Citizens' Recreation Commission
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · January 14, 2025
Minutes
Citizens’ Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Meeting of the Citizens’ Recreation Commission was held on January 14, 2025
at Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
CALLED TO ORDER: 7:04 p.m.
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Melinda Billingsley Tony Rennpage
Barb Janutol
Abby Klotz
Amanda Starkey
Amanda York
Dave Andrews
Gib Heim
Lindsay Fratarolli
ALSO PRESENT: Angela Coletti-Brown, Owen Gafa
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion was made for acceptance of the agenda for January 14, 2025 by Starkey and
seconded by Barb Janutol.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; Klotz; Starkey; York; Andrews; Heim;
Fratarolli
No: None
Absent: Rennpage
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion was made for the approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 by Heim
and seconded by Andrews.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; Klotz; Starkey; York; Andrews; Heim;
Fratarolli
No: None
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Absent: Rennpage
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
● Dog Park Passes will now be March-Feb (in line with registration)
● Ice rink in Ghesquiere will become dedicated pickleball courts
● New ice rink will go next to bathrooms
COUNCIL REPORT:
● Council approved re-appointments of Andrews and Fratarolli.
● Tony Rennpage resigned from Commission. There is now a vacancy on the
commission
● State Little League tournament in July hosted at Ghesquiere, so work will
begin soon to update diamonds
o About $200,000 of updates being done to baseball areas
● Council still waiting to receive Park Improvement Plan with cover letter
TREASURER’S REPORT
● None
OLD BUSINESS:
● WinterFest
o Frisbee giveaway with city logo
o DJ, pony rides, petting zoo, photo booth, confirmed
o Food trucks: Cult of the Joe Burger, Little Donuts Factory, and on site
pizza
o Detroit Mascots will be staggered over the course of the event
o Mini golf activity and inflatable games
o Setup will happen night before at Cook Schoolhouse
o Need music for ice rink while people are skating
o Roles
▪ Animals: Heim
▪ Fire Pits: Andrews
▪ Games/Crafts: Klotz, Billingsley
▪ Food Trucks: Janutol
▪ Mascot: York, Billingsley, Fratarolli
▪ Utility: Starkey
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● Snow Creation Contest
o Flyer was shared and included in eblast
o Will run until March 15
● Elections
o Proposed idea: rotating board positions - met with hesitation and
opposition from most commission members. Proposal is dropped.
o Nominations:
▪ Chair: York
▪ Vice-Chair: Andrews
▪ Treasurer: Starkey
▪ Secretary: Billingsley
Motion to approve nominated slate of Commission Board
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; Klotz; Starkey; York; Andrews; Heim;
Fratarolli
No: None
Absent: Rennpage
NEW BUSINESS:
● Discuss FY 25-26 Budget
o Will bring budget recommendations to February meeting
● Vacant commission position - will ask city for current applications, and ask
others to apply. Will review all applications during the March meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT:
● None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Dave Andrews and seconded by Barb
Janutol.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; Klotz; Starkey; York; Andrews; Heim;
Fratarolli
No: None
Absent: Rennpage
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Meeting Adjourned at 8:45pm.
Respectfully submitted by: Melinda Billingsley, Secretary of the Grosse Pointe
Woods Citizen's Recreation Commission.
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Agenda
CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS (313) 343-2440
20025 Mack Plaza Drive Fax (313) 343-2785
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236-2397
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONS: COMMITTEES: BOARDS:
Beautification Advisory Building Authority Board of Canvassers
Citizens' Recreation X Compensation & Evaluation Board of Review
Community Tree Construction Construction Board of Appeals
Election Finance Downspout Board of Appeals
Historical Fireworks Pension
Local Officers Compensation Mack Ave Business Study
Planning Public Relations
Senior Citizens'
PUBLIC INVITED: IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC ACT 267 OF 1976 (OPEN MEETINGS ACT), ALL
MEMBERS OF THE GROUP SELECTED ABOVE, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ARE INVITED TO
ATTEND THE FOLLOWING MEETING ON January 14, 2025 AT 7:00 pm in the Conference Room at the City
Hall.
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of agenda for Jan 14, 2025
3. Approval of minutes from Dec 10, 2024
4. City Council Report
5. Parks & Recreation Director’s Report
6. Treasurer’s Report
7. Old Business:
a. WinterFest
b. Snow Creation Contest
c. Elections
8. New Business:
a. Discuss FY 25-26 Budget
8. Public Comment / Adjournment
cc: Commission Members
Council Representative
City Clerk
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Submitted by: Melinda Billingsley Office Held: Recording Secretary Telephone: 626-346-8460
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