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02-26-86 Parks Comm MinutesFebruary 26, 1986 PARKS COMMITTEE 4:00 P.M. Chairman Manning and Council members Nystul and Palmer present. Mayor Kennedy, DPW Hammer, Parks Director Drent, Don Davis, and Andy Anderson, Fred Hiser and Swede Sagen from the United Veterans Council, and Roger Hopkins from the Daily Inter Lake also present. DEPOT PARK PLAN AND PROPOSALS - The Veterans presented a letter (attached to original minutes) requesting $5,000 toward the monument being prepared for Depot Park. C. Manning reported that Burlington Northern had been asked about disposition of the grant funds and there were no guidelines except that the money be used for Depot Park. There was discussion of the design of the monument, possible locations, how design would fit in with the old fashioned building and lamps, and the funds needed. A plan was shown to the Committee depicting a monument approximately four foot high with the bell mounted on top, flanked by three flag poles. The architect is drawing up 3 proposals to choose from depending on the funds available. The Vets prefer locating it in the open area midway between the Chamber and Main Street. The Committee felt that they must have an accurate list of the funds requested and then they can begin dis- bursing the funds. The present list is as follows: $5,000 Veteran's memorial 2,500 Gazebo 18,000 Parks Department for landscaping, sprinkler system, etc. ? Decorative Street Lights The Committee is to get the figures together and have a response for the Veterans in two weeks. DAN DAVIS - PUBLIC CHESS GAME - Mr. Davis presented a letter outlining his proposal for building a 20' x 20' chessboard with moveable chess pieces (on casters) and showed the Committee two of the pieces, which were approximately 3' high and carved from wood. He explained that he had donations of material and work promised if he could arrange the location and an agreement with the City. He felt that Depot Park would be the best location. There was extended discussion of particular locations within Depot Park, need for a storage shed, possible excavation and framing by the City, policing and vandalism problems and possible solutions, the suggestion of locating this at Woodland Park between the pool and the formal garden, fencing, maintenance, sponsoring/advertising program for downtown merchants, and the problem of the concession idea and profit to be made. The three problems to implementing this idea were: Location, security, and concession/profit concept. Any concessions allowed in City parks are through non-profit organizations. In the end the Committee said they would take this idea under advisement and Mr. Davis indicated he would talk to the Chamber to see if they would be interested in storage and security. AGENDA ITEMS IN PROGRESS Gravel Pit - Attorney Neier is to draw up an agreement with the Golf Association on the boundary and then the process of sloping needs to be worked out. Art in Public Places - Waiting for Attorney Neier to write up document. Begg Park - This is on hold until March 14, which is the last day for public comment on the 404 permit. An estimate is needed from Dennis Carver PARKS COMMITTEE February 26, 1986 Page 2 or DPW Hammer for the sewer and water improvements needed before further action can be taken on that. Ross Letter/Fenceline - Parks Director Drent is to contact Mrs. Ross's attorney and have him draw up the necessary papers. The Committee will recommend that Council accept Parks Director Drent's recommendation on this. Tree Ordinance - The Committee would like to get this in order and finished. Griffin Park - The Mayor is to instruct Attorney Neier to inform the Council how the City can pay a commission on Griffin Park and the airport land. There was a short discussion of possible sales interests and terms. C. Palmer is to approach Jack Brown. C. Palmer asked if the City would consider a ground lease, but the Committee felt that there was too great a need for a lump sum to build the new ballpark. SWIMMING POOL - The KATS will meet in April to discuss the operation of the concessions. The swim meet is scheduled for July. The pool should open June 7, the day after school lets out. There was extended discussion of manage- ment of the pool. Parks Director Drent has four applications in hand but the Committee recommended he post the job with the Job Service. The Committee authorized Parks Director Drent to post the job with the qualifications he • felt important and to set the salary as he sees fit and to report back to the Committee. There was some discussion of vacation time allowed for the manager. The Committee questioned if Council had ever approved final acceptance of the pool - this will be checked out. C. Palmer will look into a public address system for the pool area. Director Drent asked about purchasing an additional life guard chair for the shallow end of the pool and the Committee said that if the funds were available he should do so. DISTRICT 5 LAND SWAP - There is a need for Attorney Neier, the School District and the Pee Wee Organization to get together to iron out any problems. REVENUE SHARING FUND SHIFT - C. Nystul asked if there needs to be a shift of funds from Woodland Park to Begg Park until the sale of Griffin Field provides the funds to replace those borrowed. There was some discussion of the priority of the tennis courts but it was decided that they could not be resurfaced until the next fiscal year because it required very warm temperatures. In the end the Committee felt that this would entail simply a change of expenditures rather than a "borrow and return" situation. LION'S PARK VISITOR'S CENTER LEASE - There was a question of whether this needed to be renewed. ajg 0 AMERICAN LEGION AMERICAN VETERANS DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS MILITARY ORDER OF COOTIES FORTY AND EIGHT WORLD WAR I BARRACKS 0 0 Chuck Manning, Chairman Park Advisory Committee City Council Chambers Kalispell, Montana 59901 UNITED VETERANS COUNC I, OF FLATHEAD COUNTY BOX 125 KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901 February 24, 1986 Dear Chairman Manning: Last fall it was discussed during a park board meeting, that the City Park Board may have some funding available to help the United Veterans of Flathead County, Inc. replace the Veterans Monument in Veterans Square in Depot Park. This was discussed a couple of times and it was suggested that 15000.00 may be available for this purpose. The United Veterans of Flathead County, Inc, formerly request that $5000.00 be made available for this purpose. The monies were to come from a grant received by the City Park Board for construction of Depot Park, We thank you and the Park Comittee for any help you can give us in regard to this matter, Since -rely, James H. Rehbein t Sr, Vice Chairman Cl February 25, 1986 PUBLIC CHESS GAME Dear Sirs: I an promoting public activity in the Valley by means of building a 20' by 20t chessboard with movable chess pieces (on casters) of comparative size as seen in Europe. It will be a great eye-catcher, but there are other reasons to locate this chessboard in Kalispell. Due to the fact we have alot of 'retired folks and a large quantity of tourism in our Valley, it would be a great public service to put in this type of recreation. We have fishing, hunting, baseball, swimming, water skiing, snow skiing, hiking, and many other sports for the physically fit and financially able, but not too many for the aged and unemployed. The chessboard has many advantages for our physically handicapped in terms of easy access as well as in competition, chess leagues and tournaments, or just for pleasure. Our senior citizens can't run, ski, hike, etc., as we know it • would be dangerous if they did, but they can enjoy and play chess. However, the game will be available for all. As for the tourists, they will come and leave our town with not only our hospitality or our scenic beauty, but with remembrance of downtown Kalispell with our new mall and beautifully -located park with our gazebo, Vet's Memorial, and our chain -sawed, sculptured, large as life chess game. The chess board will also spur the economy of our area businessmen. Each piece will have a plaque with the name and location of an area merchant for advertisement. Advertising is planned for the upkeep of the chessmen. (To keep them presentable). Other advantages would be another outlet for competition and fun with neighboring cities, businesses, and churches, and very helpful socially and scholastically for students of all grade levels. Please help me support this idea, locate it in Depot Park, downtown across from the large mall, just off Main Street and Hwy. 93, in an area of accessibility and high tourist trade, and cultural development. Donald Scott Davis • 448 5th Ave. W. Kalispell, MT. 5990 752-1523 0 QUESTTONS NEEDING ANSWERS 1. Will the City take title of the chessboard and building (storage shed) and maintain them? 2. Will the City perform excavating and forming of the pad? 3. Will the City provide security from theft and vandalism? (By using its agencies such as welfare, rent assistance, and other programs.) 4- Who is responsible for injuries incurred by the chess game? • 5, Can I hold title to chess nieces with a contract to use them on the pad indefinitely? 6. Can I make money off the chess pieces as in advertising to maintain chess pieces? Do I need a permit? 7. Will the City take charge of organizational competition requests?