01-12-05 PRCITY OF OTSEGO
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JAN 12, 2005 7:00 PM
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:15PM
Roll Call: Cathy Roberts, Aaron Stritesky, Peter Torresani, Mike Brumm. Council
member - Jessica Stockamp
Agenda Approval: The agenda was revised to place agenda approval and approval of
minutes ahead of Elections. The revised agenda passed 4-0
Approval of minutes from December 2004 meeting: There was discussion as to
whether T -Ball and Toss Ball was planning on using all four fields on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. The minutes were left unrevised with the action of confirming this with Carol
McNaughten-Commers of Community Education. The minutes were passed 4-0.
Officer Elections: Cathy Roberts nominated Aaron Stritesky for Chairman of the
commission. Mike Brumm seconded the nomination. The nomination passed with a vote
of 4-0.
Cathy Roberts nominated Peter Torresani for Vice -Chairman of the commission. Mike
Brumm seconded the nomination. The nomination passed with a vote of 4-0. The
position of secretary was deferred until replacement members were selected for the
commission
Santa Day Review: General consensus was that the event was too long. There were
fewer people than the previous year and the question was brought up whether flyers were
distributed to all local elementary schools. The commission would like the mayor or
Mike Robertson to mail thank you letters to those who helped (Tom H??'?, Rogers choir,
Quality Photo, Piano player, lady volunteer)
A list of actions for next year was generated.
Reduce the time from 5 hours to 4 hours (10 — 2)
Advertise more (Newspaper, View, flyers to all local schools, signs around town)
Include more advertisement for toy donation
Buy 2 Christmas trees
Do not rent a keyboard or speaker system
Planning for 2005 Recreation Events: The commission agreed that they would like to
have the Easter Egg Hunt, Pumpkin Hunt, and Santa Day. Mike Brumm proposed a
fourth of July fireworks event. After discussion the commission agreed that they should
investigate an event that includes family picnic (BYO Everything) and fireworks.
Park Shelter Reservation: The commission reviewed the proposal for Park Reservation
System. The modified proposal is attached.
Open Issues: There were some open issues that the commission would like to see dates
fo r.
Repair of the slide at Prairie Park
Installation of the lights at Prairie Park
Upgrades to the ball fields at Prairie Park
Plowing of Snow in parking lot at Prairie Park
Agenda Items for Next Month:
Review future park schedule
Review process of planning new park (selecting architect, choosing options, etc
Discuss small neighborhood park in Northeast quadrant of city
Planning of Easter Event
Discuss options for Fourth of July event
Peter Torresani
Acting Park Secretary