Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

ABERDEEN PARK & RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2023, 12:00 NOON STRODE CENTER AMENDED AGENDA I. Call to Order A. Open Forum (See Format Guideline at End of Agenda) B. Motion to Accept Amended Agenda. C. Minutes of Last Meeting C. Financial Statement D. Approval of Bills II. Order of Business A. Set Fees, Charges, and Budget for the Aberdeen Strode Center and Aberdeen Dome. B. Possible Approval of Bids for Phase 1 of a Trail Located Within the Nature Park. C. Request Authorization to Bid Phase 3 Drainage Project for Lee Park Golf Course. D. Request Authorization to Purchase a 2024 1-Ton Truck off the State Bid List. E. Set Temporary Salaries for the Department for 2024. F. Report on Bids Received for Large Camping Cabins for Wylie Park Campground. G. Presentation by the Downtown Association on Possible Dog Park Located North of the ARCC Facility. H. Review Department Objectives for each division Motion to adjourn. 1. OPEN FORUM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY BOARD WITH QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR COMMENTS ON ITEMS WHICH ARE NOT ON THE AGENDA. OPEN FORUM WILL BE LIMITED TO 10 MINUTES (IF NO ONE IS IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE OPEN FORUM, THE REGULAR MEETING MAY BEGIN) UNLESS A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD AGREES TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD. THE OPEN FORUM MAY NOT BE USED TO MAKE PERSONAL ATTACKS, TO AIR PERSONALITY GRIEVANCES, TO MAKE POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS, OR FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN PURPOSES. OPEN FORUM WILL NOT BE USED AS A TIME FOR PROBLEM SOLVING OR REACTING TO THE COMMENTS MADE, BUT, RATHER FOR HEARING THE CITIZEN FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. THE BOARD MAY RESPOND WITH REQUEST FOR DEPARTMENT STAFF TO FOLLOW UP AND REPORT BACK ON ANY ISSUE RAISED DURING THE PUBLIC ADDRESS TIME. A PRESENTATION MAY NOT EXCEED TWO MINUTES IN DURATION. 2. ADA COMPLIANCE: THE CITY OF ABERDEEN FULLY SUBSCRIBES TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE AMERICAN’S WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF YOU DESIRE TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND ARE IN NEED OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE PARK AND RECREATION OFFICE AT LEAST 8 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE. THE PARK, RECREATION AND FORESTRY BOARD MEETS MONTHLY ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTER THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT NOON. 3. A COPY OF THE SUBJECT MATTER ON THE PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY BOARD MEETING AGENDA IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE AND AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE www.aberdeen.sd.us .