HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-1989 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: Monday, July 10, 1989
PLACE: SARATOGA COMMUNITY CENTER
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular
Chairman Ward called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
A. ~ Present: Franklin, Gilman, Pierce,
Saunders, Ward. Absent: Clemens
Staff: Trinidad, Swanson, Pisani, Tate
B.
Minutes of June 5, 1988, meeting approved as presented.
c.
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this
meeting was properly Dosted on July 5, 1989.
II. Q~P_~IN~
Dan produced a topographic mad of Beauchamps and the
Master Plan for Kevin Moran Park. It was decided to
study the plans and to begin calling public information
meetings to get ideas from the citizens. Discussion
concerned parking, tennis courts, playground equipment
and usable small buildings.
To be discussed at next regular meeting, after new cost
estimates for refurbishing of Wildwood Park stage have
been received.
A presentation was made to the Commission by Chris
Kummerer regarding a skateboard ramp at the rear of
Congress Springs Park. A lively discussion followed on
such items as: staffing, fencing, building materials,
usage, clubs, noise, etc. The Commission supported
Chris' request. They are interested in seeing it
constructed in wood, by volunteers and City staff.
Chris was complimented on his excellent presentation.
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Planning Director, Steve Emslie and Associate Planner,
Tsvia Adar provided preliminary plans and background
on the development of the 51 acre site behind Odd
Fellows. V. Fanelli discussed the concerns of the
developer, Rogers & Brook. All commissioners agreed
that the open space was desired, that ownership be
retained by the property owner, with the City acquiring
scenic/open space easements and that restrictions be
established prohibiting fencing and other improvements.
They suggested that an assessment district be formed to
maintain the area.
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Roy Swan cussed tree planting locations
emphasizing the City's Heritage Orchard behind the
Library. Roy was encouraged to Dersue obtaining the
funds.
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Roy Swanson discussed the $45,000 estimate on the
understructure of the stage area. It was decided that
serious bids should be sought to see if there was extra
money remaining for other refurbishing at Wildwood.
None.
A. Roy Swanson will be retiring at year-end.
B. Next meeting - September 11th.
C. Council is soliciting applicant screening
questions for potential commissioner.
D. Commission Recognition Dinner - September 12th.
The meeting was adjourned a
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