HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 20, 1990 (67)�iTY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 20, 1990
PETITION RECEIVED
EXPRESSING CONCERN
REGARDING THE ADDITION
OF BARBECUES AT EMERSON
PARK
CC -16 City Clerk Reimche presented petitions which had been
received from Lauren Bei 1 containing approximately 30
signature expressing concern about the addition of
barbecues at Emerson Park.
On motion of Council Member Olson, Hinchman second, the
matter was referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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June 18, 1990
Dear CouncilMembers,
Enclosed is a petition signed by myself and other
concerned parents about the current addition of a B.3.Q. and
picnic area at Emerson Park.
We appreciate the monies being put into improving the
park by the Lions Club,and the efforts of the harks and Rees
Commision, however we do not, feel, that a charity donating
money is cause to not question if safety is being
comprimesed. We also do not feel that it is too 1&te to
make our concerns heard, knowing full well the challenge of
bureaucratic red tape, because it is the saftey of our
children that is at stake.
I have continually been told, that the improvements to
the park, are because this is what the people wanted. I
question then, who are we? I have been informed that some
of the people who requested a B.B.Q. area are involved with
little league and other baseball orginizations, and while I
respect their wishes I do not feel that the only corner of
the park that is designated for the children should be where
the B B.Q.s are located. If the ball players want B.B.Q.s
then put it by the ball field, and leave our children's play
area a safe place to play.
I had originally taken my concerns to '-he Parks and
Recs commision, in particular Mr. Ron Wiliimson the Parks
Director and Mr. Steve Scott, Chairman of Parks and Recs.
Both these men tried to appeas me by agreeing to having the
B.B.Q. located by the Tiny 'Tots play area removed, and for
listening and trying to help I an: appreciatIve, however I do
not feel that this is enough.
I was informed that the project would continue as
planned arid, if they actually did see a problem down the
road, that perhaps something could be done. I t saddens me
that the safety of our children has to be .jeopardized ,.o
prove a point. Do they actually have to have a child
seriously hurt to change their plans:' Wi 11 it ti -Ake
something this frightening to get them to at least mee', with
us to hear our suggest ions?
Thant; roti very much fc,r hearing our concerns :arid we
appreciate ani• help you could offer us on this inatter.
You:., t 1,111y
Lair rE"1 be 1 1
and the midersigned
parent s and concerned C i t i
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