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05-06-2024 PRCEM Parks, Recreation &Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Minutes May 6, 2024 Members present were Josh Kamrath, Kyle Wendling, Sara Pollman, Mark Lansink, Jeff Hoeft, Chad Czmowski, Margo Kaping and Ashley Gabbert. Staff present Lynn Neumann and Leslie Alberts. The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm. The motion was made by Jeff Hoeft to approve the meeting minutes dated April 1, 2024. Josh Kamrath seconded the motion. The minutes were approved. Old Business City Strategic Planning Session- Health & Recreation and the Environment ■ Questions about the half-penny sales tax ■ Many advisory members attended the planning session Community Education Coordinator Retirement • Retirement date of May 31, 2024. • 16 applications were received for the position. • Met on May 7 to score applications and set up interviews. New Business MRPA Award of Excellence-Hutchinson Community Bike Fleet • Rolled out in 2023. • SHIP added $10,000 this year to add 8 new bikes for a total of 48 bikes. • Received feedback from the teachers over the past year- bikes are being used for older kids than intended. • Award will be presented at the school board meeting. Lynn will relay the meeting date. PRCE Summer Program Update • Parks opened May 1 and campground opened May 3. • Aquatic Center opens June 5. • Most activities opened first week in June. • There is a need for more skate school instructors, lifeguards, and swim instructors-need to be 15 years of age. Board Member Items • 8U baseball: public request for a program that can be a little more "intense" for those that want to do more with baseball. • Dumpster on South Grade Road: turf being thrown out due to its age, wear and tear. Unsafe. New turf won't be budgeted for a few years. New turf cost: $250,000 for a 20-25 year lifespan. • Paddlesports: renting "as is" for this summer. Looking to potentially use a company that utilizes a QR code to make it more self-serve. • Dock at Cedar Park: Request to move it to the campground. Needs new parts to be repaired and then it would be a possibility to move the dock. Adiournment A motion to adjourn was made by Chad Czmowski and Sara Pollman seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 5:52 pm. Next meeting is Monday, June 3, at 5:15 pm Location TBD