Posted: May 7, 2024 | Updated: June 17, 2024
AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: CRESCO PARK BOARD
DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, May 8, 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.
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes from: April 10, 2024
3. 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.
1. FITNESS CENTER (Memberships – 796)
Employees & Wages
Swim Lessons
Building Project
2. PARKS
Beadle Park Train
Parking Lots & Signage
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: May 7, 2024.
MINUTES
Ernst called the Cresco Park and Recreation meeting to order on 5/8/2024, at 5:00pm at the Cresco Fitness Center (CFC). Board Members Herold, Hovden and Ernst were present. Denner and O’Brien were absent.
Also Present: Brandon Kerian & Rich McConnell
Ernst made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of the agenda; claims, and minutes of the March 13, 2024 meeting. Hovden seconded the motion and it passed all ayes.
Other Business: – – –
Comments from the audience: – – –
Kerian reported on the Fitness Center: Memberships – 797; up 7 from last month and up 70 members from last May.
Employees: Herold made the motion to rehire Maurice Powell, Topher Bigalk, Emily Voyna, and Kristen Frazer as seasonal Park & Rec/CFC employees and hire the following new employees: Nate Mahr (lifeguard @ $10), Finn Donlan (lifeguard @ $10), Aden Rasmenson (lifeguard @ $10), Shannon Pisney (front desk @ $11.50), and Barbara McCoy (custodian @ $11.50). Hovden seconded the motion and it passed all ayes.
Wages: Discussion was had on yearly pay raises for full-time and permanent part-time employees. Herold made the motion to award 3.75% wage increase for the following employees starting July 1st: Kim Streich, TJ Casper, Skye Meinecke, Leyton Bohr, and Brandon Kerian. Ernst seconded the motion and it passed all ayes.
Swim Lessons: Kerian discussed swim lesson costs increased $10 this year and that private swim lesson instructor pay should go up as this rate has not increased in over ten years. Herold made the motion to increase private swim lesson instructor payout to $43.75. Hovden seconded the motion and is passed all ayes.
Building Project: Discussion was held on upcoming meeting with Emergent Architecture: Tuesday 5/14. Kerian explained that he met with Emergent Architecture last month at the CFC and gave them a tour/detailed information on what the minimum needs for a new building would be. Will compare the two architectural firms after the upcoming meeting.
Kerian reported on Parks:
Beadle Park Train: Discussion was held in regard to the current status of the train and future plans. Several options were discussed, however mixed opinions led to no concrete action. Rich will investigate new estimates and will present findings when obtained.
Parking Lots & Signage: Kerian presented new ideas on Park signs and parking lot improvements. New Park signs at every park stating name and logo could easily be done to enhance overall look. Herold recommended getting estimate first, Kerian will follow-up. The parking lots at Evans and East Parks need a fresh layer of gravel and Kerian presented the idea of parking barriers to help define the space and deter people from driving on the grass. Kerian will research more on the barriers and report when an estimate is received. Discussion was also had on the status of the east side of East Park where people tend to park during ball games. Kerian
explained that rain runoff is creating large ruts in that area and making it difficult to maintain. Kerian will investigate future options as how to move forward.
Hovden moved to adjourn at 6:09 pm. Ernst seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco Park and Rec meeting is scheduled for June 12 at 12:00 pm at CFC.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandon Kerian
Park Director