Parks & Recreation Commission

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 RECREATION CENTER 12:00 Noon ATTENDANCE: Members In Attendance: D. Radford, M. Hill, J. Hammon, W. Johnson, J. Radford, B. Combo, R. Campbell, P. Holm, L. Johnson, K. Millgate, J. Forbes, G. Weitzel Members Not In Attendance: B. Lee, K. Hope, T. Hersh, J. LoBuono, P. Lloyd CALL TO ORDER – B. COMBO The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. B. Combo gave an update to the commission members who had missed the previous meeting. He gave a quick review of the scoring of the proposals for the Comprehensive and Strategic Master Plan, and reiterated that the purpose of this meeting was to interview the two finalists who were selected from four proposals which were submitted by the deadline on Friday, August 30th. G. Weitzel also gave the board members some history of his work with the two firms about to be interviewed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES J. Radford motioned to approve the August 6, 2018 minutes. J. Hammon seconded. All in favor. INTERVIEWS OF FINALISTS The first interview began at 12:10 p.m. with Pros Consulting. Neelay Bhatt presented the firm’s qualifications and their planned approach for this plan. The second interview commenced at 12:50 p.m. with Design Workshop. Michael Tunte and Anna Laybourne handled the majority of their presentation for their company and their planned approach going forward. Following the interviews, the board discussed, and each board member voiced their favorite. The general consensus was that the majority of commissioners were leaning toward Pros Consulting, though everyone agreed that both consulting firms were qualified. Pros Consulting was ultimately selected. CALL FOR AGENDA ITEMS Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. Next meeting will be held November 5, 2018. Recorded by: Tracy Sessions, Clerk, Parks & Recreation