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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06_28_16 PandR Adv Bd minutesELGIN THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS- Park s and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes June 28, 2016 5:00 p.m . Bowes Creek Country Club Porter's Pub Private Room 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd., Elgin , IL 60124 Mayor David J. Kaptain City Council Richard Dunne Terry Gavin Ro sa maria Martinez Ti sh S. Powell John Prigge Carol Rau schenberger Toby Shaw F. John Steffen City Manager Sean R. Stegall Present: Carl Missele, Marino Lamantia, Eric Larson, Fred Moulton, Michelle Santucci Absent: Tom Armstrong, Xitlali Navarro Staff: Randy Reopelle, Maria Cumpata, Verdelle Corn I. Call to Order: Chair Eric Larson called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. II. Minutes of the May 31, 2016 Meeting: MOTION: Carl Missele moved to approve the May 31 minutes as presented to the board. Fred Moulton seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ill. Citizens Forum (items not on the agenda): None. IV. Review of Sports Complex Expansion Concept Plans: Randy Reopelle handed out a list of points and questions to cover during the board's discussion of the concept plans created by SmithGroup JJR. Randy proceeded with a slide show of the concept plans, followed by the board 's discussion. Discussion recap of Sports Complex Expansion : • The sports complex expansion should be more park like than the original sports complex area, with some passive uses . It should have a different look and feel than the original sports complex. • Preserve some of the natural features such as the swale that housed the original springs and preserve any quality trees, especially those in the area of the arboretum . 150 Dexter Court, Elg in, IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org • The roadway should be as simple as possible; hopefully with access to all amenities off one main drive. However, a "relief" road should be included that could be opened up to increase the amount of traffic able to exit the complex when needed . • Include a bike path, separate from the road, which meanders through the complex and touches a lot of the amenities. • Preserve history of site as much as possible, without hampering the main intent of the sports complex. In addition to pulling in design elements, interpretive sign age that tells the story of the mental health operations that took place on the property should be included. • Plan a two-phase approach to the development: Phase 1 to include the areas to the north and east of the power plant. Phase 2 to include the power plant property and areas west and south of it. Elements to include in expansion plans: • A roadway connecting to the existing roadway and eventually to McLean Blvd . • Completion of the bike path that currently stops at the soccer fields. • A minimum of 7 additional soccer /lacrosse/rugby fields (half synthetic, lighted, one block of four fields -these would be synthetic). • Eight tennis courts. • lnline/ice hockey rink. • Large (125,000 square foot) indoor sports facility (private owner and operator). • Sufficient parking and support facilities . • Large maintenance facility. • Passive recreation elements (picnic shelter, fishing in detention ponds, walking paths). • Universally accessible playground. Requests from other Organizations (to be incorporated later): • U-46 -a football stadium with associated support facilities. • Judson University-synthetic soccer field with stadium seating, running track around it. • Elgin Community College -set of 8 tennis courts and support. V. Miscellaneous: a. North Country Knolls Property Owners Association (NCKPOA) Request (National Night Out Against Crime): MOTION: Fred Moulton motioned the Board approve the waiver of fees for NCKPOA's August 2 rental of Hawthorne Hill Nature Center for the National Night Out Against Crime gathering. Michelle Santucci seconded . Motion unanimously approved . 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin .org b . July is National Park and Recreation Month: Randy Reopelle noted that National Park and Recreation 's theme this year is "Unleash Your Superhero!" Randy also noted that Chair Eric Larson is attending the next city council meeting to accept the resolution declaring July as National Park and Rec reation Month . Highlights of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department's fo r celebrating July is National Park and Recreation Month include : All outdoor pool passes are now 50% off for the rest of the summer. Discover your super powers at your local parks and rec! To see just how SUPER you are, we are challenging you to take a SuperParkSelfie every week this July. Head out to your nearest park or recreation center and show us how parks and rec super power your life. Each week has a different selfie theme . More details are included on The Centre's Facebook page. Stop in at The Centre of Elgin and pick up the Park & Rec Brigade Comic Book & learn how! Be sure to check out the back cover for a special surprise . c. Other: On behalf of Tom Armstrong, Eric Larson conveyed Tom 's request for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to partner with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for the September 24 bike tours, Bike Your Park Day. The bike tours are family bike rides lasting about 90 minutes. MOTION: Carl Missele motioned the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board support and work with Tom Armstrong on the bike tours. Fred Moulton seconded. Motion carried unanimously. VI. Tour of City Parks : Each summer the Board is given a tour of Elgin parks. This year's tour consisted of: Bowes Creek neighborhood park located on Tournament Drive Jack E. Cook Regional Park The former Mental Health property Grolich Park The former Sherman Hospital site VII. Adjournment: MOTION : Carl Missele motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m . Fred Moulton seconded . Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Ver;~o~ Verdelle Corn , Recording Secretary Approved : ~ 150 Dexter clurt , Elgin , IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org