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of February 9, 2009
Present: June Eng, Duane Moe, Ann Martin, Erik Dahl, Renae Kreutner
Motion was made by Martin, seconded by Eng that minutes of the previous meeting be
approved.
REPORTS
• Marc reported that applications for summer employment are being solicited, with
the selection process to begin in late February.
• Spring brochure and registration will be moved up a little earlier this year, with
the brochure coming out April 20th, on-line registration beginning April 27th, and
walk-in registration May 12th.
• Pete reported that staff will be having a day of training later in February for the
picture ID process being used this year at the pool and golf course.
• Dave Karolczak reported that snow removal has been a big part of the work this
winter as compared to recent years. Parks and Forestry crews maintain many
miles of sidewalks adjacent to parks and other city property, as well as parking lot
clearance at the ice arena.
• Bib tabulations for the Red Rink seating project were reviewed. The city received
a very good bid, with Beck & Hofer Construction of Sioux Falls being low. It is
anticipated BISA will be able to furnish the additional funds that will allow the
complete project to be awarded, including finishing of varsity dressing rooms.
Motion was made by Dahl, seconded by Martin that the agenda be adopted. Motion
carried.
Motion was made by Martin, seconded by Kreutner that the Brookings Car Club be
allowed to reserve and use Pioneer Park for their annual car show on June 14th. Motion
carried.
The Board discussed details of locating a new Doggie Park facility at the old city landfill
on 22nd Avenue South. Consensus was that this would be a good location and could be
accomplished this year without requiring additional budget costs, using materials we now
have on hand such as used fence, etc., plus the $5,000 allocation available each year from
the City Landfill Dept., money set aside as part of their closing budget many years ago.
At the next meeting, additional public input will be solicited and a decision made.
Marc presented the 2009 recreation fee structure proposal, with no changes from 2008.
With the economy in mind and the fact we did some increases last year, initial reaction
was that this would be appropriate. Second reading and final approval will be at the
March meeting.
The Board reviewed a progress report on the 2008 goals as presented in the Park and
Recreation Board annual report to the City Council and reviewed and discussed proposed
goals for 2009. Motion was made by Dahl, seconded by Martin that the 2009 goals and
annual report be approved as modified. Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Allyn Frerichs, Recording Secretary
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