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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Recreation and Parks Committee - 08/13/2018 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE MONDAY August 13, 2018 5 PM-7:00 PM Medium Conference Room, City Offices Notes In aendance: Jennifer Kochman, Holly Rees, Kae Langrock, Glenn Sproul, Liz Robitaille, Paul Steinman, Mike Simoneau, John Pence (5:00) Jennifer called meeng to order Mike reviewed safety procedures Changes or addions to the agenda Comments from the public not related to the agenda Paul moved to approve minutes from July 16, 2018 and August 1 meengs, Paul seconded. Minutes were approved (5:05- 5:40 pm)Request to create Pickle Ball Courts at Veterans Park: Chris Carpenter, Linda Norris A group presented the popularity of Pickle Ball in South Burlington and asked for several consideraons to create more opportunies for play. 1. SB High School courts are owned by the City and open for public use outside of the High School tennis season. The group would like for there to be pickle lines added to these courts. Other area high school courts have these lines added. 2. Chamberlin indoor courts are used in the winter and the group would like to have some tape added that could be left for the winter season. Currently they put down and remove the tape each time that they play. This space is controlled by the school. Holly will introduce the group to the school and perhaps there is an opportunity for an educational component around physical education and Pickle Ball. The group also noted that the lighting in the Chamberlin gym is often dark with several lights out. 3. Dorset park asphalt pad is another alternative for Pickle Ball. While there are many options for this space, the group would like it to be considered for Pickle Ball. They estimate that 3 to 4 pickle ball courts could fit on this pad. Minor work would be needed: minor crack filling, surface coating, line painting, posts and nets, baseline fencing and windscreens. This area will be considered in the overall long term planning of Veteran’s Park. The group is energized and ready to help create courts and programs. ● Next Steps: Holly will investigate immediate possibilities and will invite the group back to a future meeting for further discussion. (5:40-6:15pm) Charge from Planning Commission to study proposed Zoning Change: Developer Frank von Turkovich Overview on potenal use for 1195 Spear Street and 150 Swi Street. 1195 Spear Street to be developed in about 172 residences. 150 Swi Street to be a park, add on to East Woods. Potenal future use for SB Recreaon & Parks. Concept plans for 1195 Spear Street will be presented at near future Planning Commision meeng. Will include some recreaonal aspects. ● Zoning change is needed to change from Institutional & Agricultural South to residential. Planning Commision meeting in late September where recommendation from Recreation & Parks committee would be welcome. The developer will follow up with a memo to the committee ● Potash Brook protection is an area of concern (6:15pm - 6:25pm ) City Center Community Building and Recreaon Facility Jennifer City Council has two working meengs to discuss City Center Community Building (6:25) CIP (leer aached): Sub-commiee of Paul & Jennifer will begin work (6:25-6:30) Use of open space and gap analysis: Glenn and Mike reported that further work is needed Liz moved to Adjourn, seconded by Glenn . Meeng was adjourned at 6:30pm NEXT REGULAR MEETING: September 17, 2018 5:00 P.M. Director’s Report: Holly (aached) City Center Park opening NRPA Open house Concerts in the park Commiee work: Use of open space and gap analysis: Glenn and Mike will represent R and P Commiee 2018 NRPA Review: Kae, Jon, Paul CIP Study Dog Park liaison Liaison Assignments: Which to keep/go? How define? Assign Liaison(s) and Dog Park Recreaon and Parks Study: Discussion: will the Commiee review public land (city parks) to make recommendaon to forward to the DPC? Sub-commiee? Chair: City Council, Planning Commission, Library Board Natural Resources DRB School Board Bike & Ped: Rebecca SB Land Trust: Jennifer (member) BY Appointment to commiees: Foundaon: Jennifer and Mike Design Review/Public Art: Jennifer Leadership: Jennifer and Mike Affordable Housing: Mike Wheeler: Jennifer and Mike Winooski Valley Park District?? Energy??