HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-07 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION NOTES (3)City Council/Parks & Recreation Commission
Special Joint Study Session
June 7, 2001
Call To Order: 5:35 p.m
Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmembers
Ferry and Darcy. All Parks & Recreation Commissioners were present
with the exception of Commissioners Wooten and Nelson.
Flag Salute: Was led by Councilmember Smyth.
Item 1 FOLLOW-UP TO JOINT MEETING REGARDING BUDGET ISSUES
On behalf of the Commission, Duane Harte presented the Commission's
preferences, including the Aquatics Center not taking a back seat to acquiring
the 38 acres and razing Building 3 as shown in design Option E. Suggestion was
made that the project should be done right and not take an existing situation and
make it worse. In the interim, lease space could be utilized to serve those
currently using the gymnasium.
Commissioners indicated the 38 acres would be welcome support to the Center
and could provide additional parking, fields, and/or open space according to the
Master Plan. The 38 acres should be kept separate and services should not be
cut to buy the property.
Council discussion and concerns: ensuring enough space for the public in the
buildings/pool area, shading and on-site parking; the cost for the Center;
minimizing down time for lost court space; being comfortable with all aspects of
the site.
Mayor Weste called for general Public Participation.
Steve Twiliger spoke in support of the Aquatics Center.
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk
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