Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Committee/Commission Workshop Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 10:00 am Yucca Recreation Center 500 S Richardson Ave Roswell, NM 88201 Call to Order Meeting called to order by Tabitha Denny at 10:03 am. Roll Call Committee Members: Tabitha Denny, Jeanine Best, Employees: Tim Williams, Damian Cheatem, Laurie Jerge, Cuic Gonzalez Guests: Leslie Lawner, Kathy Latimer, Lizzy Latimer, Cesar Obeso, Renee Fitts, Brenda Bonham, Greg Neal, Jason Best, Seth Diaz, Melanie Deason, Rogue Cunny, Caroline Grant, Bill Moffitt, John Davis, Eric Schoen, Ira Winkler, Leona Winkler, Clyde McKee, Ella Fletcher, Cookie Fletcher, Sara Craven, and Dwain Voltar. Non-Action Items Public meeting for Indoor Multipurpose Recreation Center/Yucca Group Tour of the facility “Future of the Yucca Recreation Center Public Forum” Questionnaire (Attendee results) I. Does the public want to rebuild the Yucca Recreation Center or Plan to build a new recreation center? II. What would the people like to have as amenities to the recreation center? (Gym, Fitness Room, Jogging track to name a few) III. If the decision to build a new recreation center, what part of the City would you like it to be? Public Comment Public discussion main concerns: Safety issues Cost Loss of Services Future generational needs Possibility of fixing Yucca and building a new recreation center Adjourn The next Parks and Recreation workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 7:00 am at the Roswell Adult and Senior Center. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 am.