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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes AprilPARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOSTER COMMUNITY CENTER WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Dombrowski, Isaac Francisco, Joan Lenhard, Tirstan Walters EXCUSED: Kimberly Whitfield, Nate Scramlin, Ravynne Gilmore, Rick Kibbey CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M. Foster Community Center I.ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA II.BOARD MEETING MINUTES A. March 13, 2024 – Board reviewed minutes, will be voted to accept at our next scheduled meeting due to not having quorum at our April meeting. III.NEW BUSINESS A. Sky Quilt – Henry Moonrod: Has been in talks with Pat Lindeman to have a scaled down version installed in the area of the Red Cedar Drain Project near Frandor. B. Park Board Grant Program Guidelines – Discussed creating parameters for the Grant Programs Guidelines. C. Art in Park Application – Draft – reviewed a draft for Art in Park Application and made some additions. IV.OLD BUSINESS A. Board annual report (sent to Mayor) B. Playgrounds that are currently under review for replacement or new installation: Ferris, Wilson, Georgetown, St Joseph, Fenner Nature Preschool. The board and the department will be seeking public input on these projects. V.UPDATES A. Master Plan due 2/1/25 – Spicer has been awarded the contract to assist with the Master Plan B. Parks Millage Renewal – Ballot August 2025 C. Budget Presentation April 15 – The director will be presenting to the City Council Committee as a whole D. Fenner Disc Golf – Baskets have been ordered, design work is still in process E. Moores Pool Renovation – Project has started, waiting on EGLE permit F. Fulton Overlook- Project will begin construction soon G. Tree Planting: Trees have arrived H. Paving (Gier) – Project will be starting soon, some paving material has been delivered. I.Fenner Path- Out for bid. Adding over 2 miles of path in the area of Fenner Nature Center and Crego Park J.Ranney Park Shade Sail – Out for bid. Rotary Park Shade sail is also out for repair K. Scott Garden Sculpture – The sculpture in the sunken garden was vandalized. VI.CORRESPONDENCE A. Friends of the Lansing’s Historic Cemeteries VII.INFORMATION A. VIII.REMARKS BY BOARD MEMBERS IX. STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS All meetings of the Park Board shall be open to the public. Those in attendance shall have the opportunity to speak on any issue related to parks and recreation services not otherwise on the agenda at the end of the meeting and may speak on any agenda issue during the meeting after park board members have had an opportunity to discuss the issue or prior to the board voting on the issue. The President may impose a time limit on public comments. Meeting Adjourned 8:03 PM