Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

Unofficial minutes to be approved at the April 13, 2022 meeting March 16, 2022 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SIOUX FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD was held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 4 p.m. at the Kuehn Community Center. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Members present: Jim Stavenger, Ann Nachtigal, Mike Begeman, Rick Weber, and Teresa Cauwels. Members absent: Mick Conlin and Brooke Wegener. Parks and Recreation staff present: Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jackie Nelson, Administrative Manager; Kelby Mieras, Operations Manager; and Rita Meyer, Administrative Assistant. Others present: Keith Allenstein, City Attorney’s Office; John Wesselius, Falls Park Farmer’s Market; Nancy Halvorson, Levitt at the Falls; and Cathy Brechtelsbauer, Citizen. Approval of Minutes (February 16, 2022) A motion to approve the minutes was made by Begeman and seconded by Stavenger. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Public Input Cathy Brechtelsbauer addressed the Board about shelter reservation fees and vendor point-of-sale permit fees. Unfinished Business None. New Business Farmer’s Market Agreement Extension/Amendment: Nelson shared details of the existing agreement, which recently expired but had an option to extend for another three years. The Farmer’s Market is opting to extend the agreement. Two of the sections of the agreement have also been amended for this three-year term. John Wesselius also shared his thoughts as a vendor at the market as it relates to these amendments. A motion to recommend approval of the agreement extension/amendment was made by Cauwels and seconded by Begeman. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Levitt Agreement Amendment: Nelson shared details of the agreement amendment that would transfer control of Non-Levitt event rentals from Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation to Levitt at the Falls. A motion to recommend approval of the agreement amendment was made by Stavenger and seconded by Weber. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Levitt Fee Schedule for Non-Levitt Events: Nelson and Nancy Halvorson shared details of the fee schedule as it pertains to different size event rentals of the Levitt Shell. After some discussion, a motion to amend this fee schedule was made by Begeman and seconded by Cauwels. The current fee schedule pertains to nonprofit groups. The proposed amendment to this schedule would add wording stating that fees are per day, and add a 30 percent upcharge for for-profit groups. Motion to amend the fee schedule passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Motion to accept amended fee schedule was made by Cauwels and seconded by Stavenger. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. 1 March 16, 2022 Halvorson also shared details of an Innoskate event happening at the Levitt Shell and throughout downtown this summer. Report of Director of Parks and Recreation: Kearney shared that hiring is going very well, and all outdoor pools will be staffed this summer. Attendance numbers at the Midco® Aquatic Center are also stronger than ever. Golf courses are beginning to open up this week. After the first year with the new ski lift at Great Bear, they reported that they had the same attendance as previous years, but lines at the ski lift moved much quicker for a much better user experience. Items Added After the Agenda Deadline None. Reading of Communications to the Board None. There being no further business, Cauwels made a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned. Secretary Approved by: President 2