Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

Unofficial minutes to be approved at the April 17, 2019 meeting March 20, 2019 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SIOUX FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD was held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 4 p.m., at the Midco® Aquatic Center. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Members present: Lorrae Lindquist, Jim Stavenger, Ann Nachtigal, Mark Steinborn, and Mike Begeman. Members absent: Patti Abdallah and Todd Sundleaf. 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; Nancy Halvorson, Levitt at the Falls; Harriet Kattenberg and Nikky VanDerWerff, Falls Park Farmers Market; Audrey Willard and Lindsey Barwald, Butterfly House and Aquarium; Dan Grider, Great Bear Recreation Park; Emmett Keyser, SD Game Fish and Parks Regional Office; and Cathy Brechtelsbauer, Citizen. Approval of Minutes (February 20, 2019) A motion to approve the minutes was made by Stavenger, and seconded by Nachtigal. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Public Input Cathy Brechtelsbauer spoke to the Board about fees charged to vendors for special events held in the parks. She shared fees from surrounding communities. She feels that Sioux Falls fees are creating a hardship for nonprofits to participate in events. She was asking that the fee be dropped for nonprofit groups. Report of Standing Committees The Marketing and Public Needs Committee discussed the items on this agenda, as well as the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Municipal Band. The Park System Planning and Development Committee discussed the items on this agenda, as well as the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Municipal Band. The Partnerships and Recreation Committee did not meet. Unfinished Business No unfinished business. Under New Business Farmer’s Market Agreement: Nelson shared details of the updated Farmer’s Market Agreement. This agreement shall commence on April 1, 2019, and terminate on December 31, 2021, with the option to extend for an additional three-year term. After some discussion from the Board, a motion to approve the agreement was made by Begeman, and seconded by Stavenger. Motion passed unanimously with all Board members voting yes. 1  Unofficial minutes to be approved at the April 17, 2019 meeting March 20, 2019 Lloyd Companies Levitt Lawn Naming Application: Nelson shared details of the naming application for the Levitt Lawn. This application requests renaming the Levitt Lawn to the Lloyd Lawn at the Levitt Shell beginning May 1, 2019, and run for a period of five concert seasons, terminating in September of 2024. After some discussion from the Board, a motion to recommend approval of the agreement was made by Steinborn, and seconded by Begeman. Motion passed unanimously with all Board members voting yes. Sertoma Park Lease: Patten shared details of the updated Amended and Restated Lease and Sublease for Sertoma Park. The lease termination date of June 30, 2045, will coincide with the termination date of the lease currently in place with the State for the Outdoor Campus facility, also located on the Sertoma Park campus. A motion to recommend approval of the lease was made by Begeman, and seconded by Stavenger. Motion passed unanimously with all Board members voting yes. Bear Sculpture: “Bear Lee Standing:” Patten shared that an application was made by Great Bear staff to move the sculpture to Great Bear Recreation Park. This was the people’s choice sculpture last year, and is currently owned by the City of Sioux Falls. This application has been reviewed and approved by the Visual Arts Commission. A motion to recommend approval of the sculpture placement was made by Steinborn, and seconded by Nachtigal. Motion passed unanimously with all Board members voting yes. NSP Purchase Agreement—Falls Park Substation: Miedema shared details of the purchase agreement for the former substation land in Falls Park. This property would be purchased for one dollar and other valuable consideration. NSP will retain an easement for their electrical lines and other easements will be released that are no longer necessary. After some discussion from the Board, a motion to recommend approval of the purchase agreement was made by Nachtigal, and seconded by Stavenger. Motion passed unanimously with all Board members voting yes. NSP Purchase Agreement – Morrell Substation: Miedema shared details of the purchase agreement for the former Morrell substation land in Falls Park North. This property will be purchased for $26,847.82. Easements on this property will be retained by NSP. After some discussion from the Board, a motion to recommend approval of the purchase agreement was made by Nachtigal, and seconded by Begeman. Motion passed unanimously with all Board members voting yes. Report of Director of Parks and Recreation Kearney shared details regarding flooding in the past week, and preparations for more flooding to come in the next week. Mieras shared that much of the damage was due to large chucks of ice breaking loose from the Big Sioux River and Skunk Creek. At this point we know there has been damage to building electrical systems, equipment, trees, signs, fencing, etc. More will be known once the flows subside and the staff can gain access to inspect those facilities. Kearney shared that the Arboretum Master Plan is moving forward with Pros Consulting and Confluence to develop the master plan along with a business strategy going forward. Once complete it will create the vision for the development of the park and to address operational sustainability. 2  Unofficial minutes to be approved at the April 17, 2019 meeting March 20, 2019 Kearney shared that the removal of trees due to EAB has experienced a slow start so far, but will be ramping up as weather improves. Items Added After the Agenda Deadline None. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Nachtigal, and seconded by Steinborn. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned. ______________________________________ Secretary Approved by: _____________________________________ President 3