Recreation Board

City of College Park Recreation Board Meeting December 2, 2019 6:00 p.m. College Park Community Center (CPCC) 5051 Pierce Avenue Final Minutes Present Absent 1. Domini Artis X 2. Sarah Araghi (Jazs) X 3. Santosh Chelliah X 4. Janice Bernache-Crocker X (Via Phone) 5. Jane Hopkins X 6. Jane Miller X 7. Mark Mullauer X 8. Judith Oarr X 9. Barbara Pianowski X 10. Christina Toy X Also Present: City Staff: Robert Ryan, Public Services Director (departed at 6:54 p.m.) Ryna Quinones, Communications Coordinator Gabi Wurtzel, Event Planner Joi Woods, Contract Secretary PG Parks: Kathleen Reardon, Assistant Facility Director I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. II. Membership Announcements Mark Mullauer- Appointed 11/12/2019 III. Review and Approval of Agenda Ms. Araghi suggested adding discussion about North College Park’s Hollywood Gateway Stage Project. Ms. Pianowski motioned to approve the agenda with the additional discussion. Mrs. Oarr seconded the motion. None were opposed. The motion passed 6-0- 0. IV. Review and Approval of Minutes- November 4, 2019 Ms. Araghi motioned to approve the November 4, 2019 minutes. Mrs. Pianowski seconded the motion. None were opposed. The motion passed 6-0-0. V. Confirmed Events - Planning and Reports: a. Blues Festival Debrief - 11/09/2019 The Board briefly discussed: • Approximately 350-400 patrons were in attendance, similar to last year • Parking concerns, shortages, and future considerations such as Auxiliary Police Officers directing patrons to alternate parking areas. o Additional signage to direct patrons to alternate parking options o Other events hosted at the same time as the festival impacted the availability of parking b. Breakfast with Santa-12/14/2019 The Board discussed the event plan, projected attendance, and logistics: • Ms. Fletcher is awaiting an invoice from Mr. Canavan. Mrs. Hopkins will advise Mr. Canavan to email Ms. Fletcher • Mr. Bradford volunteered to be the back-up Santa • Mrs. Reardon confirmed the Santa suit has been ordered • Logistics- Arrival & Activity Times -Board Members will arrive at 9:30 am to begin set up • Food -Will not be catered -Menu items bagels, pastries, fruit (individual cream cheese packets, more plastic bags) -Details- shopping list • Eric Energy (associate magician) -Dance Side of the Gym -10:30- 11:15 a.m. proposed time 10:15-11:00 a.m. on the, if not the show will be shortened by 15 minutes • Santa -Preschool Room -To arrive at the Firehouse by 9:45 a.m. -To arrive at the Community Center by 10:05 a.m. • Photos with Santa until 12:40 p.m. (*hard stop at 12:40 p.m. preparation for reservation immediately after photos) • Crafts will take place near the gym • Mrs. Oar will not be in attendance to serve as Mrs. Santa. • The board reviewed a list of the items Mrs. Greene purchased for goodie bags Mrs. Bernache-Crocker suggested posting a chart of activities and start times c. MLK – 01/11/2020 The Recreation Board is invited to attend d. Family Bowling-1/26/2020 The Board briefly discussed: • A promotional flyer will be created by the Communications Department • Event signage- pricing, use of city promotional items (table cloth & table tent) -Mrs. Quinones will provide a table cloth • Final Payment pending/to be confirmed e. Bunny Brunch The Board discussed the menu, logistics, Mr. Mullauer will be the new bunny. f. Good Neighbor Day – 04/04/2020  The Recreation Board is invited to attend g. City’s Diamond (75th) Anniversary – 06/06/2020 (bandwagon reserved) Highlighted points and ideas included: • Using an idea board to solicit feedback • Historic photo slide show -Soliciting photos from residents via Facebook • Antique car show • Featuring local College Park band(s): Paint Branch Creek • Famous College Park (former) Residents and UMD Alumni- Jim Henson, Gail King • Honoring all former Council members and their spouses • Marketing via Social Media and the Municipal Scene h. Fourth of July – 07/04/2020 (bandwagon reserved; confirm Nightlife Band) i. College Park Day – 10/10/2020 Discussion postponed j. North College Park Hollywood Gateway Stage Project Ms. Araghi shared feedback about the North College Park Hollywood Gateway Stage Project. Ms. Araghi expressed her desire to offer formal feedback for considerations to ensure that the stage is functional and accessible to different forms of traffic (foot, bike, and automobiles). Mrs. Quinones shared information about the project from the City’s website and encouraged sharing feedback with the Planning Department. VI. Proposed Events a. Ice Cream Social/Field Day Discussion postponed b. Pool Day Discussion postponed VII. Communication Announcements Ms. Wurtzel was contacted by Susan Jones, of Berwyn Heights to discuss partnership to host musical concert events. VIII. Next Meeting: Monday, January 6, 2020 IX. Adjournment Mrs. Araghi motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Pianowski seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 6-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:19 pm.