HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-11 Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Minutes Bozeman Recreation &Parks Advisory Board
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P.O. Box 1230 - Bozeman, MT - 59771
Minutes of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB)
December 8, 2011
Meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by William VandenBos.
Minutes: November 2011 minutes were unanimously approved
Open Public Comment: Gary Wienner with the US Forest Service discussed the
Bozeman Creek enhancement project and wants to bring a plan to the RPAB for
approval at a future meeting. He (and the consortium) will likely be applying for a PIG to
help with the enhancement project.
Expiring Board Members: William VandenBos mentioned the status of the following
RPAB members with respect to renewing: Betty Strook, unknown; Julie Zickovich, yes;
Tawnya Storm, yes; Christopher Guy, no. David Cook mentioned that he would like to
know the requirements for attendance. If there are no requirements, he would like the
RPAB to work on an attendance policy that describes the attendance requirements to
maintain RPAB member status.
RPAB Officer Nominating Committee for 2012: Jared Nelson will be working on
nominating officers. William VandenBos mentioned that he will not be running for chair
in 2012. Bob Wade and Sandy Dodge agreed to help with the nomination committee.
Tree and Parks Walk (Shelly Engler): Not present
Parkland and Schools (David Cook and Sandy Dodge): Sandy Dodge gave a brief
report on the School Trustee/City Commission joint meeting he and David Cook
attended. The meeting covered a variety of topics including: tax increment finance
district, safe routes to schools, and future schools. Sandy Dodge spoke at the joint
meeting with respect to park and recreation use of school property.
Gallatin Valley Land Trust Update: Nobody present from GVLT
Recreation Division Report (Jamie Saitta): See attachment
Parks Division Report (Doug Eisenman): The Parks Division has been working on
the ice rinks, closing bathrooms, painting the warming room at Southside Park, and
getting other items ready for winter.
Parks and Recreation Director's Report (Thom White): Not present
City Commissioner Perspective (Sean Becker): Not present
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.