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City of Centerville Park & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes August 6, 2025 3.Fete des Lacs 5/8K Run & Paddle Events (Update) Ms. Nissa Larsonwas unable to attend the meeting this evening. There are 65-8K runners, 9-5K runners, and 30 Fun Run participants. The revenue was $1,590. The committee reviewed the expenses.Ms. Larson stated that the expenses should run between $500 - $1,000. An updated estimate of expenses will be provided at the next meeting. Committee Member Peterson provided an update onthe paddle event. There was discussion regarding the promotion of both events at the Main Street Market duringthe week of Fete des Lacs in attempts to gain a little more participation.The time of the race needs to be communicated early. 4.Volunteer Appreciation Scheduling & Gifts Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that the committee was asked to schedule this annual event. The gifts are under $5. The event is usually heldin September or October. This has been done at St. Gen’s in the past. The Mayor could be invited to speak. Food and beverages will be provided. The City Clerk will speak with St. Gen’s regarding dates available. A Monday or Tuesday would be best. October 13 or October 14, 2025 were proposed. October 14, St. Gens is not available. October 15, 20, or 22 are possible dates, and the City Clerk will check with St. Gen’s. 5.Park Facility Permit Application – Scout Troop 136 Overnight Use of LaMotte Park The event is scheduled for August 21, 2025, from6:30 p.m. to August 22, 2025, 8:00 a.m. for a Scout summer campout. Lights out will be at 10:00 p.m. An above-ground portable fire pit would be used. The sprinklers will be turned off for the evening if requested. Concern was expressed that tents may set a precedent where others may think they can set up tents in the park. The Scouts have volunteered in the community. A sign was requested to be put upnotifying people that this is an approved activity for the scouts. The actual location for the tents is TBD. There will be approximately 20 attendees. Some concern was expressed about having a fire. The fire department and police department will be notified of the event. Motion by Committee Member Akpan, seconded by Committee Member Freiermuthto recommend toCity Counciltheapproval ofthe park facility permit application –Scout Troop 136 Overnight Use of LaMotte Parkwithout afire and signage showingthe authorization tocampout with support of the Parks &Recreation Committee.All in favor (Peterson abstained). Motion carried. VII.APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NONE VIII.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1.Staff Updates – (Main Street Market) The delivery of LaurieLaMotte Memorial Park's new play structure equipment should arrive shortly. Chair Errickson-Grahek provided an update. She attended a pre-construction meeting with Page 3of 4 41