HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-05 Parks Board Minutes
RIVERSIDE PARKS BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
March 5, 2014
6:00 p.m.
The Riverside Parks Board held their regularly scheduled meeting at Riverside City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside
Missouri 64150. Those in attendance were: Deborah Leader, Elaine Warren, Ken Smith, Sue Johnson, Mayor Kathy Rose,
Public Works Director Tom Wooddell, Assistant Public Works Director Norman Buescher, City Administrator Greg Mills
and Administration Director Meredith Hauck (recorder). Alderman Mike Fuller, Timothy Miller, and Terri Dwyer were
absent.
Call to Order The Parks Board Meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m.
Upcoming Fiscal Year The Parks Board discussed potential priorities for the 2014-2015 budget year. Hauck
Priorities recommended that the Board spend the year focusing on improvements to the skateboard
park so that a plan could be developed and presented to the Board of Aldermen for funding
consideration in the 2015-2016 budget cycle. The Board agreed.
The Board also discussed future upgrades to EH Young Park. Completing a Master Plan on
the park is still a priority. Hauck indicated that funding for that project was still 2-3 years
out in the CIP.
Johnson asked about the status of the pool. Wooddell reported that the pool was actually
in very good condition, but Public Works would be making some upgrades to equipment
and signage this year. The Board also discussed reconfiguring the pool entrance in future
years.
Public Works Parks and Wooddell and Buescher updated the board on maintenance issues in the parks. The update
Trails Maintenance provided is attached.
Update
Town Hall Meeting Hauck reminded the Parks Board about the upcoming Town Hall meeting on March 11.
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Johnson suggested that staff be prepared or questions about the park at 52 and
Northwood and the issues in Montebella, including who is responsible for the roads,
waterfall, and street lights.
Operation Upstream Hauck and Warren discussed the new Operation Upstream initiative with the Parks Board.
Hauck invited any members of the board who were interested in being a part of this project
to let her know. She also ask that they look for others in the community who would be a
good fit.
Next Meeting The next meeting will be May 7, 2014 at 6 p.m.
Adjournment The Parks Board adjourned at 6:45 p.m. by unanimous consent.