HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1970.01.16 - 38397PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
January 16, 1970
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, Frank Richardson, and Henry Schiffer.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Daniel Barry, Thomas Dillon, James Reid, Virginia Solberg
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director
The minutes of November 21, 1969 were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Schiffer, that
the minutes of November 21, 1969 be approved as written, with
the following correction: Mr, Richardsonls name be deleted
from the motion approving the Development Budget for 1970 as
he had asked to be excused before the motion was made.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported that the annual report of park operations for
1969 is not complete, but that a projected net profit for Groveland-
Oaks is $25,000.00, and operating deficit of $4,500.00 for Springfield -
Oaks is expected. He also reported that Addison -Oaks has now been
opened for snowmobiling.
A program report was given on the 4-H project that is proposed for
Springfield -Oaks. Wilcox and Laird have finished preliminary site
plans. County Engineering, 4-H and Odell, Hulett and Luckenback will
be reviewing site plan for final studies. A finished plan will be
submitted for Commission approval.
Mr. Van Natta reported on Twin Lakes Golf Club property. This site
was brought to our attention by Mr. Daniel Murphy, who learned it
was for sale; asking price $11-4 million, but could be purchased for
$1 million. Mr. Van Natta reported on a verbal check with HUD,Land
and Water Fund, and the State Recreation Bond Fund. No unit will
supply matching funds. Mr. Van Natta recommended to the Commission
they take no action. The Commission concurred.
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At 11:00 a.m. Mr. Van Natta opened the bids submitted for the food
service equipment for Addison -Oaks. The following bids were sub-
mitted and recorded for tabulation:
Canton China & Equipment Co. $345,228.00
Great Lakes Hotel Supply Co. $33,195.00
Discussion followed concerning bids.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Lomerson that the
contract be awarded to low bidder CGreat Lakes Hotel Supply
Co.) if the bid meets specifications and the Director's
approval.
Motion carried.
All members present voting aye.
Members present: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Durbin, Mr.
Lomerson, Mr. Schiffer, Mr. Richardson.
Discussion followed concerning the mechanical and electrical work for
remodeling the kitchen at Addison -Oaks. Practicality of bid versus
time and material was fully discussed.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Lomerson that the
mechanical and electrical work be let on time and material
basis.
Motion carried.
All members present voting aye.
Members present: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Durbin, Mr.
Lomerson, Mr. Schiffer, Mr. Richardson.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Schiffer, that the
meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:35.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary