N. Park & Recreation Advisory Board

Corrected VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 12, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present - Chairperson Maureen Degen, Board Members Phil Dlatt, Al Froehde, Spring Green, and Mike Hilt. Excused - Kathy Kozlowski, and Teri Pytel. Staff present - Park and Recreation Director Perkins. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION made by Mike Hilt, seconded by Al Froehde, to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2008 Park Advisory Board as submitted. Voice vote, AYES have it. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Volunteer Recognition – Bob Warren and Mollie: Mollie and her owner Bob Warren were both present and given gifts and a certificate of appreciation for their excellent work as “goose chasers” at Paulus Park. Future Park Master Plans/OSLAD Grant Presentation with Ben Kutscheid of Thompson Dyke & Associates: Mr. Kutscheid gave a presentation and highlighted the information in his memorandum dated February 7, 2003 on 2008 OSLAD development projects. He said Paulus Park Phase 2 and Old Mill Grove Park offer the best opportunities for state funding. He listed the draft improvement program for each park. Mr. Kutscheid and Director Perkins provided additional information and discussion on both proposals followed. Phil Dlatt supported needed park improvements but questioned the use of $400,000 of park improvement funds when land acquisition and a community center are important to the community. He would prefer to see the money applied to a community center. Director Perkins responded that the $400,000 would not go far in funding the center and a referendum would be necessary to finance the center. He said it is appropriate to use the Park Improvement Funds to improve the parks. Mike Hilt questioned what the vision for Paulus Park is and would like the Trustees to share their vision of the park to help in the planning and budgeting for Paulus Park. MOTION made by Spring Green, seconded by Mike Hilt, to recommend the Public Works Committee authorize staff to pursue Paulus Park Phase 2 for an OSLAD grant. Park and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes, February 12, 2008 2 Upon voice vote, Chair Degen, Spring Green, Mike Hilt, and Al Froehde voted Aye. Phil Dlatt voted Nay. MOTION CARRIED. The Park Advisory Board recommended the interior fence at Paulus Park be removed in the near future. Director Perkins provided an update on the gates at Paulus Park and answered questions posed by Al Froehde. Lake Zurich Triathlon – Request for 2008: Steve Skora was not present so Director Perkins summarized their request and recommended fees to use Paulus Park on August 10 for the Triathlon and on August 8 and 9 for registration. Discussion followed on fees and donations. Last year they only paid the $1,400 to cover staff fees and did not offer any further contributions; therefore, it is recommended the not-for-profit rate for stage and facility fees be charged and not waived. Jeff Correy said he was hired to put on the race. He said Triathlons are usually viewed as benefits to a community by bringing people and revenue there. He said it is likely they will make a contribution this year. MOTION made by Al Froehde, seconded by Phil Dlatt, to recommend the Public Works Committee approve the use of Paulus Park on August 8-10, 2008, for the annual Lake Zurich Triathlon with staff costs to be reimbursed and a $25 stage fee and $125 facility fee to be charged. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. Sprayground Confined Space Equipment – Request to use Park Improvement Funds: Director Perkins reviewed his memorandum dated February 8, 2008, where he requests the use of Park Improvement Funds to purchase a confined space entry system and gas monitoring device for the underground pump room. This is both an OSHA and Village of Lake Zurich requirement. MOTION made by Mike Hilt, seconded by Spring Green, to recommend the Public Works Committee authorize the purchase of a confined space entry system and gas monitoring device for the underground pump room in an amount not to exceed $4,941.50. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. 2008 Special Events: Director Perkins said there will not be any entertainment at the promenade this year due to lack of funding. Concerts in the Park will return to Paulus Park this summer with six concerts scheduled for Thursday evenings. Recreation Supervisor Hammon is seeking contributions for the concerts. Staff is proposing a Pig Roast/Luau to be held in Paulus Park in early August. Park and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes, February 12, 2008 3 ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The following items were reviewed. • Update memo to Park & Recreation Advisory Board • Park Improvement Fund Reserve (January) • 2008 Playground Recommendations (Approved by the Public Works Committee on February 11, 2008) • LZACC Outstanding Partnership Nomination • Steve Binski Training Certification – Electrical Troubleshooting • Grant Outlook for 2008 • Bob Warren and Mollie’s Report Chair Degen congratulated the Park and Recreation Department on their Partnership Nomination. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION made by Al Froehde, seconded by Mike Hilt, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Submitted by: Janet McKay, Recording Secretary Approved by: __________________________________ 3/11/08