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Page Three <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />late and that it appears that the Recreation Department will now wait until Spring 2001 for <br />correction of the roof. The Recreation Center will be placing buckets in strategic locations – <br />where the leaks historically occur – until the situation can be alleviated for the funded roofs. Mr. <br />Morgan further explained that there are canopy roofs: the ice rink, tennis courts, the gym and <br />pool, with a flat roof joining them all together. There are continuing problems with a flat roof <br />joining canopy roofs with water seeping through. Also, sometimes air conditioning units can leak <br />water on a sunny day, with a leak occurring. Mr. Limpert asked if there are any unfunded <br />problems that must be addressed. In theory, because the roof was done 10 years ago and is <br />basically sound, the roof situation is handled except for maintenance and spot checks. Mr. <br />Morgan replied that as the problems arise they would be addressed, the weak portion being the <br />tennis membrane, which should give the Recreation Department another five years. <br /> <br />Mr. Limpert stated that we have funded Engineering’s study for park improvements and that we <br />will now fund what Engineering determines. The Recreation Department will determine what is <br />needed for the rink and outdoor pool for major renovation. Mr. Jenkins will provide a capital <br />improvement plan and meet with Tom Stein and the Engineering Department regarding park <br />improvements before the next meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Morgan reported on the dedication of the new shelter in the Park on September 26, 2000 and <br />the good work Mr. Bohlmann’s and Mr. Stein’s crews did to build the shelter, a large polygon. <br /> <br />Mr. Morgan met with Don Copeland and Tom Hatfield regarding the U.S. Soccer Federation, <br />which organization gives away monies to different groups on a December deadline to develop <br />new soccer fields. It would be possible in 2001 to receive a $150,000 to $200,000 grant, but we <br />must have the funds to match it. The Recreation Department is looking at the leaf dump site for <br />this field by relocating the dump and flattening it for the soccer fields, placing parking in the area <br />in between the two soccer fields, with a tunnel underneath the road for pedestrian traffic. Messrs. <br />Copeland and Hatfield were instrumental in getting Barton-Bradley off the ground 20 years ago, <br />and they will prove invaluable, likewise, in this endeavor. <br /> <br />Mr. Morgan reported that rink event lighting and a new sound system as well as Diamond #2 <br />lighting have gone to bid. Mondo flooring in the concession and game areas is scheduled for <br />th <br />November 20, and the warming area will be done in June for the safest application. After six <br />years, we are finally up to eight compressors, that is, full capacity, in the rink. The Recreation <br />Department is considering opening the ice arena in July of 2001 instead of mid-August, which <br />will boost revenue. <br /> <br />$8,000 has just been spent on a pool paint job as preventative maintenance. Everything metal <br />was painted in the pool area: beams, superstructure, lights and duct work. It is a welcome <br />change for the Recreation Department in getting money for preventative maintenance to keep it <br />clean in non-crisis management. The patrons lost about 12 days in the pool, but it was <br />unavoidable due to breakdowns of the paint lift and lost man hours because of strong paint <br />fumes. However, because the outdoor weather in the early Fall was good, we were able to use <br />the outdoor pool for indoor pool recreation. Mr. Stein and his maintenance crew were very <br />effective in repairing two holes in the deep end of the pool. <br /> <br /> <br />INFORMAL MEETING <br />Recreation Commission <br />October 16, 2000 <br />Page Four <br /> <br /> <br />