01-09-08 PRCITY OF OTSEGO
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 2008 7:00 PM
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM.
Roll Call: Commissioners: Rose Cassady, Kathy Roberts,
Peter Torresani, Beverly Kumar, and Mike Brumm.
Councilmembers: Jessica Stockamp and Mark Thorsted.
Staff: None.
Guest: Rob Vandenberg (possible new member)
1. Agenda Approval:
The Agenda was changed to hold election of officers after
approval of December 12, 2007 minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Torresani and seconded by
Commissioner Cassady. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Approval of December 12, 2007 minutes.
The minutes were approved by all members.
3. Election of officers:
Commissioner Roberts nominated Peter Torresani for Chair.
Commissioner Kumar nominated Mike Brumm for Chair.
By a vote of 3 to 2, Commissioner Torresani was elected as
chairman.
By a unanimous vote, Commissioner Brumm was elected as
Vice -Chair.
For secretary, Commissioner Brumm. nominated Commissioner
Kumar. Commissioner Torresani nominated Commissioner
Roberts.
By a vote of 3 to 2, Commissioner Roberts was elected as
Secretary.
4. Review of Santa Day:
Suggestions were made to raise the sled up a foot or so,
this would make it easier for pictures to be taken.
Pictures need to be closer so Santa and the kids would show
up better. Set up was thought to be good except we need to
get a few more trees to fill in bare spots. Jessica and
Beverly will check on some for sale, maybe 3 to 4.
Everyone thought it went well; traffic flow was steady even
with the competition that day.
5. Update on SE Otsego Park Plans:
Will keep this item on the agenda if anything new arises,
but Commissioners felt they also had to look at other areas
that have been waiting even longer for a park.
6. City Update: Review of Potential Survey.
Commissioners felt the survey is too expensive.
7. Any other business:
Commissioner Cassady noted the City newsletter, The View,
came out too late this month with information that had
already happened. Commissioners agreed and felt there
should be a better way to get the info to the public on a
timely basis. Councilmember Stockamp said she would
discuss it with the City Council.
The Easter Egg Hunt was set for Saturday, March 15th from
11 am to 1 pm. More will be discussed at next meeting.
Adj ournment:
Commissioner Cassady moved, seconded by Commissioner
Roberts, to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Kathy Roberts
Park and Recreation Secretary