Park Commission

Minutes of a Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting September 7, 2021 A regular meeting of the Blue Springs Parks Commission was held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Fieldhouse. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Jon Burke -- Present Parks Dept. Staff: Dennis Dovel Kathy Richardson – Absent Parks Dept. Staff: Justin Stuart Keith Hannaman -- Present Parks Dept. Staff: Derek Mayden Maureen Johnson – Present Parks Dett. Staff: Matt Asikainen Megan Johnson – Absent Parks Dett. Staff: Jayla Coleman Richard Mitchem – Absent City Council Liaison: Susan Culpepper – Absent Gabriel Mejia – Present Ken Horrell - Present A motion was made by Maureen Johnson and seconded by Ken Horrell to accept the Consent Agenda. It passed unanimously. Visitors/Correspondence: None Program/Activity Spotlight: Shane Gardner, the manager of Adams Pointe Golf Club, presented on recent activity and pandemic effects on the Golf Club. The City of Blue Springs invested $5.5 million dollars in building Adams Pointe Golf Club. This investment will be paid off in 2024. Each year over 200 people join one of the membership offerings at Adams Pointe. Adams Pointe is home to seven boys and girls high school golf teams. In addition, the facility is the host to Conference and Sectional championships. Shane shared some of the overall effects of the COVID pandemic. Revenue had almost an $500,000 increase in two years. Junior golf camp attendance has increase by 50%. Adams pointe hosts a series of morning in-house golf tournaments. All have sold out with full fields. For the summer events a second wave was scheduled in the afternoon and all of those were sold out as well. Non-golf banquets have declined with COVID because of the concern of gathering in larger numbers. Holiday party sales have declined as well. Supply chains have caused problems getting merchandise and needed items like range balls. Fortunately, staff had foreseen some of these issues coming and the facility has managed to get through the summer and early fall season in just fine. Finances: Dennis presented on financials. Staff Reports: Staff reviewed their reports. Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman’s Report: None City Council Liaison Report: None Old Business: Dennis presented an update for the Park Sales Tax. He stated that the RFQ/P for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for the Blue Springs Aquatic Center has been completed. On August 19, 2021 the selection committee has selected McCown Gordon Construction to recommend as the CMaR. Staff is working on the contract to bring the recommendation to City Council on October 4, 2021. Along with that contract, staff will also bring the architect contract with SFS Architecture forward at the same City Council meeting. Dennis explained that also on October 4th, staff will be bringing forward contracts with Athco, LLC for playground and shelter houses, paving in various parks with Tandem Paving and a contract with McConnell and Associates for renovations to basketball and tennis courts. It is expected all of these projects will begin shortly afer approval. Maureen asked if baby swings will remain at Woods Chapel Park. Dennis answered a friendship swing, and two other swings will be available at Woods Chapel Park. New Business: None 1 Miscellaneous: None As there was no further business, a motion for adjournment was made by Ken Horrell and seconded by Maureen Johnson. 2