Minutes - 11/11/03
LAWRENCE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADVISORY BOARD
November 11, 2003
November 11, 2003
Board Members present: Board Members present: Vice Chair, Alice Ann Johnston, Sharon Spratt, and Bill Penny. Staff Present: Fred DeVictor, Ernie Shaw, Mark Hecker and Roger Steinbrock, Guest, Janet Satz, Lawrence Arts Commission representative.
Meeting called to order by Vice Chair Johnston. Minutes of the October 14th meeting were approved on a motion by Spratt, 2nd by Penny.
DeVictor reported that the first terms of Spratt and Penny expired December 31, 2003. Both have expressed interest in serving a second term and their reappointment will be recommended to the City Commission.
Janet Satz, Lawrence Arts Commission representative, presented a proposal to designate the south side of 6th Street between Massachusetts Street and Vermont Street as the location for the first sculpture as part of a new Lawrence Sculpture Trail. Sharon Spratt and Mark Hecker served on a committee to develop a sculpture trail idea.
Discussion involved protection of this highly visible 6th Street corridor between New Hampshire and Tennessee Streets, costs involved, maintenance and timeline for such a sculpture. The projected costs should be all inclusive such as landscaping, irrigation, turf, retaining walls, etc., to not require extra costs from parks budget. The LAC has voted to support this location.
On a motion by Penny, 2nd by Spratt, the Board voted to "approve this site for a future sculpture while expressing concern for not destroying this area. The size of the art should not diminish this location as a important entrance to the City". The Board expressed support and want Board input on the selection of the future art piece and its size as it relates to the area. Motion carried. This recommendation will be forwarded to the Lawrence City Commission for their consideration. If approved a committee would be formed, including Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and LPRD staff to develop details for selection of art.
DeVictor reported the City Commission accepted the recommendation of the Sesquicentennial Commission to enter into a contract with Landplan Engineering for $24,000 to prepare detailed plans, design and site survey for a plaza on the City leased area at Clinton Lake. The first Horizon Committee meeting was held November 6th. Public meetings will be held for final input from the public.
Staff discussed revenue projects for 2003 and indicated the golf operation would be short due to the weakened economy and anticipated sales tax funds would be transferred into this enterprise fund before the end of the year.
Hecker reported on park projects including planning for CDBG improvements in Brook Creek and Clinton Parks, South Park flower beds and irrigation, backstop at Holcom Sports Complex and a list of other maintenance items such as seasonal water turn off in parks, Christmas lights installation downtown and flower bulb planting.
Steinbrock reported the winter/spring brochure is being finalized and would be available December 7th. He ask Board members for their support for a December 6th, 11:00A.M.-2:00P.M., Chili Feed to be held at the First Christian Church to benefit our youth scholarship fund.
Shaw reported on recreation programs including an increase in classes for winter and the Holiday Crafts Bazaar this weekend at the Community Building. He reported on revenue which he expected to be close to our projections of $1,351,574.
Board members were invited to ground breaking of the Rotary Arboretum at 9:00A.M. this Saturday near the YSI area.
Meeting adjourned at 1:15P.M.
Meeting called to order by Vice Chair Johnston. Minutes of the October 14th meeting were approved on a motion by Spratt, 2nd by Penny.
DeVictor reported that the first terms of Spratt and Penny expired December 31, 2003. Both have expressed interest in serving a second term and their reappointment will be recommended to the City Commission.
Janet Satz, Lawrence Arts Commission representative, presented a proposal to designate the south side of 6th Street between Massachusetts Street and Vermont Street as the location for the first sculpture as part of a new Lawrence Sculpture Trail. Sharon Spratt and Mark Hecker served on a committee to develop a sculpture trail idea.
Discussion involved protection of this highly visible 6th Street corridor between New Hampshire and Tennessee Streets, costs involved, maintenance and timeline for such a sculpture. The projected costs should be all inclusive such as landscaping, irrigation, turf, retaining walls, etc., to not require extra costs from parks budget. The LAC has voted to support this location.
On a motion by Penny, 2nd by Spratt, the Board voted to "approve this site for a future sculpture while expressing concern for not destroying this area. The size of the art should not diminish this location as a important entrance to the City". The Board expressed support and want Board input on the selection of the future art piece and its size as it relates to the area. Motion carried. This recommendation will be forwarded to the Lawrence City Commission for their consideration. If approved a committee would be formed, including Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and LPRD staff to develop details for selection of art.
DeVictor reported the City Commission accepted the recommendation of the Sesquicentennial Commission to enter into a contract with Landplan Engineering for $24,000 to prepare detailed plans, design and site survey for a plaza on the City leased area at Clinton Lake. The first Horizon Committee meeting was held November 6th. Public meetings will be held for final input from the public.
Staff discussed revenue projects for 2003 and indicated the golf operation would be short due to the weakened economy and anticipated sales tax funds would be transferred into this enterprise fund before the end of the year.
Hecker reported on park projects including planning for CDBG improvements in Brook Creek and Clinton Parks, South Park flower beds and irrigation, backstop at Holcom Sports Complex and a list of other maintenance items such as seasonal water turn off in parks, Christmas lights installation downtown and flower bulb planting.
Steinbrock reported the winter/spring brochure is being finalized and would be available December 7th. He ask Board members for their support for a December 6th, 11:00A.M.-2:00P.M., Chili Feed to be held at the First Christian Church to benefit our youth scholarship fund.
Shaw reported on recreation programs including an increase in classes for winter and the Holiday Crafts Bazaar this weekend at the Community Building. He reported on revenue which he expected to be close to our projections of $1,351,574.
Board members were invited to ground breaking of the Rotary Arboretum at 9:00A.M. this Saturday near the YSI area.
Meeting adjourned at 1:15P.M.
