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The Rock Island Park and Recreation Board met Tuesday, April 19.

The Rock Island Park and Recreation Board consists of five members, each of whom are appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council to serve without pay. The board is responsible for offering and keeping up with the variety of parks, playgrounds and recreation centers that line the city. Any money appropriated by the city council for such purposes is allowed to be distributed and used at the board's direction.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Board:

ROCK ISLAND

RECREATION – PARK BOARD

Regular Meeting – April 19, 2016

Park and Recreation Board Meeting – 5:30 p.m.

Park and Recreation – RIFAC – Room #3

Members Present: Fred Dasso, Moses Robinson, David Knuckey

Members Absent: David Conroy

Staff Present: William Nelson, Executive Director, John Gripp, Superintendent of Recreation; Kimberly Miller, Park & Recreation Office Manager; Jennifer Klinefelter, Community Rec Manager-Adult and Special Events; Nora Johnson, Community Rec Manager-Youth; Todd Winter, Golf Services Manager; Ryan Berger, Assistant to the City Manager

Staff Absent: none

Audience: Pamela Mosenfelder, Kevin Corrigan, Caryl Altemus, Jessica Waytenick, Mayka Waytenick, Matt Stoefen, Deb Kuntzi, Jason Koontz, Todd Linscott

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Island Park Board was called to order at 5:29 p.m.

Motion was made by Mr. Knuckey to move to Items #7, 8, 9, and 10. Motion seconded by Mr. Robinson. All voted yes.

Managers presented their reports for the month as most were present to give them.

Approval of March 15, 2016 Regular Minutes:

The motion was made by Mr. Robinson to approve the March 15th Regular Minutes.

Mr. Knuckey seconded the motion. All voted yes.

Correspondence:

THANK YOU NOTES

The Board acknowledged all of the thank you notes received for the month.

Finances:

MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH

The Monthly Report for March was reviewed and accepted.

MONTHLY REPORT FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Monthly Report from the Finance Department was reviewed and accepted.

APPROVAL OF THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $108,026.17

Mr. Robinson made a motion to approve the bills for February in the amount of $108,026.17. The motion was seconded by Mr. Knuckey. All voted yes.

4C – Request from Caryl Altemus to Speak on Douglas Park

Ms. Altemus came to speak about her concern on the alcohol containers and trash that collect at Douglas Park. It was mentioned that Lincoln Park is the only park with no alcohol signage.

Moses Robinson offered to have Metro help with clean up. Kevin Corrigan stepped up to coordinate with her as well to help in the efforts.

Kevin Corrigan then spoke about forming a “Friends of Douglas” group to begin gathering funding to fix the park. Currently looking to use the 501(c)3 through Kiwanis until fully operational.

NOT ON THE AGENDA-TODD LINSCOTT OF “FRIENDS OF HAUBERG”

Todd Linscott has a doctorate in botany and came to speak about the trees behind Hauberg. There is extensive damage through the recent storms and several trees have fallen but are resting on each other over the paved path that is behind Hauberg. These trees are at risk of falling and seriously injuring a citizen. They are requesting to be allowed to remove the dangerous trees and invasive trees that do not belong.

Due to the item not being on the agenda, no action was taken at this time.

MOTION TO MOVE TO ITEM 11E

Mr. Knuckey motioned to move to item 11E. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion.

All voted yes.

11E – REQUEST FOR LEDERHOSEN 5K RUN

Mr. Robinson motioned to approve the event, and allow alcohol, with the provisions as set by park board policy. Mr. Knuckey seconded the motion. All voted yes.

MOTION TO MOVE TO ITEM 5E

Mr. Knuckey motioned to move to item 11E. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion.

All voted yes.

5E – APPROVAL OF RENTAL RATES FOR HAUBERG CENTER

Mr. Knuckey motioned to approve the staff recommendation to simplify fees to a house fee and eliminate the non-profit rate. Hauberg will be open the 2nd Saturday of the month to do tours and rentals. Mr. Robinson seconded. All voted yes.

5D – APPROVAL OF GROUP RATES FOR WHITEWATER JUNCTION

Mr. Knuckey motioned to approve the staff recommendation of increased group rates at Whitewater Junction. Mr. Robinson seconded. All voted yes.

5F – APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF SPORTS COMPLEX

Mr. Robinson motioned to approve emergency repairs at the Complex. There was significant damage due to the March 15th storm. Mr. Knuckey seconded. All voted yes.

Director’s Reports:

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

The Board reviewed and accepted the Director’s Report.

SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION’S REPORT

The Board reviewed and accepted the Superintendent of Recreation’s Report.

Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center:

MONTHLY STATEMENT

The Board reviewed the Managers Monthly Statement and accepted it.

Golf:

PLAY AND FINANCIAL REPORT

The Board reviewed and accepted the Play and Financial Report.

MANAGER’S REPORT

The Board reviewed and accepted the Golf Manager’s Report.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

The Board reviewed and accepted the Superintendent’s Report.

Recreational Field Reports:

The Board reviewed and accepted the Recreational Field Reports from all individual areas.

Park Field Reports:

The Board reviewed and accepted the Park Field Reports from all individual areas.

New Business:

#11A – REQUEST NAMING OF PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES

The Director presented proposals to rename two facilities. The first is to rename the RIFAC pool the Ann Austin Natatorium. Mr. Robinson motioned to approve. Mr. Conroy seconded. All voted yes.

The second is to consider name one of the shelters the Ernest T Atwell Shelter. This individual is a little known hero in the park and recreation community and would be nice to see recognition for him. Since this person is not local, it was decided to table the motion to nominate a location at this time.

11A – APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO CLOSE 1ST AVENUE FOR JULY 3RD

Mr. Knuckey motioned to approve the resolution to close 1st Avenue for July 3rd. Mr. Robinson seconded. All voted yes.

11B – APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT AT

SCHWIEBERT

Mr. Knuckey motioned to approve the request from Moline High School to hold their band concert at Schwiebert. Mr. Robinson seconded. All voted yes.

11C – APPROVAL FOR A YOUTH COMMUNITY EVENT AT DENKMANN

Mr. Robinson motioned to approve the youth community event at Denkmann. Mr. Knuckey seconded. All voted yes.

11D – APPROVAL OF POLYRHYTHMS CONCERT AT MLK JR PARK

Mr. Robinson motioned to approve pending the approval of alcohol permits with the stipulations that has to take care of alcohol issues. Mr. Knuckey seconded. All voted yes.

Old Business:

None

Adjourn:

The motion was made by Mr. Knuckey to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:08 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Robinson and all voted yes.

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Executive Director, Parks & Recreation