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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.02-12-2024CITY O/CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS &RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes -Approved Tuesday,February 12,2024 Absent Jerry Dement Board Members Present: Percy Huston,Chairperson Mark Stone,Vice Chairperson Dr.Beverly Evans,Secretary Darrin Bruenderman Tamara Buck Anne Dohogne Lewis Jackson Hill Mary Ann Maloney Philip Moore Nathan Thomas,Council Liaison Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present Doug Gannon,Director of Parks &Recreation Scott Williams,Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams,Recreation Division Manager Kaed Horrell,Parks Division Manager Kim Butler,Administrative Coordinator vrrJ.'f.r rwfr:ivr/.’f.r rw.'rfr vvrj;:.r vrrj^r'. Chairperson Percy Huston called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. Chairperson Huston asked if everyone had a chance to look at the minutes from the January 9,2024 meeting and if there were any changes to be made.No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved without opposition. David Cantrell submitted his resignation from the board.The board will begin reviewing current and new applications to fill the vacant position. Scott Williams reported on the Youth Ballfield Complex RFP.Scott said this project was pushed back a year due to moving the Cape LaCroix Trail project up on the time line.A request for proposal will go out in April and Doug will create a committee to review bids and make suggestions.This committee could possibly include one Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member and one Foundation Board member along with Parks and Recreation Staff.The project is tentatively scheduled to begin fall of 2024 and conclude In summer 2025. The Cape Aquatic Center Renovation (formerly Central Pool)and the Youth Ballfield Complex were top on the list of PRS2 projects.The Youth Ballfield Complex project will receive $4.5 mil from PRS.The Parks and Recreation Foundation and other private sources will be asked for donations to help with the project budget. Doug Gannon presented a PowerPoint slideshow of Cape Aquatic Center and Ranney Park projects.Cape Aquatic Center concrete pool deck is scheduled to be poured this week.Ranney Park restroom is scheduled to be delivered and installed February 14.Weather permitting Ranney Park could be completed by the end of February. Scott Williams presented the Hotel/Restaurant Tax Receipts Report,this is a report that shows the amount of tax doilars that come into the city. Doug Gannon told the board the staff has been working hard on the FY '25 Budget.A preliminary budget has been submitted to City Hall.The new minimum wage of $12.30 for PT employees has been included as well as equipment maintenance and repair.Fees will increase at some facilities and for some programs.Mark Stone suggested charging parking fees at SportsPlex for tournaments. Friends of the Park Day is scheduled for April 20'*^.Volunteers from around the city will help plant flowers,prune shrubs,install mulch,and general cleanup of many parks.If you would like to volunteer,please contact Kaed. Bowen Engineering was awarded the bid to survey the boundary lines of Walker Park.The Cape Girardeau Fire Department will conduct two training classes in the houses on the property.The white house on the properly will be burned as a training exercise by the Fire Department.The green house will be removed by Park Maintenance staff. Since we were awarded a TAP Grant for the Cape LaCroix Trail renovations,the timeline has changed Bowen Engineering continues to work on the plans/proposal.Renovations should begin spring 2025. Kaed Horrell anticipates Capaha Field restroom construction to begin in March and should be finished by Cape Catfish's Opening Day.Fence replacement will be completed in time for Redhawk's Baseball first home game. Golf Course Advisory Board scheduled to meet February 22"^. Jackson Hill said the Tree Advisory Board will be evaluating several trees along Broadway that may need removal due to roots encroaching under sidewalks and roadway.The board will be planting trees for Arbor Day which is April 26'^. Parks &Recreation Foundation -Scott Williams The Celebration of Youth Sports Awards Banquet was held January 19,2024 and was a successful night according to Scott Williams. Scott Willaims will be scheduling a meeting with the Foundation Membership sub-committee to finalize details and goals for the 2024 Membership program.Board members can choose to hand deliver,email,or US Mail renewal forms. Scott Williams announced the PORCH Initiative and the Parks and Recreation Foundation will host a meet and greet with Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame Class of 2024,Curtis Granderson.This fundraiser will be held April 27, 2024 at the SportsPlex.VIP Tickets are $250 per person.General admission tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for kids ages 18 and younger.Proceeds will benefit the PORCH Initiative and the Parks and Recreation Foundation. The Cardinal Caravan was held January 15,2024.Bad weather may have kept numbers a little lower but the event was still very successful. Nate Thomas,City Council Liaison,reported the City Council plans to expand the Managed Deer Hunt Program.City Council would like to appoint a new member for the Board of Adjustment (5-year term).The April election ballot will have a tax initiative to raise property taxes.This tax would be used to fund public safety salaries.Public Safety salaries currently come from the General Fund. Jackson Hill thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the redesign of the disc golf course at Capaha Park stating that usage has increased substantially. Monthly Staff Report /Calendar Update -Handout Program and Event Update -Staff Friends of the Parks Day will be April 20,2024-Kaed Horrei! Next Board Meeting will be held -Monday,March 11,2024 Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 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 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,conifdential communications with legal counsel,property acquisition and personnel matters,pursuant to RSMo.Sections 610.021(2)and 610.021(3).