HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-13 Park Board MinutesRIVERSIDE PARK BOARD
_ MINUTES OF MEETING
AUGUST 13, 2002
The Riverside Park Boazd met at the Community Center in Riverside, Missouri,
on August 13, 2002. Chairman Wayne Snyder called said meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
On a roll call, David Blackburn, Rochelle Legaard, Ron Carlson, Jim Frakes, Jerry
Hackenberg, Wayne Snyder, Ed Trader, Kathy Rose and Phillip Redd were present.
Gazy Brenner and Lori Razdeen, absent.
Rachelle Legaazd briefly reported on the happenings with the Boazd of Aldermen;
i.e., levy, union hall purchase and passage of 2002-2003 budget.
Chairman Snyder introduced Phillip Redd as a new member to the Pazk Board.
It was reported that we had received two bids for the Walk Bridge at E.H. Young
Park. There was concern that both bids were over the budgeted amount. Gary Brenner
submitted a bid in the amount of $4750.00 + 5 hrs. of public works help and equipment.
Swift Construction submitted a bid for $9976.00. There was some discussion on the
type of material to be used. Chairman Snyder inquired about the city staff
_. recommendation and David Blackburn stated that we may need to re-evaluate the project
and wait until Spring. Additional work could go ahead and be done on the swell project
underneath the proposed bridge. Ed Trader explained what the swell project would
entail.
David Blackburn read the proposed calendar of events scheduled for the Community
Center. Rachelle Legaard stated that this information should be published in the City's
newsletter.
Kathy Rose gave a quick update on Riverfest 2002 activities and Pride and Progress.
David Blackburn reported that he had met with the Platte County trail committee
regarding connecting Riverside and Pazkville's trail system. It was unsure at this time
how much the levy could be used for this purpose as the Levy District would have final
control and there were a couple of businesses, i.e., Argosy and Intercon that had concerns
in that azea. David stated that North Kansas City did not allow the general public to use
their existing levy.
David Blackburn reported on paving improvements at E.H. Young Park to include
turn around, patching and sealing and striping. Kathy Rose made a motion to
recommend approval to the Board of Aldermen to proceed with the paving
improvements; Jim Frakes, seconded, all voted aye; motion carries.
Chairman Snyder stated an election of officers was necessary and appointed Kathy
Rose and Ron Carlson to provide a slate of officers for election at the next meeting.
- The officers will include, Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary for a period of 1 year.
Ed Trader reported on the construction of the new 40 x 60 shelter house. Ed Trader
stated that the horseshoe pits were complete.
Ed Trader provided all members with an outline of "Proposed Monthly Work and
Maintenance Schedule" for work to be completed at various city properties.
Chairman Snyder set the next meeting date for Tuesday, September 3, 2002, at
5:00 p.m.
There being no further business meeting was Mourned at 6: 5 m.
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I~~thleen L. Rose
Acting Secretary