04-07-2022 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION APRIL 7, 2022 2 Acting Chair Horwath asked for the anticipated opening dates. The Parks & Rec Director replied that the contractor would begin in early May and would be completed with most items in mid-June. He stated that the rubber surfacing is anticipated to be installed the following week after the community build and believed the remaining punch list items would be completed and a ribbon-cutting would occur in early August. He noted that the schedule is dependent upon the weather. He provided additional details on the activities that would occur on each day of the community build. Commissioner Chu asked that the communication for the residents also be sent to her so that she could share that information with the residents in her association as well. The Parks & Rec Director noted that staff has a list of residents that participated in the last community build and invitations would be sent to those residents as well. He provided additional details on the targeted number of volunteers for the event, noting that in addition to those assisting with the build there will most likely be additional volunteers used for childcare and other services. NEW BUSINESS: RECREATION COORDINATOR UPDATES The Recreation Coordinator highlighted the upcoming indoor farmers market which will take place Monday, April 11th, the Arbor Day event which will take place on May 6th, the Sap Run scheduled for May 7th, the Wildlife Walk at Spooner Park on May 21st, and movies in the park. Acting Chair Horwath noted that Little Canada Elementary is a Spanish emersion school and therefore he would recommend Encanto for a movie in the park night. He noted that it is a very popular movie for both English and Spanish speakers. NEW BUSINESS: PARK MAINTENANCE REPORT The Parks & Rec Director introduced the Parks Maintenance Supervisor, noting that he asked him to prepare a report to share with the Commission. The Parks Maintenance Supervisor introduced himself, noting that he has been with Little Canada for about 22 years. He welcomed any questions or concerns the Commission may have. Acting Chair Horwath asked if staff is receiving what they need from the Park Commission. The Parks Supervisor believed that he was. He stated that he and the Parks & Rec Director are working on some programming to improve communication-related to tasks and project schedules.