N. Park & Recreation Advisory Board

APPROVED VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD JUNE 12, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present - Chairperson Maureen Degen, Board Members Phil Dlatt, Al Froehde, Spring Green, Mike Hilt, Kathy Kozlowski, and Teri Pytel. Staff present - Park and Recreation Director Perkins. Also present – Trustee Taylor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mike Hilt asked that a correction be made to the spelling of Paul Fyle’s name. MOTION made by Spring Green, seconded by Al Froehde, to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2007 Park Advisory Board as corrected. Voice vote, AYES have it. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: - None ITEMS FOR REVIEW: Playground Replacements – Update: Director Perkins displayed and reviewed the colored schematic for the playgrounds purchased for Braemar and Quail Run parks. He listed the schedule for completion which will begin on July 11 and should take approximately two weeks for the completion of each park. Al Froehde asked if stainless steel chains were available. Director Perkins will follow up. Future Playground Replacements – Discussion: Director Perkins suggested various parks to be considered for playground equipment replacement next year. There was agreement that Warwick, Chestnut Corners, and Sparrow Ridge parks should be considered for equipment replacement next year, and Director Perkins was asked to pursue the plan. Paulus Park OSLAD Grant Projects – Update: Director Perkins provided an update on the construction at Paulus Park. They are having some difficulties moving the prefabricated building into the park, and there has been some damage to the asphalt caused by the truck and crane. The permit from the State of Illinois for the sprayground has not been approved although all the information was submitted by the Village in a timely fashion. The Park Advisory Board asked Director Park and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes, June 12, 2007 2 Perkins to put more pressure on the State to approve the permit so the plan could proceed. Al Froehde asked that the roots of the oak trees be aerated and fed to preserve the trees. Director Perkins said he agreed and planned to take action in the fall. Staples Park OSLAD Grant Projects – Update: The site plan and the project estimate were briefly reviewed. Director Perkins said Thompson Dyke & Associates recommended the elimination of certain items to lower the projected cost from over $830,000 to $810,805. The outfield fence for Field #2 will not be replaced, there will be a slight reduction in the number of trees, there will be one bike rack instead of two, and there will be fewer trash receptacles. Director Perkins was asked to look into a grant/funding source for bike racks to see if the program was still available. The revisions and the proposed cost of the project were acceptable to the Park Advisory Board. Bristol Trails Park Master Plan Concept – Update: Director Perkins referred to his memorandum to Administrator Dixon dated May 9, 2007 that was presented to the Public Works Committee at their May 14, 2007 meeting. The Committee and the Board of Trustees approved the Bristol Trails Park Master Plan. Director Perkins then provided a brief update on the proposal that will be submitted for consideration for an OSLAD grant. ITEMS ATTACHED: The following items were reviewed. • Update memo to Park & Recreation Advisory Board • Park Improvement Fund Reserve (May) • Recreation Programs Bottom Line Revenue Report (8/06 – 4/07) • Mollie’s Report Card (April - May) • Lake Zurich Marathon – Compensating Amenities Director Perkins will check and clarify certain items on the Revenue Report. He reviewed a letter from Marathon/Old Rand Gas to Village Planner Gadde dated May 10, 2007, that listed compensating amenities that Marathon is willing to provide as part of their building project at 1125 S. Old Rand Road. They will donate $1,000 for two benches that will be placed at Countryside West Park and $1,500 for new park trees. Director Perkins said Discussions with developers regarding compensating amenities are an on-going process. OTHER BUSIINESS: Director Perkins said he will offer the newly-created maintenance position to a candidate this week. He is in the process of interviewing for former Recreation Supervisor Pietrini’s position. A brief discussion followed about staffing shortages and Park and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes, June 12, 2007 3 the Park Advisory Board again stated their strong support for adequate staffing for the Park and Recreation Department. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION made by Al Froehde, seconded by Spring Green, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Submitted by: Janet McKay, Recording Secretary Approved by: __________________________________ 7/17/07