HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Park and Recreation Commission Meeting 06/16/2022AMES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
DATE: June 16, 2022
COMMISSION PRESENT: Jeremy Bristow, Sarah Cady, Rachel Cramer, Nicole Fannin, Jacob Ludwig (Virtual)
Duane Reeves, Nathan Shimanek
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Keith Abraham, Courtney Kort
CALL TO ORDER: 4:02 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Bristow moved, with a second by Reeves, to approve the May 19, 2022, meeting
minutes. No discussion. No opposition. Motion Approved
PUBLIC FORUM
No public forum
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MID-IOWA LACROSSE ORGANIZATION (MILO)
Kort went over the agreement with MILO to introduce this type of lacrosse into Ames. Staff
recommends the approval of Alternative #1
Shimanek asked if there was an estimate of the number of participants. Kort informed the
Commission that the goal is to start with 15 to 30 kids and go from there.
Bristow said his kids did lacrosse and enjoyed it.
Bristow moved, with a second by Reeves, to approve Alternative #1.
No discussion. No opposition. Motion Approved. APPROVAL OF Revised Fees and Charges for Fall and Winter Programs and Services.
Abraham explained that fees for fall/winter are due to increased wages, fuel prices, and supply
costs. Abraham stated that as a department the choices are to either raise fees, raise the tax
subsidy, or decrease services. To attract staff, the department has had to increase wages,
which is estimated to cost $60,000 at Furman alone. Staff recommends Alternative #1.
Cramer asked if this increase would offset the increases in wages. Abraham informed her that
it would not cover the increase entirely but would help to keep the staff from cutting
programs. For example, the contract for mowing and trimming is more than 50% higher than
last year. There will be another set of increases in January for the next fiscal year.
Ludwig moved, with a second by Reeves, to approve Alternative #1.
No discussion. No opposition. Motion Approved.
TOUR OF PARKS
ADJOURNMENT
Bristow moved to adjourn. The meeting concluded at 6:00 PM
NEXT MEETING
Thursday, July 21 at 4:00 PM (City Hall Council Chambers)