HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 02-10-2011MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
February 10, 2011
PRESENT: Commissioners: G. Anderson, N. Carroll, M. Riley, A. Vanderwall, J. Vecere,
K. Wyse, J. Zwack,
Staff: R. Michaud, D. Sankey
Planning Commission Liaison: D. Kobusson
City Council Liaison Bob Stein
ABSENT: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION was made by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Riley to
approve the January minutes. Vote: 6 Ayes. Motion carried.
Note: Commissioner Vanderwall arrived after the vote.
3. OPEN FORUM
4. STAFF UPDATE:
a. Welcome New Members:
Chair Anderson introduced the new commissioners, John Vecere and Kipp Wyse.
Commissioner Vecere has been on the board of directors of New Hope Plymouth
Little League and felt the interaction with the city was interesting. Commissioner Wyse
has been a teacher for 15 years. He has been a soccer coach and involved in the
community.
b. Staff Presentation:
none
c. Commission Information & Roberts Rules.
Chair Anderson asked if there were any questions on the handouts, and there were
none.
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5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Designate Chair & Vice Chair
Chair Anderson asked for nominations for chair. Anderson nominated Commissioner
Carroll. Commissioner Zwack seconded. Vote: 6 Ayes. Motion approved.
Chair Anderson asked for nominations for vice chair. Commissioner Carroll nominated
Anderson. Commissioner Riley seconded. Vote: 6 Ayes. Motion approved.
b. 2011 Annual Report & Work Plan
Manager Michaud noted that this is the second review of this report for the
Commission. She went through the pages and asked for comments. Commissioner
Carroll noted that his name was misspelled under the photo on Page 5. Commissioner
Zwack pointed out that the term expiration dates were different in the report from in
the handout they just received. Michaud said we would check on this and make sure it
is correct. Zwack said that on Page 9, the last sentence of the two paragraphs did not
agree. Commissioner Carroll had a question on the article entitled "A Bit of Sad News"
on Page 18. Did she pass? Michaud said we will clarify this. She said we will make
corrections and clarifications and send the report to the Council on February 22.
6. COMMISSIONER UPDATES
Upcoming Community/Special Events
Manager Michaud reported that Fire & Ice on February 5 had its largest crowd ever, with
over 4,000 attending. We need to find more parking if we want to continue this growth
and success. Dan Lauer and Travis Karlen were in charge of the event. The Medallion
hunt was too easy, and we will work to make it harder next year. The new attractions and
the weather teamed up to attract more people. Commissioner Wyse said he was there
most of the day and thought the volunteers were very instrumental in making the games
go well. Step By Step Montessori provided free s'mores and hot chocolate. The Goofy
Hat contest was very successful, and we filled the stage with participants in each age
level. On Friday night (February 4) the Little Sweetheart Ball had over 100 participants.
Sunday, February 6, the seniors sponsored the Belgium Waffle Breakfast, a fundraiser for
the Senior Recognition Dinner. Over 244 individuals put in over 14,000 volunteer hours
last year for the senior programs.
Coming up, we have Plymouth's Got Talent on March 10 & 17, planned by Travis Karlen.
Age groups are Junior for ages 12 & under and senior for ages 13 & up. Winners take
home a cash prize. On Sunday, March 20, we have the Healthy Living Fair. We are
partnering once again with West Health. We are hoping for the same level of participation
or even more than last year, which was 400-450 people. The Bridal Expo is on April 2. It
gives brides an opportunity to visit an exhibit of wedding services. The Yard & Garden
Expo will be held on April 8 & 9. We had over 100 exhibitors last year, and we are on
pace for more than that this year. Primavera will be on April 16-19. This is a juried
competition for high school and adult artists.
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Our spring/summer activities guide will be mailed on March 4. Registration starts March
15 for residents. Chair Anderson asked where Plymouth's Got Talent will be held.
Michaud said that all of these upcoming events will take place at the Plymouth Creek
Center.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Anderson entertained the motion to adjourn. MOTION was made by Commissioner
Vanderwall and seconded by Commissioner Zwack. Vote: 7 Ayes. Motion approved.
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on May 12 in the Parkers Lake Conference Room.
Donna Sankey - PRAC recorder