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PARKS & RECRE ATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Regular Meeting
Members Present: James Bonkoski, Barb Farrell, Emily Grossman, Scott McDonald,
John DeBettignies, Michael Eliason, Andrea Schaap and David Speich
Members Absent: Jim Young
Staff Present: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation
Michelle Rambo, Recording Secretary
Others Present: None
1. CALL TO ORDER: Eliason called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
3. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES: August 23, 2021
Approved by Speich, Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
4. AUDIENCE INPUT: None
5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. 131st Ct Trail Extension - Commission discussed the option of paying to extend the trail while
considering the impact to the trees, the neighbors and the general trail users. The City will further
investigate the cost of the proposed connection and discuss the switchback option with the four
neighbors bordering the project site.
b. Proposed changes to Park Ordinances – Staff will bring back with recommended changes for
further discussion and recommendations.
c. Development of a Pump Track – MOTION by DeBettignies to support the development of a
pump track at the east end of Schwarz Pond Park. SECOND by McDonald.
Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
d. Director’s Report
Park Improvement Fund Balance as of August 31, 2021: $3,141,822.69
Inflows to the Park Improvement Fund last month were as follows:
Dedication fees – $3,400
Grants/Other - $0
Interest - $116.88
Donations - $0
Expenditures - $18,222.22 (Fiber install to Flint Hills Fields and Field Netting at Flint Hills Fields)
8. ADJOURNMENT - MOTION by Farrell to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Speich.
Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Michelle Rambo, Recording Secretary