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SARATOGA PARKS ATdD RECREATION CON:~;ISSION
MINUTES
DATE: AONDAY, A?AY 6, 19?4 - 7:30 P.A;.
PLACE: HAPdSEId SCHOOL TiULTI PURPOSE ROOM B, 12211 TITUS AVENUE,
SARATOGA, CALIF.
TYPE: REGULAR AiEETING AND PRESENTATION OF PLANS FOR BROOKGLEN PARK
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Buchanan, Carlson, Clawson, Gordon,
Leong, Rose, Terry, Wilberding and Zambetti.
ABSENT: None
B. AIINUTES
The P•iinutes of the April 15, 1974 meeting were approved a~
corrected.
II. OLD LUSINESS
A. BROOKGLEN PARK. PRESENTATION OF PLANS
Mr. Buktenica presented the proposed plans for Brookglen Park
and spi~_that he has tried to keen it in harmony with the
BROOKGLEtd surrounding residential area and attra~ctve_to all age groups.
PARI. It was asked that a chain link fence be placed along the back
property line in order to keep poeple out of the creek. It was
su~:gested that this fence could be covered with something like
ivy.
Commissioner Rose stated that _his experience with chain link
fence along Flood Control easerents is that children quickly
put holes in them.
Nr. Scott objected to the opening at the rear of the park, and
does not caant pedestrians using the easement w:~ich he granted
to the Brookglen Tennis Club.
Commissioner Carlsor said that the conception he has developed
in working on this park is that residents want it as attractive
as possible, but that a reasonable a:~ount of security is
important, He felt that a decision needed to be made whether
or not this park should also be a short-cut route from
Brookglen to Cox Avenue.
It was the general concensus of the residents present that they
do not want the park used for traffic between Brookglen and Cox
Avenue, and that they do want a fence along the rear property line,
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It was asked why re~~~ rooms are not included in the plans.
The Secretary explained that rest rooms are a major building
and maintenance cost, and that in a park of this type their
absence will serve as a deterent to non-neighborhood use.
It was asked why eucalyptus were chosen.
r~r. Buktenica said they were chosen to blend in with the
existing eucalyptus, but that the variety chosen will not
be tall or drop large amounts of litter.
One property owner next to the park said that the walnut tree
at the rear corner of the retaining wall extends into her
property and asked that it not be removed.
It was asked what type of lighting will be used. The lighting
will be incorporated into the play structure, and there may be
one light in the picnic table area.
It was asked what provisions will be made for parking since there
is already a problem with cars parking along the street to go.
to the tennis club.
The Secretary said that the Code Enforcement Officer is working
on the problem with the tennis club and that the manager will
ask members not to block driveways. It has not been the City's
experience that a problem with parking develops t~ith parks.
It was asked what the time schedule for development is. rir.
Buktenica said that Phase I should be completed this summer.
This c:ill include all but the play equipment and most of the
shrubs.
Commissioner Rose said that mare development at this time is _
dependent on community participation. She also felt that this
participation can be an important vandalism deterent if the
youths are involved.
Several people present are interested in organizing community
participation and will work on this in the future.
B. HAKONE GARDEN REVIE4J COr'~1ITTEE
Commissioner Terry presented his slides and movie of his recent
trip to Japan, and pointed out the details being used by Dr.
Nakamura in his development of a plan for Hakone Garden.
The Review Committee will meet tiay 29th at 7:30 p.m.
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III. NUJ BUSIP?ESS
A. PA~i VA.IiDALISi~:
The Secretary distributed the vandalism reports for the last
two montrs and asked if the Commission has any ideas about
how to control this problem.
FA.RK Chairman Wilberding suggested publishing a weekly vandalism
Vhi•DALISI•I report in the local. newspaper to make the public aware of it.
1`ir. Kaufman suggested organizing a three-man team equiped with
walkie-talkies to watch t7ie narks. They would call the police
when they spotted the vandals.
The Secretary said that a problem with this, especially at
Kevin i•:oran Park is that it is too easy for the vandals to
escape.
Commissioner Zambetti moved that a park vandalism report be
publishes: in the local newspaper. Commissioner Rose seconded
the motion! and it was approved unanimously.
Commissioner Carlson said that the effects of the report should
be monitored to see that it does not become a status symbol for
the vandals to have their acts published.
I~lr. gaufman suggested that publishing only lump sums could
solve this problem.
Chairman t~lilberdir_g felt that along with this report should be
suggestions to residents about how they can help prevent vandalism.
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COr'i,ITTEE APiD STAFF REPORTS
COPI~1UPdICATIOI~?S
A. SARATOGA CHAP•BER 0~' COP~~ERCE RE: P•NSIC AT U1ILD4JOOD
Commissioner Zambetti inv2ted the Commission to attend these
concerts. He also asked that anyone who would be attending
meetings help distribute progrars to the community.
B. EL QUITO PARK
The Secretary said that the dedication date for E1 Quito Park
has been changed to ~1ay 25th.
VI.
ADJOU RTd?'•IEI~ T
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 1.0:30 P.r;.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Barbara Sampson, Secretary.
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