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Quick Report
FROM: Parks and Recreation Council
SUBJECT: Monthly Meeting
DATE: November 2, 2011
LOCATION: Central Recreation Center
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Dickinson, Lee, Green, Vanhook, Bagby, Hobgood, de Nijs
MEMBERS ABSENT: Carter, Warren
STAFF PRESENT: Taft
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Beginning time of meeting: 6:40 pm
Report of the Chairs:
Applicants for vacant positions: The Council approved the recommendation of three applicants for
three of four vacancies. No application is on file for the fourth vacant position.
Report of the Director:
a. The annual Halloween “Spooktacular” had over 1,200 people in attendance. This year
additional activities were offered as part of the event. The event was moved to Saturday night
from the traditional Friday night. These factors may have contributed to doubling attendance
and tripling revenue over previous years.
b. Parks and Recreation staff is working along with Information Technologies and Emergency
Services staff in the development of a GPS/GIS system for locating people within the county
public access open spaces for emergency assistance. Other public use, land-holding entities are
involved with the project as well.
Committee Reports:
a. Friends Group – Denise and Allan are planning a meeting to work on the 501c3 application.
b. IPWG - Keith reported on the presentation by Recreation Resources Service consultant – Nate
Halubka and the six (6) topics selected for 2012 meetings.
Old Business:
a. 2012 PARC Goals and the 2011 Report to the BOCC were approved with revisions.
b. The 2012 PARC Meeting Calendar was approved.
c. PARC approved a memo to be directed to the BOCC advocating for use of the former library
space by Parks and Recreation.
d. Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan – Solicitation of proposals is currently
underway.
e. The meeting was adjourned followed by informal conversation and appreciation for departing
member Laurie Lee.
Meeting adjourned at: 8:00 PM
Name of Notes Taker : Lori Taft