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Park and Recreation Meeting
Adele Grage Community Center
February 7, 1996
A meeting was held at 10 : 00 a.m. at he Community Center on
February 7, 1996. The meeting had been called by Timmy Johnson
to discuss plans for Howell Park. Present were: Timmy Johnson,
Patricia Goelz, and Barbara Hopson.
Timmy Johnson presented a map with overlays and discussed
repairs, improvements, equipment replacements , and approximate
cost. The following plan was presented:Howell Park will remain
a passive nature park,with emphasis on preserving and promoting
native plants and encouraging wildlife habitats. The north
entrance to the park located on Sherry Drive will be closed.
The most northern trail will be closed and the area allowed
to return to natural growth.The rest of the trails will be
improved by either mulching them,or covering them with raised
walks . The bridges will be repaired and ramps instead of steps
installed. Benches will be replaced,and picnic tables added
in key area. The west entrance located on Seminole Road will
be enlarged to make the park more visible from the road.
It will also be moved further south on Seminole Road. Signs
will be erected at three entrances and made more prominent.
Fitness stations would be improved. In general the plan was
approved by those present with the following additions and
concerns:
1 . The signs for the parks should be thoroughly discussed
and planned by the Park and Recreation Board. Color, design
and size should be considered. The signs should be blending
in with other signs already in existence in the city, i .e.
welcoming signs,existing park signs, and other city signs.
2. Educational kiosks need to be added which should reflect
expert knowledge of fauna, flora, and ecological systems present
and at work in the park. Patricia Goelz and Barbara Hopson
volunteered to locate appropriate personnel .
3. A meeting with Alan Sowder will be set up to discuss the
"clearing" of Seminole entrance, placement of picnic tables,
and materials used for "mulching" and filling trails. Concern
was expressed by Barbara Hopson concerning fill dirt being
used to fill trails. Tim Johnson will arrange the meeting.
4 . Arrangements will be made to identify plants in the park.
Botanical names and facts about the plants will be supplied
by Olive Bruggenman. Tim Johnson will get in touch with Mrs.
Bruggeman concerning this project.
5. Atlantic Beach Elementary School will be approached regarding
getting students involved in planting plants (native only)
in the park.
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6 . Materials used to stabilize trails and their effect on the
park and surrounding areas must be discussed with experts .
7. The boundaries of the park will be established and property
owners bordering the park informed of the boundaries .
Encroachment on park property for private use must be
discouraged.
8. Ditch and pond erosion must be addressed.
9. Only native plants must be planted in the park, and a plan
devised to increase wildlife habitat.
cpy: Mayor Lyman T. Fletcher
Jim Jarboe, City Manager