Parks & Recreation Commission

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2019 ACTIVITY CENTER 12:00 Noon ATTENDANCE: Members in Attendance: B. Combo, C. White, T. Hersh, K. Hope, J. Forbes, M. Hill, J. Hammon, J. Freeman, R. Campbell, P. Holm, C. Horsley Members Not In Attendance: B. Lee, J. LoBuono, D. Radford, P. Lloyd, W. Johnson, G. Weitzel CALL TO ORDER – B. COMBO B. Combo called the meeting to order at 12:10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES T. Hersh motioned to approve the January 7, 2019 minutes. K. Hope seconded. All in favor. DIRECTOR’S REPORT – G. WEITZEL (ABSENT – REPORTED BY P.HOLM) P. Holm reported on the following:  The organizational change in the Recreation Division. Chris Horsley was introduced as the new Recreation Superintendent.  P. Holm updated the board on the dog park. Since the donation by the Maeck Foundation, a steering committee is working on a plan for improvements, including adding a third section to the park to help with turf management by allowing rotation, and working with the FAA regarding their regulations. There are plans to add water and an agility course, among other things.  The Maeck Education Center is finished minus a few last minute touches, such as the logo for the front. All Commission members are encourage to attend the ribbon cutting on February 22nd.  The new playground equipment at Community Park was approved by the City Council and will be replaced this spring. The path at this park will also be finished this spring.  The RFQ’s for a second sheet of ice. We will begin looking for qualifications from companies for this project.   P. Holm will begin obtaining prices on spray pads. J. Freeman advised the board that they want to get a pad put together at Reinhart Park this summer as we have funds available.  The Heritage Park project update was given, including the problems with delivery of donated material. We are working with H&K to resolve this.  The Idaho Canal project ribbon cutting is planned for August or early September.  P. Holm invited the commissioners to the Parks & Recreation Department meeting on February 6th.  The draft community survey was reviewed by the commission. P. Holm asked commission members to review the survey and have any changes they’d like to submit by Monday, February 11th.  The Demographics & Recreational Trends Analysis report was reviewed by commission members. OTHER DEPARTMENT UPDATES R. Campbell – Parks Maintenance  R. Campbell advised that the staff has been working on tree trimming projects and snow removal. D. Pennock – Zoo  D. Pennock advised they have been working on their accreditation package. T. Hersh – Golf  T. Hersh advised that the Five Year Master Plan is underway, and that the committees that were formed will finalize their recommendations in the next few weeks. CALL FOR AGENDA ITEMS Meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m. Next meeting will be held March 4, 2019. Recorded by: Tracy Sessions, Clerk, Parks & Recreation