01-07-2021 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION JANUARY 7, 2021 4 Commissioner Chu stated that she has been visiting parks outside of Little Canada in order to gain additional ideas and was impressed with Tamarack Nature Center. She likes the natural features that have been incorporated into that park, encouraging creativity. Commissioner Horwath commented that he has also been to that park and liked the sign encouraging parents to let their children climb on the features. He stated that it is also fun to snowshoe at that park. UPDATES The Community Services Manager reported that the Bike Rack Subcommittee has met and has another meeting scheduled. Commissioner Abruzzese stated that the group met preliminarily and will continue to review what could be done to provide parking, enhance the look and feel and include the Little Canada branding. She stated that the group will bring forward a proposal to the group once prepared. Commissioner Schletty commented that making the community more bicycle-friendly is a big goal of the Commission and this will be a good first step. The Recreation Coordinator highlighted the upcoming youth skating lessons, noting that both sessions are filled with a waiting list. She stated that winter hats have been donated by the LCRA, so each participant in the skating lessons will receive their own hat. She highlighted the upcoming available adult activities/classes. The Community Services Manager reported that the Little Canada Fire Department will be selling booya this year through a drive-up event. He noted that the LCRA will not be holding its annual ice fishing tournament due to the pandemic. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amanda Staple TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.