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ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Mel Getty: Co-Chair, Mike Cerna Co-Chair. Scott Vitias (Ball), Paul DeCloet,
Jane Ann McLean (Outdoor rink/Ball), Rosemary Dean (Fairboard), Joan Weston (Lake Lisgar),
Margaret Puhr: Secretary (Event Organizers)
Guest: Tracy Green (Fairboard)
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Rick Cox, Kinsmen Club, Rotary Club, Dog Park
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:37pm, by Co-chair Mel Getty.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Paul DeCloet
Resolution #1_
THAT the agenda as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee meeting of
April 9, 2018, be adopted. Carried.
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
4.1. Minutes of the Meeting of March 5, 2018
Moved By: Jane Ann McLean Seconded By: Rosemary Dean
Resolution #2_
THAT the Minutes of the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting of March 5,
2018 be approved. Carried.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Memorial Park Revitalization Committee
April 9, 2018
5:30pm
Marwood Lounge
45 Hardy Ave.
MINUTES
Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting Minutes, April 9, 2018 - 2 -
5. General Business & Reports
5.1. Staff update - absent
5.2. Outdoor Rink update – per attached document:
Moved by: Mike Cerna Seconded by: Paul DeCloet
Resolution #3_
THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Sub-Committee endorse the proposed Outdoor
Recreational Pad site plan as attached to be forwarded to the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Committee and Council for approval. Carried
5.3. Master Plan priorities review: document was reviewed item by item and priority
assigned to each item as follows: High, Medium, Low. The attached, prioritized list is to
be reviewed by each committee member and brought back to the next meeting to be
endorsed.
Noted by members: parking needs to be expanded around the park, the town should
include purchasing the two properties on Sanders Street adjacent to the park in the
Master Plan, focus on traffic flow to/from the park; ask the Director of Recreation and
Parks for the amount available in the budget for Memorial Park Master Plan
implementation to better decide on priorities.
5.4. Member updates: none.
6. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee will be on Tuesday May 1,
2018 at 5:30pm.
7. Adjournment
Moved By: Mike Cerna
Resolution #3
THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting of April 9, 2018 be adjourned at
8:05pm. Carried.
April 9/18
Update JL Scott McLean Outdoor Recreational Pad:
Location – see attached drawings & diagrams
Fundraising update :
Collected $193,240
Additional pledged $137,000
$330,240
In kind pledged – McLaughlins – dasher boards
- RIPCO – basketball standards & hockey nets
- 3 E Power Services & TA Thompson – light standards
Visual rendering – not completed yet
o attached work in progress from Southridge Rendering
Update & request to Town :
o Presenting update at Council meeting April 23rd
o Requesting council to allocate funds to revamp parking lots, sidewalks, asphalt
lanes surrounding the outdoor pad
o Ground breaking / site preparation mid July
Location:
Final Site Approval needed :
Kingston, ON 60 by 120 pad
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Memorial Park Master Plan implementation
Worksheet for the MPR sub-committee
Conceptual Plan Item Master Plan Status Next steps Priority
Remove the ball diamond at the south end of the race track and replace
with a new, smaller diamond (Little League size with grass infield) in the
space between the current softball and
hardball diamonds.
Altered. Rebuild and reposition
existing hardball diamond #1 as a
full-size (330’ @ centerfield) with a
clay infield and permanent pitcher’s
mound to accommodate all ages and
abilities.
LOW
Expand the existing softball diamond by moving the clay infield and
bleachers closer to the corner of Hardy Ave., and creating a larger outfield
area.
Abandoned. - No action required. N/A
Remove the existing race track and horse barn to make space for other
uses.
Adopted. This work has been
partially completed. The south
end of the track has been removed.
LOW
Add a new centralized field house between the three ball diamonds. The
building can include change rooms, offices, washrooms, storage, and a
concession stand.
Altered. This element has been
repositioned in the Master
Plan to reflect the recommended
change in diamond layout.
LOW
Remove the existing race track. New pedestrian paths can follow the
outline of the south half of the track, as a way of acknowledging and
paying homage to this former site
use.
Adopted. This work has been
partially completed.
LOW
Add a new fair building with a grandstand on the west side of the Lawn,
adjacent to the north-south roadway.
Altered. Livestock regulations
require multiple buildings to
ensure livestock health. Grandstand
component is not needed in this
location. North-south roadway will
be restricted to maintenance traffic
only.
Building item
North-south roadway item
LOW
HIGH
Re-grade the site to remove the raised berm at the south end of the race
track. This currently
creates a physical and visual barrier across the site.
Adopted. This work has been
completed.
NEW. Incorporate an outdoor
recreation pad on the west
edge of this area near to the existing
arena ice plant.
HIGH
The Bandshell is in a pedestrian plaza, where it can become a central focal
point on the site as
one of the first things visitors see when entering either from Sanders Street
or via the pedestrian bridge. The bandshell should be designed as a flexible
performance space that faces both the large Central Lawn and the smaller
Fairground space. For large events or concerts, the audience can assemble
on the Lawn; for more intimate performances or gatherings they can use
the plaza and Fairgrounds. It can also include spaces for dressing rooms
Altered. The location has been
shifted south. The Bandshell
has been completed.
N/A
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Conceptual Plan Item Master Plan Status Next steps Priority
and storage.
A new Fair Association Building, housing storage, office space, and a
concession stand, at the
south end of the Fairgrounds, adjacent to the new Waterpark entrance.
These functions are
currently housed in several buildings south of the arena. Removing the
existing structures and amalgamating them into one new building will free
up space to redevelop the area south of the arena into a more functional
parking lot or work yard.
Altered. The Fair Board prefers mid-
zone location near the
existing Office and snack bar.
Remove existing structures and
replace with one consolidated
building including amenities that can
be used to support the outdoor
recreation pad.
MEDIUM
Renovate
first
Add a number of smaller picnic shelters to this area, including two or three
arranged between the existing pavilion and the new fair building. These
can be used during the fair or other events as
vendor stalls or activity booths.
Altered. Retain existing pavilion. No
small shelters are
recommended for this area at this
time.
NEW. Incorporate picnic shelter
elements into the Bandshell
for multi-purpose use in between
events.
NEW. Designate north portion of the
picnic area as the Lions
Grove to reflect memorial trees
already in place and allow for future
plantings.
Lions Grove item
N/A
MEDIUM
Expand the Waterpark to the north, and consider adding a “lazy river” type
of feature.
Tabled. This requires further
discussion and feasibility study
before it can be confirmed.
Consider adding a free splash/spray pad area (adjacent to the existing
playground) for younger children.
Altered. No splash pad component.
Playground additions
should be designed to enhance
accessibility.
HIGH
Add a new entrance building facing the John Street entrance, including a
washroom serving other park users.
Adopted. The building should
incorporate elements to support
backstage requirements of the
bandshell.
LOW
Remove existing building or repurpose as a mechanical building for the
Waterpark.
Adopted. LOW
Create a new, larger parking area. Adopted. Phased implementation is
recommended in
conjunction with developing of the
South end, including removal of the
Crystal Palace but not
until appropriate alternate Fair
building is available.
HIGH
No
removal
of CP
Develop the site as a banquet / event facility, with a new four-season
structure featuring windows and a terrace overlooking the Lake, as well as
space for the Rowing Club.
CMP: Consult with the Rowing Club to determine their needs in terms of
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion
and feasibility study before they can
be adopted, altered or abandoned.
N/A
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Conceptual Plan Item Master Plan Status Next steps Priority
facilities and storage.
CMP: Renovate the surrounding grounds with gardens to create a
picturesque setting for wedding
photos. The existing dock can also be used for photos.
CMP: Add 90 degree accessible parking on the east side of Ross Street. For
large events, guests can use the parking lot by the Waterpark entrance.
CMP: Consider operating a nature interpretation / education centre out of
the new building.
CMP: Consider adding a roof-top observation platform overlooking both
the Waterpark and Lake Lisgar.
Add washroom facilities, either using a semi-permanent, portable trailer
structure, or a permanent structure with composting toilets.
Adopted. Development on this site
should include improved
washroom facilities.
LOW
Consider operating a nature interpretation and welcome centre at this
location.
Tabled. N/A
Add a cantilevered deck or terrace on the back of Gibson House,
overlooking the Lake.
Altered. Boathouse storage should
be incorporated under
elevated deck structure.
LOW
Create a new work yard with storage space for maintenance vehicles and
materials, south of the Arena in the space currently occupied by the Fair
and “Chicken Coop” Buildings. The Fair offices and other spaces can be
relocated to new buildings located by the Waterpark and/or the Central
Lawn, as outlined above. The Chicken Coop building is no longer in good
condition and should be removed.
Altered. Pigeon Barn to be
demolished and Fair offices
consolidated in new building near
existing location.
Pigeon bar item
Fair offices new building item
HIGH
LOW
Develop a wayfinding strategy that incorporates graphic elements into
signage at each entrance.
Adopted. HIGH
Name each entrance to establish an identity and give better definition. Adopted. HIGH
Develop a gateway / pedestrian plaza at the intersection of Lisgar and
Hardy, with benches and/or
feature walls, landscaping, and decorative paving.
Adopted.
LOW
Consider stone entrance pillars in this location to match the existing pillars
at the Sanders Street and Ross Street entrances.
Adopted. This will be the theme for
all entrances
LOW
Redevelop the south entrance of the Community Centre by: expanding and
pushing the upper terrace out towards Hardy St. to create a larger
gathering area; breaking up the long run of steps into smaller, more
manageable sections; adding landscaping between the various levels to
soften and reduce the visual impact of the large change in grade; and
providing an accessible ramp.
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion
and feasibility study before they can
be adopted, altered or abandoned.
N/A
Improve pedestrian accessibility and safety by creating a “naked street” or
“shared space” type of
pedestrian-vehicular interface between the entrance plaza and Hardy Ave.
This approach uses
techniques such as removing curbs and adding paving patterns and
bollards to create a space
where pedestrians have priority and vehicles are forced to slow down. In
N/A
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Conceptual Plan Item Master Plan Status Next steps Priority
this case it would
expand the Community Centre entrance courtyard out into the
streetscape, thereby increasing
the visibility of the entrance and improving the arrival experience.
Incorporate and encourage bicycle traffic into this area by providing
adequate bike parking (racks) and through shared space design strategies.
N/A
Reconfiguration of this entrance area may also provide an opportunity to
improve bus access.
N/A
Capitalize on the existing stone pillars at the Sanders Street entrance by
creating a more defined entrance plaza / turnaround area with
landscaping.
Adopted.
HIGH
Consider connecting the pillars with a decorative arch displaying the park
name.
Abandoned. - No action required. N/A
Remove the Crystal Palace building to open up views into the park and
create space for a new parking lot. Relocate Crystal Palace functions
(storage, events) to other buildings on site.
Adopted. Phased implementation is
recommended in
conjunction with developing of the
South end, including removal of the
Crystal Palace but not
until appropriate alternate Fair
building is available.
LOW
Create a formal parking area for the Waterpark, connected to the Sanders
Street entrance.
Adopted.
HIGH
Build a new entrance building for the Waterpark that faces the John Street
entrance and terminates the view into the park from John Street.
Adopted. LOW
Enhance the pedestrian arrival experience creating a small entrance plaza
around the existing stone pillars, including decorative paving and
landscaping.
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion and
feasibility study before they can be
adopted, altered or abandoned.
N/A
Include attractive entrance signage here, as well as on the pedestrian trail
leading into the park along the waterfront trail.
N/A
Coordinate landscaping improvements with redevelopment of the Summer
Place site, to create a seamless transition to the rest of the park.
N/A
Add perpendicular street parking to the east side of Ross Street. N/A
Redevelop and expand pedestrian entrance at the northeast corner of the
site. A cantilevered boardwalk over the ravine in this location may allow for
improved access without (or minimizing) encroaching on private property.
Adopted. A preliminary design has
been prepared.
MEDIUM
Use landscaping, signage, and paved surfacing to create a welcoming and
more visible pedestrian entrance at the bridge access point on Delevan
Crescent.
Adopted. A complete design has
been prepared.
Repair abutments/footings item only HIGH
Improve park visibility and presence on Broadway through better and
larger signage.
Adopted. The ravine property across
from Lisgar Avenue has
been selected as the preferred
location.
HIGH
Additional gateway and access opportunities on Broadway are possible if
the park boundaries are expanded through the acquisition of adjacent
Tabled for Council Review.
HIGH
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Conceptual Plan Item Master Plan Status Next steps Priority
properties.
Reconfigure existing lots where possible to maximize capacity (e.g. the
gravel lot off Hardy Ave., south of the Community Centre, and the lot
northeast of the Community Centre)
Adopted.
N/A
Expand existing lots where possible (e.g. the lot on Hardy Ave. adjacent to
the Skate Park).
Abandoned. With the Pump Track
addition there is no room to
expand this lot.
HIGH
Add new parking areas (e.g. between the Sanders Street and John Street
entrances, and adjacent to the baseball diamond northeast of the
Community Centre).
Adopted.
HIGH
Add handicapped parking spaces to the lot northeast of the Community
Centre.
Adopted. HIGH
Remove street parking in strategic areas along Hardy Ave. (especially west
of the Community Centre) to reduce roadway congestion.
Adopted. HIGH
Ensure lots are well signed and named to aid in orientation and locating
one’s car.
Adopted. HIGH
Review existing lighting of parking areas and add new lighting if needed. A
lighting study conducted by a qualified engineer will provide guidance on
the appropriate distribution and level of lighting required, as well as
recommend measures to reduce light pollution to neighbouring residential
properties.
Adopted.
HIGH
Re-align the north-south road east of the Community Centre to the east
and away from the
building, to allow for new landscaped areas to screen the building and
service areas.
Tabled.
N/A
Reduce the width of this roadway to two lanes only, thereby freeing up
space for landscaping
and pedestrian circulation.
Tabled.
N/A
Add a turnaround / passenger drop-off area at the Sanders Street
entrance.
Adopted. This has been incorporated
into the design of
the Gateway Garden at this
entrance.
Review closing of access road
LOW
Close Welding Street to vehicular traffic and use as a pedestrian link only. Adopted. This work has been
completed.
Consider providing additional gates in the fence along the north edge of
the site, to improve accessibility from the adjacent residential areas. This
would need to be approved by the adjacent property owners.
Adopted. Discussion with
landowners has begun.
LOW
Consider removing this fence altogether if an alternative security / access
control system is developed for paid events.
Abandoned. - No action required. N/A
Construct a network of pedestrian paths as shown on the Master Plan.
Main paths to be minimum 3m wide with asphalt or concrete surfacing to
allow access for maintenance vehicles, cyclists, skateboards, roller blades,
and scooters. Trails through naturalized areas may be narrower and
surfaced with bark chips or limestone screening.
Adopted.
MEDIUM
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Conceptual Plan Item Master Plan Status Next steps Priority
Establish a unified palette of site furnishings, including benches, trash
receptacles, and bike
racks, and provide more bench locations along pedestrian paths.
Adopted.
LOW
Consider a boardwalk link at the southeast end of the lake, connecting
Gibson House with
Delevan Crescent. This would effectively create a trail loop system around
the south end of
Lake Lisgar, with the pedestrian bridge closing the loop.
Tabled.
N/A
Consider a system of boardwalks extending out into the south end of Lake
Lisgar, providing
closer access to the water and bringing pedestrians away from traffic on
Park Ave and
Concession Street. This boardwalk can link up with the existing gazebo at
the south end of the lake. Providing additional controlled access to the
water in the form of boardwalks and
viewing platforms will also reduce user conflicts at the rowing club dock,
and help prevent erosion and other damage to sensitive shoreline areas.
Adopted.
VERY
LOW
Establish a north loop around Lake Lisgar, running from the pedestrian
bridge to Lisgar Ave
and/or the Rail Trail / Trans-Canada Trail, and back to the park via the
northeast pedestrian entrance.
Adopted.
LOW
Develop a trail loop naming system, with associated themes and
coordinated signage (e.g. the Turtle Trail, the Great South Lake Loop, the
Carolinian Trail).
Adopted.
LOW
Make the Trans-Canada Trail link more evident through improved signage
and trail maps.
Adopted. LOW
Measure path lengths and provide signage to indicate distance of travel for
joggers, walkers, and cyclists, and mark the pavement with distance
markers every 100 metres.
Tabled.
LOW
Consider a fitness trail loop, with high quality outdoor fitness equipment
appropriate for a
range of ages and abilities.
This recommendation has been
incorporated
into the Rotary Club’s planned
project near the Tennis Courts.
In
progress
Develop a coordinated system of wayfinding signage for both vehicular and
pedestrian traffic,
including park entrance signs, trail-head signs, interpretive /informational
signs and maps,
direction indicators, and parking lot signs.
Adopted.
MEDIUM
Expand the naturalized area along the north shore of the Lake (adjacent to
the baseball
diamond).
Adopted.
LOW
Consider placing priority on Carolinian and other native species. Adopted. LOW
Develop green “fingers” or planted areas extending into the park, following
pedestrian paths.
These will serve to connect site features and to define the different spaces
Adopted.
LOW
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Conceptual Plan Item Master Plan Status Next steps Priority
within the park.
Expand and diversify plantings along the north edge of the site (currently a
monoculture of
Norway Maples). This area can also be used for a memorial tree planting
program.
Adopted.
LOW
Remove existing ash trees. Adopted. This work has been
completed.
N/A
Add boardwalks at the south end of the lake. Adopted. LOW
Construct viewing platforms at the base of each bridge abutment, with
access steps and
railings, in conjunction with erosion mitigation measures such as
bioengineering, structural stabilization, and re-vegetation.
Adopted.
MEDIUM
Enhance views to the Lake in strategic locations (e.g. looking south from
the peninsula at the
north end of the lake) by removal and pruning of foliage.
Adopted.
N/A
Develop a nature interpretation program educational signage, brochures,
school field trip
programs, a website, and a smart phone app. For example, build on the
existing tree signage
program by creating a native/Carolinian tree walk along the Lake
highlighting various tree
species. Provide maps/brochures, information kiosks (the existing
electronic kiosk in the Community Centre could be used for this), and tree
identification signage.
Tabled.
N/A
CMP: Collect dissolved oxygen data in the deepest part of the lake from
before aeration begins until after the aerators are removed.
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion
N/A
CMP: Locate all aeration units to the south end of the lake in depths
greater than 3m. Aerators should be suspended above the sediments to
avoid re-suspension.
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion
N/A
CMP: Review the aeration process in the shallow lake waters to determine
impacts rooted plant growth and navigability for the rowers. Explore
alternatives to keep rowing lanes free of aquatic plants but encourage
rooted aquatic plant growth elsewhere in the lake.
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion
N/A
CMP: Implement a sampling program of the storm sewers. Samples should
be collected following rain events and efforts to collect flow data at the
same time would be helpful.
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion
N/A
CMP: Track sources on target outlets by sampling upgradient through the
sewer catchment.
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion
N/A
CMP: Create wetland or floating wetland islands at the target outlets to
assist in outlet treatment while sources are being tracked.
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion
N/A
CMP: While aeration can be effective means of controlling bottom water
anoxia and resultant algal blooms, long term solutions should be explored.
In particular, a review of the surface draw outlet structure to include a
bottom draw component to passively mix the bottom waters is an option.
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion
N/A
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Conceptual Plan Item Master Plan Status Next steps Priority
CMP: Review opportunities, effectiveness and funding approaches for
converting some of the Lake Lisgar output to a bottom draw system.
Tabled. These recommendations
require further discussion
N/A
CMP: Encourage natural surveillance of spaces by making them visible from
surrounding areas.
All Adopted.
LOW
CMP: Place seating and other amenities along pathways and in gathering
areas to promote legitimate site use and positive social interactions.
All Adopted.
LOW
CMP: Design lighting to eliminate blind spots, overly bright or glaring lights,
and deep shadows. Lower intensity, even light levels allow eyes to adapt
better to nighttime conditions.
All Adopted.
LOW
CMP: Place pathway lighting at heights that illuminate pedestrians’ faces.
All Adopted. LOW
CMP: Ensure vegetation does not block view lines or create potential
hiding places.
All Adopted.
LOW
CMP: Provide easy visual and physical access for police and / or security
personnel.
All Adopted.
LOW
CMP: Ensure any designated entry points are clearly defined and visible.
Use natural access control such as planting (e.g. thorny shrubs) to
discourage intrusion into inappropriate areas.
All Adopted.
LOW
CMP: Keep the site and facilities well maintained, in order to convey a
sense of community pride and ownership and discourage opportunistic
vandalism.
All Adopted.
HIGH
CMP: Use coordinated signage and furnishings to reinforce and delineate
territory and ownership.
All Adopted.
LOW