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08-18-2025 PRCEM Parks, Recreation &Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025 Members present were Liz Stearns, Margo Kaping, Mark Lansink, Eric Thovson, Ann Lamecker, Chad Czmowski and Kyle Wendling. Staff present Lynn Neumann and Leslie Alberts. Guest Speaker:Ari Zaske (United Way Born Learning Trail) & Scott Marquardt(Southwest Initiative Foundation). Kyle Wendling called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm. Liz Stearns moved to approve the June 2, 2025, meeting minutes. Ann Lamecker seconded the motion. The minutes were approved. Old Business VMF Update • State tournament being held the weekends of Aug 15-17, 22-24, and 29-31. • Custom net was ordered as the last piece of the project—should arrive Wednesday, Aug 20. • Project is complete. New Business Resident Request: Ari Zaske • United Way Born Learning Trail proposal • Stencils, paint and signage at Rotary Park trail to offer a learning experience for kids. • Maintenance is every 2-4 years. • Sponsors with their logos will go on the signage. • Advisory board was in favor of this request. Ari will present at the next council meeting August 26, 2025. PRCE Staffing Updates • Brian Magnusson moved to FL—Eric Stiles took his position. Eric was a golf course manager from Glencoe. • Casey Hagert took a position in Edina—Christina Burmeister made an internal move to his position. • Sam Sjoberg moved from Parks into Christina's position under Randy Carter. • Becky Kobow from Creekside transferred into Sam's position at Parks. PRCE Advisory Board Vacancy • Mark Lansink is stepping down from the board, Liz Stearns and Margo Kaping renewed their spots. • 1 vacancy—had 5 candidates apply for the position. • Board nominated Steve Kropp for the position. PRCE 2026 Fee Schedule • Effective January 1, 2026, anything with labor costs will be going up: Pickleball passes, pickleball daily admission, open gym (Hutchinson Health is sponsoring free youth open gym again). • Decision needed to be made to change the current fees for 2025 since PRCE year for activities runs October—April or leave them as is until January 1, 2026. • Board voted to leave the fees "as is" since already printed and advertised in the PRCE Fall Brochure. PRCE to put out communication about the new fees as of January 1, 2026. Robot Naming Contest • Many names were listed to choose from. • Winner: Sir-Lines-A-Lot • Crow River Signs will wrap the robot with the new name and design. Board Member Items • Early morning lap swimmers wondering if additional lights can be turned on at 5:30am when it is dark around the pool area. We will check with the Facilities Maintenance Manager. • Board Member Wendling was approached by a member of the Hutchinson Hockey Association. The member requested that board members be informed if the city is seeking financial donations for projects, such as the proposed sound system upgrades, which are estimated to cost$250,000.00. Staff will continue to update board members of donations and financial asks to associations. • PRCE is currently obtaining pricing for canopy structures to replace the existing red and white umbrellas on the pool deck. Only positive feedback was received from PRCE staff about the zipline not being replaced for the 2025 season.The zipline will not be replaced, as new features are being considered for future additions.The council has approved $55,000 to cover the necessary repairs for the pool, which should extend its usability for an additional 3 to 4 years. • Chad Czmowski will be bringing treats to the October meeting for his birthday. • Next meeting date will be October 6 due to the Labor Day holiday. Adjournment • Next meeting is October 6-Location TBD Mark Lansink moved to adjourn, and Chad Czmowski seconded the motion.The meeting adjourned at 6:15pm.