City of Columbia Park & Recreation Advisory Board met Feb. 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Park & Recreation Advisory Board meeting of the City of Columbia, Illinois was called to order by Chairperson Dave Bernhard at 5:15 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISH QUORUM
Roll was called with the following attendance noted.
Members Present: Dave Bernhard, Kathi Boyer-Edwards, Becky Hunt, Glenn Melching Members Absent: Sarah Clarke, Lauren Darr, Chris Grode, Kara Lamack, Matt Klopmeyer Quorum not present.
City Staff & Officials Present: Scott Dunakey (Director of Community Development), Mary Ellen Niemietz (Alderman)
With no quorum present, Chairperson Bernhard moved to Agenda Item 5a since it was for discussion only.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Continue discussion of park planning priorities
The following park planning priorities were discussed for inclusion in the ongoing Unapproved
comprehensive planning conversation:
• Monitoring pickleball usage to determine demand
• Dedication ceremony upon completion of new facilities
• Spread events around to lesser-used parks
• Add GM & O Trail to condition assessment
• Trail condition issues noted north of bridge near Gedern section
Member Chris Grode arrived at 5:17 and Chairperson Bernhard declared a quorum.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting were submitted for approval.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Melching and seconded by Member Grode to approve the minutes of the Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Park & Recreation Advisory Board meeting as submitted. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Bernhard asked for public input.
No meeting attendees offered comment.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Selection of Park & Recreation Advisory Board appointee to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.
Chairperson Bernhard asked for if there were any members that wished to volunteer for the steering committee.
Member Hunt volunteered. Upon a voice vote, all members present voted in favor of appointing Member Hunt. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
7. ADJOURN
With no further business to discuss, Chairperson Bernhard entertained a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Motion to adjourn was made by Chairperson Melching and seconded by Member Boyer-Edwards. Upon a voice vote, all members present voted yes. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
https://www.columbiaillinois.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02222022-207
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