HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRM021904CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
Park Commission Meeting
February 19, 2004
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REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Jim Harleman at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL and INTRODUCTIONS:
Pete Brown, Bette Cline, Jim Harleman, Eleanor Holbrook, Bill Stults (Council
representative) were present. Sandy Wilson was absent.
Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Hanson and Karen Roeber were also present.
III. MINUTES
A. Approval of January 15 2004 minutes City Park Commission Minutes
Bette made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Eleanor seconded and the
motion was unanimously approved.
IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
There were no public appearances.
V. BUSINESS
• A. Dog Park Update
Jim Harleman and Bill Stults gave an update on the long, narrow piece of land
near the Expo that is level and is easy to access. If it is in the right-of-way it would
be easy to make into a dog park as it would only need fencing. It could also be
divided into two pieces -one for the big dogs and one for the little dogs. Nancy will
check on the property for an easement, ROW and ownership. If it is State land we
need to find out what are our chances of using it? There is a possibility that
Naumes is actively trying to develop that property; we need to find out their
intentions. There has been talk of it becoming a car dealership. Jim mentioned that
while they were looking at the dog park site they came across a BMX track that is
quite elaborate.
B. Aquatics Center
Jim talked with Nancy and Phil and received approval to pursue establishing a
committee to research a regional pool. Medford, Ashland, Eagle Point, Jackson
County and Jacksonville will be meeting in the Community Justice building in
Medford on March 1st for discussion. Everyone is very positive as the valley's
pools are outdated and in need of repair or complete replacement. The goal is to
have key people form a steering committee and set up asub-committees -that is
where the action would happen. So far there has been no opposition. Pete made
a motion to make a recommendation to the City Council to pursue a regional pool
and set up a steering committee. Eleanor seconded and the motion was passed
unanimously
C. Skate Park
• We just received the final design for the skate park and we will copy it and send it
out for estimates. It cannot go out for bid as there is not enough money yet to build
it. As it stands now it will cost between $250 - $300k to build including the land.
We will try again this year for grant monies.
• VI. MISCELLANEOUS
Nancy stated that it could cost approximately $40 to $80k for a Community Center
feasibility study. Nancy and Phil will be meeting with Dennis Richardson to help find
monies fora Community Center. We have researched a Community Block Grant and
found that the average income in Central Point is too high to qualify. There is a possibility
of sharing the Senior Center and partitioning off space for use as a Community Center.
Nancy has looked into modular units, new and used -they run approximately $60k.
Nancy will pursue updating the Central Point Municipal Code regarding the city parks and
will work on composing City Park Regulations. Nancy mentioned that her department
demands are growing and they will be hiring a full time secretary. Nancy is considering
moving to the gym so it can be used during the day. There has been a 21 % participation
increase in their programs. Three eagle scouts will be working on projects for Van Horn
and Summerfield parks.
Central Point Parks Foundation -
Nancy asked if everyone had time to look over the Foundation Guidelines and By-laws.
It was suggested that under Article I Item 3 -Term of Office be changed to 2 years.
Item 4 -Membership All members must fit all criteria to make sure we have a balance. It
was suggested to read: The 5 members of the Park Commission, 2 members of City
Council, 1 senior, 1 youth and 1 member from education. The youth member should be
a one year term and run through the school year. Item 10 -Regular Meetings - it was
suggested the Foundation meet twice per year -not quarterly having special meetings if
needed. U nder Article I I Item 7 - Treasurer it was clarified that the Foundation should not
say where the money is spent, the Foundation would make a recommendation to the Park
Commission who would then present it to City Council for final approval.
• Eleanor made a motion to amend the By-laws as suggested. Pete seconded the motion
and it as passed unanimously.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The Central Point Park Commission /Foundation Meeting was adjourned by consensus
at 7:30 p.m.
Next Park Commission meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
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