HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 1994.04.21BURLINGAME PARK and RECREATION COMMISSION
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Thursday, April 21, 1994
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission, under
the direction of chairman Don Roberts, convened at 7:30 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Henderson, Kelly, Nilmeyer, Nyhan, Roberts, Yawn
Absent:
MINUTES
Staff: Director Quadri and Wagner
Guests: Becky Kirchner, 1412 Bernal Avenue, Burlingame
Susan Koyadods, 164 Chapin Lane, Burlingame
Jim Nantell, 1812 Easton Drive, Burlingame
Nancy Sterling, 1504 Cortez Avenue, Burlingame
Ron Burks, 2332 Poppy Drive, Burlingame
Suzie Roberts, 1381 De Soto Avenue, Burlingame
Maureen Marshall, 1210 Floribunda Ave. #7, Burlingame
Jacki Burks, 2332 Poppy Drive, Burlingame
Commissioner: Pera
The minutes of the March 17, 1994 meeting were approved as submitted.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Ray Park/Roller Blade Hockey: Becky Kirchner sent a letter to the
Commission in March requesting the Commissions permission to play
roller hockey on the Ray Park tennis court. Becky and another mother
from Lincoln School have organized a two day after school recreation
program for the 2nd graders at Lincoln School. One day they play soccer
and the other day the children play roller hockey. The children are fully
equipped with safety helmets and knee pads. They were told by park
personnel that they could not play on the basketball court because of the
city ordinance which does not allow bicycles, skate boards or roller
blades in city parks. Both the recreation and park directors have spoken
with Mrs. Kirchner and encouraged her to come to the Commission.
The city cannot, in good conscience, approve the children playing roller
blade hockey on the basketball court because of the liability with the
eight steel poles which are used for basketball goals. The Commission
discussed in length different locations for the children to play their weekly
matches until the school year ends. The best recommendation being the
tennis courts at Burlingame Intermediate School. The Commission
unanimously approved a motion that staff should work on a proposal to
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New Business/Cont.
remove the basketball standards at Ray Park to provide an adequate site
for roller hockey games. Staff also volunteered to get more information
about roller hockey rules and recommended court sizes and report back
at the May meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Girls Softball - Ray Park: Director Wagner reported that the girls
softball league is complying with the one Sunday game compromise and
the neighbors seem to be pleased.
2. Recreation Needs Priority List Update:
A. Franklin Field Renovation: Director Quadri reported that final
plans are being prepared for the project. The city and the school district
are preparing a joint -use agreement which should be finalized in May.
The project will begin in Summer and use will begin in Spring 1995.
B. Playground Renovation: Director Quadri reported that plans are
being completed on the Village playground. The Ray Park playground is
included in the 1994-95 budget and might be prepared and completed
with the Village project to save funds.
C. Bayside Landfill Project: Director Quadri showed the Commission
a color rendering of the recreation facilities planned for Bayside. The city
will spend up to $3,000,000 by July 1, 1995 in closing the dump and
conforming to all environmental groups and issues. In 1995-96 the city
will cap the site with one foot of bay clay and in 1996-97 construction can
begin on the recreation facilities which will probably be a two or three
phase project.
D. Basketball Court Resurfacing_ The basketball court at
Washington Park will be asphalted in May or June to give it a fresh
surface. The court at Ray Park may be considered as a roller hockey site
with standards and backboards to be removed. Cuernavaca and Victoria
could be budgeted in 1995-96.
E. New Projects: The Commission wanted to brainstorm other
possible projects for the community at the May meeting.
3. Washington Park Tennis Courts: Director Wagner reported that the
courts were inspected and 11 bumps and 2 chips were identified. The
street department has been contacted about repairing the surface. The
Commissioners were concerned that the contractor should be liable for
the work and suggested the information be referred to the City Attorney.
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REPORTS
1. Village Park Lawn Bowlers: A few Burlingame youth were caught
after mowing the lawn extremely short at Village Park so they could play
bocce or lawn bowling. The police apprehended the youths and
encouraged them to play on the bocce ball courts at Washington Park.
2. Playground Renovation: Commissioner Henderson suggested
considering a theme for one of the future playground renovations.
(Example: space, frontier, castle).
FROM THE FLOOR
No comments.
NEXT MEETING:
Thursday, May 19, 1994.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm
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Recreation Needs Priority List - Updated April 1994
Item Comment
Franklin Field Ballfield Renovation Final plans being prepared. Contract should go to bid in June.
Play to begin in Spring 1995.
Burlingame High School Tennis The Washington Park courts often have long waits for court use.
Estimate of $25,000 to $30,000 to install new lighting system on
four courts.
Tennis Court Resurfacing The Ray Park and B.I.S. courts need resurfacing. The completion
of the Washington Park and Laguna courts give the city 6
outstanding recreation courts. Estimates of $30,000 for each
project.
Basketball Court Resurfacing Washington Park courts will be resurfaced in May or June. Ray
Park might be an alternative site for roller hockey and poles
removed. Victoria and Cuernavaca may be in 1995-96.
Playground Renovation Plans being completed on Village Park. Ray Park budgeted in
1994-95. Possibility both projects could be bid together.
Washington Park Baseball/Softball
Final phase to
upgrade
field lights. ('A' poles - 1990/'B' poles
lights (four'C' poles)
1993) Budget'C'
poles
1995-1996.
Burlingame High School Annual In 1994-95 $10,000 is budgeted to resurface the 8 BHS courts.
Maintenance Peninsula Tennis Club will donate $1,000 or $2,000.
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