CITY OF WORCESTER

Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Council Chamber

Convened: 7:00 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:27 P.M.


Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes

 

www.ci.worcester.ma.us

 

Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Chairperson Dennis L Irish
Councilor Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Kathleen M Toomey
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Dennis L Irish Councilor Frederick C Rushton Councilor Kathleen M Toomey
 
Also:DPWP Commissioner Robert L. Moylan, Jr.
DPWP Assistant Commissioner for Parks Rob Antonelli
City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
 
1.

View - 1:00 P.M. - Has been postponed to Friday, August 24, 2007 at 10:00 A.M.

1a.

View of Spray Parks in Sterling, MA, Waltham, MA & Providence, RI

Attachments
2.

Communications of the City Manager - 7:00 P.M.

2a.

Transmitting informational communication regarding an update of the Worcester Common Restoration Project.
# 9.13A CM November 28, 2006


In Committee June 11, 2007 - Held

Attachments

Recommend File

2b.

Coordinated with and supported, Superintendent James Caradonio and the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) and the Worcester Educational Development Foundation (WEDF) transmitting communication relative to their efforts to develop a realistic, phased action plan for much needed renovations to Foley Stadium on Chandler St.
# 11g CC February 06, 2007


In Committee February 12, 2007 - Held
In Committee June 11, 2007 - Held


Attachments

Recommend File

2c.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a Master Plan for Aquatics in the City of Worcester.
# 9.13B CM April 24, 2007


In Committee June 11, 2007 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

2d.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Newton Hill Master Plan Public Hearing.
# 9.13D CM June 19, 2007

Attachments

Recommend File

2e.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a Public Hearing for the Improvements to Vernon Hill Park.
# 9.13E CM June 19, 2007

Attachments

Recommend File

2f.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Comprehensive Child Care Services' Desire to purchase City Park Land on Tacoma Street to build a new Facility.
# 9.8C CM June 19, 2007

Attachments

Recommend Hold

Speakers:
1. Richard Kerner, Worcester resident
2. Eunice White, Worcester resident
3. John Reed, Worcester resident
4. Bill Burkhardt, Worcester resident
5, Mary Keefe, Worcester resident
6. Sarai Rivera, Worcester resident
7. Laura Suroviak, Worcester resident
8. Chris Ariel, Worcester resident
9. Jorge Lorenzama, Worcester resident
10. William Coleman, Worcester resident
11. John Provost, Worcester resident
12. Sarah Assefa, Worcester resident
13. Grace C. Ross, Worcester resident
14. Kevin Ksen, Worcester resident

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

1.

Request City Manager provide the City Council with information concerning the Hillside beach operating expenses and re-opening data.

2.

Request City Manager provide the City Council with an update to the Worcester Common Restoration Project.

3.

Request City Manager keep the City Council apprised of the progress in the reconstruction of the Foley Stadium property.

4.

Request Superintendent of the Worcester Public Schools provide the City Council with the plan for usage of the fields at the renovated, reopened Foley Stadium as it relates to the use of the fields by community and other groups.