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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks.Minutes.07-10-2023CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - Draft Monday, July 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 July 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 Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present Doug Gannon, Director of Parks & Recreation Kaed Horrell, Parks Division Manager Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator Penny Williams —Recreation Division Manager Scott Williams —Recreation Division Manager Absent Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison Chairperson Kevin Noel called the meeting to order and asked if everyone had a chance to look at the June 12, 2023 meeting minutes and if there were any changes to be made. No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved without opposition. Penny Williams introduced Molly Galik, New Marketing Coordinator and Scott Williams introduced Josh Meyer new Assistant Recreation Division Manager. Doug Gannon asked for any feedback from board members regarding the June Park Tour. The group felt the tour was worthwhile and everyone agreed to visit more parks next year. Aquatics Update — Penny Williams gave a rough number comparison of the past 5 years which indicated Cape Splash continues to bring in revenue (see attachment 3). Attachment 4 shows Jefferson Pool attendance revenue is on the rise. July 4t" Celebration Summary — Celebration was great. Highlight was the Naturalization Ceremony of 13 new US citizens Parks and Recreation staff gave updates on current and completed projects Big 3 PRS2 protects: Central Pool Renovation Recreation Trail between Bloomfield Road to Shawnee Park Renovation New Youth Sports Complex Other proiects: Shawnee Park Center Marque Sign is completed Estimated $41,000 to paint Arena exterior Osage Centre Painting Project is completed and turned out really good Ranney Park Improvements — Restroom and Playground have been ordered Jefferson Park Playground — Nearing completion Capaha Park Master Plan - Waiting for 6 benches and 3 trash cans & Capaha has been stocked with fish Capaha Park Tot Lot Renovation Golf Course Advisory Board — Shelter Funded through the foundation Penny Williams announced Mitchell Kramer starts Monday as the new Golf Course Manager Tree Advisory Board — Jackson Hill said the board did not meet this month however, the Major Champion Beech Tree at the River Campus cannot be saved and will be removed. Kaed Horrell reported the Red House Interpretive Center Committee met last Thursday. They want to use more interactive displays and would like the ability to accept electronic payments Parks & Recreation Foundation — Scott Williams / Penny Williams Foundation will vote this month on proposed FY2024 budget and Capital Projects Joint Committee Meeting approved $5,000 donation for Tot Lot $15000/year for 10 years for Capaha Concessions & Restrooms $15,000 for Central Pool Equipment $5,000 Cardio Equipment $16,000 for Shawnee Park Center P.A. system The TV Commercial is now running that highlights Parks and Recreation Month events and the foundation Southern Give Back promotion. 10th Annual Nightfall Glow Ball Tournament is scheduled for Aug 12 July is National Parks and Recreation Month. Penny Williams announced the theme is "Where Community Grows" and a special event will be Wednesday, July 12th at the Osage Centre. Doug Gannon responded to Tamera Buck's question about playgrounds that are handicap and special needs friendly. Doug reported new and renovated parks are being made handicap and special need friendly. Capaha and Arena have handicap adult swings. Capaha has interactive musical playground equipment and Jefferson Playground will also have some type of interactive equipment. Meeting was adjourned at 7:36pm. Next Board meeting will be Monday, August 14, 2023 The Park and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, may, as apart 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 ofpersonnel or employee labor relations, or confidential or privileged communications with its attorneys.. Specifically, the Park Submitted by Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator 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). Submitted by Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator