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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-05-REC-min Town of Lexington Recreation Committee Sandra Shaw, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x262 Pamela Varrin, Vice Chairman Fax: (781) 863-2350 Frederick DeAngelis Donald A. Chisholm Richard L. Neumeier RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING June 5, 2002 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Don Chisholm, Pam Varrin, and Dick Neumeier Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Sheila Butts and David Pinsonneault Others Present: Lynne Wilson, Lisa Baci, Bob McConnell, Nell Walker, John Eddy, and Patrick Maguire of Geller Sport AGENDA 1. Lincoln Park Karen Simmons welcomed representatives of the Lincoln Park Sub Committee to the special meeting of the Recreation Committee reviewing the Lincoln Park Field project. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Lincoln Park Facility Improvement Project and answer questions as they pertain to the conceptual design. In addition, Karen is looking for direction and a recommendation from the Recreation Committee regarding differences between the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee Master Plan and the Lincoln Park Facility Improvement Plan. The current parking at Lincoln Park is inadequate and often the overflow will spill onto Lincoln Street. The Lincoln Park Sub-committee plan calls for 120 spots, approximately 20 more than the site currently has. Karen Simmons and Dave Pinsonneault expressed their concern regarding the proposed 120 spots, and feels it would be irresponsible if the town does not build an adequate size parking facility. Sandra Shaw said that a resolution to the parking lot question must be reached. She called upon Pat Maguire to explain how the number of parking spots proposed in his plan was decided upon. Pat indicated that he had spoken with Ron Desrossiers, P.E. of Bruce Campbell & Associates. Mr. Desrossiers told him that there are no current standards for athletic field parking, and suggested using the “common sense” approach. Therefore Pat McGuire used his past project experience and life experience as an adult league athlete and youth coach in determining adequate parking spot numbers. The greatest demand for parking is during adult league events. There are 3 soccer fields and 2 softball/little league fields at Lincoln. If one assumes that all fields are in use at one time and that each team has 15 participants who drive to the field separately, the parking need would be for approximately 300 cars. The current Geller 2 Sport plan shows 306 spots, which fit easily on site. Discussion and debate continued among members of the Recreation Committee and the Lincoln Park Sub Committee as to the appropriate number of parking spots to be included. Sandra Shaw spoke of the overlapping use of the area. Participants arrive for one game prior to the conclusion of the first. She also reminded members of both committees that two schools are going to be renovated soon. This will adversely impact the Recreation field space available. Lincoln Park, when completed will have much more use in future years than it presently does. Pat Maguire concurred, and reminded members that the plan includes a playground structure, renovated fitness trails and upgraded paths. All of these will impact the number of users at the facility. Lisa Baci said that she did not agree that the facility requires 200 - 300 parking spots. Dick Neumeier asked what she thought was the ideal number of spots needed. She replied that it should be a % of the maximum number suggested. However, she also noted that she believed that the maximum suggested by Pat Maguire is too high. As a member of the Conservation Commission she has concerns about the amount of impervious surface being put down, where the run-off will go, and how close the parking lot and fields will be to Vine Brook. She also suggested that the Conservation Commission is concerned with the flow of traffic. Pat Maguire responded that the design would call for all conservation requirements to be met. He also noted that the survey phase of the design would begin as soon as the Town signs the contract. The survey will provide a clear delineation of wetlands at the site. Detention drains will be included in the design regardless of the size or location of parking. He will look at the run-offs as they now exist and develop watersheds to deal efficiently with future run-offs. The design will assure that the pollutants will be removed as is required by law. Discussion continued regarding the Master Plan proposal to relocate the Little League Field. Recreation Committee members are concerned about the cost of this proposal and adequate space to accommodate the field. Don Chisholm suggested that this could be built into design and bid alternatives. The Committee members briefly discussed the addition of restrooms in the Field Restoration Design. Pat Maguire and Karen Simmons noted that the Design Plan would include running water and plumbing lines into the site. Pam Varrin discussed the accessibility aspect of the project. She and Pat Maguire will look into any ADA requirements for field access. Don Chisholm asked the Recreation Committee members if they wished to accept the Lincoln Park Master Plan. He said that the Master Plan would provide input for future planning. Sandra Shaw said that she did not want the Recreation Department to get “locked into the plan.” Don Chisholm said that the Committee should accept it as an important piece of planning information that provides guideline for future use. Members of the Recreation Committee have concerns with part of the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee Master Plan and were not comfortable endorsing the entire plan. 3 Pam Varrin made the following motion: “The Recreation Committee and the Lincoln Park Sub Committee are working together to realize as much of the Lincoln Park Master Plan as possible in con- nection with the Lincoln Park Field Plan.” The motion passed 4 – 0. 2. Skateboard/Inline Skate Park Report Bob McConnell reported that the form for the wall at the skate park was poured. Rotundi will continue grading and slab work. Karen Simmons indicated that the drainage system is important to the overall project. She told the committee that Peter Chalpin, Engineering Department, was now overseeing the project from an engineering perspective. He will be meeting with the Skate Park Committee and contractor to assure that the park is built according to the specifications that were done by Geller Sport and approved by the Town of Lexington Engineering Division. Bob McConnell assured the Recreation Committee members that the drainage would be installed, as called for in the plans. 3. Recreation Report/Parks Report ?? Karen Simmons reported that Pine Meadows was surveyed today. Pat McGuire of Geller Sport will do the design. The project will be put out to bid in the near future. ?? Dave Pinsonneault told the Committee that the Center Tot Lot had been installed. The equipment is from Landscape Structures. Parks Department employees prepared the area for installation and Forte Landscaping installed the equipment and surfacing materials. Eric O’Brien and the Town Building Inspector will look at and inspect the equipment and site on Monday. 4. New Business June 27th in Room G-15 at The next meeting of the Recreation Committee will be Thursday, 7:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.