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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2007 0401 PR SPC PARKS AND.RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PARK^ AND RECREATION COMMISSION PARK TOUR Moorpark, California April 1 , 2007 1 . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Scott Krutilek, Richard Stratton, Sandra Thompson, and Chair Julie Weisberger. Staff present: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director; Roger Blais, Parks and Landscape Manager; Mike Atkin, Recreation and Community Services Manager; Luis Gonzalez, Landscape/Parks Maintenance Superintendent; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant. 3. PARK TOUR: The Commission and staff toured the following parks: 1 . Poindexter Park Mary Lindley reviewed the proposed expansion plans and stated that replacement picnic tables are scheduled for this fiscal year. 2. Tierra Rejada Park: Mary Lindley stated that the walls of the restrooms were recently upgraded. • Chair Weisberger stated that she feels a public art piece would go well in the northwest corner of the park. 3. Mountain Meadows Park: Mary Lindley stated that lighting the two basketball courts is a proposed improvement for FY 2007/08. She stated that staff is also currently discussing parking lot improvements that will allow easier access in and out of the lot. P&R Commission Meeting Park Tour April 1, 2007 Page 2 4. Monte Vista Park: Mary Lindley stated that an interpretive center and lights for the parking lot are being proposed for FY 2007/08 budget. Chair Weisberger stated that she thinks this park would be a good location for a dog park. 5. Miller Park: Mary Lindley stated that lighting for the basketball court is proposed for next fiscal year. Adding swings to the tot lot was discussed, as well as ways to enlarge the parking lot. 6. College View Park: The Commission and staff agreed that this park is in a good location for the placement of a water feature, as well as an electronic marquee. They also discussed the replacement of the tot lot equipment. Following the Park Tour, the Commission continued their meeting in the Conference Room of the Community Center and discussed the following items: 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of March 5, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried 5-0. 5. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Park Improvements for FY 2007/08. Staff Recommendation: Develop a list of potential park improvement projects for FY 2007/08 for City Council consideration. The Commission and staff discussed the placement of a splash park at College View Park, as well as the replacement of the tot lot. P&R Commission Meeting Park Tour April 1, 2007 Page 3 Chair Weisberger stated that she is not in favor of the proposed interpretive center at Monte Vista Park. It was agreed that this item would be brought back to the Commission for discussion prior to any work. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve staff's recommendations for City Council consideration for potential park improvement projects for FY 2007/08, with the addition of a new tot lot equipment at College View Park and tot swings at Miller Park. Commissioner Krutilek seconded. The motion was carried 5-0. B. Review of the City's Goals and Objectives for FY 2007/08. Staff Recommendation: Recommend Goals and Objectives for FY 2007/08. The Commission and staffed reviewed the current Goals and Objectives. It was recommended that number F.14 be changed by eliminating "lighting a skatepark." It was also agreed upon that College View Park is in a good location for a proposed water feature. MOTION: Commissioner Krutilek moved to recommend the following additions and changes to the existing Goals and Objectives for City Council consideration: Consider a park location for recycling cans; consider the placement of outdoor fitness/circuit training equipment at one or more parks; specify College View Park on G.29 — (water spray attraction); and eliminate "lighting a skatepark" on F.14. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5-0. 6. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. • "ROVED: WEISBE R, C- AIRMA Respectfully ubmitted: i atty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant