HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRMinutes_2008_03_03PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
for March 3, 2008
Present: Ryan Krogman, Erik Dahl, Andrew Creer, Rebecca Andersen, Keith Rounds,
Ann Martin.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.
Motion was made by Rounds, seconded by Dahl that the agenda be adopted with one
addition: Discussion of the Tennis Director Contract for Services.
REPORTS:
• The Board was brought up to date on the first meeting of the Nature Park Ad Hoc
Committee. Next meeting is March 27th.
• It was reported that some construction has started on the Executive Nine at
EdgeBrook, with the Forestry crew removing some trees in the north shelterbelt
where greens or tees extend into the trees.
• Streetscape bids will be opened on March 18th. Forestry personnel will plant the
new trees in the sidewalk tree-wells after construction is complete.
• Banner Associates is preparing the plans for the bike trail project which Has been
funded with DOT Transportation Enhancement Funds, for extension under I-29
adjacent to the railroad and out into the industrial area and north past Swiftel
Center. Construction would begin late summer.
The Board reviewed proposed fees and charges for recreation programs. Added to the
list is a recommendation to increase the camping fees at Sexauer Park to $15 overnight
full facilities and $10 tent camping. Current rates are $10 and $6. Motion was made by
Rounds, seconded by Andersen that the fee structure be approved. Motion carried.
Only one letter of application was received for the Tennis Director Contract for Services.
It is Marc’s recommendation that we not use a Contract for Services arrangement this
year, but rather hire salaried people and operate the concession as extension of the pool
concession. The Board concurred with this suggestion.
The Board reviewed a proposed new lease agreement for the University Plains Speedway
Go-Kart Track at NorthBrook Park. The current lease agreement has expired, and the
local club is proposing to transfer their rights to operate the track to Dakota Kart Club of
Sioux Falls (Renner, SD). The Sioux Falls group has enough club members to keep the
track going and is an opportunity to keep University Plains operating, which it may not
be able to do with just local volunteers. Motion was made by Dahl, seconded by Creer
that the Board recommend City Council approval of the lease agreement (five year) with
the addition of a paragraph to include annual review of the operation and annual financial
disclosure of the non-profit club’s annual operation. Motion carried.
The Board spent considerable time reviewing the draft proposal of the annual Board
report to the City Council. After revisions and additions, motion was made by Martin,
seconded by Creer that the annual report be approved. Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Allyn Frerichs, Recording Secretary
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