03-18-91 v ' MINUTES OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING DONNER PARK DEVELOPMENT-MARCH 18, 1991
The public meeting was called to order at 7:45 pm. The meeting was held in City Hall
(716 Ocean Blvd.) . Mrs. Blanchard conducted the meeting in the absence of the Chairman,
Mr. Fagan.
A welcome was extended to Mayor Gulliford, Commisioners Edwards and Tucker, the
City Manager, Kim Leinbach, Paul Cirino of the Times Union, and all other guests.
Each guest was presented a map of the area of Donner Park, showing some of the
development that is planned. Citizens from the Section H and Donner Subdivision were
invited, primarily, for their input, as this will be a "Regional Park" to serve the
areas mentioned above.
The following areas were pointed out to all:
Softball field and lights are in place
Basketball court exists, the plan is to build another this year
The house presently at 1920 George St. will be demolished and possibly
be used for a parking lot
The trees on Church Road lot will now be a place to put the children's
playground, benches, picnic tables. . .a shady place to recreate and enjoy.
Volley ball court will be constructed
Football/Soccer field where the old playground area was. Could be used for
both games.
A parking lot on the north side of the above field. This gives parking
from George St. and Church Rd.
New Bleachers to add to the ones already there.
A Community Center and Grounds Keeper living unit are also planned.
Because we do not have finances to do all of this at one time, the citizens have been
asked to come to this meeting and input their priorities.
Citizen concerns included, the use of the Parks by Church groups, etc. for Picnics, etc.
as well as use of equipment, restrooms, etc. They were instructed that they MUST
call the Recreation Director beforehand, and RESERVE the park and any and all of its
facilities. Bishop Cooper was the spokesman for the Church Groups.
Mrs. Whitfield of 1960 Park St. , spoke up next. She voiced her concern about the
Park Street entrance to the Park. She wanted to know if the additional growth of the
Park area and the increase of people would cause the Park Street entry to become a
place to congregate, park, etc. She was assured that the Board would study this
potential problem and come up with an aimiable alternative which could be designated
a NO PARKING area.
The citizens expressed the desire that the Park become safer, used more by
families, churches and the like. Their priorities are: PUT IN THE EQUIPMENT FOR A
PLAYGROUND AND ALL OF THE ACTIVITY CENTERS. THEY ARE WILLING TO WAIT FOR THE COMMUNITY
CENTER/LIVING QUARTERS UNTIL NEXT YEAR, IF NECESSARY. The only other concern expressed,
was for the equipment that some churches might need to play ball games at Donner Park.
It was explained that the City does not have adult equipment and the children's
equipment is for children activities ONLY. Some equipment may be loaned out at the
time a church applies for a permit.
Mr. Eric Swanson asked if the Tennis Courts would be put up, soon. Mrs. Blanchard
informed the group that the Dept. of Natural Resources, Recreation Division, in
Tallahassee requested a Survey map and Aerial map so that they could assist us in
design placement of any and all additions to Russell Park. She assured the Tennis
interest citizens that the design suggestions submitted to her by Mr. Don Phillips,
Tennis player, would also be sent and we will proceed when we hear from them. She
also assured the group that their "suggestions" are just that, suggestions and we are
not committed to proceed in that direction, only. Once we hear from the DNR, we will
call another Public Meeting for all concerned.
There being no further business to come before this Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:08 pm.
ATLANTIC BEACH TO CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETING
The Recreation Advisory Board will conduct a public meeting on
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1991 at CITY HALL, 716 OCEAN BLVD. beginning at 7:30 pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to receive input on the proposed plan
to develop and enhance DONNER PARK into a Regional Park, to serve the residents
of SECTION "H" and the DONNER SUBDIVISION TO CHURCH ROAD , in particular.
The Board would appreciate the input of the citizens in the
area and assist them in setting priorities.
For further information, please call Mrs. Rose Blanchard at 241-7431, Monday
through Friday from 7:30 am to 4 pm.
SUBMITTED: Rose Blanchard, Parks & Recreation Director
SUN TIMES THE BEACHES LEADER TIMES UNION
PUBLISH: Wednesday, March 13, 1991
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MARCH 13, 1991
TO: PASTOR AND CONGREATION OF AREA CHURCHES
FROM: RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
WE ARE CONDUCTING A PUBLIC MEETING ON MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1991
AT CITY HALL, 716 OCEAN BLVD. BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. , CONCERNING
DONNER PARK.
WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR ATTENDANCE AS WE DEVELOP PLANS
TO ENHANCE DONNER PARK FOR ALL RESIDENTS ON THE WEST SIDE OF
MAYPORT ROAD FROM SECTION "H" AND THE DONNER SUBDIVISION, TO
CHURCH ROAD.
CITY OF
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MARCH 7, 1991
TO: Honorable Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager, Attorney
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FROM: Parks & Recreation Director & Recreation Advisory Board 0,.'�'
RE: Public Meeting
Please consider this an invitation to attend, not formally, but
rather as an interested citizen, the Public Meeting to be held on
Monday, March 18, 1991 at 7:30 pm in City Hall.
This meeting, a necessary item in order to qualify for a State Grant
later in the year, is intended to elicit citizen input regarding
Donner Park. Our aim is to develop this Park as a "Regional Park"
and we are, therefore, inviting citizens from Section "H" to Church
Road.
It would be our pleasure to have you attend, if you wish.
After the results of this meeting, we hope to have a completed
Master Plan for Donner Park, to be presented to the full Commission
at a future, regularly scheduled meeting.