PARKS & RECREATION BOARD 2016/05/17 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest
Parks and Recreation Board
Meeting Minutes
May 17, 2016
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
Ms. Shannon Maguire
Mr. Steve Reimer
Mr. Paul Best
Mr. Jake Lee
Andrew Grabemann, Student
Staff: Ms. Sally Swarthout, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mr. Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Recreation
Mr. Aaron Dalzot, Lakefront Manager Ms. Dani Spann, Administrative Assistant
II. Welcome to New Board Members
Brief introduction of the new Board members, Paul Best and Jake Lee
III. Approval of Minutes
The meeting minutes of the April 19, 2016 Park & Recreation Board meeting were presented.
Board member Maguire motioned to push the approval to June due to not enough members
present for a voting quorum.
IV. Opportunities for the Public to Address the Board on Items not listed on the Agenda
No Public Comment
V. Introduction of New Program Manager- Aaron Dalzot
Superintendent Joe Mobile gave a brief background and introduction of the new Lakefront Program
Manager, Aaron Dalzot and his duties in this position.
VI. Forest Park Beach Concessions
Program Manager Aaron Dalzot talked about the new concession vendor at the beach this season.
The new vendor will be Shubie Shack. This service provider is from RCA Chicago and has been
serving the area since 2008. They were chosen due to the history with Elawa Farm along with the
menu variety. The hours of operation were shown along with the services provided and the menu
items. The menu will include many different options to resemble a full service restaurant as closely
as possible. Board member Maguire mentioned it would be a good idea to post the hours of
operation and other important beach information on the website for residents to access.
VII. Forest Park Beach Spotlight
Program Manager Aaron Dalzot gave an overview of the ideas being implemented at the lakefront
this season. The idea of one lake front including sailing, lifeguarding and the beach will be
incorporated. Manager Dalzot touched on several areas of the lakefront along with hours of
operation and amenities available. Some amenities include the rentable pavilions and fire pit,
boating programs, special events hosted and the boat ramp and storage. The beach staff this year
will total approximately 76 part-time staff to include lifeguards, beach guards, basin staff and sailing
instructors.
The boating center will have a new pass system that will replace the current rental process. This will
enable youth residents more access, allow easier check outs for kayaks and better oversight of
sailboat checkouts.
The current and newly offered boating programs were mentioned. Manager Dalzot touched on the
Lake Forest Sailing Team and their accomplishments in the 2016 Midwest Fleet & Team Race. The
2016 Jr. Olympics will be hosted at the Lake Forest Beach this year. Two new events coming up will
be the Cardboard Canoe Regatta on August 27th and the Daddy/Daughter Luau Dance, time TBA.
VIII. Comments By Director
Director Swarthout spoke briefly on the beach and mentioned the water levels are higher than they
have been in the last 15 years.
Kemper is planning a soft opening for the Deerpath Golf Course to present the improvements made
throughout the course and Clubhouse.
Director Swarthout reminded the community and Board of the following upcoming events.
Upcoming events:
• Registration for Summer Camps is ongoing
• Kindershop- May 21st from 9am-3pm at Lake Forest Recreation Gym
• West Park New Playground- Demolition starting the week of May 23rd
• Fred Jackson Annual Golf Classic- June 3rd starting at 11:30am
• Animals in the Park- June 13th-July 29th at various locations
• Concerts in the Square- Thursdays, June 16th- July 28th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Market
Square
• Junior Olympics Sailing Festival- June 24th-26th at Lake Forest Beach
• Festival & Fireworks presents MJ Live- July 4th from 6-10pm at Deerpath Community
Park
IX. Comments By Board Members
No comments.
X. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Dani Spann
Administrative Assistant