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Parks Commission Regular Meeting February 4, 2008 Minutes The Parks Commission for the City of Polk City met in regular session at City Hall in Polk City, Iowa. Present were, Bob Fourez, Denise Franck, David Hiatt, Brian Emerson, and Council Liaison David Dvorak. Chairman Fourez called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Franck made the motion to approve the minutes of January 7, 2008, second by Hiatt. Motion was approved vocally and unanimously. Todd Cory 305 N Parker Ave. President of the Little League was present to ask the commission about holding a table tennis tournament at the community room as a fund raiser for the Little League. Deputy Clerk Loter explained that he would need to fill out the Community Room form, put down a security deposit, and submit a letter to the council asking them to waive the fee. Tim West with Snyder & Associates presented the commission with the final concept for trail and sidewalk connections throughout the city. He also presented the final concept for the parks at Lakeside and Marina Cove Developments the commission recommend that restrooms be included in the park proposed for the Lakeside Development. He will then bring to the March meeting the proposed costs involved to complete these projects and the recommendation for the commission to amend the Comprehensive Plan. Upon a motion by Emerson, second by Franck the commission voted vocally and unanimously to recommend to council the approval of usage of the Square for the Four Seasons Festival July 25th & 26th 2008. No Council Liaison Report, No Tree Board Report, No Public Works Report. Council Liaison Dvorak informed the commission that he had been in touch with the University of Northern Iowa about the possibility of hiring a Summer Recreation Director. Deputy Clerk Loter informed the commission that she had been in contact with other local cities as to whether they had a policy on how to handle memorials given the city such as park benches, trees, etc. No local cities have any policy in effect at this time. This item will be on the April agenda as a work item for the commission to write a policy for memorials. Upon a motion by Hiatt, second by Emerson the commission voted vocally and unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:35pm. Charlotte Loter Deputy City Clerk |