02-09-00 PRCity of Otsego
Park and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 9, 2000 7:00 PM
1. Chair Jeff Batheld called meeting to order
2. ROLL CALL
3. Additions on changes to agenda
a. Mike Roden Three Rivers Soccer Assoc.
b. Mike Day web page
Tom Baillargeon made motion to accept the additions to the the agenda, second Tom Constant.
Passed
4. Review minutes of January meeting
Motion made by Sue Kroll to approve the minutes as drafted, second by Mike Day. Motion
Passed
5. Election of commission officers
Election of officers was held with all former commissioners retaining their elected positions from
their previous terms by motion that passed.
6. Open forum
A. Mike Roden Three River Soccer Assos.
The present association is looking at this growth to double in the short further. All fields are
being used and should supply the need for about the next two years. They have collected fees
each year to develop new and existing fields. This assoc. would offer grant money to irrigate one
full size field and a reduced field here in Otsego Prarie Park. It appears that there is enough room
for both in this park. Also there is a bill (house File # 2733) in the House for additional grant
money. Mike will keep us informed on the progress of this. A money amount was discussed and
the city engineer will look into the costs of watering these fields. Mike will share the information
as to who, what and where for starting this process of applying for the grant. (see attachment)
B. Mike Day produced information from Otsego Michigan web page. He would like to see the
city follow this and start a web site for our city. The information will be passed on to staff.
7. Mississippi Pines Park Land, Mike Gair
Mike Gair made a presentation again with regards to the 30 acres of open space required by
ordinance they could donate to city for park development. Tom Baillargeon read the comp plan
as to the plans for this district. It appears that the commission is looking to develop the boat
landing for a recreation, park and landing in to a park. Tom further read the definition of a
neighborhood park from the park plan. The discussion was if this acreage could be used to make
this plan complete. After much discussion Tom Baillargeon moved to accept the cash for fees in
lue of the land as offered, seconded Mike Day. Motion Carried.
8. Norin Property
Would like city staff to approach Elaine Norin about her property and the PRC's interest.
9. City Planner
Dan Licht and Cynthia Putz Yang were introduced. They will be working on the comp plan to
update as needed. Likewise collecting the data for dedication and trail fees. Discussion
continued on a neighbor hood park and camp ground near the boat landing. Dan supplied the
state requirements for a campground. (see attachment) More data will be collected and further
discussion will continue.
9.1 Park Planning
Tom Baillargeon would like to start the planning for the well area into a small park. This area
may include a trail, picnic and tot lots areas. Dan offered to help in preparing the data for this
project.
10. Michelle Berge Community Recreation
Michelle gave a presentation and review. Winter was as great success. Spring activities are
already starting to fill. Would like to expand the tee ball program this summer.
10.1 Ride The Recreation
The amount of money remaining in the grant has not been located. It's still Possible to have a six
week program again this summer. Jeff Barth moved to accept the ride the rec proposal once a
week for six weeks with entertainment include and eliminate the bus and allow the parents to
supply the transportation and the commission would review their budget to help supplement this
program, second Tony Faust. Motion passed Motion by Tom Baillargeon was made to spend
$1000.00 for entertainment for ride the rec., second Tom Constant. Motion carried. Further
meetings will address the advertising for this event
10.2 Other Community Recreation Items
Nothing else.
11. Mark Beming City Council Representative
Nothing to report.
12. Mike Day Budget Advisor
Mike is still collecting the revenue data but appears the PRC has fallen below our project revenue.
Mike would like to break out more of what is spent and what our revenue was. Mike moved to
have city staff place Merlin's files in an area to be accessible to the commission. Second Tom
Baillargeon. Passed
13. Any newsworthy Items
Jeff will contact the Star
14. Adjourn By 10:00 PM
Tom Baillargeon moved Tom Constant seconded. Passed.
Submitted,
Thomas Baillargeon Sec.