PARKS AND TRAILS COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 7:00 p.m.

Public Safety Building

3925 W. Cedar Hills Drive, Cedar Hills, Utah

 

Present:           Stephanie Martinez, Chair

                        Committee Members: Dave Told, Pete Karp, Melissa Willie

                        Ashley Vogelsberg, Staff Representative

                        Charelle Bowman, City Council Member

 

1.         Call to Order

This meeting of the Parks and Trails Committee of the City of Cedar Hills, having been posted throughout the City and the press notified, was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Stephanie Martinez.

 

2.         Welcome New Committee Members

            Melissa Willie

 

3.         Appointment of Vice Chair


MOTION: Melissa Willie - To appoint Dave Told as Vice Chair. Seconded by Pete Karp.

 

                                                Yes     -          Pete Karp

                                                                        Stephanie Martinez

                                                                        Dave Told

                                                                        Melissa Willie                                    Motion passed.

 

4.         Approval of Minutes from the September 12, 2007 Meeting


MOTION: Dave Told - To approve the minutes from the September 12, 2007 meeting. Seconded by Pete Karp.

 

                                                Yes     -          Pete Karp

                                                                        Stephanie Martinez

                                                                        Dave Told

                                                                        Melissa Willie                                    Motion passed.

 

5.         Eagle Scout Projects Report

            A.        New Projects

                        Are there projects to propose?

                        Action required: Ashley Vogelsberg will look through files for the old list.

            B.        Upcoming Projects

The City Council approved the benches project. They would like something that is going to last this time.

Action required: Dave told will contact Konrad Hildebrandt to ask about how this will be financed.

6.         General Plan and Parks

            A.        Review Updated Plan

                        The Parks and Trails Master Plan needs to be updated. The last update was April 11, 2007.

                        Action required: Ashley Vogelsberg will look through old files for the most recent plans.

            B.        Mesquite Park

                        Will there be goal posts provided by the City?

Action required: Charelle Bowman will see if there is extra budget money not being used that can go toward getting goal posts.

            C.        Heritage Park Playground Equipment

                        What can be done to prevent future vandalism? Ideas: lights, cameras, watch program.

                        Action required: Charelle Bowman will look into security measures.

 

7.         Miscellaneous Trails and Bonneville Shoreline Trail

            A.        Grant Update on BOSH

Action required: Ashley Vogelsberg will speak to Konrad Hildebrandt to see if the City is able to apply for a grant for phase 3 before the phase 2 grant is used.

            B.        Discussion Regarding BOSH 2 and BOSH 3

            C.        Trail Update on Cottonwood Drive

 

8.         Yard of the Month

The City was broke up into areas and assigned to Committee members for the summer months. Donations are needed for prizes.

 

9.         National Trails Day

This is scheduled for Saturday, June 7. There is a budget of $500 for maps, water, muffins, granola, and possibly handouts.

Action required: Ashley Vogelsberg will talk with Gretchen Gordon as to what printer they’ve used to print wrap-around logo stickers for water bottles.

 

10.       Set Dates for Parks and Trails Committee Meetings

            Second Wednesday of the month.

 

11.       Committee Assignments and Reports

            A.        Council Meetings Report

            B.        Planning Commission Meeting Report

            C.        Recreation Liaison

            D.        Staff/Committee Reports

            E.        Assignments and Miscellaneous

 

12.       Review/Discuss Miscellaneous Concerns

            Adopt-a-Flower-Bed Program

            Action required: Melissa Willie will call Orem and research the program.

 

13.       Adjourn

            This meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. by Stephanie Martinez.




                                                                                       /s/ Kim E. Holindrake

Approved by Committee:                                           Kim E. Holindrake, City Recorder

   May 14, 2008