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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-10 Recreation and Parks Advisory Board MinutesBozeman Recreation & Paaarks Advisor`* Board . .___ P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 Minutes of the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board July 8, 2010 Present: Board: Bill VandenBos, Sandy Dodge, David Cook, Bob Wade, Julie Zickovich, Sue Henning, Terry Baldus, Chris Guy City: Sean Becker, Thom White, Carole Brennan Minutes: Minutes of the May 13, 2010 and June 10, 2010 meetings Nvere approved. Sandy Dodge made the motion and David Cook seconded. Public Comment: No public comment Nvas offered. Committee Reports: Subdivision Review — Sandy Dodge reported for information purposes only on the use of turf grasses as a stream buffer. There is some concern regarding the use of turf grass as a stream buffer because of the need to Nvater and use fertilizer to maintain the integrity of the grass. Need to consider other grasses that Nvill minimize the use of chemicals and Nvater. Baxter Meadows — Phase 111A has a new owner that is interested in planting trees and Nvants to Nvork Nvith the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board to beautIA- the area. Deputy Mayor's Report: Deputy Mayor Becker had nothing to report. He Nsill be away- for the September meeting. Gallatin Valley Land Trust: Ted Lange Nvas not present. Draft of Gallatin County's Parks and Trails Plan — Ada Montague and Mike Harris gave a presentation on the Gallatin County LOS Priority Routes and Facilities. Comments on the plan can be made online and contact Ada Montague for any information needs. Single -User Dog Park Proposal — The Run Dog Run group proposing the single -user dog park is now a 501 (c) (3) non - profit organization. Thus, issues that Nvere raised at the June 10, 2010 Recreation and Parks Advisory Board meeting regarding a single individual in charge of the single -user dog park have been eliminated. David Cook made the folloNving motion: "The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board will recommend to the City Commission that Run Dog Run build, maintain, and pay for all costs for two small single -user dog runs for difficult dogs. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board views this as a pilot project and would like a follow -up in one year, especially with regard to enforcement issues. " David Cook seconded the motion Discussion — Terry Baldus was concerned about the location and that the softball fields will be considered dog friendly. Further, she was concerned about liability issues. David Cook mentioned that this concern was thought about by the Run Dog Run group and they don't believe it will be an issue. Thom White said there is a City Ordinance regarding dogs on playing fields. He thought dogs will not be on the fields — inside the perimeter — they will be outside in the pens. He also mentioned that dogs are on fields throughout town and this is an ongoing problem regardless of where the Run Dog Run facility is located. Sandy Dodge thinks the Run Dog Run facility is a good idea for bad dogs and views this as a test run. Terry Baldus asked why the softball complex? Thom White said it was the largest location available for this dog park. Bill VandenBos had some concerns about the geographical location and would like to see more dog facilities on the Nvest side of Bozeman. He would also like to see enforcement increase as more places are provided. Bob Wade mentioned that more enforcement is needed, particularly with respect to lose dogs. Motion passed. Terry Baldus abstained from the vote. Cancellation of Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meeting in August 2010 Terry Baldus made the motion: `Move to cancel the August meeting." Sandy Dodge seconded. Motion passed. Recreation Division Report — Carole Brennan • Summer programs in full swing at Beall, Lindley, and Bogert • Approximately 75 kids signed up for "Touch a Truck" Friday morning with 40 vehicles available • Running around 200 children through morning swim lessons daily at Bogert • Hail storm: two small windows at Beall, one truck side mirror, some siding and small windows at Story Mansion, one window and many lounge chairs and tents at Bogert with some hail damage, — $4,000 damage at Bogert • Starting first draft of fall activity brochure for Recreation and Aquatics, want to print before end of summer • Lindley painted and gutter cleaned • Beall paint and gutters • New hires — four full time positions with benefits Parks Division Report — Thom White See attachment F.Y.I. — No F.Y.I. reports Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.