Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 1986 - 03/10 - RegularMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MARCH 10, 1986 - 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT•
Don Proeschel, Chairman
Mickey Christakos
Clint Miller, Vice -Chairman
Richard Saunders
Gary Edstrom
MEMBERS ABSENT•
Helen Johnson, Secretary
David Medina
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Mark Thornton, Director of Parks and Recreation
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Proeschel, called the meeting to
order at 7:30 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes from February 10, 1986, Regular
Called Meeting.
MOTION: There was a motion made by Clint Miller
and seconded by Mickey Christakos to
approve the Minutes as noted. The
motion carried, 5 for, 0 against.
III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Spring Activities
Mark Thornton announced that 10 teams had
signed up for the Spring Volleyball League,
with games beginning Monday evening, March
17. Spring Softball games begin on March
31, and sign ups are currently underway.
Games will be played at Hillside and Jupiter
Ballfields.
Director Thornton indicated that Ford Pool
would open on May 24, 1986, and that he is
currently pursuing sponsors for Grand
Opening activities.
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Thornton reported that the Summer Day
Camp programs were currently in the
planning stages and that there were
plans to include a Kiddie Camp as
well as a Fish Camp this year.
H.
Greenbelt/Linear Park Study
Thornton reported that there was a Public
Meeting scheduled for 7;30 p.m., March
11, 1986. At this time the consultant
will present the Research and Analysis
portion of the Study, plus indicate
the direction they are going with the
Study. This will present an opportunity
for public input.
C.
Sesquicentennial Committee
Thornton indicated that the Committee was
continuing to meet on a regular basis, with
ideas for fundraisers being discussed.
The Gift Catalog is in the process of being
printed and prepared, for distribution.
Chairman Proeschel reported that there were
three main fundraisers currently being planned.
He indicated that sometime in June they were
planning a Sesquicentennial Fair, with possible
activities including rides, auction and/or
rummage sale. July was selected for a City
Picnic and Concert, with a Fun House being
planned for October.
IV. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS AT FORD PARK
Thornton presented a slide show of the progress
at Ford Park since the last Parks and Recreation
Hoard Meeting. Construction is currently on
schedule and Thornton indicated that the pool
should be completed within six weeks time.
Mickey Christakos questioned whether or not the
staffing process had begun. Thornton indicated
that applications were being accepted and that
currently the Department had seven applications
for the seven positions. Staffing should be
completed by late March, or early April.
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Chairman Proeschel questioned the feasibility
of maintaining the pool operation through
September or October. Thornton indicated that
once school began in the fall, it would not be
financially sound to continue maintenance and
chemical levels in the pool with the drop in
attendance.
Clint Miller questioned the offering of swimming
lessons. Thornton reported that we would be
offering Red Cross Swimming Classes at the pool
along with possible swim team activities, adult
swim times, and toddler and parent programs.
REVIEW AND DISCUSS EXAMPLE POLICY MANUALS
Thornton requested the Board Members to review
specifically the Table of Contents in each of
the examples presented from other cities, to
gain a basic format understanding of what Allen
needs to have. Clint Miller questioned if the
department would have an interim policy regarding
operations of the pool ready by opening day.
Thornton indicated that there would definitely
be interim guidelines presented to the Board
prior to the opening of Ford Pool.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Director Thornton announced that Senator Benson
had contacted the Allen American with an
announcement of a federal grant of $957,313 for
the City of Allen. Specifically, the remainder
of the funding for Ford Park. Thornton indicated
that with the funding being made available now,
Ford Park could be completed by the end of 1986.
Gary Edstrom indicated the concern of residents in
the Rolling Hills Park neighborhood over the steep
drop off area in that park and the safety of small
children. Thornton indicated that landscape
barriers would be installed this week to deter
access to the area in question. He also indicated
that the drainage ditch area causing concern was
under the State Highway jurisdiction and could
therefore not be altered by the City.
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VII. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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These minutes approved as read this qday of
1986.
Don Proeschel, Chairman
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He en Johnson) Secretary
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