PARKS & RECREATION BOARD 2012/10/09 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest
Parks and Recreation Board
Meeting Minutes
October 9, 2012
I. Call to Order
The Parks and Recreation Board Meeting were called to order by Chairman Volkmann at
6:31 p.m. The following were present:
Board Members: Mr. Steve Hill
Mr. Dan Jasica
Mr. Scott Schappe
Ms. Lauren Turelli
Mr. Curt Volkmann, Chairman
Mr. Skoo Walker
Staff: Ms. Mary Van Arsdale, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mr. Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry
Ms. Sally Swarthout, Superintendent of Recreation
Mr. Jeff Wait, Superintendent of Special Facilities
Ms. Tricia Schwall, Administrative Assistant
II. Approval of Minutes
The meeting minutes of the September 11, 2012 Park & Recreation Board meeting were
presented.
Board Member Jasica moved for approval of the minutes and Board Member Hill
seconded. The Board meeting minutes of the September 11, 2012 meeting were then
unanimously approved.
The meeting minutes of the September 18, 2012 Joint Meeting of the Golf Advisory
Subcommittee and Parks and Recreation Special Facility Subcommittee were presented.
Board Member Turelli moved for approval of the minutes and Board Member Walker
seconded. The Joint Meeting of the Golf Advisory Subcommittee and Parks and
Recreation Special Facility Subcommittee meeting minutes of the September 18, 2012
meeting were then unanimously approved.
The meeting minutes of the October 2, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting were
presented.
Board Member Turelli moved for approval of the minutes as amended and Board
Member Schappe seconded. The Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of the
October 2, 2012 meeting were then unanimously approved.
III. Annual Special Facility Fee Recommendations for FY ‘14
a. Deerpath Golf Course proposed FY ’14 Fees and Related Fee Policies
Superintendent Wait presented the fee recommendations for Deerpath Golf
Course FY ’14. Chairman Volkmann noted that he liked the No
Show/Cancellation Policy however he wanted to know why the number of
points a team could get would be six before their tee time was revoked.
Superintendent Wait responded that the idea was discussed with the Golf
Advisory Board and it was a number that made members take notice but yet still
was not overly punitive for this first year. Board Member Walker then noted
that he felt that was not strict enough. Board Member Hill asked if the
Wednesday 7PM cancellation time was a little too early in the week to
determine if a full group would be playing. A discussion followed regarding the
policy. The Park Board eventually agreed to go with the recommendation of the
Golf Advisory Committee for this first year and revist if necessary in FY15.
Board Member Turelli asked how the open permanent tee times would be
marketed to the public to let them know they are open. Superintendent Wait
responded that they would be marketing the open slots through various
channels such as email, annual letter, in the permantent tee time registration
packet, and at the permanent tee time breakfast. Board Member Walker asked
if the four open tee times would mean four less permanent tee times for
members. Director Van Arsdale responded that the four open tee times would
be in addition to the permanent tee times. Board Member Schappe asked
about the locker fee increase noting that the lockers are currently underutilized.
Superintendent Wait responded that we have not marketed this well and that
our hope is that by bundling the locker fee in with a Junior’s membership fee we
should be able to market them better.
Requested Action: Approval of FY ’14 Deerpath Golf Course fees and related
fee policies, effective when sales begin for the 2013 golf season, anticipated in
January 2013.
A motion was made by Board Member Hill to approve the FY ’14 Deerpath Golf
Course fees and related fee policies, effective when sales begin for the 2013
golf season, anticipated in January 2013. The motion was seconded by Board
Member Jasica. The motion was passed.
b. Lakefront Proposed FY ’14 Permit Fees
Superintendent Wait presented the permit fee recommendations for the
Lakefront FY ’14. Board Member Schappe inquired as to why the Resident
storage fee was so low and if there was some room in that category to grow.
Superintendent Wait responded they would look into it for future year. Director
Van Arsdale responded that Board Member Hill had asked to look into an in/out
service at the Lakefront and the storage issue could be looked into at the same
time.
Board Member Hill wanted to know why the rack rates are so high. After a brief
discussion it was agreed that the rack rates would be frozen for FY ’14 and
looked into for next year. Board Member Jasica asked where the Boating and
Storage fall in the revenue process. Superintendent Wait responded that they
budget to cover upcoming improvements.
Requested Action: Approval of FY ’14 Lakefront permit fees to go into effective February 1,
2013.
A motion was made by Board Member Hill to approve the FY ’14 Lakefront permit fees to go
into effective February 1, 2013 with the exception of the Seasonal Rack Rate which will remain
the same for FY ’14.. The motion was seconded by Board Member Schappe. The motion was
passed.
c. Lake Forest Fitness Center Proposed FY ’14 Fees
Superintendent Wait presented the fees recommendations for the Fitness
Center FY ’14 and the addition of the all‐inclusive pass. Board Member Schappe
asked if having the pass would cause a problem with having too many people
showing up for a class. Director Van Arsdale responded that there would be
certain classes that would have a limit, but the other classes should not be
affected. Board Member Schappe asked about the all‐inclusive non‐member
pass. Director Van Arsdale explained the pass and noted that it is not much
more to get a membership and the all‐inclusive pass.
Requested Action: Approval of the FY ’14 Fitness fees to become effective May
1, 2013 and approval to offer the All‐inclusive pass beginning December 2012
to coincide with the New Year membership drive.
A motion was made by Board Member Schappe to approve the FY ’14 Fitness
fees to become effective May 1, 2013 and approval to offer the All‐inclusive
pass beginning December 2012 to coincide with the New Year membership
drive. The motion was seconded by Board Member Hill. The motion was
passed.
IV. Proposed Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Plan FY ’14‐‘18
Director Van Arsdale presented to the board the Capital Improvement Plan for FY ’14‐
‘18. Board Member Hill asked a question related to the capital funds for taking care of
leased properties and if the is any consistency between the various lease agreements
relevant to who’s responsibility it is to do certain things around the leased buildings.
Director Van Arsdale replied that the City Attorney has been working on that during the
past year. Board Member Hill stated that we should provide some of the services but
with an increase in lease fees.
Requested Action: Approval of FY ’14 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $365,000,
$305,000 from the Park and Public Land Fund, $45,000 from Deerpath Golf Operations
Fund and $185,000 from Park and Recreation Operations Fund, and as such,
recommend staff to seek City Council approval.
A motion was made by Board Member Hill to approve the FY ’14 Capital Improvement
Plan totaling $365,000, $305,000 from the Park and Public Land Fund, $45,000 from
Deerpath Golf Operations Fund and $185,000 from Park and Recreation Operations
Fund, and as such, recommend staff to seek City Council approval. The motion was
seconded by Board Member Walker. The motion was passed.
V. Change of Monthly Park Board Meeting Calendar
Chairman Volkmann presented the changes to the Park Board Meeting Calendar. These
changes are necessary due to a change in the timing of when information is due to City
Hall for the City Council meetings. The meetings would be changed starting January 1,
2013 to the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
A motion was made by Board Member Jasica to approve the change to the 3rd Tuesday
of the month for the Park Board meetings. The motion was seconded by Board
Member Hill. The motion was passed.
VI. Director’s Report
Mary Van Arsdale, Director of Parks & Recreation reported that the resurfacing at the
Lakefront is almost complete. Director Van Arsdale then presented the upcoming Park
& Recreation events including, Croctoberfest on October 20th, Kinderhaven Preschool
Fall Drop‐Ins on November 2nd and 16th, Company Cares on October 14th and the Annual
Halloween Party on October 28th at the Rec Center.
VII. Comments by Board Members
Board Member Hill commented that he wanted to compliment the staff on their
planning on the Capital Plan.
VIII. Opportunities For The Public To Address The Board On Items Not Listed On The
Agenda
There were no comments.
IX. Adjournment
Board Member Hill moved to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Walker seconded.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Tricia Schwall
Administrative Assistant