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ISLAN. .HOVE PARK DEVEIDPMENT COMMITTEL
November 26, 1975
Farm Fare Cafeteria
12:00 Noon
1. ATTENDANCE
Present: Glenn Billings Wendell Fuller Walker Miller
Dr. E. H. Scheel Warren Terry Stan Boyes
John Chlanda (for Dave Freemyer)
Steve Weatherford and Bob Britzman, NHPQ
Christine Kavalec, County Commissioners' Office
2. NHPQ PRESENTATION OF DETAILED MAPS AND PERSPECTIVES
Steve Weatherford displayed a large colored, detailed map of proposed Island Grove
Park development. The map included more than 1300 perimeter parking spaces, an
18 hole golf course in the northeast corner, beaches and an approximately 145 acre
lake; tennis courts and playing fields with some spectator facilities.
A large circulation map showed controlled access within the park for exhibitors,
security and maintenance. Paths and trails for pedestrians, bicyclists and eques-
trians encompass the park; these trails could double for emergency vehicle access.
Smaller colored perspectives were shown of the outdoor exhibit area, a playground,
a cleaner river and bordering wildlife sanctuary and trails, lake overview and
the inner park geared to quiet recreation and accessibility by handicapped.
When asked by Chlanda, Billings pointed out the park is hoped to eventually be
somewhere between 500 and 800 acres; acquisition of land will be the major step
and landscaping and development will be done as it can be funded. Development of
the park has great potential for community involvement.
3. LIGHTING
Weatherford showed a map pinpointing 38 sodium 400 watt fixtures which would provide
adequate area lighting in the existing park and good perimeter lighting. The lights
would be 150 feet apart. Approximate costs include $31,000 for the lights, $22,000
for underground wiring and trenching and $11,000 for the poles; total approximate
cost is $64,000.
4. DISCUSSION
When asked for suggestions or comments, the group indicated satisfaction with the
plans. (Terry, having just arrived,said he'd have to study the plans. ) Chlanda
stated he was impressed with the proposal and foresaw long-term use by all people;
the park plans particularly pleased him since there were alternate plans being made
for the rodeo.
5. PRESENTATION OF PLANS AND SLIDE SHOW TO CITY COUNCIL AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Glenn Billings will arrange a meeting of City Council and the Commissioners at
which the Island Grove Park Committee's proposed plans will be presented.
6. ADJOURNMENT
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