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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/1979 r J • • • CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARK COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 1979 PRESENT: Chairman Joe Bell, Park Committee members Hollenbeck, Milos, Miller, Naegeli, Rodriguez and Mike Bassett, Park Director. ABSENT: Ginny Sterling. 1. Chairman Bell called the meeting to order. 2. The minutes of the February 6, 1979 meeting were approved as written. 3. DISCUSS FINAL COST ESTIMATE3 -- They were approved at the February 6, 1979 meet- meeting and there were no questions from the Committee members. 4. DISCUSS PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES. A. Letter to Civic Groups,- The letter was distributed to the Committee members and reviewed. MOTION: of Milos, seconded by Rodriguez to accept the letter as printed and asked that it be sent to the Presidents of the civic organizations with thirty cards. YES - 7 - NO - 0. • The Committee reviewed a copy of the card -- (see attached) . They discussed the word "for" and felt that maybe it should be deleted. (Note: Mr. Walz stated that you are not asking them for a Yes or No Vote and felt that it should be left as presented.) The Committee asked that 2,000 of the cards be printed; when they are received from the printer each Committee member would like a number of cards to distribute. B. Diamond Path Carnival - The Committee will have a booth at the carnival from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on February 23,1979. The following persons will work at the booth from 5:00 to 9:00: Bob Naegeli, Ellen Milos, Dave Miller. Carolyn Rodriguez is in charge of setting up the booth and will be there most of the time. Joanne Hollenbeck will also work at the booth part of the evening and Joe Bell will be there from 5:00 to 6t00 p.m. It was not determined at this time if the Puppeteers would be available that evening; one of them has a conflict with his participation in a school play. The Committee again discussed the use of balloons and decided that that type of promo- tion should be separate from the Park Committee. A promotional flyer will be printed by the "People for Parks" Committee: Joanne Hollenbeck is in charge of this project. The Committee discussed the use of Signs and agreed that that would also be pursued by the "People For Parks" Committee. 5. DISCUSS VAA MEETING. • Chairman Bell reported that he and Mr. Bassett met with the VAA Board last week. They explained the needs of the park system, etc. He stated that they felt it was a good meeting and they had a positive response. There was some discussion on lighting of the fields and use of the neighborhood parks by the VAA. Mike Bassett reported that he felt they were well received and that the Board members asked realistic questions. ' Page 4�2 Park Committee Minutes � � e 2/13/79 • Joanne Hollenbeck stated that she felt that it was a good meeting. The Board was con- cerned about the use of the parks. She stated that after Joe Beli & Mike Bassett left that the Board felt they could work with the Committee and they didn't feel that any- thing was being pushed down their throat; they were more receptive. Dave Miller asked how much emphasis they placed on the complex. Bell stated that one of their big questions was space; he feels that Question ��1 was discussed more than the complex. Carolyn Rodriguez suggested working with the people in the neighborhood in the develop- ment of the parks; let them know that they can be involved if the bond issue passes. Bob Naegeli pointed out that there is a Five Year Comprehensive Park Plan and he feels that they should have a positive attitude as to why it is layed out the way it is. Carolyn Rodriguez stated that she would like to see more people involved in the decision making process. Bob Naegeli stated that the plans have been formulated; the park committee should sell the plans that we have. Don't put up a plan and redo again; that could be utter chaos. Mike Bassett stated that if there is a good reason why things should be changed he feels they could be. Dave Miller stated that he fee]s that they should inform the residents that the concept plans show what is proposed; some items are subject to flexibility and if the bond issue passes and the Park Committee is making plans for development of a particular park inform people that they can meet with the Committee and give their input. We can't afford to worry about details now, but tell the people that there is some flexibility and that maybe something can be worked out if they have a problem with a concept plan. Carolyn Rodriguez>:stated that she feels that the neighborhoods would like to have a voice in the development. Bob Naegeli stated that at this point we are selling the bond issue; we have to be enthusiastic about the plans and have a positive attitude . about the plans that we have. 6. DISCUSS PRESS RELEASES Mike Bassett distributed a draft of the Council Table and a copy of the press release that will go to the papers this week. He stated that he will continue to write a informational press release each week for the newspaper. MOTION: of Milos, seconded by Rodriguez that the meeting be adjourned. .