Public Meeting Minutes: August 18, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

1. Open Meeting

Rationale:

In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.

Discussion: Committee Chair Kyle Frans called the meeting to order at 5:23pm.

2. Roll Call

Rationale:

Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.

Discussion: Also present: City Administrator Tom Ourada, City Clerk Judi Meyer, Finance Director Jerry Wilcox, City Attorney Kyle Manley, Building Inspector Brad Bailey, Police Chief Steve Hensel, Mayor Bauer, other City Council members, members of the public.

3. Items of Business

Rationale:

The Committee may discuss or limit discussion on, hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, or take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.

3.A. Consider re-bid of splashpad and funding options.

Discussion: The original construction bid(s) were over the engineering estimates. A city is not an eligible applicant for LB840 funds for this type of use. The city swimming pool presently doesn't have ay small child swimming options.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Approve re-bidding of splashpad and discuss funding options after construction bids are available. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Dale Strehle.

Kyle Frans: Aye
Jack Oelschlager: Aye
Dale Strehle: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

3.B. Review Armory Park rules and discuss addition of restroom.

Discussion: There have been complaints regarding unauthorized use of Armory Park ad issues related to use. The park presently has fencing on two sides. Restroom facilities are needed related to soccer field use, with options being to provide port-a-potties or constructing a small restroom facility.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Table discussion regarding addition of restroom to Armory Park and direct the City Administrator to research cost estimates for completing fencing around Armory Park and bathroom construction. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Jack Oelschlager.

Kyle Frans: Aye
Jack Oelschlager: Aye
Dale Strehle: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

4. Officers' Reports

Rationale:

Reports may be given by the Mayor, Officers, Departments, or Councilmembers concerning the current operations of the City.
No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.

5. Adjournment

Discussion: The meeting was adjourned at 5:38pm.

August 18, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

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