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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-10 M I N U T E S th 845 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF LIVONIA On July 10, 2024, the above meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Livonia was held in the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center Conference Room, 15100 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan. Mark Johnson, Chairperson of the Commission, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Paul Condon, Cathy Kevra, Kevin Summers, Katie Jolly and Mark Johnson Members absent: None Also present: Ted Davis, Superintendent Michelle Koppin, Asst. Superintendent Amanda Carisse, Lollipup Mobile Grooming Audience Communication – There was no audience communication. Upon a motion made by Mr. Condon seconded by Mrs. Jolly, it was th #3968-24 RESOLVED, that the Commission waive the reading of the minutes of the 844 Regular Meeting of the Commission held on June 5, 2024 and that the minutes be approved as submitted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results: AYES: Condon, Summers, and Jolly ABSTAIN: Johnson ABSENT: Kevra The Chairperson declared the resolution adopted. Mrs. Kevra arrived at 7:06 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Kevra seconded by Mr. Condon, it was #3969-24 RESOLVED, that the Commission move New Business 1 to the front of the agenda. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results: AYES: Condon, Kevra, Summers, Jolly and Johnson NAYES: None The Chairperson declared the resolution adopted. Special Use Application – Lollipup Mobile Grooming – Ms. Carisse said she has a mobile dog grooming business and wants to offer nail trims to the public at various parks and specifically Super’s Dog Park. Mr. Johnson asked if she will be charging? Ms. Carisse said yes. Mr. Johnson asked Mr. Davis if we have ever had a special use permit holder who makes money? Mr. Davis said we have not had private businesses come into our parks. He said we have had tournaments and fundraisers but not a for-profit business. Mr. Davis said Commission has turned down a yoga Commission Meeting 2 July 10, 2024 company in the past. Mr. Johnson said he cannot remember ever allowing this. Mr. Condon asked what prevents hot dog and ice cream vendors. Mr. Davis said they drive through but cannot park and that there is an ordinance prohibiting commercial enterprises in the parks. Mr. Johnson said he would like to consult the law department about this. There was a discussion of why for-profit enterprise is not allowed in the parks. Mrs. Koppin suggested partnering in events like the annual dog swim and said she would pass the information to the aquatic director. Ms. Carisse said she would be interested in that. Mr. Johnson said he appreciated her going through the process and told her to check back with Ted after he checks with legal. Ms. Carisse left the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Reports from staff – Mr. Johnson asked if the security system has started. Mr. Davis said it is not done yet and explained we will have fob entry access to the back offices. He said we do not have a date yet. Mrs. Kevra asked how the playground program is working out without the Rotary pavilion. Mrs. Koppin said they are still at Rotary and figuring out the best pavilion to use. She commented that the program is not working out at Ben Celani and explained. Mr. Condon asked if the track will stay after the renovation. Mr. Davis said yes there will be an infill over part of it and a cardio studio on it. Mr. Davis and Mrs. Koppin explained the renovation plans. Mr. Johnson asked for commission to be provided with drawings of the renovation. Mrs. Koppin introduced Brad Barlog the new athletic coordinator and said he has been here two months. The Commission welcomed Brad. Mr. Johnson asked about Rotary Park since the storm. Mr. Davis explained that fencing has been put up and they are getting scoping documents which will be sent to architectural firms to bid on. He explained the insurance process. Mr. Johnson asked how rentals are being accommodated. Mr. Davis said some have been cancelled and we try to move who we can and said the restrooms are closed. There was a discussion of the damage. Mrs. Koppin and Mr. Barlog left the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Communications LCRC Package Totals – Mr. Summers said this is still going up. Mr. Davis said our numbers have been very good, more than 10% up over this same time last year. LCRC Code of Conduct – Mrs. Kevra asked about one incident. Mr. Davis explained. Mr. Condon asked about different suspension amounts for similar incidents. Mr. Davis said he would follow up with Jeannine. LCRC Comment Card Report – Mr. Davis said he is collecting the cards regarding cleanliness of the building and will send them to Council. He gave an update on the custodial cleaning contract. 409 Report – There were no comments. Green Fee Report – Mr. Davis said these record numbers are up 15% over 2023 and over 38% over the 5 year average. nd 2 Quarter Budget Report – Mr. Davis said we are having a good fiscal year. Thank you letter re: Memorial Day Ceremony – Mr. Johnson said this is a nice letter. Commission Meeting 3 July 10, 2024 Letter from LCA re: Devon Aire Arena lease renewal – Mr. Johnson said they are re-upping. Mr. Davis said we’ll end up re-negotiating because they want to go back to a five-year contract. He said there has been an uptick in hockey with girls especially. Mr. Johnson asked for the commission to get a capital report. Mr. Davis said he would reach out to them. UAS Readiness Assessment – Mr. Johnson said this is interesting. Mr. Davis explained the report regarding drones. There was a discussion regarding where an appropriate drone site could be located. Mr. Johnson said the cost doesn’t justify it and asked if there is an ordinance in relation to drones. Mr. Davis said he doesn’t know, but there is a park rule which prohibits drone and model aircraft usage. Mr. Johnson asked if this was just information. Mr. Davis said yes. Email from American Chemical Society – Mr. Davis explained that we partnered with them and took the registrations, but they received a grant and said we could keep the registration fees. Certificate of Appreciation from Garfield Skills Center – Mr. Johnson said this is a nice certificate. Mr. Davis said they come in and clean the building. Old Business House Rules Revision – Mr. Johnson explained a school district that is being sued on this issue and he is trying to find more details. Mr. Davis said this is State of Michigan guidelines for K-12 schools and explained what the commission had previously discussed regarding transgender locker room usage as far as using the words “may or “must”. He said the law department and state say that we should give options and use the word “may”. Mr. Davis said we could table this again and said this is not a common issue for us but could become an issue for staff members to deal with. There was a discussion of House Rules consistency. Mr. Condon passed around a suggestion of alternative language for discussion purposes. Mr. Davis said he could send it to legal. NEW BUSINESS This was previously discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. MARK JOHNSON, CHAIRPERSON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.