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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes August 16, 2022 <br />Page 4 <br /> <br /> <br />A motion was made by Committee Member Anderson and seconded by Committee Member <br />Dietz to begin work on a pollinator policy. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> <br />Chair Hinton asked how they would like to move forward. <br /> <br />Committee Member Beggin felt it would make sense to have a subcommittee to work together <br />with staff. <br /> <br />Committee Members Seemann and Anderson agreed to be on the subcommittee. <br /> <br />Committee Member Kelliher thought someone from City staff should be on the subcommittee to <br />help decide if the items could be accomplished. <br /> <br />Committee Member Anderson felt it could be more aspirational; it could say the city will do its <br />best and encourage, rather than be so specific. <br /> <br />Chair Hinton added that educating would be an important piece. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Committee Member Anderson and seconded by Committee Member <br />Seeman to form a subcommittee to begin work on a pollinator policy. Motion passed <br />unanimously. <br /> <br />B. Budget Discussion <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller explained recreation goals are set to cover about 90% of <br />the costs incurred. Donations are a separate form of usable income but generally earmarked for <br />something. The Recreation Programmer manages the budget and each month they go through the <br />report to make sure costs are covered by fees. Sometimes there is extra money that can be used <br />toward free events like the Penny Carnival and Touch a Truck. There are about 100 programs that <br />are tracked. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding a spreadsheet that was passed out and employee wage payments. <br /> <br />Chair Hinton asked who the volunteers are. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Vaughan said some come from local businesses, others are from the National Honor <br />Society. If they need more volunteers he will ask previous volunteers, and certain businesses who <br />look for opportunities. He would always accept help from the committee to find volunteers or <br />volunteer themselves. He did see the summer playground numbers go up, but staff numbers went <br />down leading to cancellation of one whole program. <br /> <br />C. Tree Locations at Perry Dog Park <br /> <br />Chair Hinton said Committee Member Poelzer sent her the comment that she disagreed with trees <br />in the dog park because of concern of water trucks driving in the dog park creating ruts and trees <br />can harbor ticks and they should wait for permanent shelters. <br />