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Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
Work Session
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 – 7:00 PM
City Hall – Council Chambers Room
I. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners: Dave Pemble, Tim Stanley, Bruce Karnick, Chelsea Piskor, Joe Quinn, Ben
Spader, and Nicole DePalma. Parks and Recreation Director, Chris Jenkins, Parks and Recreation Intern,
Anna Helget, and Recreation Programmer, Paige Marschall Bigler
II. Determination of Quorum
Quorum Present: 7:7
III. Approval of Minutes
a. Approve minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission work session on
May 8, 2018
Commissioner Karnik motioned to approve minutes. Commissioner Stanley seconded the motion.
Minutes approved; 7 ayes, 0 nays
IV. Presentation(s) 7:10 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Summer Intern, Anna Helget, introduced herself and was welcomed by
Commissioners.
a. Hastings Futbol Club – HFC United
Parks and Recreation Director Jenkins welcomed HFC United. Sean Qualy and Jeremy Reuter provided
an overview on HFC United including; their mission statement, organizational structure, facility usage,
programs, partnerships, goals and suggestions for youth athletic space in the City of Hastings.
b. 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Chapter 10: Parks & Recreation
City Planner, Justin Fortney, introduced the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Fortney shared details and
survey data collected on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Justin focused on Chapter 10: Parks and
Recreation. Fortney introduced updates to the plan.
City Planner, Justin Fortney, is looking for a recommendation to bring the draft plan to City Council.
Commissioner Pemble motioned to support the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Spader
seconded the motion. Motion approved; 7 ayes. 0 nays
V. New Business 7:45 p.m.
a. Review Recreation Program Revenue and Pricing Policy
Director Jenkins introduced the Recreation Program Revenue and Pricing Policy.
Commissioners were provided an explanation of the Revenue Recapture. Director Jenkins requested
Commission to provide feedback and guidance on the Policy. Commissioners provided comments and
questions. Director Jenkins noted that the Policy would be a tool to generate revenue without subsidizes
from tax payers. Director Jenkins encouraged commissioner to connect with him in the upcoming weeks
to share any additional feedback.
b. Consider Park Rental Reservations outside the Calendar Year
Director Jenkins encouraged Commission to provide direction to our Parks Department on our current practice
for Park Rental reservations; which currently begins on the first working day of the calendar year.
Commissioners discussed a 12 month reservation policy. Director Jenkins and staff will work to develop a draft
Park Rental Reservation policy based on the best interest of the public and our park programs.
VI. Department Updates 8:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Director, Jenkins, gave a brief Department update. Recreation Program Specialist, Paige
Marschall Bigler encouraged the public and commissioners to attend events at Levee Park June through
September.
Commissioner Pemble motioned to adjourn meeting. Commissioner Karnik seconded the motion to
adjourn. Motion approved 7 ayes; 0 nays.
Meeting adjourned; 8.58 p.m.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 7:00pm
All times are approximate