Parks, Recreation & Forestry Advisory Board

CITY OF SPEARFISH 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish S.D. 57783 Telephone: (605) 722-1430 Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board –MINUTES Thursday, January 18, 2018 I City Hall – Council Chambers I 7:00 am APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Motion by Neilson, second by Kelley; Motion carries. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Motion by Gefvert, Second by Kelley; Motion carries. ATTENDANCE – Bauer, Neilson, Gehvert, Deibert, Clark, Kelley, Coburn, & Lee ITEMS FROM VISITORS (Policy Note: Visitors are limited to 5 minutes of presentation followed by questions) i) Al Block – Comments about Recreation Facility and Staff a. Block complimented the Rec Center on being clean, friendly, helpful and accommodating. Donation made to Rec Center. ii) Chris Olson – Update regarding Hockey at City Ice Rink a. Mark Kazmer was in attendance in place of Chris Olson. Kazmer is the president of the Amateur Hockey Association. Kazmer’s main goal was to block in time about 3 hours a week for 1 practice and 1 game a week for the mites program about 43 kids ages 4-8 in the month of February. Mader expressed the biggest concern was the city’s liability and insurance requirements. He does not want to see people or property getting hurt. b. It was discussed this would be a temporary solution for this year; future goal would be to have a location for official hockey rink. Kazmer, Mader and staff will continue to discuss a solution. c. Motion by Deibert to investigate accommodating Mites Hockey for the 2018 season, the month of February and 1 event in March weather depending. Second by Gefvert - Motion carries. No vote from Kelly due to conflict. d. Mader will keep board and Hockey Association informed via email on further investigation. NOTE: New Members/ Re-appointments i) Bill Coburn – ii) Dave Donat (re-appointed) iii) John Lee – City Council Representative iv) Current open spot – will reach out to University to fill. All interested persons will contact Mayor Boke. Election of 2018 Officers Nominations for Board Chairman Motion by Deibert to nominate Bauer for chairman, second by Neilson – Motion carries. Next Meeting – February 15, 2018 7:30 am Council Chambers  CITY OF SPEARFISH 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish S.D. 57783 Telephone: (605) 722-1430 Nominations for Vice Chairman Motion by Lee to nominate Deibert for Vice Chairman, second by Gehvert – Motion carries. Establish 2018 Dates/ Times/ Location Motion by Gehvert that we hold meetings at City Hall, 7:30am on the 3 rd Thursday of the month Neilson seconds - Motion carries OLD BUSINESS Board Items Director Updates Grazing lease update Not possible to get a second water source on Lookout Mountain. It was discussed that grazing the mountain was important for fire control and weed management. Motion by Deibert to explore a short term lease second by Coburn – Motion Carries Master Planning/Strategic Planning City council has money committed to pathway project. Motion by Deibert to have a work group meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7am in conference room at City Hall, Gefvert seconds – motion carries First meeting will be February 8th Park & Forestry Rec & Aquatic Center NEW BUSINESS Board Items What is the “vegetation treatment’ plan, aka, logging plan, for Lookout Mountain? Answered in Grazing lease update item, no further discussion. Director Updates Park & Forestry Rec & Aquatic Center Next Meeting – February 15, 2018 7:30 am Council Chambers  CITY OF SPEARFISH 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish S.D. 57783 Telephone: (605) 722-1430 CONSENT AGENDA / FYI ITEMS - 5k series January 20th Resolution Run - Ninja Night January 27th 7-11pm - Skate Night – February 2nd 5:30-8:30pm - Half Price Swim passes sales thru May 1, 2018 Next Meeting – February 15, 2018 7:30 am Council Chambers