HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRMinutes_2018_06_04Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
June 4, 2018 (approved)
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was held on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at
the Brookings City County Government Center with the following board members present: Brittany
Kleinsasser, Jay Larsen, Steve Berseth, Doug Smith, 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. Kleinsasser called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes. J. Larsen made the motion to approve the meeting minutes. Motion was
2nd by Berseth. All present voted yes; motion carried.
3. Additions to and Approval of Agenda. Add #8. Talking Points for Mayors Leadership Meeting.
Smith made the motion to approve the meeting agenda. Motion was 2nd by Thvedt. All present
voted yes; motion carried.
4. Staff Highlights. Brettschneider reported on staff highlights report for April and May.
5. 2018 Capital Improvement Project Update. Dakota Nature Park will have asphalt and concrete
work on the trails as trees are pushing up the asphalt. Heaters at the Hillcrest Aquatic Center
have been replaced and are working good. The addition of a potential climbing wall at the
Aquatic Center will be explored in 2019. Staff is working with multiple vendors to schedule the
resurfacing of the Hillcrest tennis courts and resetting of 13 posts that have heaved from the
frost over the years. Sexauer volleyball courts will be added in early June. Bunker drainage
project at EdgeBrook will be completed mid-summer.
6. 2019 Budget Process Update. Brettschneider reported on the 2019 Budget Process and the 5-
year Capital Improvement Plan for 2019.
7. South Dakota Parks & Recreation Association Annual Conference Planning. No meeting in
May, will meet again in June.
8. Mayor Leadership Talking Points. Discussion Points: Decision to be made on the Armory
Facility. Larson Ice Center funding. Bob Shelden Complex feedback. Aging infrastructure.
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. Kleinsasser adjourned.
The next meeting will be Monday, August 6th at 5:30 p.m. at the City County Government Center,
Community Room 300.