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Recreation and Park Advisory Board
MINUTES
2-11-2021
A) 00:03:29 Call this meeting of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board to order at 6:30
pm on Thursday, February 11.
B) 00:04:13 Disclosures
C) 00:04:14 Public Service Announcements
D) 00:04:24 Approval of Minutes
D.1 00:05:32 Approval of Minutes from September 10, 2020
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RPAB_091020_Minutes.pdf
D.2 00:05:35 Approval of Minutes from November 12, 2020
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RPAB_111220_Minutes.pdf
00:05:17 Motion D) Approval of Minutes
Tommy Bass: Motion
Jodi Rasker: 2nd
E) 00:05:47 Public Comment
F) 00:07:59 Special Presentation
G) 00:39:20 Committee Report, Discussion, and Action Items
G.1 00:54:33 2021 Amendments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Rules of
Procedure
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2021 RPAB Rules of Procedure.docx
Tabled this discussion. To be brought up at a future meeting.
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G.2 01:18:01 Annual Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
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-00:00:01 Motion In accordance with Section 2 - Chairperson and Vice Chairperson – Powers and Duties
of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Rules of Procedure, during the first meeting of the board
each year the board shall appoint by majority vote, a chairperson and a vice chairperson.
Kendra Prather: Motion
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-00:00:01 Vote on the Motion to free form In accordance with Section 2 - Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
– Powers and Duties of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Rules of Procedure, during the first
meeting of the board each year the board shall appoint by majority vote, a chairperson and a vice
chairperson.. The Motion carried 8 - 0
Approve:
Kendra Prather
Tommy Bass
Jodi Rasker
Melanie Cutietta
Donald Ulrich
Katie Bills Walsh
Brian Close
Jacob Holmes
Disapprove:
None
Katie Walsh - Chair
Brian Close - Vice Chair
Present: Kendra Prather, Tommy Bass, Jodi Rasker, Melanie Cutietta, Donald Ulrich, Katie Bills Walsh,
Angie Kociolek, Brian Close, Jacob Holmes
Absent: Andrew Morehouse, Gary Fox
G) 01:09:04 Committee Report, Discussion, and Action Items
00:00:00 GVLT Update
We are working with Parks & Rec and Sanderson Stewart on finalizing permitting and designs for Front
Street Pathway. Addi will be going out to bid once the permitting and designs are complete. Hoping for
2021 construction!
GVLT submitted a $50K MT Trail Stewardship grant application for first phases of Westside trail
connections, leveraging the TOP award. If successful the project will improve existing trails in
Tradition/Flanders Creek City Parks, a section of Westbrook Trail, and include installation of trail totems,
map kiosks, and trail intersection signs. Also building a section of ne trail along the dog park at the
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County Regional Park. We are waiting for word on the joint Dept of Commerce Tourism application for
$50K to help fund a wayfinding study.
Getting close to securing final approval from Bozeman Health for the Haggerty Lane-Highland Glen
Connector trail, including connection with the Mental Health Center. We’ve been working with Addi and
Taylor. GVLT was awarded $25K from the City’s Covid grant program to help fund the project. Hoping for
construction in 2021.
We’ve started discussion with Parks & Rec on holding a modified National Trails Day event at Tuckerman
Park in celebration of the 20 year anniversary of the park and trails. Details being worked out.
Super thrilled to be part of the PROST Plan updates! Participated in the kick-off meeting this week.
We participated in an introduction session with MSU students working on the Museum of the Rockies
master planning project, including a trail connection through the property to extend the Gallagator. Addi
will be included in that student project as it moves forward.
We participated in a Great America Rail Trail state-wide update session today with Parks & Rec. Lots of
good progress being made. Front Street Pathway will be part of the Rail Trail, as is Path to M.
Putting together the 2021 Trails Remix, info: Since we can’t host Trail Mix in person this year, we are
hosting our first ever (and hopefully last) virtual trails celebration and crowdfunding effort that we are
calling Trail re:Mix 2021. From Friday, February 19, to Thursday, February 25, members and friends are
encouraged to tune into GVLT’s social media pages and website. Our trails staff has been recording fun,
fact-filled video updates that will be shared daily about what is happening on the trails and what people
can look forward to this summer, like the expansion at Highland Glen and the East West Connector.
Then, on Thursday, February 25, 2021, Chet will announce the 2021 Trail Partner Award. Details on the
program can be found on our website at www.gvlt.org/events.
Nordic skiing at Sunset Hills and Highland Glen has been great lately. Snowmaking saved the year until
lately. Highland Glen now being groomed. All ages are out enjoying winter!
Gallagator usage up 35% in January over last year. Higher use trend continuing.
H) 01:29:22 Parks & Recreation Director Report: Mitch Overton
H.1 Division Reports
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Division Reports.pdf
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I) 01:54:23 City Commissioner Perspective: Cynthia L. Andrus, Mayor
J) 01:56:44 FYI/Discussion
K) 01:56:50 Adjournment by 8:00 pm
L) For more information please contact Kelley Jazdzewski 406-582-2290This board generally
meets the second Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Katie Walsh, Chair Date Kelley Jazdzewski, Recording Secretary Date
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