Parks Board

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAFAYETTE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 4:00 pm 17 May 2021 The City of Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board met in regular meeting at 4:00pm, May 17, 2021. The meeting was held at Rush Pavilion in Columbian Park. The meeting was called to order by Park Board President, Maurie Denney. Board members present were Dave Mecklenburg and Matt Metzger. Park Superintendent Claudine Laufman, Parks Director of Operations Jon Miner, Zoo Director Neil Dale, Marketing Manager Samantha Haville, McAllister Recreation Center Assistant Manager Emily Butler, Maintenance Manager Mike Perry, Security Director Kurt Wolf and Recording Secretary Jenny Spencer were also present. Upon motion by Mr. Metzger, seconded by Mr. Mecklenburg, and unanimously carried, minutes of the April 19, 2021 Parks Board meeting were approved. Upon motion of Mr. Mecklenburg, seconded by Mr. Metzger, and unanimously carried, General Fund Claims in the amount of $28,170.99, Non-Reverting Fund Claims in the amount of $24,234.71 for a total of $52,405.70 were approved. Superintendent’s Report  Zoo Director Neil Dale provided an update on Zoo Memberships. To date, over 1600 memberships have been sold. Gift shop revenue as of May 15 was $60,500, compared to $20,109 in 2019.  Director of Operations Miner presented the Loeb Stadium update. Punch list items are being addressed with JR Kelly. Suite furnishings are arriving. Monitors for concessions and suites are being installed tomorrow. Trash cans and recycling bins have arrived. Mr. Miner also updated on special events and outside athletic teams being held at Loeb and scheduled for June. Director of Operations Miner also provided an update on Aquatics. Orientation began for managerial staff earlier, and training begins this week with an in-service at the Jefferson High School pool. Upon a question from Mr. Mecklenburg regarding foul balls at Loeb, a discussion ensued pertaining to retrieval of balls hit outside the park.  Parks Superintendent Laufman provided an update on Memorial Island. The retaining wall is being finished. The trees and miscellaneous piping saved for fish habitat have been installed. Sound equipment is being tested at Memorial Island. Lighting panel and theatre seating have arrived and being installed. The Carousel update included an update on the punch list wrap up for the building. There are some concrete issues. The Carousel manufacturer is working through the design.  Marketing Manager Haville provided the marketing update. Mr. Miner had an interview with Greater Lafayette magazine. Zoo staff participated in the “Inside Park Board Minutes 5/17/2021 Page 1  Our Towns” podcast with Shamus. WLFI covered the return of the train engine to Columbian Park. Ms. Haville also provided updated numbers for Social Media use, which continue to see significant increases. Upon motion of Mr. Metzger, seconded by Mr. Mecklenburg (see attachment A) and unanimously carried, a goat from Columbian Park Zoo was declared Surplus Property. Communications:  Board: none  Public: none  Written: none There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion of Mr. Metzger, seconded by Mr. Mecklenburg, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 4:28 pm. _______________________________________ Maurie Denney, Park Board President _______________________________________ Matt Metzger, Secretary Pro Tem ________________________________________ Jenny Spencer, Recording Secretary Park Board Minutes 5/17/2021 Page 2