January 7, 2025 - Parks & Recreation Meeting Minutes
Walford Park and Recreation Minutes
Regular Meeting Wednesday January7th, 2024
Meeting called to order at 7:15 pm. Werner, Miner, Hahn present. Davis absent.
Motion by Hahn to approve December 3rd, 2024 Parks Board minutes, seconded by Miner. Approved unanimous.
Motion by Miner nominating Werner as Parks Chair. Seconded by Hahn. Approved unanimous.
Motion by Han nominating Miner as Parks Secretary. Seconded by Werner. Approved unanimous.
No action taken on open P&R seat.
2025 softball/baseball discussion
Motion by Hanh to remove registration fee to the city for participants and at the same time move to a self-order process for jersey procurement, seconded by Werner. Approved unanimous.
P&R Newsletter - Discussion included plan to send Q1 newsletter by February 1.
2025 Concession Stand - considering applicants for the 2025 lease
General equipment grounds maintenance
Storage shed for city park is expected to be delivered in January, weather permitting.
Citizen Comments
It is unclear what the City staff's responsibilities are regarding park maintenance and upkeep.
If Parks programs like baseball/softball are City sponsored then City resources should be prioritized to support mowing, upkeep, and preparation work during the season.
As a town we seem to lose participants in baseball/softball at the older ages. This may may be reason to focus on younger age group (4-8 year olds) programs since that has been where our critical mass has been in recent years.
Fireworks are an opportunity to combine with rec program activities that day or weekend at the ball diamonds.
It would be helpful to better define expectations for parents during registration, even if it's a simple explanation of when the season runs and where the games are.
Move to adjourn by Miner, seconded by Hahn. Meeting adjourned 8:36 pm.
__________________________________ Melissa Werner, Chairperson
__________________________________ Pat Miner, Secretary