HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=JULY 29, 2008 (2) City of Elgin
—" Mayor
Ed Schock
'.. Council Members
Juan Figueroa
Robert Gilliam
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes David J. Kaptain
F. John Steffen
July 29, 2008 John Walters
7.00 p.m. City Manager
The Centre – West Conference Room
Dlufemi Folarin
Present: Mike Bailey, Carl Missele, Scott Palmer, Karen Sauter, Norm Weber, John O'Haire
Staff: Randy Reopelle, Maria Cumpata, Verdelle Corn
Absent: Ricardo Gasca, Leon Montgomery
I. Call to Order: Mike Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Il. Minutes of June 14, 2008 meeting: Carl Missele motioned to approve the June 24 minutes.
Norm Weber seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
II1. Citizens Forum (items not on the agenda): Monica Winer of Oak Ridge subdivision, by Rt.
20 and Shales Parkway, requests a playground for the subdivision. Oak Ridge is isolated
and there are many children estimated at between 40 and 50 children currently with the
subdivision expanding with another construction phase. The subdivision has an area
designated as a neighborhood park, approximately 2 acres. The homeowners association has
not been turned over to the residents yet, as phase two of construction has started, but is not
complete.
Randy Reopelle noted that the parkland has not been turned over to the City of Elgin yet.
MOTION: John O'Haire motioned the Board recommend staff pursue possibilities to
submit a decision package for developing a neighborhood park in the Oak Ridge
subdivision. Norm Weber seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
W. Naming of Parks: After a discussion regarding naming of new or redeveloped parks, Karen
Sauter recommended staff needs to verify if`Cornerstone' is one word or two words; i.e.,
Corner Stone.
MOTION: Carl Missele motioned the Board follow staff recommendations to name four
parks as follows:
- Waterford Entry Park
- Park currently referred to as Zayre to be named Cornerstone- Park.
- Copper Springs Park
- Shadow Hill Park
Scott Palmer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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