09-07-2017 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION September 7, 2017 The City Administrator thanked the Commission for their help at Canadian Days. He noted what a big impact their presence and involvement made. The Community Services manager stated he received many compliments for having staff representatives at the event. The Community Services Manager reported the next Market Place Morning Talk topic is Five Wishes: The Living Will on September 13, 2017 at 9:30am. The Community Services Manager reported the movie in the park events went well. He stated about 60 people attended the first movie and about 75 attended the second movie. The Community Services Manager explained Twilight Zone set up the movie and the cost was about $1500 for each movie. The Community Services Manager explained Facebook helped reach a larger audience, and there seemed to be a lot of interest. He planned to have even more movie in the park events next year, and look into having an indoor version this winter. The Community Services manager hoped to have it at the Little Canada Elementary School gym. Horwath stated the sign at the Old Fire Hall also helped advertise the event. Horwath suggested using the boost feature on Facebook to advertise events to a wider audience for a small fee. The Community Services Manger reported the Farmers Market was held every Monday from 2:30 – 6:00 p.m through October 9th. He explained there were 6 vendors and a master gardener. Darling asked if there were a lot of customers. The Community Services Manager explained there were a good amount of customers frequenting the market, but thought more vendors would attract more people. The Community Services Manager reported all of the courts had been resurfaced, and suggestions based on pickleball guidelines had been taken into consideration for the courts at Pioneer. He explained a different color was used to differentiate out of bounds lines, and was happy with the final product which was done by Lee Sports Surfacing. The Community Services Manager stated the Pioneer Park basketball hoops would need to be replaced soon. The Community Services Manager reported volleyball and the soccer clinic would begin next week, and basketball would start in November. An instructor was still needed for gymnastics. The Community Services Manager reported square dancing classes begin next Thursday September 14th from 7:00 -9:00p.m. and the first lesson you attend is free. He stated this program would run through December. OTHER BUSINESS