LAKE HAVASU CITY

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Meeting Minutes for 4/28/08

Call to Order: The regular scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Jennifer Luzzi at 6 p.m.

Roll Call: Members Jennifer Luzzi, Jenny Anderson, Robert Smith, Robin Schilling, Sandra Schreiner, and Dale Bennett were present. Member Cynthia Salscheider and Tony Pomilia were absent.

Approval of March 24, 2008 Minutes: Member Jennifer Luzzi moved to approve the minutes as written; seconded by member Dale Bennett and unanimously carried by the Board.

Dog Park Fundraising: Board members reviewed a draft copy of a brochure designed to promote fundraising for the new dog park at SARA Park. Director Bill Mulcahy asked for any suggestions of what they would like to add to the brochure. Member Schilling suggested a contact phone number be placed on the brochure. Mulcahy indicated a committee has been formed and is working closely with Parks Division Manager Bart Wagner. Member Jenny Anderson asked what additional money would need to be raised after the city funds were all allocated to complete the dog park. Director Mulcahy read an estimated cost breakdown of materials and labor for construction of the dog park that totaled approximately $251,863. Mulcahy stated they are currently out to bid for grading and fencing; staff anticipates beginning grading in June. Member Anderson suggested finding a company that would be interested in matching funds. Member Schilling stated the committee should look into a group that has a 501C-3.

College Acreage: Director Mulcahy shared with the Board a site map of the proposed 320 acre site that is to include a location for a college. The City is going to be conducting another survey within Mohave County to see how many people would be interested in attending a college that would initially serve the non-traditional student.

Out-door Stage at London Bridge Beach: Director Mulcahy informed the Board that the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Development Group was building an outdoor stage for their class project. The stage is going to be located at London Bridge Beach. The completion of the project is estimated by May 31 of this year.

Directors Report:

a.) Budget Review; The Capital Improvement budget has been approved by City Council. Staff will be submitting the operational budget to the Council on Tuesday, April 29.

b.) ASP MOU Recap; The Mainland Launch Ramp and Windsor 4 MOU’s have both been approved.

c.) Freedom Bridge; Director Mulcahy shared with the Board a map of the Windsor 4 site area where the Right of Way for the Freedom Bridge would be. The Freedom Bridge committee has requested a 185x185 area for a possible Vietnam Memorial to be placed by the bridge.

Call to Public: Member Jennifer Luzzi inquired what the status was with the MCC property. Director Mulcahy indicated staff just received an extension on the MOU until the year of 2010.

Adjournment: There being no further business, member Robert Smith moved for adjournment at 7:15 p.m., seconded by member Jenny Anderson and unanimously carried by other members of the Board.