10-03-05 Minutes Scandia Parks aod Recreation Committee
Minutes
Monday, October 3, 2005 7PM
Members Present: Deb Campobasso, Jan Hogle, Gary Hogle, Marty McKelvey, Blair
Joselyn, Lori Gordon, Julie White, Dan Skupien
Members Absent:None
l. Approval of minutes- Minutes from previous meeting were unanimously approved
with one minor edit.
2. Committee membership recruitment- A draft memo, outlining the committee's general
initiatives for the coming year and presenting justification for nine-members was
presented and discussed. The committee unanimously decided that having nine members
was appropriate, and voted to submit the memo to the Board.
3. Recreation Pro ams-
a)Plan for Nov-May-The need to develop a Rec Program plan was discussed. It
was decided that those members most involved(Deb and Marty) would work
together outside of the meeting to put one together.
b)Bike tour- Jan Hogle discussed the possibility of reimbursement for some
expenses related to her planning and coordination of the Cloverleaf Bike Ride.
Though not specifically allowed by Township rules, it was agreed upon that Jan
should go ahead and submit the receipts as a program expense.
c) Park Coordinator position- The concept af a Pazk Coordinator was discussed.
Blair Joselyn suggested that funding would probably not be available for such a
position in the upcoming year. He indicated,however, that it would be explored.
d) Community Ed- Adam Lushanko, Scandia Resident, solicited the help of the
committee to help encourage and develop after-school leisure sports activities.
4. Meeting structure- The committee discussed ways it could improve the overall flow of
its meetings, particularly the way members interact during heated discussions. It was
decided that the committee would continue to operate in a casual fashion, but that the
Chair would ultimately be responsible for enforcing Robert's rules when productive
discussion breaks down.
5. Committee responsibilities- The possibility of breaking into subgroups was discussed,
with the goal of getting a jump on the work that will be required after the Comp. Plan is
approved. It was decided that the committee would"stay the course"and wait for the
plan to arrive.
6. Skatin�rink- Mike White, Scandia Resident and Skate Hall coordinator, reported that
hockey coaches and interested parties would soon meet to discuss scheduling. He also
indicated that the netting is ready to go, and that the rubber mats would soon be
delivered. Marty McKelvey volunteered to contact Community Ed to determine its needs
with regard to skate time. The following suggestions were also discussed:
a) collect rosters from a11 hockey teams
b) establish rule that 50%of each roster must consist of Scandia residents
c)publish skate park schedules in the Messenger, on Scandia website, on the
outgoing voicemail greeting, and via signage at the park
d)require attendants to strictly enforce rules
e)require committee representation at coaches meetings
7. Old/new business- Lori Gordon presented draft wording regarding the Gateway Trail
for inclusion in the Comp Plan. The verbiage promotes consideration of trails easements
as developments arise, and promotes compatibility with the plans of adjacent
communities. The draft was unani.mously approved.