HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-12-17 minutesRecreation Services Committee Work Session
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Noon
Wellness Center – Room 116
1299 Lafayette Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
The work session was called to order at Noon by Co-chair Lindsey Rowden
Committee members present included Rudy Veit, Steve Duncan, and Stephen
Buchholz, Commissioner Lindsey Rowden and Stu Murphy were present. Staff
present included Steve Schellman, Logan Shea, Phil Stiles, James Reinkemeyer, Angie
Toebben, Alexis Kerman, Julie Haupt, Kerri Gates, Andrew Brunner, Aaron Grefrath,
and Amy Shaw.
Program Manager – Membership Director Update
Aaron Grefrath introduced Andrew Brunnert the new Program Manager in charge of
memberships at the Linc. Grefrath stated that Brunnert will begin looking at corporate
memberships and incentives to grow memberships at the Linc.
Brunnert introduced himself to committee members. Brunnert stated he looks forward
to digging into the membership options for the department.
Recreation Program Specialist Update
Grefrath introduced Logan Shea, the new Recreation Specialist, to the committee.
Grefrath stated that Shea will be in charge of concessions and start smart programming.
Shea introduced himself to committee members. He stated he is a native of Jefferson
City and a graduate of Lincoln University. He stated he is learning a lot and looks
forward to learning and serving.
Table Tennis Discussion
Grefrath stated that at the December 10 Commission Meeting , members of the table
tennis group approached the Commission asking for space and time to play at the Linc.
Grefrath stated that in the past they have been housed at Shikles, but due to the sale of
the facility they are looking for a new home. He stated that staff has looked at solutions
and are looking at housing them at the North Jeff facility from December – March and
then April – September house them at the Linc.
Adding new Rec Services Committee Members
Grefrath stated that he has tasked his staff to look within their programs and try to find
members of the community to submit a name of someone to add to the committee. He
stated he feels it is important so that the community bring items to the committee before
the commission. Grefrath stated this will enable staff to provide recommendations to
the Commission to keep things moving in a positive manner.
Department Updates
Swimming Pools – Julie
Julie Haupt reported that senior citizen passes will be offered at the pools this
summer. She stated that she and staff are looking at the possibility of keeping
Ellis Porter open till September 13. She will be adding adult swim lessons this
year and looking to implement a clear bag policy this year. She stated she feels
that the clear bag policy would protect the staff and detour the thefts at the
pools. Grefrath added that he and Julie are looking at offering Active Shooter
Training for the staff so they are equipped with how to handle situations at the
pool and in the community.
Mayor’s Tree – Julie/LeAnn
Julie stated that the theme for the tree this year was Fa rmland Christmas. She
stated that reindeer were brought in for the event as well as the food trucks that
were brought in for the community.
Community Art - LeAnn
Grefrath reported the LeAnn Porrello was unable to attend, but she helped with
the Mayor’s tree. Grefrath stated that she and Amy Schroeder are working on
sculpture projects for Jefferson City.
Special Events – Phil
Phil Stiles distributed a packet that detailed the special events since the last
meeting. Stiles highlighted the Porchfest Event that was held on Forest Drive,
the Capital City Festival of Lights at Binder Park, and the upcoming Peddle
Ridge Jamboree event.
Ice Arena – Kerri
Kerri Gates stated that the Ice Arena is busy. The Skate with Santa and
Guaranteed White Christmas eventers are coming up. She reported that staff
continues to work on the Merger and hopes to present information to the
Commission in January regarding the merger.
Gates reported that since the Ice Arena is now a year round facility, it is
recommended that the ice bed be redone every four to five years. June 14 will be
the last day and sessions will resume on July 13 to allow staff time to rebuild the
ice bed.
Camps and Leisure Classes – Angie
Toebben stated that she is working on the holiday camps that will be offered
during the Christmas break. She also reported that she is working on a new
online program that will integrate with our software. She stated that the new
online program will enable staff to better handles transfers and cancellations
from camps.
Toebben also reported on the leisure classes and walking programs.
Special Populations – James
James Reinkemeyer reported on the JC Stars programs and their upcoming
games and tournaments. In Friday Night Recreation, donations were received
for the Christmas program, and each participant not only received dinner, but
they received a gift at the program.
The Linc – Aaron/Andrew
Grefrath reported that the Silver Sneakers program is up and going. Amy Lee is
one of the instructors who are certified to teach classes and she is teaching classes
on Monday and Wednesday.
On Thanksgiving Day, a Turkey Burner workout was held. Participants donated
$434 for the Halo organization in Jefferson City.
Grefrath reported that the exercise classes and memberships continue to grow.
Youth Sports – Steve
Steve Schellman stated that flag football is finished for the year and 47 teams
participated. Schellman stated that he has a couple of basketball leagues going
on now and high school hoops will begin soon as well as girls junior nba.
Adult Sports – Missy
In the absence of Missy Morarity, Grefrath reported that she has been working
with the pickleball group to try and find more gym time. Morarity is working on
an indoor corn hole tournament. Adult volleyball leagues are currently playing
and Morarity will assist with the Start Smart programs until Logan is able to take
on the programming.
Outdoor Recreation – Alexis
Kerman reported that she is working on new programs for 2020. TREK
Adventures is one new program that she is offering which will be a three day –
two night adventure at a state park.
Kerman reported on the Missouri Loves Company Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
that she ran in the fall of 2019. She is working to plan the event again for the fall
of 2020.
The ropes course is closed for the season. Kerman hopes to build the
programming for the 2020 season and becoming a certified professional in the
field.
Kerman reported on the Tall Oak Mountain Bike Race that will be offered and
reported that she will be running the Catch Me If you Can event next year.
Adjournment
Being no other business, the Recreation Services Committee Work Session was
adjourned by Co-chair Lindsey Rowden at 12:55 p.m.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 17, 2020 – Noon at The Linc.