Parks & Recreation Commission

MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Workshop Parks & Recreation Office 1101 W. Fourth Street May 21, 2018 6:00 PM Call to Order Chair JaneAnn Oldrup, called the May 21, 2018 meeting to order at 6:00 pm. In Attendance The following were present: Members: Chair, JaneAnn Oldrup, Maegan Sanders, Barry Mathison, James Edwards, Becky Joyce, Kim Elliott and Hannah Robertson. Staff present included Elizabeth Gilbert, Director of Administrative Services; Jim Burress, Director of Parks and Recreation; Laurie Jerge, Recreation Superintendent; Sara Hall, Recreation Supervisor, Kevin Dillon, Engineering; Bill Morris, Planning Manager; Damian Cheatem, Recreation Supervisor Guests present Juan Oropesa, City Councilor; Jacob Roebuck, City Councilor; Jeanine Corn-Best, City Councilor; Angela Moore, City Councilor; Alison Penn, Reporter, Roswell Daily Record. Director of Administrative Services, Elizabeth Gilbert addressed the Commission on the following items. Commission Responsibilities Act in an advisory capacity for items related to: ◦ Public parks and recreation and their related facilities ◦ Involvement in plans for parks, recreation facilities or sports programs ◦ Suggestions for funding sources Promote the maximum use of parks, recreation programs and facilities and to serve as a forum for public discussion Coordinate plans with the Planning and Zoning Commission, as needed Cooperate and coordinate with all city, school, state or federal agencies concerned with community recreation Implement, carry out and coordinate policies of the governing body with reference to recreational facilities, activities and programs Upcoming Items New Recreation and Aquatic Facility ◦ Help with program development and participation at both facilities Zoo Master Plan  ◦ Community involvement and funding opportunities Bike and Trail Master Plan Cielo Grande Recreation Area Master Plan Other? Other Support Opportunities Participate with other meetings – General Services Committee, City Council Grow volunteer and instructor involvement and pool of people Improve programming and citizen participation Create partnerships with other organizations Help to better involve the community in activities throughout the City Other? Direction of Commission Where does the group want to head? What topics are important to the group? What support is needed from the group by the Council? Other discussion? Director of Parks & Recreation, Jim Burress addressed the Commission and let them know about the approval of the engineering designs for the columbariums at South Park Cemetery along with plans to improve the roads. At Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River, Jim Burress talked about the plans to improve the Clubhouse, working with the Boys & Girls Club to increase the youth programming, access and transportation to and from the golf course to the new recreation center. The Parks Department continues to work their 5-year plan regarding infrastructure, playgrounds and trees. Jim Burress will be asking for the public’s input on what the needs of Roswell are regarding sports fields and parks. Recreation is putting together new programming and looking at cost recovery for the new recreation center. Exploring marketing plan for recreation to better inform the public about all of these new and exciting projects. Parks & Recreation is going to need volunteers and financial support from the public to achieve all of its goals. Spring River Zoo is partnering with the Albuquerque Zoo. Recently, staff went there and looked at infrastructure, materials, logistics, training and marketing to learn from them what they have already been through. Every department has a major project and Parks & Recreation is driving forward. Jacob Roebuck, City Councilor addressed the Commission stating that this workshop is to come together to decide the direction and priorities for the City Council regarding Parks & Recreation. The Commission discussed at length marketing, signage, sports tourism, quality of life, economic development, and communications. ADJOURN The workshop adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Next Commission Meeting: June 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm Submitted by: Gina Montague