HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRMinutes_2020_01_06Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
Monday, January 6, 2020 5:30 PM
Present: Doug Smith, Steve Berseth, Carson Cody, Isaac Schulte, Jay Larsen, Erika Saunders, Brittany
Kleinsasser, City Manager Paul Briseno, Parks Director Dusty Rodiek, Recreation Managers Darren Hoff &
Stacy Claussen, Parks & Forestry Superintendent Al Kruse, and Park & Rec Office Manager Ronda May.
Absent: Sean Binker, John Maynes
Call to Order
Chairperson Brittany Kleinsasser called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM. Our new high school representative,
Isaac Schulte, was introduced.
Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Motion to approve the meeting agenda made by Jay Larsen, seconded by Steve Berseth; motion carried. Motion
to approve December meeting minutes made by Steve Berseth, seconded by Doug Smith; motion carried.
Staff Highlights
Stacy Claussen: DNP trails groomed & reminded us that people can rent snow shoes. Working on Community
Games, Summer Rec Guide, & summer programs. We are able to use BHS pool again for swimming lessons.
Darren Hoff: Figure skating lessons start again next week & have had some private rink rentals at LIC. League
basketball starts back up next week & volleyball soon. Doug asked about Open Gym on weekend & holidays.
Darren said Brookings HS coordinates it as owners. Doug thinks we should make 5th St more available as Park
& Rec but we’re limited. Can’t Park & Rec provide open court time? We do have an agreement with District
Dusty said. We’re limited on our use of that facility. Brittany agreed there is demand for court space. Steve
explained School Board has policy & shared use agreement with risk management. Doug thinks Park & Rec
should be able to rent court space & get more gym time. We use BHS gym for different activities without paying
rent. Dusty said we’ll look to see if any more available gym space that we can get at 5th St.
Al Kruse: Dept’s new snow equipment is working out very well. Outdoor ice rinks going but weather not helping
us.
Old Business: Reported by Dusty Rodiek unless otherwise noted
A. Golf Staffing was moved from Item E to A: Dusty introduced Greg Redenius as our new Golf
Superintendent! His promotion leaves an opening in Greg’ former position.
B. Larson Ice Center Update: We had a little patch that didn’t cool as supposed to which made us transfer
one game from red to blue rink. We got a hold of McKinstry, & they sent someone out Christmas Day &
made adjustments. It’s working again but we’re watching it. Bill deBlonk meets weekly with BISA on
maintenance, ice itself, etc.
C. Bob Shelden Field Update: Presentation by consultants done at a November City Council Meeting.
Putting together a memo for allocation which needs to be done before being bid. The field will be out-
of-service this season.
D. 2020 Community Games: There will be a planning meeting tomorrow. We are hosting with cooperation
of Brookings Health System. Chelsie Bakken working on a brand/logo which will be included in the
registration booklet.
E. Larson Park Playground Replacement: Deadline for submittals was Dec 31, & we received 7 different
company’s proposals.
New Business:
A. Pool Fees: Stacy presented fee comparisons with like cities in the area. Dusty’s not sure when pool
fees were last raised. Some thought 2014-15 last changed. We’re due to increase our fee. Dusty
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referenced next page with suggested fees. Jay asked about sales tax – do we charge everyone? No,
we back out on daily admission but charge on membership. Doug Smith motioned to approve aquatics
fees for 2020, Isaac Schulte 2nd; motion carried.
B. Golf Fees: Dusty referenced handout. In the past, we’ve had 2 early pricing specials. After visiting with
staff, Dusty wasn’t sure made sense to do 2 discounts so doing only 2 fee schedules this year. We
increased some by approximately 5 percent & made consistent increases. Doug’s wondering about
Great Life fees? Dusty’s going to have a conversation with them to see if we can increase. Dusty
reported that 90% purchased on early bird special last year. Paul asked how we compared to other
municipalities. Dusty said very comparable, low in others, but definitely inline. Doug Smith motioned to
approve golf fees, Erika Saunders 2nd; motion carried.
C. Pool Study Results: USA Aquatics came in & looked at overall health of pool. Dusty referenced handouts.
Because of amount of pool edge, we’re required to have ramping in the competition pool. Darren thought
we were alright with our access ramps from Rocky Mountain ADA. Doug asked if another chair lift
would solve the problem? No. Chemicals need to be separated away from heater, condensation, etc.
If we put barrier between chemicals used/stored away from heater, this would help with less corroding.
Overall, very positive assessment. Doug asked if we can do capital improvements? Yes, Dusty said
$6,000 could possibly come out of general fund. Erika asked about wading pool demo? Stacy said
because not guarded, not charged, & chemical treatment could cross-contaminate. Jay asked about
priority #1 & dates … Dusty thinks as we can budget, priority dependent. Brittany thanked us for being
proactive and doing the assessment.
D. Park Statistics & NRPA Info: Dusty did this for a baseline- referenced handout. Amount of park land
itself includes some school area. We’re double the park acreage/resident, less employees, etc. Hats off
to our staff, & what we’re doing out there – a tremendous undertaking. Paul asked if there are areas
that aren’t getting used enough? How do we do more without declining the City’s high standard? Our
budget is in City’s top 3 budget allocations. Paul’s amazed that we oversee 20,000 trees!
E. 20th St Interchange: Paul updated the Board … we got a grant. A lot of design work, etc. needs to be
done. We have no idea what’s happening to golf course. Hoping State will oversee the project. Paul
said he’ll keep us in-the-loop as soon as City knows. This could increase in cost because we’re behind.
Needs to be out to bid next May/June, & we need to hire professional firm to guide us. If State takes
lead, we can issue RFP & get firm to guide us. Doug asked if not to affect course, we’d need to get land
to south? Paul’s not going to speculate.
F. Doug asked if any update on proposed Indoor Rec Center? Paul reported internal analysis done. Need
$6-7 million to get anything substantial. Hospital still interested, soccer too, but need to find donor(s)
to help with cost. Doug asked if we’ve talked with Avera? Paul didn’t think so. Doug wondered if BBA
would help? Paul offered to give City budget presentation to this Board if we’re interested.
Upcoming Programs & Events:
A. February Meeting: Feb 3rd in Rm 241
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn at 6:45 PM by Doug Smith, seconded by Steve Berseth; motion carried.
Submitted,
Ronda A May
Park & Rec Office Manager