01-06-2025 PRCEM Parks, Recreation &Community Education Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
January 6, 2025
Members present were Liz Stearns, Margo Kaping, Chad Czmowski, Sara Pollman,Josh Kamrath, Anne
Lamecker, Erick Thovson. Staff present Lynn Neumann and Jody Harms.
The meeting was held at the Recreation Center and called to order at 5:15 pm.
Chand Czmowski moved to approve the December 2, 2024, meeting minutes. Liz Stearns seconded the
motion.The minutes were approved.
Old Business
VMF Grandstand Project Update (Ebert Construction)
• The green canopy will be installed in January
• Electrical in Press Box is done. Waiting for inspection.
• Turf and seeding will be added this spring, along with irrigation and additional landscaping.
• Concrete Clean-Up. There was a discrepancy on the plan. A decision will be made to either
move the fence or add more concrete.
• Speakers will be updated
• Working on a design to update the bathroom to bring up to code. Currently not ADA compliant.
New Business
2025 PRCE Potential Projects
• Lynn will share reports with the board regarding projects not completed in 2024 and upcoming
projects for 2025.
Pool Update
• Working with pool specialist to complete items that need to addressed.
Robert's Park lighting Project
• Lighting project may be pushed back a year. Thirty percent of the lights are currently not
working. Project will cost$750,000. Funds will be redirected to other projects in 2025.
Bunch Arena
• Currently waiting for parts to fix the compressors.
• Flooring in the west rink needs repair. Currently taking quotes for project.
• Water softener replaced.
Playground Installation
• Oddfellows playground will be installed in 2025. Masonic West River and Northwoods park are
next for playground replacement.
Annual Report
• Working on the 2024 Annual Report. It will be presented to the City Council in March.
Free Swim at Carlson Pool
• Free swim nights will be offered at Carlson Pool. Hutchinson Health is sponsoring these nights.
• Hoping to expand in 2026 to include open gym time at Hutchinson Middle School.
Board Member Items
• Open skating has been busy.
• Park Elementary Outdoor rink is open.
• Request for participation numbers for Sr Tours through the Sr Center.
• Suggested locations for meeting places in 2025: Drift Riders Park, Elks Park, Lions West Park.
• Comment regarding Women's Jaycee park regarding standing water in park and on gravel path.
• It was also suggested that Kyle Wendling bring treats for the next meeting, since he was unable
to attend tonight.
Adjournment
• Next meeting is January 6-Location TBD
Sara Pollman moved to adjourn, and Liz Stearns seconded the motion.The meeting adjourned at
6:06pm.