Parks Board

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAFAYETTE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 4:00 pm 20 April 2020 The City of Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board met virtually via GotoMeeting, April 20, 2020 at 4:00 pm. The meeting was also livestreamed for the public at https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofLafayetteIN/live The meeting was called to order by Park Board President Maurie Denney. Board members present were Pat Corey and Dave Mecklenburg. Mayor Tony Roswarski, Parks Superintendent Claudine Laufman, Parks Director of Operations Jon Miner, and Substitute Recording Secretary Dana Rhodes were also present. City staff members present were Jacque Chosnek, Andy Milam and Rob Blue. Upon motion by Dave Mecklenburg, seconded by Pat Corey, and unanimously carried, minutes of the March 16, 2020 Parks Board meeting were approved. Upon motion by Pat Corey, seconded by Dave Mecklenburg, and unanimously carried, claims in the amount of $37,261.66 were approved. Superintendent’s Report:  Superintendent Claudine Laufman indicated that the Parks Department has been following the executive order by shutting down playgrounds and shelters and installing basketball goal barriers. Patrons have been doing a good job of abiding by the order and staying clear of shut down areas as well as social distancing in parks. The Department has been employing essential team members to work and adhere to CDC recommendations by maintaining social distancing. Outside work has been moving forward to complete what is needed. Opening of Loeb RFP Lease/Use Proposals  Superintendent Laufman stated that the Parks Department sought out proposals for the use of Loeb Stadium.  Mayor Tony Roswarski expressed that the Department is excited to take a look at the bids and begin the process of determining a user group for Loeb stadium. The Department will keep options open while moving through the next steps of finding who will operate the stadium.  Director of Operations Jon Miner proceeded to open the two sealed bids and announced the names of the bidders as the following: o Lafayette Family Entertainment o Main Street Indiana  Upon motion by Pat Corey, seconded by Dave Mecklenburg, and unanimously carried, the board voted to take the two proposals under advisement.  Upon discussion, Board Member Dave Mecklenburg expressed his apprehension that the uncertain times during the COVID-19 situation may have taken a toll on the number of Park Board Meeting April 20, 2020 Page 1 of 2  bid proposals received. Mayor Roswarski responded that the proposals will be evaluated by the team; the evaluators will keep options open and go from there. Communications:  Board: No communications  Public: No communications  Written: No communications There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Dave Mecklenburg, seconded by Pat Corey, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 4:11 pm. _____________________________________ Maurie Denney, Park Board President _____________________________________ Pat Corey, Vice-President ______________________________________ Dana Rhodes, Recording Secretary Park Board Meeting April 20, 2020 Page 2 of 2