Parks & Recreation Commission

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 ACTIVITY CENTER 12:00 NOON Present: Greg A. Weitzel, Brent Martin, Ronnie Campbell, PJ Holm, David Pennock, Tim Reinke, Bill Combo, Jeff Forbes, Jim Hammon, Tom Hersh, Matt Hill, Kerry Martin, John LoBouno, Kris Millgate, Dave Radford, Tom Hally Absent: Mike Davis, Tom Hersh, Jill Kirkham, Kerry Martin Guest Attendees: Ronnie Campbell, Roberto Abreo, Lisa Jones, Kerry Hammon, Robert Nitchke APPROVAL OF MINUTES March Minutes – Tom Hersh motioned to approve as written. John LoBuono seconded. All in favor. PUBLIC COMMENT None. DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Greg Weitzel  Currently working on two separate Community Garden Agreements.  Open Seat on Parks and Recreation Commission available for application process.  RFQ for Heritage Park is out.  Anticipating changes for the Fourth of July celebration location.  District 91 LWCF property issue is stopping us from getting grants. Working on getting issue resolved.  Zoo Education Center RFQ is out.  TPZS agreement refresh/formalization in process. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Golf – Tim Reinke  Revenue is over $90k through March.  Kevin Kavran explains the new teaching too, Launch Monitor to the group.  First Tee Program is wrapping up for the season.  Website highlights discussed. Zoo – David Pennock  Opening day is April 14th  33 volunteers helped on Zoo Cleanup Day.  24 new volunteers trained.  Zoo Crew application Deadline is today.  Last month of Zoo Mobile visits.  Sunny Katseanes is becoming a certified trainer.  New pathway to be completed before opening day.  New Signage is up.  New otters are being introduced and acclimated to one another.  New Babies: sloth bear, camel, lion Recreation – PJ Holm  Introduction of Roberto Abreo as new Recreation Specialist.  Spring / Summer Guide is out – copies distributed.  Kiosk on River Walk is being installed.  Aquatic Center Scoreboard purchased with grant money is being installed.  Sports and events updates. Parks/Cemeteries – Brent Martin/Ronnie Campbell  Banner updates.  Converted the ballfield at Esquire to 70’ base path.   Preparing new building for Brent and Ronnie’s new offices.  New bike racks at the restrooms around the River Walk are installed.  Ryder Park project has begun.  Fieldwork for sports has begun.  Cemetery updates. BONNEVILLE COUNTY – D. Radford  New restroom being installed at Blacktail with grant moneys.  Parking lots at Juniper and Blacktail are being resurfaced with grant moneys. GOLF REPORT – Tom Hersh  Last GAB meeting fee increases were discussed and supported. SCHOOL DISTRICT #91 – Kerry Martin (absent)  No Report. SCHOOL DISTRICT #93 – Mike Davis (absent)  No Report SHADE TREE COMMITTEE – Matt Hill  Arbor Day will be May 9th at 10am. Ceremony will be shared with Chesbro who is sponsoring a new Tree Walk program. MEETING ADJURNED AT 1:25 P.M. Recorded by Lisa Jones Parks and Recreation Division