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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/95243 JANUARY 18, 1995 ROLL CALL :At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held at 2:00 1wrt,�Am., Wednesday, January 18, 1995, Mayor Montgomery presided, il and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). The Board was given a tour and a briefing of Noble Park renovations by Gayle Frye, Director of Parks and Leisure Services. At the conclusion of the tour, the Board attended a canine demonstration conducted by Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Ashley and Kentucky State Police Trooper Mike Turnbow. NOTICES OF CALLED MEETING' Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the executed copies of the Notice of Called Meeting to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 1995, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). Gayle Frye gave a brief history of the use of the former use of the Parks & Leisure Services Building, as well as its present use. She also told the Commission that the present wall around Noble Park is actually the second wall that was constructed. The first wall was built by the WPA. In earlier years the wall completely surrounded the park. Ms. Frye said the entrance ways to the park will be repaired to provide better drainage. The entrance towers were originally constructed in 1926, which date has been placed on the new ( gates. The lake is 1,200 feet long. Ms. Frye introduced Wayne "Buddy" Upshaw and Tom Rideout of Florence & Hutcheson, Consulting Engineers, who is the engineering firm on the Park project. Mr. Upshaw gave a brief presentation on Noble Park Renovation, Phase I. The scope of the project has been reduced since the presenta- tion last August. Lake. Step 1 is in progress, which includes dredging and excavating to a depth of 5-8 feet. Slopes will be flattened or laid back more on the south end than on the north end of the lake. Banks will kept somewhat as they are on the north end. Lake fencing and the City's liability, etc., were discussed. Mr. Upshaw distributed maps which depicted Phase I renovations, which include: Bridge over lake Gazebo Bandstand (to be replaced with a gazebo) Two fishing piers Observation pier Bridge over north end outlet of lake Fountain on north end of lake Walking path around lake Picnic Area will include 2 pods with 6 picnic shelters and tables each; 80 tables to accommodate 640 people, 279 parking spaces. Water will be available in each pod area. The old shelter concept will not be used. 244 JANUARY 18, 1995 There will be walking from the parking area to the shelters. Distance from parking area to shelters will be from 20 to 100 feet. Distance between shelters will be 90-145 feet, utilizing the same concept as Keiler Park. Area lighting and lighting in shelters will be provided. Several handicapped shelters will be provided and identified by signage. Shelter colors will be decided at a later date. Mayor Montgomery suggested a barrier between the road and the walking area. Jogging Trail. Will be 4,200 feet long and 6 feet wide. Surface will be find crushed stone (softer than asphalt or concrete). Walking Trail. Will be 5,600 feet long and 5 feet wide, with asphalt surface. There will be a continuation of the small children's playground area, which will include a porpoise pool and a gazebo. Area between the two play areas will be paved. All gravel and some asphalt will be removed in the amusement and swimming pool areas. Some drainage will be provided around picnic areas. Barriers, including fencing of various types, and landscaping will be used to control access. Tennis court and picnic areas will be gated for access control. Mr. Upshaw said the first package is scheduled to be bid in March, 1995 and will include everything except landscaping, and will be completed by November. Landscaping is scheduled to be bid in August and completed by November also. A decision will be made later whether to take all the old shelters down during new shelter construction. Pod construction schedule for picnic area is approximately three months. Picnic tables and benches will be made of recycled plastic. Trash containers and covers are available in a wide range of colors. Other tentative schedules: Tree planting - March Picnic pods landscaping - Fall of 1995 Commissioner Grumley suggested that Park Rangers on horseback be used instead of police. Park lighting will be vandal resistant. To be determined: Signage and Playground area & equipment. The Commission agreed to proceed with the bid package as outlined by Mr. Upshaw. CANINE PRESENTATION: Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Ashley and Kentucky State Police Trooper Mike Turnbow gave a canine demonstration in the Parks & Leisure Services Building. They reminded the Commission that the City's needs should be assessed before purchasing dogs. They said they each have a dog and live less than five miles out of the City and are available 24 hours a day. They also told the Commission that they have been working with the City as requested. JANUARY 18, 1995 Their estimated costs for a narcotics dog only ranged from $3,500 to $6,500, depending upon its training. This price does not include training and other necessary items and expenses. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: January 31, 1995 4C� ler 245