Park
Board Minutes
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER,
111 S. GEYER ROAD, ROOM 202
In
attendance: Bob Sears, Rich Etzkorn, Boyd Wietecter, Jerry
Grunzinger, Nick Ohlman, Betsy Wendell, Linda Fenton, Katie
Burckhalter, Murray Pounds, Curt Carron
I.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Alan Hopefl,
12 Orchard Way
Alan Hopefl
said he is very happy to be a new Park Board member and looking
forward to sitting at the Park Board table at the June meeting.
1I. APPROVAL OF
APRIL 21, 2008 BOARD MINUTES
Motion
made by Boyd Wietecter and seconded by Katie Burckhalter to
approve the April 21, 2008 amended Park Board minutes.
Roll call
as follows:
Bob
Sears-aye
Boyd Wietecter-aye
Jerry Grunzinger-aye
Linda Fenton-aye
Katie Burckhalter-aye
Betsy Wendell-aye
Rich Etzkorn-abstained
Nick Ohlman-abstained
Motion
passed 6-0
III.
OLD BUSINESS
A SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
1.
Implementation Committee
Murray
Pounds gave an update on the current park construction progress.
The playground should be installed in two weeks. The safety
surface is scheduled for the 1st week of June.
Barring weather delays the playground should be completed by the
middle of June. The Gaylord Foundation design issue has been
taken care of and the project is making progress. Phase 3 plans
are currently being reviewed. There will be an implementation
meeting on Friday, May 23. at the community center.
2.
Memorial Committee
Bob Sears
reported on the Memorial Committee and said he talked to the
City Council members during a working session and had some good
input. Bob Sears told the City Council members the Park Board
could be used as a clearing house, reviewing proposals and
organizing. The committee could review proposals related to the
park system and would be willing to be part of a larger effort
to review ideas whose impact might fall outside the realm of the
park system. The larger effort could include citizens at large,
other city staff, and members of the council. Any direction the
City Council may offer would be appreciated. Bob said he wanted
to make sure there were no conflicts or duplicating of the
memorials.
3.
Quinette Cemetery Park Committee
Nick Ohlman
reported on Quinette Cemetery Park Committee activities. Nick
reported the committee members are considering ways to obtain
public input on the park. One way considered by the committee
would be to conduct a “design charrette” for the park. Dave
Meyer, a member of the Landmarks Commission, has offered to
recruit volunteer architects to conduct the design charrette.
Nick reminded everyone the Parks Department has only had the
cemetery less than a year. Nick said the area needs to be
stressed as a passive area. The Quinette Cemetery Park Committee
would like to bring it to the next level and recommended the
“design charrette” process be implemented for the park.
Motion made
by Nick Ohlman to move forward with a “design charrette” process
and seconded by Betsy Wendell. All approved. Motion passed.
B.
EMMENEGGER PARK BOUNDARY ISSUES
Jim and
Debbie Matush were in attendance at the Park Board meeting to
discuss the Emmenegger Park boundary issues. Debbie Matush
spoke before the board regarding concerns and issues regarding
their property. Mr. and Mrs. Matush are against leaving the
area around their fencing un-mowed. They felt by leaving the
area un-mowed it would deter from the looks of their property.
Discussion followed on what could be done to discourage people
from trespassing on their property. Discussion was on signage,
gate, mowing, dog leash laws and fencing.
Curt Carron
said we will have more ranger coverage in the summer and they
will be able to check the area more frequently. Bob Sears told
Mr. & Mrs. Matush the Park Board will keep on discussing their
concerns and issues. Bob Sears said we would put this on an
agenda item next meeting and come with specific ideas. Linda
Fenton suggested we make a motion to approve or disapprove the
signage or mowing at this meeting.
A motion
was made by Katie Burckhalter to amend the mowing next to the
treeline of the field and to proceed with the signage
discouraging people from going on private property and warning
the public if their dogs are unleashed they will be ticketed,
seconded by Jerry Grunzinger.
Linda
Fenton said she believed this motion had been passed at a
previous meeting.
Katie
Burckhalter said to remove the motion.
Boyd
Wietecter read the minutes from the February 25th
Park Board minutes and there were suggestions, but no motion
made at that time regarding the Emmeneger boundary issues.
Motion made
by Katie Burckhalter to go forward with more friendly signage
and let the staff handle it, seconded by Jerry Grunzinger. All
approved. Motion passed.
Nick Ohlman
wanted to know a cost estimate of the signs. Murray Pounds said
it would be three to four hundred dollars maximum.
Betsy
Wendell wanted a statement included in the minutes that citizens
are to have use of the field at Emmeneger in the future. Linda
Fenton and the Park Board members agreed with the statement.
C.
KIRKWOOD ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION REQUEST
Murray
Pounds reported KAA has restored the damaged fences and
backstops without any need of our assistance and has resumed
play on those fields. The Building Commissioner has approved
the repairs.
IV. NEW
BUSINESS
Bob Sears
requested we move the A and B agenda items to after the F agenda
item.
C.
APPROPRIATION TO LANDFILL ACCOUNT
Motion made
by Bob Sears to replenish account 201-5101-451.42-09 from
reserves in the amount of $2750.00, seconded by Boyd Wietecter.
All approved. Motion passed.
D.
RE-APPROPRIATION TO WATER TOWER PARKING LOT PROJECT
Motion made
by Rich Etzkorn to appropriate $3,000.00 to account
201-5101-452.75-04, Project PF0802, from reserves seconded by
Katie Burckhalter . All approved. Motion passed.
E.
APPROPRIATION TO CENTRAL RIDGE PHASE 2
Motion made
by Rich Etzkorn to appropriate $12,000.00 to account
201-5101-452.7504, Project PR0808, seconded by Katie Burckhalter.
All approved. Motion passed.
F.
APPROVAL OF PICNIC TABLE BID
Consideration of this matter was delayed pending review by the
city’s purchasing department
A. PARK
BOARD BY-LAW AMENDMENT, OFFICER ELECTIONS
Motion made
by Bob Sears to amend the by-laws to set the date for officer
elections, for the May, 2008 meeting, seconded by Linda Fenton.
Roll call
as follows:
Bob
Sears-aye
Rich Etzkorn-aye
Jerry Grunzinger-aye
Boyd Wietecter-aye
Nick Ohlman-aye
Betsy Wendell-aye
Linda Fenton-aye
Katie Burckhalter-aye
Motion
passed 8-0
B.
REVIEW OF PROPOSED BY-LAW REVISION
Discussion
followed on the by-laws. Rich Etzkorn said the board should
modify the by-laws since they were written around 1986 and
probably should be updated. There are some wording issues that
need to be revised. The board is considering the elimination of
the secretarial position described in the by-laws since a staff
member of the Parks & Recreation takes the minutes and it is in
their job description. Linda Fenton said we should have a stated
purpose of the Park Board in the by-laws and have a subcommittee
work on revising the by-laws. Linda Fenton passed around a copy
of the Purpose of the Kirkwood Park Board as found in the master
plan. Katie Burckhalter, Boyd Wietecter said they would be
willing to be on a by-law sub-committee. Katie Burckhalter
suggested having a new park board member on the by-law
subcommittee. Murray Pounds asked the park board members to make
notes of what they believe should be added or eliminated in the
by-laws.
G.
MAINTENANCE UPDATE
A copy of
the Kirkwood Park Operations monthly report for April 22 through
May 16 was included in the Park Board packet.
Curt Carron
reported the inspection conducted by the State for workman’s
compensation went very well. The safety director said the
improvements made were measurable.
H.
OTHER MATTERS
There were
no other matters.
V.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Murray
Pounds handed a copy of the Kirkwood Park Lions’ Amphitheater
rules and general information to all park board members. Murray
went over Rules 6 and 7 concerning sound equipment and sound
levels. Currently all performances must conclude by 10:00 p.m.
Sound levels during usage must be kept at a level that does not
impact other park users.
Murray
Pounds discussed briefly the schedule of Chatauqua events.
Murray
Pounds brought the Park Board up to date on preparations for the
Aquatic Center.
Murray
reported the Ken Yost Memorial Stream Clean Up was held
Saturday, May 17. Mrs. Ken Yost was very pleased with the
event. The MSD construction activities at Fireman’s Park is
underway.
Murray
Pounds said he will have a meeting the first week of June with
the new board members. He asked the board members in attendance
if there was anything they could think of that would be useful
to the new incoming members. Linda Fenton said the Funding issue
needs to be thoroughly explained. Katie Burckhalter said the
Park Fund is another issue that should be gone over and
explained. Betsy Wendell said a tour of the parks was a
necessity for the new park board members.
ELECTIONS
Rich
Etzkorn nominated Bob Sears for President of the Kirkwood Park
Board, seconded by Boyd Wietecter.
Nick Ohlman
nominated Katie Burckhalter for President of the Kirkwood Park
Board, seconded by Linda Fenton.
Bob Sears
asked Park Board members for a show of hands for all those in
favor of Katie Burckhalter.
Jerry
Grunzinger-yes
Nick Ohlman-yes
Linda Fenton-yes
Betsy Wendell-yes
Katie
Burckhalter received 5 votes and elected President of the Park
Board.
Linda
Fenton nominated Nick Ohlman for Vice President of the Kirkwood
Park Board, seconded by Katie Burckhalter.
Nick Ohlman
elected by acclamation.
Bob Sears
nominated Rich Etzkorn for Treasurer of the Kirkwood Park Board,
seconded by Betsy Wendell.
Rich
Etzkorn elected by acclamation.
The Park
Board thanked Bob Sears for serving as President during the time
period Gerry Biedenstein left for the City Council and the
election of the new Park Board President.
Murray
thanked Linda Fenton and Betsy Wendell and presented them with a
plaque in appreciation for their dedication serving as Park
Board members.
VI.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS REAL ESTATE
Motion made
by Rich Etzkorn and seconded by Boyd Wietecter to move to closed
session at 8:45 pm.
Roll call
as follows:
Bob
Sears-yea
Rich Etzkorn-yea
Jerry Grunzinger-yea
Boyd Wietecter-yea
Nick Ohlman-yea
Linda Fenton-yea
Katie Burckhalter-yea
Motion
passed 7-0
Motion made
by Rich Etzkorn to return to open meeting, seconded by Jerry
Grunzinger
at 9:14
p.m.
Roll call
as follows:
Bob
Sears-yea
Rich Etzkorn-yea
Jerry Grunzinger-yea
Boyd Wietecter-yea
Nick Ohlman-yea
Linda Fenton-yea
Katie Burckhalter-yea
Motion
passed 7-0
VII
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made
by Nick Ohlman to adjourn at 9:15 p.m., seconded by Rich Etzkorn
Roll call
as follows:
Bob
Sears-yea
Rich Etzkorn-yea
Jerry Grunzinger-yea
Boyd Wietecter-yea
Nick Ohlman-yea
Linda Fenton-yea
Katie Burckhalter-yea
Motion
passed 7-0 |
