PR 11-15-88 MinPARKS/RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
NOVEMBER 15,1988
PRESENT: CATHY SAVAGE - CHAIRMAN
NADINE TOLOS
CYNTHIA COOMBS
BILL GOEBEL, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
ABSENT: BRET SEGREST
VACANCY - DISTRICT #2
GUEST: MARY VOLKENING
1. The meting was called to order by Cathy Savage at 7:04 PM.
2. Motion/Ms. Tolos, Seconded/Ms. Savage, to approve the
Minutes dated 10/27/88.
3. There were no invited guests.
4. Mary Volkening introduced herself to the Board members.
Ms. Volkening will be filling the vacancy from District 2, on
the Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, upon approval by the City
Commiss ion .
5. Director's Report
a. Mr. Goebel reminded all members that a Work Session will
be held November 17, 1988 with the City Commissioners, to
discuss the plans for Candyland Park.
He advised that after an agreement is made between the
Board and the Commissioners, the plan will go to the architect
for the final drawing.
The Board will then commence to phase the approved
plan into a final, outlined 5 year procedure.
Mr. Goebel notified the Board that the request for the
$120,000 grant for Candyland Park was mailed and approval
should be received by late February or early March.
b. The season for the Longwood Babe Ruth Baseball League
and Soft Ball Leagues will be over in December.
c. Dance classes have had an increase in participation.
d. They have had a lower enrollment than expected for
tennis lessons, however, it is anticipated that it will
increase when the new park is lighted. Tennis classes are
currently being held Monday and Wednesday afternoons and
Saturday mornings for ages 7 through Adult.
e. The lights at the ball field in Candyland Park will be
taken down the first of the year.
f) The City will provide a float for Santa Claus for the
Christmas Parade to be held December 3, 1988.
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Cathy Savage inquired as to when the city would be
removing the aluminum pipes at Candyland Park. Mr. Goebel
explained that this was a Public Works function and she would
need to check with them.
b. Nadine Tolos requested that Mr. Goebel furnish the Board
with the expiration dates of each member's term.
c. Ms. Tolos asked if the Parks/Recreation Advisory Board
could make recommendations for the Summer Program. Mr. Goebel
advised that input would be appreciated however, explained that
expansion of attendance is impossible due to the existing
facilities. Ms. Tolos recommended that additional programs,
such as dance and tennis lessons, be offered at the Summer
Program at an additional charge.
d. Ms. Tolos requested that signs with new park hours be
erected immediately. Mr. Goebel agreed that this needs to be
done and he will check with the Sign Dept. at Public Works.
e. A general discussion was
equipment and irrigation systems in
Mr. Goebel agreed that this would
year prior to any major projects
Goebel explained the bidding procedu
to their inquiry.
held on ordering the new
other parks of the city.
be done the first of the
at Candyland Park. Mr.
re to the Board in response
f. Board members discussed the upcoming Work Shop with the
City Commissioners. Mr. Goebel explained the procedure that
would take place to finalize the plans.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Ms. Tolos inquired if the Board fell under the Sunshine
Amendment. Mr. Goebel said he would check this out and notify
the members. Mrs. Tolos requested that a copy of the
Amendment be furnished to her.
b. A general discussion was held by all members on future
needs of the city, including acquiring additional land for a
large park, preferably on a lake. Board members said they
would like to see research done on other area cities that have
implemented voluntary park projects far their input.
8. Motion to adjourn by Ms. Tolos/ Seconded by Ms. Coombs. The
meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. The next meeting is 12/13/88.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eva Neisler, Secretary