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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1995 0710 PR SPC7 A MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: July 10, 1995 Chair Butler called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hall. 3. ROLL CALL: Present* Commissioners Dave Badoud, John Hall, Jim Hartley, and Chairman Arlene Butler. Commissioner Thompson arrived late. Staff Present: Christine Adams, Director of Community Services, and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Alternative Recommendations for Proposed Roller Hockey Rink at Arroyo Vista Community Park, Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Director Adams gave an overview of the report stating that City Council had appropriated funds in June, 1994, for Phase II of Arroyo Vista Community Park which included a roller hockey rink that would serve as a multi functional sports rink. Minutes of the Parks and July 10, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 2 Commission's input has shown that they have considered the rink to be used primarily for roller hockey but could easily be converted for a different use in the future. Tri Valley Hockey League presented a proposal to Council on June 19, 1995, which provided a capital improvement plan to the rink in exchange for a three year facility use agreement. Council informed staff that they were still of the opinion that the rink was to be a multi functional rink starting with the immediate use, and referred the matter back to Commission for options for Council to choose from. Staff presented five different recommendations for Commission to review, pictures that were taken of the Boarder Patrol dasher boards used in Irvine and Commissioner Hartley provided a tape from Border Patrol for Commission to view. Commission agreed that if the decision was made to make the rink a multi functional facility, Border %— Patrol portable dasher boards would be most cost effective but all agreed that the height of the boards should be the maximum, which is 22 Commissioner Hall's opinion was that the rink was primarily planned for roller hockey and there is a definite demand for.roller hockey in Moorpark. He also stated that lights should be installed immediately and not at a later date. Footings and sleeves for the basketball poles could be installed at the same time as the rink so, if needed, the basketball poles could be added at any time. Commissioner Badoud questioned what space would be needed for basketball poles when in use. Director Adams stated that roller hockey actually takes place within 10 foot from the edge of the concrete, so the poles for basketball would not interfere. Commissioner Badoud's opinion was that if the City established roller hockey leagues, the number of participants would increase in a very short time, the same as other sports leagues have. He also questioned the benefits of having basketball courts located at the rink. Minutes of the Parks and July 10, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 3 Director Adams stated that it would be beneficial with M.B.A., and if leagues were run by the City, the City could control the time use of the rink. Commissioner Hartley commended Director Adams on the thoroughness of the report presented. His opinion was that the rink not be a single use court for roller hockey at this point. The City should try the multi use court to start and if the hockey leagues grow and become more in demand, consideration then be given to roller hockey being the primary sport. Commissioner Hartley would like to see immediate installation for lighting and to reposition water access closer to the rink. Commissioner Thompson agreed with allowing basketball being included from the start but if roller hockey leagues do become large then it should be considered #1 for the rink. She also reminded Commission that they are an advisory board for Council, and Commission should take advice for multi purpose use if Council feels strong about this issue. Chairman Butler reviewed the change of site for the rink. She agreed with the necessity of the lights for year round use. Chairman Butler did not anticipate problems with easily adjusting the use of the rink to basketball at any time if hoop stands are built with rink. She would like to see roller hockey be given a chance and with portable dasher boards and basketball hoops, the use of the rink can be changed easily. MOTION: Commissioner Hall moved to recommend one of two alternative plans for City Council to approve, the first being Commission's first choice. 1) City Council approve the roller hockey rink to be designated for primarily roller hockey, with portable 22" Border Patrol dasher boards, installation of lighting and drinking fountain, and basketball stands to be built at a later date, if need is determined. The size of the rink to be 100' x 200'. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Page 4 July 10, 1995 2) City Council approve the roller hockey rink with portable 22" Border Patrol dasher boards, with two (2) basketball courts (four basketball stands) installed for immediate use, installation of lights and drinking fountain. Commissioner Badoud seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Director Adams announced the next Concert in the Park which will be held on July 23, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Park. The band will be the country western K -Hay Band. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Butler adjourned the meeting until the next scheduled meeting of July 17, 1995. The time was 8:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patty LEtncke Adminis rative Secretary APPROVED: ARLENE BUTLER, CHAIRMAN