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Thursday, May 3,2001
A meeting of the Brookings Advisory Committee for People who have Disabilities
was held on Thursday, May 3, 2001 at 8:00 a.m. in Brookings City Hall. Members
present: Lynda and Allen Muller, Dona Kornbaum, David Bertelson, Emily
Bennett, Kurt Cogswell, Nancy Hartenhoff, Marla Muxen,, and Roger Seas. Kay
Cutler, Amy Fry, Sue Parrott was absent.
Chairman Cogswell called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. The agenda was
adopted as printed. The April 5, 2001 minutes were approved.
Schedule next meeting — Friday, June ls' at 9:30 a.m.
Announcements/Correspondence/Calendar
May 3 — Noon Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
May 7— 9 am Budget Subcommittee, City Hall
May 9 —11-3 Local Affiliate Training, Chamberlain
June 8 2002 Budget proposal deadline
June 27 - 6:30 pm Board Training, City Hall
July 6 2002 Budget proposal & financial information deadline
July 23 — 5:30 pm Presentation of ABLE Award
July 24 ADA Anniversary
Correspondence: SDCCD April 5th
Local Affiliate Link Newsletter — SSA Pilots a New Service Position —
Employment Support Representative
Correspondence: Board of Vocational Rehabilitation Board Nominees
Developing an Effective Dissemination Plan (available to check out)
Soccer Field Site Plan.
Allyn Frerichs, Park and Recreation Superintendent, was present to review the
revised soccer complex plans. They decide to extend the sidewalk path to connect
all areas. The path will be 60 inches wide. There will not be any berms in the
design. There are not any details yet for the future seating at Field E. He is not sure
if they will utilize elevated bleachers or an elevated walkway with sloped dirt. He
checked with the Soccer Association about where players and coaches stand on the
sidelines and found that they don't stand in any particular location. Spectators
seating will only be on one side of the fields with the exception of Fields B and I
that will have access on both sides. The accessible walking paths will also tie into
the citywide bike trail system.
Thornes reported the following information: Representatives of the Access Board
said because the "Recreation Guidelines" are a proposed rule, the Access Board
recommended speaking with the Dept. of Justice as to how to interpret
application of the rules in absence of an actual standard. They advised that in
the absence of a rule, we should take each specific element and apply the
standard that is most like it and to the most extent feasible. He recommended
speaking to Peggy Greenwell, Access Board, who worked as the primary
person to developing the outdoor regulatory negotiations.
Kathy O'Connell, Department of Justice, was provided with an outline of the
proposed soccer field project and she was asked for guidance in interpreting
application of the rules in the absence of any actual outdoor standards. She said
review what standards are enforceable. Do any of the standards apply with
what we are doing? For example, the path of travel connecting accessible
features must be proper standards (36", firm, stable and slip resistant). These
are not accessible features but the path is required for providing access to
programs. Paths would not be required under this rule to the grassy areas where
people travel because it is not an accessible area. Make sure people can leave the
path easily with a beveled edge onto flat grass. Under the current law paths to
the sidelines would not be required. Paths to any seating areas or other
accessible features would be required. However, from a Title II (governmental
entities) program access point of view, in addition to architectural standards,
local governments must make all programs, services and activities accessible.
An example she cited was if the law only required a parking lot have 5 accessible
spaces in a title II facility but there was demand for more, the local government
must meet the need and provide more spaces. If demand dictates more is
needed to make the program accessible the same rule would apply, for the soccer
fields, architecturally we are okay with paths to fields. However, from a program
access point of view, there is a good argument to be made that paths are needed
wherever people are watching the sport (spectator or players). You wouldn't
want hard surfaces (concrete) immediately adjacent to the field of play. Players
could get hurt. Watching the sport would be considered accessing a local
government program. To be safe, paths to spectator areas and sidelines is a
good idea. They like the recycled materials like seen on tracks. It is firm, stable
and slip resistant and fits in nicely with the environment.
Peggy Greenwell left a voice mail message with Thornes saying that the
guidelines are intended to require an accessible route to the area of sport activity
— boundary of the soccer field, definitely requires accessible route to any fixed
seating areas for spectators and also to team player seating areas with fixed
seating. The route must get to the area.
Jeff Munce, Sioux Falls ADA Coordinator, said the City did not receive any
specific direction from DOJ with respect to soccer fields. They provided a 60
inch path where anyone else would stand for the new fields only. With the old
fields they make arrangements to switch fields if an accommodation is requested.
He noted that all new sports fields except for one is fully accessible. All areas can
be reached by hard path. Their paths provide access to each field for viewers but
not for coaches.
The paths connect the fields but do not provide integrated spaces in the spectator
area. Frerichs suggested widening the path to 10 feet in places with designated
accessible seating marking on the path. He also suggested two fields have
accessibility to the coaching area (B & 1). Grading will begin on the fields in
June.
Revised Ice Arena Plan.
Status of concession area? It is still in the plan. There was discussion about
removing it but the bids came in low enough to keep it. No changes in design.
Seating clarification? One entire side of the primary rink seating has been
removed. The design of the other side will remain intact. The seats are new (not
Larson's). They plan to move in 10 row aluminum bench seats set on a
platform just like Frost Arena. They must be elevated to see over the boards.
They plan to modify to leave notches for wheelchairs spaces similar to the
Multiplex. The practice rink seating is from Larson's. The accessible seating
areas were located on either side of the bleachers.
Family restroom idea? Frerichs was excited about the idea and will pursue it.
Assistive Listening System? No changes.
City Hall/Police Department Entrance. Gregg Jongeling, City Engineer, presented
seven conceptual designs for an accessible entrance to the City Police Department
and City Hall. He plans to obtain cost estimates to submit a budget request to the
City Manager.
ABLE Awards. Members were asked to notify Thornes of their nominations no
later than May 23rd in order to make arrangements to visit the site on June Ist.
Nomination suggestions: Perkins, Caf6 Ruby, Bagel Works.
ADA Anniversary Activities (Workshop, Marquees, Article, PSAs)
Marquees (Cutler is working on this project)
Brookings Register Article (Cogswell will contact John Kubal)
Workshop (Cogswell will contact Jeff Hayne)
PSAs (Thornes will review materials)
Summer Arts Festival. No report.
2002 Budget Discussion. The budget subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, May 8t"
to develop a draft budget narrative proposal for review at the June meeting. The
subcommittee plans to present an increase in the amount requested.
City ADA Coordinator's Report. No report.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Submitted by Shari Thornes, City Clerk