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RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE
MONDAY, March 29, 2018
5 PM-7:00 PM
Medium Conference Room, City Offices
APPROVED
Minutes
In a endance: Jennifer Kochman, Mike Simoneau, Glenn Sproul, Ka e Langrock, Linda Chiasson, Paul
Steinman, Rebecca Poque e
Regrets: George Donovan, Liz Robitaille
Staff: Maggie Leugers, Holly Baker
Jennifer called the mee ng to order at 5pm
Mike reviewed safety procedures
There were no changes or addi ons to the agenda
There were no comments from the public not related to the agenda
Glenn moved to approve the minutes from 2/ 26/18 mee ng Linda seconded and the minutes were approved
unanimously.
(5:05) Director’s Report: (Verbal) Maggie and Holly-
Reviewed Underwood presentation being presented at City Council later in the evening. Preliminary
estimates have been received.
Dog Park meeting held on 3/13/18. Task force presentation to City Council planned for April. Exploring
potential location options, reviewing matrix for criteria. Safety has been a major consideration.
Name the Park. Name submissions are currently being collected online at Recandparks.sbvt.gov
Welcome Center in City Hall is now taking registrations for Recreation & Parks
Increase in field and facility usage for events
Lacrosse registration is currently open expect increased participation
Knight to Remember promotions are happening.
SunCommon - April thru June, they will be providing some energy tips and info at events.
LLBean programs will not be returning to Red Rocks this summer.
Weekly Recreation updates are well received. Great tips coming weekly! Sign up for newsletter on
Recreation and Parks section of city website.
(5:40pm) Library Meetings & Advocacy
Jennifer attended several of the library visioning meetings and spoke of the value of our committee
members attending such events.
Discussion at these meetings further indicated that we need space for a Senior Center and general space
for programs from Recreation & Parks.
(5:45pm) Executive Session re: land acquisition
Rebecca moved that the committee move into Executive Session, Glenn seconded, all in favor.
Committee went into Executive session
Committee exited Executive session at 6:35pm
(6:35pm) Updates: Jennifer
Foundation - meeting within the next month
Wheeler
Oak Creek - reviewed memo from Chris Shaw. Committee to discuss at next meeting after further review
of information provided.
The Recreation and Parks’ Resolution on PUD. Jennifer has requested a formal presentation of this
resolution with the Planning Commission
NRPA Summary to be presented at an upcoming City Council meeting (potentially 4/2)
(6:45 pm) Brief Liaison Reports
(6:50) Glenn moved to adjourn the mee ng, seconded by Mike. Mee ng adjourned at 6:50pm
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: April 16, 2018 5:00 P.M.