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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 1994.07.21MINUTES BURLINGAME PARK and RECREATION COMMISSION �- Thursday, July 21, 1994 The regular July meeting of the Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by chairman Don Roberts at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Henderson, Nilmeyer, Nyhan, Roberts, Yawn Staff: Directors Quadri and Williams Guests: None Absent: Commissioner: Kelly, Pera MINUTES The minutes of the June 16, 1994 meeting were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Franklin Field Renovation. Director Quadri reported that the project pre -construction meeting was held on July 21. Construction will begin on the project very soon. 2. Village and Ray Park Improvements. Director Quadri reported that Village Park is ready to go to bid, and design work was started at Ray Park. The projects will be bid together, with construction planned for the Fall. 3. Recreation Center Office Remodel. Director Williams reported that construction on the Recreation Center offices is nearly complete. Painting should occur within the next week with carpeting to follow. Final project completion is expected within 3-4 weeks. NEW BUSINESS None REPORTS 1. Heritage Park. Director Quadri reported that the bridge has been determined to be unsafe due to rotten support timbers. The approximate cost to replace the bridge has been estimated at $50,000. Staff proposes that the the bridge not be replaced and that the area be cleaned up and landscaped. A small out -look sitting area could be constructed at the ends of the existing bridge. .2- Reports/Cont. and that the area be improved as proposed by staff. 2. Burlingame High School Tennis Courts. Director Williams reported that the City will contribute $10,000 to a School District project to crack -patch and color -coat the BHS tennis courts. The project is scheduled for late August. 3. Depot Improvements. Director Williams reported that staff was moving ahead to carpet the Depot floor in order to reduce the noise level inside the building. The balance of the approximately $11,000 remaining in the Depot renovation fund can be used for landscaping and other exterior improvements. Commissioner Henderson asked about improving the lighting in the area of the Depot. Chairman Roberts requested that Williams bring Depot master plans developed at the design charette to the next Commission meeting. 4. Summer Recreation Program. Director Williams reported that summer activities were in full operation. Many classes and activities have registered the maximum number of participants this summer. 5. Ray Park Playground. Commissioner Henderson asked if some of the Eucalyptus trees shading the Ray Park playground could be removed. Director Quadri responded that the playground renovation project will relocate equipment into a spot with more sunshine. 6. Village Park Gate. Commissioner Henderson expressed concern that the new A.D.A. compliant gate at Village park might create a safety hazard for small children. Chairman Roberts requested that the City Attorney review the City's exposure for certain A.D.A. improvements vs safety issues. A report is requested in September. 7. Request that City Council Consider Adeline/El Camino for Park Site. Commissioner Henderson asked for clarification of recent reports that citizens had requested that the City Council purchase the vacant property at Adeline and El Camino for a city park. -3- Reports/Cont. 8. Washington Park Tennis Court Bumps. Commissioner Yawn requested an update regarding the status of actions against the contractor whose work led to the bumps in the Washington Park courts. Director Williams indicated that he would review the matter with former Director Wagner. Chairman Roberts requested that Williams schedule a meeting with Commissioners Kelly. Roberts and Yawn and the City Attorney re this matter. 9. Roller Hockey. Chairman Roberts requested that staff contact Mrs. Kirchner and ask her to report on the status of her roller hockey activity. Roberts also asked that Commissioners be alert to areas that might be used for roller hockey activities in Burlingame. 10. AYSO (Soccer) Registration. Chairman stated that 1,217 young people recently signed up for the next session of AYSO soccer play. This number is up from the 700-800 registrants in the program a few years ago. Clearly, the Commission's ongoing concern for more new and improved playing fields in the community is warranted. NEXT MEETING Chairman Roberts noted that he would be out of town for the Commission's August meeting. It was agreed that staff will survey the Commissioners two weeks before the scheduled meeting to determine if an August meeting should be held. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING Thursday, August 18, 1994 (tentative) Thursday, September 15, 1994 (confirmed) The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. by Chairman Roberts. Respectfully -submitted, J n W. Williams rector of Recreation '�.