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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks.MInutes.09-11-2023CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - Approved Monday, September 11, 2023 Board Members Present: Kevin Noel, Chairperson Pete Frazier, Vice Chairperson Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Tamara Buck 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 Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator Absent Darrin Bruenderman Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison David Cantrell Chairperson Kevin Noel called the meeting to order at 5: 30pm and turned the floor over to Penny Williams who introduced new staff member Mitchell Kramer, Golf Course Manager. Chairperson Noel asked if everyone had a chance to look at the minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting and if there were any changes to be made. No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved without opposition. Scott Williams summarized The Babe Ruth World Series Tournament. The tournament was a big success and the organization has already booked next year. A team from Alabama displayed poor sportsmanship by throwing their trophies in Capaha Pond. A team from Canada brought the most fans. Doug Gannon praised Scott Williams and his crew for the success of this event. Jackson Hill inquired about the status of the concessions/restroom project at Capaha Field. Scott Williams indicated that we may have to scale back to just a restroom. Doug Gannon gave a recap of the Jefferson Park Playground Ribbon Cutting that took place Monday, August 21, 2023. There was a good crowd with several City leaders in attendance. Capaha Pond is having issues with a type of chemical resistant algae. The algae are currently being removed manually by Park Maintenance Staff. Kaed Horrell said they were working with MO Department of Conservation to remedy the situation. Doug Gannon shared some PRS Projects Completed Projects Capaha Field Improvements River Heritage Museum Renovation One Southside Park (Jefferson) Pickle Ball Courts Amphitheatre Renovation Cherry Hill Shelter, Restroom, and Playground Capaha Park and Pond Renovation Fort D Renovations Shawnee Park Digital Sign In Progress Central Pool Renovations Botanical Rose Garden Renovation Upcoming Overlay Cherry Hill Circle Cape LaCroix Recreation Trail Improvements (Includes Bridge Board Replacement) Shawnee Park Sports Complex Improvements are scheduled to include bleachers canopies, complex - wide PA system, and replace lights and fencing on Fields 1-5. Scott Williams is currently working on financial contributions from various organizations towards the project. We were recently awarded a $250,000 grant towards the project from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. The new Youth Sports Complex project is scheduled to begin in Fall 2024 and will include 5 new fields. Part of the project will include relocating the two football fields at Shawnee Park to the North of Highway 74 adjacent to Jefferson Elementary School. Penny Williams reported Doggie Swim Day has been cancelled due to the need to use Cape Splash for late season swim team practices. The playground for Ranney Park is due to ship the end of December 2023. The restroom is waiting for the State to approve vendor plans, once approved it will take up to 180 days before we receive the restroom. Kevin suggested adding a QR code to a sign that displays a drawing of the finished park. Tamara Buck would like to have something the residents can see that shows some improvement. Pete asked about Wi-Fi access. Doug said he and Kaed would look into the feasibility. Doug Gannon reported on the Central Pool renovation project. The deep end had to be redone to comply with current codes. The project should be under roof early fall. The Bathhouse renovation is on schedule. Penzel Construction was granted an extension to Mid -January. The Tot Lot renovation is nearly complete. The drainage issue has been resolved. New fence has been installed and additional fall protection has been added. The existing playground equipment will be repainted. Lindsey Pippens will replace Gary Wren whose term expires November, 2023 on the Golf Course Advisory Board. A Retirement Celebration for Randy Lueder will be held on Sept 29th at the Golf Course. Invitations will be sent out to board members, family, friends, City Hall employees, and all Parks and Recreation staff. The Celebration will begin at Noon. The Tree Board did not meet this month. The Red House Interpretative Center volunteers are working on the 20th Anniversary Celebration which will take place on Oct. 21St Spaghetti Day Sponsorship Packets will be handed out during the October 9th Foundation meeting. The Foundation Board will review and determine if any price increases are needed. Scott Williams is working on a planned giving program where individuals can name The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Foundation as a beneficiary in their will. Penny Williams shared the Coors Light Triathlon was very successful and our Marketing Coordinator, Molly Galik, has done a great job of posting on social media. Corporate Games starts this weekend and will conclude Sept. 29th Next month will be the end of terms for Chairperson Kevin Noel and Vice Chairperson Pete Frazier. Several individuals have applied for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Voting in new members will take place at the October meeting and immediately after, a vote will be held for Board Officers. Next Board Meeting — Monday October 9, 2023 Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm. 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 ofpersonnel 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).