HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=JUNE 24, 2008 (19) —City of Elgin
Mayor
Ed Schock
Council Members
Juan Figueroa
Robert Gilliam
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes David J. Kaptain
June 24, 2008 Michael Powers
6:00 m. F. John Steffen
p John Walters
The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course
City Manager
Present: Carl Missele, Leon Montgomery, John O' Haire, Karen Sauter, Norm Weber Olufemi Folarin
Staff: Randy Reopelle, Maria Cumpata, Paul Bednar, Brett Lind, Verdelle Corn
Absent: Mike Bailey, Scott Palmer, Ricardo Gasca
I. Call to Order: Carl Missele called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
II. Minutes of May 27, 2008 meeting: Leon Montgomery motioned to approve the May 27
minutes. Norm Weber seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ill. Park Concept Plans:
A. Zayre Park: Paul Bednar displayed the revised concept plan and provided an update.
The site is surrounded by apartments and shopping areas. The plan includes a path
connection from Mulberry to the shopping mall area, two playgrounds (two different age
groups), three r/z-court basketball courts, a shelter, and an open lawn area. Paul noted
the playground colors and set-up are those the neighbors and residents preferred. Staff is
talking with Harvest Bible Church regarding grants and the Parks and Recreation
Department is working on state funding. It may be possible to complete the park site in
late fall depending on weather. If not completed late fall 2008, it is intended the park
will be completed early spring 2009.
B. Illinois / Hammond Park: Paul Bednar displayed the final concept and noted the entire
submission is be finalized for the OSLAD grant.
The $388,000 estimate for the park includes: 8' wide path system, buffered landscaping,
three '/2-court basketball courts, and medium-sized shelter and adventure course/nature
themed playground structures.
Paul noted that two additional elements were added as part of the grant application to
increase special elements of design. Also included in the design are the following
elements:
v A nature information kiosk with display panels of State bird, flower, etc., and
possibly the history of the area will be included
® Placement of animal footprints, fossil prints and leaf prints on the ground
o One youth-size soccer goal for practicing goal kicks
9 Horseshoe pit area
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