HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-06 Parks Board MinutesRIVERSIDE PARK BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
April 6, 2011
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, April 6, 2011. Those in attendance were: Julie Rule, Jim Frakes, Debbie Leader, Ron
Carlson, Terri Dwyer, Alderman Mike Fuller, Mayor Kathy Rose, and Meredith Hauck, Director of Community Relations
(recorder). Norma Parrot was absent.
Call to Order Park Board Chair Jim Frakes called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Motion to Approve Rule made a motion to approve the minutes of March 2, 2011. Frakes seconded the
Minutes of March 2, 2011 motion. In favor: Rule, Frakes, Leader, Carlson. Abstained: Dwyer. Motion carries.
Dog Park Discussion Hauck explained that a resident has provided her with a proposal for a dog park in Riverside.
The Park Board had considered this idea in the past and had put the project on the list to
consider in the future due to lack of available space.
Rule said she researched the idea and found there were three main considerations:
- Design — fencing, water access, ability to split between large and small dogs
- Cosmetic Issues — grass wear. Some dog parks rotate which portion of the park is
open in order to avoid the grass wearing down. When Waldo considered putting in
a dog park, they found that 3.5 acres was the size recommended if they wanted to
rotate usage.
- Regulation — enforcing dog licenses, partnering with a community organization to
watch the park and make sure it was clean /well -kept.
Alderman Fuller suggested using the area of EH Young Park that ran along the Holliday Sand
side. Other Park Board members thought that might not be enough space (too long and
narrow). Fuller also said he had residents suggest the wet side of the Levee to him but
understood that was not possible since it's not Riverside property and due to trapping done
by the Levee District.
Mayor Rose said she had heard that Parkville may be getting a park. Rule said that it was
also an option for the park at 52 nd and Northwood, but was just one of many suggestions for
that park.
Later in the meeting Stephanie Garcie, the resident who provided the proposal to the Park
Board, came and the Rule summarized their discussion for her.
The Park Board decided to leave the dog park idea on the list of ideas to consider and
wanted to look at it as an option during the EH Young Park renovation discussion.
2011 -2012 Budget The Park Board reviewed the priority sheet and discussed potential projects for FY 2011 -
Discussion 2012. The Board agreed on the following projects:
- Missouri Riverfront Trail Connection from Argosy to the Levee Access Point
- Finishing touches on Renner Brenner Park
- EH Young Park Renovation
The Park Board will meet at EH Young Park in May to brainstorm changes at the Park to
better accommodate the variety of activities that take place there.
Other Discussion Dwyer mentioned that the Fire /Police Athletic League is considering hosting an event at the
skate park this summer to reach the kids who utilize the park. Rule suggested contacting
Escapist for a possible partnership.
Alderman Fuller let the Board know that Indian Hills residents were adopting the new access
to the linear trail in their neighborhood and would be doing some planting in that area.
Rule provided an update on the YMCA Community Garden. Leader said the City should
consider doing small community gardens instead of pocket parks.
Adjournment — 7:37 p.m. Rule made a motion to adjourn and Leader seconded. All present voted in favor. The next
meeting will be held May 4, 2011 at EH Young Park.
Meredith Hauck