THE ZIONSVILLE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

June 9, 2004

The Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation met Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. All Board members were present. Al Smith, Park Superintendent was also present.

Jeff Glass moved to approve the May minutes. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

Superintendent’s Report

Al Smith reported the following: Tyler Mantel, an Eagle Scout candidate continues to work on the design of a foot bridge for the Zion Nature Sanctuary loop trail, graffiti on the Bloor Lane bridge was painted over, and that the Town Council is pursuing 3 acres of property located at 165 N Elm Street for park and recreational purposes.

Art Small moved to support the Town Council in its effort to acquire the described property. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

OLD BUSINESS

Jennings Field

Kim Wright, an adjacent property owner to the park expressed concerns about the installation of a goal post for the Zionsville Youth Football League (ZYFL) so close to her property line. She explained that numerous lacrosse balls and players retrieving the balls came on her property during the lacrosse season and was concerned that the same would happen with ZYFL. Rusty Denton, ZYFL President stated that very few field goals are attempted in youth football. He also stated that the ZYFL will work with the Wrights to keep players off of their property. The Department is coordinating an effort with the Wrights, Zionsville Lacrosse Club. ZYFL, and Zionsville Community Schools to install a fence near the Wright’s property line. The fence will be very helpful in stopping balls from entering the Wright’s property.

Mulberry Fields Engineering

George Tikijian reported that a proposal for additional engineering has been received from Ratio Architects. The consensus of the Board was to move forward with Plan Development and Preliminary Grading Plan. The not to exceed fee for the engineering is $8,500.

County Park Board

Board president Tikijian said that because of some new concerns that were brought to his attention, he no longer supports the creation of a county park board.
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Turkey Foot Bridge

George Tikijian reported that a covered bridge has been located in Marion County. The bridge was originally built in 1865 and moved to its current site in 1960. It is located on private property and is 90 feet long. The owners are interested in finding the bridge a new site. Al Smith will contact Stephen J. Christian & Associates concerning the practicality of moving the bridge and available grant funds.

NEW BUSINESS

George Tikijian reported that the Lions Club has asked to use Creekside Nature Park for parking on the Fourth of July holiday. The consensus of the Board was not to allow parking at the park.

Linda Oxenrider moved the Board approve the claims submitted. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

The next Park Board meeting will be July 14, 2004.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.