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JANUARY 4, 2005
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at
5:00 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following
answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton
(5).
Mayor Paxton thanked the employees who were responsible for snow removal for the
snowstorm that hit at Christmas. The employees including supervisors put in almost 1,000
hours of overtime. Their hard work was very much appreciated.
WORKSHOP
PARKING FOR OLD CHAMBER BUILDING
Tom Barnett, Director of Planning, and Steve Ervin, Planner, distributed a draft letter for the
Board's review that is in response to the Chamber of Commerce's request clarifying the use of
19 city parking spaces located in front of the Chamber's building that is for sale at 417 South
4th Street.
Commissioner Sirk disclosed that his company does have the above property listed for sale.
MOTION
PARKING SPACES FOR OLD CHAMBER BUILDING
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the City of
Paducah hereby authorizes Tom Barnett to send the letter distributed at the meeting to the
Chamber of Commerce with a clause added that prohibits the parking of heavy
vehicles/machinery that could damage the parking lot.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton
(4). Abstain, Commissioner Sirk (1).
A copy of the draft letter is in the minute file. A copy of the executed letter will be received
and filed at a later date.
FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPANDED RESCUE SERVICE
Lt. Jeff Montgomery and Lt. Joseph Burton gave a powerpoint presentation explaining their
proposed Technical Rescue Study of how the rescue procedure will work. This study is
proposed to develop a team of firefighters with specialized training for emergency situations
such as rope rescue and water rescue. At this time no additional funding will be necessary for
training or equipment. This team will be compiled of at least 16 to 18 men and will
coordinate efforts with DES.
The Board commended the men for taking the initiative to prepare this study and asked them
to come back with a final plan for approval.
NOBLE PARK AMPHITHEATRE
Mark Thompson, Director of Park Services, gave an update for the renovation of the
amphitheatre. The proposals that have been received are over budget. He will be
renegotiating the proposals to get the design amount in line with the budget of $150,000. The
Board concurred with Mr. Thompson to begin the process again.
SKATEPARK LOCATION
Mr. Thompson introduced Karen Garrett a member of the Skatepark Committee. She reported
that three sites have been discussed for the location of the skatepark. Those locations are as
follows: 1300 Block of H.C. Mathis, Noble Park — Anna Baumer Field, and Noble Park —
Storm Field. The pros and cons were discussed. The Committee recommends the Storm
Field as their choice.
MOTION
SKATEPARK LOCATION
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board approve the recommendation of the Skatepark Committee with the Noble Park -Storm
Field being the location chosen for the skatepark.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5).
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Mr. Zumwalt introduced Kristin Gregory who will do her internship in the
Mayor/Manager's office.
• Calendar Items
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Comm. Coleman gave a brief report of the National League of Cities' Conference he attended
in December.
Upon motion meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: January , 2005
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