Parks Committee
Robert McLeod			Mike Crawford, Chairman	Joseph Allen
Minutes
July 6, 2006
9:00 a.m.
Members present:		Bob McLeod and Mike Crawford
Members absent:		Joe Allen
Staff present:		Joe Meyers and Eileen Wallick
Others present:		Stan Moore, Mark Randolph, Christie Roman, Russ Blasdell, Laura Sexton
1.         Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.         Grass River Natural Area (GRNA)
	Mark Randolph, Director of the GRNA, gave the Committee an update on activities at the GRNA. Mr. Randolph presented the GRNA revenue and expenditure budget request. Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Grass River Natural Area budget request, for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
3.         Parks
	Eileen Wallick, Parks Manager, updated the Committee regarding the activities at Barnes Park.  Ms. Wallick noted that she had a roofer look at the roof of the 1969 bathhouse and they indicated that it was time to get it re-roofed.  Ms. Wallick noted that she would look into getting a rebate for the current 40-year shingles because they have been on for 14 years.  Ms. Wallick indicated that last week they were full to capacity on Thursday thru Saturday.  Ms. Wallick further noted that, on the 2003 bathhouse, one of the shower handles has been reversed and was told that it was not code.  The Committee tasked the Coordinator/Planner's Office on checking with the Building Department and the former contractor to get this situation taken care of.  Ms. Wallick submitted the budget request for Barnes Park with capital outlay and Elk Rapids Day Park. Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Barnes Park budget and capital outlay, as amended, for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous. Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Elk Rapids Day Park budget as amended for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
4.         Antrim Creek Natural Area
	Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Antrim Creek Natural Area Budget for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
5.         Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
	Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as amended budget for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
6.         Cedar River Natural Area
	Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Cedar River Natural Area budget request for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
7.         Park Fundraiser Fund
	Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Park Fundraiser Fund as submitted for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
8.         Public Access Book Fund
	Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Public Access Book Fund as amended for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
9.         Wetzel Lake
	Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Wetzel Lake budget request as submitted for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
10.       Barnes Park Grant Fund
	Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Barnes Park Grant Fund as amended for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
11.       Notewares Landing and Mohrmann
	Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Notewares Landing and Mohrmann Park budget as amended for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
12.        Elk Rapids Fishing Park
	Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve the Elk Rapids Fishing Park Budget for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.
13.        Barnes Park Grant
	The Parks Committee discussed the paved trail and the period on paving.  The Committee gave Pete Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, discretion on the dates of paving and extending the grant past the September 30 deadline.
14.       Communications
	None.
15.       Members/Public Comment
	Bob McLeod noted that we should meet at Antrim Creek Natural Area next meeting if weather permits.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.