Park Board

Yukon Park Board Minutes Regular Meeting Wednesday , July 21 , 2021 6:00 P.M. Huckaba Building 532 W. Main The City of Yukon Park Board met for their regular meeting on Wednesday July 21, 2021, 6:00 p.m. at the Huckaba Bldg., 532 W. Main, Yukon, OK. Roll Call : (Present) Joe Edwards Joe Baumann Cathy Wright Jason Hammett Absent: Stephen Nelson VISITOR ’S BUSINESS: Jason Beal, City Manager’s Office (Item 2) Others Present: Jan Scott, Quincy Rinkle and Andrea Griffin Item 1: Approval of the minutes Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Cathy Wright moved to approve the minutes from June 16, 2021. Joe Baumann seconded the motion. The vote: Ayes: Wright, Baumann, Edwards and Hammett Nays: None The Vote 4-0 Motion Carried Item 2: Citizen Input to Improve Yukon Jason Beal, Assistant to the City Manager, gave his presentation of the upcoming Yukon Community Survey in regards to getting input from the citizens as to what future improvements/new facilities/parks, etc., would be a priority as funds become available. A two page survey covers Yukon’s infrastructure, current needs and future development. Distribution of the two page survey will begin in September’s Yukon Water Bill, City of Yukon’s website, all social media, published in local newspapers, in person at all P&R locations, booths at community events along with a QR scan. Posters and banners will be posted in facilities and around town, along with two-three town hall meetings. The City goal is a kick off date of September 1st and run through October 31. There will be Two to three town hall meeting within that time, with November results. A proposed ballot approval is scheduled for April 5, 2022 with a June 28 election. Item 3: Approval of Yukon Soccer Club use of Ranchwood Park Soccer Fields and Taylor Park Soccer Fields P. O. Box 850500 Yukon, OK 73085 T: 405.350.8937 F: 405.350.7677 www.cityofyukonok.gov  Jason Hammett moved to approve Yukon Soccer Club use of Ranchwood Park Soccer Fields and Taylor Park Soccer Fields, Aug. 31, 2021-Sept. 1, 2022. Insurance update Sept. 1, 2021. Joe Baumann seconded the motion The Vote: Ayes: Baumann, Wright, Edwards and Hammett Nays: No The Vote: 4-0 Motion Carried Item 4: Approval of a recommendation to purchase and place a bench in the park for Ed Jezioro, long time Yukon Park Board Member and youth soccer coach. Joe Baumann moved to approve Ed Jezioro bench in the park. Jason Hammett seconded the motion. The vote: Ayes: Wright, Baumann, Edwards and Hammett Nays: None The Vote: 4-0 Item 5: Summer Events/Programs/Pools/Concerts in the Park Quincy reported there has been minimal downtime with the Splashpad but if something occurs, staff from the JCG are able to go and trouble shoot. City Splash is the only pool open with limited life guards but staff are able to take frequent breaks. Kids Camp is going well at YCC. Thursday’s Concerts in the Park and Friday Fun Days have been well attended also. DRC programs are going well. Item 6: Freedom Trail new playground and spashpad projects Jan stated they are currently taking bids for this project. Item 7: Staff/Personnel Reports Quincy stated we are fully staffed and have a good core event staff. Item 8: Park Board Inspection – Sunrise Park Board members reported equipment is old, but usable. One small swing missing, softball signs faded, backstop on SE field needs repair, fields are in fairly good condition and nice Kiwanis benches available. Item 9: Open Discussion Joe Baumann enjoyed Freedom Fest, thought the fireworks were wonderful along with the Veteran’s Dinner and VIP food. He thought the craft tent and games were a welcome addition for families. Jason Hammet stated the Sunday fireworks were great, looking forward to the City Survey. He said baseball teams still need a places to practice. P. O. Box 850500 Yukon, OK 73085 T: 405.350.8937 F: 405.350.7677 www.cityofyukonok.gov  Cathy Wright didn’t attend, but the people that attended enjoyed everything. She said, Great job! Also, she is looking forward to City Survey. Joe Edwards enjoyed Freedom Fest and the great fireworks. He is looking forward to the survey, appears to be transparent, inclusive and professional. Thank you to staff for Freedom Fest. Set date and time of next meeting 6:00 p.m. on August 18, 2021 P. O. Box 850500 Yukon, OK 73085 T: 405.350.8937 F: 405.350.7677 www.cityofyukonok.gov