Lawrence Parks and Recreation

Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

October 25, 2011

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  

Jana Dobbs, Chair; Joe Caldwell, Vice Chair; Kevin Loos and Kelly Barth

 

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:  

Andy Clayton

 

 

STAFF PRESENT: 

Mark Hecker and Roger Steinbrock

 

 

I.             Meeting called to order by Chair Dobbs

 

II.           Approval of the Sept. 13 and Oct. 11 minutes-- Motion to approve September and October 2011 minutes by Barth and seconded by Caldwell.  Motion approved. 

 

III.         Concerns of Board – Barth expressed a concern from Vicki Douglas regarding the missile in Centennial Park. 

 

IV.          Commission Study Session – Oct. 25 4-5:30 p.m. City Hall – Dobbs reviewed the information that will be presented to the commission and who would be presenting the information.

 

V.            Sustainability Issues – Barth provided a summary of the Outdoor Summit Conference and was impressed with one of the speakers, Paul Zicoski who presented the ‘Complete Streets’ project.  Their goal is to provide sidewalks, bike paths etc. to those who are disabled, children traveling, bicyclists etc. that need to travel within the City in a safe manner.  After the first of the year, Barth would like to invite Charlie Bryan from the Lawrence Health Department to meet with the Advisory Board to discuss the Complete Street project in more depth.  Barth also reported that Bob Schumm will be making a presentation to the City Commission next Tuesday on behalf of the Sustainability group that wants to further the idea of planting city gardens on Parks and Recreation properties. 

 

VI.          Occupy Lawrence group – South Park – Hecker reported that there have been some concerns with safety and the police have been enforcing our park ordinance. 

 

VII.        Lights –tennis courts LHS – There has been a group of supporters that have gained enough support that the Mayor would like to place the tennis courts lights on the commission agenda to have the committee review it and notify the neighbors that it is back up for discussion.

 

VIII.      South Park Administrative Office –renovation update – Hecker indicated that the renovation is ahead of schedule and the basic construction should be completed by the end of the year. 

 

IX.          2012 Golf fees – Hecker reported that documentation was provided to the City Commission that our prices were too high for the surrounding area.  Prices have been adjusted and we have seen an increase in the volume.  As for the golf revenue, we are below projected revenue for the year, but we are gaining momentum.    

 

X.            Other: Barth indicated that the Land Acquisition Director for the Kansas Land Trust contacted her looking for a connection within Parks and Recreation regarding an easement.

 

 

Meeting adjourned.  Next Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Noon, Tuesday, November 8, 2011, Parks and Recreation Conference Room.