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Home My Public Portal About2010.11.17 PRAC MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 17, 2010 — Legion Hall, McCall, Idaho 83638 — 6:00 pm CALL TO ORDER Shorty Clarke called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Members present were, Shorty Clarke, Carl Barrett, Ed Roper, Brigid Lawrence, Jenny Ruemmele, and Irwin Mulnick. Dan Engelbreit was absent Staff Present for the meeting: Dennis Coyle, Director, Kurt Wolf Recreation Supervisor II. Minutes from October approved unanimously. III. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Joanne Graff from Central District Health IV. NEW BUSINESS Staff introduced Joanne Graff from Central District Health. Ms. Graf presented a program to make Park and Recreation areas tobacco free. Board members had questions on how to approach implementing the program. What other communities currently have the program and why do it. Ms. Graff explained that parks and recreation areas and departments promote healthy activities and most importantly children model adult behavior. 2" hand smoke is a health issue. Litter in our parks is also a on -going expense. Ms. Graff showed a box of tobacco litter she picked up at the skate park. The concept is not new. 470 municipalities in the U.S. have smoke free parks. Irwin Mullnick made a motion that the Advisory Board inform the City Council that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is in favor of making our city parks smoke free. Brigid Lawrence second. No discussion. All voted in favor. V. Old Business Kurt Wolf informed the board that he is working on the plans for Rotary Park. He also mentioned that Ben Gau has volunteered to help with his equipment. Mr. Clarke requested an opportunity to review the plans upon completition. The tree lighting project was explained. Mr. Clarke reviewed the MURA project and celebration with the board. Mr. Clarke reviewed the centennial celebration. He explained the art/wall proposal that Dave Armstrong is championing. Kurt reviewed current and planned winter programs. Discussion on our Nordic program with the Hospital and MOSS was explained. The board is supportive. VI. Open Discussion None VII. Next Meeting January 19, 2011 Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm. fi - Jim C1, Chairman Date