4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

PARAB Board Meeting Wednesday March 9, 2022 ─ Attendees via Zoom Sarah Brinson/ Patti Dukes/ Ryan Ford/ Malica Evans/ Bridgett Perry/ Josh Rudy/ Linda Sheppard/ Katy Keller, Parks Planner Agenda New Business 1. Discussion of February Meeting Minutes 2. Discussion: a. Director Report: i. Park Updates ii. FY22-23 Budget Report b. Lewis Freeman Park - Progress update c. County Grant d. Engagement opportunities Notes ● Call to order: 7:06pm ● Katy advised to review February PARAB minutes in April ● Vineyard Pocket Park: improvement is minimum of $50k and there is a $500k cap on all parks. For example, Knight Park cost $3mil  2 ○ Plat to submit to Town Planner; will be located 2 streets north of Knight Farm off Wendover ○ Completion scheduled in 2022 ○ There will be minimum of water and electricity at each Park parcel ○ Katy recommends no structures to reduce main ○ Town can not accept more park land at this time ● Knight Farm Park: Katy indicated the family had not responded to availability for spring ribbon cutting ceremony; suggested she provide them a date to open that coincides with splash pad turn on date, perhaps Memorial Day weekend ○ July 1 the Town will have 50% of the park maintenance ○ Defined contract items would be confirmed soon ● Lewis Freeman Historical Park: Katy is collecting quotes on Community Engagement piece; gaining input from the Historical Association ● Kiwanis Park: Katy met with President on expansion; will meet internally and present to the Kiwanis Board soon ● Budget: Town retreat in March to look at budget (Maintenance staff or contracting) ○ County grant of $47k will be used for park installations by June 4 ○ Is not earmarked for Kiwanis per request by Kiwanis to not use for bathrooms ○ Items to purchase: ■ Zipline repair at Rock Ridge ■ Mist pole repair at Mary Hayes ■ Purchase new tables at Town Lake ■ Seesaw replacement at Mary Hayes will be either: ● Climb dome/ Metal seesaw/ Quad play balance board ■ Replace swing seats and zipline grips at Rock Ridge ● Q&A: Patti asked if there was an update on Boys and Girls Club? No partnership has been discussed ● Meeting adjourned: 8:03pm, Linda motioned to adjourn, Sarah second