PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF NOVI
Regular Meeting
 Thursday, April 10, 2008  |  7:30 PM
Council Chambers | Novi Civic Center | 45175 W. Ten Mile Road
248.347.0400

1. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Dooley, Policicchio, Radcliffe, Schwarzlose, Staab, Wingfield, Zyczynski, Student Representative Goyal

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS:

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A. Approval of the March 13, 2008 meeting minutes.
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A. ADMINISTRATION – Randy Auler, Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry

1. Update on 2005 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Land Acquisition Grant
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2. Update on Park Entry Sign Design
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3. 2008 Novi Parks Foundation Golf Outing – August 7, 2008
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4. Study of Potential Use of the Fuerst Property

Part 1 (4.9 MB)	Introduction, Property History, Existing Conditions, Building Conditions, Fuerst Property Map, Building Conditions, Existing Land Use Map, Fuerst Property Site Structures
Part 2 (6.2 MB)	Public Participation, Master Land Use Plans, Concept A Map - Restoration, Concept B Map - Adaptive Reuse
Part 3 (3.7 MB)	Concept C - Alternatives, Operations and Maintenance, Recommendations, App. A - Architectural Renderings, Floor Plans and Detail Cost Estimates, App. B - Focus Group Meeting Results, App. C - Web Survey and Atrium Responses
Memo - Study of Potential Use of the Fuerst Property

B. RECREATION SERVICES – Nancy Cowan, Superintendent of Recreation

1. Update on theatre internet ticketing - TIX, Inc.

2. Update on National Accreditation Standards and progress (Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies – CAPRA)

C. PARK OPERATIONS – Matt Wiktorowski, Superintendent of Parks

1. Update on Capital Improvement Projects
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a. Power Park softball complex Sports Field Lighting
b. Civic Center Parking lot and Pedestrian Lighting

2. Update on Brookfarm Park Bridge project

D. Communications – Tracie Ringle, Communications and Resource Development Supervisor

1. Engage! – the new recreation guide

2. Community Connection Opportunities at upcoming events

7. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION:

8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS:

11. FUTURE MEETINGS:

18 Novi Theatres – Kokonut Kapers – 2 PM

NOTICE: People with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department 248.347.0400 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.