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Home My WebLink Aboutpark_commision_packet 8/15/2019 City of Central Point Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda August 15, 2019 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. CHANGES TO AGENDA V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES VI. BUSINESS A. Bohnert Family Farm Park - Pickleball Noise Issues (Jacob) B. Community Center - Review Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations (Jacob) C. Dennis Richardson Memorial Update (Jacob) D. Boes Property Riparian Restoration Project (Jacob) VII. UPDATES VIII. UPCOMING MEETING DATE IX. ADJOURNMENT Individuals needing special accommodations such as sign language, foreign language interpreters or equipment for the hearing impaired must request such services at least 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting. To make your request, please contact the City Recorder at 541-423-1026 (voice), or by e-mail at: deanna.casey@centralpointoregon.gov . Si necesita traductor en español o servicios de discapacidades (ADA) para asistir a una junta publica de la ciudad por favor llame con 72 horas de anticipación al 541-664-3321 ext. 201. City of Central Point Staff Report ISSUE SUMMARY TO: Parks and Recreation Commission DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation FROM: Dave Jacob, Recreation Program Coordinator MEETING DATE: August 15, 2019 SUBJECT: Bohnert Family Farm Park - Pickleball Noise Issues ACTION REQUIRED: Information/Direction RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable Background: The Bohnert Family Farm Park has been under development for several years with the property being transferred to the City of Central Point in June of this year. The park has many features including permanent pickleball courts which were finished this spring. Pickleball is a very popular sport in the city, but it’s also a sport that produces noise due to the paddles and plastic ball. We have received complaints from the homes neighboring the park due to players using the courts as early as 6 am. The Parks Department is examining options for dealing with this issue which may include a noise ordinance. 6.A Packet Pg. 2 City of Central Point Staff Report ISSUE SUMMARY TO: Parks and Recreation Commission DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation FROM: Dave Jacob, Recreation Program Coordinator MEETING DATE: August 15, 2019 SUBJECT: Community Center - Review Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations ACTION REQUIRED: Information/Direction RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In 2018, City Council created a Community Center Ad Hoc Committee with the purpose of prioritizing the elements of a Community Center. With the funds potentially available, the committee decided that gymnasiums and classroom would be the priority and that a community swimming pool couldn’t be funded at this time. The Ad Hoc Committee reviewed several potential floor plans and made the following suggestions: Community Center Proposed Location: The community center would be located at Community Center Fields at 405 S. 4th Street. The center would use the entire block. The project would be staged with initial construction focusing on the community center itself. Future projects on the site may include a pool or spray park. The existing skateboard park would remain on the site. Size, Material & Estimated Cost: The size of the community center would be approximately 30,000 sq. ft., constructed of metal. Estimate cost for construction of the buildings would be in the neighborhood of $200 per sq. ft. Total costs are estimated to be in the $6,000,000 to $8,000,000 range. Configuration: The Ad Hoc Committee reviewed several potential floor plans and made the following suggestions: · 1 full-size basketball court · 2 multi-purpose courts · 2 classrooms moveable center wall will allow for larger group meetings/conferences. · Snack bar or commercial kitchen · Dining area and Senior Center area · Office Space · Restrooms · Storage Space Community Center Uses: The Community Center Ad Hoc Committee reviewed the potential community center uses below: 6.B Packet Pg. 3 Senior Center: Classes, lunch, music, senior resources: The committee feels that a senior center would be an important component of the community center. Senior Center could operate mornings in the facility and provide lunch, classes, and senior resources. No membership requirements - open to all. Possibly provide indoor walking track around both gyms for morning exercise program. Kitchen Facilities including dining area for senior center, cooking classes, snack bar: Need to have kitchen facilities and dining area to serve Senior Center. No need for teaching kitchen. Size should be minimized to meet needs of the Senior Center and to provide an area for food prep for events. The committee also agreed that a snack bar serving community center visitors would be good idea. This could be contracted out or staffed by nonprofit volunteers. Adult and Kid Recreation Leagues (Gymnasiums): Basketball, pickleball, volleyball: The gymnasiums are a required element of the community center. The committee would like to keep the two gym configuration although some adjustments may be necessary related to total sq. ft. Need to research types of surfaces available that will allow greatest flexibility and how best to configure lines for variety of uses including basketball, indoor soccer, pickleball, volleyball, etc. Possibility of raised walking path was discussed. 6.B Packet Pg. 4 City of Central Point Staff Report ISSUE SUMMARY TO: Parks and Recreation Commission DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation FROM: Dave Jacob, Recreation Program Coordinator MEETING DATE: August 15, 2019 SUBJECT: Dennis Richardson Memorial Update ACTION REQUIRED: Information/Direction RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable Background: As was reported at the May 16 Commission meeting, an ad hoc committee has been formed by the City Council to discuss a potential memorial for the late Dennis Richardson. The committee has been working with John Galbraith, a landscape architect, who has provided several options to the committee. An option was selected by the committee and is currently being reviewed by the family. Once an option is selected and finalized, the project will be presented the Park Commission for approval. Currently, funding is not available for the project but we expect that a variety of state, local and private funds will be sought once the design is completed and the project is ready to proceed. 6.C Packet Pg. 5 City of Central Point Staff Report ISSUE SUMMARY TO: Parks and Recreation Commission DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation FROM: Dave Jacob, Recreation Program Coordinator MEETING DATE: August 15, 2019 SUBJECT: Boes Property Riparian Restoration Project ACTION REQUIRED: Information/Direction RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable Background: The City of Central Point has received a nearly $15,000 grant from the Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District to fund a riparian restoration project on Bear Creek. The 30-acre property is located just north of the Expo and the Upton Road I-5 overpass. The property was donated to the city by Jackson County in 2006 with the stipulation that it be used as a park. The city has completed a great deal of work at the site this spring and early summer, removing blackberries and other invasive plant species to make the area fire safe. The restoration project will start in fall of 2020 focusing on the riparian area of the stream removing invasive species and planting native trees and shrubs. The site offers great potential as an educational site and natural area. The city hopes to start a master planning process in the near future that will involve Central Point residents in creating a new and exceptional park for our community. 6.D Packet Pg. 6