2013.12.04 PRC Minutes Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Minutes
December 4, 2013
Crystal Community Center
The Crystal Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at
7:12 pm by Chairperson Tom Jungroth. Commission members in attendance
were: Ms. Haney, Ms. LaRoche, Ms. Kolb, Ms. Merriam and Ms. Sodd,. Also
present were: Mr. Budziszewski, Council Liaison, Mr. Rauen and Ms. Hackett
from the city staff. Guests included Steve Hildre and Michael McClain both
Commission candidates
The minutes were approved as sent.
Introductions were made.
Mr. Jungroth conducted the election of officers for 2014:
Chairperson Jennifer Sodd
Vice Chairperson Erin Kolb
Secretary Lori Merriam
Since the weather was iffy for tonight’s meeting, the Commission discussed a
weather cancellation policy. It was decided if the Recreation Department cancels
activities at the CCC, the Commission meeting should also be canceled.
The Recreation Fee Policy memo was reviewed and discussed. Ms. Hackett felt
that the policy should reflect what is truly happening with revenues collected. Mr.
Budziszewski said that the Council is looking at fees to offset some of the tax
burden on residents. The Commission discussed updating the policy to:
Youth Recreation programs will be 50 – 75% fee supported with warming
houses and playground programs exempt.
Adult programs will be 125 – 150% fee supported.
Senior programs will be 50 – 75% fee supported
Community Center resident rate fees will continue to pay the direct costs
of building operation and non-resident fees pay 1.5 times the direct costs. It was
suggested to round to the nearest 5 dollar for all prices.
Pool revenue policy remains unchanged.
The possibility of adding an administration fee to all fees was discussed and
rejected. Ms. Hackett will revise the policy statement and bring it to the January
meeting for additional discussion and recommendation.
The Commission discussed the pool solar panels and wanted to know if the
money saved by having the solar panels could go back to the pool budget rather
than the general fund. Ms. Hackett will check on that and report back at the
January meeting.
The 2014 meeting dates were accepted.
The Winterfest volunteer list was reviewed.
Ms. Hackett asked members to promote the Crystal Sparkles contest.
The Commission discussed the possible disc golf expansion. Mr. Jungroth
reported that Chuck Hutchinson from the disc golf group thought the organization
would do the fundraising and the work needed to expand the course. Mr.
Jungroth will see if he can come to the January meeting. Ms. Haney asked about
their sponsorship of the Frolics tournament as she has not received any
information from them.
The monthly reports were given highlighting major activities.
Mr. Budziszewski gave the City Council report:
Many EDA lots were sold and new home construction begun
Cavanagh senior building construction should begin summer/fall of 2014
2014 budget was approved
Multi colored signs were approved
Tobacco sale violation was implemented
Ms. Haney reported on the Crystal Frolics Committee:
There were no changes to the Frolics in the city budget
Finalizing bands
The next meeting is January 20 at the VFW at 7pm
Mr. Jungroth gave the Crystal Business Report:
Mr. VanHausen from the Crystal Fund talked. They are looking at funding
some “little libraries” in the parks.
A social is planned in December.
Mr. Jungroth informed the group of the Elks Club events – Holiday baskets and
Santa on December 20 and 21.
The next meeting is January 8 at the Crystal Community Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
Gene Hackett
Recorder