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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARK COMMITTEE MINUTES
SEPT. 16, 1980
PRESENT: Chairperson Virginia Sterling, Staff inember Mike Bassett, Committee
members Joanne Hollenbeck, Rita Gutenkauf, Robert Naegeli , and
Carolyn Rodriguez.
ABSENT: Denis LaComb and David Miller.
Chairperson V. Sterling called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes of the September 2, T980 meeting were approved as mailed.
PLAY EQUIPMENT UPDATE
A revised and updated list of all the parks and the play equipment spe¢.ifications
for each park was submitted.
Bids will be open October 14 for play equipment,with advertising conducted cur-
rently according to proper time specifications.
PARK DISCUSSION
Cobblestone: Trail connections installed by developer (Palomino) and city were
discussed with the following results:
RECOMMENDATION: by R. Gutenkauf, in order to obtain a total connection of city
and developer paths, it is requested that developer connect
the path off 138th circle to adjoin city' s path. This con-
nection is in lieu of the path planned for 140th.
UNANIMOUS
Chaparral Park: R. Gutenkauf suggested the park be graded for some open play,
keeping in mind the area is not large enough for regulation sports fields. It was
suggested the sumac and some trees be removed, retaining a border of trees, and
grade to provide an open area for informal play.
Discussion as follows: The committee's 1977 minutes included requests of this
type for Chaparral , therefore, the situation has been previously considered and
discussed by the committee. Maintenance may be a problem because of the grade.
The only solution seems to require extensive grading which would further cut down
the size of the play area--approximately one-half the size of the Pennock area,
for comparison. Some play equipment could be installed in the lower end of the
park. The open area would provide a play spot for 10-14 yrs. , thus keeping the
tot lot open for youngsters. The question being whether the expenditure of approx-
imately $3,000-5,000 to provide an informal play area is feasible.
RECOMMENDA�I�ON: Grade Chaparral Park for informal play area at the present time.
YES - 1 NO - 3
OTHER DISCUSSION:
Valley Middle Park grading is incomplete due to rainy weather and it will be necessary
to regrade.
Next scheduled meeting will be October 7--7:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.