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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Recreation and Parks Committee - 03/20/2017 DRAFT South Burlington Recreaon & Parks Commiee March 20, 2017 Present: Jennifer Kochman, Mike Simoneau, Naa Aku Addo, Glenn Sproul, George Donovan, Rebecca Poquee, Maggie Leugers Regrets: Paul Steinman and Liz Robitaille Also present: Bey Milizia, Ashley Parker, Bre Leonard, Andrew Gill, Janice Ladd and Sergeant Doug Dubie Meeng was called to order at 5:00 pm. No comments, changes or addions to the agenda. There were no comments from the public. Approval of February 19th Meeng Minutes: Glenn suggested fixing a typo “… the commiee idenfied objecves…” instead of objects. With these changes, the minutes were approved. City’s Crisis Plans: Sergeant Dubie and Janice Ladd presented on the City’s crisis plan. Each department in the city has a crisis plan. Sergeant Dubie is speaking to all the commiees and giving a brief introducon to the crisis plan. The plan goes over what you are supposed to do when there is an emergency. The goal of this is to let commiees know what to do during a crisis. Maggie is the staff person who ensures that everyone has evacuated the building. Janice menoned that the commiee appoint someone else to assist Maggie should there be a crisis. Dubie advised that the commiee include me on the agenda for every meeng the evacuaon plan. O’Brien Development Review: Andrew presented on the O’Brien Home Farm Project Overview. The DRB advised that O’Brien discuss with the commiee the phasing project. The project proposal is currently looking at 118 units. There will be a park, which will be over an acre, with trails which will be donated to the City. Jennifer asked if people from outside the neighborhood would have access to the park. Andrew advised that the public will have access. Jennifer asked if the associaon will allow for individual gardens. Andrew menoned that it raised beds will be allowed. The proposal is to have three play structures in the park: a basket, double tower tunnel net slide and six-sided climbing structure. These structures will all meet the ADA requirements. Maggie menoned that the life span of these play structures have significantly improved. Bey advised that should the City take ownership of this park, there be at least two spaces dedicated to meeng ADA requirements. The proposal is to have the park constructed when 59 units are sold. Glenn made a moon that the commiee approve the phasing in of the amenies of the O’Brien proposal. Mike seconded the moon. There was no discussion. With this the moon passed. Dumont Park Update: Ashley menoned that currently Dumont Park is at 85% design. The hope is to have construcon in the fall but it depends on the permits. Dumont Park is about a 7.6-acre parcel. Jennifer asked if other schools will be able to use this space. Ashley advised that they will be able to but with regards to parking she will look into this. The way finding signs will be minimal. There is a plan to remove the invasive species in the space. On April 29th, there will be a training for community members on what invasive species are and how to easily idenfy them. On May 20th, there will be an actual invasive plant removal day from 9-12. Tule middle school is looking to use this site as a volunteer site. Recreaon Programming: Bre presented on the various programs offered through the recreaon department. The Lile Tykes (3-5 year olds) have offerings including sports and camps. Youth have 31 different summer camps and 81 total offerings. Adult offerings include open gyms with pickle ball, volleyball, jazzercise, etc. The young at heart group is becoming a vibrant commiee. This begun with 18 people and now there is an average of 30 people at these programs. Jennifer asked if the recreaon department could priorize spaces what would it be? Bre menoned that a big open space for hosng a number of classes e.g. Tai chi. The second would be classroom space for arts and cras, etc. The third is Large open area. Bey advised that the department look into recreaon acvies with residents who own dogs and cats Director’s Reports: Maggie menoned that the department has been invited by the NRPA to apply for the Robert Wood Johnson Award for health equity. Discussions have begun with the SE group about scope of work. There will be a new band coming in from Ohio called the One Hit Wonders to play at City Fest. City Fest will be from 5-9pm on August 12th. Maggie also menoned that Members Advantage will be sponsoring to have the City’s trailer wrapped. VRPA Quarter Meeng Update: Bre, Holly, Maggie, and Jennifer went to Montpelier for a presentaon by Karen Horn from the VT League of Cies and Towns. They met with legislators from South Burlington. In the general assembly, Rep. Ann Pugh recognized them on the House floor and there was a resoluon read to recognize July as Naonal Recreaon Month. Comprehensive Plan Assignment: Jennifer and Maggie put together the goals and objecves that five commiee members contributed with regards to the comprehensive plan. The first goal idenfied is creang a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors. Looking at the comprehensive plan, Jennifer noted that the Recreaon Strategies addresses the issues of open space and parks. They do not address the chronic crical need for indoor recreaon and program space. The comprehensive plan is fragmented with regards to facilies and open space. The summary sheet provided by Jennifer will reflect this observaon. Mike and Jennifer will be presenng this to the leadership commiee on Thursday. Rebecca menoned that in the note, Jennifer include wording on dedicated space for indoor recreaon and program space. Jennifer menoned that the hope is to have someone who is in development, advocacy come to a recreaon meeng to talk about strategy and advocacy. Reports from Liaisons to Other Commiees: City Council: Nothing to report SB Land Trust: Nothing to report Bike & Ped: Rebecca menoned that The O’Brien property and commiee met to discuss bike requirements Natural Resources: Nothing to report Library Board: Nothing to report School Board Nothing to report Winooski Valley Park District: Nothing to report Design Review Commiee: Nothing to report Planning Commission: Nothing to report Leadership: Nothing addional to report Energy: Nothing to report Meeng was adjourned at 7:19pm Next Regular Meeng is scheduled for Monday April 17 at 5:00pm Respecully submied, Naa Aku Addo- Clerk