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Recreation and Park Advisory Board
MINUTES
3-11-2021
Virtual Meeting Information
B) 00:02:38 Disclosures
A) 00:02:39 Call meeting to order
B) 00:02:40 Disclosures
C) 00:04:34 Public Service Announcements
D) 00:04:35 Approval of Minutes
E) 00:05:36 Public Comment Present: Tommy Bass, Jodi Rasker, Melanie Cutietta, Donald Ulrich, Katie Bills Walsh, Angie Kociolek,
Gary Fox, Samuel Williams
Absent: Andrew Morehouse, Brian Close
F) 00:11:26 Special Presentation
G) 00:11:30 Committee Report, Discussion, and Action Items
G.1 00:35:26 Presentation of Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan
Request for Proposals
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G.2 01:07:27 Update to the Policy and Fee Schedule for Facility Use and Programs for
Parks and Recreation
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Policy and Fee Schedule.pdf Present: Kendra Prather, Tommy Bass, Jodi Rasker, Melanie Cutietta, Donald Ulrich, Katie Bills Walsh,
Angie Kociolek, Gary Fox, Samuel Williams
Absent: Andrew Morehouse, Brian Close
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00:23:42 I’m going to start with a poem There's no such thing as a poop fairy, despite what some
may think, no magical mystical creature, to clean up your doggy's stink. There's no such thing as a poop
fairy, fluttering down the trails, scooping up the brown surprises that drop from under doggy tails.
There's no such thing as a poop fairy, it's never been more clear, now that the snow is melting, and
there's dog poop everywhere. The poop fairy doesn't exist. It's simply up to you. Roll up your sleeves,
grab a bag, and pick up that doggy doo (or two!). This poem is part of the messaging that will be going
out this spring as trail use picks up. Topics will be trail etiquette, sharing the trails, cleaning up after your
pet, etc. We expect busy trails again this year. As mentioned last month, GVLT is working with Thom
White and his staff to lay out projects for a modified National Trails Day on Saturday June 5th (first
Saturday in June). We hope to have the event at Tuckerman Park, Sourdough Trail, McLeod Park and
neighboring HOA areas. We’ll have small-group projects spread out through the area and good Covid
safety procedures in place. The event will also help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tuckerman
Park. Our virtual Trail Mix was a success with over $30,000 raised for trails. The online format worked
well. The Front Street Pathway and Westside Trail Connections project funded by the TOP bond were
featured in videos during the week as examples of great trail connectivity projects happening in the City.
Gallatin County was named Trail Partner of the Year for their support of the Triangle Trails Plan and
other projects they have been involved with. As seen in the newspaper and on social media, BSF,
Bozeman Health and GVLT established a pilot Winter Multi-use Trail at Highland Glen to allow walkers,
runners, snowshoers and back country skiers to access the area, primarily on the east ridge. The trail
was marked with temporary marker poles to guide users across the groomed trails. The trail was short-
lived this year due to snow conditions, but positive feedback was received. The group will decide next
year to continue the project as is, or possibly expand it. Nordic skiing at Sunset Hills is continuing, large
thanks to the manmade snow (thanks for RPAB’s support of Cash In Lieu of Parkland) which holds up
better in warmer, no-natural snow times. Highland Glen grooming is on hold. BSF Nordic Programs:
Introductory: 219 (41%)
New Kindergarten Program. New Middle School Program
Development: 63
Competition: 31
Post-Grad/Pro: 19
Adult Training Groups: 72
Adult Clinics: 122 (*free clinics canceled) Total Nordic participants: 538 Trail use continues to be strong.
Use YTD on the Gallagator is up 30% over the same period last year. Daily average of 581 users per day
passing the counter location at Garfield.
H) 01:49:49 Parks and Recreation Director Report: Mitch Overton, Director
H.1 01:49:52 Divisional Reports
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I) 01:53:37 City Commissioner Perspective: Cynthia L. Andrus, Mayor
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J) FYI/Discussion
K) 01:57:44 Adjournment
L) For more information please contact Kelley Jazdzewski 406-582-2290.
This board generally meets the second Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
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Katie Walsh, Chair Date Kelley Jazdzewski, Recording Secretary Date
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