HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-08-24 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ,
PARK AND RECREATION ADI`'SORY HOARD OF THE CITY OF
RI VERSIIDE
August 2i., 1983
Meeting called +r order by Chairman Peggy DeMoss.
Minutes were read and approved.
It was reported that the council has asked for bids on the Multi-purpose pad
for the park. Tha size being 60x110 ft. with 4" of asphalt. They were also
considering asphalt for the parking lot in the depth of 3-'.
Betty Burch reported that she hed contacted the Dept. of Natural Resources.
and they have not appropriated any of the money for the grant at .this time.
The deadline for the grant is October 1st.
Pride and Progress hosted a picnic in the park on August 10th. W~ had a good
turnout.
Some discussion was had on prospects of additional park in the city. The meyou
was to be contacted to see if he had heard from the Parkville Water Co. about
their lot on High Drive. David Brenner suggested we look around in Indian Hills
addZtton to see if there was any suitable land there. Also we might contact
Roeland Park Bank to see if they would be willing to donate some land they own
in Indian Hills fora park.
The subject of the cleanjng out of storm drain at east end of the park parking
lot has been presented to the council, but no action hss been taken. It was
agreed to ask the council again about this.
We are writing to Tradwinds Qutdoor Furniture C~, for additional information on
picnic tables.
It was suggested that this fall we decide where we want a permanent flower bed
and then prepare the soil for next ppring. Also at that time we could fix a
seating area around the Sycamore tr:~e on north side of park.
' Each member is to make a list of things they would like to see done at the park
for the 1984 year and have it ready for discussion at the Sept, board meeting.
We will eak Betty Burch to put in the next Riverside Newsletter to ask if any-
one would be willing to donate land for park.
Election of officers were held for year 1983-84.
Chairman: David Brenner nominated Peggy DeMoss as Chairman; Bob Scudder seconded
the motion. It was approved.
Vice-Chairman: David Brenner nominated Bob Scudder as Vice-chairman; Peggy De-
Moss seconded the motion. It was approved.
Secretary: Bob Scudder nominated Lorain Owens as Secretary; David Brenner seconded
the motion. It was approved.
All officers will serve for one year.
Meeting adjouned at 8:55 p.m. Those present were: David Brenner, Peggy DeMoss
Bob Scudder and Lorain Owens.
Secretary