CLEARFIELD PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA
Wednesday March 20, 2024
Meetings of the Parks & Recreation Commission of Clearfield City may be conducted via electronic means pursuant to Utah Code Ann. § 52-4-207 as amended. In such circumstances, contact will be established and maintained via electronic means and the meetings will be conducted pursuant to the Electronic Meetings Policy established in City Code § 1-6-4H for electronic meetings.
Executive Conference Room, 3rd floor
55 South State Street
Clearfield, Utah
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Barbara Bloomfield
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of February 21, 2024, minutes.
1. Open Comment Period
The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity for the public to address the Commission regarding concerns or ideas on any topic. Participants are to state their names for the record.
2. Employee Award of Excellence
Matt Hansen from the Aquatic and Fitness Center will be spotlighted and honored with the Award of Excellence for his outstanding contributions.
3. Staff Reports
The Aquatic and Fitness Center Manager, Clint Warnick, will be reporting current strength, weaknesses, and opportunities of his department.
4. Park Watch Report
Commissioners have an opportunity to report back on issues and concerns that they have identified during their visits to their assigned areas during the month.
5. Pop-up Event Discussion
Decide: -Locations-Time for event-Agenda-Description
6. Commissioners Organizational Items
COMMUNICATION ITEMS:
Council Liaison Minute
Commissioners' Minute
Deputy Director's Report
Director's Report
**PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED**
Dated this 14th day of March 2024
/s/Liz Schwab, Secretary
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CLEARFIELD PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA
Wednesday February 21, 2024
Meetings of the Parks & Recreation Commission of Clearfield City may be conducted via electronic means pursuant to Utah Code Ann. § 52-4-207 as amended. In such circumstances, contact will be established and maintained via electronic means and the meetings will be conducted pursuant to the Electronic Meetings Policy established in City Code § 1-6-4H for electronic meetings.
Executive Conference Room, 3rd floor
55 South State Street
Clearfield, Utah
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
PRESIDING:
PRESENT: Commissioner Nancy Austin, Commissioner Thomas Mayer, Commissioner Jason Linder, Commissioner Connie Dooley, Commissioner Jim Cordeiro, Commission Anthony DeMille, Commissioner Barbara Bloomfield, Commissioner Vern Phipps, Commissioner Matthew Mangum
ABSENT: Youth Commission Member Ashlyn Peterson
STAFF PRESENT: Admin Assistant Liz Schwab, Community Services Deputy Director Curtis Dickson, Community Services Director Eric Howes, Parks & Open Space Manager Ben Frye, Recreation Manager Kristine Conley
VISITORS:
Chair Bloomfield
Chair Bloomfield called the meeting to order at 07:00 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 17, 2024
Moved to approve minutes from January 17, 2024, Commissioner Mayer seconded by Commissioner Austion.
RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0]
YES: Commissioner Mayer, Commissioner Austin, Commissioner Linder, Commissioner Dooley, Commissioner Cordeiro, Commission DeMille, Commissioner Bloomfield, Commissioner Phipps
NO:
RESULT: [0 TO 0]
YES:
NO:
1. Open Comment Period
The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity for the public to address the Commission regarding concerns or ideas on any topic. Participants are to state their names for the record. No public attended.
2. Rocky Mountain Check Presentation
Rocky Mountain will be presenting a grant check to the recreation department for Clearfield City Art's department to improve the dance studio with wall mirrors.
3. Employee Spotlight
The employee Julio Garcia from the parks department is being spotlighted and given the award of excellence.
4. Thank You
The Commission gives a well-deserved thank you to the previous Chair, Thomas Mayer, and Vice Chair, Jim Cordeiro.
5. Aquatic Fees and Marketing
Review the current aquatic fees and marketing and discuss ways to improve current memberships.
6. Plan the 'Ride the Trail Event'
Discuss:
-Locations for stops and how many -Local business support
-Time for event
-Clinton City/Layton City joining
-Davis County
7. Arts and Parks Foundation
Review the bylaws and previous minutes for the foundation and discuss future possibilities.
Staff Reports
The parks manager, Ben Frye, will be reporting current the strength, challenges, weakness and opportunities of his department.
Park Manager Ben Frye provided a comprehensive report on the current snow packed level and its potential impact on the upcoming season. Ben discussed the measures being taken by the parks team to address this issue and ensure optimal conditions for future park activities.
Ben also highlighted several ongoing projects undertaken by the parks team, including the installation of a bike repair station along the trails and preparations for the installation of exercise equipment. Additionally, concrete work has been completed at Islandview and Cornerstone parks.
Further updates were provided regarding maintenance activities at various parks, including the removal and replacement of pavilions and grills at Kiwanis Park and upcoming plans for similar work at Bicentennial and Train Watch parks. At Fisher Park, a turf blanket has been implemented to stimulate grass growth, and playground equipment parts have been replaced at Barlow Park.
Ben emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy budget to support ongoing improvements to the park's infrastructure. He also addressed staffing issues experienced by the department in the previous year, particularly with seasonal jobs, and shared that collaborative efforts with Job