Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION​ CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 3, 2025 6:00 PM #1 Ballwin Commons Circle., BALLWIN, MO 63021 THE MINUTES ARE PREPARED IN SUMMARY TO REFLECT THE OVERALL DISCUSSIONS, NOT VERBATIM QUOTES. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pyles at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Absent Alderman Pamela Haug Jimmy Terbrock Elizabeth Davis Sandy Grassi Sam Biver Sue Pyles​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Susan Harris Pat McDermott City Administrator Eric Sterman Parks Director Chris Conway MINUTES The Minutes from the September 16, 2024 Park and Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee meeting were submitted for approval. A motion to approve as submitted was made by Elizabeth Davis and Seconded by Sue Pyles. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. AGENDA ITEMS A.​ Lori Stringer and Eileen Grassling presented on an upcoming seminar Ballwin Grows Native. Presentations by Wild Ones, Shaw Nature Preserve, Missouri Botanical Garden, Audubon’s Bring Conservation Home will be given during the 3 our hour event held at The Pointe on February 23, 2025. B.​ Recreation Specialist Laura Laurie reported to the committee on past and future special events held at the Event Center. City Administrator Eric Sterman reported that the bathrooms will soon be remodeled to boost utilization of the space. Laura finally reported that the event center is booked every Saturday and Sunday through June. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes​ ​ ​ ​ ​ February 7, 2025​ 1  PARKS & RECREATION​ CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 3, 2025 6:00 PM #1 Ballwin Commons Circle., BALLWIN, MO 63021 C.​ Park and Recreation Director Chris Conway provided a summary review of 2024, Vlasis Playground opening, The Land Water Conservation Fund Grant Application for The Pointe Playground has been submitted, a fee increase for non resident greens fees went into effect on January 1, 2025, Revisions were made to the ballfield reservation process to make it more flexible for coaches. Conway finally provided a conceptual layout of shared use roads, sidewalks and trails within Ballwin. Discussion ensued regarding points of interest and other connection points. Conway stated he’ll share the next draft of the map at the next meeting. D.​ Parks and Recreation Director Chris Conway reported to the committee that the city may need to consider purchasing a new indoor water play structure for the indoor pool sooner than planned. The current structure is becoming more rusty each year. Maintenance staff does what they can to keep the rust under control however holes are starting to form a getting harder to repair. Conway reported that he’ll bring options for the committee to consider at a future meeting. E.​ Parks and Recreation Director Chris Conway informed the committee that staff has been struggling with controlling the indoor pool temperature and concerns were being brought not only to staff but also to the board of aldermen. Conway noted that the temperatures seem to have stabilized at a comfortable temperature and that the city is working with the original engineers and mechanical contractors to rectify the issues. F.​ Alderwoman Pam Haug reported on new businesses that have opened in Ballwin including Dunkin Donuts, Mi Lupita, Crave Cookies, G.​ The committee discussed the next meeting will be held at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons on April 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Sue Pyles and seconded by Pat McDermott to adjourn. The motion was passed by unanimous vote and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes​ ​ ​ ​ ​ February 7, 2025​ 2