Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Minutes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board December 5, 2024, 7:00 p.m. M/M Senior Center 3500 Marais Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Present: Sarah Kindinger Melanie Macey Brigitta Burguess Sue Wells Hannah Holliday Ryan Danescu Perry Abbey Absent: Tony Rennpage _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Approval of Agenda Resolution Number: Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the Agenda of the December 5, 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. Moved by: Melanie Macey Seconded by: Brigitta Burguess Motion Adopted 3. Approval of Minutes Resolution Number: Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the Minutes of the November 7, 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. Moved by: Hannah Holliday Seconded by: Ryan Danescu Motion Adopted 4. Public Comment 1  Robert Houston: Spoke about open rec swimming and lap swimming; Would like the city to restart the swimming lessons and open swim programs with a contractor potentially. Emily McImmy: Also in support of the city restarting the swim lessons program. Jay Anderson: Spoke about Art Fair. 5. Reports 5.a City Commissioner Report Commissioner Macey explained the City is not renewing its contract with Normandy Oaks Hives. She also explained the city's involvement in the Battle of the Buildings program. Lockman Park is now open, and the new City Manager begins on January 6, 2025. 5.b Staff Report Nicole McEachern shared the following updates: RECREATION UPDATES Administration 1. Winter program registration opened December 3. 2. A survey is included in the Winter Insight to gather feedback from the community on Parks and Recreation experiences. Survey closes January 31. 3. We are currently recruiting for a Preschool Aide. Professional Development 1. McEachern and Elana Bordine are registered to attend the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (mParks) Conference in March. McEachern will be facilitating two sessions at the conference. Programming 1. Adult Softball League fall season concluded. 2. Volleyball league is underway at Salter Center and will end in January. 3. Tax Appointments start scheduling January 6. 4. We are in the process of scheduling field usage for 2025. 5. Art Fair planning with the Art Council has begun. Tentative dates are July 12-13. PARK/FACILITIES UPDATES 2  1. CDBG funded project at Clawson Park Project is still on track for March-June 2025 construction. 2. CDBG funded Lockman Park project is completed. Some areas are blocked for turf remediation. 3. McEachern met with Jordan Zuppke to learn more about skate parks. 6. Business Items 6.a Royal Oak Golf Center Fee Adjustment Request Resolution Number: Recommended Motion: Motion to approve proposed fee changes as presented. Moved by: Perry Abbey Seconded by: Ryan Danescu Motion Adopted 6.b Royal Oak Nature Society Accomplishment Report 2023-24 6.c Royal Oak Golf Course 2025 Rate Increase Request Moved by: Perry Abbey Seconded by: Hannah Holliday Motion Adopted 6.d Introduction to Recreation Team Composition 6.e FY 25-30 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Commissioner Macey voted no on this item. Resolution Number: Motion to approve the FY 25-30 CIP Moved by: Perry Abbey Seconded by: Sue Wells Motion Adopted 7. Items Not on the Agenda The board had additional discussion on aquatics programs. Staff shared the decision making process for pausing the programs due to safety concerns and staff capacity limitations. 8. Upcoming Events 9. Adjournment 3  Adjourned at 9:37 pm. Moved by: Perry Abbey Seconded by: Sue Wells Motion Adopted 10. Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 4