City of
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
MINUTES
November 13, 2006
Present: Commissioners D. Amarotico, Gardiner, Lewis, Rosenthal; Director Robertson; Superintendent Gies; Superintendent Teige; Facilities Manager Lang
Absent: Commissioner Eggers; City Council Liaison A. Amarotico
Rosenthal called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. at the Parks Office,
PRESENTATION ON PRELIMINARY SITING STUDY OF CROWSON II AND ASHLAND LOOP ROAD RESERVOIRS
Pieter Smeenk, Associate Engineer in Public Works, reported that his department had been working on a proposal to increase the City’s water storage capacity and stated that the two proposed locations for the tanks fall within Open Space Plan properties, under the jurisdiction of Parks. He informed the commission of their location and construction as well as proposed timelines for the projects.
Smeenk showed diagrams and photos of the proposed tanks and sites for the reservoirs, stating that Public Works is limited in terms of land options for such projects, since the containers must be placed at a certain elevation. In terms of timelines, he reported that the smaller Crowson tank would be installed in the upcoming budget year while the larger
FEES AND CHARGES DISCUSSION (SPORTS FIELDS)
Teige reviewed the information she prepared for the meeting and indicated her intention to focus on sports field fees during the evening’s discussion. She reported that an informational letter was sent to all field users asking for their input and that the commission received field usage policies, proposed field allocation procedures, and requirements and recommendations prior to the study session. She reviewed the information regarding field usage costs per tournament and per usage of lights.
Teige indicated that sports teams pay $25 per usage of lights and recommended retaining the current fees. In terms of fees for field use, she reported that teams are charged $15 per day during tournaments and recommended raising the fee to $20 per team per day.
Public Input
John Auzenne,
Jeanne Chouard,
Terry Doyle, 462 Allison, spoke in support of allowing senior slow pitch softball at the
Don Senestraro,
Discussion Among Commissioners
Commissioners asked Teige and Lang about billing for lights and they reported that users are billed once per month. Gies stated that staff was in the process of researching a new computerized control system wherein users would enter a password to activate the lights, notifying staff of their use, which would allow for better monitoring of use and improved billing and scheduling.
Commissioners concurred with Teige’s fee recommendations. Rosenthal asked Senestraro to make a formal proposal to the commission regarding his request for additional fields and a lighting extension.
ICE RINK REQUEST
Stan Shulster, 165 Pilot View, requested permission to use the Darex Family Ice Rink for ninety minutes on December 20 for a festival on ice that would be open to the public but sponsored by a local organization. He further requested permission to place a block of ice, sculpted in the shape of a menorah, onto the ice. He stated that food and beverages would be served off the ice for participants within the organization and that event-specific music would be played through the sound system.
Discussion Among Commissioners
Commissioners asked Mr. Shulster to prepare a formal request and deliver it to the Parks office by Wednesday for inclusion in commission packets, and to attend the November regular meeting the following Monday to present his request.
Robertson directed the commissioners’ attention to the draft agreement proposed by Parks to Schools for the maintenance of school grounds and playing fields within
Discussion Among Commissioners
Commissioners asked Robertson about the School District’s suggestion that Parks pay for the irrigation of Briscoe and
Rosenthal reported that the cities of
Robertson reported discussing the policy with the Parks and Recreation Director in
The commission directed staff to place the topic on the agenda for the November 20 regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT – By consensus, with no further business, Rosenthal adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Susan Dyssegard,