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Park Board Yukon Park Board Minutes November 20, 2024 The Yukon Park Board met in regular session at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 20th, at the Mary Huckaba Building, 532 West Main Street, Yukon, Oklahoma 73099. I. Call to Order Joe Edwards, Chairman – Ward 1, called the meeting to order. II. Roll Call ROLL CALL: (Present) Joe Edwards, Chairman – Ward 1 Joe Baumann, Vice Chairman – Ward 4 Tim Rhodes – At Large Carrie Sharp – Ward 3 OTHERS PRESENT: Bryan Kelley, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Kahlil Garner, Office Coordinator III. Visitors/Special Guests/Public Comments None IV. Approval of the minutes from October 16, 2024 The board began by reading the minutes from the October 16th meeting. Joe Edwards motioned, Joe Baumann moved, and Carrie Sharp seconded. Passed. V. Parks and Recreation Department Report and Project Update City of Yukon | P. O. Box 850500 | Yukon, OK 73085  Park Board Parks and Recreation Department Reports and Project Updates 1. Staffing a. New Special Events Coordinator – Emily Hudson b. Hiring Freeze i. Sales tax decreases have led to a city-wide hiring freeze 2. Projects a. Completed Projects i. Patriot Project Projects ii. Sidewalk replacements at Chisholm Trail Park 1. Train route 2. Better, safer for walkers iii. Horseshoe building 1. Tournament registration, bookkeeper building b. Current Projects i. Hilcrest Playground 1. Waiting on an updated quote with some additions including an additional slide and climbing structure ii. Old School Playground iii. Jackie Cooper Gym Remodel 1. Additional desk piece added to make desk more secure; only 1 entry point 2. Floor samples are being reviewed and discussed for flooring in program room iv. Jackie Cooper Gym lights 1. Sign on building will soon have different colored light options for time of year a. Orange for Halloween b. Green/Red for Christmas c. Red/White/Blue for 4th of July c. Upcoming Projects i. Freedom Trail Restroom 1. Matching grant acceptance approved by City Council ii. Ranchwood Bridge repair 1. Same repair as Kimbell bridge iii. Kimbell Pavilion iv. Sunrise Softball Complex 1. Lights, bleachers, benches, field improvements, fence improvements City of Yukon | P. O. Box 850500 | Yukon, OK 73085  Park Board v. Painting pickleball lines at JCG vi. YCC exterior project 1. Sending our needs and wants list to architect vii. Kimbell Bay renovations viii. City Park fencing 3. Athletics a. Panic in the Park Baseball Tournament Review i. # of teams ii. Costume Contest for Pizza Party b. Football Skills Competition c. Flag football, t-ball, and baseball season wrapped up d. Basketball season has started 4. Special Events a. Completed i. Triple Treat 1. Mummy & Son Masquerade 2. Spooky Senior Social 3. Spooksville ii. Patriot Project iii. Pumpkin Harvest Craft Festival b. Upcoming Events i. Christmas in the Park 1. Opening of Christmas in the Park – 11/23 a. 4:30 p.m. – Mascot Dash b. 5 p.m. – Chill Your Cheeks 5K c. 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Kringle Carnival d. 5:30 p.m. – Jingle Walk e. 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Park opens for drive-thru lights f. 6 p.m. – Frozen Ice Castle g. 7 p.m. – Drone Show 2. Mayor’s Great Christmas Quest – 12/5 3. Sounds of the Season – 12/19 a. If anyone would like complimentary, reserved tickets, please let us know 4. Hoops & Hustle Skills Challenge – 12/27 5. Programs a. January – May programs will be out soon b. New program ideas i. Adult Craft Night City of Yukon | P. O. Box 850500 | Yukon, OK 73085  Park Board ii. Babysitting 101 iii. Busy Hands – STEAM Program iv. Date Night Cooking v. Youth Girls Basketball League vi. Red Ball tennis program vii. Grass/Sand Volleyball viii. STEAM Camp ix. Adult flag football 6. Trainings/Conferences a. ORPS Conference Attendance i. Park Maintenance finished 2nd in the Maintenance Rodeo out of 9 other cities 1. Tests skills and knowledge in driving/maneuvering a trailer, driving nails, lawn mower obstacle course, plant/weed identification, trash pickup ii. Recreation staff attended educational sessions iii. Staff Involvement in ORPS 1. Ryan McClure finished 3-year presidential term 2. Bryan Kelley finished year 2/3 of VP term b. OMMS Leadership Academy in Woodward i. Bryan, Ashley, and Ryan attended c. IAAPA Expo and Conference i. Ryan is attending in Orlando for educational sessions and to view event/recreation/parks equipment for the department 7. Miscellaneous a. Reminder: Starting in January, our Park Board meeting will be filmed and on tv in the City Council Chambers City of Yukon | P. O. Box 850500 | Yukon, OK 73085  Park Board VI. New Business None VII. Open Discussion a. Joe Baumann – Looking forward to Sounds of the Season and is amazed at all the outstanding work the department is doing. b. Carrie Sharp – Excited about all the upcoming Christmas festivities. c. Tim Rhodes – Great job on everything, and keep up the good work. Appreciates the passion all the staff shows for what they do. d. Joe Edwards – Everyone is doing an amazing job. VIII. Date & time of next meeting: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Mary Huckaba Building at 532 West Main Street in Yukon. Joe Edwards announced the date, time, and location of the meeting. IX. Adjournment Meeting adjourned. City of Yukon | P. O. Box 850500 | Yukon, OK 73085