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Bozeman Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
P.O. Box 1230 ·Bozeman, MT·59771
Minutes of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
September 10, 2009
Present:
Board:
Sue Henning, Betty Stroock, Sandy Dodge, Brenda Truman, Julie Zickovich, Adam Fruh, Bill
VandenBos, Bob Wade, Wendy Pierce
City:
Thom White, Mayor Kaaren Jacobsen
Minutes:
A motion was passed to approve the August 13, 2009, minutes as written
Public Comment:
No public comment was given.
Aquatic Center Concerns:
Dan McCarthy:Dan reported that throughout the summer the pool closed a
total of three times due to weather conditions. The closures follow a straight forward procedure that
outlines the conditions which qualify a closure. Dan further explained that the pool is unable to be open
through Labor Day strictly due to the fact that he runs out of funding for employees. Goldfish Day was
in violation of numerous health codes and therefore was not offered this year. Additionally, Dan
discussed the high costs of heating the pool.
Betty Stroock reported receiving numerous questions/complaints from families of younger children in
regard to Bogert Pool being closed prior to the end of the Labor Day weekend. It was recommended
that a way be found to keep Bogert Pool open through the Labor Day weekend, and on warm weekend
days through mid-September, if at all possible.
Committee Reports:
Subdivision Review:
Sandy Dodge:The Laurel Glen Subdivision scheduled meeting fell through and is
being rescheduled.
The Headlands Subdivision is delighted at the prospect for a trail connection between Drinking
Horse Trail and the Story Mill Trail. Much progress is being made on this.
East Gallatin Recreation Area will be receiving a new climbing boulder. Interested parties are
working on revising the master plan for that area.
Sandy Dodge reported that GVLT has started work on the College Street trail connector. There
has been an effort to keep the trail access away from the condominiums.
Valley West, a PUD immediately south of Laurel Glen, applied for a revision of their park
master plan. An easement for Laurel Parkway was a required condition of approval set by the
commission. This has been completed and we now have a final signed copy of their park plan.
Cash-in-Lieu:
Bill VandenBos: Bill reported that the cash-in-lieu balance was $176,764.73.
Bike Board:
Bob Wade mentioned that the activities website is continually growing with an average of
400 to 500 hundred hits a day. Bike and walk to school week will be on October 7th.
Mayors Report:
Mayor Jacobsen mentioned that there was some stimulus money at their discretion; it
was determined to be used at the tennis courts in Bogert Park.
Parks Division Report:
see attached report.
Other:
none