PARKS & RECREATION BOARD 2015/09/15 Minutes
The City of Lake Forest
Parks and Recreation Board
Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2015
I. Call to Order
The Parks and Recreation Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Charlie Kohlmeyer at
6:30p.m. The following were present:
Board Members: Mr. Charlie Kohlmeyer, Chairman
Ms. Sandra Douglass
Mr. Scott Herman
Ms. Shannon Maguire
Mr. Steve Reimer
Mr. Skoo Walker
Mr. Colton England, Student Member
Staff: Mr. Joe Mobile, Interim Superintendent of Recreation
Mr. Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks, Forestry & Cemetery
Mr. Zach Bulich, Supervisor/Animal Keeper, WDC
Ms. Tricia Schwall, Administrative Assistant
Special Guest: Mr. Rick Walrath, General Manager, Kemper Sports Management
II. Approval of Minutes
The meeting minutes of the August 18, 2015 Park & Recreation Board meeting were presented.
Board Member Herman moved for approval of the minutes and Board Member Walker seconded.
The Board meeting minutes of the May 19, 2015 and June 16, 2015 meeting were then
unanimously approved.
III. Opportunities for the Public to Address the Board on Items not listed on the Agenda
No Public Comment.
IV. Croctoberfest
Mr. Bulich from the Wildlife Discover Center gave the board an overview of the Annual
Croctoberfest that will be October 25 from 10 – 4 pm. He explained what Croctoberfest is, last
year’s profits and this year’s promotions.
V. Deerpath Golf Course Update
Mr. Walrath discussed with the board the year-to-date fiscal and operations performance of
Deerpath Golf Course through August 31, 2015. He explained that this calendar year the course has
had increased rounds, revenues and participation. He shared the YTD rounds, total un-audited
revenue and the FY year-end forecast for the course. Board Member Reimer asked about the
revenues being up. Mr. Walrath explained the changes in the revenue being up. Board Member
Maguire asked about the sustainability of the golf course. Mr. Walrath responded that the golf
course has achieved a Level 1 in KemperSports environmental program. Board Member Herman
asked about school outreach programs. Mr. Walrath explained the situation and how it stands now.
Board Member Walker congratulated Mr. Walrath on a great job for the first year of managing the
course. Board Member Walker then asked if any changes that will have to place at the course would
come to the board prior to them happening. Director Swarthout responded yes.
VI. Grove Campus/Northcroft Park Master Plan
Director Swarthout gave an overview of the master plan for Grove Campus and Northcroft Park
Master Plan. She shared the timeline of the project, stakeholders, the board roles and
responsibilities, current uses at the park, and the plan recommendations for the future. Board
Member Walker asked for clarification that the board was just approving the plan and not approving
any changes to the park at this time. Direct Swarthout responded yes.
Requested Action: Approval of the Northcroft Park portion of the Grove Campus/Northcroft Park
Master Plan and the recommendation to move the plan forward to City Council.
A motion was made by Board Member Douglass to approve the Northcroft Park portion of the
Grove Campus/Northcroft Park Master Plan and the recommendation to move the plan forward to
City Council. The motion was seconded by Board Member Herman. The motion passed.
VII. Comments by Director
Director Swarthout gave an update for the upcoming activities.
A. Lake Forest Library Book Sale at the Rec Center – 9/17–9/20
B. Wildlife Discover Center – Beach Campout – 9/26–9/27
C. Dodgeball Tournament for boys and girls in grades 1-8 – 10/12
D. Lake Forest Dance Academy Workshop – 10/18
E. Halloween Tricks or Treat at the Rec Center – 10/30
F. Staff Update
i. Interviewing to fill several vacant positions
ii. Hope to have everyone in place at the November board meeting
G. Special Board meeting – 10/6 @ 6:30 pm
VIII. Comments by Board Members
No comments.
IX. Adjournment
Board Member Walker moved to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Maguire seconded. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Tricia Schwall
Administrative Assistant