City of Lake Forest Building Review Board met June 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order
The Parks and Recreation Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul Best at 6:30p.m. Theb following were present via Zoom meeting:
Board Members: Mr. Paul Best
Ms. Nancy Duffy
Ms. Shannon Maguire
Mr. Jared Rhoads
Mr. Marc Silver
Ms. Kaci Spirito
Ms. Melanie Walsh
Staff: Ms. Sally Swarthout, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mr. Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Recreation
Mr. Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks, Forestry & Special Facilities
Ms. Dani Spann, Administrative Assistant
Special Guests: Mr. Steve Konters, Hitchcock Design Group
Ms. Bridget Deatrick, Hitchcock Design Group
Foundation Members: Mr. Ara Goshgarian
Mr. Ed Zarek
Mr. Fred Jackson
Mr. Rick Amos
Mr. Patrick Marshall
II. Approval of Minutes
Meeting minutes of the May 19, 2020 Park & Recreation Board Meeting were presented and approved.
Board member Maguire motioned for approval of the minutes and Board member Duffy seconded. The minutes were then unanimously approved by roll call with 7 ayes and 0 nays.
III. Opportunities for the Public to Address the Board on Items not listed on the Agenda
No comments
IV. Athletic Fields Feasibility Study Workshop
Mr. Steve Konters started with an update on the study and comprehensive plan. The goal of the study was to develop a maintenance plan that will aid staff to recognize resources needed to improve quality of play on the athletic fields. The focus of this meeting/workshop is for a Ctiy-wide approach with preliminary recommendations and very high level planning. Mr. Konters went over the background and timeline. A site evaluation with staff and Park Board members was conducted at each of the parks for athletic field needs.
These preliminary recommendations are very high level. The City wide approach consists of three levels of improvements. These improvements include:
Improve In-place
Layout Improvements Sports Complex
Mr. Konters went over each park and their levels of improvement.
Deerpath Park
o Improve In-Place ($359,000 - $440,000)
Create storm water management
Reduce field overlap
Minor grading improvements
Raise center of field and drain south
o Layout Improvements ($1,112,400 - $1,361,800)
Maximize space
Shift baseball fields east
Make more multi space in between
More movement of fields
Regrade and crown field space
Optional facility expansion
o Sports Complex ($9,687,600 - $11,842,600)
Multi use synthetic turf field with lighting
Remove soccer fields in floodway and floodplain
Existing tennis practice court
Restroom and storage building
Regrade and crown field space
Optional facility expansion
Northcroft Park
o Improve In-Place ($58,500 - $73,700)
Restore grass space
Better utilize open space and restripe fields
o Layout Improvements ($949,500 - $1,166,000)
Restore and regrade grass and relocate playground
Regrade and relocate tennis courts
Relocate parking lot
Optional grass soccer field
o Sports Complex ($5,062,500 - $6,194,100)
Multi use synthetic turf field with lighting
Relocate playground
Expand parking lot with two entrances and drop off loop
Regrade and relocate tennis courts
Optional grass soccer field
Townline Park
o Improve In-Place ($18,000 - $22,000)
Complete planned field maintenance of sand grading
Lighting is not an option currently
o Layout Improvements ($675,900 - $827,200)
Regrading and recrowning fields
Amend soil and add underdrainage (only if slit improvements do not mitigate drainage issues)
Convert to grass infield
Elawa Park
o No changes at this time
Everett Park ($52,200 - $66,000)
o Improve In-Place
Add underdrain and batting cage
South Park
o Continue Master Plan Improvements
o Phase 1 construction in progress
Waveland Park ($577,800 - $710,600)
o Layout Improvements
Turning fields to open more space
Convert fieldhouse to open air structure
Replace swales with underdrain and flatten site
Consider relocating playground to the southeast
Potential tennis court reduction
West Park ($222,300 - $275,000)
o Layout Improvements
Relocate baseball/softball diamond to create additional space
Consider adding coils to ice rink
Eliminate heavy football use
Consider additional parking in north triangle
Mr. Steve Konters went over the cost summaries for each of the three levels of improvement. The members discussed the direction to move forward with a final plan. Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation member Patrick Marshall mentioned a big drive for artificial turf and would like to continue evaluating all options. The topic was mentioned of sharing fields with the High School or other areas in the community. This could be challenging with all the needs of the other entities. Board member Maguire asked about looking into environmental aspects such as; solar lighting, semi permeable green parking, underground water storage. Discussion followed on which park should receive synthetic turf along with fundraising ideas and community support. There was small discussion on parks that would have a sports complex and how this would affect the current park and neighbors. Next steps will include an athletic field assessment report with a series of options to move forward.
V. Adjournment
Board member Rhoads motioned for adjournment and Board member Duffy seconded. There was a roll call of 7 ayes and 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29p.m.
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