2000_05.03_Park Board Minutes
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CITY OF KENNEDALE
MINUTES OF
THE PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – MAY 3, 2000
Vice Chairman Robert Duval called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Board members in attendance were Robert Duval, Yolanda Jones, Mitch Blan and David
Deaver. Wayne Cordell was absent.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, City Manager
ITEM NO. 1 – Approval of the Minutes of the April 5th, 2000 Regular Meeting. There
being no corrections or additions, the minutes were declared accepted.
Item no. 2 – Select a Secretary as per the Park Board Ordinance for Minute Keeping.
The Board agreed that using a staff member to perform secretarial duties including
keeping Board minutes would be significant assistance. Ted Rowe committed to have
Miss Chrissy Knapp begin those duties with the June Meeting.
ITEM NO. 3 – Concert in the Park Discussion for the Last Two Weekends in May.
Lorna Hoover briefed the Board on her attempt to hire a band for the May/June time
period without success. Also, the May/June period was discussed as not presenting
enough time for effective advertisement and preparation. Fall dates are available for the
preferred band (Broken Arrow) and would allow for proper preparation. Lorna was
asked to attempt to sign Broken Arrow for an October date – 7 th preferred, or the 21 st .
The price of approximately $1,750 was deemed acceptable, however, that fee would
have to be paid rain or shine. (Action: Lorna Hoover.)
ITEM NO 4 – Discussion Concerning Park Dedication Fees.
Ted Rowe briefed the Board that the City Council had acted favorably on the Board’s
recommendation to increase the per acre Park Dedication Fee from $175 to $500 per lot
of residential development.
ITEM NO. 5 – Consider recommending 1 acre dedication per 75 residential lots.
The Board had previously indicated a favorable inclination to recommend that future
Park Dedications be based on the requirement for 1 acre of land per 75 residential lots
instead of the present 1 acre per 100 lots. The Board reaffirmed their preference and
directed staff to proceed with an appropriate public hearing and agenda item on the next
available City Council agenda. (Action: Rowe.)
ITEM NO. 6 – Staff Report – Status of Projects.
City Councilwoman Nita Vaughn briefed the Board on her interest in their work and in
children’s recreational activities in general. She also stated that she did not want to
intrude but wanted to be supportive of their efforts. Councilwoman Vaughn then
recommended that the Board consider naming the proposed new walkway after Sonora
Fenoglio. Ted Rowe reminded Board members of the recent legislative change that
prohibits “General Discussion” from public meeting agendas. Rowe then briefed that
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grant materials had been requested from the State Parks and Wildlife Department for
use in applying for support of a Youth Recreational Center. A primary School staff
member was identified as being proficient in grant writing and who would be invited to
attend the next Board meeting. Rowe also briefed that the City Engineers were
preparing plans for the park walkway which is funded in this year’s budget.
There being no further business Vice Chairman Duval closed the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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