Parks and Recreation Meeting 07-10-2024 (4)

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Scout Island Scout Island was designated by City Council as undeveloped park land. At an earlier COVE inspection, James Bedell (DNR), noticed the old concrete pipes/culverts (see pic), used as a bridge to Scout Island. The DNR has instructed the city to remove them. They are not allowed in public waters as they impede water flow which creates a greater accumulation of algae and debris. Staff are soliciting bids to remove them and restore the area as best possible to its prior condition. Meadow Park City Council held a Closed Session on July 1 to discuss a letter of interest regarding the purchase of Meadow Park. Staff are proceeding with negotiating the sale of this property based on the direction provided by the City Council. The property is identified as surplus property within the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Initiative #1 Improve existing parks and facilities - Recommendation #2: Focus resources by eliminating duplicated and underutilized park facilities with poor access. ▪ Baldwin ▪ North Terrace ▪ Meadow ▪ Elk Hills Green Space ▪ Property south of Ridgewood on 191 ½ Avenue (75-432-0101) Senior Center Currently we have 536 members. We had a great turn out at our concert on Friday, May 31 with several positive comments from the members. Our next big event is a Wildlife Show on Monday, June 17. Sustainable Safari will bring several different animals and give a detailed natural history for each animal. Staff partnered with the Rum River Art Center and obtained a grant to support offering a free acryclic painting class (4-week long course). Summer Programing Fall Breakaway Registration is now open, and Sunshine Explorers Summer Day Camp is currently at capacity. All 70 spots are full, and we began a wait list. Farmers Market Farmers Market continues to show great attendance. The first Senior Day be on July 11. Additionally, the Power of Produce program kicks off on July 11 for kids ages 3-12 and will run through August 29. Kids receive a $2 token for fresh fruits and vegetables. Farmers Market The beginners trail construction is set to start the week of July 15. Communications will help advertise for volunteers via social media and the website. Signage is being made for helmet use, trail conditions, and volunteers needed that will be going up at Hillside. Senior Activity Center Currently we are at 544 members and have approximately 70 visitors that check in every day. Our next large event is Patriotic Music with Jenni Thyng on Friday, July 12. Sandy Borders appeared before City Council during open forum on June 17. She offered an apology for her behavior at the Senior Activity Center upon receiving a 30-day suspension. Her suspension was revoked following her sincere public apology. Page 92 of 92