Parks, Recreation & Forestry Advisory Board
Regular MeetingSpearfish, SD · April 21, 2016
Minutes
CITY OF SPEARFISH
625 Fifth Street, Spearfish S.D. 57783
Telephone: (605) 642-1333
Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board – Minutes
Thursday, April 28, 2016 I City Hall – Council Chambers I 7:00 am
In attendance: Keith, Randy, Pam, Barb, Jesse, Karen, Charlie, Chris, Dave, Jordan
Election of Vice Chair to replace Ron
Chris nominates Charlie for Vice Chair. Randy seconds. Passed.
Trail System Master Plan Review
a. Determine Scope: Discussion of current master plan. Note of trail expansion to east. Discussion of growth to west,
as well as Exit 14 construction. Expressed needs in west include safety of pedestrians on Hillsview and McGuigian and
connectivity to new development in west.
b. Determine Schedule: Budgeting Hearing in August. Staff must have plans in place by June/July. Board needs to
give recommendations in May/June.
Motion: Meet May 5 at 7:00 am City Hall.
Jayna Watson, City Planner, & Jason Ward, Developer
Discussion of original development plan, redevelopment plans, and revised plan. Revised plan focused on larger lots and
putting maintenance of green space in lots. Overall board discussion of open space options, maintenance responsibility,
parking, and trail access.
Motion to
1) Leave care and maintenance of “pocket parks” to private group(s).
2) Add at least 1 additional access to bike trail on east side of development.
3) Encourage SPRFB involvement earlier in Parks and Trails development process.
Dave motioned, Jesse seconded. Carried.
Next meeting: Thursday, May 5 at 7:00 am at City Hall.
Next Meeting – May 5, 2016 – 7:00 am
Agenda
CITY OF SPEARFISH
625 Fifth Street, Spearfish S.D. 57783
Telephone: (605) 642-1333
Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board – AGENDA DRAFT
Thursday, April 21, 2016 I City Hall – Council Chambers I 7:00 am
APPROVAL OF AGENDA /APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEMS FROM VISITORS
Brenda Swanson, Color Walk
Jayna Watson, Spearfish City Planner: Latest Plan at the Reserve
REC GRANT PRESENTATIONS
7:30 Kids Club Kids Youth Garden Grant Presentation
7:45 Matthews Opera House Hoop Dancing Workshop Grant Presentation
8:00 Rec Grant Award(s)
OLD BUSINESS
Design Build RFP results / Salem Park Update
Land Task Force Update
Hockey Rink
Scholarship Policy
No-Smoking Policy
NEW BUSINESS
Ron’s resignation; recommendation for replacement.
KJW Foundation request for volunteers.
PRFA BOARD ITEMS
PARKS & REC NEW ITEMS
Donation Requests
NEW EVENT-Kid’s Triathlon Splash, Flash and Dash -Sunday, July 10 after CASA Half Volunteers
needed!!!
Arbor Day/Tree Care Workshop Update/Street Tree Policy
Chipper Update
Park Land Task Force started again
RR Openings
CONSENT AGENDA /COMMUNITY ACTIVITY FYI ITEMS
Skate Nights - Apr. 22, May 6; 5:30-8:30 pm Cost: $7/person ($3 spectators)
Pitch Hit and Run –Saturday, April 23, 8 to 10am, Black Hills Power Sports Complex
Hosting Sectionals – Sunday, May 15, 10 am, Black Hills Power Sports Complex
Next Meeting – May 19, 2016 7:00 am Council Chambers
CITY OF SPEARFISH
625 Fifth Street, Spearfish S.D. 57783
Telephone: (605) 642-1333
State Special Olympics - May 20-21 Volunteers needed for Awards!!!
Movies in the Parks 2016; Free to Public- SPONSORED EVENT
June 9 8:39 Sandlot Brady Park
June 23 8:44 Minions Lions Park
July 14 8:38 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Mountain Shadows
July 28 8:26 Home Jorgensen Park
Aug 11 8:08 Inside Out Salem Park -Kenadi Jean Weis Foundation Movie Night
Aug 25 7:45 Indiana Jones/ Last Crusade Evans Park
Sep 1 7:35 To Be Determined Evans Park- Spearfish Bike Week Movie
2016 Movie Sponsors as of 4/16...More to come
Connection Church, First Interstate Bank, Highmark Federal Credit Union, Common Grounds Spearfish Forest
Products, Jodi Garcia State Farm, Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce, Spearfish Bike Week Committee
Kenadi Jean Weis Foundation
Flick N Floats 2016 $8/person
June 15 Pool opens at 8:00 8:45 The Princess Bride
July 6 Pool opens at 8:00 8:45 The Peanuts Movie
July 27 Pool opens at 8:00 8:30 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Aug 17 Pool opens at 7:30 8:00 Pan
Northern Hills Senior Games - June 10-11, 2016
Kids Fun Fair- July 13, Free Health Fair for youth
Dog Days -Tuesday, Sept 6
Punt Pass and Kick - Wednesday, Sept 7, 4 to 6 pm
Next Meeting – May 19, 2016 7:00 am Council Chambers
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