Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

Meeting date: 
Monday, August 14, 2023
Prospect Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee 
Meeting Minutes
August 14, 2023, 5:00 pm

 

Members Present:  Tina Beavin, Ron Cundiff, John Evans, Doug Farnsley, David Holmes, Stuart Miles, Linda Wardell

Members Absent: Carolyn Embry, Lynn Granger, Sallie Schneider

Others Present:  John Carter

The meeting was called to order at 5 pm.

  • Minutes from the July 10th meeting were approved as written.
  •    Mayor’s Update
    • Mayor Farnsley has been meeting one on one with the staff members and mentioned that it has been very helpful to get to know our talented staff.
    • The popularity of the concert series this summer has exceeded expectations.
    • The FY 2024 Capital Budget Ordinance (which would fund the Harrods Creek Park Stream Crossing project) will have a second reading and vote on August 21.
    • The city is planning a Veterans Day Event on November 7, 2023
  • Parks Update:
    • Parks Programs
      • The Most Wanted Band performance in the John E. Evans Pavilion on August 6th was popular with at least 80 people in attendance.
      • The Sheryl Rouse Band is the final concert in the series and will take place on September 10th at 6:30 pm.  The concert will feature Soul, Blues, and R & B music.
      • Friday, September 15th will be “Prospect Day” at the Racing Louisville soccer game at the Lynn Family Stadium.  Discounted tickets are available at City Hall.  Game time is 7:30 pm.  Sallie has arranged a “meet and greet” with team players after the game.
  • Harrods Creek Park Bridge Project—We are hopeful for approval of this project at the City Council meeting on August 21st.  Linda encouraged committee members to attend if possible.
  • Chainsaw Statue—Ron has installed a post and chain barrier around the statue to remind people to enjoy the art from a distance.
  • Ron is working to finalize a playground rules sign to be installed in front of Charlotte’s Playground.
  • Student Committee Member Recruitment--Tina Beavin has sent an application form and information about the student committee member opportunity to various area high schools.  Students have until August 25th to apply.  Linda and Tina will interview candidates and make a recommendation to Mayor Farnsley.
  • John Carter reported that at the League of Cities conference, he learned that we need to complete criminal background checks on individuals working with minors.  We will work with Prospect police and our city attorney to craft a release form that committee members and volunteers can complete, so that the checks can be performed.
  • Pollinator Garden—Ron and Linda will meet to determine the location and shape of the planned garden.  Ron will kill the existing grass.  The plan is to use volunteers to plant the native plants in late September or early October.
  • Ron has ordered new directional signs for the Putney Pond & Woodlands trails.
  • The meeting was adjourned at 6pm.  The next committee meeting will take place on Monday September 11, at 5 PM in the Prospect Library at City Hall.