11-04-2024 PRCEM Parks, Recreation & Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 4, 2024 Members present were Kyle Wendling, Liz Stearns, Margo Kaping, Chad Czmowski, Josh Kamrath, Sara Pollman Staff present Lynn Neumann and Jody Harms. The meeting was held at Burich Arena conference room and called to order at 5:15 pm. Chad Czmowski made a motion to approve the meeting minutes dated October 7, 2024. Sara Pollman seconded the motion. The minutes were approved. Old Business PRCE Advisory Board Vacancies Currently there are 2 open seats for the PRCE Advisory Board. Two applications have been received. Applications are accepted through the end of November. The position will be promoted through the school board, city council, and social media. VMF Project Update The project has been slowed down due weather. Concrete is being poured this week. Bleachers are to be installed in a couple of weeks, press box and electrical work to be done by the completion date of November 30. New Business MDE Community Education Annual Report The Community Education annual report includes class information and statistics from July 1-June 30. The report is complete and will be sent to board members. 2025 Winter/Spring Brochure The winter/spring PRCE Brochure will go to print on Friday, November 8. Forum Communications Printing in Detroit Lakes prints and distributes the brochures to Post Office and the PRCE office. A question was asked and discussed to possibly change over to an electronic brochure. Advertisement opportunities and cost were discussed. Due to the size of the brochure, advertising opportunities are limited. Board Member Items Campground Discussion regarding the campground usage report. A campground expansion of 10-15 sites with electricity and water possibly in a few years was talked about. Adjournment Next meeting is December 2 - Location TBD A motion to adjourn was made by Chad Czmowski and Kyle Wendling seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.