Park Board

Yukon Park Board Minutes Regular Meeting Wednesday , January 15, 2020 6:00 P.M. Huckaba Building 532 W. Main The City of Yukon Park Board met for their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 6:00 p.m. at the Huckaba Bldg., 532 W. Main, Yukon, OK. Roll Call: (Present) Joe Edwards, Chairman Joe Baumann, Vice Chairman Stephen Nelson Jason Hammett Member Absent: Cathy Wright Others Present: Jan Scott, Quincy Rinkle and Andrea Griffin Visitor Present: Shelli Selby Visitor Business: Shelli Selby stated she’s had quite a few residents inquire about building a Yukon Dog Park, where would it be best utilized, cared for. She also asked how the lighting schedule was at the tennis courts and if there were new nets in the near future. Quincy Rinkle stated that the tennis courts lights are on a timer and he has ordered new nets for the courts, they will be installed as soon as they arrive. Item 1: Approval of the minutes for December 16, 2019 Joe Baumann moved to approve the minutes from December 16, 2019, Stephen Nelson seconded the motion. The vote: Ayes: Baumann, Nelson, Edwards and Hammett Nays: None The Vote 4-0 Motion Carried Item 2: Winter Events Free Throw Contest was a success with 45 participants, along with great coverage of the event in the newspaper. Staff is brainstorming on how to make that event even better. Baby Crawl was a success with 20 participants, with about 60 parents/grandparents attending and great coverage in newspaper. Upcoming Daddy Daughter Dance on January 25, held at the Dale Robertson Center. P. O. Box 850500 Yukon, OK 73085 T: 405.350.8937 F: 405.350.7677 www.cityofyukonok.gov  Item 3: Christmas Events Chill Your Cheeks Run, Jingle Walk and Mascot Dash were a success with 350 participants. Quincy Rinkle stated Tulsa hosted a large run that same evening. Good weather allowed public to enjoy Kris Kringal Karnival offering its games, face painting, balloon art, and other make & take crafts, free train rides, music of Irv Wagner, door prizes. Prizes included, bicycles/helmets, motorized scooters/helmets. Mayor’s Christmas Party for Kids had their annual essay contest, letters to Santa, games, face painting, ice your own cookies, interaction with large as life Christmas Characters and free pictures with Santa. The 395 th Army Band performed as a part of Christmas in the Park with the public enjoying the holiday jazz ensemble for two hours. Sounds of the Season Philharmonic was a success with increased ticket sales, great performances by all and a beautiful evening. Item 4: Staff Reports/Programs/Personnel Quincy Rinkle stated staff is excited to offer many new classes to home schoolers and general public, from cooking to small wood working projects. Item 6: Open Discussion Stephen Nelson stated Parks & Recreation had another great year with Christmas in the Park events & lights. Sounds of the Season was wonderful. Looking forward to new ideas growing bigger and better. Jason Hammett thanked staff for Christmas gift card, baseball signups soon looking forward to a big opening day celebration possibly with fireworks. Joe Baumann stated lights were beautiful, new displays great. Looking forward to the many upcoming eating events. Joe Edwards enjoyed Christmas in the Park as did his visiting relatives from Phoenix. He looks forward to a new year and moving forward. Set date and time of next meeting 6:00 p.m. March 11, 2020 P. O. Box 850500 Yukon, OK 73085 T: 405.350.8937 F: 405.350.7677 www.cityofyukonok.gov P. O. Box 850500 Yukon, OK 73085 T: 405.350.8937 F: 405.350.7677 www.cityofyukonok.gov