Park & Rec Minutes 03/17/2026

March 17, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 9:30 a.m. Chairperson Davie Meier called the meeting to order with the following members present: Loren Mueller and Perry Iberg by Zoom. Also present: Mayor Richard Champeny, Clerk-Treasurer Sharaya Reed, and Foreman Joe Wick. Agenda Item 1: Rip Rap at Rieck’s Park Went over bid from Reglin. $720 a load. Looking into using CapX2020 money. Did five loads last year. Looking at possibly doing five or six loads this year. Agenda Item 3: Pavillion at Beach with Tables Discussed option of looking into using CAPX2020 monies for the pavilion. $13,600 quote not including materials. 20x30 in size. Materials is $7,400. Totaling $21,000. Agenda Item 4: CapX2020 Moneys Mayor Champeny gave an overview of what is covered for use. Looking at using funds for rip rap and pavilion with landscaping. Motion by Mueller seconded by Iberg to request $30,000 from CAPX to the full Council for the pavilion and the rip rap and other contingences. $25,000 for beach pavilion and $5,000 for rip rap. All members voting yes. There will be a remaining balance left in CAPX2020 after the $30,000 is used of $66,000. Agenda Item 5: America 250 Looking at flags/banners for Nations 250th Anniversary. Looking to do eight at 2 ½ x 4. These will be hung on the existing poles where the City of Alma current banners are. Motion by Iberg seconded by Mueller to spend up to $300 for the America 250 banners. All members voting yes. Agenda Item 6: Alma Little League name changed to Alma Youth Softball and Baseball Agenda Item 2: Lawn Mower Purchase Foreman Wick went over quotes with the committee. The purchase will be divided out among utilities – road and streets, cemeteries, and parks and rec. It will be about $5,789 for each category. Motion by Mueller seconded by Iberg to advance the bid from Plainview for the lawn mower to full Council. All members voting yes. This committee is authorizing 1/3 or $6,000 towards the purchase. Motion by Mueller seconded by Iberg to adjourn. All members voting yes.