Park
Board Minutes
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER,
111 S. GEYER ROAD, ROOM 202
MEETING MINUTES
7:05 P.M.
In
attendance: Gerry Biedenstein, Bob Sears, Linda Fenton, Boyd
Wietecter, Jerry Grunzinger, Nick Ohlman, Betsy Wendell, Rich
Etzkorn, Curt Carron, Murray Pounds
Excused:
Katie Burckhalter
I.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Carol C.Gilster, 16 Garden Lane,
discussed concerns regarding the proposed Dog Park. A letter
describing the Dog Park concerns was handed out to all Park
Board Members present.
Harold Whitfield, 574 W Monroe,
discussed the proposed Dog Park.
Alan Hopefl, 12 Orchard Way,
handed out a letter to all in attendance regarding measuring
support for a Dog Park.
Don Foerster, 588 W Monroe,
discussed proposed Dog Park
Kathy Paulsen, 401 Frieda,
discussed proposed Dog Park
Gwyn Wahlmann, 1015 Janis Lane,
discussed the proposed Dog Park
Joe Toenjes, 329 Rose Lane,
discussed the proposed Dog Park
Lisa Short, president of the
KDPA, 429 Burns, read a statement from Kellee Sikes, Vice
President, KDPA concerning the proposed Dog Park.
Citizen Comments closed at 7:25
p.m.
1I. APPROVAL OF
MAY 21, 2007 BOARD MINUTES
A
motion made by Betsy Wendell to approve the May 21, 2007
minutes, seconded by Bob Sears. All in favor, motion carried.
III.
OLD BUSINESS
A SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Implementation Committee
Murray Pounds reported on the
construction for the Central Ridge Project, Phase 1. The
concession area, lighting, and landscaping was discussed.
Murray will continue to monitor the progress and hopefully the
construction will be completed by the end of the month.
A meeting will be held on
Thursday morning, June 21 at 8:15 to discuss Phase II and the
playground area. This meeting is open to the public.
Dog Park Committee
Murray had a letter from Lois
Bliss included in the Park Board packet that he was asked to
distribute to the Park Board members relative to the Dog Park
issue.
A meeting was held on June 6th
for the purpose of discussing a possible site for a dog park. It
was determined there are four sites that could possibly be used
for a Dog Park with some restrictions.
The committee will be meeting
again on Wednesday, June 20 at 4:30 p.m. for further
consideration of the issue. After this meeting the committee
should have a recommendation for the Park Board to consider
regarding the development of a dog park in the Kirkwood Park
system.
Geentree Park Restoration
Committee
No report
Finance Committee
No report
B.
GAYLORD FOUNDATION DONATION PROJECT
The Implementation Committee met
with members of the Gaylord Foundation Board and Ted Spaid from
SWT this past Tuesday to conduct a design process for the
project. Ted is currently working on developing a conceptual
plan and cost estimate resulting from that effort. Murray said
they discussed a welcoming area by the bridge and should have
the conceptual plan within a few weeks.
The donation is
$75,000-$100,000. There will be an initial payment of $25,000
to be given to the Park Board.
C.
OWLS, MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER GRANTS
Linda Fenton and
Murray met with Ron Coleman of the Open Space Council.
Ron has secured two separate
$5,000 grants, one for the OWLS (Operation Wild Lands) program
and one from Missouri American Water Company. The discussion
with Ron focused on how these funds could be used to support the
prairie wetlands project. Linda said we were the only one in
Missouri to receive this grant. Discussion was held regarding
the boardwalk, fishing pier, and the prairie area.
IV.
NEW BUSINESS
A. ELECTION OF PARK BOARD
OFFICERS
A motion was made by Linda
Fenton to nominate Gerry Biedenstein for President of the Park
Board, Bob Sears for Vice President of the Park Board, and Rich
Etzkorn for Treasurer of the Park Board, seconded by Boyd
Wietecter.
Roll call as follows:
Gerry Biedenstein–yea
Bob Sears–yea
Linda Fenton–yea
Jerry Grunzinger–yea
Boyd Wietecter–yea
Nick Ohlman –yea
Betsy Wendell-yea
Rich Etzkorn-yea
Motion passed 8 - 0
B.
MAINTENANCE UPDATE
Preparation for the Meacham Park
homecoming included installation of replacement of plant
material, mulching all beds, removal of an elm tree, cleanup of
play equipment and the picnic shelter. The actual prep and
cleanup costs association with the event was around $400.00.
Crews replaced broken sidewalk
at the former bus stop island at Monroe. A tactile grid was
installed in the new sidewalk for ADA safety compliance, and the
soil was replaced and the area seeded.
Work has been going on
sporadically at GTP in preparation for the Dirtburners big race
event at the end of this month. Dead trees, limbs, ivy, have
been removed, some grading and seeding has occurred, and cleanup
of the western boundary is included
Volunteer Day with the GTCC on
the 9th was successful. About 15 volunteers aided
the honeysuckle removal project by dragging previously cut brush
to the chipping point. Crews came in on Monday and chipped all
brush.
Windscreens were completed at
the Tennis courts with the help of some of Don LaChance’s
volleyball players. They volunteered a day to help finish
hanging the screens.
Crews mulched the entire
Community Center property.
Crews removed badly overgrown
burning bush at Mitchell Park and replaced them with hostas. The
7-8’ tall bushes obstructed visibility and were so woody from
mature growth that they had outlived their usefulness. The
front is now visible to the rear of the park.
Walker Park was weeded and
treated with Finale and Pro Device to aid in control.
Dianthus and Foxglove replaced
pansies at the title sign bed.
Quninette Cemetery had a Youth
In Action group plant daylilies along the front of the wrought
iron fence, as well as the flower circle in the front of the
cemetery. The plantings are being maintained by the Youth In
Action supporters.
We have been watering the new
plant material on a regular schedule with the help of the
Recreation staff and community service workers.
We have had some ventilation
issues with the composting toilets at Grants Trail. But in the
end it was just workmanship that caused the fans to stop
working, and we repaired those problems easily after diagnosis.
The pedestrian lane at the
Quarry has been painted throughout the length of the driveway.
Stop signs and stop bars have
been installed along the pedestrian walkway through the
Community Center lot.
The parks department received
frames and lumber for tables, received trash receptacles and
concrete tables today for installation in the new construction
sites.
Jim Wilkerson is out with back
trouble.
C.
OTHER MATTERS
Trash cans on Grants Trail were
discussed. Betsy Wendell said the trash cans in Crestwood
portion were always overflowing and look bad.
V. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Meacham Park Homecoming on June
2nd went well. The event was not as heavily attended
as in previous years due to rain.
July 4th event is
progressing as planned. Performers and fireworks are in place.
The Dirtburners put in a wall in
Greentree Park to accommodate new electrical panels. Murray
reported he is sending the Dirtburners a letter informing them
that the parks and recreation department need to be notified of
any changes or improvements they plan on making well in advance
of engaging in such work.
The community center is hosting
a breakfast for the America in Bloom judges on June 28th
at 7:30 am. The judges will tour Greentree Park, Quinette
Cemetery, the Wetlands in Greentree Park, Walker Park and
Kirkwood Park.
The Recreation Department has
advertised for one full time maintenance person for the
community center and has some applications. Murray said we will
be interviewing this week.
Murray discussed an Adopt a
Bench Plan as a way of getting donations.
VI.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS
A motion was made by Bob Sears
to adjourn to closed session at 8:15 p.m., seconded by Nick
Ohlman. Roll call as follows:
Gerry Biedenstein-yea
Bob Sears-yea
Linda Fenton-yea
Jerry Grunzinger-yea
Boyd Wietecter-yea
Nick Ohlman-yea
Betsy Wendell-yea
Rich Etzkorn-yea
Motion passed 8-0
A motion was made by Bob Sears
to return to open session at 9:00 p.m, seconded by Nick Ohlman.
Roll call as follows:
Gerry Biedenstein-yea
Bob Sears-yea
Linda Fenton-yea
Jerry Grunzinger-yea
Boyd Wietecter-yea
Nick Ohlman-yea
Betsy Wendell-yea
Rich Etzkorn-yea
Motion passed 8-0
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion made by Nick Ohlman to
adjourn at 9:05 p.m., seconded by Jerry Grunzinger. All
approved. Motion passed.
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