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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPARKS & REC 2014-12-03 M I N U T E S th 735 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF LIVONIA On December 3, 2014 the above meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Livonia was held in the Livonia Community Recreation Center conference room, 15100 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Mark Johnson, Chairperson of the Commission called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present : Paul Condon, Cathy Kevra, Kevin Summers, and Mark Johnson Members absent : Roger Walklin Also present : Dave Varga, Interim Superintendent Tom Murphy, Facility Manager Jessica Webb, Intern Upon a motion made by Mr. Summers seconded by Mrs. Kevra, it was th #3409-14RESOLVED, that the Commission waive the reading of the minutes of the 734 Regular Meeting of the Commission held on November 5, 2014 and that the minutes be approved as submitted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results: AYES : Condon, Kevra, Summers, and Johnson ABSENT: Walklin adopted The Chairperson declared the resolution. Reports from StaffMr. Condon – asked if the purchase of 24 new cardio pieces in the fit hub is Mr. MurphyMr. Condon more than usual. said yes, we usually get about 12. asked if we are Mr. Murphy trading it all in or keeping some? said we’ll get rid of the worst 24 but there is not much space to put anything else. Mrs. KevraMr. Varga asked what is a Go Pro? said it’s a camera and explained how it works. Mr. CondonMr. Varga asked about the inclusive play structure at Rotary Park. explained it is not just handicap accessible but it can be used by children without disabilities, also. He passed around Mr. Murphy pictures of the structure and explained where it would be installed in the park. commented that the Tree Fort at the Recreation Center is also an inclusive play structure. Mr. Condon asked if Dynamic Life Chiropractic is paying a fee to partner with us for a health fair at Mr. Murphy the Community Center? said no, the health fair is a membership benefit. Mr. Johnson commented that the Tree Lighting went very well but he thought the participation numbers seemed down a little from past years. There was a discussion of the weather. Mr. JohnsonMr. asked if 5-6 collegiate baseball teams is the same amount we had last year? Murphy said we had 4 last year. Mr. Varga said the pro shop at Fox Creek Golf Course had a new heating unit installed after operating without heat for the last few weeks. He told the Commission about a meeting at George Murphy’s last week to roll out some renovations they had done recently and a proposal made by 2 Commission Meeting December 3, 2014 Mike George to have the City build a 200 seat banquet center to the east of George Murphy’s that Mr. Varga the restaurant would manage. said the area would probably be smaller than proposed Mr. Johnson and that alternatives were discussed. said they would need more than just golf Mr. Varga outings to make it viable. said they would have several types of smaller events. He said if it was too big it would be competition for area banquet halls. Mr. Varga said there was a meeting with Total Soccer regarding building a soccer dome in the City. Mr. There was a discussion about other groups that have made the same proposal in the past. Varga said after some discussion the Mayor decided that Greenmead would be the best location. He said Total Soccer has presented some financials and the City would build and own it and Total Soccer would manage it. He said the consensus was that the City would listen to their proposal and then decide if it makes sense financially. Mr. Murphy said this is Jessica’s last meeting as an intern as next Friday is the end of her 30 week internship. The Commission congratulated her on her upcoming graduation. Mr. JohnsonMr. Varga asked if there is a Tin Cup update? said a RFP and lease have been th prepared and Tin Cup will be out of the restaurant December 15. He said 5-6 people have contacted him interested in bidding for the new restaurant. He said it will be advertised with a sign Mr. out front as well as posted in the Observer, on the website and through a Chamber e-blast. Johnson asked if a sign is a good idea or if it will make people wonder if the golf course is going Mr. VargaMr. Condon under. said it will only be up for a month in the middle of winter. asked if Mr. Varga there is a list of assets stating who owns them? said yes, everything was identified and pictures were taken and we had them agree to everything on the list. He said there will be a pre-bid Mrs. Kevra meeting at the site so prospective bidders can see what is there. asked what the Mr. VargaMr. Johnson timeline is for opening. said April 1. asked if the interested parties are local Mr. VargaMr. Condon and/or established? said yes, they are people you are familiar with. said he Mr. VargaMr. would like to attend the pre-bid. said it may be January 14 and he’ll let them know. Condon Mr. Varga asked if the City is still taking legal recourse for back rent? said we don’t expect Mr. MurphyMr. to get anything but we will try. asked if we could keep some of their equipment. Varga said it is bank owned. Communications Mr. Varga Golf Course 409 Report – said this report was not received this month. Mr. Johnson Green Fee Report – November 2014 – said it was not a good November. Mr. Johnson LCRC Package Totals – November 2014 – said this is right in line with previous years. Mr. Murphy He asked if the numbers are comfortable? said yes but budget wise we could always use more. He said right now there is no waiting for equipment but January is the telltale month. Mr. Johnson LCRC Code of Conduct – November 2014 – commented there is only one new entry. Mr. Johnson LCRC Comment Card Report – November 2014 – commented there are some nice Mr. Murphy comments and asked if the showerheads are low flow? said most are. He said they will all be changed to low flow eventually. Letter to Council Re: Clothing Bids for the Department of Parks and Recreation – Mr. Varga Letter to Council Re: Sole Supplier for Pulsar Briquettes – said both of these items are on the Council consent agenda. Old Business Mr. VargaMr. Clement Circle Pool – said a suit has been filed and the pool is still holding water. Johnson Mr. Varga asked if anyone will be monitoring this during the winter? said Jamie will. 3 Commission Meeting December 3, 2014 Mr. Varga L Magazine combining with the City Newsletter – said this will not happen as the amount of money saved is not worth the changing of schedules and re-education of the residents. He said th the L Magazine printing bid is going to Council on January 5. There was a discussion of the cost. Mr. Johnson asked if there was any objection to taking this item off of Old Business and there was none. Mr. VargaMr. Johnson Group home membership policy – said this is for Commission’s approval. Mr. VargaMr. said we need a motion and asked if legal has looked at this and approved? said yes. CondonMr. asked if it should be clarified that we need copies of the group home licenses? Johnson said that can be checked through the State website. Upon a motion made by Mr. Condon seconded by Mrs. Kevra, it was #3410-14RESOLVED, that the Commission approve the Livonia Recreation Center Policy for Youth Home Memberships as submitted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results: AYES : Condon, Kevra, Summers, and Johnson ABSENT: Walklin adopted The Chairperson declared the resolution. New Business - None The Chairperson called the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. MARK JOHNSON, CHAIRPERSON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M.