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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-08 Park Board MinutesRIVERSIDE PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 7, 2008 6:00 p.m. The Riverside Park Board held their regularly scheduled meeting at the Riverside Board of Aldermen Chambers, Riverside City Ha112950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside Missouri 64150, on Wednesday, Apri12, 2008. Those iri attendance were: Julie Rule, Ron Carlson, Norma Parrot, Deborah Leader, Cathy Mousel, Mike Fuller, Mike Duffy, Director of Planning and Community Development, Jeff Rupp, Director of Public Works and Sazah Wagner, Administrative Clerk. Not in attendance were: Lori Rardeen and Mayor Kathy Rose Approval of minutes from Mike Fuller made a motion to approve the minutes of April 2, 2008. March 5, 2008 Julie Rule seconded and the motion passed. Renner Brenner Park Sign Sarah Wagner, Administrative Clerk presented the proposed park sign Approval designs for Renner Brenner Park to the board. Ron Carlson asked if it would be possible to increase the font so the signs will be easy to read. Wagner explained that the text on the samples that were distributed to the Park Board had been shrunk down to fit on one page. The actual font on the pazk signs will be 30 point font. Julie Rule asked if some of the wording could be more generic because it refers to where certain park features are located now, such as the swings, and they may not always be located there. One of the signs had a picture of Line Creek in the background with a title about the Missouri River. The Park Board asked that either the title or the picture be changed. Wagner said that she would address all these concerns along with having the text proofread and some of the pictures lightened. Jim Frakes asked if these signs would have distance markers on them for the trail. Mike Duffy, Director of Planning and Community Development said that the City will look into putting the distance markers on the trail because the signs may move in the future. Frakes made a motion to move forward with ordering the signs with the recommended changes. Rules seconded and the motion passed. Budget Project Discussion Duffy explained that the Park Board has $200,000 for the 2008-2009 budget. Of that $7,000 will be used to fund a change order for improvements to Renner Brenner Park which will consist of additional subgrade to raise the trail and to switch to concrete. Fifteen thousand will be used for curb work for access for workers on the Line Creek Trail. Putting a portion of Line Creek Trail under survey and design this fiscal year is possible. It would be the section from the north city limits to Homestead. From Homestead to Renner Brenner will need to wait until other construction projects are underway. The cost for design will be about $45,000 and actual construction will be about $175,000. However the cost for the Line Creek Trail will be covered from the capital improvement's budget. The remaining funds for the 2008-2009 budget can be used for improvements to Renner Brenner Park. Carlson asked if the Board of Aldermen decided not to fund the design for the Line Creek Trail out of the capital improvement's fund should the Park Board fund it. Duffy replied that it would be better for the citizens to actually see the improvements to Renner Brenner Park. It will take about 4-5 months for design of the trail and construction will take place in the winter and would tie into Kansas City, Missouri's portion when it is finished. Rule asked if there were any other trail phases that the Park Board should consider for design. Duffy replied that the rest of the trail designs will be impacted too much by other projects and the Park Board should just hold off until they are underway. Rule asked about the possibility of doing something with the Interurban Bridge. Duffy said that the City is looking into land acquisition for that. Renner Brenner Park Duffy explained to the Park Board that they were to get into two groups Configuration and work out on the map a configuration for changes to Renner Brenner Park. The Park Board decided to move the tot lot farther away from the skate park. Move the shelter house closer to the parking lot. Demolish the amphitheater and extend the parking lot. They also want to reroof the bathrooms, seal the trail and mulch. The estimated cost for these items are as follows: Move tot lot-$30,000-$40,000 Extend parking-$20,000 Demo amphitheater-$10,000 New shelter-$100,000 New roof on bathroom-$2,000 Trail sealing- $6,000 Much-$5,000 Alderman Fuller asked if the gazebo needed any attention. Jeff Rupp said that it could use some paint. Duffy said that paint would be $3,000 to $4,000 for the gazebo. Skateboard Demonstration Rule said that the Community Center put on a skateboard competition and demonstration last weekend. They had about 105 kids attend. Officer Brent Holland spoke to the kids about the importance of keeping the park clean. They are also having a meeting next Wednesday with the kids about the skate park. They will be discussing possible additions if the kids work to keep it clean. Park Priority List The Park Board discussed what items on the priority list that have been completed or were in the process of being competed. Then they discussed some items to move into the medium and high priority category. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. -~ ~.~slca,~:~ c\e~t~