2022-12-5 RAC Minutes
Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Committee held on December 5, 2022.
Members present:
Jennifer Baumann
Sandra Carro
Silvia Clarke
Christian Dunham
John Ise
Gayle Mercado
Sheryl Piper
Jessica Pluhar
Jens Schwarte
Also present:
Angela Dorney, Recreation Director
Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Ms. Baumann made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 7, 2022 meeting.
Motion seconded by Ms. Mercado and unanimously approved.
Ms. Dorney related that the recent Tree Lighting was a tremendous success. Upcoming
events include Plaza 98’s Sip, Shop & Celebrate and the Menorah Lighting. Santa Express is
also scheduled; due to the demand, this year there will be two routes/trucks/Santas on each of
the scheduled two evenings.
Discussion turned to a wish list for Council candidates. Mr. Ise noted that due to the culture of
the community, dramatic change would be difficult. Mr. Ise would also like to include a network
of bike lanes and a new recreation center. Ms. Piper suggested adding the need for green
space in the wish list. Ms. Dorney noted that charrettes would be needed to see the desires of
community. Mr. Ise added that some residents may be uncomfortable with change and it may
be beneficial to have incremental changes at the community center. Ms. Baumann suggested
placing an ad in the newsletter so everyone can see the wish list.
Discussion turned to the parks master plan. It was noted that the comprehensive plan needs
to be decided before discussion of a parks master plan. Mr. Ise added that plans do not do
mean anything without implementation. Mr. Ise noted there is $1 million dollars available for
rehabbing the seawall but public access is required; for example, ka yak launch, steps, dock
option.
Committee members suggested having a booth at upcoming events to distribute fliers with a
wish list, adding that the focus should remain positive. Ms. Dorney will discuss this idea with
the Village Manager before proceeding further.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.