability risks for the city in regards to having a skatepark in the city. They were totally against the skateboard park, but they would not say that we could not do it. If we should decide to have a skatepark there would be a definite PARK AND RECREATION September 22, 1988 Page 2 increase in our premimum. Mr. Bone checked with several other cities and discovered that they have several restrictions such as: safety equipment required, set hours of operation with fencing to enforce the closing hours. MOPERM stated that this type of enforcement would reduced the premimum. Mr. Bone is now waiting on MOPERM on the exact amount that they would charge. Steve will then present the project to the City Manager for his approval. B. MAY GREEN GARDEN The May Greene Garden Association will be having a benefit tea on Sunday, October 9 from 2- 4 p.m. We will start seeing some improvements soon from this and other projects that the association is undertaking to raise money. C. STREET TREE ORDINANCE Jim Logan and Larry Essner voiced the Park and Recreation Board's views pertaining to the street tree ordinance to the Beautification Committee of the Chamber of Comnerce.on August 24. D. FUN PARK Chairman Grebing briefly highlighted several letters that he and the Park and Recreation Department had received from the citizens of Cape Girardeau concerning the Fun Park in Arena Park. A majority of the responses from the letters indicated that it was a good idea to have a Fun park for the citizens of Cape, but they felt that it should not be in a city park. This was also the consensus of the committee that was formed to look into the Fun Park possibilities in our park. Bob Levy made the motion from the sub-committee that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board liked the idea of the Fun Park in the City of Cape Girardeau, but not located in a city park. If this venture is pursued, it should be through total private funding. Jim Logan seconded the motion. Motion passed. E. SWIMMING POOL COMMITTEE The swimming pool committee is compiling a report to be presented to the Parks and Recreation Board concerning the public pools future in Cape Girardeau. This report should be finalized by the December meeting for the Board's recommendation to the City Council. F. BOARD MEETING DATES The Park and Recreation Board meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of each month through December of this year. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Park and Recreation Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 19GB The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on Septemher 21, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Jim Grebing, Chairman Vi Jim Logan, ce-Chairman Bob Levy, Board Member Br Barbara une, Board Member Clay Cundiff, Board Member Mike Halvorson, Board Member Larry Essner, Board Member Steve Bone, Dir. Parks & Recr. Dayna Miles, Aquatic Supt. Dan Moser Park Superintendent Rosie Gottlieb, Recr. Coordinator Scott Williams, Recr. Programmer Absent: Guest: Jackie Todd, Board Member Kent Bratton, City Planner J. Crosnoe, Board Member Mark Bliss, S. E. Missourian Jim Grebing called the meeting to order. Correction noted on the August minutes that Larry Essner was omitted from the present list. Motion was made to approve the minutes as corrected. OLD BUSINESS A. STREET NAMES - MIKE HALVORSON Mike Halvorson reported that he has several clubs interested in having a park street named after their civic club for the fee of $1,000. He will have a more concrete listing on how many clubs and streets will be contracted for street names by the next meeting. The Street Name Committee will meet to discuss some additional details pertaining to the project. NEW BUSINESS A. PARK PLANNING AND MISCELLANEOUS - KENT BRATTON Kent Bratton gave a slide presentation on the Cape La Croix Project which would result in additional recreational areas for the City of Cape Girardeau. OLD BUSINESS A. SKATEBOARD Mr. Bone checked with MOPERM on the liability risks for the city in regards to having a skatepark in the city. They were totally against the skateboard park, but they would not say that we could not do it. If we should decide to have a skatepark there would be a definite PARK AND RECREATION September 22, 1988 Page 2 increase in our premimum. Mr. Bone checked with several other cities and discovered that they have several restrictions such as: safety equipment required, set hours of operation with fencing to enforce the closing hours. MOPERM stated that this type of enforcement would reduced the premimnm. Mr. Bone is now waiting on MOPERM on the exact amount that they would charge. Steve will then present the project to the City Manager for his approval. B. MAY GREEN GARDEN The May Greene Garden Association will be having a benefit tea on Sunday, October 9 from 2- 4 p.m. We will start seeing sane improvements soon from this and other projects that the association is undertaking to raise money. C. STREET TREE ORDINANCE Jim Logan and Larry Essner voiced the Park and Recreation Board's views pertaining to the street tree ordinance to the Beautification Committee of the Chamber of COUfforce_on August 24. D. FUN PARK Chairman Grebing briefly highlighted several letters that he and the Park and Recreation Department had received from the citizens of Cape Girardeau concerning the Fun Park In Arena Park. A majority of the responses from the letters indicated that it was a good idea to have a Fun park for the citizens of Cape, but they felt that it should not be in a city park. This was also the consensus of the committee that was formed to look into the Fun Park possibilities in our park. Bob Levy made the motion from the sub -committee that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board liked the idea of the Fun Park In the City of Cape Girardeau, but not located in a city park. If this venture is pursued, it should be through total private funding. Jim Logan seconded the motion. Motion passed. E. SWIMMING POOL. COMMITTEE The. swimming pool committee is compiling a report to be presented to the Parks and Recreation Board concerning the public pools future in Cape Girardeau. This report should be finalized by the December meting for the Board's recommendation to the City Council.. F. BOARD MEETING DATES The Park and Recreation Board meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of each month through December of this year. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Park and Recreation Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION /"24�1� ADVISORY BOARD MEETING October 19, 1988 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on October 19, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Jim Grebing, Chairman Steve Bone, Dir. Parks & Peer. Jim Logan, Vice -Chairman Dayna Miles Aquatic Supt. dark Jay Crosnoe, Board Member Dan Moser, Superintendent Jackie Todd, Board Member Rosie Gottlieb, Recr. Chord. Clay Cundiff, Board Member Absent: Larry Essner, Board Member Barbara Brune, Board Member Mike Halvorson, Board Member Bob Levy, Board Member Guest: Mark Bliss, S. E. Missourian Tim Singleton, Evening Optimist Jim Grebing called the meetino to order. Motion was made to approve the minutes as mailed. Tim Singleton, representing the Evening Optimist Club informed the Park and Recreation Board that the Evening Optimist Club is supportive of the removal of the chandelier lights from the A. C. Brase Arena. Also, that they would help financially if needed, to make the building a multi -use building. Mr. Bone acknowledged that there are several other groups that were willing to help. Clay Cundiff made a motion that they support the multi -use lighting system in the A. C. Brase Arena. Jim Logan seconded the motion. Motion passed. J. D. Crosnoe was the lone dissenting vote. OLD BUSINESS A. STREET NAMES - MIKE HALVORSON Mike Halvorson was not present to make his report. B. MAY GREENE GARDEN - JIM LOGAN Jim Logan reported that Round Up has been sprayed on the existing grass and Foeste Nursery has volunteered to come in and spread rye grass. The planting of trees and shrubs will take place throughout the winter. All the stumps have been removed and the water line has been installed. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 19, 1988 Page 2 C. MEETING DATES The Park and Recreation Board meeting nights will be changed tentatively to the third Tuesday for the months of November and December to accomodate the request made by the City Council for use of the Council Chambers on the third Wednesday of each month. D. BOARD APPOINTMENT Barbara Brune has asked not to be re -appointed. The Board felt that another woman should fill the vacancy. NEW BUSINESS A. CAPAHA FIELD IMPROVEMENTS The renovation of the Capaha Ballfield is underway with the installing of infield grass being done by Southeast Missouri State University. B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Clay Cundiff will get a list of board members interested in serving as officers on the Board for the next board meeting in November. OTHER BUSINESS Jim Grebing made a motion that the Park and Recreation Board support the sales tax proposed by the City; second made by Jackie Todd. Motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Park and Recreation Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARK AND RECREATION �121U� ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 1 Novenber 15, 1988 The Cape Girardeau Park and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on November 15, 1988 at the City Hall Council Chambers: Present: Jim Grebing, Chairman Jim Logan, Vice -Chairman Jay Crosnoe, Board Member Jackie Todd, Board Member Bob Levy, Board Member Larry Essner, Board Member Pat Newbern, Board Member Absent: Steve Bone, Dir. Parks & Recr. Dan Moser, Park Superintendent Rosie Gottlieb, Recr. Coord. Scott Williams Recr. Programmer Tonya Carter, Cvlerk-T past Marcia Stone, Park & Recr. Seer. Guest: Mike Halvorson, Board Member Mark Bliss, S. E. Missourian Clay Cundiff, Board Member Barbara Brune, Past Board Member Greg Brune, Tackle Football Kevin Ford, Capaha Field Improvement Committee Jess Bolen, Capaha Field Improvement Committee Chairman Jim Grebing called the meeting to order requesting any corrections to the minutes. Clarification that Jim Grebing presented a resolution supporting sales tax for flood control was needed. J. Crosnoe's re -appointment to the Board was emitted from the minutes. Jackie Todd approved the minutes as corrected. Larry Essner seconded the motion. Motion passed. Pat Newbern was welcomed as our new board member replacing Barbara Brune who declined re -appointment. Pat gave a brief summary of her background. She has been a resident of Cape Girardeau all of her life and is presently working on her Masters at Southeast Missouri State University and working at Cottonwood Treatment Center. GUEST Jim Grebing presented a recognition plaque to Barbara Brune for her three years of service on the Parks and Recreation Board. A. YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL- Greg Brune Greg Brune, representing the Tackle Football League of Cape Girardeau informed the Board that the league started in 1980. The league now has 120 boys and girls participating from grades 5, 6, and 7. Parks and Recreation Board November 15, 1988 Page 2 Mr. Brune presented a proposal for a service road located inside the track area between the pony league field and girl's softball field. He felt that this would eliminate the ruts that occur each year during fair week and truck pulls because there is no designated area for vehicles to enter into the inside of the track during inclement weather. The Board suggested that Mr. Brune contact the Fair Board President, Don Strorneyer, to work out the agreement on access areas to be used. B. CAPAHA FIELD IMPROVEMENTS - Kevin Ford and Jess Bolen Capaha Field Improvement Committee Kevin Ford enlightened the board on the present status of the Improvements to Capaha Field made by the committee. The committee has been seeking corporate sponsors to fund improvements to the fields. Mr. Ford requested permission to place professional advertisments on 10-12 panels on the outfield fence advertising their cooperate sponsors. The panels would be painted white on the back side and would be taken down during the off season. The advertising space will cost $1,000 for two years. Larry Essner made a motion that the Board adopt the Capaha Field Improvement Committee's proposal to sell signage for panels on the Capaha Field under the stipulation that the erection plan site design and advertisements be approved by the Director of darks and Recreation. Bob Levy seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS A. MEETING DATES AND TIMES The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, for the next meeting. Starting January, the Board will meet on the second Monday of each month at City Hall Council Chambers at 7 p.m. B. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS After much discussion, the board decided that the Capital Improvement List that will be submitted for 1989-1994 would be as follows: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD November 15, 1988 Page 3 Capital Improvements 1989-1994 Top Ten Prioritized 1. Capaha Lagoon Renovation-Capaha Park 6. Shawnee Park Master Plan 2. Softball Complex-Shawnee Park 7. Swimming Pool 3. Park Maintenance Building 8. Old Lorimier Renovation 4. Community Center 9. Park Trees 5. Capaha Ballfield-Capaha Park 10. Park Acquisition-North & West side of City C. PARK STREET NAMES A letter was presented that was composed by Mike Halvorson to be sent out to the various clubs. Jackie Todd made the motion that the letter be put in final form with the noted corrections and presented to the funding committee and Steve Bone for approval. Jim Logan seconded the motion. Motion passed with opposition by J. Crosnoe. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The nomination's committee submitted the present slate of officers for re-election for 1988-89, those being: Jim Grebing, Chairman; Jim Logan, Vice -Chairman; and Jackie Todd, Secretary. Bob Levy moved that we accept the slate of officers, as presented by Clay Clundiff and the nomination committee, be accepted. Larry Essner seconded the motion. Motion passed. CQTIITTEE REPORTS A. FUNDING C"ITTEE Larry Essner was appointed as Chairman for the Funding Committee, replacing Barbara Brune. Mike Halvorson and Jim Grebing will be serving on the committee also. The funding committee will need to work on obtaining a not-for-profit status and the street name project. B. NEW PARKS LAND COMMITTEE Patricia Newbern was assigned to work with Chairman Jim Logan and Clay Cundiff on possible new park land acquisition. This committee will need to explore further the possibilities of obtaining park land in the Woodland Hills area and the land proposed by Jim Limbaugh on Mt. Auburn Road. Parks and Recreation Board November 15, 1988 Page 4 C. EXISTING LAND Jackie Todd and his committee will need to work on the Cape La Croix Cross, Old Lorimier Cemetery renovation, playground eouipment, Cape Rock Park and skateboard facilities projects this caning year. The superintendents gave a brief report of activities in each of their areas. 01HALRIM Jim Grebing submitted a letter of congratulations to the City Council on their successful election results on the sale tax proposal for flood control, from the Parks and Recreation Board. Announcement was made by Steve Bone, that with the help of Public Work's Director, Guy Lowes, approval has been made for the National Guard to start work on building the West End Boulevard Shawnee Soccer Field parking lot. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Park and Recreation Secretary