10-08-86 Parks Comm MinutesOctober 8, 1986 PARKS COMMITTEE 3:30 P.M.
IsChairman Manning and Councilmen Palmer and Nystul in attendance. Mayor
Kennedy and Parks Director Drent also present.
LION'S PARK - The Lions appear very interested in doing something in Lion's
Park and will meet with other Lion's organizations. A master plan is needed.
There is already a donation of a drinking fountain.
SIGN POLICY - The Committee asked that C. Grainger be contacted regarding
a signage policy from his committee which would include regulations for a
reader board for non-profit signs as well as signs in general. The Committee
asked that the ordinance dealing with -signs on public lands be made available
for the next meeting.
TREE ORDINANCE - Parks Director Drent went over some changes and particular
points. The Committee did not feel that a public hearing was necessary. The
Shade Tree Commission will be an advisory board only. The Committee will
recommend to Council the adoption of the tree ordinance.
DISCLAIMER/PARKS RULES - The proper procedure to minimize liability was
discussed in light of the Capes case, as well a`s the -problems with policing.
After discussion is was decided that the City Attorney should update the Parks
rules and add a non-discrimination clause, and that copies should be sent
to every individual and organization making a reservation.
• LAWRENCE PARK - Parks Director Drent gave information on the proposed
work for Old Lawrence Park which would include a parking area, a new gazebo,
new restroom facilities, and moving the fence back to near it's original position.
The changes will allow close access to the picnic area without the need for
a bridge across the river. Parks Director Drent and C. Manning will talk
with the Golf Association about the planned changes.
GRADING OF GRAVEL HILL - the application for funding to help with this
project has been accepted by the DNRC.
BRUCKHAUSER POOL REPORT - C. Manning set a meeting for October 21, 1986
at 4:00 P.M. in the Committee Room for the report on the summer's activities
at the pool.
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