Posted: June 11, 2024 | Updated: June 17, 2024
AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: CRESCO PARK BOARD
DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING: 12:00 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: May 8, 2024
- 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.
- REAPPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS & ELECTION OF OFFICERS
- FITNESS CENTER (Memberships – 797)
Architect Recommendation
Upcoming Projects & Schedule
- PARKS
Pickleball Court
- RECREATION
Summer Recreation
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: June 11, 2024.
MINUTES
Ernst called the Cresco Park and Recreation meeting to order on 6/12/2024, at 12:02pm at the Cresco Fitness Center (CFC). Board Members Denner, Ernst and O’Brien were present. Herold and Hovden were absent.
Also Present: Brandon Kerian and Rich McConnell
O’Brien made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of the agenda; claims, and minutes of the May 8, 2024 meeting. Denner seconded the motion and it passed all ayes.
Other Business: McConnell still looking into the train and all the options between City, Park and Chamber; thinking a committee would be the best option route.
Comments from the audience: – – –
Reappointment of Officers & Election of Officers: O’Brien will remain as the secretary. Ernst’s term is up and he’s not re-running. Position will be posted. Chairman will be decided at the next meeting.
Kerian reported on the Fitness Center: Memberships – 800; continuing to go up!
Architect Recommendation: Denner motioned to move forward with Emergent Architecture for Phase II. Ernst seconded the motion and it passed all ayes.
Upcoming Projects & Schedule: Wednesday, June 26 – Sunday, June 30 (fair week) the entire Fitness Center, including 24/7 will be closed for annual cleaning.
July 1 renovations of the locker room and lobby will begin.
Financially sitting great!
Next meeting Kerian will share an updated Price Sheet.
Kerian reported on Parks: Pickleball Court: Lights have been replaced. Looking for alternative ways to have a push button timer. Denner shared an app they use for Football Field. Kerian will look into options and get quotes.
Kerian reported on Recreation: Summer Recreation: Is in full swing. With addition to new programs and expanding ages, numbers are up! Last year 248, this year 338. This does not include swim.
The Park & Rec sponsor program has been a hit. Free t-shirts for all teams and new equipment; helmets pitching machine and fitness equipment have been purchased thus far.
O’Brien moved to adjourn at 12:25 pm. Denner seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco Park and Rec meeting is scheduled for July 10 at 12:00 pm at CFC.
Respectfully Submitted,
Holly O’Brien
Holly O’Brien, Board Secretary