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PR 04-02-91 MinPARKS/RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 2, 1991 PRESENT: MARY VOLKENING-CHAIRMAN LISA KRIST VINCE WARREN BILL GOEBEL-PARKS/RECREATION DIRECTOR ABSENT: CURT FEYERHERM-EXCUSED GARY PARKER-EXCUSED NANCY HARRIS-EXCUSED JIM ULMER-UNEXCUSED GUEST: KAY GAMBLE-DANCE INSTRUCTOR 1. Due to lack of a quorum an official meeting was not called to order. Members present decided to have a Work Session. 2. Mr. Goebel and Board members had a general discussion of purchasing the Island Lalce property for future park land. 3. Mr. Goebel introduced Ms. Kay Gamble to the Board members. Ms. Gamble is the instructor for the dance classes that are held in the community building under the direction of Mr. Goebel. Mr. Goebel requested that Ms. Gamble address the Board concerning the dance program and its future expansion. Ms. Gamble explained the children's dance classes and that she has recently expanded to adult classes in tap and social dancing (ballroom dancing). Ms. Gamble explained to the Board that the fees charged for the classes are about one half the cost of a private studio and special shoes and leotards are not mandatory in her classes, which are usually required in dance classes. The program was organized by Ms. Gamble three years ago and has consistently grown. Mr. Goebel received $2,800.00 in dance fees this week. The program does furnish an income to the City in addition to a service for the citizens. Ms. Neisler commented that the Clerk's Office is not always aware of changes or additions to the program and requested that Ms. Gamble please update the staff when necessary. Mr. Goebel felt that there was concern about increasing the time that Ms. Gamble occupied the building, his feelings are that we are providing a service and should not hold the building in anticipation that it could be rented. Ms. Gamble thanked the Board members and passed out Dance Revue tickets for May 19, 1991. Mr. Goebel also accepted tickets for the Mayor and Commissioners from Ms. Gamble. 4. Ms. Krist asked Mr. Goebel if the draft for the park brochure PARKS/RECREATION MINUTES - LVORK SE5SION APRIL 2, 1991 PAGE 2 was completed. Mr. Goebel had not had a chance to work on a draft and inquired if Ms. Krist was still available to help. Ms. Krist replied that she was availble, and Mr. Goebel requested she call to set an appointment to meet and work on the brochure. 5. Ms. Volkening inquired if any Board members had called about not being able to make the meeting. Ms. Neisler replied that Mr. Feyerherm was the only member that had contacted her about missing the meeting. Ms. Volkening expressed concern that with planning the July 4th activities, members needed to make a special attempt to make each meeting. Ms. Volkening requested that Ms. Neisler contact Commissioner Anderson concerning his appointment since two meetings missed by a member constituted automatic withdrawal of the Board appointment. 6. Mr. Goebel updated the Board with the current activities of his department: r1r. Goebel is currently planning the Summer Playground Program. The brochures will be distributed May 1, 1991 and registration for City residents will be from May 15th through May 31st. Open registration for outside the City will begin June 1st. Mr. Goebel explained the program and field trips that are planned for this summer. Mr. Goebel also spoke of the changes that would occur in the program when year-round school was fully implemented, which should be within the next five years . Mr. Goebel has decided to move the hedges in Highland Hills park to the fence line. The plants are all mature and he is not sure if any or all will survive the move. Candyland Park now has a cellular phone available to the staff. The public phone will be installed after the City runs the lines for hookup. The irrigation system should be complete by Friday, and the landscaping will done the following week. The north parking lot will be shellrocked and also a four foot fence will be erected around the parking area. The south side of the north parking lot will also have a rollgate installed. Mr. Goebel requested that Ms. Krist report on the Easter Egg Hunt that took place at Reiter Park on March 30th. Ms. Krist said that the turn out was really good for such a rainy day and of course the showers really took off the moment the children started, although it didn't damper their good time. Ms. Krist took photographs and will bring them to the next PARKS/RECREATION MINUTES - WORK SESSION APRIL 2, 1991 PAGE 3 meeting. Ms. Krist had several compliments from parents that our egg hunt was the best one they had attended. 5. Members agreed to have an another meeting for planning the July 4th activities on Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Goebel informed the Board that he would be unable to attend because of prior commitment.