09-18-2002 MinutesPARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes - Monthly Meeting
September 18, 2002
Members Present:
Richard Brake
Jim DuBois
Jerry Ivy
Nita Klug
Bill Mercm'
Stan Patterson
John Reynolds
Anton Bengtson, Youth Liaison
Others Present:
Steve Snyder, Director
Randi Clifford, Recreation Superimendent
Tim Kerbs, Recreation Program Supervisor
Ryan McKec, Athletic Supervisor
The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chairman Richard Brake.
I. REPORTS
A. Minutes
Richard asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes; there were none. The minutes
will be filed.
Stan Patterson was introduced to the other Advisory Board members.
B. Citizens Forum
None
C. Activity Reports
1. Participation Report
Randi reviewed participation for August 23,877 compared to 20,201 last year. The Back to School Fair
at the Bicentennial Center this year was a huge success. The increase can also be explained because summer
programs started a week later in June, so August participation increases. Randi explained the participation
differences in Art Center programs for June and July and reviewed the corrected participation charts for June
and July.
2. Recreation Report
Randi discussed OUr Fall Brochure. Fall softball leagues have startecL Volleyball leagues start in a few
weeks. Randi explained how we are handling our ski trips with other recreation agencies. Lakewood Discovery
Center staffjust returned from their 4-day trip to the Black Hills in North Dakota. A trip to Kansas City to see
the Chiefs play is coming up. We are having a second skate board clinic in October. Our next major project is
the Fall Fest with Kansas Wesleyan.
3. Park Report
Steve mentioned that most summer help is gone except for a few mower operators. The north soccer
field at Bill Burke is being reseeded. Our fields have heavy use and we need the time to renovate them. A few
baH diamonds need sod replaced because of the lack of rain this summer. The Forestry Division is very busy
because of sweet tree clearance over roads with the existing and new school bus routes. The spray parks were
opened August 30. They are running manually at this point. The medians in the South Ninth Street
improvements are being built the same as stages one and two.
II. PETITIONS and COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letters
1. Salina Charities League, Inc.
Janice Pankratz received a grant of $400 for use designated for a lighting system primarily used for
Special Pops dances.
2. Back To School Bash
Their committee thanked Randi and Tim for their time in helping this program be such a success.
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OLD BUSINESS
A. Review of 2002 Capital Improvement Program
Steve discussed completion of these projects:
Project Budget Status Total Cost
as of 9/18/02
Ivey Park Tennis Courts $13,000 Completed $11,466
Lakewood Na__n__~al Disaster Display 4,000 Under-way 3,040
Indian Rock Overlook 1,000 In Placming 0
I.akewood Interpretative Trail Guides 2,000 In Plamiing 0
Addition of 15ghts at the Skateboard Park 4,000 Completed 3,160
Additional Ramps for the Skateboard Park 15,000 Completed 15,000
Player Benches at Bill Burke Park 11,500 Completed 10,432
Gymnastics Floor at Memorial Hall 7,000 Completed 5,505
Restore Cast Iron Fountain in Oakda!e Park 27,500 Under-way
Spiral Slide in Oakdale Park 11,500 Completed 6,272
Steve explained the status of other projects for the Department:
{ Paint the Kenwood Municipal POOlMemofial Hall Project [I $150,000520'0001[ Under-way,Completedby Dec. 2gc°mplete $124,000519'230]
Steve told the Advisory Board members that we would soon be working on the items for next year's
Capital Improvement Prograrm
B. Spray Grounds Update
The two new spray grounds at Hawthorne and Centennial Parks officially opened August 30.
The usage is now dropping due to cooler weather, but were very popular the opening weekend and again the
next weekend. Total cost will be approxinu~tely $220,000.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
None
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 4:43 p.m.