Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

Unofficial minutes to be approved at the May 18, 2022 meeting April 13, 2022 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SIOUX FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD was held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 4 p.m. at the Morningside Community Center. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Members present: Jim Stavenger, Ann Nachtigal, Mike Begeman, Rick Weber, Mick Conlin, Brooke Wegener, and Teresa Cauwels. Members absent: None. Parks and Recreation staff present: Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jackie Nelson, Administrative Manager; Kelby Mieras, Operations Manager; Mike Pattern, Park Development Specialist; Tory Miedema, Park Development Specialist; and Rita Meyer, Administrative Assistant. Others present: Karen Leonard, City Attorney’s Office; Jon Jacobson, Confluence; Jim Wiederrich, Woods Fuller; Jerome Poor Bear, citizen; and Lauren Rokusek, citizen. Approval of Minutes (March 16, 2022) A motion to approve the minutes was made by Begeman and seconded by Weber. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Approval of Minutes (April 1, 2022) A motion to approve the minutes was made by Conlin and seconded by Begeman. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Public Input None. Unfinished Business None. New Business Jacobson Plaza at Falls Park—Master Plan Update: Patten and Jon Jacobson shared details of the updated Master Plan for Falls Park. A motion to recommend approval of the master plan update was made by Wegener and seconded by Cauwels. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Jacobson Plaza at Falls Park—Gifting Agreement Amendment: Patten and Jim Wiederrich shared details of the amended gifting agreement. A motion to recommend approval of the gifting agreement amendment was made by Stavenger and seconded by Begeman. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. 2023–2027 CIP: Patten shared details of the CIP plan for the upcoming five years. A motion to recommend approval of the CIP plan was made by Conlin and seconded by Wegener. Motion passed unanimously with all present Board members voting yes. Vendor Permit Fee Request: This item was deferred to next month’s meeting because the person making the request was unable to attend the meeting today. 1 April 13, 2022 Report of Director of Parks and Recreation: Kearney shared that work is beginning at Hayward Park for the new master plan for that park and at Tomar Park with the Tennis Association building the new tennis courts. Some tuck-point work will be done at the turbine house at Falls Park over the next 12–18 months. Work on updating the restrooms at the Falls Park Visitor Information Center has also started. Restrooms in all the parks will be opening in the coming weeks as temperatures are warming to remain above freezing overnight. Playground replacements will be happening this spring at Tomar, McCart, Laurel Oak, and Linwood Parks. Three contractors are working on ash tree removals throughout the city. The Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at the Midco® Aquatic Center last weekend drew in over 1,000 attendees, and overall attendance continues track above prior YTD numbers. 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 Minutes Draft 4-13-22 Park Board Unofficial PROOFED 2