MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Held March 15, 2000
For the purpose of meeting with Attick Park design consultants

The meeting began at 8:15 p.m. It was held in the Senior Classroom of the Community Center.

PRESENT WERE: Council members Rodney M. Roberts, Edward V.J. Putens, Thomas X. White and Mayor Judith F. Davis.

STAFF PRESENT WERE: Michael P. McLaughlin, City Manager and David E. Moran, City Clerk and Celia W. Craze, Director of Planning & Community Development

ALSO PRESENT WERE: Joe Isaac & Ronald Lipman, Arel Architects; Linda Ryan, Greenhorne & O’Mara; Karl Hille, The Gazette and Betsy Likowski, The News Review

Ms. Craze began by stating that the purpose of the work session was to review the latest design concepts. She noted that staff and the consultants initially looked at larger designs incorporating all of the items mentioned at the last work session. These initial designs were well above budget and had a sizeable footprint. At this point, staff directed to the consultants to design smaller (restrooms only) facilities.

The consultant presented two designs for restrooms alone.

SCHEME 1 - Twin Restroom Buildings:

Mr. White asked if scheme one could have a roof or covering. Mr. Isaac responded that a roof or a truss structure could be used. Ms. Craze indicated that she thought an arbor or canopy would work there.

Mr. Putens liked the design for safety considerations.

Mr. Roberts asked about fixtures. Mr. Lipman responded they would be manual. Mr. Roberts asked about the stone feature and believed it was not consistent with designs in the city. Ms. Craze indicated that the design was based on the original drawings.

Mr. White liked the stone treatment.

Mayor Davis noted art deco features like the glass block and benches.

Mr. Roberts indicated he did not favor a ranger office.

SCHEME 2 - Single Building:

Mr. Isaac noted that scheme 2 had a similar function and was just slightly larger.

Ms. Ryan presented an updated site analysis and located each of the schemes on the site plan.

Council discussed various options for locations.

Next, Council considered 3 designs for a larger facility that included all of the features Council was interested in.

Mr. Roberts expressed opposition to a ranger station and also the larger designs.

Mr. Roberts, Mayor Davis & Mr. Putens expressed preferences for the locations near the playground area and basketball court and Mr. White favored the location near the group picnic area. Council agreed to refer scheme 1 at these 3 locations to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) as Council’s preferred design. They also directed that the other designs be referred as well.

Mr. Roberts asked for consideration of a different facade treatment than stone. The architects agreed to provide some different elevations with different treatments, but keeping the same design.

Council also indicated that the proposals should be sited based upon the master plan

Other Business

Mayor Davis announced that testimony on the Springhill Lake bond bill would occur on 3/24 before the House. She also announced that she participated in the "Ride The Bus" free day.

The meeting ended at 9:50 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

David E. Moran, CMC

City Clerk

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