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City of Centerville <br />Park & Recreation Meeting Minutes <br />October 4, 2023 <br />1. Movie in the Park <br /> <br />Committee Member Peterson provided an update on this event stating that it was average <br />attendance with popcorn & lemonade being served. However, it was very windy during the move <br />causing some issues that needed to be fixed. <br /> <br />2. 2024 Contract Î Ms. Nissa Larson, Running Ventures <br /> <br />Ms. Larson previously submitted a proposal to the Committee for review, modification and/or <br />approval. Staff made a few minor adjustments to the wording. Several adjustments were made to <br />the contract and Chair Errickson-Grahek stated that she had discussions with Ms. Larson regarding <br />marketing and its timeframe. <br /> <br />Motion made by Committee Member Akpan, seconded by Committee Member Freiermuth <br />to recommend to the City Council to approve the 2024 Contract for the 5/8K Runs Along <br />with the Kids Fun Run in an amount of $1,500. <br /> <br />A Friendly Amendment was made by Committee Member Akpan to Include a <br />$4.50/Registration Running Chip, $.35/Registration Race Bib, Subject to a Minimum Race <br />Time Fee of $300. <br /> <br />Committee Member Freiermuth Accepted the Friendly Amendment. All in favor. Motion <br />carried. <br /> <br />3. Tree Inventory Î Phase I Open Areas of Parks <br /> <br />Rainbow Treecare has completed their inventory of the trees in the open areas of each park within <br />the City and Stantec has overlayed the information on park specific maps for visual ease. Eagle <br />Park trees were not included as part of the inventory as the area is denser, nor was Trailside Park <br />as there were difficulties with coordinates. These maps, list of species and locations should assist <br />the committee in going forward with their plans for diversification, removal, etc. Committee <br />Member Fuchs mentioned she noted there are 28 species of trees and suggested adding some <br />smaller stature trees, possibly some ornamental trees. Committee Members discussed various <br />options to consider regarding types and sizes of trees to include in the Tree Plan. <br /> <br />4. Pavilion Bird-Nesting Prevention <br /> <br />Committee Member Peterson suggested installation of bird spikes to both pavilions due to the <br />swallow nesting issues. Public Works Director Palzer recommended the installation of plastic <br />owls as a deterrent. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the costs for each, with Director Palzer <br />being authorized for installation of his recommendation. <br /> <br />5. 2024 Skate/Sled Night Rental Equipment Î Wargo Nature Center <br /> <br />Committee Member Seeley provided an update of the availability of equipment and the associated <br />rental costs. She also reported that there was a potential for a naturalist to facilitate an activity. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br />