PARKS & RECREATION BOARD 2019/08/20 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest
Parks and Recreation Board
Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2019
I. Call to Order
The Parks and Recreation Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul Best at 6:30p.m. The
following were present:
Board Members: Mr. Paul Best
Mr. Steve Reimer
Ms. Melanie Walsh
Mr. Jared Rhoads
Ms. Shannon Maguire
Ms. Nancy Duffy
Mr. Will Elliott, Student
Staff: Ms. Sally Swarthout, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mr. Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works
Mr. Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Recreation
Mr. Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks, Forestry & Special Facilities
Mr. Aaron Dalzot, Program Manager, Lakefront Facilities
Ms. Dani Spann, Administrative Assistant
II. Approval of Minutes
Meeting minutes of the May 21, 2019 Park & Recreation Board Meeting were presented and
approved.
Board member Duffy motioned for approval of the minutes and Board member Walsh seconded.
The minutes were then unanimously approved.
III. Opportunities for the Public to Address the Board on Items not listed on the Agenda
No comments
IV. Update on Beach Operations
Aaron Dalzot, Program Manager, Lakefront Facilities took the Board members on a short tour on the
beach boardwalk and updated them on the progress and operations at the Lakefront.
V. Update/Tour of North Beach Access Road
Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works led the Board members on a guided tour of the
construction site on the North Beach Access Road. He gave an update on the progress of the project.
The project is currently on schedule with a completion date by September 14th. A ribbon cutting
ceremony and celebration is being planned for September 14th. City Staff and contractors have
worked very hard to complete the project on schedule.
VI. Comments by Director
Director Swarthout talked about the following events coming up in August and September.
• Back to School Bash with the Chamber of Commerce on August 25th from 1:00 – 4:00pm at
the West Train Station. This is a free event, but participants are encourage to bring school
supplies to donate to needy families. There will be family fun events including games, face
painting, a balloon artist, music and more.
• The Friends of Lake Forest Library Annual Fall Book Sale is on September 12-15th in the
Recreation Center Gymnasium
• Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Grand Opening of the North Beach Access Road will be
held on September 14th
• Go LF Walk on September 12th at 8:00am at Lake Forest College
• The Lake Forest Fall Festival will be on September 21st from 3:00pm – 10:00pm in the
parking lot behind City Hall. Admission is $10/ticket. There will be activities, food, local
vendors and live music.
VII. Comments by Chairman
Chairman Best went over the idea of having one meeting per quarter in a different location and
facility within the City. This is a great way to get members familiar with other facilities and their
offerings.
VIII. Comments by Board Members
Board member Rhoads complimented on the great progress made on the North Beach Access Road.
IX. Other Comments
Program Manager Dalzot thanked the Board on behalf of himself and his staff for all their support
over the season.
X. Adjournment
Board member Reimer motioned for adjournment and Board member Rhoades seconded.
The meeting was adjourned at p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Dani Spann
Administrative Assistant