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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-01-21 minutesPark Resources & Planning Committee Meeting January 21, 2020 McClung Park Committee members present: Celeste Koon, Mark Kaiser, and Mark Leesman Commissioners present: Stu Murphy and Chris Leuckel Park staff present: JJ Gates, Todd Spalding, Tina Werner, and Rena Barron Guests present were: Christopher Neff, Johnathan Thompson, and Curtis Goben I. Call to Order Commissioner Co-Chair Stu Murphy called the first quarterly meeting to order at Noon. He thanked those in attendance for coming to McClung Park. Lunch was provided by the Parks and Recreation Department, catered by local restaurant, JQ’s on High. II. Introductions of Attendees III. Park Facility Rental Rate Adjustments JJ Gates presented the group with rate adjustment recommendations for park facility rentals. Last rate adjustments were in the year 2017. Many recent improvements have been made to parks; additional improvements are being planned. Staff research had been done on surrounding communities and comparable populated cities in reference to their rental hours and rate fees. Increased hourly rental rates were recommended, with the exception of McClung Park, which was recommended for half and full day rates, along with a weekend event rate. Committee member, Celeste Koon made a motion to approve the adjustment recommendations. Motion was seconded by committee member, Mark Leesman. Discussion was had, and Commissioner Murphy called for a vote. All voted in favor; motion passed. IV. Community Park Improvements Updates JJ Gates encouraged committee members to visit the Community Park site to see the improvement process. Three (3) structures are completed: t wo shelters and an outdoor shelter that covers a pre-fabricated restroom. The playground is over half completed; the splash park is in the beginning stage of construction. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is tentatively set for May 2020. Demolition bids have been sought for the 516 E. Dunklin structure. Outside work is being done on the house purchased from the Catholic Diocese. Utilities have been connected and it will be currently used for storage. V. McClung Park and Ellis-Porter Riverside Park Final Design/Construction Update and Tentative Timeline Representatives from Architects Alliance Inc. presented the committee with visual compositions of the future modifications to McClung Park and Ellis-Porter Riverside Park. Chris Neff highlighted the bid specifications and plans for the modifications of 2 McClung Park, which will go out for bid for construction contract, and will be presented to the Park Commission for approval at the March 10, 2020 meeting. Outdoor modifications at McClung include: removal of nine (9) parking spaces to gain additional square footage of hard surface for a storm water retention area; resurfacing of the parking lot and walking paths; multiple ADA compliant ramps; and additional planting areas. Outdoor modifications of the pavilion include adding a deck off the north side of the pavilion and a new metal roof. Indoor modifications include: new doorways, acoustic accommodations, PVC sports flooring, duct work, color schemes, lighting, replacement of the fiber reinforced plastic, and remodel of the kitchen. Ellis-Porter Riverside Park renovations includes several option packages. The initial package includes an estimated 520 fixed-seat amphitheater, with an additional one thousand, one hundred fifty (1,150) lawn and terrace seating, lighting improvements, security cameras on parking lots, a round-about drive with power pedestals, ADA ramps, and stage coverage. Specifications and plans for the construction bid are to be completed in the near future. Positive comments were received from the committee. VI. Park Operations and Improvements Update JJ Gates recanted the improvements to McClung and Ellis-Porter Riverside Park. 63 Diamonds Sports Complex is being purchased by Jefferson City Parks and Recreation. Staff anticipates revenue to be gained with the ability to hold baseball games and tournaments once in-house improvements are completed. VII. What is being seen/heard in the community Committee member, Celeste Koon, verbalized the complaint of the abundance of dog feces along the Edgewood Greenway. Additional trash cans or dog waste stations could be helpful to decrease the issue. It has been noticed that citizens are using the greenways as an everyday path for travel. Keeping the greenways plowed during winter season is beneficial for our community. VIII. Other Business Committee member, Koon, presented trail maps from another community, inquiring whether JC Parks might be interested in having something similar for trails. Information was received to be researched. IX. Next Meeting Tuesday, April, 21, 2020, at Noon; location: 63 Diamonds Sports Complex, 1243 Renz Farm Rd. X. Adjournment Commissioner Murphy called the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.