MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
111 S. GEYER ROAD, ROOM 202

7:00 P.M.

In attendance:  Nick Ohlman, Rich Etzkorn, Jerry Grunzinger, Boyd Wietecter, Alan Hopefl, Bob Sears,  Lisa Balbes, Amy Wagenknecht, Murray Pounds, Curt Carron

Excused:  Katie Burckhalter

I.          CITIZEN COMMENTS 

No comments

II.        APPROVAL OF MAY 19, 2008 BOARD MINUTES

Motion made by Bob Sears and seconded by Nick Ohlman to approve the May 19, 2008 amended Park Board minutes.  

All approved.  Motion passed.

III.             OLD BUSINESS

A    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.        Implementation Committee

Murray Pounds reported on the park construction progress. The playground is moving towards closure. The safety surface is completed. The landscaping should be finished by the end of the week. The playground should be completed by July 4.  The completion date for Monfort should be September 1, 2008.  Phase 2 had 70 days lost due to weather conditions.

Murray discussed the dedication of the playground and the Gaylord Foundation project. Dedication for the Central Ridge Phase 2 project could possibly be held on July 4. Another suggestion would be to tie the dedication in with a Kirkwood Webster planned event at Kirkwood Park.  Murray will consult with the Hoester Family about the Gaylord Foundation project dedication. 

2.        Memorial Committee

Mayor Art McDonnell reported Herb Jones has been appointed the Chairman of the City’s Memorial Committee.

3. Quinette Cemetery Park Committee

Bob Sears reported the next step is to have a design charrette process which will be open to the public for a brainstorming session. The public will divide into small groups and brainstorm.  Each group will have a spokesperson that will share their ideas with the rest of the group. Architects and landscaping people will be at this session and they will try and come up with plans and cost.  July 19 is the proposed date for persons interested in this project.  Bob said he would like to start out at the cemetery and look at the grounds and then walk to Robinson School for a six hour session. The session will start out with the history and significance of the property.  There will be a discussion of what other communities have accomplished and pictures to share with the public. The goal is to get as much public involvement from the community as possible. Bob encouraged everyone to attend. Dave Meyers who is an architect and serves on the Landmarks Commission will assist the committee in conducting the design charette. The session will start at 9:00 am and should end by 3:00 pm.

4.  Trail Committee

Boyd Wietecter reported on the Trail Committee. Boyd went over details regarding sign layouts and railroad crossings.  The new bike rack locations will be located at the Farmers Market, Ken Connor Park and the Train Station. A final recommendation for the traffic light on Argonne and Geyer will be finalized soon.

B. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS         

Murray Pounds welcomed Mayor McDonnell to the Park Board meeting and the new Park Board members; Lisa Balbes, Alan Hopefl and Amy Wagenknecht. A description and purpose of each sub-committee was given and how often and the time they meet. Nick told all Park Board members to check the sub-committees out and if they were interested in one of the committees and would like to serve on a particular one email Murray Pounds.

C.  PARK BYLAWS AMENDMENTS

Bob Sears reported he had worked up a draft for the Park Bylaws and will come back to the Park Board meeting with a draft of revised bylaws. Boyd Wietecter said he would like to be on this committee. Bob Sears, Katie Burckhalter, and Boyd Wietecter are on the Park Bylaws Committee.

D.  EMMENEGGER BOUNDARY REPORT

Curt reported he is working on additional signage and tickets will be written up for unleashed dogs. Zero tolerance will be the approach concerning unleashed dogs. 

Citizens will not be restricted to using the open grounds at the north end of the Emmenegger Park property.

IV. NEW BUSINESS

A.  SKID STEER PURCHASE APPROVAL

Motion made by Boyd Wietecter and seconded by Bob Sears to approve the skid steer tractor purchase in the amount of $35,554.45 and appropriate an additional $6,000.00 from reserves to account 201-5101-452.75-05, project PF0914 for a total of $36,000.00

All approved.  Motion passed.

B.  MERAMEC RIVER STORM OUTFALL APPROVAL

Motion made by Alan Hopefl and seconded by Boyd Wietecter to award the bid to RV Wagner for the total amount of $18,000.00, cost charged to account 201-5101-452.7504, project PF0801.

All approved.  Motion passed.

C.  SHELTER ROOFING REPAIR APPROVAL

Motion made by Lisa Balbes and seconded by Boyd Wietecter to approve the bid from Helios Construction for a total of $6,475.00 and an additional $1,500.00 for the T&M costs which would bring the PO requisition to a total of $8,000.00.

All approved. Motion passed.

D.  MAINTENANCE UPDATE

Curt Carron included in the Park Board packet the Maintenance report for May 2008 period May 20th to June 12.  Curt asked all park board members if they had any questions regarding the maintenance report. There were no questions.

E.  OTHER MATTERS

None

V.  DIRECTORS REPORT

The Chautauqua event was rained out on Friday and moved to Meramec College. The overall count for the four nights of the Chautauqua was about 750. The rest of Chautauqua was held at the amphitheater. Our cost was minimal. Meacham Park Homecoming went smoothly.  The Meacham Park Homecoming was not as heavily attended as in previous years. Our cost to provide the necessary services will be close to $500.00. This will be discussed with the Meacham Parks representatives next year. Murray reported the new tents have been delivered. The pool revenue is up by 3 or 4 %.  Murray said he will be on vacation from July 5-10.  The Advisory Committee for the Municipal Park Grant Commission of St. Louis County has appointed Murray to their committee. The School District has completed their bidding process for the Robinson School playground project. Murray said he would work on enforcement of the leash laws for Emmenegger. The quarterly report for period ending March 31, 2008 was included in the Park Board packet and Murray went over the report for the board and park members.

VI. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS REAL ESTATE

Motion made by Bob Sears and seconded by Boyd Wietecter to move to closed session at 8:07 pm.

Roll call as follows:

Nich Ohlman-aye                        
Rich Etzkorn-aye                   
Jerry Grunzinger-aye
Boyd Wietecter-aye                   
Alan Hopefl–aye                      
Bob Sears-aye
Lisa Balbes-aye                                       
Amy Wagenknecht-aye         

Motion passed 8-0

Motion made by Bob Sears and seconded by Alan Hopefl to return to open meeting at 8:50 pm.

Roll call as follows:

Nick Ohlman-aye                       
Rich Etzkorn-aye                    
Jerry Grunzinger-aye
Boyd Wietecter-aye                   
Alan Hopefl-aye                     
Bob Sears-aye
Lisa Balbes-aye                                     
Amy Wagenknecht-aye

Motion passed 8-0

Murray Pounds asked the Park Board members if the September Park Board meeting could be held on September 22 instead of September 15 due to the fact the 15 will be the day after Greentree Festival.

Everyone agreed to change the Park Board meeting in September to the 22.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Bob Sears to adjourn at 8: 55 pm, and seconded by Boyd Wietecter.

Roll call as follows:

Nick Ohlman-aye                        
Rich Etzkorn-aye                   
Jerry Grunzinger-aye
Boyd Wietecter-aye                    
Alan Hopefl-aye                    
Bob Sears-aye
Lisa Balbes-aye                             
Amy Wagenknecht-aye    

Motion passed 8-0