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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1979 . � ~ • • • CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARK COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 1979 PRESENT: Chairman Joe Bell, Park Committee members' Milos, �ollenbeck, .�_�es��ng, Naegeli, Rodriguez, Miller (arrived at 8:35 p.m.) . ABSENT: None. l. Chairman Bell called the meeting to order. 2. Minutes of the January 30, 1979 meeting were approved as written. 3. REVIEW OF "SPECIAL ELECTION" BROCHURE. The Committee members spent a considerable amount of time reviewing �he draft of the brochure prepared by the City Staff. Attached is the draft with the appropriate corrections recammended by the Park Committee members. Joanne Hollenbeck recommended that the Steve J. Delaney Memorial Field be referred to in the information on the athletic complex. The Committee members agreed to add this information. MOTION: of Naegeli, seconded by Sterling that the brochure contain a sample ballot on the top of the page with the explanation as to the three questions on the bottom of the page listing them, numbering the parks 1 through 33 � and keying the number on the map. (Dave Miller arrived at 8:35 p.m.) DISCUSSION: Ellen Milos stated that she believes they they should use both different colors and the numbers. She also stated that she feels that the "color" would liven up the brochure. She suggested three different colors corresponding to the questions. There was further discussion on cost, etc. VOTE ON THE MOTION: YES - 6 - NO - 0 (Miller Abstained) . MOTION: of Milos, se�onded by Rodrigues to hi-lite the brochure with coior in the headlines, etc. YES - 7 - NO - 0. There was considerable d.iscussion about including the reference to School District 196 and the committee agreed to eliminate that phrase. The Committee felt that the limited home market value needs an explanation in the brochure. The approved the brochure with the corrections per attached dra€t. REVIEW FINAL "SPECIAL ELECTION" COST ESTIMATES. Mike Bassett distributed the "cost estimates" and asked the Park Committee to review them prior to the next meeting. He explained the totals and percentages. � Bob Naegeli questioned the spending of $10,000 at Longridge for the sliding hill. There was some discussion about being able to use the monies in another park if they were not needed in Longridge. Mike Bassett explained that it could be used as a neighborhood park with a tot lot; at the present time we do not have a concept on the Longridge Park. , Pa�e ��2 Park Committee Minutes� � 2/6/79 � Bob Naegeli stated that he understood that one of the stipulations with Orrin Thompson for the parkland dedication was that he would grade the hill so that the children sliding wouldn't run into the homes. Mike Bassett stated that he doesn't believe that was included in the development agreement, but he will check on that. MOTION: of Naegeli, seconded by Milos to approve the 1979 Park Bond Issue Develop- ment Cost Estimate Summary as presented. YES - 6 - NO - 0 - (Rodgriguez abstained) . Chairman Bell noted that they will be meeting with the VAA on Wednesday night and they are interested in the detail of the bond issue. The Park Commiti�e agree that they would have to give them some cost detail. 5. DISCUSS PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS. Chairman Bell distributed a draft of a letter to be sent to the Civic organizations. (See attached) . The Gommittee members made some corrections and approved the letter to be sent to the presidents of the organizations. Chairman Bell encouraged as many members of the Committee as possible to attend any of the presentations that are scheduled. 6. DISCUSS PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES. Carolyn Rodriguez stated that there will be a school carnival at Diamond Path School on February 23 and she suggested that the Park Committee set up a booth at the carnival to provide information about the upcoming bond issue. She noted that the • principal, Bob Ferguson, has approved the idea. Bob Naegeli suggested using the Puppet Show to help promote the bond issue. Also it was suggested that they use Balloons to publicize the parks. There was considerable discussion on the use of the puppet show, balloons, and a special flyer, who is going to man the booth and who will pay for the promotional ideas. Joanne Hollenbeck stated that she will work on a draft of a flyer. MOTION: of Rodriguez, seconded by Miller to have a booth and promotional activities at the Diamond Path Carnival on February 23, 1979. YES - 7 - NO - 0. This will be further discussed at the next meeting. 7. DISCUSS PRESS RELEASES. Mike Bassett stated that either Staff can write the press releases or the individual committee members can write the press releases. Mike stated that if there is a park committee member who feels strongly about writing an article he would be willing to work with them. El1en Milos suggested that Mike submit his press releases and at the same time that the Park Committee members write press releases. Joe Bell and Carolyn Rodriguez volunterred to work on a press release and they will bring a draft to the next meeting. 8. OTHER ITEMS. The Committee agreed to meet each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. until the Park Bond Election date - March 20, 1979. . Joanne Hollenbeck stated that she would like to make a couple comments on the VAA Board meeting which Chairman Bell and Mr. Bassett will be attending Wednesday eve. She reviewed some of the concerns of the VAA and the Committee briefly discussed the approach to be taken with the VAA. They felt it is important that the VAA recognize that they need the development in the undeveloped parks; they also discussed the use of neighbor- hood parks for practice, etc. Meetin� adiourned.