06-02-2008 PRCEMMINUTES
Parks, Recreation & Community Education Advisory Board
June 2, 2008
Members present were: Mike Cannon, Deane Dietel, and Lenore Flinn. Also present were Dolf
Moon and Karen McKay.
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 pm.
A motion was made by Lenore Flinn and seconded by Deane Dietel to approve the minutes dated
March 3, 2008. The board unanimously agreed.
OLD BUSINESS
Aquatic Center – Dolf told the board that the long term maintenance issues for the pool have been
presented to the City Council. Over the next three years the plumbing and ongoing maintenance
will cost around $700,000. Investing in an upgraded pool would be a good investment.
Lenore agreed that we need to provide for the changing needs of young families especially 13-15
years old. The pool is 23 years old and something needs to be done.
Dolf told the board that an increase in attendance would help cover expenses. The Glencoe pool
operates at a financial shortfall. Litchfield would like to build a new pool, but lack of a site and
finances has put that on hold. An upgrade to the Rec Center pool could cost up to two million
dollars.
Registration – Despite the slow economy the number of participants registered for summer
programs is good.
Dam – The dam over the Crow River is just about done. Some chinking to narrow the channel is
yet to be complete. The landscaping on the north and south perimeter of the dam will also be done
soon.
Budget– The City made a 6% reduction in the budget. The additional park maintenance position
was cut.
NEW BUSINESS
July Meeting – With the next meeting scheduled near the fourth of July holiday, once again a tour
of the summer projects will take place rather than a regular meeting of the board.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 pm by a motion made by Mike Cannon and seconded by Deane
Dietel. The board unanimously agreed.