Posted: January 9, 2024 | Updated: January 17, 2024
AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: CRESCO PARK BOARD
DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING: 5:00 P.M. at CRESCO FITNESS CENTER
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED GOVERNMENTAL BODY WILL MEET AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SET OUT ABOVE. THE TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR SAID MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS:
ROLL CALL: DENNER, ERNST, HEROLD, HOVDEN, O’BRIEN.
CONSENT AGENDA: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
- Approval of the Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from: December 13, 2023
- Approval of the Claims
OTHER BUSINESS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE:
REPORTS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
- FITNESS CENTER (Memberships – 749)
24/7 Updates
Future Projects
Pool Updates
- RECREATION
Winter Programs
SET PROBABLE DATE FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURN:
THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21, CODE OF IOWA AND THE LOCAL RULES OF SAID GOVERNMENTAL BODY. POSTED: January 9, 2024
MINUTES
President Ernst called the Cresco Park and Recreation meeting to order on 1/10/2024, at 4:59pm at the Cresco Fitness Center (CFC). Board Members Ernst, Denner, Herold, Hovden and O’Brien were present.
Also Present: Brandon Kerian
O’Brien made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of the agenda; claims, and minutes of the December 13, 2023 meeting. Ernst seconded the motion and it passed all ayes.
Other Business: – – –
Ernst asked for comments from the audience: – – –
Kerian reported on the Fitness Center: Memberships – 753; up from last month and up 62 members from last year!
24/7 Update: Getting closer and closer! Waiting for software to be installed for keyfobs. Updating all lighting to be motion censored. Working on training staff. 1/11 looking to do a soft launch to re-engage the audience and for guests to sign up. Hoping to open in February – will do a ribbon cutting with the Chamber.
Future Projects: City Council approved 4 out of 5 project requests: Locker Room and Restroom Renovation, Lobby Renovations, Fitness Class Equipment, and Dollamur Floating Floor System.
Planning to tour other local facilities to get ideas of improvements/future projects.
Pool Updates: Replaced pool heater and spa jets. Special thanks to Scott Thomson for covering half the cost.
Kerian reported on Recreation: Winter Programs – up and running. Now offering team/individual pictures for all major park and rec activities.
Dance and Cheer numbers are up.
Swim lessons are going well. Adult lessons starting soon.
Will fill the Ice Rink during the cold freeze.
Discussed seeking sponsorships for the new park and rec shirts: businesses can pay a portion to have their logo on the shirts.
Working on a marketing campaign to better target Decorah/Winneshiek County as they are seeing an increase in members from that area.
Hovden moved to adjourn at 5:25 pm. O’Brien seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco Park and Rec meeting is scheduled for February 21 at 5:00 pm at CFC.
Respectfully Submitted,
Holly O’Brien
Board Secretary