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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