Parks & Recreation Committee

PARKS + RECREATION COMMITTEE JUNE 10, 2019 AT 3:00PM CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, 4​TH​ FLOOR MEETING AGENDA I. PUBLIC COMMENTS None II. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by Chairperson Guzman at 3:01 p.m. on June 10, 2019, in the City Hall Conference Room. III. ANNOUNCE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Councilperson Valerie Guzman, Chair Councilperson Stacey Streetman Councilperson Vondell Richmond Councilperson Richard Garrett, Councilperson Travis Holleman were absent. IV. ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES ● April 8, 2019 ● May 8, 2019 Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt the minutes as presented. Councilperson Richmond seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken. The motion to adopt the minutes from the April and May meetings passed without objection. V. COUNCIL ACTION None VI. COMMITTEE ACTION None Parks + Recreation Committee Agenda Page | 2 June 10, 2019 VII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS ● Branding Presentation (Jennifer Letourneau) The Department’s new branding was presented by Jennifer Letourneau. She explained how the new logo and branding would better express the Department’s purpose. She explained the process staff and the consultants have followed to develop the Department’s brand. Vondell Richmond Arrived 3:07PM. Ms. Letourneau shared the branding statement, logo and color palette. ● Project Update Jennifer Letourneau shared the Department’s project update that included: i. Swan Lake Pool Renovations: The pool opened on schedule. The final walk through is scheduled for tomorrow. ii. Crow Center roof project is complete. Some water intrusion was found on the exterior of the building, but plans are underway to paint/seal the exterior and gymnasium in the fall. iii. Red River East is underway, but delayed due to flooding. The contractor is making progress now with plans to finish in the fall. There are plans to add a trail spur to tie into APSU. iv. The racquetball room at the Kleeman Recreation Center is being converted to workout area. v. Lettie Kendall Park is getting a new restroom. The project has seen a brief delay due to large rock. This is scheduled to be complete in 90-100 days. vi. Staff are working on clean up the old Mason Rudolph Pool. vii. The CXT flush restroom open at Heritage and old restrooms was moved to Bel-Aire. viii. Billy Dunlop pavilion is getting a facelift and the addition of unisex resetroom. Renovations will include roof repairs. ix. There was a pre-bid for the Smith Pool demolition this morning. The pool will be filled, leveled and the area turned over to school. ● Opening Weekend Pool Data (Dan Carpenter) Mr. Carpenter reported that April and May are busy for the Department. Opening weekend of the pools is a ton of work for staff. The Department tripled the Parks + Recreation Committee Agenda Page | 3 June 10, 2019 attendance at Swan Lake in comparison to 2018. Attendance at the other pools doubled ● Comprehensive Revenue Policy Update i. 20.1.3 Swan Lake Cart Fee (Brad Damron) ii. 6.4 Pool Rentals (Dan Carpenter) iii. 6.4.5 Swan Lake Pool Pavilion iv. 6.4.6 Swan Lake Pool Cabanas v. 4.1.3 Club/Travel Teams 4.1.4 Clinics, Camps & Tryouts 4.1.5 Friendlies Jennefer Letourneau explained the fee updates reported. There were no questions. ● Human Resources Report Ms. Letourneau reported that staffing needs are high across the board. They are in need of 5-7 lifeguards, two (2) facility managers, two (2) gym assistants, 3 grounds and facility maintenance staff. The is a total of 11 vacant positions. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Richamond seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken. The motion to adjourn the meeting passed without objection.