HomeMy WebLinkAbout060409 - PR Spcl Mtg. MinSPECIAL MEETING:
Approved August 20, 2009
CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
PA RKS AND RECREA TION
COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, June 4, 2009
6:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
Chairperson Butz called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Chacon, Cooper, Greenaway, Hatch, Marks
and Chairperson Butz. Youth Representative O'Connell.
Absent: Commissioner Zirk.
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Director
of Public Works — Operations Geoff English, Recreation
Supervisor Jennifer Fanning and Administrative Assistant
Shannon Sims.
COLONY PARK MASTER PLAN REVISION WORKSHOP
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave an overview and history of the
development of the Colony Park Master Plan and answered questions from the
Commission.
Commissioner Marks asked for clarification on the basketball courts. She agreed that
the need for an amphitheater could be met elsewhere and encouraged preserving the
opportunity for a swim complex.
Commissioner Hatch suggested having speed soccer where the pool site is, at least for
the interim. She commented that an amphitheater would present parking issues as well
as accessibility costs. She also expressed interest in a Community Garden and a dog
park. Ms. Hatch commented that she's not sure if Colony Park is the best location for a
pool and encouraged the idea that the City and high school combine funds for a
complex.
Youth Representative O'Connell commented that he thought a water play area would be
widely utilized. He mentioned parking issues, especially if there was a pool and
suggested a vertical rock climbing apparatus that wouldn't take up much space.
Vice Chairperson Chacon suggested leaving the softball fields where they are. He
mentioned the possibility of tennis courts and inquired about the cost for an outdoor
amphitheater and pool maintenance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Campion, A -Town Skate Park, encouraged partnering with the High School to
build and maintain a swim complex. He also suggested incorporating playground
structures and multi -use grass fields into the Plan. He pointed out that parking is
already a huge issue at Colony Park, especially during softball games. He discouraged
rock walls and tennis courts.
Ellen Beraud, resident, commented on how much use the Kennedy Club fitness pool
gets and doesn't think it should be dropped from the long term plan. She said that the
school district can't invest funds for things that aren't on school property. Ms. Beraud
mentioned that lots of pools now days have lower maintenance costs. She liked the
idea of a Community Garden.
Chairperson Butz closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Cooper agreed that eventually there should be discussion about the
possibility of a pool. He expressed support for a playground structure and discouraged
placing a climbing wall.
Commissioner Hatch inquired about the possibility of partnering with the High School
Boosters or the Atascadero Athletic Foundation for a pool. She commented about the
transportation HUB re -location currently going on and wondered about the plans for the
site being vacated.
Deputy Director of Public Works — Operations Geoff English said there are definitely
opportunities for partnerships and spoke of partnerships that other school districts and
cities have.
Vice Chairperson Chacon said that if a pool is located on a Campus, the school usually
gets first priority for use.
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Commissioner Butz encouraged Petanque courts and a Community Garden and
suggested a recreational pool instead of Olympic size.
Chairperson Butz re -opened Public Comment.
Anna Beraud, said that she participates in swimming meets and spoke about the need
for a larger pool with lanes.
Chairperson Butz closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Marks expressed interest in a Community Garden and a dog park.
Vice Chairperson Chacon suggested that the Commission start prioritizing features to
bring to the next meeting.
E. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Butz adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant
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