N. Park & Recreation Advisory Board

*Corrected VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AUGUST 12, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present - Chairperson Maureen Degen, Board Members Al Froehde, Mike Hilt, Kathy Kozlowski, and Teri Pytel (7:18pm). Excused – Phil Dlatt and *Spring Green. Staff present - Park and Recreation Director Perkins and Recreation Supervisor Perry APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Al Froehde asked that the wording be clarified on the first paragraph on page 2 so it is clear that it was Bristol Trail Park not Paulus Park. MOTION made by Al Froehde, seconded by Kathy Kozlowski, to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2008 Park Advisory Board as corrected. Voice vote, AYES have it. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: - None ITEMS FOR REVIEW/DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: Buffalo Creek Proposal/Idea Director Perkins and Recreation Supervisor explained the proposal to have new playground equipment be installed between the two buildings at Buffalo Creek Park. The reasoning is that the Department is looking to have all the preschool camps next year be moved to Buffalo Creek vs. at the Barn and Kuechmann. This would utilize the Buffalo Creek facilities better during the summer months and it would relieve the concerns of these camps at the other locations. In addition, the new playground could also be utilized by the YBR – preschool program. The new playground would be a 2-5 years playground and would also have musical play equipment installed along the outside of the playground area. Discussion followed with members of the Advisory Board and all seemed to like this proposal and that it would fit with the circumstance. Teri Pytel voiced that the playground proposed was maybe a little to big for the need. Director Perkins advised that he would consult with Recreation Concepts on other concepts. 2009 Playgrounds – Replacements Director Perkins reviewed with the Advisory Board, Table 14 from the Open Space Master Plan in regard to the phasing of Capital Improvements. After review of this Table and some discussion it was advised to look at getting proposals to re-place the playgrounds at Orchards, Countryside East, Old Mill Grove Parks as they were in need before other playgrounds for re-placement. MOTION made by Kathy Kozlowski, seconded by Al Froehde, to allow Director Perkins to get proposals for the three playground re-placements for Orchards, Countryside East, Old Mill Grove Parks as well as for the new playground at Buffalo Creek(previously discussed in the meeting) and bring those back before the Advisory Board for approval. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. OTHER ISSUES: Director Perkins acknowledged Judi Thode in the room as a visitor and that the ORMCG is back to work at the Marsh and that the podcast will be out soon. The new ORMCG brochure was handed out. Advisory Board members thanked Judi for all the hard work. Chairman Degen mentioned the property across from the Marsh, a.k.a. Jaycees Park and wondered if the ORMCG and the Department could look into opening up this area as another open area for the parks. Director Perkins advised that the Department would look into it. ITEMS ATTACHED: The following items were reviewed. • Park Improvement Fund Reserve (as of 8/8/08) • Park and Recreation Advisory Board Contact List (revised) • Advisory Board Update Memo – handed out that evening • Expenditure/Revenue Status Reports – 1st Quarter • Recreation Trends Info • Park & Recreation Month Proclamation – Chairman Degen asked that this be brought to the Advisory Boards attention sooner in the future. • Paulus Park Punch List (6-23-08) • Staples Park Observation Report 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 8:30 p.m. Submitted by: Approved by: __________________________________ 9/9/08