PRC 1969 09 16
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PARK AND RECREl TION COMMISSION !v1EE'l'INC
Sept~mber 16, 1969 at 8:00 p.m.
The following members were ~resent: Sally deLancey, Steve Wolf,
Conrad Fiskness, bladys McCary. Arnie Weimerskirch was present
part time and part time at the Planning Co~nission Meeting upstairs.
Don Slather was absent. visitor: Mr. Chuck Hefty of Brauer and
Associates.
MINUXES: A motion was made by Arnie Weimerskirch to accept
minutes of September 9, 196) meeting. Motion carried. Suggestion
was made to verify the tax figure~ and define hov.J htey are arrived
at.
BILLS: No bills were prese1ted at this meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Brauer & Associates: Mr. Hefty presented a reworked
bond issue brochure for review and comment. Mr. Hefty read the
wording that will appear on the brochure and recommended that the
cost per home be listed two ways; assessed value and actual value.
Gladys McCary will ask the council on September 22, 1969 for a letter
of endorsement to be part of the brochure, either printed on the
brochure or inserted. Members of the commission made several
suggestions for relocating spats on the map. SpIats indicate
the general areas of aquisition and development. Mr. Hefty will
do the same. In general, the members agreed that the new brochure
is more economical to print and mail and yet contains all pertinent
information.
Mr. Hefty did not have a price for printing these brochures
at this time, because of the change in size and style. He will
present a price for one and two-color printing at the September 23,
1969, meeting. Mr. Hefty will give Steve Wolf information during
the week on the brochure for local costing.
All members agree~ that Brouer & Associates go ahead
with a mock up for final approval at the September 23, 1969, meeting.
Typesetting would have to be done by vendor; however, the art work
would be completed.
Mr. Hefty suggested we contact Mr. Larson on possible
problems concerning taking options on land and then purchasing this
land with federal funds. He thought perhaps Mr. Hodapp from Brauer
& Associates could come out and discuss federal funds; however, he
asked the eommission to request these services through Mr. Brauer
on this topic.
. b. . Report ::>D Chicago Tr ip: Steve Wolf gave a verbal report
on h~~ ~rlp t? Chlca~o for a Park and Recreation Symposium (Sept. 13)
and wll~ submlt a wrltten report in the near future. The theme
for th~ day was "ci ~'izen Involvement". He said it was a very busy
day gOlng.from mee~lng to meeting. After briefly discussing topics
covere~, lt was eVldent the trip was well worth the time and
expendlture.
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c. Report on Council Meeting by Conrad Fiskness: Mr.
Larson recommended that the Park and Recreation organize a
citizen committee to assist in preparing for the bond election. ......,.,
In this way, certain flyers could be' distributed with non-village
money urging citizens to vote YES. All members agreed this would
be a big help and will pursue the recommendation.
The council will decide at the September 22, 1969,meeting
whether or not to provide water service to the hockey rink and
will choose one of the alternate presented if so decided. Mr.
Fiskness read a letter prepared by Schoell and Madson on costs of
alternates. Mr. Fiskness will seek advice from Mr. Parks on how
to improve our hockey rink. Sally deLancey wrote to the Council
requesting hockey rink and skating rink maintenance.
d. Winter Recreation Program: Glac.ys McCary reported that
surrounding areas will not have an active program until the end
of October. APP,IIC'll L ly, ~;wimmi n(l pools are being cleaned at this
time and p Jails <:lIe Jx'inq made. Gladys McCary wi 11 pn~sent ideas
for our winter program at the next meeting or whenever she has
time. Items such as volleyball, karate, self defense, basketball,
swimming, etc., were mentioned.
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e. Bond Issue Election: The bond issue was discussed in great
length. It appears as if failures in passing bond issues in other
areas can be attributed to poor planning and poorly organized
commissions. Sally deLancey suggested that we make sure new citizens
are registered. Steve Wolf said a notice to this affect will be
in the papers. ConradFis~ess tried contacting the Lion's Club, ...
but failed to locate the chairman. After the next meeting we shoul&-'
have more facts to present to the various community groups as far
as taxation and federal funds are concerned. Members of the Park
and Recreation will then contact community groups and try to inform
them on the bond issue. Harvey Will will contact the Chamber of
Commerce.
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