N. Park & Recreation Advisory Board

UNAPPROVED VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD JANUARY 9, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present - Chairperson Maureen Degen, Board Members Al Froehde, Mike Hilt, Janet Kremer, Kathy Kozlowski, and Teri Pytel. Absent – Spring Green. Staff present - Park and Recreation Director Perkins. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION made by Al Froehde, seconded by Teri Pytel, to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2006 Park Advisory Board as submitted. Voice vote, AYES have it. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Trustee Tom Bondi commended the Park Advisory Board for wonderful job they did last year and said the plans for the improvements to Paulus and Staples Parks are fabulous. Chair Degen said Director Perkins led the charge on these projects, and he has done a great job. ITEMS FOR REVIEW/ DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: Paulus Park OSLAD Grant Projects: Director Perkins summarized the items discussed regarding Paulus Park at the December 14, 2006, meeting with staff and representatives from Thompson Dyke & Associates (TD&A). A transformer will be required because there is not sufficient power at the existing concession building for the sprayground recirculating system. Director Perkins said the additional electrical power will be used for the concession stand and have other uses besides powering the recirculating system. Director Perkins will contact ComEd to see if he can coordinate the electrical work and get the process started. TD&A has submitted drawings and specifications to the Illinois Department of Public Health for swimming facility construction permit review and is waiting for approval. Once approval is received, staff will go out to bid immediately. Four colored sprayground designs were presented and reviewed. Staff and the majority of the Park Advisory Board preferred the Island Hopping design while some members preferred Bubble Fizz. Chair Degen said either of the two designs would be acceptable. Staples Park OSLAD Grant Projects: Director Perkins summarized the items discussed regarding Staples Park at the December 14, 2006, meeting with staff and representatives from TD&A. Director Perkins has spoken with Dave Creagh of LZBSA and discussed the construction schedule and how it could Park and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes, January 9, 2007 2 impact parking and the availability of fields. Mr. Creagh assured him they could work around the construction. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources must approve the playground plans for ADA compliance. Then bids will go out on May 1, and construction will begin at the end of July according the proposed schedule. Breezewald Pier Update: Director Perkins provided an update and said the existing pier has been removed. 2007 OSLAD Grant Application Projects: Director Perkins summarized the letter from TD&A dated December 22, 2006, where they suggest potential projects for the upcoming 2007 OSLAD grant program. They recommend acquiring the parcel of land that is available immediately adjacent to the south of Paulus Park to allow space to construct a community center. Director Perkins said he discussed this recommendation with Administrator Dixon and he was unsure what the status of the parcel was and did not recommend pursuing it. TD&A also recommended acquiring and developing Lions Park, which is owned and maintained by the Lions Club. Administrator Dixon also did not recommend pursuing this because the Lions Club has not been approached about selling their property. TD&A also recommended redeveloping Bristol Trails Park. Discussion followed on the goals of the Park Advisory Board and what options should be pursued. There was strong support for the community center. Chair Degen and Director Perkins will discuss land acquisition with Administrator Dixon. There was interest in the parcel adjacent to Paulus Park, the Lake Zurich Assembly Church, and District 95’s Annex Building. There was agreement that the community center, land acquisition and/or sale of public property, and park development merited more research and possibly a special meeting. Director Perkins said the Bristol Trails project is a small project and he highly recommends pursuing the OSLAD funding since funds are currently available. MOTION made by Al Froehde, seconded by Mike Hilt, to recommend the Public Works Committee authorize the necessary work to prepare an OSLAD Grant request for the redevelopment of Bristol Trails Park. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. ITEMS ATTACHED: The following items were reviewed. Director Perkins said the Public Works Committee recommended approval by the Board of Trustees for the Relay for Life request, the purchase of new sandboxes, and the ordinance for beach use that he had made minor changes to. He was asked by Trustee McAvoy to research the purchase of a snow gun to maintain the snow on the sledding hill. Chair Degen asked Director Perkins to give some thought to adapting programming so existing and new programs are more successful and following up to find out why when they are not. She would like this information to be put Park and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes, January 9, 2007 3 in writing possibly in the form of a report. Director Perkins said he is currently reviewing programming and marketing. • Update Memorandum to Park Advisory Board • Recreation & Maintenance Quarterly Reports • Report from Director to Village Administrator • Park Improvement Fund Reserve for December • Recreation Programs Bottom Line Revenue Report • Updated List of “To Do” Items in Park • 2007 Promenade Series – Agreement with Cultural Arts Connection • 2007 Relay for Life Request for Approval Memo • Purchase of New Sandboxes – Request for Approval Memorandum ADJOURNMENT: MOTION made by Kathy Kozlowski, seconded by Mike Hilt, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Submitted by: Janet McKay, Recording Secretary Approved by: __________________________________