Park Commission

Minutes of a Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting October 3, 2017 A regular meeting of the Blue Springs Parks Commission was held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Fieldhouse. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Richard Mitchem – Present Parks Dept. Staff: Dennis Dovel George Deibert – Present Parks Dept. Staff: Justin Stuart Kathy Richardson – Present Parks Dept. Staff: Pam Buck Keith Hannaman – Present Parks Dept. Staff: Carol Reed Dena Duhon - Present City Council Liaison: Kent Edmondson - Absent Jack Gilliland – Present Maureen Johnson – Present Brandon Jackley – Present Michelle Brown – Absent A motion was made and seconded to accept the Consent Agenda; it passed unanimously. Visitors/Correspondence: Dennis told the Commission Carol Reed is retiring October 16th and this will be her last meeting. Members expressed their congratulations and cake was served. Program/Activity Spotlight: Dennis Dovel distributed and reviewed the Master Plan objectives. Goal 1 Organizational Efficiency Objective 1.1 is in progress and should be completed not later than November 2018. Objective 1.2 is being developed, especially in the Parks Maintenance Department. Several of the Goal 1 objectives have been achieved and are highlighted in yellow on the report. Goal 2 Enhance Financial Structure Ownership of the Blue has been transferred to the BSSD, and the Parks Sales Tax has been passed. Goal 3 Enhance Program and Service Delivery Staff will work with the Sports organizations to cross promote activities and programs. Several objectives have been completed or are in process. Goal 4 Provide new or improved facilities and amenities Objectives are currently being reviewed and implemented. Finances: Financial report was not available. Staff Reports: Staff reviewed their reports. Pam Buck reviewed her report, and added that Vesper Hall is one of only 4 agencies that still prepare meals on site. Other facilities are now having meals delivered. Dennis reviewed Randy Cooper’s report, and added that the recycling center was closed October 1. 1 Justin Stuart said staff is going into the busiest time of year at the Fieldhouse. The MyZone heart rate monitor device is being introduced to members and classes and competitions will be developed around it. Our first ever Youth Flag Football program is wrapping up and the Public Art Commission temporary art exhibit selection process is underway. Mary Herrington, new Manager of Fieldhouse/Recreation, begins work on Monday, October 9th. Dennis discussed plans for the renovation of City Hall. He said staff will vacate the building and move to the Public Safety Building, the Annex, and various other locations for nearly a year. Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman’s Report: Keith asked if on site security might be necessary during peak times and large events. Staff will research the cost and benefits of hiring security. Currently police officers periodically walk through the building. City Council Liaison Report: None Old Business: Park Sales Tax Update - Dennis presented slides beginning with the proposed timeline for park improvements. The RFQ for the bunker renovations at Adams Pointe Golf Club were out in July, as well as the RFQ for the landscape architect for Old Mill and Young Park design. Dennis reviewed tennis court renovations and trail improvements. Two designs for the Rotary Park small playground were presented to the Commission. Themes will be developed for each park, and the new designs will be posted to the web for a public vote to select the winning design. There was discussion of updates to other parks, and a question of whether any of the parks are ADA compliant. Dennis explained that our parks are ADA compliant but not fully inclusive. New Business: None Miscellaneous: None As there was no further business, a motion for adjournment was made and seconded. ___________________________________ Brandon Jackley, Chairman 2