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ITEM: 4.
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ego PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY
City Of Apple COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: November 2, 2023
Valley SECTION: Regular
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 2, 2023
Minutes of the September 7, 2023, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Brent Schulz; Committee
Members Dave Freed, Mark Schori, and Lisa Hiebert; Parks and Recreation Director Eric
Carlson; Parks Superintendent Mike Endres; Recreation Superintendent Nate Rosa; and
Administrative Coordinator Kayla Hechsel.
ABSENT: Committee Members Noel Hammill, Matt Hinrichs, and Craig Long; Recreation
Facilities Manager Brian Christianson; and Golf Course Manager Jim Zinck
ITEM 1. Call to Order
Chair Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ITEM 2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: by Schori, seconded by Freed, approving the Agenda as presented
VOTE: Yes — 4, No — 0
ITEM 3. Audience —10 Minutes Total Time Limit — For Items Not on the Agenda
No one present to speak.
ITEM 4. Approval of the August 2023 Minutes.
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Hiebert, to approve the August 2023
minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes — 4, No — 0
ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items — Recreation Division Updates from Nate Rosa and Sharon Lemke
Recreation Superintendent Nate Rosa gave the Committee an update on items he's been
working on during his first three months on staff. Superintendent Rosa highlighted our new
Air Quality Index (AQI) guidelines as well as the scholarship program and the
Comprehensive Program Guide he is working to create. He also showed examples of the
ways we are using the new department logo for uniforms, tablecloth, and event canopy.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 2, 2023
Superintendent Rosa also provided final numbers on the 2023 Aquatics season and shared a
few ideas we are working through to improve attendance in the 2024 season. Committee
Chair Schulz asked whether we are communicating with neighboring cities to share
information about aquatics attendance and asked about hosting a City -sponsored teen party at
the Family Aquatic Center. Superintendent Rosa confirmed that we are sharing information
and brainstorming ideas with other cities, and he stated that we are entertaining all event
ideas and will share our plans with the committee before the 2024 season begins.
Recreation Supervisor Sharon Lemke shared updates on the Apple Valley Seniors
organization and the Apple Valley Senior & Event Center. She provided information on the
number of members the Apple Valley Seniors currently have, where the current members are
from, the members of the Seniors Executive Committee, and the kinds of activities the Senior
Center regularly hosts. Supervisor Lemke then detailed the kinds of rentals the Senior &
Event Center allows.
Committee members Hiebert and Schori asked how we are looking for new business on the
rental side, and committee chair Schulz suggested providing coffee to rental groups.
Supervisor Lemke said we are looking to expand our marketing campaign and will consider
the coffee idea.
ITEM 6. Agenda Items — Committee / Staff Communications
Director Carlson gave a reminder of the upcoming Parks Referendum and the open houses
that will occur before the Special Election on November 7, 2023.
ITEM 7. Adjourn
There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was
adjourned.
MOTION: by Schori, seconded by Hiebert, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40
p.m.
VOTE: Yes — 4, No — 0
Respectfully Submitted,
In
Kayla He el, Administrative Coordinator
Approved by the Apple Valley Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee
on November 2, 2023.
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