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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
Monday, February 10, 2020
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their regular meeting on January 13, 2020, at 5:30p.m. at the
Osage Centre.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Kevin Noel, Chairman Julia Jones, Parks & Recreation Director
Roger Hudson, Vice Chairman Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager
Kenneth Stilson, Secretary Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager
David Cantrell, Board Member Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Anne Dohogne, Board Member Stacey Welter, Administrative Coordinator
Pete Frazier, Board Member
Gunnar Knudtson, Board Member
Nick Snyder, Board Member
Beverly Evans, Board Member
Tracey Glenn, Board Member
Brad Labruyere, Park Board Liaison
Absent:
Daniel Presson, Councilman Liaison
1. WELCOME / INTRODUCTIONS
Chairman, Kevin Noel welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order. He welcomed Dr. Beverly Evans’
recreation capstone course. They introduced themselves and were able to ask questions when the meeting
was over. Director Jones also introduced Tamera Dorsee who is a junior at Central High School.
TTF Presentation: Director Jones mentioned Dan Presson would be speaking on this subject but was unable to
be at that meeting. She handed out a list of TTF 6 proposed projects. This tax is cash flow based and is focused
more on maintenance of roads versus new roads.
2. OLD BUSINESS
A. Approval Of Minutes
Kevin Noel asked for a motion to approve the January 13, 2020 minutes. Kenn Stilson
made a motion, seconded by Pete Frazier. All approved.
B. Aquatics Committee Update
Director Julia Jones began by saying they met today to refine the budget. They would like
to present this information on February 24th to the school board. The goal is to keep the
subsidy as low as possible. The Jefferson location could potentially break even within three
to five years. Questions were asked about the structure and timeline of Central Pool.
Director Jones stated the Jefferson pool would be constructed first and then Central Pool
would be renovated. They would be looking at every way to improve the facility with the
funds available. During the down time of the renovation, users would be able to utilize the
pool at the Jefferson location.
C. Lanzotti Proposal Status
No Update.
3. NEW BUSINESS
4. REPORTS
A. Parks and Recreation Project Updates
i. Capaha Park / Pond, Fort D, Indian Park, Downtown Restroom –
1. Capaha Park – Division Manager Brock Davis stated the amphitheater
improvements were currently under way. Plans for Cherry Hill are under
discussion. This summer they plan to take out the shelter and playground to
perform needed dirt work. This should not affect parking.
2. Fort D Roof Replacement – Manager Davis reported the work on this would be
completed by Memorial Day.
3. Restrooms – They will be placing two prefab restrooms at Indian Park and near
the Red House. They would like to have them installed by the spring.
4. River Heritage Museum – Improvements to that building would be coming
soon.
5. South Cape Parks – They are currently looking for property to these parks.
B. Golf Course Advisory Board
i. Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams reported it was a good winter. The
maintenance crew is getting ready for spring.
C. Tree Advisory Board
i. Beverly Evans reported they met today. They will be putting in fruit trees at Washington
Park Community Garden for Arbor Day. “Friends of the Park Day” is coming up on April
25th. They are applying for a trim grant to be used at Arena Park.
D. Red House Interpretive Center Committee
i. Director Julia Jones reported they had a retreat this past Saturday to discuss operations of
the Red House along with new ideas. They will have a Pre-Statehood theme for 2020, as
2021 is our Bi-Centennial.
E. Parks and Recreation Foundation
i. Cardinals Caravan – They had the 2nd biggest turn out since they began this event. It was a
great event!
i. Celebration of Youth Sports Awards Banquet – This was another successful event. They are
projecting to be up by $1000.00 in revenue this year.
i. Membership Program – The goal this year is $13,000.00 in revenue. Currently they have
sent our renewal letters, and finalizing the discount card.
F. Council Report
i. No Report
G. Monthly Staff Report/Calendar Update
i. Staff briefs were handed out to board members informing them of the upcoming events
and projects in the Parks & Recreation Department.
Upcoming Programs and Events
o Father Daughter Dance – February 15th
o Mom Son Game Night – February 22nd
o Health & Wellness Expo – March 7th
o Friends of Parks Day – April 25th
If anyone has groups that want to volunteer please contact
Brock Davis.
o All leagues will start kicking off for spring season
H. Other Items
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2020, at the Osage Centre.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with a motion from Beverly
Evans and seconded by Pete Frazier. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by:
Kenneth Stilson, Secretary