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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.08-10-2026 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes - Draft Monday, August 10, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. Osage Centre  Meeting Room 1A  Present: Percy Huston, Chair Mary-Ann Maloney, Board Member Mark Moore, Board Member Phillip Moore, Vice Chair Jerry Dement, Board Member John Spear, Board Member Tamara Buck, Board Member Beverly Evans, Secretary Lewis Jackson Hill, Board Member Missy Phegley, Board Member Absent: David Cantrell- City Council Liaison Darrin Bruenderman, 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 Aubrie Shore and Karen Marks WELCOME/INTRODUCTIONS  Percy Huston, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:29pm on Monday, August 10, 2026 at the Osage Centre.  Josh Meyer introduced new Aquatics Coordinator Aubrie Shore.  Scott Williams introduced new Recreation Specialist Karen Marks. PRESENTATIONS  Doug Gannon presented Beverly Evans with her plaque for service on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Beverly also received a certificate and letter from Mayor Robbie Guard.  Restaurant Tax- Doug Gannon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the possible Restaurant Tax. Doug presented information on the current tax and possibilities of a future renewal of this tax. o Scott Williams showed board members what future projects would look like and costs under the restaurant tax. o Board members asked questions of sunset or not to sunset tax and concerns about increasing the tax. Doug Gannon let the group know that this is just in the beginning stages with several decisions to be made and details to come. OLD BUSINESS  Approval of July 13, 2026 Minutes – Percy Huston asked for a review of the minutes. Phil Moore motioned to approve. Jerry Dement seconded. Minutes approved. NEW BUSINESS A. Sportsplex Staffing Changes- Scott Williams announced the Sportsplex Facility Manager position is open and applications are being accepted. B. 2026 Corporate Games- Josh Meyer announced that Corporate Games begin Sept. 14th. This year’s theme is Mission Possible. C. Fall 2026 Program/League Preview- Josh Meyer went over the variety of leagues, events, and classes will take place this fall. D. Osage Sand Volleyball Courts- Kaed Horrell informed the board that the Parks and Recreation Foundation Board is looking to move the sand volleyball courts from Arena over to the Osage Centre. The new location will be in front of Cape Splash, along Kingshighway for more visibility to the public. The Foundation has set aside $60,000 for this project. E. Pitch in for Parks - Small Actions make Big Impacts- Kaed Horrell handed out a flyer for Pitch in for Parks. This program is intended to create a volunteer base to help care for our city parks. REPORTS/PROJECTS UPDATES A. Parks and Recreation Project Updates 1. Youth Sports Complex Phase 2- Scott Williams gave an update on the new football/soccer fields going in across from Shawnee Sports Complex. The new fields will not be open this fall to allow the new turf to properly establish. The project is due to be completed between Sept and Oct 2026. 2. Kiwanis Park Disc Golf Course- Kaed Horrell informed the board that the baskets have been ordered. Pavers will be placed temporarily as tee boxes until permanent ones are placed. 3. Delaware Park Bike Course- Kaed Horrell informed everyone that this project has gotten behind due to the hot weather. 4. Cape LaCroix Recreation Trail- Kaed Horrell gave an update on the trail repairs. The south portion is almost complete. A storm water pipe running under the trail between Bloomfield Road and Brink Street has separated and needs to be repaired. Delta Concrete will be completing the repairs. 5. Golf Course Cart Shed- Kaed Horrell reported that materials for the maintenance shed portion have been ordered. We hope to start on the build between Oct and Nov 2026. B. Golf Course Advisory Board- No Report C. Visit Cape Report- Doug Gannon informed the board that a new employee, Jeanne Muckerman will start Aug. 17th. D. Tree Advisory Board – No report E. Red House Interpretive Center Committee – Kaed Horrell- the tour season for Red House will be ending in October. The committee is still looking for volunteers and committee members. F. Parks & Recreation Foundation 1. One-Person Mulligan- Josh Meyer said 43 players played in this tournament. 2. Doggy Swim Day- Josh Meyer reported the annual event is August 22nd. 3. Spaghetti Day- Scott Williams let everyone know that Spaghetti Day is Nov. 5th. Everyone that is available is needed to volunteer for a shift. G. City Council Report – no report H. Monthly Staff Report/Calendar Update –The monthly Staff Briefs were handed out. OTHER BUSINESS A. Next Board Meeting – Monday Sept. 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Osage Centre Room 1AB. ADJOURNMENT A. A request for motion was made by Percy Huston to adjourn the meeting at 6:43pm. Phil Moore made the motion. Jerry Dement 2nd the motion. Motioned passed. 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..