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Corrected VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD NOVEMBER 13, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present - Chairperson Maureen Degen, Board Members Al Froehde, Kathy Kozlowski, and Teri Pytel. Excused – Phil Dlatt, Mike Hilt, and Spring Green. Staff present - Park and Recreation Director Perkins. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION made by Al Froehde, seconded by Kathy Kozlowski, to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2007 Park Advisory Board as submitted. Voice vote, AYES have it. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: - None ITEMS FOR REVIEW/DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: Check Presentation from Braemar Homeowners Organization – Randy Hahn, President: Randy Hahn presented a check in the amount of $510 for the purchase of a bench at the new playground. He thanked the Park Advisory Board for the wonderful improvements to the park. Oak Ridge Marsh Conservation Group – Update/Discussion: Judi Thode, 52 Robertson Road, updated the Park Advisory Board on the planning for the Oakwood Marsh restoration project. Director Perkins said staff is in the process of gathering bids for the contracted work. It was decided that Judi’s volunteer group could begin work in December to begin cleanup and had permission to work on the first and third weekends. Judi confirmed that they would only clear buckthorn. Staples Park OSLAD Grant Projects: Director Perkins provided an update on the Staples Park improvements. A construction meeting with staff and TD&A representatives was held. The walking path and parking lot will be completed in the spring when the asphalt companies reopen. Sewer work for the parking should begin soon. Paulus Park OSLAD Grant Projects: Director Perkins provided an update on the Paulus Park improvements. A construction meeting with staff and TD&A representatives was held. There is electricity now, but there Park and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes, November 13, 2007 2 was an error on the pumps that were ordered by the contractor. At the latest, the correct pumps will be installed this spring. Landscaping along the shoreline and seeding and restoration along the pathways was completed. 2008 Family Day/Fireworks/ Discussion/Recommendation: Director Perkins said the Fourth of July is a Friday and asked if the Family Day and fireworks should be on Friday or Saturday. The Park Advisory Board recommended the fireworks be held on Friday, the Fourth of July. 2008 Advisory Board Meetings/Discussion/Recommendation: Director Perkins presented the proposed dates for the 2008 Park Advisory Board meetings. He suggested the meetings be held on the second Tuesday of the month again this year with the exception of the July meeting, which would be on the third Tuesday. He recommended the meetings begin at 7:00 instead of 7:30 p.m. Discussion followed. Chair Degen said it would be difficult for her to make the meeting at 7:00, but she would agree to the preference of the Park Advisory Board. The 7:00 meeting time will be tried and moved back to 7:30 if it does not work out. MOTION made by Teri Pytel, seconded by Al Froehde, to recommend the proposed meeting dates be accepted. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. OTHER ISSUES: Vandalism at Skate Park – Director Perkins described the damage from vandalism at the skate park. Holiday Inn Compensating Amenities – Chair Degen request a list of compensating amenities for the new Holiday Inn hotel project. She would like it reviewed to see if an interior fence in Paulus Park can be considered. Tree Damage - Director Perkins provided an update on the damage to trees done by beavers and steps that are being taken to address this problem. Paulus Park Special Events - Trustee Branding asked that the number of special events at Paulus Park be reviewed with consideration given to limiting them and the fees to be further reviewed. Discussion followed. ITEMS ATTACHED: The following items were reviewed. • Update memo to Park & Recreation Advisory Board • Park Improvement Fund Reserve (October) • SRA Tax Levy Projects – 2007 – Update • SRA Tax Levy – 2008 – Projections • Recreation and Maintenance Quarterly Reports Park and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes, November 13, 2007 3 ADJOURNMENT: MOTION made by Teri Pytel, seconded by Kathy Kozlowski, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Submitted by: Janet McKay, Recording Secretary Approved by: __________________________________ 12/18/07