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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 1986.02.12 - 38794PUBLIC HEARING OVERALL RECREATION MASTER PLAN February 12, 1986 The public hearing for the overall at 9:36 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Wint conference room. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENT: recreation master plan was called to order in the Parks and Recreation Commission's Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Pecky Lewis, Jr., George Kuhn, Walter Moore, Daniel Murphy, Ralph Nelson COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: John Gnau, Lillian Moffitt, Carol Stanley ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Dept. of Public Works Oakland Parks Foundation Snell Environmental Group, Inc. Brandon Township Independence Township Highland Township Troy Royal Oak Birmingham Berkley Oak Park Rochester Hills Farmington Hills Hazel Park Oakland Press Harley Ellington Pierce Yee Assoc. Huntington Woods Ralph Richard, Manager Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager C. L. Ross, Chief, Administrative Services Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer Arnold Johnston, Chief of Parks Milton Handorf, Director Fran Greenebaum, Executive Director Robert Ford, Program Coordinator Dr. Michael Chubb, Consultant Ed Pierson, Supervisor Tim Doyle, Recreation Director Tom Dunleavy, Supervisor Harold Swieczkowski Tom McKinney, Superintendent Steve Gillette, Parks & Forestry Super. Don Jenson, Mayor Maybelle Fraser, resident Ron Norman, Mayor Paul Woodtown, resident Steve Woodberg, Recreation Director Mike Hartner, Parks & Forestry Director Eric Wurmlinger, Parks & Recreation Jim Beers, Recreation Director Scott Simons, reporter Jack Goodnoe, Assistant in Design Fred Lindholm, Parks & Recreation Chairman Wint noted that the master plan compiled by Snell Environmental Group on behalf of the Commission is a comprehensive guide which can be updated as needed. This document shows the citizens of Oakland County that the Commission is working together with the citizens and officials of the County to ascertain what the best direction is for the Commission to take for the future. It is also a requirement of the State to have this document on file with the Department of Natural Resources to enable the Commission to be eligible for grant funding. 3a - 1 (Overall Recreation Master Plan Public Hearing, February 12, 1986) The purpose of the public hearing is for a final review of the plan before adoption. Mr. Ford, Project Coordinator, Snell Environmental Group, reviewed the Commission's goals and objectives as set down in the plan. Concern was voiced over the objective listing 200 acres as a minimum for a County park,which would virtually eliminate the southeast corner of the County for future parks. It was suggested that it be noted in the plan to permit smaller acreage or a different standard for the southeast portion of the County. Consider a specialized type of facility on a smaller amount of acreage in which the local communities are unable to become involved, such as a wave pool. The Commission was requested to consider a field house type of facility in the local communities in the southern half of the County, which would provide a facility for the many people who cannot drive the distance to the other County parks and for younger people without transportation. Staff noted that several communities have that type of facility, and mentioned the Commission's philosophy of not dupli- cating local facilities in order to avoid competing with them. The following letters were received for input into the master plan under comments: "10 February 1986 Dear Commission Members: The Reminder reported that a Public Hearing is to be held February 12, 1986 at 9:30 a.m. to receive citizen input on the park system's proposed long range master plan. The Oakland Press detailed the long range master plan and, to my know- ledge, Springfield Oaks was not mentioned. I propose the arena be converted into an outdoor ice skating rink dur- ing winter months. Lighting, music, and a refreshment stand would encourage more participants. A per person fee could be charged for use of the rink. My family has visited the Oakland County Parks and we enjoy the rec- reation offered. Sincerely, Ina J. Golden" (signature) "February 10, 1986 Dear Lew: Thank you for giving me an opportunity to comment on the Parks and Recreation Commission's long-range master plan. Unfortunately, my schedule is such that I will not be able to attend your public hearing on Wednesday, February 12 at 9:30 a.m. However, after having briefly reviewed a copy of the proposed master plan in the Parks and Recreation Commission offices, I would like to offer the following comments: 3a - 2 (Overall Recreation Master Plan Public Hearing, February 12, 1986) I noted that the plan indicated that when the consultants met with representatives from the local units of government and from local parks and recreation committees, that the prime concern was greater communication and cooperation between the County Parks and Recreation Commission and staff and the local units. In my brief review of the proposed master plan I did not see any goal or objective that related to that concern. The master plan speaks of better communication among staff people in the Parks and Recreation Department, but it is silent so far as I could tell regarding improved communication between the County and the local units. I would urge the Parks and Recreation Commission to take a second look at the findings that came out of the meeting held with representatives from the local units and then to add a goal of increasing communication and cooperation with those units. Also, on behalf of Orion Township, I would like to extend an invitation for you and other members of the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff to meet informally with members of the Township Board and of the Township Planning Commission to share ideas and concerns relative to the development of Orion Oaks. Again, thank you for the opportunity to comment and I would ask that my comments relating to the master plan be made part of the official record of your public hearing. Sincerely, JoAnn Van Tassel, (signature) Supervisor Charter Township of Orion" Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mrs. Fox to receive the proposed overall recreation master plan with the comments and letters received being referred back to Snell Environ- mental Group for inclusion in the plan. Motion carried. The public hearing was adjourned at 10:49 a.m. Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. Secretary Karen Smith Recording Secretary ks 3a - 3 PUBLIC HEARING 1986 LAND AND WATER PRE -APPLICATIONS February 12, 1986 The public hearing for the 1986 Land and Water Pre -Applications was called to order at 10:50 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Wint in the Parks and Recreation Commission's conference room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Pecky Lewis, Jr,., George Kuhn, Walter Moore, Daniel Murphy, Ralph Nelson. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: John Gnau, Lillian Moffitt, Carol Stanley ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Dept. of Public Works Oakland Parks Foundation Snell Environmental Group, Inc Brandon Township Independence Township Highland Township Troy Royal Oak Birmingham Berkley Oak Park Rochester Hills Farmington Hills Huntington Woods Hazel Park Oakland Press Harley Ellington Pierce Yee Assoc. Ralph Richard, Manager Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager C. L. Ross, Chief, Administrative Services Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer Arnold Johnston, Chief of Parks Milton Handorf, Director Frannie Greenebaum, Executive Director Robert Ford, Project Coordinator Dr. Michael Chubb, Consultant Ed Pierson, Supervisor Tim Doyle, Recreation Director Tom Dunleavy, Supervisor Harold Swieczkowski Tom McKinney, Superintendent Steve Gillette, Parks and Forestry Supt. Don Jenson, Mayor Maybelle Fraser, resident Ron Norman, Mayor Paul Woodtown, resident Steve Woodberg, Recreation Director Mike Hartner, Parks and Forestry Director Eric Wurmlinger, Parks and Recreation Fred Lindholm, Parks and Recreation Jim Beers, Recreation Director Scott Simons, reporter Jack Goodnoe, Assistant in Design 3b - 1 Land and Water Pre -applications Public Hearing, February 12, 1986) Mr. Figa said the Department of Natural Resources recently notified the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission that pre -applications to request matching Land and Water funds for projects should be forwarded to them by March 1, 1986. This is the first required review for these funds. If the pre -application is approved, a full application will be completed later in the year. Ralph Richard noted that the same grants will be submitted to the Michigan Land Trust Fund for funding on a 75/25 basis. The projects selected are: 1. Waterford Oaks Toboggan Slide 2. Independence Oaks Organizational Camping Property Acquisition 3. Groveland Oaks Phase III Section B Camping Development A public hearing is also a requirement of the DNR to qualify for matching funds. Mr. Figa said notice of the hearing had been advertised in several area newspapers. No comments were made on the pre -applications. The public hearing was adjourned at 11:12 a.m. Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. Secretary Cl�2C�i1✓ �� ''}"�U`� Karen Smith Recording Secretary ks 3b - 2