PR 03-13-89 Min73
LONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
MARCH 13, 1989
WORK SESSION
Present: Mayor Hardy
Commissioner Bullington
Commissioner Poelking
Bret Segrest, Parks & Rec. Advisory Board
Kay Gamble, Parks & Rec. Advisory Board
Pat Hockenberry, Parks & Rec. Advisory Board
Mary Volkening, Parks & Rec. Advisory Board
Bill Goebel, Director, Parks & Recreation
Donald L, Terry, Acting City Administrator
Geri Zambri, Deputy City Clerk
Richard S. Taylor, Jr., City Attorney
Absent: Deputy Mayor Farach
1. Mayor Hardy called a joint work session of the City Commission
and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to order at 7:30 P.M.
2. Mayor Hardy introduced Kay Gamble, newly appointed member of
the Advisory Board. The Board members discussed their reasons for
the requested change of hours for parks and the need for
clarification of permission being granted for change of hours for
special events. Mayor Hardy stated he believed the ordinance as
now written clearly outlined how permission was granted for time
changes for special events and explained that when Candyland was
in operation, park hours would then have to be addressed as
Candyland would be a fully lighted park. The Commission agreed
with Mayor Hardy.
Mr. Goebel explained that the original survey had been recertified
and the wooded area to the north had been included in the new
survey. Mr. Goebel stated the survey reconfirmed that the area
omitted on the Glatting Lopez plan was part of the Park property.
There was discussion regarding whether the area omitted on the
Glatting Plan should be included or reserved, at this time, and
possibly be considered for use as a Cemetery if the need arose.
The Commission agreed not to include this portion of land in the
park at this time, but to reserve for future decision as to whether
it should be used for park or platted for use as a Cemetery.
Mr. Goebel presented some alternatives to the present plan
regarding positions of the fields, parking, concession stand and
entrances to park. The Commission and Advisory Board agreed to the
revisions as presented. Mr. Goebel said he would have the plan
revised.
The Commission requested a cost estimate of all the improvements
shown on the plan. A Joint Work Session of the City Commission and
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was scheduled for 5:30 P.M. on
April 3, 1989. Mr. Goebel said he would have the cost estimate for
the meeting.
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Mrs. Hockenberry informed Mr. Goebel that children playing in the
leagues on the Reiter Park field are running into the street after
the balls and creating a dangerous situation. Mr. Goebel stated
he would advise the President of the League to have the problem
corrected. Mrs. Volkening stated the shrubbery around City Hall
has fungus. Commissioner Bullington advised Mrs. Volkening to
contact Mr. Terry, in the future, with problems and suggestions.
Mrs. Volkening asked if there was a problem with a person donating
time to the parks and stated she would consider donating some of
her free time to working in the parks. Mr. Taylor suggested
checking the City's insurance coverage. Mr. Terry said he would
check on it.
Mrs. Volkening handed out brochures showing Christmas ornaments for
decorating street lighting poles. The Commission was receptive to
the idea and agreed the program could be implemented on a small
scale and increased each year. Mr. Goebel stated the Shriners had
contacted him regarding participation in the next Christmas Parade
provided there was no conflict with the date and their schedule.
Mr. Goebel said he would have them coordinate with Mrs. Volkening
regarding the date.
Mayor Hardy stated the month of April is Arbor Month and a
Proclamation would be read at the first meeting in April. He
stated the City would apply for the designation of Tree City USA,
citing one of the requirments to be designated Tree City USA was
to designate a park area. Mayor Hardy suggested that the wooded
area north of Candyland be designated Arbor Park. Mayor Hardy
suggested the area be spruced up by mulching a parking area,
putting in some picnic tables and grills and having a sign put at
the entrance. The Commission agreed and scheduled Saturday, April
8, 1989, 10:00 A.M. for the dedication ceremony.
Mr. Segrest advised the Commission that Mrs. Cathy Lodding has been
maintaining a small park at the end of Pelican Street and even
decorates for the holidays. The Commission agreed that a
Proclamation be prepared proclaiming Cathy Lodding Day. The
Commission requested that the Homeowner Associations be contacted
regarding the Arbor Park dedication.
3. Meeting adjourned at 9:27 P.M.
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Mayor, City of Lo wood, Florida
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk