HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-01 Park Board MinutesRIVERSIDE PARK BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
APRIL 1, 2003
The Riverside Park Board met at City Hall, in Riverside, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 1 S`,
2003. Chairman Wayne Snyder called said meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. On a roll call,
David Blackburn, Ron Carlson, Ed Trader, Lori Rardeen, Jim Frakes, Kathy Rose, Phillip
Redd, Rochelle Legaard and Chairman Snyder were present. Jerry Hackenberg
and Gary Brenner was absent.
Approval of Minutes
Jim Frakes made a motion to accept the minutes of February 4`h and the minutes
of March 4`h, as presented; seconded by Ron Carlson; all voted aye; motion carries.
Park Business
Ed Trader reported that Aldermen Charles Burris, Ray Beard and himself visited a
skateboard park in the City of Grandview. They were impressed with the facility but
were concerned with insurance issues. Ed stated that as long as all guidelines were met,
the insurance company will accept. The cost of a skateboard facility could run $100,000.
Rochelle Legaard stated that in Columbia, Missouri, off of Stadium Drive, they had used
an old airport runway to build a brand new skate park, sunken playground and soccer
fields. Many patrons were using the facility. Ed Trader stated that Kansas City Parks
and Rec. put one in off of North Brighton, however it was already closed.
Ed Trader stated he had obtained three bids on painting the bathroom building at
E.H. Young Park.
Ammon $6350
Goen's Painting $2500 for restrooms
Kathy Rose made a motion to accept the bid by Goen's Painting in the amount of
$2500.00 to paint the bathroom building at E.H. Young Riverfront Park; seconded by
Lori Rardeen; all voted aye; motion carries.
Ed also reported that the wrought iron fence was chipping and Goen's original bid of
$25000 included the fence as well. It was suggested that we meet with the company that
installed the fence, Guier Fence, and determine why the fence was deteriorating so
rapidly.
Ed Trader reported that a tree maintenance plan was being developed throughout
the City and he had obtained three bids to implement this plan:
Shawnee Mission Tree $7250
Davey
B Tree Care
$9600 + $750
$12,950
This maintenance plan would take trees out, grind stumps, and treat other stumps.
Rochelle Legaard asked if trees would be replaced and Ed stated that there would be
some trees available on City Hall property that were tagged to be removed for the public
safety construction.
Kathy Rose made a motion to accept the bid by Shawnee Mission Tree of $7250
and proceed with the tree maintenance program; seconded by Ron Carlson; all voted aye;
motion carnes.
Ed Trader stated he wanted to purchase a lawnmower for the exclusive use of the
park department and obtained four bids fora "Grasshopper" zero-turn radius mower.
Blue Valley Tractor $7850
Wiseman $7450
Smitty's $7399
Fries $6600
Ed stated that Public Works used the Tiger Cub Scag. The Grasshopper would have
capability to use attachments.
Kathy Rose made a motion to accept the bid of Fries of $6600.00 for the purchase
of a new "Grasshopper" lawnmower for the park department; seconded by Lori Rardeen;
all voted aye; motion carries.
Community Center
Lori Rardeen reported that basketball and volleyball programs were ongoing.
Park Hill South A+ students would be planting flowers in May. The community center
will only be available for rental on Saturday night and Sharon Owen would be available
to do additional cleaning if needed be. The meeting rooms were being occupied in the
evenings with Tae Kwondo and Pilates. Reservations were being taken for the ball field
at E.H. Young Park. The Cartoon Network tennis program would be starting in May. A
summer camp for kids was being developed. The pool hours would be Monday through
Saturday 12 to 8 and Sunday 12 to 6. They would have water aerobics on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings. Events for the park include a summer concert series, battle of the
bands, ice cream social. Lori had met with the events coordinator at Argosy about
possibly partnering on the concert in the park program.
Park
It was determined that fees and rules needed to be set for rental of the big shelter
house and amphitheatre at E.H. Young Park. Board members went through the rules and
regulations for Macken Park in North Kansas City and agreed to incorporate items 1, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 (copy attached) and to establish the fees for the following:
Large Shelter Reservation (Resident) $100.00 plus $200.00 clean-up deposit
Non-Resident $300.00 plus $300.00 clean-up deposit
Business/Corporate $400.00 plus $400.00 clean-up deposit
Amphitheatre (Resident) $75.00
Non-Resident $125.00
Business/Corporation $175.00
Baseball Field $25.00
Horseshoe Pit $25.00
Reservation Change Fee $10.00
Large shelter holds approx. 100 persons. A reservation will be for an 8 hr. period of time.
Two small shelters will not be reserved and will be available on a first-come first-serve
basis. Alcohol will be approved by permit only and will require officer security.
Jim Frakes made a motion to accept; seconded by Ron Carlson; all voted aye;
motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 6,
2003, at 5:00 p.m.
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Kat Teen L. Rose, Secretary