THE ZIONSVILLE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

April 13, 2005

The Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation met Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. All Board members were present. Roger Burrus, Board Counsel and Al Smith, Park Superintendent were also present.

Art Small moved to approve the March minutes. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

Superintendent’s Report

Al Smith reported the following: Garden Plots should be ready for planting by this weekend, the Town Council has accepted a proposal from Lehman and Lehman for the completion of an impact fee study (the impact fees would be collected for Parks and Recreation Department use), and that updating of the park brochure has been completed. Al Smith thanked Bodkin Associates, Inc. for donated services related to the updating of the brochure.

Al Smith also reported that Team Witsken has once again asked for use of the tennis courts from 6/20/05 – 7/31/05 to run a children’s tennis program. The tennis courts would be utilized Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Jeff Glass moved to allow Team Witsken use of the tennis courts as outlined. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

OLD BUSINESS

Zionsville Little League

George Tikijian reported that he along with Al Smith, Terry Jones, Director of Planning and Ed Mitro, Town Manager met with Little League president Chuck Keraga and discussed guidelines associated with the use of Elm Street Green by Little League.

Bob Walters, Little League Board member reported that the topographic survey and preparation of the lease agreement are underway. Little League will present plans and a draft lease agreement at a future Board meeting.

Three area residents were in attendance and expressed concerns regarding traffic, parking, and baseballs hit onto their property. The Board assured the residents that these concerns would be addressed. Nancy Carpenter and Chuck Brinkman representing the Zionsville Greenspace Foundation asked that the land not be developed or be minimally developed. George Tikijian stated ball fields have always been a possibility for the park and that a portion of the park will remain in a natural state.
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Mulberry Fields

Roger Burrus reported that the Maplelawn Farmstead Committee is still awaiting non profit status to be granted. Roger Burrus presented a draft lease agreement. The consensus of the Board was that the terms of the lease were acceptable.

American Legion Trail Crossing

Al Smith reported that Inside and Out has prepared stand alone construction documents and specifications for the arch and flagpole with lighting. Proposals should be available for Board review at the May meeting.

Turkey Foot Nature Park

Roger Burrus reported that the developer of Villa Francesca has filed a lawsuit against the Plan Commission and that no further information will be available until the lawsuit is resolved.

Town Hall Park

George Tikijian reported that the Town Council wants input on how the park is to be developed. Art Harris, Town Council member will gather input from interested parties on how best to utilize the park.

Art Small moved the Board approve the claims submitted. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

The next Park Board meeting will be May 11, 2005.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.