Parks Advisory Board (Green Board)
Regular MeetingSpring Hill, KS · February 20, 2017
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Spring Hill Parks Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Doug D’Albini called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm
ROLL CALL
Present: Doug D’Albini
Mark Squire
Laila Reis
Darrell Beck
George Eshnaur
Absent: None
Staff Present: Jim Hendershot, Community Development Director & Interim Public Works Director
Dora Davison, Parks Advisory Board Secretary
Meeting Attendees: Mayor Steven M Ellis, Kelli Ludlum, Johnson County Extension Office, Brian Peel,
Spring Hill Recreation Commission, Scott Shierk, City of Overland Park, Robert Sanchez, City of Gardner
and Thomas Morefield, BikeWalk KC.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Mark Squire, seconded by Laila Reis to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0.
FORMAL BOARD ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes: January 23, 2017
Motion by Mark Squire, seconded by Darrell Beck to approve the Minutes. Motion carried 5-0-
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FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION
1. Parks Advisory Board task review – Jim Hendershot
a. Reviewed comprehensive plan
b. Provided maps of future and existing trails
c. Basic cost estimations and funding challenges
d. Probable obstacles
2. Discussion included
a. Grant Opportunities
i. Kansas Sunflower Grant
ii. Look for grants that could be associated with trails such as stormwater projects
and school districts.
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iii. Mid-America Regional Council offers help with planning sustainable places
(PSP). The PSP efforts work to advance detailed local planning and project
development activities that further the creation of vibrant places that offer a
mix of options for housing, jobs, services and recreation; connected places with
a variety of transportation options; and green places that support healthy living
and a healthy natural environment.
iv. BNSF has a grant program that maybe helpful in trail planning.
b. Challenges
i. Trail Maintenance is a growing challenge for all cities present.
1. Budgeting for maintenance before installation even in areas that are
maintained by the home owners association. HOA’s have dissolved and
the maintenance of the trails has fallen back to the city.
2. Bridges over creeks need to be extended as the creek enlarges.
ii. Access points
iii. Growth
1. The sporadic trails built within subdivisions while helpful is a slower
process. Involvement in regional projects is preferred for faster growth.
2. Spring Hill trail system may be of interest on a state level due to the
Katy Trail coming north.
3. The eastern edge of the Flint Hills connection coming from Osawatomie
to Kansas City could be near or through Spring Hill.
iv. Types of users & safety
c. Parks Advisory Board observations
i. Re-evaluate the Parks Master Plan and develop a more realistic and updated
understanding of where regional activity is encouraging future growth.
1. Reach out to surrounding communities to review future trail plans to
make connections.
ii. Hold a community forums including a mockup of choices with costs associated.
iii. Seek partnerships from entities willing to be involved and offer cooperation.
STAFF REPORTS
Daffodil Days participation application has been submitted. Color me flower pots and gift trees will be
ordered soon. Mrs. Davison will contact the Miami County and Johnson County Extension Offices for
soil testing kits and information on the Emerald Ash Borer. A recommendation was made to reach out
to master gardeners in the community to provide information at the Parks Advisory Board booth.
Community Forester Kim Bomberger visited Spring Hill February 14, 2016 and helped city staff identified
the best route to establish the remaining portion of Veteran’s Lane to the park area. Mrs. Bomberger
educated staff on the best practices of thinning out overgrown tree areas. She will also assist in the
development of a tree inventory not only in designated park areas but also in the street right of way.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REPORTS
None
ADJOURN
Motion by Darrell Beck, seconded by Laila Reis to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0-0.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Dora Davison
Dora Davison, Parks Advisory Board Secretary
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Agenda
Spring Hill Green Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, February 20, 2017
7:00 PM
Spring Hill Community Center
613 S Race St, Spring Hill, KS 66083
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
FORMAL BOARD ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes
a. January 23, 2017
FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION
Mr. Hendershot will provide a brief synopsis of the current trail status and future plans
Open discussion items
o Grant opportunities?
o Have other jurisdictions conducted a similar project for community
involvement?
o Trails – How do we get from our existing trail status to major trails plan?
Major Trails Plan
o Coordination with neighboring jurisdiction for connection of trails.
o Quiet zones on BNSF Railroad.
STAFF REPORTS
Dora Davison - Daffodil Days Preparation Update
Jim Hendershot - Community Forester Kim Bomberger visit
2/13/2017
ANNOUCEMENTS & REPORTS
ADJOURN
2/13/2017
MAP 5-2 MAJOR TRAILS PLAN
RENNER RD
LONE ELM RD
WOODLAND RD 191ST ST
RIDGEVIEW RD
169
5
199TH ST
199TH ST
HEDGE LN
WEBSTER ST
Sycamore Ridge
Golf Course
BNSF Railro ad
11
207TH ST
Spring Hill
Recreation Complex
Celia Dayton Park
Friendship Park
10 12
9
City Park 7
8 6
4
215TH ST 3
215TH ST
2 12
1
COMPREHENSIVE
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
PLAN 2006
2006
1 Community Center
2 High School Legend
169 3 Middle School Schools
4 Elementary School Conservation Areas
223RD ST 5 Future High School Park
Golf Course
9 6 Historic Downtown District
Streams
7 Post Office
July, 2006 Bike Path and Trails
8 Library Streamway Parks and Trails
NAD 83 UTM Zone 15N 9 Commercial Areas
Primary Data Source: City of Spring Hill, KS 10 City Hall/Police/Civic Center Key City Facilities
Miles
11 City Lake
0.5 0.25 0 0.5 12 Senior Citizen Housing
Project: Phone: Drawn By:
20050468.01 816-363-2696 PB
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Spring Hill Parks Advisory Board
Special Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Doug D’Albini called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm
ROLL CALL
Present: Doug D’Albini
Mark Squire
Laila Reis
Darrell Beck
Absent: George Eshnaur
Staff Present: Jim Hendershot, Community Development Director & Interim Public Works Director
Dora Davison, Parks Advisory Board Secretary
Meeting Attendees: Kelli Ludlum, Johnson County Extension Office & Erin Ritter, Spring Hill Recreation
Commission
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Mark Squire, seconded by Darrell Beck to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0.
FORMAL BOARD ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes: December 13, 2016
Motion by Darrell Beck, seconded by Laila Reis to approve the Minutes. Motion carried 4-0-0.
2. Erin Ritter, Spring Hill Recreation Commission informed the board the theme of Daffodil Days in
2017 will be “Going back to our roots”. The SHRC has determined this event will be nature
focused and family fun oriented.
a. The Parks Advisory Board will participate again this year with tree giveaways, color me
flower pots and tree planting tips. Several members desire to add a more adult focused
informational activity as well. Our community forester will be contacted for ideas;
possibly soil testing kits or composting information.
3. New informational brochures have been made to promote Spring Hill Parks and The Parks
Advisory Board. City staff will express the board’s recommendations and complete design.
4. Presentation – Jim Hendershot
a. Reviewed comprehensive plan
b. Provided maps of future and existing trails
c. Basic cost estimations
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d. Probable obstacles
STAFF REPORTS
Meeting location will be changed to the Community Center at 613 S Race St beginning February 2017
due to construction at the Civic Center.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REPORTS
None
ADJOURN
Motion by Laila Reis, seconded by Mark Squire to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Dora Davison
Dora Davison, Parks Advisory Board Secretary
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