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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, February 14, 2022
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their regular meeting on February 14, 2022, at 5:30p.m.
at the Osage Centre.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Kevin Noel, Chairman Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager
Tracey Glenn, Vice Chairman Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager
David Cantrell, Board Member Doug Gannon, Parks and Recreation Director
Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Brad LaBruyere, Board Member Misty Hess, Administrative Coordinator
Chatez Robinson, Board Member
Pete Frazier, Board Member
Mark Stone, Board Member
Lewis Jackson Hill, Board Member
Dan Presson, Council Liason
Darrin Bruendermann, Board Member
Absent:
Anne Dohogne, Board Member
WELCOME
Chairman Noel called the meeting to order and provided his feedback on the process of our nominations
for board members going to City Council. He stated that council did review the notes and context
regarding nominations presented and he felt that the board’s process was appreciated by the council.
Chairman Noel then introduced new Board Member- Darrin Bruendermann and new Recreation
Coordinator, Garrett Laramore.
OLD BUSINESS
A. MINUTES
Chairman Noel requested the approval of the January 10, 2022, minutes. Dave Cantrell made a motion;
seconded by Beverly Evans to approve the minutes. Motion passed with no one opposed.
B. AQUATICS UPDATE
Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams reported that the Jefferson project is continuing to
progress despite some weather delays. They are continuing to work out the agreement with the school
system. She also stated that an RFQ would be coming out soon for the work on Central Pool.
Chatez Robinson asked about touring the new Jefferson Pool and a discussion was had about touring all
of the park locations in lieu of April or May’s meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
A. CROSS COUNTRY COURSE PRESENTATION
Chairman Noel and Recreation Division Manager Scott Williams introduced Ryan Lane SEMO head cross
country coach and Ryan Kelpe, Missouri Running Company. They presented the potential plans for a
cross country course at Osage. They covered the benefits to the community and detailed the course as
follows:
Start Line: 200 meters
Finish Line: 100 meters
Outer Loop: 1,440 meters
Expanded Loop: 1,609 meters (1 full mile)
Finish Loop: 830 meters
Expanded Finish Loop: 1,100 meters
5k Loop: 1,800 meters
Course Options:
3k – Start + Expanded + Expanded Finish + Finish
4k – Start + Outer Loop + Outer Loop + Finish Loop + Finish
5k – Start + 5k Loop + 5k Loop + Expanded Finish + Finish
6k – Start + Expanded Loop + Expanded Loop + Expanded Loop + Finish Loop + Finish
8k – Future Course development if deemed advantageous to expand.
REPORTS/PROJECT UPDATES
A. PARKS & RECREATION PROJECT UPDATES
Parks Division Manager Brock Davis reported that the Jefferson Pool and Park project is moving along.
He handed out photos and plans. He said much of the dirt work was being done now. The park will have
an ADA accessible playground system, a 20 x 30 shelter and restroom. He also gave an update on
Capaha. The new restroom should be here Thursday and in place but not useable for a while until all
connections are in place. The bids for Capaha pond are due in shortly. He also reported that there has
been a significant amount of vandalism occurring at Capaha. He also stated the Missouri Department of
Conservation has approved our request and will provide 50% matching funds for approved expenses.
The bridge timbers are in for the trail bridge behind Schnuck’s and those would be replaced soon. The
pickle ball courts will have the fencing placed by Nip Kelly as weather warms and painting will be
finished after fencing is up. The improvements to the Golf Course have been approved. This will include
a shelter addition, new pad and outdoor kitchen area.
B. TREE ADVISORY BOARD
Beverly Evans said there was no report as they did not meet.
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C. RED HOUSE INTERPRETIVE CENTER COMMITTEE
Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams reported that a retreat would be held this weekend.
D. PARKS & RECREATON FOUNDATION
Recreation Division Manager Scott Williams reported that the foundation was expanding in membership
from twelve members to fifteen. Scott Blank, Stacey Cantrell and Percy Huston have been approved to
start in April 2022. The 2022 membership campaign letters will go out soon. The membership
committee will be setting new goals at their next meeting. The Celebration of Youth Sports Banquet had
500+ people in attendance and awards were given in four special categories.
E. CITY/COUNCIL REPORT
Council Liaison Daniel Presson thanked the Parks department for their help in getting things moved from
the old City Hall to the new City Hall. He said that the reorganization of some bonds was discussed at
last council meeting. This would save the city a lot of money. He also reminded everyone of the
upcoming Mayoral elections.
F. MONTHLY STAFF REPORT/CALENDAR UPDATE
Staff Briefs were handed out to the board members informing them of the upcoming events and
projects in the Parks & Recreation Department through February 2022. Recreation Division Manager
Penny Williams reminded everyone to purchase their Father/Daughter Dance tickets. Parks Division
Manager Brock Davis announced that Keep Cape Beautiful will be touring every ward in the fall. Ward 1
was most improved for trash this year.
B. NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next board meeting will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Osage Centre.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the board, Dave Cantrell made a motion to adjourn the
meeting; seconded by Pete Frazier. Motion passed with no one opposed. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by:
Misty Hess