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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks.Minutes.05.08.2023.finalCITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Monday, May 8, 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 May 8, 2023. Board Members Present: Parks and Recreation Department Staff Kevin Noel, Chairperson Present Pete Frazier, Vice Chairperson Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Darrin Bruenderman Tamara Buck via zoom David Cantrell Lewis Jackson Hill Percy Huston Philip Moore Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison rdq 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 Absent Anne Dohogne Mark Stone •J l- J, J J l J; / J •. l / l '.�/ / l / 1 t / / / J / J, J .J J Chairperson Kevin Noel called the meeting to order and asked if everyone had a chance to look at the April 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 provided the Summer Personnel Update. Osage staffing is short 60%- PT maintenance staff, Golf Pro Shop — 20% short, Recreation - 50% short, Aquatics can always use Lifeguards. Need to hire 50% more swim instructors, SportsPlex— 25% short on Camp Instructors, Shawnee —set for now. Penny Williams narrated a PowerPoint presentation giving an overview on the many events that have taken place at Parks and Recreation Facilities. All facilities are very busy with groups, tournaments, exhibits, etc. Penny estimated 3,000-4,000 people during the 3`d weekend in April (see attachment). For the June 12, 2023 Parks Advisory Board Meeting will go on a parks tour—SportsPlex, Shawnee Parks Center, Jefferson Community Center, & Central Pool, will be visited. Meet at Osage at 5:00 for dinner, the tour will leave the Osage Centre at 6:00pm and last until approximately 8 pm. Penny Williams gave the Aquatics update saying painting at Cape Splash is finished and prep work has begun on Osage Centre. Cape Splash will be getting new lockers that will use a card instead of coins for access. Parks and Recreation Department is planning to do a lot of the bathhouse renovations at Central Pool in-house. Penzel Construction has generously offered to replace the bathhouse roof at no charge. Give Back Night at the SEMO Baseball Game will take place May 18th. Parks & Rec will have a booth where patrons can ask questions about our facilities and programs. If anyone would like to volunteer to work the booth please contact Penny. Parks and Rec Foundation will receive one dollar for every ticket sold. Brock Davis was excited to share that maintenance staff are reporting high praise from citizens regarding the improvements at Capaha Park. The Missouri Conservation Department stocked the pond with Bluegill, Bass, & Catfish. The Rose Garden should not take very long to complete. Jefferson Park Playground should be complete by the 1st of June. Golf Course Advisory Board met last week. Golf Course Manager's position is currently open. David Cantrell offered to help with tournaments if needed. Tree Advisory Board — No Report. Red House Interpretive Center Committee will hold Heritage Days on May 20th Scott Williams provided the update for Parks & Recreation Foundation. Renewals are still coming in for the 2023 Membership Drive with hopes of all being renewed by the end of June. Bike to Work and School Day was rained out and is rescheduled for June 2"d. The 10th Annual Nightfall Glowball Golf Tournament will be held May 20th' Next month more information will be shared regarding Give Back Opportunities. Nate Thomas, City Council Representative had no report but was available for questions. Board members and families are invited to Cape Splash on May 25tH Doug Gannon said the Trail Project timeline has been moved up and work will be starting ASAP. Next Board Meeting — Monday, June 12, 2023. With no further business brought before the board, Kevin Noel accepted the motions and adjourned the meeting at 6:15pm. 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 RSM6. Sections 610.021(2) and 610.021(3). CALENDAR - May 11 Boys Youth Baseball - - - _ - - - - -League Begins i Arena Parks Sports .Complex ADMINISTRATION TRAILS I PARKS I PRS May 51 Bike to Work and School Day • Capaha Park Master Plan -The Capaha Park Pond project is 90% complete. 1 Arena Park Tennis Courts The boardwalk is complete and lights have been installed. Maintenance staff will May 111 S.T.A.R. Summer BBQ Bash finish up the last items, including placing of benches and trash cans; as well as I Capaha Park Shelter#1 & Splash seeding and distributing straw on the green space around the pond. Depending Pad upon the level of the pond, they may lower the water level to do the plantings in May 131 Spring Garage Sale I Osage June. The remaining items to be completed at Cherry Hill include the circle drive. centre The excavation of the Rose Garden is complete. Parks Maintenance staff will be May 151 Girls Youth Softball League installing walkway through the garden. ' Begins I Arena Park Sports Complex • Jefferson School - Parks staff about 70% complete with the construction of the park May 161 Team Meal Prep Health & at Jefferson School. The park (located behind the pool) will include a playground, i Wellness Seminar i Osage Centre shelter, and restroom. • Central Municipal Pool - Penzel Construction continues demolition on Central May 161 Adult sand volleyball Municipal Pool as part of the renovation project. Begins! Arena Park Volleyball Courts • Friends of the Parks Day and the Great Cape Clean Up was held on April 22nd at Capaha Park. Several projects around the city were completed, Including planting May 201 Heritage Day I Red House flowers and picking up trash. Interpretive Center • Local re -enactors will honor the memory of Veterans for Memorial Day at Fort D May 201 Nightfall GLOWBALL May 27th- 29th. Tournament I Jaycee Golf Course May 24 i Jr. Golf Program Begins 1 PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION Jaycee Golf Course • The 2023 Parks and Recreation Foundation Membership Program has kicked off. May 251 Community Dance and Be a "Friend of the Foundation! Discount cards are on sale now for $15, $25, $50, Social I A.C. Erase Arena and $250 for individual, family and corporate membership packages. May 271 Cape splash opening Day! RECREATION DIVISION May 271 SPARKS Summer Bash I • Bike to Work and School Day will be held on May 5th, starting at the Arena Park Shawnee Park Center Tennis Courts • S.TA.R. Summer BBQ Bash will be held on May 11th at Capaha Park. I FortDzs 1 Memorial Day weekend • The Spring Garage Sale will be held on May 13th at the Osage Centre. • The Osage Centre will be hosting Team Meal Prep Health & Wellness Seminar on May 301 River Walking & Preschool May 16th. Playtime Begin i Cape Splash • Adult Sand Volleyball begins May 16th at the Arena Volleyball Courts. May 301 Summer Basketball Begins • SPARKS Summer Bash will be happening on May 27th at Shawnee Park Center. I SportsPlex JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE DIVISION May 301 Girls Travel Softball Begins Starting May 1st the golf course will be open from 7 am until dusk. May 311 Gids FastPach league • The 10th Annual Nightfall Glowball Tournament will be held May 20th. Registration begins i Shawnee Park Sports deadline is May 18th. Complex • The Junior Golf Program begins May 24th for ages 6 -14. May 311 senior Health & Fitness Day I Osage Centre www.cityofcape.org/parks - CITYOfCAPE Social Media: "q Z G I R A R D E A U Cape Parks I Cape Splash I SportsPlex 000 PARKS S, RECREATION DEPARTMENT Jaycee Golf l FitCape AQUATICS DIVISION CENTRAL POOL Closed for Renovations until Fall 2023 JEFFERSON POOL The Swimnastics program is available now. Mon, Wed, and Fri, 11 am -1 pm Lifeguards are needed! Certification classes will be held 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. • Join us at Cape Splash on May 25th for Employee, Board, and Sponsor Night from 6 pm • 8 pm. SHAWNEE PARK SPORTS COMPLEX DIVISION Adult softball started April 27th and is in full swing. Games will be played throughout May into July. The Boys Youth Baseball League begins May 1st. The Girls Youth Softball League season begins May 15th. The Travel Girl's Fast Pitch Softball League is now accepting team registrations. The registration deadline is May 5th. Games start May 30th. Tournaments: • May 6 - 7 USSSA Boy's Baseball Tournament • May 13 -14 Jamie Jackson -13U Baseball Tournament • May 19 - 21 Escape To Cape FASA Softball Tournament • May 19 - 21 Southern Spring Shootout Soccer Tournament SPORTSPLEX DIVISION SMASH Volleyball tournament will be May 5th. Spring Indoor NFL Flag Football ends May 1i Summer Hours begin May 22nd. Boys & Girls Summer Basketball (7th -12th gr Tournaments: May 6 - 7 Reebok Series Clas • May 13 -14 AthElite Jersey J; • May 20 - 21 Reebok Summer May 27 - 28 Threat Hoops Me t°j� CITY Of CAPE do '4 j G I R A R D E A U ^•_ �{ `yI/ PLRI(SGRECPE<TION D EP..T.E.T 1 s1 www.cityofcape.orglparks Social Media: Cape Parks I Cape Splash I SportsPlex Jaycee Golf I FitCape 000 1\ . CITYO CAPE S G I RA R D E AU PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT • Sportsplex busy with Volleyball / Basketball Tournaments • Shawnee Park Sports Complex busy with Softball / Baseball Tournaments • Parks busy with shelter rentals and community events • Golf Course busy with tournaments and open play • Aquatic facilities busy with parties, classes and open swim • A.C. Brase Arena booked with large special events • Osage Centre booked with main floor / meeting room events and open play • Trails busy with bikers, walkers and runners • Downtown Cape and Historic Sites busy with events and visitors Let's take a closer look at the weekend of April 22 and 23. �on Day 6 eon • •r } Y �1 t �-1 Reebok Series Spring Showdown Basketball Tournament Arm; - ..ter, AID - t;, ffle- _ - "-t As 7 i � r USSSA Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament Shawnee Park COMDlex Open Mon-Thurs 4-7 pm Friday 4-8 pm Sat -Sun 12 — 5 pm Birthday parties and rentals available • 22,000 + rounds per year • Summer Leagues Jr. Golf Lessons 4 Department Tournaments each year 27 + outside tournaments per year • The Osage Centre hosts large events year round. • Open play and fitness are very popular activities. • Considered Capes oldest and busiest Community Centre Friends of the Park D 7 MU. • The Osage Centre hosts large events year round. • Open play and fitness are very popular activities. • Considered Capes oldest and busiest Community Centre Kopins Strongest Competition — A.C. Brace Arena i f I.J. AV PF MR A 128 kids registered 2 practices per week for 6 weeks Kids participate in 3 mini meets and 1 large invitational �- , , , , 0 o Many part-time staff performing a variety of jobs Dedicated full-time staff planning and coordinating Excellent communication and cooperation across division lines Dedicated maintenance staff preparing and cleaning facilities and maintaining parks o Support of Administration o A TOTAL TEAM EFFORT!