HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRMinutes_2018_04_02Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
April 2, 2018 (approved)
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was held on Monday, April 2, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at
the Brookings City County Government Center with the following board members present: Jay Larsen,
Steve Berseth, Doug Smith, Sean Binker, Erika Saunders, and Thomas Thvedt. Others present
included: Darren Hoff (Recreation Manager), Stacy Claussen (Recreation Manager), Dan Brettschneider
(Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director) Al Kruse (Parks & Forestry Superintendent) and Christi
Weidemann (Office Manager).
1. Call Meeting to Order. Berseth called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes. Smith made the motion to approve the meeting minutes. Motion was 2nd
by Binker. All present voted yes; motion carried.
3. Additions to and Approval of Agenda. J. Larsen made the motion to approve the meeting
agenda. Motion was 2nd by Saunders. All present voted yes; motion carried.
4. Staff Highlights. Brettschneider reported on staff highlights report for March.
5. Bob Shelden Complex Design Update. Brettschneider reported on Bob Shelden Complex
Design updates. The project will be presented to City Council in late May.
6. Single Track/Pump Park Policy Discussion. Brettschneider reported that the Bicycle Advisory
Committee asked about a policy for the Single Track/Pump Park. There are rules posted at the
entry of both tracks. The Mountain Bike Association maintains the tracks on a routine basis. City
Staff will work in collaboration with the Mountain Bike Association to create a Memorandum of
Understanding regarding the facility.
7. South Dakota Parks & Recreation Association Annual Conference Planning. Staff and
Committee Members are working on agreements with speakers. Once all speakers are
confirmed the brochure will be created.
8. 2018 Capital Improvement Project Update. Brettschneider reviewed 2018 Capital Improvement
Projects. Hillcrest Aquatic Center will receive two new pool heaters. Hillcrest and Indian Hills
tennis courts will be resurfaced. Larson Ice Center ice refrigeration system is experiencing
multiple maintenance concerns that staff are working with vendors to repair. Possible summer
Ice Shutdown mid-May through late-August.
9. Upcoming Programs and Events. A monthly “What’s Going On” flyer was sent to board
members prior to the meeting for informational purposes.
10. Adjourn. Berseth adjourned.
The next meeting will be Monday, June 4th at 5:30 p.m. at the City County Government Center,
Community Room 300.