PR 10-27-88 MinPARKS/RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
OCTOBER 27, 1988
PRESENT: CATHY SAVAGE, CHAIRMAN
NADINE TOLOS
BRET SEGREST
CYNTHIA COOMBS
BILL GOEBEL,DIRECTOR, PARKS & RECREATION
ALSO: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
ABSENT: VACANCY - DISTRICT #2
1. Chairman, Cathy Savage called the special meeting to order
at 7:04 PM.
Ms. Savage turned the meeting over to Bill Goebel inasmuch
as he needed to explain the Concept Plan of Candyland Park to
the Board.
2. Mr. Goebel thanked all for attending and advised the
members that the meeting had been advertised for public
participation.
Mr. Goebel posted the plan for all to view and explained
that this was only the Concept Plan and the design was
flexible, so that he would be happy to receive input from
each member.
3. There was a general discussion of the plan after Mr.
Goebel's presentation. Recommendations were made and Mr.
Seagrest posted his copy of the plan which showed re-routing
Grant Street to run along the East Side of the park.
Motion made by Mr. Segrest, Seconded by Ms. Tolos to
further explore the possibility of re-routing Grant Street.
Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
4. Discussion regarding desired changes on the current Concept
Plan continued and all Board members agreed on the following
recommendations:
a. Relocate main parking area.
b. Delete existing tennis courts.
c. Move tennis/basketball courts to the South side of the
park, with a small parking area.
d. Relocate playground from S.E.Corner to the S.W.Corner of
the park.
e. Reduce parking lot to the small park to a 10/15 car
limit with no tree removal.
f. Turn the ball field one quarter turn, counter clockwise
on the plan.
g. Add a swimming pool on the next plan.
h. Show sidewalks running through the park and around
perimeter.
5. Mr. Goebel advised members of the Board that he would check
into arranging a special meeting of the City Commission to
discuss re-routing Grant Street.
6. After additional discussion, the members decided that when
the revised plan was finalized, the phasing of the plan would
be determined.
7. Motion by Ms. Coombs, Seconded by Mr. Segrest to adjourn
the meeting.
8. The meeting adjourned at 9:16 PM. The next meeting will be
held on November 15, 1988.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eva Neisler, Secretary