Parks Board

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAFAYETTE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 4:00 pm 18 March 2024 The City of Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board met in regular meeting at 4:00pm, March 18, 2024. The meeting was held at Rush Pavilion in Columbian Park. The meeting was called to order by Park Board Vice-President Dave Mecklenburg. Board members present were Siany Molina and Jan Abney. Parks Superintendent Claudine Laufman, Parks Director of Operations Jon Miner and Recording Secretary Jenny Spencer were present. Parks staff members present were Mike Perry, Kurt Wolf, Neil Dale, Colin Miner and Alex Tanksley. City Council Member Bob Downing and Deb Schmucker from Cornerstone PDS were also present. Upon motion by Ms. Abney, seconded by Ms. Siany and unanimously carried, minutes of the February 12, 2024 Parks Board meeting were approved. Upon motion of Ms. Abney seconded by Ms. Molina, and unanimously carried, General Fund Claims in the amount of $42,396.27, Non-Reverting Fund Claims in the amount of $38,866.74 for a total of $81,263.01 were approved, with the exception of the Mecklenburg Enterprises, Inc. check for $206.46 which will be held for quorum vote requiring Mr. Meckleburg’s abstention. Superintendent’s Report: • Event Coordinator Alex Tanksley shared that the 2023 Annual report has been completed and distributed hard copies to Board Members. Highlights include CAT Park All- Inclusive Field dedication, Loeb Concert Series, and numerous park improvements. Ms. Tanksley also updated activities at McAllister Rec Center including newly added street hockey and “Daycation” bus trips and the annual Spring Celebration. Both McAllister and the Zoo will be holding an Eclipse Camp on April 8, as schools will be out. In addition, Ms. Tanksley provided a social media update with an increase across all platforms. Superintendent Laufman commended Ms. Tanksley for her hard work on the Annual Report in her new position. • Director of Operations Miner updated on seasonal hiring. McAllister has filled 26 of 35 camp counselor positions. The Zoo has 95% of summer positions filled. Maintenance has 20% with 4 of 20 positions filled. Aquatics positions are 85% filled with 73 lifeguards hired. That pace is ahead of the last couple of years. Project Updates: - McCaw Phase 2 design work with Chastain continues. The hope is to wrap up design in the beginning of May, put the project out for bid and begin work at the start of summer. - The Zoo Commissary project had Waterworks and Renew onsite completing their projects. Mattcon has begun a lot of earth work preparing for the ground for foundation. Park Board Minutes 3/18/24 Page 1  - The Columbian Park Playground renovation continues. There are usually 5-6 workers on site through the evenings and weekends. Signs with renderings of the completed project that were posted are getting positive feedback. Completion is expected the first week in June. - McCaw Phase 1 is expected to open the third week in April with a dedication/opening ceremony. There is a lot of excitement as we wish to be certain the sod is completely rooted for durability. Upon motion by Ms. Abney, seconded by Ms. Siany and unanimously carried the 2023 Annual Report was approved. Upon motion by Ms. Abney, seconded by Ms. Siany and unanimously carried, Resolution 24-01, Five Year Master Plan was approved. See Attachment A. Upon motion by Ms. Abney, seconded by Ms. Siany and unanimously carried the Declaration of Worthless Property was approved. See Attachment B. Communications: • Board: none • Public: none • Written: none There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion of Ms. Abney, seconded by Ms. Molina, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 4:21 pm. _______________________________________ Matt Metzger, Park Board President _______________________________________ Siany Molina, Secretary Pro Tem ________________________________________ Jenny Spencer, Recording Secretary Park Board Minutes 3/18/24 Page 2