HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-01-15 mintuesPark Resources & Planning Committee Meeting
January 15, 2019
Washington Park Ice Arena, 711 Kansas Street, Jefferson City, MO
Committee members present were: Mark Leesman, Mark Kaiser, Chris Yarnell, Larry Vincent, Mary
Telthorst, and Celeste Koon. Commissioners present were Stu Murphy and Bill Plank. Park staff
present: Amy Shaw, JJ Gates, Phil Stiles, and Andy Carroll. Others in attendance were Bob Gilbert, Steve
Johnson and Mel Bruemmer.
I. Call to Order: Commissioner Bill Plank called the meeting to order at Noon.
II. Community Park Improvements Update
JJ Gates stated that bids were received and opened for the Community Park project. Bids were
received from four contractors and the low bid came in at roughly $1.5 million. He stated that the
total project cost is estimated at $3 million.
III. Supplemental Environmental Plan (SEP) projects update
JJ Gates stated that when the Linc was built, we were short on what the City requires for
stormwater retention and stormwater quality. In good faith, he stated staff talked with other city
staff and worked to find several park locations to make environmental improvements. Gates
commented on the park locations that including along the creek at Memorial Park where some
native planting have been done, tree plantings, and the area has been mulched to help with the
water runoff. Another location is below the pool at Memorial, where Gates reported that some
step pools have been created to help slow down the water runoff, finally an area behind Duensing
Field where some water holding areas have been created.
IV. Bicentennial Bridge to Adrian’s Island update
Stu Murphy introduced Bob Gilbert with Bartlett and West. Mr. Gilbert invited committee members
to visit the www.bicentennialbridge.org site to learn information about the bridge project.
Gilbert stated that design work for the bridge is underway and some of the drilling activity (test
holes) will begin soon. Gilbert reported they are also waiting on Union Pacific Railroad to give
clearance for the drill rigs to cross the tracks to the island.
Gilbert reported on the construction manager selection process. He stated that since there are
several entities involved in the project, a construction manager will be selected to head the project.
Bill Plank asked what type of features committee members wanted to see on the island. Mark
Kaiser responded he wants to see some type of development on the island at the time the bridge is
opened/dedicated. Mark Kaiser also asked what the plan is or if a plan is being developed to deal
with the homeless population. Bill Plank responded that the homeless issue is a real problem in our
community and community-wide we need to find ways to help them. He also feels that opening up
the island and general exposure will help alleviate the problem on Adrian’s Island.
Celeste Koon stated she would like to see nature trails, benches, and picnic tables on the island, as
well as good signage that provide the history of the island.
Larry Vincent stated that with a number of families that will visit, he feels that some type of play
structure/swings for kids to enjoy.
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V. What Are You Hearing/Seeing in the Community
Celeste Koon commented on the SPIN bikes and scooters. She said her family loves them and she
has seen a lot of people in the community using them too.
Mel Bruemmer with the Capital City Horseshoe organization stated he sees a lot of use at the
skatepark and asked if there are any plans to upgrade the park. Bill Plank responded that the
skatepark is part of the Master Plan, and feels there could be a better location for a skatepark, and is
sure that it will be addressed in the future.
Mel Bruemmer he would also like to see additional horseshoe pits in Jefferson City as well as a
canopy over the courts in Washington Park. He stated he would also like to see space for two to
four portable horseshoe pits where play could happen in bad weather conditions.
Steve Johnson stated he feels there is a need for more outdoor basketball courts. He stated this
would give a number of people something to do for fun.
VI. Other Business:
None.
VII. Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Noon – Vivion Field (Red Shed)
VIII. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.