HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-28 Parks Special Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF ANNA PARK BOARD
January 28th,2008 Special Meeting
1.The meeting was called to order at 6:68 by Chairman John Loyd and quorum was established.Members
present were Jon Hendricks,Kelly Bailey,Tara Ball,and John Loyd.Mayor Pelham was also in
attendance.
2.Agenda Item #2,Approve fmalized brochure design for Slayter Creek Park Brick I Stone Fundraiser.
No one received the brochure email from Natha.The bench pricing is approximately $300-350 for 6-8 foot
benches,uninstalled.The decision was made to change both the tree ad bench markers to $600 and contact
information still needs to be added to the brochure.We will finalize at the next meeting when the brochure
is available for review.
3.Agenda Item #3,Eat Out in Anna!Area businesses are being approached.We will plan to approach
City Council after the next Park Board Meeting for their approval.
4.Agenda Item #4,Update on status on Slayter Creek Park by HeImberger and Associates.Try to get
these from Swanke as HeImberger charges us a lot to come out and do these and often he can get all the
information for us.Landscapes Unlimited is on the City Council agenda for 2.12.2008 to be approved as
the builder of Slayter Creek park.Work can begin immediately after their approval.The estimated cost is
1.5 million,we currently have 1.2 million available.The city is looking at CDC money for a restroom and
concession pavilion to be built in Phase 1.It was discussed that Phase 2 of Slayter Creek Park will
basically consist of2 more baseball fields,a soccer field,and a permanent parking area.Phase 1 should be
completed by mid-July.We can look at a possible bond for the funding of Phase 2.
5.Agenda Item #5,Discuss and take action as desired regarding the possible renaming of Slayter Creek
Park.This item no longer had any discussion and was dropped.
6.Agenda Item #6,Discussion regarding copies of Park Board Meeting Minutes needed in City Hall.The
following meeting minutes are missing:2.19.2007,4.2.2007,5.21.2007,6.4.2007,7.19.2007.Tara talked
to Natha about this and Natha is trying to find the contact information for these former members.John
Loyd will follow up with Natha later this week or next.
7.Agenda Item #7,Discussion of items as desired by Park Board members,including future agenda items.
Approve fundraiser and brochure so that they can be presented to City Council at the next meeting.Park
Board Members were given a packet outlining the duties of the Park Board members and it was briefly
covered during the meeting.Primary duties are to make recommendations to the City Council and to help
with Special Projects.The design of the park will be handled by city staff.All future agendas will also be
handled by a city staff member.
8.Agenda Item #8,Review and take action as desired regarding the minutes of the January 14th,2008 Park
Board Special Meeting.Due to Deb's absence this item will be tabled until the next meeting.
9.Agenda Item #9,The meeting was adjourned at 7:29.The motion was made by Tara Ball and seconded
by John Loyd.
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