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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 09-02-09 3. Have the parking lot of Kelly's blocked off. I was at Main and Progress and the parking lot entrances were busier than my street and they were not paying attention to our runners. By the time I got a hold of the Chief for assistance, the last walkers were coming by. 4. This leads to communication, everyone possible should have a radio. I was a little frustrated because I couldn't get the attention of those right down the block from me, and only when I saw the Chief did I think to call him on his cell phone to help monitor Kelly's parking lot. 5. It was reported that blocking off those coming out of the campground had people getting flustered about being stopped for so long. What would have worked better is if someone at the park entrance would communicate with the campground post to let them know if they could at any point let the traffic out to avoid delays. 6. Maybe a sprinkler at the end (people were telling me what they have seen before), or other way of cooling down, even though I understand the morning would have been cooler than the afternoon. Added feedback from the committee: Having radios worked well, but Committee Member Branch suggested using both frequencies and not leaving one clear for an emergency, he felt that was not necessary. Committee Member Haiden said radio reception at the park was not very good, sporadic at best. Neon colored t-shirts were wonderful for volunteer visibility. The 4-wheelers were a great asset, as was being able to move into St. Genevieve's Parish Center when the weather turned bad. It was felt a hand held speaker for announcements would have made it easier to hear. Finally, a list of where the fmal times will be posted should be included on the flier and registration information as that was not clear. Donation from American Family Insurance of $1.500 Ms. Stephan reported to the committee that American Family donated $1,500 to the Parks & Recreation Committee for the use of the Public Works parking lot following the May 2008 storm. ReQuest of Charitable Gamblin!! Funds from Dead Broke Saddle Club Ms. Stephan suggested requesting funding for a project from Dead Broke Saddle Club. They have been generous in the past with projects that benefit the community such as the play structures at both Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and Tracie McBride Memorial Park. Committee Member Haiden said he would like to see something like a sand volley ball court at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. The committee will give this some thought and further discuss it at the next committee meeting. Bud!!et Discussion The committee reviewed the budget from 2009 and updated. See attached. Potential of Conference Calls for Meetin2S if Members are of Town Committee Member Branch asked the committee to discuss the potential of a conference call during a committee meeting if one of the members is out of town. Ms. Stephan reported the research had previously been done when the issue came up at an Economic Development Committee meeting and while we have the capability of doing conference calls, the member who is not present even though on the phone, does not count towards a quorum and cannot vote. Also the City would not incur the cost of a multiple hour long distance phone call so the out of town member would have to call into the City and incur the cost from that end. Committee Member Branch requested the item be tabled for now and he would give it some thought. 50f7