The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About12/07/1982 � • CITY DE APPLE VAI�LEY PARK �OMMITTEE MIPFUT�S Tuesday, December �, 'i98� 8:40 P.M. PRESENT: Chairman Rqbert Nae�eli, Committ�e Members Rita Gutenkauf, El�.en I�al.os! Virginia �terlin�� City Councal Member Barbara Savana�ek (9�3� arrival)! �ity Administratpr �iehard Aslesoni a�d Park ��.r�c�ar Jr�n Gurban. ABSENT: Ilavid M�.1.1.er {excused). 1. The meetin� w�s call.�d to order at $�0� p.m« b� Chairman Naegel�.. �. �he a�enda was amended �ith Item 3 ��usiness Ar�.sin� from Previous l��.nute�� becoming �tem 5a, �+. Minutes of the Navember 16, 19�2 Mee�in� were apprnve€� as mai.l�d, ,�. Lon�rid�e Comp3.a3nts Mr. B�.11 Jewitt {15754 Haye� Trail� v�as present to state the prc�blem� he has �nc4untered with youn�ster� using the hi11 directly behind hi;� hous� for �Iedding purposes» H� lost three trees last year and �lread� �his w�.nter he has lost anothe�r �hree tre�s. Becaus� ot' ill health� he was unable to canstruc� a sp1�t rail fence before this winter arriv�d, but h� plans to cons�ruct a �ence next year. He request�d that the snow fencin� be ereet�d a�air� �his w3.nt�r as it had be�n last year. Ca�nmittee members d�.seu�sed usin� s�gnage ar�d also n�xt sprin� tc� plant tr�es and shrubs to deter youn�ster� f�om crc�s�i�� th.ro�z�h p�ivate prnperty. �hairrnan Naegeli felt the Comm�.ttee shou].d recarnmend that the City rein�tall, snt�w fenein� th3s year o�1.y and �ha� the s3.tuatic�z� wi11. be reviewed periodically; �Ir. f�urban f�lt tha� Gouncil Member �avanick �hould be invca�:ved; in th3.s is�ue. I�fJTZ4N: � sr�.c�� f�nce should be lc�aned �a Mr. Je�a�.tt for �he wint�r seasc�n. IJ�,scussion: Ms. Sterl�.n� feels a precedent ec�u�.d be set and that the loanin� of this snow fence is just for this win�er--this re.� presents c�ne exception� and �,� wa7.l not be c�e�ne a�ain, Vo�� Yes 4• Nc� a Mfl'ST(7N: Recc�rnmen.din� that signs be erected showing where the new sleddin� hill is usin� arrow� to point th� direct�.an. ��.scussi.on: A heavy sign at the �arner t�f Mr. Jew3.tt�s �rr�perty sh�uld b� exected, a s3.gn with an arrc�w in �he d3rect�.on of the sledda.ng hi11� and a $a.�n �n the locatisn of th� true sleddin� hi.Il. VOTE:: Y�s, 4; No, C?« Sterl�.n�/Guten.ka�.f .�a. Busi.ness Arising from Previo�s A�inutes., a. Birdsong �?evelopment: Review qf the �rark ded�cat�crn Qf this particu�.ar develc>prnen� wyll be delayed until the nes.t p1.a�tin� af the developr��nt is being consicler�d, b. Ha�es �'ield--light next to V�A building at Hayes Community Field; a letter sent �ro�n �Ir. Gurban to Mr. T4m Lond�ren� Pre�ident of the VAA 3.ndieatin� a�tention had been drawn �� this problem was ancluded as i�Pc�rmat�.on �or Gommw�tee MGITI�7EY'S. � • PARK CQM�ITTEE �SINUT�� ecember 7, 'i982 Pa�e 2 c. Park Security and Lag Cuttin�+ � memo addressin� See�rit�r �.n Parks w�� reviewed with Member� fee3.�.n� it wauld be help�ul �a have Lt. Bruee Eric�ksar� of the Prsla.c� Department at a meeting in March Qr April. d. Handieapped �raal �t �limagnet� Construc�ti4� ot th3� t�rail has nathin� ta do with th� Par� Bond Is�ue. The �rail wa� put a.n as a re��zlt crf a, mat�hin� gran� of' �3b,44f�.�74 receiv�d in 1976-'�'�, a.t is f��.t t�a� an� �f the conditi.ons of the ma�chin� �rant was ta h�ve a trail fr�r handicapped per�t�ns--the trai2 was put i�., but at has n€�t be asph�al�ed. Chairmatt Nae�eli doe� not fe�l tha� the 34f34 matchin� �rar�t w�s spent. Mr. �urban reepmmended; a« Revi.ew the need and lacata.on of s�.ch a pathway� b. Update the cost; and c. Cansider r�commend.in� neeess�ary funds �'r�am 1. remainder fl� �bfl�l(� i.ssue �if apprc�priate� and �. 198,� or 8�+ budget. :F�.��h�r discussic�n inc3.uded �he need �or �rea� where outddor band�ires could be br�ilt. ��.ima�net� Farquhar and the Ga1.f Cnurse are possibl� areas fti�r bcandfir�s by permi.�. e« SnQwrntibiles. � le�ter sent to the Va1.�ey Trailblazers in ear� of �Er. B�b Jcshnst�n re�riewan� snowmobilir�g in Apple Va11e� was rece�ved by �he Cc�mmittee as informat3.on. f. Cedar Pari�/Marnin�riew l�evelapme�t: A mema fres�n T��. Gurba� g�.vin� an update status repart �as reviewed b�r the Comm�tt�e with nc� questiQns. 6. Bond Issue 17ev�1npment Financial Perspect�.ve presentation by �ity Adrnini�trator� this item ppstp4ned: until the C�.ty Administrator was able �c� arrive, 7. �naw G7,ea�in� fc�r Pathways, Sidewalks« �he priarity system set up by Nlr. �urban fc�r appraaehin� the tasl� of snr�w cl�aring was reviewed. FIe reque�ted �hat the �o�nmittee cansider . �el�tin� as �. Glas� E�A�� alkway, Caunty Raad �2 frc�m Haye� to Pennock tc� business d.istrict--th�.s wi12 becvme a Priori.t�r C item. Th� area around the F�.re Hall wi11, be cleared by fire hall crews. ARQT�C7N: The Pa�k Ccr�nmittee endarses the 17ra�� far ��zQw Removal far 1�82-8,�. V'pT�: Yes� 4; 1Vo� C3. Mi1os�'Guterr�kkauf $. Crr��s CAUntry �kiin� for 1982-83; The plan c�rawn up b'v Mr. Gurban was regarded a� a gre�t prc��ram by Committee men�bers. MOT�t31Vs The Cross Cau�try �kiin� Plan for '9982-83 is erzdorsed by the Park �or�mittee„ Vc�te� YES# �; Nc�� (3. a�erli�.g/Milc�s 6. Bond Issue �evelc��ment Financial Pez�sp�etive pr�sentation 'by C�.ty Administratar� Mr. .Asleson reviewed in dep$� with Cammittee R�embers the i�.clusive report €sn the Park Bond Issue Pro�ram he had prepared. 4n Pa�e 1 c��' the Repor�t $1��Q(30.(70 was �h��n as � transfer to the Ge�eral F'und because bas�.cally t�.e fallowin� items had i�ot been charged to the Bond Pra�;ram--fu1.].-time sa�.ariesy equipm�n� rental� gasoline� and �eneral funds equipment. He was sug�est�.n� that at an early m�etingi the Fark Gommit�ee may wish to recammend tca �h� Gity Counc3.l that �15�a��.C3fl be transferred to the Genera2 Fund. Tn�erest earned a�rer the life af the Bond. Pragram to dat� is $'�3C1,fltJf�.003. Carrc�2lwocrd Parki pa�e � €�f yellow sh�ets--�2�544.40 Game Cc�urt listed as a hc��.d iteza should hav� be�n ins�a3led �ccardin� tra A�s. Sterling and Ms« Gutenkauf. The Farquhar Grant Pro�rarn was � • P�RK CC?MMI�'TEE MINUTE� I3�eember `7, 1g82 Fa�e 3 discussed with the su��estic�n from Mr. Asle�on t�°�a� the C�mm3ttee prcceed w3.th Farqu.har after the first of the year �o that canstr�zcta.on can be�an ir� the spring with faciliti�s ready for use by summ�r. Mr. Gurban wa.1.1 prepare a package far di�cus�fon re�ardirig Farquhar far th� next meetin�� `anuary �k! 1983, Comm�.tt�e R�embers wi.1l revi�w �.he repart and items will 'be dis�ussed a� needed at all future m�e�t3.ng�. Cha�.rman Nae,ge�.i and Park Ca�nmittee Memb�rs wished to reiterate �he exee].lent accQrnpli�hm�nts by Mr. TQm �Ja;hl in carryir�� forth the reguirements �zs s�ated in. the Ban�. Frer�ram. MaTItJN. Tha� a 7.�tter be sent to Mr. Tam ��.h1 c3.ting the excellen� jc�ka h� � d3.c� in a�complishing the Bond �ssue re€�uirem�nts. V4TE t Yes� 4; No, C►. �terlin,g/Gute�auf Ccruncil Memb�r Savanick comp3.amente�d Nir. AslesAn on the excellr�r�t re�art h� had prepared w��h �ornmi.tte� Memb�rs also voicin� th�a.r thank yous. 9. Gaa1s and t?b�ectivesr Mr. �urban w�.l.]. mail tc� Comm3.ttee Members a Comprehensive Park and Reereatian �y�stem P1an, 1973-"�9g3. t�h�.s wa� mail�d Deeember 1(7s 1�$2.� � merna regardin� Parks Tssues was als� revi.ewed. M�. Savanick r�quested that there be I�AF� af P�.RK� includ�:d. 'IQ. I�ot�.r�n�� 1� memo regarding the approaeh in s�atin� and �racess�.n� mota.ans �ras r�v�.ewed and accepted �s helpful infc�rmataar�. 'i1. C?�her Business by Committee; �.. �Snewmabil� Clubs in Apple Va11.ey_-A memo fram Mr. Gurban with cnrres�» perndence reeeived £ram the two loeal Snowmobile C1.ubs �eques�in$ permissiQn t4 u�ilize �rails in A�p1.e Valley �o �ain acc�ss tv snar�mo'bile rau�es wa� rev3,ewed„ Ms. Savanick s.ndica�ed hpw dangerQUS she felt it aras ta cross Cour�ty Raad �� at Galaxie. Chairman Nae�e].�. sug�ested reviewa.ng trails fir�t befc►re r�aki.n� reccrmmen- da�ions. Concern was expressed, over find�.n� suffa,ci�nt public tra3.2s. �hazrznan Naegel��. stated that he d�.d not wish to have �nc�wmobiles an bicycle �a�h�. A MOT�C?1V made by �i�. S�terl�.n� se�onded by Ms. Gutenkauf �i�ing i�he Va11ey Trail BZaz+�rs permiss�.c�n �� use the east side of the street frc�m ?aampert�� Y'ard to Caunt� Rsaad �+2 was withdrawn since Mr. Gurban was just seeki,r�g verbal imput fr�m the Comm�,ttee. �ie wil1. report back ta the Cammittee. b. Packe�s mailed tc� Cc�mmi�t�e Members by Mr» Gurb�,n: Ms. Niilc�s thar�kk�d Mr. Gurban �or the �xcellen� informat�.4n with the other M�mbers voicin� their appree�.ation� tQe. c. ao��,al at Gh,r�.�tmas s Ms. �terl�.n� su�gested �hat �he Cammitte� may wish tc� h�ve a '��et �4�ethe�'.'r Ch�irman Naegeli su��e�ted i� be held after January 'i, d. Meeting P�,ace�� Mr. Gurban sug�e�ted. that an c�ecasian meetin�s be he2d at �he Gcs2f Gourse Club�,ouse, the Poal and Racquet C7.ub, etc. ju�t f�r a change, e. January ,�� 19$� at 8:44 �.m.: First meetan� of the new year va�,th the Election of �fficers. � • PARK C��TTTEE �I�UT�S �ecembe� 7, ��82 . Page 4 �z. �a�Q,��t. MC}TIflN� by Ms. Gutenkauf! seconded by Ms. Milas to ad�ourn the meeting. �'he meetin� ad,jaurned at 1�:3C? �.m. Chairman A.ppr�val Staff R�view�d " ��v{-- ��' �'.�- '.. c�: A1,1 Pa�k Committee Me�nbers Council Read Fi1� Park i�a3.nt�nance Supervisor I ,