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COMMUNITY RECREATION BOARD <br /> Minutes Fr: 12/8/97 <br /> <br />Attendance: Staff: J. Asfahl- Comm. Rec., C. Blesener - Dist. 728 Com. Education Community Representatives: Doug <br />,'hompson - Hassan, Gary Eitel - City of Rogers, Mark Berning - City of Otsego, Roger Holmgren - City of Elk River, <br />Shirley Slater - City of Dayton, Jeff Gongoll - lSD 728 <br /> <br />Guests: Pat Klaers - City of Elk River <br /> <br />Community Representatives absent: None <br /> <br />A.) Call meeting to order: - The meeting was called to order at 12:00 by Roger Holmgren <br /> <br />B.) Changes / additions to agenda: None <br /> <br />C.) Consider consent agenda: Motion by Mark Berning to approve consent items as follows: <br /> C.1) Minutes from 11/17/97 <br /> Motion seconded by Shirley Slater. Motion Carried. <br /> <br />D.) Staff Reports/Informational Updates: JA reviewed the various staff report items as presented with the agenda. <br />Among the report items, JA reviewed some grant opportunities offered through the Minnesota Amateur Sports <br />Commission. While Jeff noted many numerous possibilities across the communities, he is interested in pursuing one <br />grant request to assist the Skateboard association with their Skatepark development and one other grant to assist the <br />Girls Softball and Youth Baseball associations construct a concession building at the recently developed Youth Sports <br />Complex located in Elk River. On a motion by Jeff Gongoll, seconded by Doug Thompson, JA was encouraged to pursue <br />these grant opportunities. Motion Carried <br /> <br />The Board had some general discussion about our program continuing to utilize the strength of our regional partnership <br />znd consider other opportunities to receive funding support through grants with other park and recreational <br />~mprovements. <br /> <br />- JA also updated the Board on some recent discussions related to utilizing a vacant restaurant in Elk River as a site for <br />teens. Conceptually, the site would be available for youth as a teen center. This concept has been a focus of the Youth <br />Initiatives for nearly 2 years. It would allow for a variety of opportunities for youth to be positively involved, not just merely <br />a place to hang out. This has been a rapid development. More information will be known at our next meeting. The Board <br />found this to be a favorable approach and encouraged continued pursuit. <br /> <br />- Mark Berning reported the good news from Otsego. Mark stated that Otsego is still very interested with the number of <br />participants and which programs they are utilizing. He also cautions continued budget increases. Mark is interested in <br />particular to see who uses the open gym programs. Doug Thompson is also interested in these figures and asked Jeff for <br />frequent reports on open gym attendance. <br /> <br />E.) Discussion / Board Action Items: <br />E.1) Approve 1998 Budget and Related Assessment Formula: On a motion by Doug Thompson, seconded by Shirley <br />Slater the 1998 budget and revised assessment (attached) formula as presented was approved. It was also noted that the <br />assessment variable related to participation cover the time pedod of Sept. 1, 1997 - August 31, 1998 for determining the <br />1999 budget, just as the 1998 assessment formula utilized the time period Sept. 1, 1996 - Aug 31, 1997. Motion Carried. <br /> <br />Next regular meeting: Monday, January 26, 1998. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br /> <br />