07-01-2013 PRCEMMINUTES
Parks, Recreation & Community Education Advisory Board
July 1, 2013
Members present were Lori Hornick- Lindell, Matt Butler, Betsy Czmowski, Eric Opland,
Elizabeth Hanninen, John Rodeberg, Troy Scotting and Mary Christensen. Dolf Moon was also
present.
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm.
A motion was made by John Rodeberg and seconded by Troy Scotting to approve the minutes
dated April 1, 2013. The board unanimously agreed.
OLD BUSINESS
Imagine Hutchinson Project — The sub group has been identified. They will be meeting at least
quarterly.
Arena Study— There has been 4.9 million in projects identified in the arena study.
Aquatic Center — There will be a study completed and a workshop in September.
Comp Plan — The first draft of the City of Hutchinson's Comprehensive Plan is completed. The
final draft is expected in September.
NEW BUSINESS
Chamber Leadership Group — The Board reviewed the Chamber Leadership projects including
the Historic Hutch Sign, turf project, fishing pier, community gardens, pet waste stations and
Harrington Merrill House clean -up.
Sculpture Stroll -.The sculpture stroll is a $17,000 project. There has been lot of favorable
feedback about the installations.
Summer Projects — Crews have completed the leadership projects and continue with general
maintenance.
May Registration Numbers — The Board received a handout reviewing the current registration
numbers for summer programs.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm by a motion by Troy Scotting and seconded by John
Rodeberg.