March 4, 2025 - Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes

Walford Park and Recreation Minutes

Regular Meeting                                                                                                Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Meeting called to order at 7:04 pm.  Werner, Davis, Painter, Hahn, Miner present.

Motion by Miner to approve February 4th meeting minutes seconded by Davis.   Approved unanimous.

2025 Youth Sports

IVL update - Hiawatha has been accepted into the IVL for softball for the 2025 season.

IVL baseball and softball season set to begin the week of May 19.

Registration opened on February 14 and are ongoing; 27 registrants so far.

Discussion regarding umpires included possibility of aligning with umpire.

Motion by Werner to approve up to $150 to replace softball pitching machine pad bracket, seconded by Painter.   Approved unanimous.

Motion by Werner to approve up to $1000 to procure seasonal baseball/softball supplies, seconded by Hahn. Approved unanimous

Discussion included possible utilization scenarios of all three ball diamonds - large, small, and the one at City Park. Additional discussion established April 12 as supplies organization and inventory at ball diamond storage building.

2025 Concession Stand Lease

Pepsi arrangement is not being renewed.  No further action taken.

General equipment/grounds/maintenance

Nothing to report

Citizen comments

Nothing to report

Motion to adjourn by Hahn, seconded by Werner.  Meeting adjourned 8:53 pm.  

 __________________________________ Melissa Werner,  Chairperson

__________________________________ Pat Miner,  Secretary