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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 9, 1973 ~~vw TUWNS~IP MINUTES OF THE GROW TOWNSHIP PARKS/RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING - AUGUST 9, 1973 Meeting was Hulegaard. Attendance: called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Trueman Present: Bradley, Britton, Griswold, Hulegaard, Jaworski, Oslund, Schneider. Excused: Heidelberger, Kappelhoff, Sloth. Guests: Jim Stewart - Director of Community Services Jim Stewart passed out booklets summarizing the summer recreation program. He stated that the children in this program seemed to appreciate the program more than did the children in programs in surrounding communities. He was very pleased with the total program, said it was the best program they had had, and gave a great deal of the credit to the two leaders - Keith and Karen. The program next year (summer only) would cost approximately $2700. If we go to full time it would reduce the cost somewhat because the directors would also serve as coaches, etc. If we intend to go to a full-time recreation program (year-around) Jim suggested that we immediately get together an advisory board and get feedback from residents - find out what they want. The earliest we could begin a full-time program would be the period beginning in January - winter session. The Community Services Director needs time to hire the right personnel for directorships. We would need the go-ahead from the Town Board no later than November l, 1973. Minutes, Reports, Communiques Motion was made by Schneider, seconded by Griswold that the minutes be approved as mailed. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Cha~man Addition Tot Lot - The Chairman will contact Jim Kappel- hof and get a layout for the tot lot. The project needs some direction. Heidelberger has poured forms for some of the equip- ment, but there were bolts missing for other pieces, so job could not be completed at that time. Meadow Creek - The secretary will call Dick Hand to see whether or not th1s park is or will be dedicated. If no results, the Chairman will call George Adolphson with same query. Restrictions on Donated Parkland - The secretary read the letter from the Townsh1p attorney regarding restrictions and compliance with same on dedicated parkland. She will mail copies to Lary Carlson, Chairman of Board of Supervisors, and to Pat Dahl, Township Clerk, for their information and files. Minutes - August 9, 1973 Page 2 , j Old Business - Continued Crooked Lake Cleanup - The secretary will write a letter to Cecl1 Helde1berger requesting an estimate for cleanup by the Boy Scouts. A letter to the Board of Supervisors will be turned in at the Tuesday, August 14 meeting for their approval, if the Boy Scouts decide to take it on as a project. Coon Creek Bridge - The Township will purchase the property from Jerry Green, wlth improvements not to exceed $1,000. Improvements will probably include a chain link fence, sidewalk or tarred path, etc. (Jaworski) Warmin~ Houses - There was some discussion as to the necessity of havlng warming houses on the skating rinks this season. Some 4-H groups have been saving money and would like to build their own warming houses. After discussion regarding vandalism, super- vision and lack of it, etc., the following motion was made by Dick Schneider: Until Grow Township is equipped with budget or manpower or both to supervise and maintain park buildings, no buildings shall be built or p1acedon park property. Motion was seconded by Jaworski; carried. The secretary will write a letter to the Board of Supervisors requesting their approval of the above regulation. Liabilitr Insurance for Parks - Griswold will have complete lnformatlon at the next meetlng. The Advisory Board will request by letter to the Board of Supervisors that the Township purchase liability insurance at a minimum of $lOO,OOO as soon as possible. Because we now have a playground installed and since we are now able to purchase insurance as a Township, we feel it is necessary at this time. Hours of Park Closing - Park hours of seven a.m. to ten p.m. were approved at the Town Board meeting of July lO. LAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT Chamberlain Addition (Meadowwodd) - Approximately twenty-five acres of flood p1aln have been donated for parkland in this area, along with approximately one acre of high ground for a tot lot. Cedar Crest Development - The Chairman met with the neighbors ln that area. They wl1l clean up the park area and get it ready for pond dredging, etc. They have been requested to leave eight to ten feet between trees and to remove all brush. Later on it will be decided which trees have to be thinned out to make room for picnic areas, etc. Trueman has told them to save a pile of brush and he would furnish refreshments for a wiener roast when cleanup is completed. Minutes - August 9, 1973 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Hockey Rink pro~osa1 - A committee consisting of Roger Anderson, JIm GrIswold an Dick Schneider will have a rough draft of the proposal to the secretary by Monday, August 13 for final typing of the proposal for presentation to the Board of Supervisors at the August 14 meeting. Proposed site will be on the Township property adjacent to the new Town Hall. Maintenance Bids - Park Cleanup -- The Chairman will request by letter to the Board of SupervIsors that they let bids for rink plowing for the coming season. Other park maintenance bids will be requested in the Spring. Jim Griswold had checked with Gary West regarding mowing, etc., and West would like $lO per hour for that detail. Cedar Crest Pro~osa1 - The Chairman will request by letter to the Board of SupervIsors permission to complete the park and skating rink at the Cedar Crest Estates, Third Additon. A separate letter will request bids for dredging the existing pond to oval shape, four feet below existing grade, 100 feet long, 150 feet wide, leveling spoil banks to a minimum of 4:l slopes on edges of pond. One security light will be installed at this site for night use of the rink. Community School - No decision was reached on full-time youth recreatIon program through Community School. Since Jim Stewart will be giving his overview of the summer program at the August l4 Town Board meeting, Lyle Bradley suggested that Don Wicke, Rosella Sonsteby and others be notified of same. Dick Schneider will call Don Wicke; Bradley will notify Rosella and others. Dean Oslund - Resignation -- The Chairman stated Dean will remain a member of the AdvIsory Board until the Board of Supervisors has reached their decision on the resignation. Oak Ridge - The only site in this area which could be used as a park area is landlocked and will need an easement purchased. Land acquisition committee will look into the matter. Member Attendance at Meetings - The secretary will contact those members who have mIssed three meetings and will ask them to present their concern to the other Advisory Board memebers at the next regular meeting - September 13. PLANS AND OBJECTIVES Cedar Crest - By next meeting the area should be cleared; we should have notification of dredging bids and the skating rink should be well on its way. General Skating Rinks - Discussion tabled until next meeting. MOTION MADE BY Schneider, seconded by Bradley that the meeting adjourn; carried. Meeting adjourned at lO:25 p.m. S. M. Britton, Secretary NEXT REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1973 - 7:30 p.m. CROOKED LAKE SCHOOL , / j'1 i i/