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MINUTES
ANNA PARK BOARD MEETING
MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2019
7:00 PM
Park Board Members Present:
Dana Ward, Aubrey Johnson, Elden Baker, Joe Crowder, Jon Hendricks, Eirik Hansen,
Andy Michrina
Staff Present:
Ashley Stathatos, Matt Lewis
None were absent.
1. Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum.
Dana Ward called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
2. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Nate
Goodell for a cycling event through Anna named the Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo.
Aubrey Johnson made a motion to approve the special event permit application for
the Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo. Elden Baker seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Motion passed.
3. Consider/Discuss/Action on Special Event Permit from Pam Carroll for a Taco
Trot Family Fun Run through Natural Springs Park and Lakeview Estates Park.
Elden Baker made a motion to approve the special event permit application for the
Taco Trot Family Fun Run. Andy Michrina seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Motion passed.
4. Consider/Discuss/Action on Special Event Permit from Anna Area Historical
Preservation Society for the depot dedication at Sherley Heritage Park.
Eirik Hansen made a motion to approve the special event permit application for the
depot dedication at Sherley Heritage Park. Aubrey Johnson seconded the motion.
All were in favor. Motion passed.
5. Consider/Discuss/Action on Special Event Permit from Greater Anna Chamber
of Commerce for Downtown Christmas Parade on 4th Street and Powell
Parkway.
Elden Baker made a motion to approve the special event permit application for the
Christmas Parade on 4th Street and Powell Parkway. Andy Michrina seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
6. Consider/Discuss/Action on Special Event Permit from Greater Anna Chamber
of Commerce for Anna Harvest Fest at Slayter Creek Park.
Eirik Hansen made a motion to approve the special event application for Harvest Fest
at Slayter Creek Park. Andy Michrina seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion
passed.
7. Consider/Discuss/Action on Sherley Heritage Park volunteer recognition for
the playground and depot.
The Parks Advisory Board directed staff to look for a plaque dedicating the
playground. The Historical Society has a sign they are putting up next to the depot.
8. Consider/Discuss/Action on Improvements to Slayter Creek Neighborhood
Park in West Crossing.
The Parks Advisory Board did not approve the proposed improvements from the
developer for West Crossing Park. They directed staff to see if the developer would
consider a gazebo and hike and bike trail connecting to Slayter Creek Park. Eirik
Hanson made a motion to request the developer consider a gazebo and hike bike
trail connecting to Slayter Creek Park at West Crossing Park. Aubrey Johnson
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
9. Consider/Discuss/Action on Improvements to the baseball fields and
concession stand at Slayter Creek Park.
Staff reported drainage issues on one of the baseball fields at Slayter Creek Park and
the concession stand. Engineering estimates to fix both came in very high.
Discussion ensued on other options including moving to turf fields. The Parks
Advisory Board directed staff to do more research and bring back additional options
for consideration.
10. Consider/Discuss/Action on Baseball Field Fees and Park Deposits.
The Parks Advisory Board would like to change the fees to rent the baseball fields,
lights, pavilion and gazebo. Dana Ward made a motion to change the fees to the
following:
Residents Baseball Fields: $100 Deposit, $15 an hour, 2-hour minimum rental
Residents Lights: $10 an hour, 2-hour minimum
Nonresidents: $200 Deposit, $30 an hour, 2-hour minimum rental
Nonresidents Lights: $20 an hour, 2-hour minimum rental
Pavilion: Same
Residents Gazebo: No fees.
Nonresidents Gazebo: $50 Deposit, $10 an hour
Erik Hanson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
11. Consider/Discuss/Action on Girl Scout Pop-Up Libraries in Parks.
The Parks Advisory Board directed staff to request a presentation from the Girl Scout
troop wanting to do the pop-up libraries before making a decision.
12. Future Agenda Items
The Parks Board would like a map showing all city parkland.
13. Adjourn
Dana Ward made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm. Elden Baker
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes:
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Dana Ward
Parks Advisory Board President