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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1969.10.17 - 38390PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING October 171 1969 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at 9:45 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Frances Clark, Vice Chairman Clarence Durbin, Secretary Velma Austin, Sol Lomerson, dames Reid, Henry Schiffer, Frank Richardson, Thomas Dillon, Virginia Solberg and Daniel Barry. ALSO PRESENT: Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director Edward H. Laird, Landscape Consultant The minutes of the September 19, 1969 meeting were discussed. Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Durbin, that the minutes be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Laird presented the comprehensive development plan of Independence -Oaks. A cost estimate for each phase was included; estimated total $2,000,000, based on current contract prices. The commission was advised that the plan and estimated costs were being submitted so that our financing ability could be projected and priorities be established by the commission. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Dillon that the concept of the comprehensive development plan of In- dependence -Oaks be approved and accepted. Motion carried. The comprehensive plan of Waterford -Oaks was presented by Mr. Laird. After reviewing the plan, Mr. Laird recommended the pur- chase, if possible, of a 2-acre parcel adjacent to the park. This additional property could help relieve the crowded con- dition of the present plan. The commission directed Mr. Van Natta to see if he could negotiate the purchase of this addi- tional property. Mr. Laird's estimated cost for the complete development of Waterford -Oaks, which includes an outdoor swimming pool, was $606,000. An additional $150,000 was estimated to enclose the pool for year -around operation. Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Reid, that the Waterford -Oaks comprehensive plan be approved and accepted. Motion carried. Page 2. (10/17/69 Commission Meeting) Mr. Van Natta reported to the commission that our Addison -Oaks application for Recreation Bond money was rejected by the Department of Natural Resources. The department stated that our application fell more within the criteria set up for the $25 million state urban area projects, and suggested our pro- jects for the Recreation Bond money more closely serve the urban needs. With this rejection of Addison -Oaks' application, Mr. Van Natta suggested that our priority be changed to Water- ford -Oaks which could serve the urban population. Mr.,Van Natta explained that should we receive help under the $25 million part of the program, then the state aid money would entitle all park users to pay the same rate. No special rate could be given our county residents --a policy we have established. There is a possibility that the state would purchase and develop a park and turn over to the County Parks and Recreation to main- tain and operate for a token fee of $1.00 per year. All profit from park operation to go to the county. At present the Depart- ment of Natural Resources is making plans to purchase the Seven Lakes area near Holly. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Barry, that the Parks and Recreation Commission would not be interested in the operation of the Seven Lakes area if offered by the Department of Natural Resources. Motion carried. Mr. Van Natta reported to the commission that 28 acres west of the Golf Course at Springfield -Oaks was for sale and had been offered to the Park Commission for approximately $1500 per acre. He was directed to get more information concerning the property and report back to the commission. Discussion followed concerning the rehabilitation program for prisoners. Mr. Van Natta explained that perhaps work projects may be available to help develop our parks, but housing facili- ties were not. 1f our county enters into such a program, more exploration would be done before a recommendation is presented to the Parks Commission. Mr. Richardson informed the commission that consideration of a new plan for the Children's Village was being studied and that the plan may encompass some of our Waterford -Oaks lease land. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Dillon, that Mr. Van Natta represent the Parks Commission at the Supervisors' Planning, Zoning and Building Committee in affirming our position in the Waterford -Oaks com- prehensive development concept. Motion carried. Page 3. C10/17/69 Comm�saion Meeting) Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Richardson, that meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. Velma Austin, Secretary Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary