HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-26-Parks and Recreation Committee MinutesMinutes ot
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Anne McAtee
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GUESTS:
Tam Wilkerson,110 Winfield Parkway
John Wesselmann chaired the meeting.
*Windfield Park:
Tom Wilkerson lives next to the four acre park area in the
Windfield development.He repoffed that the Regency Developers
had hauled black dirt from the Irea,did not properly prepare
and seed the area,it is weedy and mud washes over the sidewalk
when it rains.As a concerned citizen he feels that improvements
should be made so that the park is available for the many
children in the area.
John reported that rocks had been picked up last Saturday
and that the area will be reseeded and fertilized this fall.
*REstrooms in the Park :
When repairs to existing structures are made,the law
states that they be made handicapped accessible.John reported
that to replace the dividers and doors in the restroom in the
center of the park would cost about $1,000.That doesn't address
the need for new plumbing and fixtures.Would it be best to replace
the whole buildiNg ?Possibly consider a building that would
include new bathrooms and a storage area for the mowing equipment.
John reported that a 36 x 60 metal building would cost $18,000.
*Parking Areas:
The white posts that mark the parking areas ure rotting
off and are in disrepair.Replacemenm made with treated wood,
6 x 6's,would be more durable ..
*HALLOWEEN HIKE:
A Halloween Hike in Centennial Park is being considered
as an activity for the youngsters in Waukee.A lighted route
would be planned with story-tellers and related Halloween stations
along the path,ending at the enclosed shelter house with a
treat,such as cider and cookies.community groups would be
contacted to help provide the treats.Admission would be
charged.A planning meeting is scheduled on Tuesday,October 3,at
7:00 PM at the Waukee Public LIbrary.
*EQUIPMENT BUILDING:
The current equipment building in the park is an eyesore
and will be removed at the end of the season.A replacement
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mower is needed.If a good used mower is purchased,the savings
could be applied toward a new building.The small building used
as ~warming hut for ice skating needs to be replaced.
*BRIDGES:
The bridges in the park are constant target for vandalism.
The bridges could be replaced with sturdier handrails.Consider
the possibility of installing a large culvert at the bridge area
and fill in dirt,making a walkway across the stream.
FUTURE USE OF THE PARK:
The plans developed for the park 25 years ago showed a
stage and amphitheater in the south part,east of the stream.
A stage might encourage more use of the park,possibly used for
band concerts.
Consider a Farmers Market in the park next summer.
*A planning meeting for the Halloween Hike will be at the Waukee
Public Library on Tuesday,October 3,at 7:00 PM.
*The next regular meeting will be the fourth Tuesday of
October,the 24th,at 7:00 PM at the Waukee Public Library.
Virginia S.Clark,Secretary