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Home My WebLink AboutParks.Minutes.04-10-2023CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Monday, April 10, 2023 Chairperson, Kevin Noel called the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting to order at 5:30 pm in the Osage Centre, Room 1A on April 10, 2023. Board Members Present: Kevin Noel, Chairperson Pete Frazier, Vice Chairperson Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Darrin Bruenderman Tamara Buck David Cantrell Anne Dohogne Lewis Jackson Hill Percy Huston Philip Moore Mark Stone Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present Doug Gannon, Director of Parks & Recreation Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator �r \ r A Fa)�(SY :Y 'r .. r �,9�Yt1 �' r ��Li' "'04- See%%% ... Chairperson Kevin Noel called the meeting to order and asked if everyone had a chance to look at March 13, 2023 minutes and if there were any changes to be made. No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved without opposition. In Old Business, Scott Williams provided an exhibit showing the proposed initial approval site for the concession stand and restroom project at Capaha Field. Restroom section of the building could be fenced off with a gate that could be opened for general public use when Capaha Field is not being used. The project will be a joint venture with Cape Catfish and Southeast Missouri State University. Southeast Missouri State University must also agree to replace the turf and part of the current fencing. After a lengthy discussion Kevin Noel asked for a motion to approve the location which was seconded. A verbal vote was taken and no one opposed. In New Business Doug Gannon narrated a PowerPoint presentation of the completed Capaha Park Project. Doug called special attention to the fact that six (6) Parks and Recreation employees are responsible for doing a lot of the work. Parks and Recreation has engaged Bowen Engineering to complete engineering work on the Cape LaCroix Trail in preparation to overlay the section of trail from Bloomfield Road to Shawnee Park. Jackson Hill suggested a barrier be installed along the trails to keep tree roots from damaging the path. Electricians will run power to the Shawnee Park Center and Sports Complex sign this week. Central Pool project is running on schedule Penny Williams reported Jefferson Pool Grand Opening was held April 8th & 9th There was a good turnout and tours of the facility were offered. Penny anticipated the painting at Cape Splash will be complete this week. The contractor will them move on to paint the Osage Centre. Doug Gannon reported Phase 2 of the Part -Time Staff Pay Plan was implemented April 1St making minimum wage now $12.00/hr. depending on position. Penny Williams added that summer staffing continues and there are always positions available. Jackson Hill, Tree Board Liaison shared the Tree Advisory Board planted 4 new trees on Arbor Day. Scott Williams needs 2 members from the Parks & Rec Advisory board and 2 members from the Parks & Rec Foundation to form a subcommittee to discuss FY24 projects and funding. Golf Course, Red House, & City Hall had no reports Next meeting will be Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Osage Centre at 5:30pm With no further business brought before the board, Kevin Noel accepted the motions and adjourned the meeting at 6:27pm. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, may, as a part of the regular or special Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, hold a closed session to discuss legal action, causes of legal action of litigation, leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate, hiring, firing, disciplining, promotion of personnel or employee labor relations, or confidential or privileged communications with its attorneys.. Specifically, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a closed session to discuss legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, property acquisition and personnel matters, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(2) and 610.021(3). �ea�ion 4�' 1 - r...)- « •CS�..::�-a�S:n�.aUY:s�.i:S: eRa�6, �.s. �.s:v'�m - �-,��i� CITYOfCAPE G I R A R D E A U PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT A picture is worth 1,000 words - r _ ,mss, 0 l What a great project! O Rose Garden WTI � tl § t°;�§ � §)� \ ±: /{ � � � \� ��:�� / � \ Che T r': - 4 x Che Thank you Park Maintenance Staff omow, �y��111K, lo,r, ..� r.:�•t� 11 � It Amphitheatre Interior — A Team Effort Trail Update I Trail Update F i( r•. - r. ..f:i.,� % 4!�,.Y ,. ,.I IS'f{�.� by 1 �' .✓'�4 �`� .. l What a great Facility! Orl Z-1 • l Rw J �'". ��'�c2" � .� �c-�'. '.•moi,= "-Js .�.e..J �. ---�,- - �y, ' „ wI _ '.,,pati �y-��+f3�$:- ��' �s..>c •f,.. -• - Thank you ! STAFF BRIEFS ADMINISTRATION I TRAILS I PARKS I PRS Capaha Park Master Plan - The Capaha Park Pond project is wrapping up. The boardwalk is complete and lights are being installed. Maintenance staff will finish up the last items, including placing of benches and trash cans; as well as seeding and distributing straw on the green space around the pond. Depending upon the level of the pond, they may lower the water level to do the plantings. The remaining items to be completed at Cherry Hill include the sidewalks, in the circle drive. The excavation of the Rose Garden is complete. Parks Maintenance staff will be installing retaining walls on the north side of the garden. • Jefferson School - Parks staff has begun construction of the park at Jefferson School. The park (located behind the pool) will include a playground, shelter, and restroom. CALENDAR April 1st I Egg Dive 1 Jeffer- son Aquatic Center April 2nd 1 Softball Clinic SportsPlex April 3 Start Smart Ten Begins 1 Arena Park Ten Courts April 41 Class B April 6 1 S.T.A.R. Spri Easter - BuillAr na i • Central Municipal Pool - Penzel Construction continues demolition on Central Municipal Pool as part of the renovation project. April 13 II • Friends of the Parks Day and the Great Cape Clean Up will be held on April 22nd Juicing of 1 and starts at 8:30 am at Capaha Park. Ancil Spei • American Battlefields Park Day at Fort D will be April 15th. ring Game, PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION AP'M • The 2023 Parks and Recreation Foundation Membership Program has kicked off. ball I Be a "Friend" of the Foundation! Discount cards are on sale now for $15, $25, $50, Park and $250 for individual, family and corporate membership packages. RECREATION DIVISION • Start Smart Baseball/Softball began April 4th. • Start Smart Tennis began April 3rd. • S.T.A.R. Bingo was a huge success. • S.T.A.R. Hopping Into Spring Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 6th at the 4H building/Arena fields. The Osage Centre will be hosting a Wellness Seminar, Juicing Fun! on April 13th. • Special Olympic Spring Games will be held on April 15th at Notre Dame. • The Spring Garage Sale Booth Drawing will be held on April 20th. JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE DIVISION Starting April 1st, the golf course will be open from 8 am until dusk. Starting May 1st, the hours will be 7 am to dusk. The 30th Annual Southern Open 4 Person Scramble will be held April 22nd. Regis- tration deadline is April 20th. www.cityofcape.org/parks J'w CITY Of CAPE Social Media: '4 ! G I R A R D E A U Cape Parks I Cape Splash I SportsPlex 9X PARS. UC REAI....11..T.CXT Jaycee Golf I RtCape Notre April 20 1 Sil " g G ; e I Booth Lottery "'ging, Osage Centre April 22 1 end of the Day & T ; a Cape Cle _ Up I Sta apaha Par April 22 0th n 0 ern Ope s Ma b Leag ren Par Sports mplex;,,j 1? i I Bike t Day 1 Are Courts 7 . AQUATICS DIVISION CENTRAL POOL • Closed for Renovations until Fall 2023 JEFFERSON POOL • The Egg Dive was held April 1 st as the first official event and was a huge success. • Official ribbon cutting will be held April 6th. • Lifeguards are needed! Certification classes will be held March 3rd - 5th, March 31st -April 2nd, May 5th - 7th and May 12th -14th. Friday classes are 4 pm - 8 pm and the following two days of classes are 8 am - 4 pm. There is a fee for these classes and spaces are limited to 10 participants. CAPE SPLASH Cape Splash will be opening for the season, Saturday, May 27. After hours and birthday party rentals for the 2023 season are being accepted. Cape Splash Season Passes are now regular price. Cape Splash is currently being painted by Slinkard Painting Company. It should be completed by the end of April. We'll begin to fill the pools the first part of May, starting with the lap pool. SHAWNEE PARK SPORTS COMPLEX DIVISION • The Spring Youth Soccer League finishes on April 15th, with over 700 participants. • The Boys Youth Baseball League Registration deadline was March 30th and the league will begin May 1st. • The Girls Youth Softball League season begins May 15th, with 250 participants. • The Travel Boys Baseball League season begins April 24th, with an estimated 15 teams participating. • The Travel Girl's Fast Pitch Softball League is now accepting team registrations. Registration deadline is May 5th. • Tournaments: • April 1 - 2 USSSA Girl's FP Softball Tournament • April 15 -16 Missouri USFA Border Wars • April 21 - 23 USSSA Girl's FP Softball Tournament • April 29 - 30 Spring Fling FASA Softball Tournament SPORTSPLEX DIVISION • SMASH Volleyball has approximately 300 participants in grades 3 - 6. Games start March 31st though April 28th. • Spring Indoor NFL Flag Football started March 31st and will continue through May 19th. There are 160 participants in grades 1- 4. • Tournaments: April 1- 2 Level 12 Backyard Bash Volleyball Tournament April 15 -16 Gateway Volleyball Regional Tournament April 22 - 23 Reebok Basketball Tournament April 29 - 30 SEMO Prep Basketball Tournament www.cityofcape.orglparks ' CITYo�CAPE Social Media: 000 GI R YRPN54 RECREATION DEPARTMENT Jaycee Golf I RtCape