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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999(DRAFT) CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD JANUARY 11, 1999 The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on January 11, 1999 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Jay Knudson, Chairman Terry Ashby, Vice Chairman Rocky Hayes, Board Member Jay Crosnoe, Board Member Mike Kohlfeld, Board Member Rick Wieser, Board Member Larry Essner, Board Member Douglas Watson, Board Member Absent: Sheila Caskey, Secretary David Goncher, Board Member Mike Keefe, Board Member Dan Muser, Director of Parks & Recreation Penny Blandford, Recreation Supervisor Scott Williams, Recreation Supervisor Marcia Stone, Administrative Secretary Approval of the minutes for the December meeting was made with a motion from Larry Essner and seconded by Rocky Mayes. Motion passed. OLD BUSINESS A. Park Development Plan Director Moser informed the Board that a team has been formed of staff members: Park Supervisor, Mark Sullivan, Recreation Supervisors, Penny Blandford and Scott Williams; Recreation Coordinators, Brock Davis, Doug Gannon, and Sabrina Talc and Park Foreman Drew Dietz to draft recommendations for park development. The Park Development team will present their recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's Park Development Committee for further study. The goal is to have development plans in place when funding becomes available. The parks will be reviewed in small groups at a lime. NEW BUSINESS A. Winter/Spring Brochure The Board Members commended the staff on the Wimer/Spring Brochure recently published in the Southeast Missourian. REPORTS A. Restroom Renovations Director Moser reported that the exterior renovations of Capaha and Arena Park bathroom have been completed. Work is now proceeding on the inside work. B. Capaha Lagoon Reports were noted that individuals were ice skating on Capaha Lagoon. Signs are posted that "No Ice Skating is Allowed". PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORV BOARD JANUARY 11, 1999 PACE 2 C. Osage Community Centre Due to the ice storm, Osage Community Centre was closed for open gynr this last Saturday, January 9, 1999. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m, by a motion from'ferry Ashby and seconded by Mike Kohlfeld. Motion passed. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone, Administrative Secretary (DRAFT) CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 9, 1999 The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on February 9, 1999 at the Osage Community Centre. Present: Terry Ashby, Vice Chairman Jay Consume, Board Member Rocky Hayes, Board Member Mike Kohlfeld, Board Member Larry Essner, Board Member Mike Keefe, Board Member Absent: Jay Knudlson, Chairman Sheila Caskey, Secretary David Goncher, Board Member Douglas Watson, Board Member Rick Wieser, Board Member Dan Moser, Director of Parks & Recreation Scott Williams, Recreation Supervisor Marcia Stone, Administrative Secretary Vice Chairman Terry Ashby opened the meeting requesting approval of the January minutes. Approval of the minutes for the January meeting was made with a motion from Mike Kohlfeld and seconded by Larry Essner. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS A. Park Development Director Muser reported an article has recently been published in the Southeast Missourian in regards to the Park Development Team's progress of the plans for our parks. A proposal from the team will be presented for the Board's review and input within the nest few months. OLD BUSINESS A. Capaha and Arena Park Restrooms Director Muser reported that the targeted completion for the Capaha Restroom renovation is prior to Southeast Missouri State University's fust baseball game on February 20th. The Arena restroom should be completed shortly afterwards. The staff will plan a Spring tow of the parks in April or May. REPORTS A. Department Activities Director Muser reported that the park maintenance crew has also been cutting stumps out with a stump grinder. The recreation division had a very successful and popular Super Kids Race this past weekend. Also, the department sponsored a trip to the St. Louis Blues Hockey game. Over 40 Blue enthusiasts boarded the bus to St. Louis Saturday. The Garage Sale for scheduled for May 22" has already sold out. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 9, 1999 PAGE The A. C. Brace Arena renovation will begin this spring. The staff will present a drawing of the plans at a future meeting. B. Skateboard Park Rocky Hayes presented an article entitled, "Skateboarders Gel a Park of Their Own," USA Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Board members present concurred the need for a place for the skateboarders to go. The staff will have their recommendation for a skateboard site included in the Park Development Plan. Director Moser informed the members that, Skateboard Representative Greg Tlapek is seeking funding to help develop a skateboard park. C. Hiking Biking Trail The State Department of Transportation has the plans for the last phase of the hiking/biking trail from Brink Street to Shawnee Park. Upon their approval, this phase will be bid out and the targeted completion will be late summer for the trail to extend from Osage Park to Shawnee Park. The new bridge on Hopper Road is scheduled for the end of August. The trail will be closed at that time. The completion of the bridge. When the bridge is completed, the hiking/biking trail will go underneath the bridge on Hopper Road. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. by a motion from Larry Essner and seconded by Mike Keefe. Motion passed. Respectfully su milted, Marcia Slone, Administrative Secretary (DRAFT) CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MARCH 8,1999 The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on March 8, 1999 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Terry Ashby, Vice -Chairman Sheila Caskcy, Secretary Rocky Hayes, Board Member Mike Kohlfeld, Board Member Rick Wieser, Board Member Mike Keefe, Board Member Douglas Watson, Board Member Jay Crosnoe, Board Member Absent Jay Knudtson, Chairman David Goncher, Vice Chairman Larry Essney Board Member Dan Muser, Director of Parks & Recreation Penny Blandford, Recreation Supervisor Scott Williams, Recreation Supervisor Marcia Stone, Administrative Secretary Guest: City Manager Michael G. Miller Lana Johnston, Southeast Missourian Secretary Sheila Caskey opened the meeting at 5:40 p.m. requesting approval of the February meeting minutes. Approval of the minutes was made with a motion from Mike Kohlfeld and seconded by Jay Crosnoc. Motion passed. GUEST: CITY MANAGER MICHAEL G. MILLER City Manager Michael G. Miller was present for his annual visit with the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. He explained that the purpose of the Advisory Board and Commission Handbook that was distributed is a guide for the advisory boards and commissioners within the city. He invited the Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to give a (5) five minute presentation to the City Council summarizing the board's goals and functions. He commended the board members for their dedication and efforts to promote improvements for the Parks and Recreation Department and the City. Mr. Miller answered questions that the members had concerning the Capital Improvement Budget. He explained that the five year budget plan for the city in priority order is: To increase the employee salary to state average level. (We are at the final increase this year on upgrading salaries.) Upgrade the maintenance equipment within the city. (Upgrading of equipment should begin this next year.) Capital Improvements. ( Majority of improvements are dictated from grants and bonds.) Mr. Miller stated that our parks are above average compared to similar cities our size, with the addition of Shawnee Park Sports Complex, Osage Community Centre and the hikinglinking trail. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MARCH 8, 1999 PAGE OLD BUSINESS A. Park Reslrooms Capaha and Arena park restroom renovations were delayed due to shipment of parts. However, the project should be completed this month. B. Hiking/Biking Trail Director Moser reminded the board members that the bridge construction work at the Hopper Road will force closing the hiking/biking trail at that intersection soon. Signs will be posted at Osage and Rodney Street entrance to the trail warning that the trail is closed at the Hopper Road intersection. The construction is expected to continue through the summer. NEW BUSINESS A. Mark Sullivan Director Moser announced that Park Supervisor Mark Sullivan resigned from the Parks & Recreation Department to accept a position with Procter & Gamble. The department will be advertising soon for this Position. B. May Retreat Director Moser informed the members that tentative plans are made for a tour/picnic of Delaware, Casquin Parks and any other requested park sometime in May. Members were encouraged to make their request for parks to visit. C. Friends of the Parks Day Everyone was reminded to attend and/or participate at the Friends of the Parks Day on April 17. D. MPRA Conference Director Moser and several staff members attended the Missouri Parks and Recreation Association Conference in Columbia, Missouri last week. Board Member Rocky Ilayes also attended the conference as a representative for the Urban Forestry Conservation. Several ideas were obtained from onsite tours and related to the board. A skateboard park plan packet from the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will be forwarded to our department to be used in our park development plans. OTHER BUSINESS Recreation Supervisor Penny Rlandford reported that Osage Community Centre has been widely used from all ages within the city. The meeting rooms are continually rented and the main floor rental is increasing. '[here bring no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. by a motion from 'ferry Ashby and seconded by Mike Keefe. Motion passed. Respectfully V mired, /d �'a ,cz r/ �INarcia Stone, Administrative Secretary (DRAFT) CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AUGUST 9, 1999 The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on August 9, 1999 at the Osage Community Centre. Present: Jay Knudtson, Chairman Terry Ashby, Vice -Chairman Sheila Caskey, Secretary Larry Essner, Board Member Rocky Hayes, Board Member David Goncher, Board Member Mike Keefe, Board Member Mike Kohlfeld, Board Member Douglas Watson, Board Member Jay Crosnoe, Board Member Rick Wieser, Board Member Absent Dan Muser, Director of Parks & Recreation Penny Blandford, Recreation Supervisor Scan Williams, Recreation Supervisor Brock Davis, Park Supervisor Marcia Stone, Administrative Secretary Guest: Narvol Randal, Municipal Band Chairman Ron Null, Municipal Band Director Chairman Jay Knudtson opened the meeting at 5:32 p.m. Approval of the July 12, 1999 minutes was made with a motion from Rick Wieser and seconded by Larry Essner. Motion passed. GUEST: NARVOL RANDOL AND RON NULL—MUNICIPAL BAND Municipal Band Chairman Narvol Randal and Municipal Band Director Ron Null came before the board to personally thank the board and the Parks and Recreation Department for the lighting project improvements that was made this spring. They also acknowledged the great working relationship they had with Director Moser on their needs. They also gave a brief summary of the bands history and activities. GUEST: MIKE DUNAWAY—CAPE YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL—ABSENT Cape Youth Tackle Football Representative Mike Dunaway was not present. Director Moser informed the board that the football league had inquired on using Osage Park again this year for their games. Rick Wieser made a motion to allow the Cape Youth Tackle Football Association to use the Osage Park for their 1999 season, taking in consideration of an alternate site for the conflicting dales as submitted by the Osage Community Centre Facility Director. Terry Ashby seconded the motion. Motion passed. A representative of the football league will be requested to be available at the next board meeting PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AUGUST 9, 1999 PAGE OLD BUSINESS A. Cape LaCroix Trail Director Moser informed the board that a survey was conducted by a Southeast Missouri State University class on the use and needs of the hiking/biking trail. Two hundred and eighty-three individuals were surveyed over a 35 hour period including the weekend. Positive comments were received from all that were surveyed. The class would like to purchase bald cypress trees and a plaque in recognition of their involvement. I he bid opening will be the end of August on the restroom and parking lot at the Cape Woods section of the trail. The Brink Street to Shawnee Park section of the trail has been completed. The bridge at Hopper Road is scheduled for completion the end of September. The Missouri Urban Community and Forestry Advisory Council, a regional advisory for the Missouri Department of Conservation will be applying for the Show Me Trees Program which provides trees for public use. The grant will provide 500 trees along the trail. Several organiZations, including the Tree Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee and other civic groups will be invited to participate in the plantings. B. Osage Flag Pole Combined donations from the American Legion Post 63, VFW Post 3838, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16, Joint Veterans Council and Herb Nance purchased the Flag pole for the Osage Community Centre. A photo appeared in the Southeast Missourian. OTHER BUSINESS Recreation Supervisor Scott Williams informed the members that the Shawnee Park Sports Complex had 92 teams this year including the Church League and Girl's Fast Pitch Leagues. The complex has had six consecutive weekends of state, regional and local tournaments. Chairman Knudtson commended Scott Williams on the excellent way he has compiled the representatives together to form the Softball Committee to address the policies and needs of the complex. Director Dan Maser informed the members that the renovation of the A. C. Brase Arena inside restrooms is scheduled to be completed prior to the fair. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by a motion from Terry Ashby and seconded by Sheila Caskey. Motion passed. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone, Administrative Secretary (DRAFT) CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU PARES AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD September 13, 1999 The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on September 13, 1999 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Jay Knudlson, Chairman Teny Ashby, Vice -Chairman Sheila Caskey, Secretary Rocky Hayes, Board Member Mike Keefe, Board Member David Goucher, Board Member Jay Closure, Board Member Mike Kohlfcld, Board Member Rick Wieser, Board Member Absent: Larry Essner, Board Member Douglas Watson, Board Member Dan Moser, Director of Parks & Recreation Penny Blandford, Recreation Supervisor Scott Williams, Recreation Supervisor Brock Davis, Park Supervisor Marcia Slone, Administrative Secretary Guest: Chairman Jay Knudtson opened the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Mike Kohlfeld made a motion to approve the August minutes. Sheila Caskey seconded the motion. Motion passed. OLD BUSINESS A. Park Development Plan Director Dan Moser informed the board that enlarged aerial photos of the parks will be used for future park development plans. Park Development Foundation Sub -Committee Members Bob Basler, Jim Grebing, Jay Knudtson, Dan Moser and Park & Recreation Advisory Member Rick Wieser are meeting with a potential donor. NEW BUSINESS A. Personnel Appointments Director Moser announced that Jennifer Phillips is the new Recreation Programmer at the Shawnee Sports Complex replacing Kaed Howell. She is in charge of all concession, vending operations and assists in leagues and special events for the department. Mr. Moser also announced that Recreation Secretary Natalia Cissell has accepted a promotion with the Finance Department at City Hall as a Customer Service Representative. The department will be accepting applications for her replacement. B. Time Capsule Mr. Moser invited the board members to attend the burial of the time capsule sponsored by the Southeast Missourian that will take place at 6:00 p.m. on September 14, 1999 in front the A. C. Braze Arena. Items buried in the capsule will remain there for 50 years. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER I3, 1999 PAGE Other Business Park Board Member Rick Wieser was concerned about the Kingshighway entrance to the trail that pedestrians have been using. Director Moser will look into getting a sign for "Authorized Use Only" to be placed at the entrance. Reports Recreation Supervisor Penny Blandford reported that the department is offering a new program called "Star" which is targeted toward the therapeutic groups or individuals in our area. A monthly event is scheduled each month for this special group of individuals. Recreation Supervisor Scott Williams reported that the Shawnee Sports Complex Committee end of the season meeting was well received with some very constructive criticism and praises on how the season went. Brock Davis, Park Supervisor informed the members that the park crew has recently installed a merry-go- round at Cherokee Park and park benches on the trail from a donation from the Excelsior Optimist Club. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m. Respectfully submits Marcia Slone, Administrative Secretary (DRAFT) CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD December 13, 1999 'Fhe Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on December 13, 1999 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Jay Knudtson, Chairman Terry Ashby, Vice -Chairman Sheila Caskey, Secretary Mike Kohlfeld, Board Member Rocky Mayes, Board Member Mike Keefe, Board Member David Goncher, Board Member Jay Continue, Board Member Rick Wieser. Board Member Absent: Larry Essner, Board Member Douglas Watson, Board Member Dan Muser, Director of Parks & Recreation Penny Williams, Recreation Supervisor Scott Williams, Recreation Supervisor Brock Davis, Park Supervisor Marcia Stone, Administrative Secretary Guest: Chuck Meyer, CAYSA President lean Aslinger, CAYSA Vice -President T. Scott Tuft, CAYSA Secretary/Registrar Howard Aslinger, CAYSA Treasurer Chairman Jay Knudtson opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. requesting the approval of the November minutes. Jay Crosnoe made a motion to approve the minutes as mailed. Terry Ashby seconded the motion. Motion passed. GUEST: A. Howard Aslinger— Cape Area Youth Soccer Association Cape Area Youth Soccer Association Treasurer Howard Aslinger thanked the city for the cooperation over the years on past projects and the newly constructed Showcase Field. A copy of soccer field improvements funded from tournaments, sponsors, and the city was distributed to the board. President Chuck Meyer informed the board that 900 children participate in the recreational leagues each season. Two select tournaments and two recreational tournaments held each year average 65-80 teams each. Upcoming improvements will be placing more fences along the creek side. Suggestion was made to pave or blacktop the main parking lot and light additional fields. Chairman Knudtson commended CAYSA on their ongoing commitment to raise funds for the improvements of the soccer facilities. OLD BUSINESS A. Adult Tackle Football League The Parks and Recreation Department Staff made the following recommendations for the Adult Tackle Football League: PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD DECEMBER 13, 1999 PAGE I. Liability insurance requirement 2. A schedule of practices and games 3. Location of games and practices to be between ballfields H I I and #12 at Arena Park. Director Maser will keep the board informed of the progress of the league formation. 13. MASTER PLAN Jay Knudtson, Mike Kohlfeld and Ferry Ashby will represent the subcommittee to review the Master Plan for the Parks and Recreation Department. 'f he sub -committee will have their first meeting in January with the Staff Parks Development Committee for background information and the tabulation of the citizen surveys. Other board members were encouraged to express their suggestions to the sub -committee representatives. The sub -committee will assess the surveys, review the information and present their recommendations for the board to prioritize. Updates from the sub -committee meetings will be forward to other board members. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers David Goncher representing the nominating committee made a motion to retain the present slate of officers for 2000. Mike Kohlfeld seconded the motion. Motion passed. "I'he 2000 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Officers are: Jay Knudtson, Chairman Terry Ashby, Vice -Chairman Sheila Caskey, Secretary REPORTS A. Recreation Supervisor Penny Williams Recreation Supervisor Penny Williams informed the board that Osage Community Centre has had large bookings scheduled every weekend from the last weekend in November to the weekend before Christmas. 'I he largest banquet scheduled will be TG USA with 1400 attending. She announced that the W inter/Spring Brochure will be published in the Southeast Missourian on January 7, 2000. The newly acquired Girls Basketball League has 45 teams registered with more teams interested. B. Recreation Supervisor Scott Williams Recreation Supervisor Scott Williams reported that the carpeting will be installed in the offices and lobby at the A. C- Brute Arena this January along with rubberized material for the steps leading to the main floor. The entrance marquee sign will be getting a faccliR. The A. C. Burse Foundation received $15,000 from the Southeast Missouri District Fair Association towards the renovation project. The department will be sponsoring their annual St. Louis Blues Trip on the third week in January PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD DECEMBER 13, 1999 PAGE C. Park Supervisor Brock Davis Park Supervisor Brock Davis stated that the Parks Division staff is continuing their projects Of oTairing the roofs on the BandsheII, picnic shelters and a variety of other park maintenance projects. Other Reports Rocky Hayes reported thejoint committee of the Conservation Department/County and SEMO University are considering tying the proposed Nature Centre into the Cape La Croix recreational trail. There being no further business, David Gunther made a motion to adjourn with 'I erry Ashby's second. Motion passed. Respectfully submitted, '✓,�Cuf� �xri Marcia Stone, Administrative Secretary