HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRMinutes_2010_11_01MINUTES FOR PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 1, 2010
Present: All present – Ryan Krogman, Keith Rounds, June Eng, Ann Martin, John Schneider, Erik Dahl,
September Kirby, Jacqueline Zevenbergen, Sam Dunkle
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.
Motion by Rounds, seconded by Dunkle that agenda be approved. Motion carried.
Several citizens active in the tennis community were in attendance to discuss possibilities for future
development of an indoor tennis community. Bill Flynn gave power point presentation outlining the
needs for year-round tennis, both outdoor and indoor, defining who would be benefited by an indoor
facility (community, university, high school) and suggesting some potential sites for an indoor facility.
Six indoor courts would be included; handball/racquetball should also be considered.
There are many issues to resolve, before an indoor facility could be built, including site and funding.
Consensus seemed to be that meeting operational costs might be the biggest unknown in a community
the size of Brookings. The Park and Recreation Board recognizes the merits of an indoor tennis facility if
it is deemed feasible. To help gather information to make that decision, motion was made by Jon
Schneider, seconded by Ann Martin that a citizen task force be formed, perhaps 10-12 people, to work
over the next few months in compiling information and developing a proposal to be considered by the
Park & Recreation Board and city. Motion carried.
Discussion concerned a recent meeting of BISA officers and city staff with representatives of the North
American Hockey League – a junior hockey program – who is exploring the possibility of bringing a
franchise to Brookings. They would rent perhaps 300 plus hours of ice time for practice and about 30
home games, which would be a meaningful financial boost to the income at the Larson Ice Center and a
reduction in operating costs. The major issues are:
1. Scheduling home games with minimal interference with BISA games.
2. A designated locker room.
3. A way to develop advertising revenue that does not conflict with the cities exclusive advertising
rights given to BISA, and their contracts with Daktronics Sports Marketing.
4. Their need to obtain a beer sales license for their home games.
The initial discussion with BISA and the need for a cooperative effort from them was favorable. More
discussion at the December Park and Recreation Board meeting, as the franchise wants to have an
agreement in place no later than the end of January.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Allyn Frerichs, Recording Secretary