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RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE
MONDAY October 15, 2018
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Medium Conference Room, City Offices
Notes
A endees: Paul Steinman, Liz Robitaille, Glenn Sproul, Mike Simoneau,
Jennifer Kochman, Jon Pence, Tami Zylka, Staff Holly Rees
Regrets: Rebecca Poque e, Ka e Langrock
Kevin Dorn, City Manager, and Dave Kaufman, City Council and Chair R and p Founda on
(5:00) Jennifer called the mee ng to order
Mike reviewed the safety procedures
No changes or addi ons to the agenda
No members of the public present
Mo on: Glenn moved & Mike seconded the approval of minutes from 9/17/18
(5:04) Commi ee Business
We will recognize George Donovan and Linda Chaisson at our next mee ng.
(5:05-5:40) Director’s Report: Holly
· Holly submi ed a separate detailed report.
· Budget Schedule
· 11/5 - Holly will share with commi ee
· 11/19 - Agenda Item
· 12/17 - City Council presenta on (please a end)
· Dog park discussion
· Under considera on are Red Rocks, Underwood, and Wheeler Homestead
Mo on: Glenn moved to accept the dog park recommenda ons as described by
Park Director Holly Rees as to which parks are suitable and unsuitable loca ons. Mike seconded
the mo on and all were in favor. The SB Dog Park Commi ee will be advised of these
recommenda ons.
(5:40-6:00) City Center Community Center at 180 Market Street
· Jennifer provided informa on regarding city progress on this project.
· Two informa onal sessions have been held with another tomorrow at Orchard School;
please a end if you can.
· Vo ng is on 11/6 and early vo ng starts very soon.
· Informa on can be found on the City Website “180 Market Street”.
· New brochures will be available on Friday; schedule with Holly to pick them up
h p://www.southburlingtonvt.gov/residents/city_center_ f_district/sobu_spaces_2020.php
(6:00-6:45) Proposal For Indoor Ac vity Recrea on Space
Kevin Dorn and Dave Kaufman updated the Commi ee on the latest indoor
ac vity recrea on space proposals.
(6:45-6:51) Liaison Reports
Jennifer advised that budget review, facility design, open space study, and other ma ers will
mean that sub-commi ees will be needed. Members requested that a list of sub-commi ees be
sent in the near future.
· 2018 NRPA Review
o Ka e, Jon, Paul, Tami - a mee ng is needed to review.
o Holly will email documents
· Commi ee members availability
o Liz: Nov - April will a end remotely
o Paul: Jan - March possibility to be out of town
(6:52) Liz moved and Paul seconded to adjourn the mee ng.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: November 19, 2018 5:00 P.M.