Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

January 16, 2019 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SIOUX FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD was held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m., at the Prairie Green Clubhouse. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Members present: Lorrae Lindquist, Jim Stavenger, Ann Nachtigal, Todd Sundleaf and Patti Abdallah. Members absent: Mark Steinborn and Mike Begeman. Parks and Recreation staff present: Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation; Sky Smothers, Recreation Manager; Jackie Nelson, Administrative Manager; Kelby Mieras, Park Operations Manager; Tory Miedema, Park Development Specialist; Mike Patten, Park Development Specialist; and Rita Meyer, Administrative Assistant. Others present: Karen Leonard, City Attorney’s Office; Justin Arlt, General Manager, Sioux Falls Golf. Approval of Minutes (December 14, 2018) A motion to approve the minutes was made by Nachtigal and seconded by Abdallah. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Public Input No public input. Report of Standing Committees No committee meetings were held in January. Unfinished Business No unfinished business. Under New Business No new business. Report of Director of Parks and Recreation Kearney shared that the City Council did approve the changes to the ordinance as it pertains to drones in City parks. He also shared that RFP’s have been received for operating the Overlook Café to take the place of Rhonda Milstead’s contract that ends on January 31, 2019. Justin Arlt shared details of how season pass sales are progressing so far for 2019, as well as some staffing updates. He also discussed some possible temporary solutions to the recent cart shed fire to be ready for the start of the 2019 golf season. Mieras shared that the City crews have been actively removing ash trees and stumps on Park properties. The City Council approved the bids for contractor street tree removals to be completed in 2019. Miedema shared upcoming focus group and public meetings to gather input for updating our Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. 1  January 16, 2019 Items Added After the Agenda Deadline None. There being no further business, Abdallah made a motion to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned. ______________________________________ Secretary Approved by: _____________________________________ President 2