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RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE
MONDAY July 16, 2018
5 PM-6:30 PM
Medium Conference Room, City Offices
Mee ng Notes
In a endance:
Holly Baker, Jennifer Kochman, Mike Simoneau, George Donovan, Paul Steinman, Liz Robitaille, Rebecca
Poque e, Ka e Langrock, Jon Pence
Tom Chi enden
(5:01) Jennifer called the mee ng to order
Mike reviewed safety procedures
(5:03- 5:15) Tom Chi enden presented a concept on behalf of the South Burlington Rotary regarding the
cancela on of Burlington’s First Night. There is discussion about the poten al for some ac vi es similar to
First Night being held in South Burlington, maybe at University Mall. Discussion regarding whether Rotary
groups or others could take the lead on this project. The commi ee was open to discussing how we could
par cipate.
(5:15-5:30) The commi ee welcomed our newest member, Jon Pence
(5:30-5:40) Director’s Report: Holly
Baycrest opening was postponed due to weather. Date to be determined.
Baycrest sign will be installed this week.
July is Parks’ month.
60 people came to our camp out.
Held a BBQ at Odell
Two successful SoBu Nite out events
Senior BBQ this week at the pavilion at park 7/18
Sending track athletes to St Johnsbury for the state meet
Yappy Hour this week.
Morning Joe with Fido at Farrell Park this Saturday 7/21
7/21 -NRPA Open house- We are offering a parks tour between 10 and noon.
● Pick up a passport and visit all 4 participating parks and potentially win a prize.
Different activities will be held at each participating parks.
July 25th Grand opening of City Center Park, 4pm
(5:40-5:50) Commi ee work:
Use of open space and gap analysis: Glenn and Mike will represent R&P Commi ee
2018 NRPA Review: Ka e, Paul & Jon have volunteered to lead this analysis
● Holly will send the subcommittee NRPA for past two years along with the summary that the
committee compiled in the summer of 2017
● The group will schedule several meetings in August & September
(5:50-6:10) City Center Community Building: Jennifer
Jennifer provided a summary of the 6/25 City Council mee ng.
George moved to approve a resolu on sta ng our support for the City Center Community
Building. Paul seconded, all in favor. This will be presented to the City Council this evening 7/16.
Holly & Jennifer reported on the shared mee ng that they a ended with SBLBOT (Library group)
and will con nue to a end these mee ngs on a regular basis.
Jennifer encouraged commi ee to speak with friends and neighbors about the building and to
bring any feedback back to the commi ee.
(6:10-6:12) Dog Park Recrea on and Parks Study: Mike
Mike lead a discussion about proac ve work by our commi ee to review public land and make
recommenda on to the Dog Park Commi ee. This will be added to upcoming agenda.
(6:12-6:15) R and P Founda on report: Founda on is interested in increasing the indoor recrea on space
in South Burlington.
(6:15 -6:20) Planning Commission charge to consider Zoning Change regarding a piece of UVM property at
corner of Swi and Spear. Change zoning from open space to housing. SB Land Trust and
Natural Resource Commi ees have expressed concern about this change. The Planning
commission asked for commi ees to provide perspec ve on this change. This will be a
discussion in a future R&P commi ee mee ng.
6:25 Commi ee Assignments: Rebecca Poque e will con nue on with the Bike & Ped Commi ee
(6:25) Mike moved to adjourn, seconded by Liz. Mee ng adjourned at 6:25pm
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: August 13, 2018 5:00 P.M.