Parks & Recreation Commission

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISION MINUTES Monday, May 7, 2018 ACTIVITY CENTER 12:00 Noon ATTENDANCE In Attendance: B. Combo, C. Horsley, J. LoBuono, T. Reinke, T. Hersh, M. Hill, J. Forbes, K. Hope, K. Martin, J. Hammon, L. Beard, K. Millgate, B. Martin, R. Campbell, G. Weitzel, B. Lee Members not in attendance: D. Radford, W. Johnson, P. Holm, D. Pennock APPROVAL OF MINUTES K. Martin Motioned to approve the April 2018 minutes. All in favor. Director’s Report – G. Weitzel  G. Weitzel reported on the following:  Brandon Lee was introduced as a new commissioner for the board.  The Zoo Education Center bids opened up last week. The low bid was $910,000.00. Construction will begin June 1, 2018.  A donation from the Maeck Foundation was announced, as well as a reminder of the May 10th groundbreaking event.  The City Council approved a new park property donation located at 1660 12th street.  Parks & Recreation has been working with the LDS Church and School District 91 to purchase a property on Dunbar Street.  Ordinance revisions.  Heritage Park’s progress was updated.  The Eastside Greenbelt Pathway Project is underway and should be done in the next six to eight weeks.  The Pinecrest Trail project along Elva, Yellowstone, and Holmes was discussed.  The Sandy Downs Master Plan and our new contract with Keffer/Overton Associates.  The award of two $500,000 grants from ITD toward building the Idaho Master Canal Pathway Project. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Zoo – D. Pennock – Absent (Reported by L. Beard)  The Groundbreaking event for the Maeck Education Center on Thursday, May 10th.  The Zoo opened for the season on April 7th.   The entrance stats for the month of April, 2018 are just shy of record breaking. Recreation Center – P.J. Holm (Absent – Reported by C. Horsley) C. Horsley reported on the following:  The annual Gem & Mineral show was hosted by Parks & Recreation at the Recreation Center in early April with a large turnout.  Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with Grit Kid held an obstacle course at the Earth Day Celebration in Tautphaus Park. Parks/Cemeteries – B. Martin B Martin Reported on the following: For Parks Maintenance:  Installed new outfield fence on the Freeman Park Babe Ruth Field.  Removed old Play-Matta playground surface at Bel-Aire Park.  Removed perimeter fence at Pinecrest Golf Course.  Facilitated the Heritage Park groundbreaking event.  Removed fence at Vissing Circle, as part of the pathway project.  Prepped all the baseball and soccer fields.  Started the fertilizer and turf revitalization project at the Old Butte Soccer Complex.  Removed and installed over one hundred banners.  Started the moving and trimming at all of the city parks.  Turned on park water systems and repaired freeze breaks throughout the city.  Reported on the general maintenance of Sandy Downs and Noise Park. For Horticulture  The topiaries were planted.  The Arbor Day event was organized and held.  Service projects for young adult groups and the Rotary Club.  Seeded 18,000 seeds and ordered the perennials.  Tree removals and cleanup of trees after wind damage. B. Martin also reported on cemetery burials, disinterments, and general maintenance of headstones, trees, etc. Golf – T. Reinke T. Reinke reported on the following:  The beginning of the golf season and golf sales thus far.  Working with I.E. Productions on marketing for the golf shop and special events.  The successful Papa Toms Golf Tournament. Bonneville County – D. Radford (Absent – No Report) School District 91 – K. Martin K. Martin reported on the following:  District tournaments starting.  Softball, baseball, track, tennis all beginning.  School District 91 will be hosting three state 4A tournaments. School District 93 – W. Williams (Absent – No Report) Shade Tree Committee – M. Hill Matt Reported on the following:  The Shade Tree meeting and the ordinance change on tree clearance that was sent to Council. Call for Agenda Items Meeting adjourned at 12:52 Next meeting will be held June 4, 2018. Recorded by: Tracy Sessions, Clerk, Parks & Recreation