Citizens' Recreation Commission

Citizens’ Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Meeting of the Citizens’ Recreation Commission was held on May 13, 2025 at Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. CALLED TO ORDER: 7:03pm PRESENT: ABSENT: Melinda Billingsley Amanda Starkey Barb Janutol Abby Klotz Amanda York Dave Andrews Gib Heim Lindsay Fratarolli ALSO PRESENT: Angela Coletti-Brown, Owen Gafa, and Tony Rennpage APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Motion was made for acceptance of the agenda for May 13, 2025 by Heim and seconded by Barb Janutol. Approval of motion: Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; Klotz; York; Andrews; Heim; Fratarolli No: None Absent: Starkey APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion was made for the approval of minutes from April 8 2025 by Abby Klotz and seconded by Amanda Starkey. Approval of motion Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; Klotz; York; Andrews; Heim; Fratarolli No: None Absent: Starkey 1 DIRECTOR’S REPORT: ● Swim team prices raised to be in line with other cities ● Some of new workout equipment from grant has already arrived ● Swim team registration open ● Lifeguard recruitment is ongoing COUNCIL REPORT: ● Social district open now through October ● City received a grant and through feedback from residents decided to purchase new workout equipment for Lakefront activity center TREASURER’S REPORT: ● SpringFest came in slightly under budget ● Commission budget still on track OLD BUSINESS: ● SpringFest Debrief o Good amount of attendees, just stayed less long likely due to weather o Rock garden, face paint, and DIA were well received o Friendship Factory table was less busy, if used again commission would prefer to prepay o Because of city ordinance, commission wasn’t able to ask for and advertise local restaurant deals. Will ask city admin if there is a way to work with local businesses for next springfest ● Spring Bike Ride o City providing 100 t-shirts (first come, first serve) o Will need safety vests for volunteers o City purchase freeze pops (with coolers) o new decorations o Will encourage corner monitor ● Fishing Derby o Giveaway: 3 gallon bucket, same candy, juice, small goody bag stuffers, maybe a net 2 Motion to request amount not to exceed $2,000 from Acct 101-105-880.200 for Fishing Derby made by Janutol, second by Andrews Approval of motion: Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; Klotz; York; Andrews; Heim; Fratarolli No: None Absent: Starkey ● 75th Anniversary subcommittee o Planning possible Labor Day event o Considering expanded bridge walk/run that could include .75 mile course and 7.5 km o 75 days of summer activities: trips to pool, laps around Ghesquiere, ▪ could include prizes like a t-shirt or business gift card NEW BUSINESS: ● Confirm 2026 Event Calendar o WinterFest - last Saturday of Jan (Jan 31) o SpringFest - first Saturday of May (May 2) o Cruisin’ Through the Woods: Family Fun Ride - First Sunday in June (June 7) o Fishing Derby - first Saturday of August (Aug 1) ● Ghesquiere ice rink o Boards were originally taken down, before decision was made to keep ice rink in current location. Comm. Andrews suggests putting boards on Lakefront rink instead of Ghesquiere PUBLIC COMMENT: ● None 3 ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Dave Andrews and seconded by Barb Janutol. Approval of motion: Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; Klotz; York; Andrews; Heim; Fratarolli No: None Absent: Starkey Meeting Adjourned at 8:03pm. Respectfully submitted by: Melinda Billingsley, Secretary of the Grosse Pointe Woods Citizen's Recreation Commission. 4