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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, April 10, 2017
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met for their regular meeting Monday April 10, 2017 at Osage Centre
at 5:30 p.m.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Julia Thompson, Director of Parks and Recreation
Bari Neff, Secretary Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Roger Hudson, Board Member Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Pete Frazier, Board Member Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager
Phillip Cantoni, Board Member Kaed Horrell, Asst. Recreation Division Manager
Daniel Presson, Board Member Stacey Welter, Administrative Coordinator
Tracey Glenn, Board Member
Craig Billmeyer, Board Member
Absent: Angel Hillman, Percy Huston, Terry Slattery, Kevin Noel
1. WELCOME / INTRODUCTIONS
Secretary Bari Neff called the meeting to order. She introduced our new Aquatics Coordinator, Hannah
Weather, and the new Administrative Secretary for the SportsPlex, Wendy Wilson. Robert Harris was also a
guest at this meeting.
2. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Approval Of Minutes:
Secretary Bari Neff requested approval of the minutes from the March 13th meeting. Board member Tracey
Glenn made a motion to approve the minutes; seconded by board member Daniel Presson. Motion passed.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Guest Speaker – Ryan Shrimplin, City Planner
Ryan Shrimplin gave a presentation on Neighborhood Development Initiatives and an Update of City
Comprehensive Plan. He explained that the Downtown Initiative has the purpose of making improvements to
the downtown area to keep it looking nice. He explained that a lot has changed since 2007. Improvements
have been made. He also explained that they are looking into a regional bicycle and pedestrian plan. With
everything going on, they are needing a lot of input from the public and would like to use the Parks and
Recreation Department for oversite. Mr. Shrimplin complimented the Red Star area for their neighborhood
initiative actions. He explained that they have also met with the South Cape area and received some helpful
insite from them. Director Thompson complimented Ryan on his outstanding job thus far and looks for great
things to come in the future.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
March 13, 2017
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4. REPORTS
A. Parks and Recreation Project Updates
Director Thompson began by reporting that the SportsPlex is finishing up the final touches on the building and
landscaping. She gave details on the Ties and Tennies event on May 4th, along with the Grand Opening event
on May 6th. Parks Division Manager Brock Davis then reported that due to the rainy weather, not a lot of
progress has been made. Also the Arena shelters are not in yet because the manufacturer’s warehouse was hit
by a tornado. Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams reported that Shipwreck Island is almost complete
and looking good. The ribbon cutting for that will be May 18th at 5pm.
B. Golf Course Advisory Board
Parks Division Manager Davis reported that the crew is continuing to make improvements and the entry gate
looks really nice.
C. Tree Advisory Board
Tree Board Liaison, Craig Billmeyer , reported that Arbor Day was held April 7th. They planted 11 trees at
Kiwanis Park near shelter #4. There was a good turn out and the new restroom looks nice. Craig also reported
that they had a special meeting and he is reviewing ordinances.
D. Red House Interpretive Center Committee
Director Thompson announced that there was nothing to report.
E. Parks and Recreation Foundation
President Bari Neff reported that the next meeting is May 3rd. The upcoming events are Ties and Tennies,
National Ride Your Bike to Work and School Day will be held in May.
F. Council Report
Councilman Bob Fox reported that the council retreat is April 21st. They are going to review the budget, PRS 2
and a lot of other things.
G. Monthly Staff Report/Calendar Update
Staff Briefs were handed out to the board members informing them of the upcoming events in the Parks &
Recreation Department. Division Manager Penny Williams reported on the upcoming events. Steamboat
Triathlon – April 30; Ties and Tennies - May 4; SportsPlex – May 6.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday May 8th, at the Osage Centre.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with a motion from Craig Billmeyer and seconded
by Roger Hudson. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by:
Bari Neff, Secretary