PARC (Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture) Committee

PARC Tax Advisory Board June 2, 2021 Attendees Brian Thompson Laurel Shelley Karen Schaack Nate Mecham Clark Taylor Nan Kuhn Camden Bird Meika Boogert Stewart Reece Casandria Crane Kayla Johnson Lori Gilbert Paige Erickson Laura Snyder Jeff Snyder Spencer Stevens Andrew Wheelwright The meeting started at 5:30 pm. Karen moved to approve the May 5, 2021, meeting minutes. Laurel seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Second Round of Grant Applications: With approximately $250,400 left to allocate, a second round for applications opened May 10th through May 24th. Seven organizations have submitted 12 applications for the Board to review. Grand Recommendations Request Recommendation American Fork City Park and Recreation Land Preservation ` $200,000 0 Playground Enhancements $50,000 $50,000 Pickleball Courts $100,000 $100,000 Park Amenities $40,000 $40,000 Alpine Community Theatre (ACT) Equipment $14,060 0 Friends of American Fork Library Timpanogos Performing Arts Series $15,220 $15,220 Board Books for Babes $2,500 $2,500 Fox Hollow Driving Range Security Fence $7,875 $7,875 Harrington Center for the Arts American Fork Folk Art $10,000 $10,000 Timpanogos Chorale $30,384 $30,000 Timpanogos Arts Foundation Timpanogos Singers $35,450 0 Highland City Arts Council Timpanogos Ringers Bell Choir $20,000 0 $525,489 $255,442 The following statements explain the reasoning for the recommendations: American Fork Parks and Recreation: Playground Enhancements $50,000 The funds used in this project will help to provide a more fun and exciting playground for the children of the community. Pickle Ball Courts $100,000 The citizens of American Fork love the game of Pickle Ball. Because of the sport’s popularity, it is difficult for community members to find a free court. These courts will provide the opportunity for more citizens to enjoy this game. Park Amenities $40,000 Tables, benches, trees, and trash cans throughout our city parks make going to the park a more pleasant experience for city residents. These amenities will improve the quality of our parks. Friends of the Library: Timpanogos Performing Arts Series $15,220 This concert series will bring a musical experience to the rotunda of our library. Through this series community members will have the opportunity to enjoy high caliber classical piano and chamber music. Board Books for Babes $2,500 This project will provide a board book and information about reading preparation for each baby born to American Fork citizens. This will provide an opportunity for each child to have a book and for parents to help their children gain the skills for future reading. Fox Hollow Golf Course: Security Fence $7,875 This project will make the road safer for car traveling, kids walking, runners, and bikers with a 12-15 feet high fence along 980 North. Harrington Center for the Arts: American Fork Folk Art $10,000 It is a great opportunity for American Fork City to have Eric Dowdle celebrate our unique city through his art. The final piece will be a great asset to our city, and community members will enjoy being able to have a puzzle of our town. Timpanogos Chorale $30,000 Timpanogos Chorale, a longstanding choir, has proven its value to the American Fork Community for many years. They provide valued concerts and chorale experience for both performers and concert audiences. Requests Not Recommended for Funding This Year Timpanogos Arts Foundation: Timpanogos Singers $35,450 This new group has not yet established itself as a viable performing group, and we already support a successful, seasoned choir in the city. Alpine Community Theater: Equipment $14,060 The PARC Board has determined that PARC money should be spent for programming, and individual arts groups should use other funds for equipment. Highland Arts Council: Timpanogos Ringers Bell Choir $20,000 Because this group is centered in Highland, they do not qualify for PARC funds. Also, the PARC Board has determined that PARC money should be spent for programming, and individual groups should use other funds for equipment. American Fork Parks and Recreation: Land Preservation $200,000 The Board does not see land acquisition as the best use of PARC funds. Other Business a. City Council Workshop, June 15, 2021 b. Next meeting TBD Brian moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 pm, Laurel seconded.