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08-05-2024 PRCEM Parks, Recreation &Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Minutes August 5, 2024 Members present were Kyle Wendling, Erin Knudtson, Mark Lansink, and Liz Stearns. Staff present Lynn Neumann, Amy Scheele, and Jody Harms. The meeting was held at Kiwanis Park shelter and called to order at 5:20 pm. Mark Lansink motioned to approve the meeting minutes dated June 3, 2024. Erin Knudtson seconded the motion.The minutes were approved. Old Business Community Education Program and Facility Coordinator Update • Amy Scheele was introduced as the Community Education Program and Facility Coordinator. Replacing Sharon Armstrong who retired May 31, 2024. • Amy has been with the Hutchinson School District since 2012. • She will be working between the School District and the Parks Office for a few months to help with the transition at the school. Aquatic Center End-of-Season Update • Last day of the open swim is Friday, August 16 (12:30-5:00 pm). • The evening fitness swim's last day is Thursday, August 15. • The last day of the morning fitness swim is Friday, August 23. VMF Project Update • The project has been slowed down due to rain/water in the outfield. • The placement of light poles has been marked. • Replacement Lighting cost is approximately$350,000. • Ebert Construction will begin grandstand construction on September 3rd,with a completion date of November 30th. New Business Fall 2024 Brochure • Due to Crow River Printing going out of business, PRCE is working with Forum Printing out of Detroit Lakes. • The brochure will be delivered to homes the week of August 12th, and registration opens on August 21 st. Library Square Fountain • Below are two options for the repair or replacement of the fountain. o Option #1 ■ A pump house will need to be built for plumbing and power. ■ Possible placement at the flag pole site. An enclosure would be created to enclose plumbing and power items. ■ The cost is approximately$60,000. o Option #2 ■ A plaza-style splash pad. This is not a full splash pad. ■ It would be placed at the fountain site. ■ Includes interactive fountain features for the public to use. ■ A pump house is needed, also. ■ The cost is approximately$500,000-$1,000,000. 2025 Proposed PRCE Fee Schedule • No change to Aquatic Center pricing for 2025. • Hutchinson Health approved a grant to cover open gym for students. • Campground pricing will remain the same. • Shelter prices will increase to $75 for shelters with more amenities and updates. Pickleball Fees and Potential Pass Options • Possible pickleball yearly pass for$200 per person. • Board members were in favor of the pickleball pass option for 2025. Board Member Items Adiournment • No meeting on September 2 (Labor Day) • Next meeting is October 7- Location TBD A motion to adjourn was made by Kyle Wendling and Erin Knudtson seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.