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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-06 Park Board PacketCITY OF RIVERSI-M MissouRr strearn from ordinary. PARK BOARD MEETING RIVERSIDE QTY HALL 2950 NW VIVION ROAD RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI TENTATIVE AGENDA OCTOBER , 201 6:00 P.M. I. Call to order 2. Boll call 3. Motion to approve minutes of September 1, 201 4. Discussion: Renner Brenner Park Improvements 5. Initiative Update: Bicycle Friendly Community O. Adjournment Meredith Haut Director of Community r Relations ATTEST: Posted 10101 /2010 at 1: 00 a.m. RIVERSIDE PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 1, 2010 6:00 p.m. The Riverside Park Board held their regularly scheduled meeting at Riverside City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside Missouri 64150, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Those in attendance were: Julie Rule, Norma Parrot, Jim Frakes, Terri Dwyer, Mayor Kathy Rose, and Meredith Hauck, Director of Community Relations (recorder). Call to Order Park Board Chair Jim Frakes called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Motion to approve Frakes made a motion to approve the minutes and Rule seconded. All voted in favor. Minutes of August 4, Motion carried. 2010 Special Event Discussion Meredith Hauck explained that it had been two years since the Park Board provided input on the policies for special events at the park. Since the Summer 2010 event season was coming t a close, Hauck wanted to get their feedback on special events in the park before reservations started for next year. Hauck explained that staff was having a difficult time managing conflicting statements from the board — to have events in the park and to maintain it as a golf course is nearly impossible. Events put considerable wear on the park and Public Works spent a considerable amount of time and money attempting to keep it looking like a golf course. Frakes said he would like to see it utilized for events and that although he wanted to see it look nice, keeping it up like a golf course was not a priority to him. Dwyer agreed. She said she would like to upgrades to the amenities in the park to make it more event - friendly (wider paths to accommodate vehicles, etc.) and that might help keep it looking better also. Hauck said in the past the Park Board and Board of Aldermen had provided direction to staff to only book two special events in the park per month. Rule said she agreed with that direction and wanted to see the time the park was open to the public maximized. Mayor Rose added that groups utilizing the park for special events needed to be cooperative with that goal and make sure that the public could still utilize the park (trails, playground equipment, etc.) during their event. The Park Board agreed they did not want events that totally close the park by charging admission and that any events that wanted to do so would need special permission from the Board of Aldermen. Hauck also explained that staff considered event season to be May through September, with the last special event of the year being Riverfest. The Park Board agreed with that and said they are open to events after Riverfest, but they needed to be unique (not like other events offered throughout the season) and should be taken to the Board of Aldermen for approval. Hauck asked that groups hosting special events be able to reserve the park 18 months in advance; the 12 month reservation window is typically not enough for most groups who want to promote the next year's event at their current event. The Park Board agreed to this change. Hauck also asked about groups that wanted to start setting up the day before their event. The Park Board agreed that delivery could occur after 12 p.m. the day before the event and pick up could occur before 12 p.m. the day after the event without additional rental charge. Any significant set up could not occur though without renting the park. Other Discussion Julie Rule updated the Park Board on items related to Platte County Parks. Platte County is hosting a community camp out on September 18 at Platte Ridge Park - Applications for outreach grants are now available. Riverside has received grants in the past. - Platte County is looking for representatives for a Citizens Committee to provide feedback on the plan for Platte Landing Park. Jim Frakes agreed to attend those meetings. The Board also suggested Christy Cope, Riverside resident. Adjournment — 6:56 p.m. Dwyer made a motion to adjourn and Rule seconded. All present voted in favor. The next meeting will be held October 6, 2010. Meredith Hauck League of 1612 k street nw suite 800 Washington, do 20006 American 202 - 822 -1333 202 - 822 -1334 BAFCYCHStS www,bikeleague.org Action Plan for Bicycle Friendly Communities We, the undersigned Mayors and municipal elected officials, make decisions every day affecting the health and safety of our residents, the efficient conduct of commerce and delivery of government services, and the long term quality of life in our communities. Cities across the globe are managing diverse issues such as pollution, congestion, traffic safety, accessibility, social inclusion, and economic growth. Increasing urbanization and sprawl is generating extra demand for quality public spaces and recreation opportunities. A renewed emphasis on security and the costs of dealing with the emerging epidemics of obesity and physical inactivity are stretching limited resources even further. Solutions to these many challenges are equally diverse and complex. This Charter recognizes one policy initiative that addresses these challenges and contributes to many of the solutions necessary to improve the quality of life in cities: increasing the percentage of trips made by bicycle by making communities more bicycle- friendly. We recognize that increasing bicycle use can: Improve the environment by reducing the impact on residents of pollution and noise, limiting greenhouse gases, and improving the quality of public spaces. Reduce congestion by shifting short trips (the majority of trips in cities) out of cars. This will also make cities more accessible for public transport, walking, essential car travel, emergency services, and deliveries. Save lives by creating safer conditions for bicyclists and as a direct consequence improve the safety of all other road users. Research shows that increasing the number of bicyclists on the street improves bicycle safety. Increase opportunities for residents of all ages to participate socially and economically in the community, regardless income or ability. Greater choice of travel modes also increases independence, especially among seniors and children. Boost the economy by creating a community that is an attractive destination for new residents, tourists and businesses. Enhance recreational opportunities, especially for children, and further contribute to the quality of life in the community. Save city funds by increasing the efficient use of public space, reducing the need for costly new road infrastructure, preventing crashes, improving the health of the community, and increasing the use of public transport. Enhance public safety and security by increasing the number of "eyes on the street" and providing more options for movement in the event of emergencies, natural disasters, and major public events. Improve the health and well being of the population by promoting routine' physical activity. (Over) Therefore we, the undersigned Mayors and municipal elected officials, are committed to taking the following steps to improve conditions for bicycling and thus to realizing the significant potential benefits of bicycling in our community. We hereby adopt the following Action Plan for Bicycle Friendly Communities: 1. Adopt a target level of bicycle use (e.g. percent of trips) and safety to be achieved within a specific timeframe, and improve data collection necessary to monitor progress. 2. Provide safe and convenient bicycle access to all parts of the community through a signed network of on- and off - street facilities, low -speed streets, and secure parking. Local cyclists should be involved in identifying maintenance needs and ongoing improvements. 3. Establish information programs to promote bicycling for all purposes, and to communicate the many benefits of bicycling to residents and businesses (e.g. with bicycle maps, public relations campaigns, neighborhood rides, a ride with the Mayor) 4. Make the City a model employer by encouraging bicycle use among its employees (e.g. by providing parking, showers and lockers, and establishing a city bicycle fleet). 5. Ensure all city policies, plans, codes, and programs are updated and implemented to take advantage of every opportunity to create a more bicycle- friendly community. Staff in all departments should be offered training to better enable them to complete this task. 6. Educate all road users to share the road and interact safely. Road design and education programs should combine to increase the confidence of bicyclists. 7. Enforce traffic laws to improve the safety and comfort of all road users, with a particular focus on behaviors and attitudes that cause motor vehicle /bicycle crashes. 8. Develop special programs to encourage bicycle use in communities where significant segments of the population do not drive (e.g. through Safe Routes to Schools programs) and where short trips are most common. 9. Promote intermodal travel between public transport and bicycles, e.g. by putting bike racks on buses, improving parking at transit, and improving access to rail and public transport vehicles. 10. Establish a citywide, multi - disciplinary committee for nonmotorized mobility to submit to the Mayor /Council a regular evaluation and action plan for completing the items in this Charter. "We will promote safe and environmentally friendly cycling and walking by providing safe infrastructure and networks..." World Health Organization Charter on Transport, Environment and Health, 1999. "The US Conference of Mayors calls on cities and communities to promote increased safe bicycle use for transportation and recreation..." US Conference of Mayors, 2003. For the City of: ...................... ............................... Signature