Parks Board

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAFAYETTE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 4:00 pm 24 July 2023 The City of Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board met in regular meeting at 4:00pm, July 24, 2023. The meeting was held at Rush Pavilion in Columbian Park. The meeting was called to order by Park Board President Matt Metzger. Board members present were Maurie Denney and Siany Molina. Parks Superintendent Claudine Laufman, Parks Director of Operations Jon Miner were present. Parks staff members present were Mike Perry, Kurt Wolf, Caitlin Laffery, Samantha Haville and Ashley Wulff. Jackie Marshall and Greg Simpson were guests present for the meeting. Upon motion by Ms. Molina, seconded by Mr. Denney and unanimously carried, minutes of the July 10, 2023 Parks Board meeting were approved. Upon motion of Ms. Molina, seconded by Mr. Denney, and unanimously carried, General Fund Claims in the amount of $35,336.50, Non-Reverting Fund Claims in the amount of $47,199.17 for a total of $82,535.67 were approved. Superintendent’s Report:  Marketing Manager Samantha Haville updated the board on concert ticket sales for Air Supply, Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party and Scotty McCreery. Ms. Haville also updated the board on the upcoming Art in the Park event to be held at Armstrong Park on Tuesday August 1 from 6:0pm – 8:30pm.  Superintendent Laufman informed the board that the new playground at Armstrong Park was shipping ahead of schedule and should be completed within the next six weeks. Ms. Laufman stated that demo on the existing playground would be begin soon.  Director of Operations Miner reported on the recent thunderstorm that caused damage in Columbian Park, mainly at Tropicanoe Cove. Mr. Miner stated the storm damaged several pieces of IT equipment and potentially the PLC’s on the Mat Racer and Aqua Loop slides. Mr. Miner also reported the storm had knocked down a fence at Crosser Sports Complex and damaged roof shingles and the Family Farm Barn in the Columbian Park Zoo. Communications:  Mr. Denney complimented the aquatic staff at Tropicanoe Cove stating that during a recent visit his family had made to the Cove, the guards and staff were very attentive, on task and very pleasant.  Public: Greg Simpson of Lafayette, and Jackie Marshall, the Youth Development Coordinator for the Bauer Family Resource Center addressed the board regarding the Park Board Minutes 7/24/2023 Page 1  need for a Skate Park in Lafayette. Mr. Simpson gave the board an update on a successful Skate event held on July 16 at CAT Park wit approximately 300 skaters participating. Mr. Simpson informed the board that he would be holding another skate event on August 20 at Crosser Sports Complex. Mr. Simpson stated that he had a change.org petition started and had currently collected over 1,500 signatures. Ms. Marshall reported to the board that there was potential grant funding for youth development that could be used for a Skate Park project. President Metzger and the board thanked Mr. Simpson for his report.  Written: none There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion of Mr. Denney, seconded by Ms. Molina, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 4:23 pm. _______________________________________ Matt Metzger, Park Board President _______________________________________ Maurie Denney, Secretary Pro Tem ________________________________________ Jenny Spencer, Recording Secretary Park Board Minutes 7/24/2023 Page 2