Minutes; Park Board: January 2011

PARK & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
Monday, January 17th, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall


1. Call to Order & Roll Call
o Call to order - called to order at 6:00pm by Culbertson
o Present: Todd Culbertson, Ben Ladick, Rick Hamacher, Fred Juergens, Jerry Krueger, Ron Carlsen & Sue Merritt Absent: Rich Modaff & Ray Anderson
2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed
o Motion made by Fred Juergens, second by Jerry Krueger
3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the December 20th, 2010 meeting & approve them as printed
o Motion made by Fred Juergens, second by Ron Carlsen
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items.
o None to report
5. Civil War event May 20th - 22nd, 2011
o John Decker, 143 W. Main St., Evansville. John gave an updated description of the planned events that would take place at the event. Park roads will be partially closed. Remote parking will be set up with shuttle service. Ray Anderson will work with John on a parking plan within the park for participants. Participants will need to provide liability insurance documents.
6. Pool
1. Advertising – Culbertson will provide photos of potential signage locations at next month’s meeting. Park board will determine sponsorship sign location(s), sizes and cost.
2. Pool nights – Motion made by Jerry Krueger, second by Fred Jeurgens to approve four evening swim events (two for youth and two for families) in the 2011 season
3. Asst. Director position – Pros and cons were discussed, however the final decision will be made by the Finance Committee
4. Specials & rates – Motion made by Fred Juergens, second by Jerry Krueger to donate “splash cards” and free swim lessons to the AWARE program for the 2011 season, donation value to equal 2010 donation of $400
5. Park Store – Motion made by Fred Juergens, second by Sue Merritt to operate the Park Store the same in 2011 as it was in 2010.
7. Farmer’s Market – Motion made by Fred Juergens, second by Sue Merritt to allow Franklin Park to be used for a farmer’s market at the cost of $30.00 per day so long as the City’s expectations of proper clean-up, sidewalks remain open to public and insurance waivers are submitted
8. Youth Baseball program – Motion made by Ben Ladick, second by Fred Juergens authorizing the city to operate the Youth Baseball program in 2011 as it did in 2010. Dan W. will be checking into a variety of options for the program to include team/program sponsorships.
9. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
o Nothing to report
10. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance
o Nothing to report
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Motion to Adjourn – Motion made by Fred Juergens, second by Ron Carlsen to adjourn at 7:34pm

Next meeting Monday, February 14th, 2011 - 6:00 pm, City Hall