Park
Board Minutes
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 2008
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, 111
S. GEYER ROAD, ROOM 202
7:05 P.M.
In attendance: Gerry Biedenstein, Bob Sears, Boyd Wietecter,
Jerry Grunzinger, Betsy Wendell, Katie Burckhalter (arrived at
7:10 p.m), Nick Ohlman, (arrived at 7:15 p.m), Murray Pounds
Excused: Rich Etzkorn, Linda Fenton
Park Board Meeting recessed at 7:06 p.m. to conduct a public
hearing on the Park fund budget for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PARK FUND BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009
Murray Pounds reported a notification announcing the public
hearing for the Park Board Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 was
put in the St. Louis Countian on February 11, 2008 and the
Webster-Kirkwood Times on February 15, 2008.
The budget was reviewed by the Park Board’s Finance Committee
before the 1st of the year.
Gerry Biedenstein asked if anyone in attendance had any
questions or comments regarding the 2008-2009 Park Fund Budget.
There were no questions or comments.
Hearing recessed at 7:08 p.m.
Park Board Meeting resumed at 7:09 p.m.
I.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
1I. APPROVAL OF
JANUARY 28, 2008 BOARD MINUTES
Motion made by Boyd Wietecter and
seconded by Betsy Wendell to approve the
January 28, 2008 Park Board minutes.
Roll call as follows:
Gerry Biedenstein-aye
Boyd Wietecter-aye
Jerry Grunzinger-aye
Betsy Wendell –aye
Bob Sears-abstained
Motion passed. 4-0
III.
OLD
BUSINESS
A SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
1.
Implementation Committee
Murray Pounds reported on the current construction progress.
Phase II - Some redesign work on the layout will be necessary
due to conflicts with trees. There are some issues with the
soil.
Weather permitting the construction should be completed by
May 1, 2008. The amphitheater
is completed. There is some grading that has to be finished.
Phase I – Murray Pounds and Terri Johnson, Executive Director
of Municipal Partners for Inclusive Recreation will review the
hand washing station and toilet for ADA compliance on Tuesday,
February 26, 2008. Benz Parks has until March 31, 2008 to make
their repairs on the asphalt path that is breaking up.
Gerry Biedenstein said we need to keep the look and feel of
the Lions Pavilion as close as possible to the original pavilion
which was built in the 40’s. All Park Board members in
attendance agreed.
The Gaylord Foundation bid for the Park Entry Project came in
at $171,000.00 for the low bid. Murray Pounds said he was going
to go back to the Design Team and see if costs could be cut and
put the project out for rebid in May. Murray said there was one
solution that could possibly get the bid down to $125,000.00.
2.
Trail Committee
Murray Pounds reported he is currently scheduled to attend a
meeting in mid March with the Special Business District to
discuss options and impacts of extending the on-street portion
of the trail along Argonne. A discussion was held regarding a
proposal that would call for back-in parking along Argonne to
promote safety of bike riders. There would be about 15 parking
slots lost with back-in parking. The Trail Committee has
concerns about the impact of reverse parking and loss of spaces
since the parking situation is tight on Argonne. The Trail
Committee will go over the parking situation before discussing
it with the Special Business District.
3. Finance Committee
An updated revenue budget for the upcoming fiscal year was
included in the Park Board packet. Murray Pounds discussed
adding funding for the Robinson School playground project for
next year as a capital project. Murray Pounds reported the
department’s tents are in bad shape and should be replaced.
Murray said we could get a 30 x 30 canopy tents for about
$8000.00. The tents are used 20 or 25 times a year. Murray
will do further research on the tents. Bob Sears suggested if
we get new tents to put Kirkwood’s logo on them.
B. EMMENEGGER PARK BOUNDARY ISSUES
Due to the events that have taken place in the past two weeks
Murray has not had time to do any research on Emmenegger Park
boundaries which was requested by the board at the last meeting.
Murray did talk to the Highway Department about signage being
put at Stoneywood and Craigwold which would direct people to the
main Emmenegger Park entrance. Bob Sears said we would like to
have MoDot and Kirkwood’s logo on the signs. Murray will talk
to the people at Power Valley concerning signs. Gerry
Biedenstein said to keep Emmenegger Park Boundary issues for Old
Business at the next Park Board meeting in March.
C. ROBINSON SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROPOSAL
The Park Board packet included the school district’s updated
agreement with its revised language. These revisions have not
been reviewed by the city attorney. Murray stated he did not
believe anything proposed in the new language would hurt our
position and it will probably somewhat strengthen it.
Bob Sears made a motion to approve the contract as amended
subject to Kirkwood’s city attorney approval and seconded by
Katie Burckhalter. All approved. Motion passed.
IV. NEW
BUSINESS
A. APPROPRIATION TO
HEALTH INSURANCE ACCOUNT
Motion made by Nick Ohlman to appropriate $7,600.00 from the
Park Fund reserves to account 201-5101-452.22-01 and seconded by
Bob Sears. All approved. Motion passed.
Murray reported he put an additional $9,300.00 into the
account from which health insurance premiums are paid into the
Park Fund Budget for 2008-2009.
B CENTRAL RIDGE PHASE 3
DESIGN SERVICES FEE INCREASE
Planning Design Services and their subcontractors have
requested additional fees due to the design process required to
maintain the Lion’s Pavilion as a viable structure.
Saving the trees, moving some things around, getting rid of
the bathrooms in the shelter were issues discussed.
A discussion was held regarding the revisions to the layout
for the Lions Pavilion. An hourly rate was discussed.
Staff was asked to provide additional information on the
original design contract. Any further action will be delayed
until the next meeting.
C. MEMORIAL AND
FUNDRAISING REQUESTS
Murray Pounds reported to the Park Board members that he was
looking for some guidance with all the groups calling to hold
fundraisers for the Kirkwood victims of February 7, 2008 and to
offer ideas and assistance for developing memorials to the
victims.
Murray said he feels this needs to be a combined effort.
Betsy Wendell said any fundraising requests need to be well
thought out and whatever precedent we set we will have to stick
with it. Bob Sears suggested a subcommittee and on a larger
scale than the regular subcommittees. Bob suggested the board
have additional people from outside the Park Board. Murray
Pounds said we would try and have a Park Board subcommittee in
April.
D. MAINTENANCE UPDATE
Curt Carron was ill and not in attendance. Murray Pounds
reported on crew activities which included moving a lot of snow,
ice, and work on problems related to construction of the new
playground.
E. OTHER MATTERS
Gerry Biedenstein praised the Parks Department for the job
they did with memorials and assisting with parking, moving
flowers, setting up canopies, ground coverings and whatever
needed to be done. He said Curt Carron and his men did an
outstanding job.
Murray Pounds said the City of Kirkwood had received an
amazing amount of support.
Murray said the luminaries that set out February 14 looked
very good and were appreciated.
V. DIRECTORS REPORT
Murray Pounds reported he had a request for the Annual
Meacham Park Homecoming event to be held on June 7, 2008. He
will try to meet with the group soon.
The Dirtburners have been talking to Murray about what they
plan on doing to make the ramp ADA compliant.
The Webster-Kirkwood Times picnic will be held at the
amphitheater on July 14th.
The Park Board packet included a drawing of a fitness system
from Landscape Structures. Murray reported we could get this
equipment at 50% off list price. The regular price is
$23,000.00 and we could get it for $11,500.00. Murray said
the equipment could fit in a 30 x 30 area and maybe along Rifle
Range Road. Betsy Wendell inquired if people use the existing
equipment. Murray said the equipment is used, but the existing
equipment is in bad shape.
Jerry Grunzinger asked if our parks department could do the
installation. Murray said the parks department could do the
installation.
VI. ADJOURN TO CLOSED
SESSION TO DISCUSS REAL ESTATE
Motion made by Bob Sears and seconded by Boyd Wietecter to
adjourn to closed session to discuss real estate at 8:15 p.m.
Roll call as follows:
Gerry Biedenstein– yea
Bob Sears-yea
Boyd Wietecter-yea
Nick Ohlman-yea
Jerry Grunzinger-yea
Katie Burckhalter-yea
Betsy Wendell-yea
Motion passed 7-0
Motion made by Bob Sears and seconded by Betsy Wendell to
return to open meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Gerry Biedenstein– yea
Bob Sears-yea
Boyd Wietecter-yea
Nick Ohlman-yea
Jerry Grunzinger-yea
Katie Burckhalter-yea
Betsy Wendell-yea
Motion passed 7-0
VII ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Jerry Grunzinger and seconded by Kathie
Burckhalter to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
All approved. Motion passed.
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