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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1980.09.03 - 38689OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING September 3, 1980 The meeting was called to order at 9:45 a.m. by Chairman Lewis E. Wint in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Lewis Wint, Secretary Velma Austin, Don Deni, Fred Houghten, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph Montante, Carol Stanley, Richard Wilcox. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Marjorie M. Walker ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Dept. of Public Works County Commissioner Partridge Real Estate Lakeland Arena Citizen Fuller -Long Real Estate Anthony M. Franco, Inc. Daily Tribune APPROVAL OF MINUTES: R. Eric Reickel, Manager Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager Charles Ross, Chief, Administrative Services Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer Joseph Figa, Chief, Design & Development Arnold Johnston, Chief of Parks Michael Thibodeau, Chief of Golf Sheila Cox, Accountant Milton Handorf, Director Ann Hobart E. Frank Richardson Harold Richardson Doc Richardson Walter Bedell, Waterford Township James Long Dorothy Langan, Account Executive Steve Finlay, Reporter Moved by Mrs. Stanley, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 6, 1980, with the following amendment: Page 3-2, Appraisal 1.04 Acres, White Lake Oaks. The following wording shall be added: "Commissioner Stanley protested the appraisal fee of $500 from Fuller -Long Real Estate." Motion carried. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS: Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Dr. Montante to approve payment of Vouchers 8-1 through 8-294. 3-1 (Commission Meeting, September 3, 1980) ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Montante, Stanley, Wint, Austin, Deni, Houghten, Kuhn (7) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS: Moved by Mrs. Stanley, supported by Mr. Deni to approve the Statement of Operations as of July 31, 1980. Motion carried. ACTIVITIES REPORT: Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Austin to receive the Activities Report as of July, 1980. Motion carried. LAKELAND ICE ARENA: Mr. Reickel reviewed the Feasibility Study for the Lakeland Arena located on M-59 in Waterford Township. The proposed sale price for the entire 6.54 acre site was $1,600,000 or $1,470,000 which would not include 340 feet of frontage on M-59. The Arena was built in 1972 and contains two regulation hockey and skating areas plus space for a pro shop, concession stand, etc. Ithas seating capacity for 1,000 spectators. The building has 4,000 square feet presently being used for rental offices. Mr. Kipke and Mr. Ross analyzed the operation of six other ice arenas in Oakland County owned and operated by a city. In all six locations, they operated at a deficit, varying from $20,000 to $78,000 per year. The Commission discussed all items relating to the Arena, ie, financing methods if purchased, basic differences in a County -owned facility as compared to private, staff requirements, hours of operation, and various other expenses. It was determined that annual revenues over operating expenses were not sufficient to pay for the purchase price of the facility. Staff recommended continuing with the upgrading and development of the present parks and not expanding to include the Lakeland Arena, whether as a purchase or as a leased facility. Also, the Commission felt that if an additional facility were to be added to the Park System, it should definitely be in the south end of the County. The Messrs. Frank Richardson, Doc Richardson and Harold Richardson were present to answer questions. On behalf of the Richardsons, Mr. Frank Richardson thanked staff and the Commission for the report. He stated that the facility served some 100,000 people in 1979 and if the Parks and Recreation Commission did not purchase, he felt that a lease arrangement could be worked out for a two or three year period that would be beneficial to the County. 3-2 (Commission Meeting, September 3, 1980) Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to reject the proposal to purchase the Lakeland Ice Arena in Waterford Township. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Stanley, Wilcox, Wint, Austin, Deni, Houghten, Kuhn, Montante (8) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. MANAGER'S REPORT: ---Reviewed summary of millage election results. The millage was defeated in only two areas -- White Lake and Addison Townships. In the 1976 election, the millage was defeated in nine districts. Contributions for the millage campaign total $2775.84, leaving a deficit of $2268.91; balance to be made up with additional contributions. --- Met with Joe Figa, Peggy Johnson, Clinton River Watershed Council, and rep- resentatives from DNR to discuss some 13 miles of the Penn Central's 100 feet right-of-way in the Lake Orion -Rochester area. Ms. Johnson is exploring funding sources for the possible purchase of the right-of-way to preserve it as a pathway for non -motorized vehicles. ---Received proposal from James C. Scott Associates, Inc., landscape architects, to develop a master plan of the Red Run Drain property from 13 Mile north. The proposed fee was $3500 and would include design concept, preliminary site studies, final design package and construction documents. The Commission discussed recreation activities which could possibly be implemented on the property. Moved by Mr. Deni, supported by Mr. Wilcox to accept the proposal from James C. Scott & Associates, Inc., to prepare a master plan for the _Red Run Drain property from 13 Mile north; fee not to exceed $3500. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Wilcox, Wint, Austin, Deni, Houghten, Kuhn, Montante, Stanley (8) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. ---James C. Scott & Associates submitted a proposal to study the feasibility of constructing a water slide at the Wave Pool site. The proposed fee for the master plan which covers site analysis and survey, design concept, and visual presentation was $2750. Mr. Reickel explained he visited the site of a water slide in Wheeling, West Virginia which had generated $50,000 the first year with a net gain of $40,000. 3-3 (Commission Meeting, September 3, 1980) He stated that the amount of money put into a water slide, in conjunction with the Wave Pool, could be recovered within a two to three year period. Staff recommended going into agreement with James C. Scott & Associates to proceed with the conceptual design of a water slide in conjunction with the Wave Pool. Commissioner Deni questioned whether or not a green belt could be added around the deck at the pool to help alleviate the crowded conditions. Mr. Reickel said the relationship of the deck was in relationship to the pool and is mandated by the Health Department. Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to enter into contract with James C. Scott & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $2750, to proceed with the conceptual design of a water slide in conjunction with the Wave Pool. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Wint, Austin, Deni, Houghten, Kuhn, Montante, Wilcox (7) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. ---Mr. Figa stated the roof of the banquet room at Glen Oaks was leaking and needed repair. Also, the storage room (15xl5) roof at the northwest corner of the building, adjacent to the banquet room, was completely rotted out. Will seek bids as soon as possible for the repair work. ---Received inquiry from Birmingham School District as to whether or not the Parks and Recreation Commission would take over one of their vacant schools as a recreation center. Moved by Mr. Houghten, supported by Mr. Wilcox, to receive the letter from the Birmingham School District and inform them the school would be considered when the Commission is in a position to analyze all facilities available in southern Oakland County. Motion carried. ---Notified by Buhl Realty that the property adjacent to Addison Oaks was not available for use as snowmobile trails. ---Chairman Wint and Mr. Reickel will participate in Representative Charlie Harrison's annual legislative conference. The topic this year is Environment and Recreation. The conference, cosponsored by the Michigan Education Association, will be held at the County Courthouse on September 13, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. ---The WCXI Concert at Springfield Oaks on August 31st had 7000 persons in atten- dance. The Parks and Recreation Commission received 15% of the $20,547 gross receipts, plus $1150 for the building rental. --Have generated $132,410 in revenue at the Wave Pool for 1980. Revenues are up 21% from 1979. Patrons numbered 95,838 in 1980, an increase over 1979 of 2.7%. ---Have not received final draft of Golf Dome contract. Hope to have available at next meeting. 3-4 (Commission Meeting, September 3, 1980) ---Seventy artists have registered for ''Women's Works'' art show to be held at the Springfield Youth Activities Center on October 11 and 12. Last year's show drew 45 artists. ---PHASE III - GROVELAND OAKS Moved by Mr. Houghten, supported by Dr. Montante to receive grant of $84,000 from the Land and Water Fund for Phase III at Groveland Oaks and refer to the Planning & Building Committee for approval by the Board of Commissioners. Motion carried. ---Received request from William Borowy of General Motors Truck & Coach to borrow tables and chairs from the Springfield Youth Activities Center on September 13. Discussion followed on Commission policy of not loaning tables and chairs to individuals and/or organizations. Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Austin to deny the request. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Velma Austin Secretary g Secretary j 3-5