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Parks & Recreation
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Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
Work Session
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 – 7:00 PM
Joint Maintenance Facility – Conference Room
920 10th Street West, Hastings
I. Welcome
Present Commissioners: Dave Pemble, Chelsea Piskor, Bruce Karnick, Ben Spader and Joe Quinn. Parks
and Recreation Director, Chris Jenkins and Recreation Programming Specialist, Paige Marschall Bigler
Absent: Commissioner Tim Stanley
II. Commission Discussion
a. Parks & Recreation Revenue & Pricing Policy
Director Jenkins introduced the Revenue and Pricing Policy. Commission discussed indirect and direct
costs. Director Jenkins is asking Commissioners for guidance on revenue recapture
and whether we operate with direct costs or full-cost. Jenkins asked Commissioners to help set our
percentages. Commissioners discussed and asked Director Jenkins to depict direct costs in our pricing
policy. Commissioner Piskor motioned to recommend depicting direct costs in our pricing policy.
Commissioner Pemble seconded the motion. 5 ayes; 0 nays
b. Develop ideas for Glendale Heights Neighborhood Park
Director Jenkins attempted to connect with the land owner through a mailed letter, and has yet to hear
back. Director Jenkins will try another angle to make contact with the land owner. Commission
discussed private and City land in the area. Commission discussed the most convenient and accessible
spots for the park. Commission suggests using existing City owned land adjacent to the development to
construct a neighborhood park.
III. Commission Focus
a. Review of PRC work to date
b. Plan for October – December 2018
Commission will continue to work on building awareness of Hastings Parks, ideas for Glendale Heights
Neighborhood and the Land Dedication Ordinance.
Commissioner Karnick shared a Geocaching idea to promote the Hastings parks. Commissioner Karnick
plans to develop caches in Hastings Parks and parks staff will anticipate promoting the activity in winter.
Meeting adjourned: 8:41 p.m.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 7:00pm
Joint Maintenance Facility – Workshop Session
All times are approximate