04-02-2012 PRCEMMINUTES
Parks, Recreation & Community Education Advisory Board
April 2, 2012
Members present were Jim Waldron, Eric Opland, John Rodeberg, Mary Christensen, Troy Scotting and
Jay Bartholomew. Also present were Dolf Moon and Karen McKay.
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm.
A motion was made by John Rodeberg and seconded by Eric Opland to approve the minutes dated
February 6, 2012. The board unanimously agreed.
OLD BUSINESS
Public Art/Art Center — The Art Center has been in its current location for about one year and is looking
to move to a new location. The space behind the old Hutchinson Leader office is available to rent for the
same fee and double the size of the current Art Center. The owner will build to suit the new tenants. The
Art Center Director will be leaving in September
Trail Updates — The Luce Line Trail is highly recommended for funding of improvements east of
Hutchinson, not west.
NEW BUSINESS
DNR Grant, Forestry — Mike Bahe, Natural Resource Coordinator, applied for a $25,000 grant to fund
tree planting in public locations such as city parks and schools. 3M has been a corporate sponsor for
planting in "Mining Park" across from Adams Street. The local volunteers have been a very supportive
group.
Student Activi . Fees — The current Middle School activity fee is $95 per sport per season with a family
cap. There has been a shortfall of funds with the move to the Wright County Conference due to more
contests, buses and ref fees. There is a proposed $10 increase raising the fee to $105 which would affect
450 -480 athletes. The last increase was four years ago. More details will be shared with the Board as
they become available. A decision should be made in July.
Facility Improvements — The City formed a Facility Improvement Committee of six staff members
including Mary Haugen, PRCE Facility Manager. They will identify and prioritize issues related to city
buildings such as roofs, parking lots, the arena refrigeration system, Roberts Park lighting. Two to three
major projects will be addressed per year.
2013 Budgets — The School Board will be reviewing the Community Education budget April 23 or 30.
The budget should be approved by the board at the first meeting in June.
Annual Registration — The kickoff of summer program registration is scheduled for May 1 st in the
Recreation Center Gym. There will not be a regular board meeting in May as board members are invited
to help with the distribution of registration forms and cashier. A notice will be emailed closer to the date.
BOARD MEMBER ITEMS John Rodeberg updated the board with proposed improvements for
Riversong this summer. The addition of a metal roof on the stage in Masonic West River Park is planned.
The design is being worked on, and they are hoping for completion of the roof this year.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 pm by a motion made by John Rodeberg and
seconded by Mary Christensen. The Board unanimously agreed.