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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.05-11-2026 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes - Draft Monday, May 11, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. Osage Centre • Meeting Room 1A Present: Percy Huston, Chairman Mary-Ann Maloney, Board Member Mark Moore, Board Member Jerry Dement, Board Member John Spear, Board Member Tamara Buck, Board Member Beverly Evans, Secretary David Cantrell- City Council Liaison Lewis Jackson Hill, Board Member Absent: Philip Moore, Vice-Chairman Darrin Bruenderman, Board Member Missy Phegley, Board Member Parks and Recreation Staff Present: Doug Gannon, Parks & Recreation Director Kaed Horrell, Parks Division Manager Scott Williams, Recreation Div. Manager Sherry Friga, Administrative Coordinator Josh Meyer, Recreation Division Manager Brenda Newbern, Visit Cape Adam Howell Brandon Coleman WELCOME/INTRODUCTIONS • Percy Huston, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 5:30pm on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Osage Centre. • Doug Gannon introduced Adam Howell and Brandon Coleman. Presentations A. Cape LaCroix Trail Renovation and Facility Wayfinding- Doug Gannon showed PowerPoint over new signs showing directions through facilities such as The Osage Centre. Explained the colors of the signs matched the city colors. Kaed Horrell went over updates on the trail renovation. 75% of the trail demo is complete. Kaed showed pictures of demo. Base and asphalt to go in this week. To be completed by August. Lewis Jackson Hill inquired if root bearer had been applied. Kaed confirmed it was going down now. B. City Council Letter Commendation- David Cantrell presented a letter of Commendation from the mayor on the new Youth Outdoor Complex. Doug Gannon showed a video from Element 74 of the new Youth Outdoor Complex. Doug recognized Scott Williams for leading the project, Adam Howell and his team for the seeding, strawing of the fields, for putting the bleachers together. Doug recognized Brandon Coleman for his work on the electric and plumbing and work on the concessions stands. Kaed Horrell was recognized for his grant work on the project. OLD BUSINESS • Approval of April 13, 2026 Minutes – Percy Huston asked for a review of the minutes. Tamara Buck motioned to approve. John Spear seconded. Minutes approved. • Friends of the Park/Great Cape Cleanup Summary- Kaed Horrell reported there were about 200 volunteers for the April 18th event. It was very rainy and windy, but still achieved lots of trash pickup and planting of flowers. There were about 350 volunteers that had signed up, but due to weather not all made it. NEW BUSINESS A. Cape Splash Staff and Board Night, May 21st, 2026- Josh Meyer handed out a flyer inviting the Board members to the event. This evening is a training night for the staff before the official opening of the Splash on May 23rd. B. June 8, 2026 Parks and Facilities Tour- Doug Gannon announced that next Park Advisory Board meeting will be a tour of the facilities. There will be a light dinner at 5:00PM at the Osage Centre. Will leave by vans at about 5:30PM for tour and return to the Osage around 7:30PM. C. Shawnee Park Sports Complex Performance Update- Scott Williams presented information on the tournaments and revenue coming in to the Shawnee Park Complex and Youth Complex. It is currently $44,000 a head of last years concession stand sells. There have been 6 tournaments so far. Will be using all 13 fields plus Capaha for a large tournament at the end of the month. Percy Huston asked if alcohol will be served at youth tournaments. Scott Williams confirmed that yes, it will be available for purchase. Jerry Dement asked about security since there will now be alcohol available. Scott Williams informed everyone there is not currently any security. Lewis Jackson Hill asked if employees have gone through a preventive training program for serving alcohol. As of now, they have not been through that type of training. D. Restaurant Tax Renewal- Doug Gannon informed everyone that the 1% tax on gross restaurant receipts is due to end soon. This tax supports the Sportsplex and is almost finished paying it off. Would like to renew this tax to possibly add on to the Sportsplex or improve Capaha Fields such as redoing the turf field, update the press box, or sink in the dugouts. E. Motorized Vehicles on Cape LaCroix Trail- Kaed Horrell went over the rules on motorized vehicles on the trail. We do have a sign that says they are not allowed, but it is in small print. There will be a new sign with the ordinance posted on it. Facebook posts will also be made to make the public aware. Cape PD also wants anyone to call and report if you see anyone breaking this ordinance. David Cantrell asked if E bikes or scoters were allowed. Kaed informed everyone that if they are not pedaling and it is 100% electric, it is not allowed. Tamara Buck asked if kid’s battery powered toy rides are allowed. Kaed said no, they are not. David Cantrell suggested cameras for reinforcement. Beverly Evans asked if motorized wheelchairs were allowed. Kaed confirmed yes, they are allowed. Mary Ann Maloney suggested Cape PD on bikes patrolling the trail. F. Youth Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting- Doug Gannon announced that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Youth Sports Complex will be Tuesday, May 19th at 4:30PM. Tours begin at 4:30PM with speakers at 5:00PM. We will have refreshments and hotdogs and cake. REPORTS/PROJECTS UPDATES • Parks and Recreation Project Updates o Youth Sports Complex Project Phase 2- Scott Williams gave update on the new soccer and football fields going in a cross the highway from the Youth Complex and in front of Jefferson Pool. Construction will be going on all summer long. Hoping to have completion by end of July. Jerry Dement asked if fields were going to be sod. Scott Williams confirmed yes, they will be. o Kiwanis Park Disc Golf Course- Kaed Horrell met with Semo Disc Club and the Kiwanis Club about adding a disc golf course to Kiwanis Park. Kiwanis Club agreed to pay for materials and contractors to build course. Construction should start in about 2 months. Will have public try it out before placing the concrete pads to make it more permeant. o Golf Course Advisory Board – Josh Meyer announced that Amy McDonald is the newest Golf Board Member. The new golf carts are also in and being used. Will order the next half in July to arrive next March. We are up $10,000 in green fees compared to last year. Kaed Horrell mentioned the cart shed will be renovated this coming fall in 2 phases, along with paving the top lot. • Visit Cape Report – Brenda Newbern handed out 3 flyers for: MSHSAA Boys Volleyball tournament in May, Blues on Broadway on May 28th, and The Nashville Road show to take place June 5th at the Arena Park. 100 tickets have been sold so far for the road show. • Tree Advisory Board – no report • Red House Interpretive Center Committee – Kaed Horrell handed out a flyer for Heritage Day on May 16. The new roof is installed as well. • Parks & Recreation Foundation o Membership Drive- Scott Williams said he will deliver the corporate renewals in person himself. Families that will be asked to renew will be mailed out. o Loyalty Card Trial Users- Josh Meyer handed out a flyer on the upcoming program. Scott said we hope to get about $2,000 a month off this program that will pay out quarterly. Trial period to start in May with going public in July. o Movement Day- May 27th-Josh Meyer handed out a flyer over Movement Day that will take place on May 27th at the Osage Trail Head starting at 5:00PM. • City Council Report – David Cantrell talked about his visit to the Youth Outdoor Sports Complex during a tournament. Spoke with the parents and players. Discussed the study session done with the new mayor and filled him in on the new complex. • Monthly Staff Report/Calendar Update –The monthly Staff Briefs were handed out. o Program and Event Update- Doug Gannon informed everyone that Cape Splash opens May 23rd. Scott Williams mentioned a 114 team soccer tournament this weekend coming to Shawnee Fields. OTHER BUSINESS • Next Board Meeting – Monday June 8th, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Osage Centre Room 1AB. ADJOURNMENT • A motion was made by Percy Huston to adjourn the meeting at 7:14pm. Edward Jackson Hill moved the motion. Beverly Evans 2nd the motion. Transcribed by: Sherry Friga, Administrative Coordinator 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..