08-19-1998 Minutes
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes - Regular Meeting
August19,1998
Members Present:
Richard Brake
Jim DuBois
Don Heath
Nita Klug
Bill Mercer
Laura Seaton
Jeff Gillam
Others Present:
Steve Snyder, Director
Randi Clifford, Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kerbs, Athletic Director
Bob Ash, Park Superintendent
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Jim DuBois.
I. REPORTS
A. Minutes
Jim asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes; there were none. The minutes will
be filed.
B. Citizen Forum
None
C. Financial Report
1. Expense/Revenue Report
There were no questions about the expense and revenue reports.
D. Director's Activity Report
1. Participation Report
Randi explained there were no June and July participation reports in the packets but will be included in
next month's information.
2. Recreation Report
Randi discussed some remaining programs, most of them being completed the end of July. The
Kenwood Pool will remain upon until August 30; Carver Pool closed August 16. Coed softball started August 10.
Fall softball is scheduled to start the middle of September. We are currently taking registrations for Junior High
Soccer Leagues and have sent out information for Junior High Volleyball and Adult Volleyball. The Department
is planning to send out the fall brochure to every residence in Salina. Randi talked about the increase in number
of softball tournaments, including ASA and state tournaments.
3. Park Report
Bob Ash reviewed several projects recently completed. The playground at Bill Burke Park has been
installed and usable with landscaping to be done later this fall. The deck system at Jerry Ilfey Park has been
replaced and the new shelter house has been completed. The framework of the old shelter house at Thomas
Park is being replaced. Preliminary designs for a new park to be located in the Schilling area are being finalized.
The two soccer fields at Bill Burke will be overseeded by mid September.
II.
PETITIONS and COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letters
1.
Tracy & Marilyn Dilling wrote thanking the Department for scheduling the Granite Youth
Symphony from Utah to perform while on tour through the United States.
2.
Laurie Slater
Her son completed our Play in Clay class and she thanked the Dlepartment for that
program.
3.
Karl Ryan
Karl thanked Special Populations for offering a variety of programs.
4.
Jerry Scott
Thanked the Department for helping with Sky Fire.
III.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Playground Safety
Steve reviewed a memo sent to Dennis Kissinger concerning playground safety, relating to an
article in the Salina Journal regarding safety on the City's park playgrounds as well CiS private schools.
IV.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Tree Board Appointments
Don Deathridge and Susie Marietta are leaving the Tree Board and Mary Bender and Quinton McKee
have been recommended by the Tree Board to replace them. A motion was madl3 and seconded to
approve both to serve four year terms. . Motion carried. Their names will be forwarded to the City
Commission for approval.
B. Local Government Outdoor Recreation Grant Program
Steve explained this new grant program which was approved by the Kansas Legislation this year. The
Kansas Wildlife & Parks Department will oversee the project and will select recipients by December 1.
The deadline for submittal is September 1 and approved projects must be completed by June 30, 1999.
The total dollar amount for Kansas is $500,000, and $125,000 is the maximum awarded for individual
projects. Steve recommended submitting a request for an additional heated restroom at Bill Burke Park
with cost of approximately $95,000. Steve reviewed the scoring and rating criteria and recommended
a 70/30 cost share with the City share of $66,500. A motion was made and seconded to recommend to
the City Commission the City apply for a LGORGP Grant in the amount of $28,500 for construction of an
additional restroom for Bill Burke Park. Motion carried.
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 4:39 p.m.