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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 14B_4/13/2000 i 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 f XIV 6 0:1:- VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA r .1 Fore Office Baas 3773 • 250 Tequeua Drive • Suite 300 Tequesta. Florida 33469-0273 • (561) 575-6200 t+ , \� l ' Fa=(561)575-6203 d /`' y J• � PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE EE MEETING MINUTES MARCH 23, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Village of Tequesta Public Works Committee held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 23, 2000. The meeting was called to order at 4:31 P.M. by Chair Elizabeth Schauer. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, the Recording Secretary._s- ►itree members present were-- -[_hair __..._. .--- __ Vice Mayor Elizabeth Schauer and Committee member Mayor Carl Hansen. Also in attendance were Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, and Director of Public Works and Recreation Gary Prestcn. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Schauer requested addition of skateboard ramps under Any Other Matters. Councilmember Hansen moved that the Agenda be approved as submitted. Chair Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth Schauer - for Carl Hansen - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended. III. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS (non Agenda Items) There were no communications from citizens. Recyck4 P 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 02 PUBLIC woL KS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Paw, 2 IV. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CALMING PROPOSAL OF THE TEQ[JEBTA COUNTRY CLUB COMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Village Manager Bradford reported he had met with Mrs. Hansen, President of TCCCA, Sande McKee, Vice President, and Dave Barth, Engineer working with the TCCCA Board on February 17, 2000, regarding their desire to provide traffic calming islands within the Country Club. A picture was shown depicting a typical roadway at present and another of how it would look after addition of traffic calming islands, mailboxes, etc. TCCCA proposed that the cost of traffic islands be borne by the Country Club residents, the cost of curbing be borne by ENCON, and the cost of planting and irrigation, and maintenance to be borne by TCCCA. Village Manager Bradford explained that TCCCA wished to install 22 islands, which they would landscape- The Village Manager recalled that 2-3 years ago Ian Lockwood from the City of West Palm Beach had provided a presentation to the Village Council in regard to traffic calming devices and islands similar to those proposed by TCCCA. Village Manager Bradford explained that in a couple of places the road would need to be widened to accommodate the island, and that hold harmless agreements would be needed since locations were within the Tequesta right-of-way. Chair Schauer commented she had received several complaints regarding the monument signs, and questioned whether the Tequesta Country Club residents and especially those living at the 22 proposed locations had been notified about the proposed islands. Mrs. Hansen, President of TCCCA, responded that this had only been discussed among the TCCCA Board members. Chair Schauer expressed her desire to contact the residents, and asked Village Manager Bradford if the Village could contact them. Village Manager Bradford responded that this was TCCCA's proposal, and one possibility was for them to do a survey. Mayor Hansen agreed that TCCCA, rather than the Village, should contact the residents. Mayor Hansen commented he had seen many of these islands in the Northwood section of West Palm Beach, where they worked to calm traffic. Mayor Hansen commented TCCCA wanted the islands and had agreed to maintain the landscaping and irrigation, but agreed with Chair Schauer that the residents should be contacted. Mrs. Hansen stated 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 03 PUBLIC ➢O KS CGal1ITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 3 that TCCCA could do a survey, and that they got complaints all the time about traffic, especially on Golf Club and River Drive. Mrs. Hansen agreed to do a survey of all the people living in the Country Club to ;ee- if they had any objections to the islands, and then to notify the Village of the results. Tom Urich, 50 Golfview Drive, asked the Village to look into getting rid of the "power curve" at the intersection of Golfview Drive and El Portal Drive by reducing the intersection to the standard t-intersection with standard 20 foot road widths to slow traffic; and on El Portal Drive next to Yacht Club Place to do away with the 36-foot widening strip to psychologically slow traffic, while the roads were torn up for sewering. Pert Town, 364 Fairway North, reported someone had called her asking her to come to this meeting since they were unhappy about the proposed calming devices. Ms. Town agreed with Mr_ Urich' s suggestions, and noted there were several intersections in the Country Club where visibility was poor and drivers could not see what was coming unless they pulled out into the intersection_ Ms. Town expressed concern that the proposed islands might further block visibility just from the way the streets were laid out. his. Town suggested that the TCCCA survey be an official one that the property owners signed, so the people could not claim they had not been notified, etc. Village Manager Bradford noted that site #20 on the map was the intersection at North Place and Country Club Drive, which had been previously rejected by the Village Council as a site for traffic calming. Mayor Hansen commented many drivers were using Golfview in order to avoid the traffic control conducted by the Police Department on Country Club Drive, and Police Department surveys showed there was considerably more traffic on Golfview than on River Drive, which he believed indicated many cars were using Golfview as a through traffic street_ Mayor Hansen expressed his opinion that only two islands on Golfview would cut down On that traffic. 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 04 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 4 Tom Barth arrived at the meeting at 4:50 p.m. Chair Schauer brought Mr. Barth up-to-date on what had happened so far, asked Mrs. Hansen to delete the proposed island at the intersection of North Place and Country Club Drive which had been previously rejected by the Village Council, and asked whether there would be enough room for emergency vehicles on the roads where the islands were installed. Mr. Barth questioned when installation could begin, to which Chair Schauer responded it could begin as soon as the Village received the survey results showing that a majority of the people wanted the islands. Village Manager Bradford commented that if the survey results were received by late April or early May, there should be sufficient time to do a change order to get the islands installed while the roads were torn up. Mr. Barth questioned the feelings of this Committee regarding the ideas presented, to which Chair Schauer responded that due to the complaints regarding the signage on Country Club Drive, she was asking that the entire community be surveyed and then the Committee would consider the request. Mayor Hansen made a notion that TCCC A should proceed with a survey of the Country Club Community and then come back before the Public Works Committee with the results of that survey_ Chair Schauer seconded the motion_ During discussion of the motion, Mrs. Hansen asked what percentage the Committee wanted. Chair Schauer responded with 950. Mayor Hansen expressed his opinion that 95% was too high , and commented that when the survey had been dons regarding streetlights, buried utilities, and sidewalks that only 30% to 40% of the homeowners had voted and that had been sufficient_ Chair Schauer suggested writing a letter to every homeowner. Pert Town suggested that the block captains could canvas their areas with an official paper to be initialed or signed by the homeowners_ Discussion ensued. Chair Schauer stated that whatever TCCC.A could come up with to notify the residents would be acceptable, so long as an attempt was made, and that it was the homeowners' responsibility to answer_ Mayor Hansen amended the motion to state that the survey would be made by contacting as many people as possible and a written report of the survey would be presented to the Village by approximately April let. 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 05 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEET/NG MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 5 Chair Schauer seconded the upended motion. The vote on the notion was: Elizabeth Schauer - for Carl Hansen - for The notion was therefore passed and adopted. V. REVIEW OF PROPOSED MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PRDVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES Village Manager Bradford commented that the Village provided recreation services from the Recreation Center via the YMCA of the Palm Beaches, who had indicated their financial burden made it impossible to continue operations as they were at present, since they had an approximate $60, 000 deficit. Village Manager Bradford explained that this amount would constitute a 2% tax increase if taxes were increased to cover this deficit. One solution was for the Village to create its own stand-alone Recreation Department. Village Manager Bradford explained that Gary Preston had been Director of Recreation several years ago, responsible for Tequesta Park, which facility was provided by the Village with the administration and organization of the ball programs provided by JTAA. Village Manager Bradford explained he had convinced Mr. Preston to also take over Public Works since his primary function was maintenance of facilities, and the Public Works Department at that time primarily handled maintenance of public rights-of-way, storm system, and infrastructure, within the rights-of-way owned by the Village. The Village Manager explained that was how the Village came to have a department with the unusual title of Public Works and Recreation. Village Manager Bradford explained that since that time Mr. Preston had taken on numerous other duties, and it would not be detrimental to break Recreation away from him and create a Recreation Department; however, it would cost quite a bit of money to do so, above and beyond what the Village was currently paying to the YMCA. Village Manager Bradford explained that it cost the Village approximately $50, 000 to maintain the Recreation Center for the YMCA and to pay 50% of the salary for the Recreation Director operating ou= of the Recreation 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 06 PUBLIC ➢ORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 6 Center_ The YMCA' s contention was that their contract with the Village did not acknowledge the need for more than one employee, and they did have a secretary at the facility as well so that the Director could move throughout the community and do his job without being' anchored at the Recreation Center. Village Manager Bradford explained that the YMCA felt they were losing money by having to provide two people, plus there were other items, all of which totaled about $60, 000, which the YMCA claimed they needed just to break even. Village Manager Bradford reported the Village could employ a Recreation Director for less than the YMCA but could not employ both a Recreation Director and a secretary for less than paid by the YMCA. Since the Village would have to spend more money either way, an effort had been made by staff to find a middle ground so the YMCA could stay without the Village having to pay an additional $60, 000 more. At the last meeting the Committee had authorized Interplan, Inc. , to draw up plans to provide another bathroom for the Recreation Center in order to meet Health Department requirements for an after-school care program. That improvement could be paid for by recreation impact fees_ If the maximum number of students should register, the YMCA would be operating in the black; however, heavy advertising right away would be necessary. Village Manager Bradford explained that if a process could be set up whereby the YMCA provided their books to the Village monthly showing their budget deficit, they were willing to stay if the Village made up the deficits every month. Mr. Bradford reported that long term, the prospects for success of a non- profit organization in the recreational services business were not good, but this action could postpone the Village having to take over that function. The contract with the YMCA would have to be re-written so the Village could have control to decide at any time that deficits were too much to continue so that the relationship could end. Mayor Hansen commented that two years ago the YMCA had began providing organized programs for people of all ages and the first year seemed to be a great success. Mayor Hansen explained that many people did not sign up the second year because the YMCA had closed up at 5 p.m. and was not open weekends. Mayor Hansen commented he would be willing to try to keep the YMCA if they would change the hours they were 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 07 PUBLIC WORKS CCMMITTEE METING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 7 open, and believed the Village should continue to have organized programs. Chair Schauer commented she had visited Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Department, described some of their activities listed in their brochure, and described how busy they were, and that all age groups were included. Chair Schauer commented that the brochure could provide the YMCA with ideas of what the Village would like to have, and volunteered to meet with the YMCA along with Mr. Preston to let them know what the Village wanted. Village Manager Bradford recommended adding to the contract that the Recreation programmer shall meet with Mr. Preston not less than once every two weeks to discuss financial budgeting, accounting, programming, etc., and add a communication section to the contract requiring that they list activities in Smoke Signals. Mr. Preston explained that the $60,000 would not be enough to provide a person at night to be cpen for a fitness center. Mr. Giess, President and CEO of the YMCA of the Palm Beaches, had stressed that no more programs could be added without more money. Mayor Hansen reported the YMCA had signed up over 100 members during 1998-1999 who paid membership fees and in addition charged for the courses, and should tell the Village how much they took in, how much another person would cost, and if that other person could provide more programs, memberships, and generate more money, then the Village should be able to participate with them if they were informed of the figures. Mr. . Preston commented that the YMCA wanted the Village to consider extending their contract and wanted $26,000 additional annually as a minimum. Mr. Preston explained that the YMCA did not want to commit to the Village that the after school program would be a success. Since the summer program did make money, there might be a few months when the Village would not be required to make a contribution. Chair Schauer suggested the YMCA poll the parents of the students in the summer program to see if they would be interested in the after school care program. Village Manager Bradford discussed the budget, and available funds, and concluded that the Village might be able to provide enough from existing funds if the 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 08 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page after school care program worked. Mayer Hansen expressed hope that the Village,could continue with the YMCA since the Village did not have the experience and background to know what programs should be offered, and hoped the YMCA would be up front with the Village and make changes. Mayor Hansen requested Mr. Preston inform the YMCA he was willing to work with them if they made changes. Mr_ Preston summarized what he should tell Mr. Giess was if the YMCA proved to the Village they did not have enough money, the Village would be willing to reimburse them $2, 000 per month, that a survey must be done to determine interest in the after school care program, and the Village was not willing to make improvements to the Recreation Center without a survey, and they must utilize the newsletter to notify residents of the programs. Village Manager Bradford recommended the contract be totally rewritten, which would tell the YMCA exactly what the Village wanted, and the new contract would be the Village' s commitment. Village Clerk Manganiello expressed concern that it was too late to do a survey and then proceed, and recommended that if anything was going to be done it be done fast. Methods of surveying were discussed. Village Manager Bradford. reported telephone surveys were most accurate. Chair Schauer suggested the YMCA hire someone to do a survey, such as Pi4G Associates. Chair Schauer commented the YMCA should get the survey done as soon as possible or forget the after school care program. Mayor Hansen reported the YMCA' s budget only showed expense, and no expense, and he would like to see a budget that included everything. Village Manager Bradford summarized that the Committee at this time was recommending to the full village Council that the Village try to find- a happy medium with the YMCA and that the Public Works Committee meet again to hear the outcome of discussions with the YMCA. Chair Schauer verified that was correct. Councilmember Sharon Walker, 315 River Drive, commented she had knocked on every door in the Village during February and March when she had been running for election and about two dozen people had told her in early February that the YMCA was going out of business and their classes were not going 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 09 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 9 to be offered again. Mrs. Walker commented those conversations made her wonder how up-front the YMCA was really being with the Village, and expressed her opinion that if the Village did not continue with the YMCA that the Village should take over the recreation programs. VI- CONSIDERATION OP STREETLIGHT PLAN FOR TEQUESTA PIES FRONTAGE ON SEABROOK ROAD Village Manager Bradford explained that the Tequesta Pines Property Owners Association had reported a recent increase in vandalism on Seabrook Road had virtually destroyed all the lights on the wall areas within the limits of the Tequesta Pines Subdivision, presenting a safety hazard from exposed live wires and improper illumination of the walkways. Because in just a two-day period, thirteen globes and sockets were completely destroyed, their Board had placed a "stop repair" order on their maintenance person and was requesting assistance from the Village in this matter to possibly join with FPL to undertake a plan to install pole lighting on Seabrook Road which would provide proper illumination_ Mr. Preston explained that with five lights on each side of the road, more illumination would be provided than in typical residential areas. Cost to bury the wiring would be approximately $30,000.00. Monthly cost would be roughly $100 more per month than the Village was currently paying. Mr. Preston explained that the Association would decide if they wanted more than eight lights. Village Manager Bradford explained that it was anticipated that people in Ridgewood, Shay Place, etc., would want the lighting extended all the way down Tequesta Drive to give it a residential feel. The proposed lights would replace the current cobra head lights. Discussion ensued regarding of lighting intensity and placement. Mr. Preston reported the plan was to use 75-watt bulbs. Mr. Preston commented next year's budget would better accommodate this lighting. Village Manager Bradford commented the money could be taken from some undesignated fund balance in order to do the lighting now. Mr. Preston commented an engineering plan must be done. Village Manager Bradford commented if FPL was asked to do an engineering plan the Village could not change their mind without bearing 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 10 PUBLIC MURES COMMITTEE METING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 10 the cost. Mr. Preston recommended the Village hire their own engineer and just depend on FPL to tell the Village the location of the junction boxes, and the Village could then make the cuts. Mr. Preston estimated that at this same time next year one-quarter of the new streetlights would be in and the following fiscal year most of the streetlights should be completed. Mr. Preston explained that most of the up-front cost would be in Tequesta Pines, because in the Country Club the work would be a change order to the current project, the cuts had already been made, and FPL would supply the junction boxes and wiring, and existing poles would be used. Village Manager Bradford recommended a budget amendment to accommodate the up-front cost so there would be less budgetary impact later. Chair Schauer recommended lighting on Seabrook as soon as possible. Mr.. Preston indicated the new poles would be no taller than 15' . Chair Schauer indicated her desire to begin the project as soon as possible. Mr. Preston-responded that the Village presently had two engineering firms working on streetlights, and either firm could be used to move on this project quickly. Chair Schauer questioned Paul Brienza as to the amount Tequesta Pines had already spent, and the middle of summer was discussed as a target date to do the project. Mayor Hansen questioned whether Tequesta Pines had ever considered placing wrought iron protection around the globes, to which Mr_ Brienza responded they had considered changing the globes but not enough light would be provided to the street. Mr. Preston commented about 2/3 of the lights in the Village were 75-watt bulbs, and approximately 1/3 were 100-watt_ Village Manager Bradford commented that the new lights would need to be high pressure sodium vapor to match the other lighting in Tequesta Pines. Mayor Hansen made a motion to recommend to the Village Council to have Gary Preston do an amendment to the budget for streetlights on Seabrook Road and in Tequeata Pines. Motion was seconded by Chair Schauer. The vote on the Notion was: Elizabeth Schauer - for Carl Hansen - for 04/06/2000 14.48 4076941591 PAGE 11 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MZTINC3 MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 11 The motion was therefore passed and adopted. VII. CONSIDERATION OF DECORATIVE STREETLIGHT STANDARD FOR TEQUESTA BUSINESS DISTRICT Village Manager Bradford reported at the last meeting the new decorative streetlight from FPL had been presented with the intent to provide decorative street lighting in the business district. The first area which would need to be done was on Main Street in the new Village Center, and on Bridge Road. Village Manager Bradford commented it was now very dark on Tequesta Drive particularly around the area of McCarthy's Restaurant which was so dark people could not be seen crossing the street until a vehicle was right up to them. Mr. Bradford stressed that intersection should be lighted soon because as soon as Mr. Zuccarelli's Building A was completed, traffic would increase_ Village Manager Bradford also reported that South Cypress Drive would have a new streetscape, curb and gutters, and streetlights and property owners there had agreed to be assessed for everything except the streetlights. Lighting standards needed to be decided upon, and there were three options for installation: in-house using a contractor, in-house using Village crews, or using FPL. Village Manager Bradford explained that the FPL option would be expensive. At the last meeting the Committee had indicated a preference for dual lights, which was offered by FPL, and which could be seen on Park Avenue in Lake Park. Mr. Preston reported there would be a one-time up-front fee of $35,000, with monthly maintenance charges of $32 per light. Using only a style with only one light would slightly reduce the cost. Chair Schauer expressed a preference for the double lamp style using mercury hallide bright white light bulbs, and cautioned that the decor used must match that used by JMZ for the Village Center. Village Clerk Maaganiello agreed to find out which type of lighting was planned by JMZ, the bright white or the amber. Chair Schauer indicated she wanted consistency in the lighting used from one area to the next. Chair Schauer indicated she preferred the bright white for safety. Discussion of the lighting and styles ensued. The Village Clerk commented that she would be • getting a bulk price the next day. Village Manager Bradford 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 12 • PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MICETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 12 reported a recent study on decorative lights made by the engineers showed that the up-front cost plus ongoing maintenance would be cheaper for the Village to own the lights outright. The Village would need to finance the cost, pay the debt service, contract with someone else for the maintenance, and only pay FPL for energy charges. Mayor Hansen discussed the number of lights required for Tequesta Drive, and the charges by FPL. Chair Schauer requested staff do more research to see if the Village could buy their own lights. Village Manager Bradford advised that the report had been done to answer the question of what would be the least expensive route to buy decorative street lighting for the Village, and the analysis had shown that it was cheaper for the Village to own and operate their own lights. Village Manager Bradford commented this was only for the central business district area, so it was not a giant project. Mr. Bradford explained that in the City of West Palm Beach all the lights on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard were contracted with FPL but in areas such as Flamingo Park, Northwood, etc. , those lights were all owned and operated by the City of West Palm Beach. 90% of lights in Palm Beach were owned by the Town and their own crews maintained them. Village Clerk Manganiello explained that some streets might have double light fixtures, and some single lights, and heights of the poles on different streets could also vary. Village Clerk Manganiello commented she had been quoted $2, 000 per light fixture for Bridge Road, but that price could be dropped if lights were purchased in bulk and would be less because of being a municipality. Mrs_ Manganiello commented she would, like to see what the prices were the next day, and she could also get names of companies who performed streetlight maintenance. Chair Schauer requested that Village Clerk Manganiello and Mr. Preston work together and report back to the committee with more details, and to find out from a professional the best light for pedestrian areas, whether single or double lights, and to obtain their advice on continuity if using both types. Village clerk Manganiello reported the Village Center was using green patina poles, and the FPL poles only came in black. Mr. Preston commented that Gee & Jenson was doing 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 13 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Pagy 13 the work for the Village on South Cypress Drive and had prepared a lighting proposal, in Which they indicated they would like to double the number of streetlights. A decision on which type of fixture would be needed, and the lights would not be installed before the end of summer. Mr_ Preston commented there was a choice of two different types of tops, and one or two lights, and the acorn type had been the one preferred at the last meeting. Points discussed by the Village Manager were that money would be saved using single lights instead of double, that the more ornamentation used the higher the price, that green patina would fade and probably be painted black, and recommended avoiding metal in favor of fiberglass or cast concrete poles. Village Manager Bradford estimated it would cost half a million dollars to get started, and money could be saved by paying cash. The money could be borrowed rather than using funds that the Village already had invested, which would make more money for the Village. VIII. UPDATE ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE PATHWAY PROJECT A letter from Charles R. Walker, P.E. , Director, Traffic Engineering for Palm Beach County, indicated the county would construct the proposed Riverside Drive pathway with concrete, but would not place it on the west side. Discussion ensued regarding the bicycle path. Mayor Hansen suggested marking the bicycle paths_ Mr. Preston reported the Village had been advised to remove the signs indicating bicycle paths, and let the individual decide whether they wanted to use the pathway as a bicycle path or pedestrian walkway. Mr. Preston reported the county was very confused regarding ownership of the roadway, so the bill might be much larger than Tequesta would actually pay. $24,000 had been budgeted for the project. Mr. Preston explained that the intent was to place this expense in next year' s capital improvement budget_ IX. ANY OTHER MATTERS Chair Schauer commented Mr. Preston had contacted the State regarding skate park regulations. Mr. Preston provided a 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 14 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 24 list of the steps required by the State in order to construct a skate park. An old picture of Tequesta Park was used to show the trees and where a skate park could be located without removing any trees, which was a requirement of the State. Another concern was that the State would not review any plans until funding was available. Chair Schauer reported she met with Sue Miller, Director of Recreation for Palm Beach Gardens, for which $250, 000 had been budgeted. She had loaned Chair Schauer a skateboarding video, which was not shown due to the lateness of the hour. Ms. Miller had suggested Tequesta consult a group of teenagers for their ideas, had provided the name of the architectural firm being used by Palm Beach Gardens, and had indicated that Tim Payne, the guru of skateboarding, had been consulted by the City of Palm Beach Gardens_ The City planned to charge the teenagers using the skate park a fee to utilize the park_ Chair Schauer requested the Village order Tim Payne's 20-page information guide for $10.00 from his website. Mr. Preston commented the YMCA had estimated the cost of such a park at $240,000 and Gee & Jenson had estimated it at $250, 000, and he would like to know funding was available before getting the kids and everyone enthused. Points discussed were that there must be rules and regulations, the park must be completely fenced in with lights, and a person must be on duty to assure no one skated without safety equipment. Mr. Preston indicated the YMCA's liability cost was $6,000. Mr_ Preston stated the Village would be required to hold a public hearing on this matter. Mayor Hansen stated no one but skaters were allowed inside the fence_ Mr. Preston commented the YMCA's only mistake had been not to make their skate park larger. Village Manager Bradford suggested possible funding sources might be donations from Homeowners Associations, and individuals; and Chair Schauer reported that Sue Miller had indicated that grant money was available. W. Preston commented he would speak further to the State and would get the booklet from Mr. Payne. 04/06/2000 14:48 4076941591 PAGE 15 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 15 X. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hansen moved that the meeting be adjourned. Chair Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 40tEtt (540L,t,(A__,/ Betty Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: Joann Manganiello Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: