1973-09-26 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 26, 1973
Present
Stefani
Murphy
Meierotto
Howe
Shipman
Franzmeier
Lundeen
Starr
A. Approval of Minutes -- August 22, 1973.
-- Motion passed unanimously to approve.
B. Miscellaneous.
Absent
Finn
Johnson
-- Franzmeier reported on need for larger equipment to handle park
maintenance. Murphy moved the Commission authorize the purchase
of a Toro 7-unit hydraulic mower at a cost of $7,000. Stefani
seconded. Motion passed.
C. Committee Reports.
1. Park Development.
-- Rogers Lake - Starr reported DNR's reluctance to allow the
dredging for the canoe channel. The elimination of this would
result in a $6,500 savings. After further discussion, Howe
moved that the plan be revised to eliminate canoe channel, add
bridge and revise the south bridge and in lieu thereof, do
further work in the lake an additional 35 feet, such work not
to exceed existing contract cost. Seconded by Meierotto.
Motion passed.
-- Marie Avenue -- question of lighting and underground wiring
discussed.
2. Winter
Recreation --
Stefani
announced that Mr.
Dewey Selander
will be
the winter
recreation
director.
3. Land Acquisition.
-- Wachtler --
acquisition
negotiated for
$12,150
plus $1,080 in
assessments.
-- Allstrom-McLoud property "still up in air."
4. Park Naming -- following suggestions were made:
a. North Park -- Ivy Hills North, North Ivy Park, North Park.
b. Interstate -- Interstate Valley, Valley Park, Ridgewood Park,
Minutes -2- September 26, 1973
Ridgeview Park, Oak Park.
c. Marie Avenue -- Overlook Park, Central Park.
5. Halloween Bonfire -- decided to defer until next year.
6. Ridgewood Area subdivision (Sheldon) -- Howe moved that any
proposal concerning this Sheldon subdivision should include
thorough study of the drainage and creek runoff and
environmental impact of the development. Consideration should
also be given to the Park Commission's intention to have
access along the north and west portions of Sheldon's property
to get to the park. Seconded by Stefani. Passed Unanimously.
7. Trails -- Meierotto authorized to delineate objectives and
limitations for a community trails committee to be ready for
next meeting.
D. Next Meeting -- October 24, 1973, 8:00 P.M.
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Rugust 24, 1973
Tha Park Department requests that the Village purchase
a Toro 7 unit Hydraulic Parkmaster. This unit is combination
79 horsepower tractor, a hydraulic system which provides the
flexibilty for the operator to raise any one of the mowers to
slim down and pass through narrow areas of mow boulevards or
other strips with one or two units, and a heavy duty Toro—
Roughmaster gang —mowers and frame for "control mowing" of limited
care areas.
With the increased amount of developed park land and the
extra areas to be maintained, this unit has the capability of
mowing 60 acres a day and has a speed of better then 30 MPH
for quick highway transportability. I believe we can cut main—
tenance costs of these parks considerably.
This unit, if a demo., is purchased now, will cost
approximately $7,000. After Jan. 1, 1974, the prices are to
go 5 t❑ 6%.
I recommend that the Village purchase this unit and
trade the existing 3 gang mower off because these type of mowers
are designed with 6 cutting blades and for use on more formal
type turf areas such as golf courses. The Village purchased this
mower for $450 and I recommend we sell it for that price because
we bought a 4 point hitch for it at the time of purchase which
will equal the amount of depreciation.
Thank you.
Harvey Franzmeier