Recreation Board

City of College Park Recreation Board Meeting July 12, 2021 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Final Minutes Present Absent Departed at 1. Santosh Chelliah X 7:30 p.m. 2. Lindsay Dively X 3. Michelle Ford X 4. Jane Hopkins X 5. Jane Miller X 6. Mark Mullauer X 7. Barbara Pianowski X X 8. Angel Frangos Also Present: M-NCPPC Staff: Antoinette Battle, Regional Manager, College Park Community Center; Kathleen Reardon, Assistant Facility Director, College Park Community Center City Staff: Ryna Quinones, Communications Director; Gabi Wurtzel, Event Coordinator; Joi Woods, Contract Secretary I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Jane Hopkins at 7:03 p.m. II. New Member Welcome New Member Michelle Ford, introduced herself to the Board. Mark Mullauer announced his resignation from the Recreation Board. III. Review and Approval of June 7, 2021 Minutes Mark Mullauer motioned to approve the June 7, 2021 Minutes. Jane Hopkins seconded the motion. All were in favor. None were opposed. The motion passed. IV. Review and Approval of Agenda Mark Mullauer motioned to approve the agenda. Santosh Chelliah seconded the motion. All were in favor. None were opposed. The motion passed. V. City Events Update A. Night at the Movies  Friday, July 30 – Duvall Field  Friday, August 27 – Calvert Park o An outside vendor will provide an inflatable screen for both movie nights 1  o Popcorn & snow cones will be served o There is an unofficial rain date that allows for rescheduling within 6 months within the scheduled event B. NextNOW Festival – The Clarice  The NextNOW Festival in partnership with the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center will not move forward at this time  Gabi Wurtzel opened discussion for ideas to collaborate with the Clarice during College Park Day and during other city events C. College Park Day The board discussed ideas to adapt the event in consideration of shifting COVID-19 guidelines and precautions. Noted ideas and considerations included:  Signage – Use of masks, not required but encouraged  Logistical considerations to maintain Social Distancing o Seating & tables, organizing food, maintaining lines o Incorporating the use of tents, high top tables, Beer Garden  Hand Sanitizing Stations  Partnerships o Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission o Maryland Arts Exchange to host art activities o College Park Boys and Girls Club for pumpkin painting  Vendors o Fantasy World will provide attractions with COVID-19 sanitation protocols in place o Local Food Vendors o Music will be provided by The Nightlife Band D. Halloween event The board discussed partnering with Youth and Family Services (YFS) to host a collaborative Halloween event. Ryna Quinones will follow up with the YFS Director and provide an update at the next meeting. VI. Duvall Field Renovation Project -The Amphitheater The board reviewed conceptual plan options and discussed community feedback, changing community needs, and the feasibility of establishing an amphitheater to hold a minimum of 100 people. Noted points included:  Hosting limited number of events during the year o Speaker series, concert series, movie nights, group exercise, and other community events  Parking limitations and potential access challenges o Parking maps, apps, and assistance to mitigate challenges  Proactive communication to residents about the intentions to use the space Ryna Quinones will inquire about project timeline to build the amphitheater and provide an update at the next meeting. VII. Next Meeting : Monday, August , 2, 2021 2 VIII. Adjournment Barbara Pianowski motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mark Mullauer seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 8: 11 p.m. 3