Citizens' Recreation Commission
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · March 11, 2025
Minutes
Citizens’ Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Meeting of the Citizens’ Recreation Commission was held on March 11, 2025 at
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
CALLED TO ORDER: 7:04pm
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Melinda Billingsley Abby Klotz
Barb Janutol Amanda Starkey
Dave Andrews Amanda York
Gib Heim Lindsay Fratarolli
ALSO PRESENT: Angela Coletti-Brown, Owen Gafa, Tony Rennpage, Dave
Bourgeois
Vice Chair noted a lack of quorum. No official actions were taken. Reports given.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
● Registration will open for swim team next month
● Improvements to Ghesquiere baseball diamonds
COUNCIL REPORT:
● 75th Anniversary Events
o Music on the Lawn, July 25th
o Incorporation Anniversary, Dec 11
▪ Will open the 50th time capsule and bury 100th time capsule.
o Brainstorm incorporating 7.5 or 75 fitness challenge
▪ 7.5k walk/run, possibly expanding the Labor Day walk at
Lakefront, maybe with 1 mile, 5k, or relay option, maybe
partner with Ford house for expanded course
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▪ 75-day fitness challenge
o Can bring feedback/suggestions to next 75th anniversary committee
meeting in April
o Suggest having a 75th anniversary subcommittee
TREASURER’S REPORT:
● Budget is on track for Fiscal Year 24/25
OLD BUSINESS:
● Snow creation contest winners will be voted on at April rec meeting. Will
request presentation at April 28 council meeting
NEW BUSINESS:
● 2026 Event Calendar
o WinterFest - last Saturday of Jan, 1/31
o SpringFest - May 2
o Cruisin’ Through the Woods: Family Fun Ride - June 7
o Fishing Derby - first Saturday of August, 8/1
PUBLIC COMMENT:
● Dave B commented positively on new disc golf course Ghesquiere Park, it is a
good beginner course for a family, city operated park
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chair closed the meeting at 7:55pm
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 March 11, 2025 AT 7:00 pm in the Conference Room at the City
Hall.
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of agenda for March 11, 2025
3. Approval of minutes from Feb 11, 2025
4. City Council Report
5. Parks & Recreation Director’s Report
6. Treasurer’s Report
7. Old Business:
a. Snow Creation Contest
i. Vote on Winners
ii. Invite winners to council meeting to present awards
b. Bike Ride - Sub-Committee
i. Event Flyer
ii. Volunteer sign up
iii. Submit event request form
8. New Business:
8. Public Comment / Adjournment
cc: Commission Members
Council Representative
City Clerk
File
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Submitted by: Melinda Billingsley Office Held: Recording Secretary Telephone: 626-346-8460
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