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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.06.13 Park Board MinutesPARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES June 6, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Abigail Kidd, Chairperson. Board Members Present: Jennifer Martinez Tom Davenport Arthur Job Craig Howell Edmon Daniels Jason Ruud Abigail Kidd Staff Present: Rick Terway, Director A &CS, Dan Dotta, Facilities Manager and Carleen Hanscom, Recreation Services Manager. Guest: Roberto Garcia MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion was made by Tom and seconded by Edmon to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION: Jennifer, Arthur, Craig and Jason were introduced. Board members and staff shared a little about their background. Rick explained the role of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. STAFF REPORTS: Recreation • Memorial Pool opens Saturday June 8th • Hired approximately 60 new staff for the pool • Lifeguard and WSI classes are full • GeoCoin Challenge is coming up on June 29 -30th • Update on After School Program 1 Senior Center • Raised $10,500 in sponsorship for the Grand Old 4th • Raised $3,000 in sponsorship for the All Senior Picnic on September 19th Maintenance Personnel Activity • Attended Monthly Safety Meetings Park & Facility Projects • Burned tumbleweeds • Prepared Memorial Pool for the season • Prepared parking lot at Memorial Pool for striping • Installed new bench swing at Wade Park • Mowed vacant City owned lots • Painted 36 Soccer fields • Installed new safety helmet signs along bike path • Started Memorial Pool for the season • Repaired outfield lights at Walters Field • Installed new trash containers in the parks and downtown • Irrigation repairs: 7 mainline, 8 lateral, 4 valves Cemetery • Built new Urn Garden Area • Prepared for Memorial Day • Planted 6 trees • Performed 6 funerals; 4 burials and 2 cremations • Completed 1 pre -need contract, installed stones Special Events • Held tree planting class for kindergarten class at Robinson Elementary School • Contractor painted parking lot at Memorial Pool • Assisted Recreation with 3 softball tournaments and 1 baseball OTHER: Kurtzman Spray Park: Rick shared a drawing of the new spray park and discussed the cost and the project schedule. N Regional Aquatics Facility: Board and staff discussed the August 6 vote on the aquatics facility. Rick shared some pros and cons of the facility and noted a design of the facility will be available soon. Park Ranger Program: Rick shared that the Park Ranger program during the summer is funded by the public safety tax. Tall Ships Event: Rick reminded everyone the Tall Ships are at the Boat Basin Marina this weekend. Cancellation of July 4 Meeting: Arthur moved to cancel the July meeting and Edmon seconded. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.