Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

April 15, 2020 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SIOUX FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 4 p.m., at the Carnegie Town Hall. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Members present: Jim Stavenger, Ann Nachtigal, Todd Sundleaf, Mike Begeman, Mick Conlin, Rick Weber and Lorrae Lindquist. Members absent: none Parks and Recreation staff present: Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jackie Nelson, Administrative Manager; Mike Patten, Park Development Specialist; and Rita Meyer, Administrative Assistant. Others present: Karen Leonard, City Attorney’s Office; Chad Kucker, Confluence; Diane Gildemaster, Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum. Approval of Minutes (February 19,2020) A motion to approve the minutes was made by Nachtigal and seconded by Weber. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Public Input No public input. Report of Standing Committees The Marketing and Public Needs Committee met and discussed all items on the agenda. The Park System Planning and Development Committee met and discussed all items on the agenda. The Partnerships and Recreation Committee met and discussed all items on the agenda. Unfinished Business No unfinished business. Under New Business Policies and Guidelines Update: Nelson shared the updates to the Parks and Recreation Policies and Guidelines. The most important changes include adding details pertaining to the Levitt Application and Fee package that was approved by this board earlier, as well as some Ordinance 95 fee changes. All reference to the Veterans’ Advisory Board was also removed as that board was dissolved earlier this year. A motion to approve updates was made by Lindquist and seconded by Nachtigal. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. 1  April 15, 2020 Memorial Bench Donations: Nelson shared details regarding two recent donations received for park benches, one to be placed along the bike trail in Yankton Trail Park and the other to be placed in Falls Park near the Queen Bee Mill. A motion to approve donations was made by Weber and seconded by Nachtigal. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum Master Plan: Patten, Chad Kucker and Diane Gildemaster shared details of the MJW Arboretum Master Plan. After some discussion, a motion to approve the master plan was made by Weber and seconded by Lindquist. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Report of Director of Parks and Recreation Kearney shared that bids have been received for the Kirby Dog Park as well as for Phase 2 of the Terrace Park ballfield renovations. Both bids came in significantly under budget. The self-assessment for CAPRA accreditation has been submitted to the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies and Kearney explained the next steps needed to earn re- accreditation. Only one percent of park and recreation agencies in the country are accredited. SFPR was originally accredited in 2010, and reaccredited in 2015. Reaccreditation is required every 5 years. Kearney also shared updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to park usage. Items Added After the Agenda Deadline None. There being no further business, Weber made a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned. ______________________________________ Secretary Approved by: _____________________________________ President 2