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MEMfl T0: Park Gommittee
FROM: Randy Johnson, Acting Director, Parks and Recreation
DATE: September 11, 1987
SUBJECT: Se tember Meetin
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Greg Kopischke and I talked on Thursday, September lOth, and determined tk�at
there were no crucial items that need attention this month. So we will not
meet on September 15th as we had planned. Our next meeting will be on
October 6th at 7:00 a.m, at Carbone's.
The following information will serve to update you on recent occurrences:
1. Park Bond Issues
A. Athletic Fie1d Complex
We finally got the water pumped out of the holding pond that
had been blocked off. The pond after the "super storm" had
enlarged to cover all of one soccer field and part of a
second field.
Due to legal,complications, the storm sewer had not been
connected to the halding pond and to date the lawyers are
still discussing drainage easements with the property owner
on the west side of Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Until the
easement is procured, we will continue to pump the pond to a
near-by drain.
Removing the water has enabled the irrigation contractor and
the electrical contractor to begin working. We anticipate
having the irrigation work completed by the end of September
and the majvrity of electrical work done by Navember lst.
The fencing bid is due next week and if we get a reasonable
bid, this should be completed by November lst. We will seed
in the Spring and should be open for play in the Spring of
1989.
B. Hayes
The project is moving along on schedule and we should see an
April lst opening date. To date the quality of workmanship
and materials has been very good.
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Sept. Park Committee Mtg.
C. Redwood
The contractor for the Redwood project has been moving very
slowly. His workmanship has ranged from good to poor. We
have had some concerns with the shingling job on the roof and
we may require some areas �o be redone before completion of
this project. `�
Completion date for the building is set for October Sth but I
wouldn't be surprised to see a November lst date, even though
we have a $50.00 per day liquidated damage clause.
The pool bids are due to be opened on September 24th with
work commencing on October lst. A completion date of May
15th, 1988 is projected.
The money for the pool project, about $100,000 will come from
park dedication funds as directed by the City Council.
D. Apple Valley East
All grading and seeding is complete. We will have a skating
rink on this site this Winter and in Spring of 1988 we will
finish the b�llfielsl, volleyball court, etc.
E. Belmont
I have re-opened negotiations with the property owner (Frantc
Kleckner) of the approximate one acre of land adjacent to the
existing park. We hope to acquire this parcel and expand the
park to include a playfield.
F. Existing Park Improvements
Tennis court lights are in and operating at Scott and
Hagemeister parks. Give them a try before the snow flies!
2. Other Items Of Interest
A. Palomino Park is nearing completion. Grading is complete as
is seeding, mulching and asphalt trails. We plan to install
play equipment, volleyball court and basketball standards
this Fall.
B. New outdoor hockey rinks and lights at Hayes are underway.
An electrical engineer has been retained to assist with
design and lighting. The park maintenance crew will build
one new set of.dasher boards to give us a total of three
lighted rinks at Hayes Park this Winter.
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Sept. Park Committee Mtg.
C. The "Second Ice Arena Committee" has been hard at work on a
bond referendum. Gary Pietig and I have prepared a report on
potential operation expenses and revenue projections. The
Council will decide on September 24th if they will allow this
issue to "go to the voters." The Committee is aiming for a
November election.
D. Summer Recreation Programs have a11 come to a close and
things went very well. Especially popular this Summer was
our Playground program. Attendance was more that doubled
over 1986 numbers.
E. Fall programs are now beginning to start and we see a very
busy schedule ahead for the next three months. Please keep
me posted on any feedback or new ideas you receive from the
community.
That is about it, but that's probably enough! Please stay in touch - I'l1
see you on October 6th.
Sincerely,
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Randy J hnson
Acting Director
Parks and Recreation
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