Spirit Lake Parks & Recreation

Regular Meeting

Public Hearing

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

6:00 PM. City Hall

Chairman Marc Kroetch opened the meeting for Parks & Recreation at 6:00 pm.  Present were members   Michelle Kelly, Kevin Miller, Terry Devore, Shelly Nave, Mike Clary and Kim Harlow.  Activities Director Heather Riney was present.

Chairman Marc Kroetch then opened the public hearing for the adoption of a fee schedule for Park & Rec registrations and equipment rentals.  No public input. Hearing was closed.

Kevin Miller motioned to accept the minutes from the Nov. 2^nd meeting with a second from Michelle Kelly followed by a vote of aye by all.

Chamber President Jeanne Brunner, along with Jack and Carol Chapman attended the meeting to talk about fundraising during the Winter Fun Fest.  Chapman’s belong to the Tri Valley Motorcycle Club and wish to donate proceeds from their fundraising event to Spirit Lake Park & Rec.  They wish for the donation to be put towards the purchase of a PA system that can be used for various City events.

The Chamber will sponsor the chili challenge during the Winter Fun Fest.

Volunteers are greatly needed for the Winter Fun Fest.  Shelly is going to make contacts with the school to try to round up students to help during the event.

Heather updated the commission about winter sports and activities.  3^rd/4^th grade basketball is underway and registration for 5^th/6^th grade basketball is about to begin.  Dance classes, Zumba, Body Pump, cooking classes; have all been successful and future classes will be offered.  Plans for adult activities such as dodge ball and volleyball are underway.

Heather also submitted a grant proposal for monies offered for playground equipment.  An answer should be received by mid-December as to whether or not we will be granted any funding.

Mike, Kim and Shelly expressed desire for re-appointment for an additional Park & Rec 3 year term.  Council approval for these appointments will be sought at the Dec. 13^th meeting.

Results from the Public Hearing on adopting the fee schedule: Kevin motioned to adopt the fee schedule for activity registrations and equipment rentals.  Mike seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with a vote of aye from members Kim, Mike, Michelle, Marc, Shelly, Terry and Kevin.  The fee schedule will be passed on to City Council for final approval.

New Business:  Boy Scout Isaiah Livingston attended the meeting to observe and ask questions to earn a merit badge.

Marc briefed on the possible purchase of the Fireside and property on the mill pond.  Possible resources for funding may come from URD, the City, and the Panhandle Park Foundation.

A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled to take place Friday, Dec. 2^nd on Maine St. to recognize the completion of the downtown revitalization project.  A lawnmower parade and tree lighting will take place as well as a performance from the Timberlake high school band.

Terry motioned to close the meeting at 7:30 with a second from Kevin and a vote of aye by all.

Minutes written by                                                                                                              Accepted:

Kim Harlow                                                                                                          __________________

Secretary