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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks.Minutes.08-14-2023CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Monday, August 14, 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 August 14, 2023. Board Members Present: Kevin Noel, Chairperson Pete Frazier, Vice Chairperson Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison 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 Scott Williams — Recreation Division Manager Nick Yaeger Josh Meyer Absent Darrin Bruenderman Tamara Buck Chairperson Kevin Noel called the meeting to order and turned the floor over to Josh Meyer who introduced new staff members Dionne Hoffineister, Recreation Coordinator and Hunter Briscoe, Recreation Specialist. Chairperson Noel then asked if everyone had a chance to look at the minutes from the July 10, 2023 minutes and if there were any changes to be made. No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved without opposition. Scott Williams and special guest Tyson Moyers gave a 6 month evaluation of the Cape Public Schools and Parks and Recreation Youth Intramural Program. The 2022-2023 season had participation growth of 265% (see attachment) over the 2021-2022 season. Cape Public Schools have agreed to expand the program to first and second graders. Josh Meyer said the partnership with Cape Public Schools Tyson Moyers worked very well. All kids that wanted to play were placed on a team. Nick Yaeger said the number of baseball teams increased in part because this year teams were by school grade rather than age. Kevin Noel commented the program far exceeded his expectations. The entire board was very impressed with the difference the program has made. Council Liaison, Nate Thomas requested this update be presented at the next City Council Meeting. Nate Thomas would also like to see a partnership between Parks and Recreation and Cape Public Schools to offer week long sports camps. Doug Gannon spoke about the Trail Improvement TAP (Transportation Alternative Program) Grant. An application has been submitted and Doug will keep the board apprised of the status. Project completion is scheduled for Spring of 2024 Jefferson Park Playground Ribbon Cutting will be Monday, August 21, 2023 from 11:30 am — 12:30 pm. Kaed Horrell invited all to attend. Scott Williams said The Babe Ruth World Series, Baseball 16-18 is underway at Capaha Park and Cape Central Ballfields. Day games are not well attended but night games will have many attending. Some International teams visited the SportsPlex for practice. Kaed Horrell said the restroom and playground have been ordered and delivery is expected for December 2023. Doug Gannon said the Rose Garden renovation is coming along with the sidewalk being poured. Several gardens clubs in the area have reached out to Doug requesting the name be changed to Botanical Rose Garden. Doug Gannon said the weather has been causing some delays but the metal building is up. The basin is going in and everything is going relatively smooth. Additional funds have been allocated to renovate the bathhouse. Grand Opening is projected for Spring 2024 The rain has caused a slowdown in the work at the Capaha Park Tot Lot. Kaed Horrell said that when the project is finished it will no longer flood Jackson Hill said the Tree Advisory Board met earlier that day. They evaluated trees around the courthouse and identified nine trees that need to be pruned or removed. One tree at Arena Park will be recommended for removal due to some tree rot at the base and the chance of property damage if it falls on its own. Kaed Horrell invited everyone to the Red House Interpretive Center Committee which will be hosting a concert this Wednesday. The Red House will receive half of the admission fee. The 20th anniversary celebration of the Red House Interpretive Center will be September 21, 2023 There were no reports from the Parks & Recreation Foundation, Nate Thomas for the City Council, and the Golf Course Advisory Board Upcoming board vacancies and appointments will occur this October. Chairperson Kevin Noel & Vice Chairperson Pete Frazier will be leaving the board having served their term limits. Dr. Beverly Evans is up for reappointment. Kevin will continue to run meetings through October. Kim Butler will distribute all prospective board member applications closer to the October meeting. If anyone is interested in being Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, contact Doug Gannon for more information. Recommendations will be presented to the City Council Next Board Meeting — Monday September 11, 2023 Submitted by Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator 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 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).