02-05-1996 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF TH� REGULAR OROTJO PARK COMMISSI�N MEETINCz HELD ON FEBRUARY S, 1996 (#7)DOCK REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL Gerhardsan reported th�t the roll-out docks under purchase consideration are of a metal frame and 32' in length_ The Commission discussec! and agreed that the reptacement of the docks are considered operations and maintenance and should not be paid from the Park Declication fund but, rather, from improvements and equipment outlay. The Iimited fund was said to be for the purpose of purchasing park land and substantial improvements of existing parks. It was noted that docks and fishin�piers are under the park classification. Gerhardsan said there are 4 fishing piers, ane at the Park Lane access, one at the Loma Linde access, one at Stubbs B�y Road, and one on Carmen Street leading into Carmens Bay. Wilson moved, McIlermott seconded, to recflmmend to the Councii that Parl�Dedication fund nat be used far the purchase ofthe roil-out docks. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. {#S} pRONO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN Ils� noted that the current plar� is the draft dated 2/1/96. McDermott reported that the park classifications will altow everyone to uncterstand alt of the parl��eatures, beaches, piers, etc., wtthin the City. He noted that the fu-st section of the draft is a background and history of the City to give a running histary for future commissioners to reference. The date af incorporation in 1955 and the parks in 1970's will be added. McDermott said the purpose at this time is to fine tune tl�e draft, adding ar making changes where appropriate. The public survey will be an attachment to the plan for reference purposes. A summary sheet of the survey will also be included. White added that a chapter shawin�the mission of the park and master plan gaals should be incorporated into the plan. The�ammissioners were asked to read through the goals and objectives ta deterrnine if changes were necessary. Alsa to be included in the park plan is information on fiscal management. It was notecl that sources will need to be listea for the information contained within Lhe p}an. The Commission looked at the draft, section by section, beginning with mini-parks. McMillan notec�that the miru-park at Crystal Bay was heing considered for an ice rink and half-court baskethall, which she felt was more definitive of a neighborhood park, but Crystai Bay was anly 2 acres in size. White said the �creage could be more descriptive of the open, usable space. The Commissianers decided to change the a�reage notations to 0- 2 a�res for mini-parks and 2-l 5 acres for neighborhood parks. It was noted that acreage will be used as a general guideline only. �