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November 25, 2013
Regular Meeting
DRAFT
Members Present:
Mike Eliason, Maureen Bartz, JoAnne Cope, Jason Eisold, Barb Farrell
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation
Student Volunteers:
None
Others Present:
None
1. CALL TO ORDER: Eliason called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: none
3. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2013 MEETING MINUTES: MOTION by Cope to
approve the minutes of the October 28, 2013 meeting. SECOND by Farrell. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion
passed.
4. AUDIENCE INPUT: None
5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None
6. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Priority Projects/ Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) —The Commission discussed the CIP and
some priority projects. Cope suggested that we hold off on the tennis courts. Bartz asked about the
timing of the potential YMCA project. Schultz said there was not a timeline set at this point and that
we are in the early stages of discussing the project. The Commission felt that a walking track and
pool would be key features. They would like more information on what the residents will get for
potentially assisting in funding part of the project. Schultz stated that those items are currently being
discussed and that staff would bring back the ideas shared by the Commission. It was suggested that
because we are adding a second rink to Bloomfield Park that we should reconsider building a park
shelter there. Farrell wanted to make sure we place a high priority on dealing with the buckthorn
issues in Carroll's Woods and she also felt the Flint Hills Athletic Complex second phase should be
moved up and completed as soon as possible.
b. Review Parks and Recreation Fees— Schultz reviewed the fee comparison spreadsheet and the
focus of the discussion was on the indoor arena fees. Farrell suggested increasing the prime time ice
fee to $200 per hour. This increase would have kept us at the bottom of fees on the fee chart but
similar to other arenas. Other Commissioners felt a $10 increase would be more acceptable to the
user groups. MOTION by Bartz to increase the prime time ice fees from $185 per hour to $195 per
hour. SECOND by Eisold. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. CarrolPs Woods Restoration — Schultz gave an update on what Flint Hills Resources with using
goats to control buckthorn on their property. Schultz is trying to get some information from Goat
Peak Ranch about the cost for their services. Schultz will report back once he receives additional
information.
b. December 2013 Meering Date — It was suggested that we move our December meeting from the
23rd to the 16th. Bartz stated she could not make the 16th. MOTION by Cope to move our
December meeting form the 23rd to the 16th. SECOND by Farrell . Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion
passed.
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
November 25, 2013
Regular Meeting
c. Director's Report - The Parks Improvement Fund Balance as of October 31, 2013 was $454,303.54.
No dedication fees were received. There was interest of $13.29. There were expenditures of
$9,606.02 for the UMore ball field project and tennis court project.
Schultz gave updates on the new Jaycee Park Playground installation, garden plot program,
Carroll's Woods Eagle Scout project, Friday Night Live, a recent parenting conference and
the ongoing neighborhood enhancements.
8. ADJOURNMENT - MOTION by Eisold to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Bartz.
Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation
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