Parks and Recreation Committee — Charleston, WV
Date: 2021-06-24
Time: 17:30

CITY OF CHARLESTON
 West Virginia
 Council Member – AT LARGE

Caitlin Cook Parks & Recreation Committee, Chair
704 Lower Donnally Rd Environment and Recycling Committee
Charleston, WV 25304
Telephone: 304.543.4879
caitlin.cook@cityofcharleston.org

 MEMORANDUM

TO: Parks & Recreation Committee Members
FROM: Caitlin Cook, Chair
RE: Committee Meeting

 There will be a meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee on June 24, 2021 – 5:30 PM
 in the AV ROOM #308, CITY HALL.


 Agenda

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 1. 5‐27‐2021

RESOLUTIONS

 1. Resolution No. 492‐21 ‐ Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a lease agreement
 with Charleston Urban Renewal Authority for the City to construct community basketball courts
 and other related community park infrastructure on property situated on the southeast corner
 of the intersection of Washington Street West and Beatrice Street.

DISCUSSION

 1. Disc Golf at Cato Park




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 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charelstonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax

CITY OF CHARLESTON
 West Virginia
 Council Member – AT LARGE

Caitlin Cook Parks & Recreation Committee, Chair
704 Lower Donnally Rd Environment and Recycling Committee
Charleston, WV 25304
Telephone: 304.543.4879
caitlin.cook@cityofcharleston.org

 MEMORANDUM

TO: Parks & Recreation Committee Members
FROM: Caitlin Cook, Chair
RE: Committee Meeting

 There will be a meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee on June 24, 2021 – 5:30 PM
 in the AV ROOM #308, CITY HALL.


 Agenda

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 1. 5‐27‐2021

RESOLUTIONS

 1. Resolution No. 492‐21 ‐ Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a lease agreement
 with Charleston Urban Renewal Authority for the City to construct community basketball courts
 and other related community park infrastructure on property situated on the southeast corner
 of the intersection of Washington Street West and Beatrice Street.

DISCUSSION

 1. Disc Golf at Cato Park




 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charelstonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax

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 *Meetings may be recorded and broadcast via internet https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com

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 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charelstonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax

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 MINUTES
 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING
THE MEETING WAS HELD AND MADE AVAILABLE AS A LIVE STREAM VIA ZOOM PER THE AGENDA

 4:30 P. M., MAY 27, 2021

Caitlin Cook, Chairperson, called the meeting of the Charleston City Council Committee
on Parks and Recreation to order at 4:30p.m., MAY 27, 2021.

Committee Members Present:
Caitlin Cook, Chair
Chad Robinson, Vice Chair
Jeanine Faegre
Joseph Jenkins
Pat Jones (present after approval of previous minutes)
Deanna McKinney
Robert Sheets (present after approval of previous minutes)


A roll call was taken, and it was determined that a quorum was present.




 1. Approval of Previous Minutes 4-29-2021–

Councilmember McKinney motioned to approve the minutes of the previous meeting on
4-29-2021. Councilmember Jenkins seconded. There were no objections, and the
minutes were approved.


 May 27, 2021

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 2. Cato Park Walking and Bike Pump Track –

Mayor Goodwin stated that the plans will eventually be presented to Council, but the
Committee had already seen them. There will be a crushed limestone walking/biking
trail around the entirety of Cato Golf Course. It has been partially funded by an
anonymous donor. The bike pump track will be located near the first hole.


 3. West Side Basketball Courts/Playground –

Councilmember Cook stated that there will be a basketball court/playground on the
West Side. The location will be on West Washington and Beatrice Streets. Based on
community input, additional ideas such as a seating area and a chessboard will be
added.

Director of Parks and Recreation, Rashaun Sayles added that she went with Steve
Birurakis to look at the space, and they created a plan to include two basketball courts,
a playground area and parking. A 10-foot fence will surround the courts, and there will
be a smaller fence around the play area. Lighting will likely be on a timer. She added
that it is a good plan, and the community will get good use out of it.


 4. Cato Dog Park –

Councilmember Cook stated that the fencing is up along the entire perimeter. Mayor
Goodwin added that there will likely be a dedication when it suits the family.
Councilmember Cook added that there is a gazebo with seating as well as a mini
shelter with seating. They will also likely add a water supply in the future. Sayles added
that she had been in contact with Edgewood Summit, who is interested in sponsoring a
bench.




Councilmember Robinson motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Sheets
seconded.

Meeting adjourned.



 May 27, 2021

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 Resolution No. 492-21

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 July 6, 2021

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Caitlin Cook Parks and Recreation Committee

 1 Resolution No. 492-21 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a lease
 2 agreement with Charleston Urban Renewal Authority (“CURA”) for the City to construct
 3 community basketball courts and other related community park infrastructure on property
 4 situated on the southeast corner of the intersection of Washington Street West and Beatrice
 5 Street at the City’s expense. The terms of the lease agreement are attached hereto.
 6
 7 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
 8
 9 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to enter into a lease agreement with Charleston
10 Urban Renewal Authority (“CURA”) for the City to construct community basketball courts and
11 other related community park infrastructure on property situated on the southeast corner of
12 the intersection of Washington Street West and Beatrice Street at the City’s expense. The
13 terms of the lease agreement are attached hereto.




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MINUTES
 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING
 THE MEETING WAS HELD IN AND MADE AVAILABLE AS A LIVE STREAM PER THE AGENDA

 5:30 P. M., JUNE 24, 2021

Caitlin Cook, Chairperson, called the meeting of the Charleston City Council Committee
on Parks and Recreation to order at 5:30p.m., JUNE 24, 2021.

Committee Members Present:
Caitlin Cook, Chair
Jeanine Faegre via Zoom
Joseph Jenkins via Zoom
Robert Sheets

Committee Members Absent:
Chad Robinson, Vice Chair
Pat Jones
Deanna McKinney



A roll call was taken, and it was determined that a quorum was present.




 June 24, 2021
 1. Approval of Previous Minutes 4-29-2021–

Councilmember Faegre motioned to approve the minutes of the previous meeting on 5-
27-2021. Councilmember Sheets seconded. There were no objections, and the minutes
were approved.



 2. Disc Golf at Cato Park –

Councilmember Cook introduced John Butterworth, Neighborhood Planner with the
Planning Department and Jeff Pierson, Director of Public Art. They gave a presentation
in favor of having a disc golf course at Cato Park. Highlights of the presentation include:
  It’s a low-impact social sport that can be shared with families of all ages.
  It has a low-cost barrier.
  Most courses coexist with other park uses.
  There has been an increase in interest nationally as well as in West Virginia over
 the past several years. There were 3,437 sanctioned events in the country in
 2020; there are projected to be 5,000 sanctioned events in 2021.
  Most courses are free to play.
  It has diverse levels of play, from recreational to professional.
  There is an opportunity for economic development from tournaments, local sales,
 tourism, etc.

Councilmember Cook added that a course at Cato Park would be the most eastern
course in West Virginia, making it a good opportunity for Charleston. She added that
now would be the time to invest in a course while people are still in the outdoor mindset
from the pandemic.

Butterworth showed the Committee a map of the proposed course, which was situated
around the existing golf course. Each hole would have 2 different tee off spots
depending on skill level. The Director of Parks and Recreation, Rashaun Sayles, added
that they would need to look into increasing their staff for maintenance. Councilmember
Cook agreed that it would be important to maintain the City’s investment. Butterworth
agreed, adding that public reviews would have a high impact.

Councilmember Faegre added that the addition of disc golf was a wonderful idea. She
asked about the cost. Butterworth replied that from the initial quotes, the course would
cost about $17,000 for materials. Councilmember Sheets suggested that the clubhouse
could rent out the discs.

Councilmember Sheets motioned that the Committee recommend to the Administration
that a disc golf course be installed at Cato Park Councilmember Faegre seconded. With
the members being present having voted in the majority as affirmative, the Chair
declared the motion as approved.



 June 24, 2021
 3. Resolution No. 492-21 – Resolution No. 492-21 - Authorizing the Mayor or City
 Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Charleston Urban Renewal
 Authority for the City to construct community basketball courts and other related
 community park infrastructure on property situated on the southeast corner of the
 intersection of Washington Street West and Beatrice Street.

Councilmember Cook added that the Committee had previously discussed this. She
added that this was a good opportunity to put a recreational space on the West Side.
The only thing that had been on this property was a small farmer’s market.
Councilmember Faegre added that it was a wonderful idea, but she had concerns that
the area was not safe. It will be important to have a visible police presence.
Councilmember Cook added that she appreciated those concerns, but this presents an
opportunity to add a park and more lighting to that area, which would probably make it
safer.

Councilmember Sheets motioned to approve the resolution. Councilmember Faegre
seconded. With the members being present having voted in the majority as affirmative,
the Chair declared Resolution No. 492-21 as approved.



 4. Miscellaneous –

Councilmember Cook added that the department has had problems staffing lifeguards
for the summer. The new pumphouse at North Charleston has been working really well.




Councilmember Sheets motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Jenkins
seconded.

Meeting adjourned.



 June 24, 2021