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04-03-2023 PRCEM Parks, Recreation & Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Minutes April 3, 2023 Members present were Jeff Hoeft, Kyle Wendling, Chad Czmowski, Kim Schutt, Josh Kamrath, Mark Lansink, Erin Knudtson, and Liz Stearns. Staff present Lynn Neumann, Jenni Behrendt, and Jody Harms. The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm. Motion was made by Mark Lansink to approve the minutes for March 6, 2023. Kyle Wendling second the motion. Minutes were approved with updates to minutes. Old Business PRCE job positions and postings o Recreation Manager position has received 21 applicants and PRCE Facilities Maintenance Manager position has received 16 applicants. o Five applicants were interviewed for both positions. Three applicants were called back for a second interview for the Maintenance Manger position. o Casey Hagert accepted the position for Recreation Manager with a start date around April 24 o Randy Carter accepted the position for Maintenance Manager with a start date of April 17. Potential NA3HL team consideration o Negotiations are still in process with NA3HL. o A decision will be made soon for the upcoming season that begins in September. New Business MRPA Awards of Excellence – Fireman’s Park o Fireman’s Park received the MRPA Awards of Excellence. MRPA will present the award to the city council. Senior Center Presentation o Jenni Behrendt (Event/Senior Center Programmer) gave an overview of the activities and services offered at the Event Center. o There are approximately 250 people visiting every week. o SAIL (Stay Active and independent for Life) program is held Mon & Wed. Approximately 30 attend. o A Walking Club is a new activity beginning in April. Possible Garden Club in the future. o Day Tours are becoming very popular with up to 45 spaces available for each trip. o Fundraising Items for sale: greeting cards (.60) and a book/puzzle sale in August. Board Member Items o None Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Kyle Wendling and Kim Schutt second the motion. Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm. Next Meeting Monday, May 1, at 5:15pm Location TBD