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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/06/2018 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 6,2018 Minutes of the September 6, 2018, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Brent Schulz; Secretary Josh Gaffke; Committee Members Noel Hammill, Matthew Hinrichs, Boyd Montgomery, and Jessica Montgomery; Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein; Park Superintendent Mike Endres; Recreation Manager Susan Muelken; Administrative Coordinator Dorene Perkins Monn; Disc Golf Representatives Luke Wessel, Andrease Herrara, Travis Darnell, and Richard Ortiz. ABSENT: Ben Van Gundy ITEM 1. Call to Order Chair Schulz called the meeting to order at 703: p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM 3. Approval of Agenda MOTION: by B. Montgomery, seconded by Gaffke, approving the agenda, including the deletion of Item#2. Election of Officers. VOTE: Yes—6, No— 0 ITEM 4. Audience— 10 Minutes Total Time Limit—For Items Not on the Agenda No one stepped forward to speak. ITEM 5. Approval of the July 2018, Minutes. MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by J. Montgomery, to approve the July 19, 2018,meeting minutes as presented. VOTE: Yes—6, No—0 ITEM 6.A. Agenda Items—Kelley Park Re-Design Director Bernstein reviewed the Kelley Park re-design process and progress by Confluence, Inc. The Consultant will use comments and feedback to prepare plans. Those plans will be brought back to the Committee at a future meeting. - 1of4 - CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 6,2018 ITEM 6.B. Agenda Items—Disc Golf Representatives of the Alimagnet disc golf group proposed expansion of the Alimagnet disc golf course from its current 12 to 18 holes. They presented a brief YouTube video on the sport of disc golf and outlined their proposal. Part of the suggested course layout will alleviate current problem/conflicts of the course. The group anticipates benefits to include more people using the park, making the park safer, and they will be able to run sanctioned tournaments,bringing more people to the city. Approximately 70%of the league participants are from outside Apple Valley. There are over 300 individuals that have participated in the 2018 league, varying from a one-time player to others that played all twenty weeks. Discussion was held regarding the procurement and installation of basket/equipment/signage, ADA compliance standards, construction timelines, and business sponsorships. Park Superintendent Endres believes the plan is well laid out and doable if it's decided to move forward. Mr. Wessel does not believe expanding the course from 12 to 18 holes will increase the number of league members,but it will increase the possibilities for a local tournament each year. Director Bernstein stated tonight is informational to lay out the proposal and staff will update the Committee at a future meeting about advancement of the proposal to City Council for approval. He offered to discuss in the future the park upgrade financials and details of the plan. He would like to have a neighborhood meeting regarding the plan. ITEM 6.C. Agenda Items—Bond Referendum Director Bernstein requested a recommendation to explore the concept of a 2019 voter bond referendum. A Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommendation would be taken to City Council to start the investigative process of this potential endeavor. MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Gaffke, recommending exploration of a 2019 voter bond referendum. VOTE: Yes—6, No—0 ITEM 6.D. Agenda Items—Teen Center/Redwood Status Report Recreation Manager Muelken reminded the Committee of changes that have already taken place at the Teen Center(Johnny Cake Ridge Park). She reviewed attendance numbers for the Teen Center and Redwood Teen Drop-In locations. There is a core group of approximately 20—30 kids that utilize the Redwood facility. Redwood's winter numbers -2of4 - CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 6,2018 were low,but summer numbers were stronger. Staff sought direction from the Committee on how to proceed with teen drop-in operation and questioned philosophically if this type of program is still relevant. The use of social media and other means of connecting with teens were discussed, as well as pop up events and expanding to potential locations near other middle schools of the city. MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by B. Montgomery, recommending maintaining summer hours through the end of September at the Redwood teen drop-in location, look at scaling back or eliminating winter hours, adding a monthly event, and researching the development of social media marketing. VOTE: Yes—6, No—0 ITEM 7. Division Updates Recreation Manager Muelken reviewed the busy summer recreation operations; pools, program participant numbers, and upcoming events for this fall. Parks Maintenance Superintendent Endres reminded the Committee of the late start to spring operations because of weather conditions. He reviewed accomplishments; fence extension at Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, Cobblestone Lake Park work, Kelley Park dance floor installation, volunteer group projects, playground edging replacements, Aquatic Center cabana installations, additional projects completed, routine and future items. Director Bernstein reported staff is well on the way in the planning process for the Sports Arena ice refrigeration replacement project. It's planned as a March construction. Director Bernstein noted the annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament was held at Valleywood this afternoon. The course hosted over 1,000 rounds this season as part of the MGA Youth on Course program. The partnership with Roasted Pear catering has been a success for both parties. ITEM 8. Adjourn There being no further business,the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was adjourned. MOTION: by J. Montgomery, seconded by Hammill, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. VOTE: Yes—6, No—0 - 3of4 - CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 6,2018 ' -spectfully Su. • itted, 112.4,? Dorene Perkins Monn, Adminis' ative Coordinator Approved by the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Brent Schulz, Chair on November 1, 2018. -4of4-