Board of Park Commissioners
Regular MeetingWichita, KS · March 13, 2017
Minutes
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WICHITA Monday, March 13. 2017
3:00- 5:00 P.M.
City Hall, Park Conference Room, 11th Floor
Wichita, Kansas 67202
Members Present: Cindy Claycomb, Hoyt Hillman, Tori Deatherage, Bill Ramsey, Troy Palmer, Ron
Allen, Chris Clark
Absent: Troy Houtman (Director, Park.& Recreation)
City Staff: Elizabeth Harlenske (Assistant City Attorney), Penny Garding (Clerk), David McGuire, Greg
Olmer, Troy Hendricks, Warren McCoskey
Item Descrl�tion
Call to Order
Cindy Claycomb, President, called the meeting to.order at approximately 3:01 p.m.
Public Comments There were no comments from the public.
1 Approve Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve, sign and file.minutes of the February 13, 2017, Board of Park
Commissioners Regular Meeting.
Motion by Palmer, second by Hillman, IT WAS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to approve, sign and
file the minutes of the February 13, 2017 Board of Park Commissioners Regular Meeting
(7--0).
2A No Mow Zones - McCoskey
McGuire stated the plan was to identify those no mow zones we have had in the past. There
will be discussion on _whether those no mow zones should be looked at again.
Mccoskey outlined the benefits provided by no mow zones:
• the biological filter for-stormwater
• barriers to geese
• less fuel consumption reducing the carbon footprint
• some people find them to be attractive
There are potential disadvantages as well. Our city ordinance does not allow private citizens
to not mow their property and they complain that it is not fair that our properties are not
being mowed. We have had a number of citizen complaints about increases in vermin and
snakes. Some people see these as unkempt properties. He shared a map showing the
general distribution in 2015, mostwentback to being mowed in.2016. If the Board desires to
reestablish these no mow zones, there are several·things that were discussed two months
ago. Public education would be key.
There is the possibility that the plants that were established in 2015 and were mowed in
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2016 will return. If we go back with only native grasses it would allow for herbicide use and
weed control during the establishment period. We also need to ensure we are being
equitable across the city in how the no mow zones would impact wit.hin each of the council
districts.
Mccoskey provided a handout that identifies four types of properties.
• areas that were converted to no mow in 2015 and are still being maintained as such.
• areas that were converted.in 2015 and then in 2016 returned back to being mowed.
• areas with the potential to be converted to no mow that have not had that tried.
• wildland parl< areas that have historically not been·mowed.
Any of our properties could have no mow principles applied to them. However, we would
have to consider both the usage of the park and the potential publideedback when making
that decision.
McGuire added a lot of the complaints came from along parts of the river. Citizens say the
downtown thoroughfare looks trashy. There were other citizens further north.that
appreciated it. We received a fair amount of complaints. Mccoskey added the economic
advantage or disadvantage of a neighborhood is also a factor, the lower income
neighborhoods were less accepting of the no mow concept.
McGuire stated the other issue is the consistency of the wildflowers; sunflowers and Mares
Tail weeds shoot up everywhere. That can be controlled with annual mowing. No mow does
not mean never mowed. We do mow in the fall to keep the invasive species out and to avoid
creating a fire hazard from standing dry native grass. McGuire added there is still cost
involved because you have to mow a 10-15 foot perimeter around the no mow zone and
trash has to be picked up. Claycomb inquired about the area in Riverside Park where we put
up signs and let the wildflowers grow. Is thatincluded in this plan? Mccoskey responded it is
not. Claycomb then inquired if we decide to establish native grass first, can wildflowers be
established ih later years. Mccoskey responded yes. A process to consider is to.allow the
native grass to get established, control.the weeds to get a clean native grass stand, and then
introduce the wildflowers..McGui.re added you can pick and choose wildflower blends.
Mccoskey added we created a custom blendto get blooms in the spring, early/late, and fall.
Claycomb inquired about the complaints. If there is a private.garden do we allow them to
not mow? McGuire responded there is a minor street privilege that allows people to do
some things in the right of way, butthose have to be kept to a certain height, they can't just
grow up tall. Mccoskey responded some HOAs have done native plant buffers and we were
not successful in finding the enabling ordinances that allows them to do that: The threshold
is - is it creating a nuisance. Harlenske added it is a state statute to keep it under a certain
height. It also talks about noxious weeds.
Claycomb inquired what the next step is. McGuire responded it would be the board's
recommendation to Houtman on how you would like us to proceed and then have further
discussions on locations.
Palmer stated cost savings would be what he would like to see. Is it worth the volume of
phone calls you would get? McGuire responded they were tasked to come up with $80,000
worth of savings through no mow zones. It took 400 acres to get there. We were only able
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to get 132 acres converted. It would be difficult to get to 400 acres.
Hillman inquired about Pracht Wetland Park. Mccoskey responded it is not on list. it is a
wildland park.
Hendricks added when golf courses were included, Tex Consolver neighbors did not complain
because we also have Pawnee. Prairie Park right there. At.Auburn Hills we have the Enclave
subdivision. Since the golf course has been open we have had native rough and mowing a
buffer zone between our property and homeowners. The last year they have really not liked
it, they want it mowed from fence line to fence line. That is why we wanted golf courses
included in listing as well. Currently what is not mowed at Auburn Hills is about 125 acres out
of 250 acres.
Claycomb stated part of it is understanding the effect of the ones that were converted to no
mow zones and then returned to mowing. Palmer inquired how often do you mow.
Mccoskey responded the no mow sites are mowed annually. Palmerthen inquired if you cut
back on mowing and mowed less, would .that be big enough savings? Mccoskey responded
that with extended mowing cycles it gets really rough and then there are clumps of clippings
all over. You don't end up with a park you can go throw a ball around in and you also don't
end up with the native eco-system either.
Hillman added along the east bank of the river with homes there have been problems. But,
no mow zones have been successful along the West bank where you don't have businesses.
You could continue those segments successfully without protest. Claycomb added the
complaints were from people .driving across Kellogg. McGuire responded there were lots of
complaints south of Kellogg. Mccoskey added the complaints were from people living on the
east bank looking across to the west bank. McGuire added we could do six or seven feet.of
the river's edge and mow the rest of it.
Hendricks stated right after Auburn Hills opened, WSU did an environmental study at Auburn
Hills. They pulled samples from the ponds three times a month. What they found in the
ponds iswhat the homeowners put into the stormwater, dumped down the drain or rinsed
out of their spray cans. There was nothing from the golf course. Part of the reason forthe
ten foot buffer around the pond is it helps eliminate erosion. On the 9th Fairway, we have
homeowners going out and mowing our-property all the way down to'the pond edge, down
to the same heightthey mow their yards.
McGuire stated they can pare down this list to some areas that make sense and bring back
maps. All agreed. McCoskey stated weWould also need to develop an ordinance.
3A Wichita Festivals -A Price Woodard Park.-Ann Keefer
Ann Keefer, Wichita Festivals stated Riverfest is June 2-10. Festivals has partnered with
HarvesterArts for the past three years and put together an artist in residence program. This
brings in an artist who is nationally/internationally recognized to work locally on a project for
the festival and in collaboration with local students and artists. Some of the artwork that has
happened can be found in Old Town and along the Delano and Douglas Design districts. It
provides artists an affordable learning experience. We want to celebrate the community. In
2015 Wayne White came in and worked with about40 community members, artists and
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stu_de_nts. They made seven 14-foot puppets for the Sundown Parade. In 2016 Rachel B
Hayes came in and created five SO-foot sun sails _that s tand 33 feetta ll. James Marshall, aka
Dalek, is the artist that is planned for 2017. He came in last fall and painted the front of
Harvester Arts at 1st & Washington. The proposed proj ect is A Price Woodard Park,
Ack ermann's Backyard. We want to turn it into an immersive painting that p eople walk
through.
There are benefits other than just for the Festival. We could see reduced crime. A program
that works with juvenile offenders to clean graffiti could be created. Topeka . has beat us to
murals. They pa rtner with the Police De partment. Before the mur als went up they had
seven_ to twelve reports of graffiti; six months aft er, it was down to one report. W e'v e seen it
in Wichita with the Douglas Design District mural s .
She. shared a s ke tch with a d esign showing the addition of color: They would start with three
phases. The first would focus on the fountains and benches . If.they can get to the light
poles, they would paint the ones betwee n Douglas and Waterman. The second phase would
include the othe r fountains and retaining walls. Th e restroom building would be included as
well.
Hillman asked if th e surfaces nee ding repair would repaired. McGuire responded we would
find a way to get that don e. Keefer responded they are waiting on a bid for cleaning the
surfac es. All of th e concret e would be treated with a marine type of base coat. Deatherage
·inquired about the maintenance and upkeep. Keefer responded it would have a sealant coat
applied once it is completed. Once completed the artist will leave all of the graphic design
layouts along with the pantone colors and swatch es. Because the artist is from a skateboard
and graffiti artist background, he comes with name recognition within the gr affiti community.
They respect his work and th erefore the chances of it being tagged are low.
McGuire stated the first thing we heed to do is det ermine if it is Park Board or City owned
property. Several board members believe it is Park Board property based on reviews when
the Hyatt was selling. Keefer stated it is includ ed in their lease agreement with the Park
Department during Riverfest. Claycomb and McGuire stated we would need an MOU that
includes maintenance. Keefer stated it could be made part of the Downtown Clean Up
Project each ye ar: McGuire inquir ed about using volunteers. Keefer responded they will use
volunteers through Harvester Arts. They have several art groups that come in and help,along
with WSU and high school art students. Allen inquired about how long it would take? K eefer
responded theywould start getting prep work don e as soon as possibl e . She is meeting with
Design Council on Wednesday. Th en she will go wh erever is ne_eded to get final approval.
Hillman recommended Keefer reach out to Rebecca Lewis, a city employee who heads up the
Clean Streams project. She is planning a mural down at th e Troll in the next two weeks.
Keefer stated they wantto start as soon as possible. The artist wants to come in March and
again in late April and then the final 10 days before the F estival to finish the work. While he
is not here, he would have th e local community doing a lot of the prep work and assign
s ections to.be painted. He would come in and do final graphics. Mc_Gui_re stated there should
be_ a courtesy contact to Public Works from Mr. Houtman to Mr. King. Claycomb stated the
bo ard could take action today with some of the caveats. It is going to have to go to Council.
Harlenske stated she is pretty sure this is Park prop erty. Keefer indicated Houtman stated it
should go before Design Council.
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Motion by Palmer, second by Allen, IT WAS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to approve the request
from Wichita Festivals with the City, with the addition of an MOU with the City that include!
how maintenance will be handled; and that anyone in the City that needs to be contacted is
done so. (7-0)
Deatherage inquired about the lifecycle of paint. Keefer responded in previous projects it has
lasted between five and seven years.
3B Naming of Dillon's Pond - June Johnson
McGuire stated Ms. Johnson contacted him several months ago and asked about.the process
to naming a pond or park. He responded the firstthing is to present itto the Board of Park
Commissioners. She has put together a story of the history of that corner. She is here to
present to the Park Board and request naming of the Dillon's Pond, which is behind .the
Dillon's store at Central and Maize. It is part of the Cows.kin Greenway.
Johnson stated she is part of the Calfskin.Neighborhood and writes history for the
newsletters. She presented the story of Nels Martinson. Most Wichitans are familiarwith
Otto Martinson, Nels' younger brother; There are a lot of Otto Martinson things named
throughout the city, but there is nothing for Nels. She used a family source, Don Martinson.
Some of the story is Martinson family lore. To her knowledge there is no official name for the
Dillon's fishing pond. It sits where Nels and his wife, Nellie, had their homestead cif160
acres. She presented the history of Nels and Nellie. In honor of this family who is basically
forgotten in Wichita, she would like the pond renamed Nellie's Pond.
Hillman inquired if we approve the request would.some type of historical marker be put up
giving the history of Nellie's Pond. Johnson responded Mr. Martinson does woodworking and
might be able to do a post with a plaque on it.
Deatherage inquired if she is asking for any money from the board. Johnson responded not
at this time.
Allen inquired about size of the pond. McGuire responded it is about five acres.
Harlenske inquired about ownership. McGuire stated we would need to verify that.
Harlenske stated if it is City property you would have to follow City Council Policy #13. It
would have to go to City Council, in writing. It would have to meet the policy requirements.
McGuire responded there does need to be some research.
McGuire asked what if itis Park Board property. Harlenske responded then the board acts as
the naming group using those same Policy #13 requirements.
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Claycomb asked staf to research and bring back the necessary information needed to make a
decision to next month's meeting.
3C Prairie Sunset Trail - Prairie Travelers - Matt Freund (not in attendance)
John Moore, 5932 W 93,a N, Valley Center stated the ·Prairie Travelers are finishing the trail
to Hoover. They own from Garden Plain to 167th Street. The Prairie Travelers' board voted
and on Saturday they put up signs stating No Horses. The trail is too busy. Sedgwick County
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has the part from 135th to 119th and they said the bridge rails are not high enough so No
Horses signs were installed. There are two bridges that the County approved on the City part
between 151" and..167th that are wider than the trail. That is a gray area. They are probably
not high enough and would need No Horse signs on them as well. That essentially blocks all
the horse traffic to Maize Road. There is a bridge on Dugan that is probably not tall enough
for horses too.
Claycomb stated for clarity, Prairie Travelers owns from Garden Plain to 167 th, the City owns
167th to 135'', the County owns from 135th to 119th , and then the City has from 119th to.
Hoover. For now from Garden Plain to 167th there are no horses and the County said from
135th to 119th No Horses. Moore responded they putsigns on the bridge only. They have
four more signs that should probably go on the ones from 167th to 151" even though the trail
is wider. They have not opened the part at Dugan yet, but those should have signs as well.
Claycomb confirmed whatthey are asking today is to consider making the city-owned part of
the,trail no horses .. Moore responded yes, with what they have done there is nothing to
connect to for horses to have an advantage of going anywhere now.
Claycomb asked McGuire if this would have to go. before City Council. McGuire respond he
thought it would.
McGuire inquired aboutthe source of the recommendations on bridge rail.height. Moore
provided a copy ofthe 2004 specifications he used. The County allowed 42 inch rails but
specified no horses. Clark added 2010 ADA guidelines are 42 inch railsfor bikes and
pedestrians. Moore stated he believes the horse guideline is 54 inches and stronger
construction. Claycomb stated the board is going to need more information on what the
specifics are so they can make an informed decision,
Angela Valentine -9317 E Silverlake Rd., Haven - This topic directly relates to .the ongoing
Pawnee Prairie Park topic. A lo_t of angst has come from the horse community because
Pawnee Prairie is the only place to ride. Losing this trail makes that even more apparent.
She heard that out of towners should not have a say. We do contribute to the city economy.
It is not fair to disregard us because we do not live in the city. The other issue heard from the
neighborhood advocating for allowing bikes in Pawnee Prairie is that they pay property taxes
to pay for that park, they should be able to use it. They can use it, just not on bicycles. She
lives by Cheney Lake, she pays property taxes there. She cannot ride her horse there but she
can enjoy all the other amenities of the lake.
Tammy Halsey, 106 E 80th St. South, Haysville -What do we tell our horse people between
now and when this is approved? Claycomb responded she believes if Prairie Travelers owns
the trail, the trail cannot be ridden between 167th and Garden Plain.on horses·nor on the
bridges the County owns between 119 th and 135th. Halsey clarified from Maize to 167th that
can be used by horses except for on the bridges. McGuire stated at.this point in time yes.
Marsha Mendenhall, 8140 S. Laura, Wichita -Would like clarification on 42.inch and 54.inch.
Would like to know where the 54 inches comes from. Claycomb responded that is whatwe
are going to verify.
Chris Kaegi-Stephens, Kansas Horse Council, 11220 N Rock Road, Valley Center - If you are
the ones who. have domain over bridges, and they are already being used by horseback riders
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who feel like the risk is worth it, a sign should not be put up saying you can't go across until
the board makes the determination. You are taking it on this man's word that it is too low for
a horse to cross.
Claycomb inquired of Harlenske if we are investigating whether the bridges on the City
owned part of the.trail need higher railings before horses can ride on them, but that
determination has not been made yet, do we have any jurisdiction over letting.the horses
ride through there.
Harlenske responded her understanding is the 42 inches is the ADA requirement.
Clark confir.med 4.2 inchesJs an ADA requirement. It says nothing about horses. It is a guard
rail for any public sidewalk essentially. Harlenske inquired whatthe 54 inches is.
Clark responded we do not know the source of that, we need to research and verify that.
Moore added they had to obtain an MOU from the County. Jim Howell pointed that out and
we looked it up and it is 54 inches. It.is a gray area because in urban areas they only require
42 inches, but when they get out in the county it is different. The County has already
approved the old bridges that are 42 inches. We might be grandfathered in. This was only
brought up when we took on the MOU for 119th to 135th thatthe County owns. Howell did
notfeel the bridge was high enough. They put up the no horse signs in order to get the MOU
to get the trail open. Claycomb and Harlenske agreed we do. not currently have any
jurisdiction in the part between 119th to Hoover and 135th to 167th. Kaegi-Stephens inquired
if someone could let her know if that changes. McGuire stated once we make the
determination we will make sure to getitout there. Kaegi-Stephens·added shewould like to
know the cost to change the height of the rails, they may be willing to make those changes.
Harlenske added if any action is taken on banning horses it needs to be voted on and signed.
Harlenske responded to Kaegi-Stephens that no. decision has been made that you cannot ride
on the portions that are city owned.
Claycomb added we will have to make a determination if we want that to ·come back before
the board at the same time as Pawnee Prairie or a different time.
Palmer left meeting - 4:26 pm
4 Recreation Update - Olmer
Olmer shared a couple highlights from the previous month. We have about 900 kids signed
up for Barry's Crew Kids Club. The first event was at Evergreen Recreation Center on
February 11. It had a Valentine's.Day theme. If they had already signed up for the Kids Club,
they got a free t-shirt. When they arrive and check in with their lanyard at the events.listed
on the back of their card, they receive a prize. The next event is March 20 at Great Plains
Nature Center. Other upcoming prize events include the Egg Hunt at Watson, the Recreation
Station at Buffalo Park, Back to School Bash at Naftzger Park, Open Streets ICT and A Night
with Santa.
At the KRPA Conference in Manhattan, the City received six staf fawards for their excellence
in programming and longevity. Award winners include Alan Taber for recreation
professional, Jim Mason for park professional, Bike Walk Wichita for public-service, Council
Member Lavonta Williams for 2017 Distinguished Elected Official and Council Member Janet
Miller for 2017 Distinguished Board Member. Also Jan Long for distinguished service. There
was a separate award for the Chapin Park playground thatwill be installed by summer. Next
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year we will have 11 hew certified professionals.
We have a new Global Motion playground equipment at the Pop-Up Park. It will move to
various parks throughout Wichita. It will eventually end up at Dr. Glen Dey Park in about 9
months for its permanent location.
5 Golf Update - Hendricks
Hendricks shared a response to a question from Mr. Ferris of the Golf Advisory Committee
regarding the January Rounds Report and the discrepancy between rounds at the end of
.January. Rounds were up 19% and revenue was only up 5%. When looking atfull greens fee
in 2016 48% of greens fees in January Were full greens fees. In 2017 that went down to 38%
of all greens fees were full greens fee. That decline is due to"good weather and the season
pass golfers getting out and playing. The concession sales were down at all courses. Greens
fees were up at all courses.and rentals were up at all courses except Clapp. That is due to the
Winter Special which included the cart fee. 67% of the rounds at Clapp were the Winter
Special.
Expenditures were up 3% due to the timing on paying the license fee for the mobile app. In
2016 is was paid in December, 2015 and for 2017 it was paid in January 20i7.
Rounds Report for February shows rounds up 14% YTD. Revenue increase is up 17%.
Expenditures and encumbrances are up 1%. That is·a timing issue on chemical purchases.
Net income improved over last year, we are in a much better position.
At the last Park Board meeting we passed out P&L statements for ever:yone·to look at.
Clark asked about chemical purchases, is itfair to say annual expenses are more heavily
proportioned in the front half ofthe year? Hendricks responded that is when all of the
chemicals and fertilizers come. The superintendents are good at starting their fall
maintenance· and purchase needed items in the first of the year.
At the Golf Advisory Committee two meetings:ago a motion was made regarding restricting
young adult passes to not playing onweekend mornings·. It unanimously passed. At the Golf
Advisory Committee meeting last week one ofthe numbers presented was the round_s played
by those young adult passes. In 2015 rounds played on those passes was 543 rounds and in
2016 there were 608 rounds. That motion was rescinded at the last meeting because there
are not enough rounds to have an impact.
There was discussion at that meeting pertaining to season pass fees. They wantto" look at
those again and also look at all the fee structures to see if we need to look at raising all the
fees again. The golf carts did pass at the City Council meeting. In 2016 we raised the cart
fees. We are working on setting up a special account so going forward cart fees will go into a
separate account for golf cart replacement. We may take a percentage of the increased
greens fee.and earmark that for equipment maintenance.
Deatherage inquired about discontinuing the Young Professionals' discount. Hendricks
responded Shana is working on that. Deatherage stated so it is specifically for that
organization and notage-based? Hendricks responded yes.
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A member of the audience (later identified as Bruce Gilder} inquired if the City supplements
the golf parks by $200,000 per year? Claycomb responded thatis.our February report, our
net income is $200,000 in the hole, due to a timing issue. Hendricks responded the Golf Fund
is an enterprise fund and at the end of the year we have to have a certain amount of dollars
in the bank. During our lean times of January through March,we still have money in the
bank. The audience member responded that it is a profitable part of the City. Claycomb
responded yes.
6 Golf Advisory Committee Update - Hillman
Hillman stated we have bylaws changes that need to be voted on. ·He provided highlighted
copies to the Board for review. Deatherage.inquired about wording on removing a member
from the Committee. Claycomb suggested a change to read °Committee members will be
appointed or removed by their respective Board of Park Commissioners representative ond
approved by the Park Board."
Motion by Claycomb, second by Clark, IT WAS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to accept the Bylaws
as written with the addition of "Committee members will be appointed or removed by their
respective Board of Park Commissioners representative and approved by the Park Board."
(6-0)
7 Wichita Parks Foundation Update - McGuire
No update.
8 OJ Watson Park Committee Update - Olmer
Olmer stated they are.planting trees on the south side along the.residence area and then
along the east side service entrance. Some will also be put along the west . side. New trash
cans.are being ordered soon, we are going to a more permanent fixture.
9 Aquatics Master Plan Update - Olmer
Olmer stated we are working with the DABs to put together a subcommittee for developing
the look of each neighborhood pad. Allen inquired about location. Olmer responded
locations have pretty much been set. The themes and features are our next steps. Allen
inquired if it would be where the pool is now. Olm er responded he can't say for certain, but
you w.ould h.ave the benefit of having the utilities in place at the existing site.
Olmer stated with ttie option that ciid pass, the one at McAdams was brought back down to
.the funding threshold of the others. CM Williams is looking to utilize some of her Hyatt sale
money to bring McAdams back up to the plan that was originally proposed.
Bruce Gilder, 1723 Second, Wichita -Are there any plans to put any trees at Chapin along
the dog trails. McGuire responded we cannot put trees there due to it being an active
landfill. Trees would penetrate the membrane. Gilder then inquired about tall shrubbery on
the south side. McGuire responded nothing can be planted until they say we can or unless
we engineer a way to. create a mound above the membrane so there is a place for the roots
to grow. Gilder then inquired about controlling the stickers. McGuire stated we will check
with crews to spray for stickers.
10 President's Update -Claycomb
Claycomb inquired of Ramsey if he has meet with Townsend. Ramsey responded he has not
been contacted by anyone. McGuire will follow up with Townsend. Claycomb confirmed all
board members received the annual report and task tracker.
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Claycomb provided an update on the Pawnee Prairie Park Master Plan. That will come back
on the agenda in April. The Park Department brought in three equestrians, two or three
bicyclists, and someone from that neighborhood. They are looking to bring back a
reconfigured plan. They determined hikers and equestrians did not need to be separated
from each other. They are looking at a way to give the neighborhood on bicycles access
along the west side of the park and then figure out how to deal with the southern loop.
Gilder inquired if that advisory board was ongoing or a one-time meeting. Claycomb
responded it was a one-time meeting. It was not an open selection, it was a group that had
been active in the discussion over the past couple years. The results will come back to this
open meeting in April. Claycomb suggested if Gilder wants to be active in the discussions to
contact Council Member Blubaugh.
Ramsey provided feedback on orientation, whatever plan was put in place to present the
orientation has failed as no one has contacted him. Claycomb will provide that feedback to
Houtman.
11 Director's Update - McGuire
No update.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:03 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017.
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Agenda
Board of Park Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 13, 2017
3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
455 N Main
City Hall, 1st Floor
Board Room
Wichita, Kansas 67202
Item Description
Call to Order
Cindy Claycomb, President
Public Comments
1 Approve Minutes
A. Recommended Action: Approve, sign and file minutes of the February 13, 2017,
Board of Park Commissioners Regular Meeting.
2 Continuation of Prior Business
A. No Mow Zones
3 New Items for Consideration
A. Wichita Festivals – A Price Woodard Park (Ann Keefer)
B. Naming of Dillon’s Pond (June Johnson)
C. Prairie Sunset Trail (Prairie Travelers)
4 Recreation Update (Greg Olmer)
5 Golf Update (Troy Hendricks)
6 Golf Advisory Committee Update (Hoyt Hillman)
7 Wichita Parks Foundation Update (Troy Houtman)
8 OJ Watson Park Committee Update (Troy Houtman)
9 Aquatics Master Plan Update (Troy Houtman)
10 President’s Update (Cindy Claycomb)
11 Director’s Update (Troy Houtman)
Adjourn