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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCRM111716 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Parks Commission Minutes 11/17/16 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 6:30 pm II. ROLL CALL- Neil Olson, Lee Orr, Patricia Alvarez, Dennis Browning, Mark Ludwiczak, Carl Orndoff III. REVIEW MINUTES—Minutes approved with spelling errors suggested for fixing. IV. CHANGES TO AGENDA-We will be reviewing the Jump house fees at a future meeting. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES—No public appearances VI. BUSINESS A. Review of Master Plan- Conservation Technix. Steve Duh was in attendance at the Parks Commission meeting to present the draft document of the Master Plan and answer any questions. Questions asked was what was the reason for the plan. Was the plan too technical? Steve shared that the document while technical was to be used as a blueprint for the future. He also stated that the document would have a execuative summary that would be more helpful for the general public. He also stated that all the supporting information is included so that future planning would understand how ideas and plans were achieved. Jennifer also stated that she was looking forward to having a document based on input, although limited from the public to provide guidelines for future park development. B. Jump Houses-fees, deposits for Parks rental—Worker to cover rentals- move to future meeting—May 20107 VII. OTHER BUSINESS— A. Upcoming meetings for 2017-January 19 (Master Plan Approval), May 18, Sept 21, November 16. Jennifer reminded commission members to add the dates listed to their calendar for future meetings. B. Skyrman Arboretum-Project update- Open House Jennifer told about the successful opening of the Arboretum. She explained that there was over 30 people in attendance. The Mayor cut the ribbon, provided some words on his experience with the Skyrmans. Also Chris Clayton told about some of the history of the arboretum project. Several of the Skyrman family and friends also attended. The friends expressed their excitement about the project finally happening and were looking forward to future development. C. Park Maintenance —Update — Jennifer is working on a contract for maintenance for the coming year that would be exclusive to the shrub beds and road islands around the city that park maintained. The Parks crew would be taking on all the grass areas to ensure better quality and uniformity in ei) service. City of Central Point Parks Commission Minutes uir CIILUCI 1.�, 2U11 1071)6 Page 2 D. Recreation —Update- Battle of the Bones was a great success at the Expo. The set up and tear down of the event was a great success. We are moving ahead with future plans to continue with the partnership at the EXPO for next year in September. E. Upcoming events- Community Christmas, Mighty Mites VIII. ADJOURNMENT—8:10 pm IX. Next Meeting will be at 6:30 pm on January 19, 6:30 pm 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.casevCacentralpointoregon.gov Si necesita traductor en espanol o servicios de discapacidades(ADA)para asistir a una junta publica de la ciudad por favor Ilame con 72 horas de anticipacidn al 541-664-3321 ext.201.