Recreation & Parks Commission Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION February 18, 2015 MINUTES PRESENT: Recreation & Parks Commission: Jerry Barton, Andrew Mathews, Peter Nolan, Jackie Neau and Richard Zito. Recreation & Parks Staff: Steve Youel and Matt Lishman. ABSENT: None GUESTS: None ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mr. Zito made the motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Mathews seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Mathews made the motion to approve the minutes of January 21. Mr. Nolan seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT: None STATUS REPORTS: Youth Assistance Fund: Mr. Lishman reported that there were no requests since our last meeting. There were no donations. The projected fund balance is $3,317.32. Gold Bug Park Development Committee Agreement: Mr. Youel reported that the City and the Gold Bug Park Development Committee recently revised their existing agreement regarding operations and special projects at Gold Bug Park. Mr. Youel shared that as a result of the new agreement, City staff will take on more of a lead role within the Gift and Blacksmith’s Shops. The agreement also calls for overview by the Recreation and Parks Commission on special projects initiated by the Committee. Development of a Bike Park: Mr. Barton suggested that staff approach County staff regarding potential development sites for a Bike Park. Mr. Barton also suggested taking another look at the property along the bike trail near Schnell School Road. Special Events on El Dorado Trail: Mrs. Neau has been going to the meetings with the County regarding special events on the El Dorado Trail. This year is the first time there has been an event on both the City and County section of the Trail. The County does not have a trail use policy and is in the process of developing one that is similar to the City’s. The idea behind this draft is that the public can get an application that can go to both the City and the County. Mr. Youel suggested that the County share their draft plan will County Council prior to submitting the draft to the City of Placerville Recreation and Parks Commission for review. ACTION ITEMS: 2015-2016 Annual Operating Budget: Mr. Youel reported that the recent down-fall of the economy has resulted in a considerable amount of deferred maintenance projects. As a result, staff has accumulated a significant list of Capital Improvement Projects for 2015-2016 budget consideration. Mr. Youel shard a prioritized list of projects based on health and safety risk and the protection of City assets. Mr. Barton suggested there may be some grant funding with the tree projects at Gold Bug Park. The Commission was in support of staffs list of priority projects. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.