HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-11 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes Parks, Recreation & Harbor Advisory Committee
Council Chambers
Bangor City Hall
January 11, 2024 5:15pm
Welcome & Introduction:
Members Present: Ryan Robbins, Leah McBreairty, Kim Boucher, Michaela Pelkey
Staff Present: Tracy Willette — Parks & Recreation Director
Deb Gendreau — Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Robert Jarvis — Bangor Muni Golf Pro
Approval of Minutes:
Approved December 2023 Minutes
Bangor Muni Golf Course Update- Robert Jarvis (Golf Pro)
RFP out for Food / Beverage Vendor Due 01-24-24
Available on BangorMaine.gov
Small Committee of 4 designated to evaluate Proposal
Develop Ranking System
Objective process to rate 6 categories to assist in decision making of Vendor
Four Interested potential Vendors
Intent to submit proposals — Mandatory Meeting for RFP Bid Submissions
Three Year Lease with option to renew 3 additional years
Equipment / Beverage Cart purchase from past vendor (Hero's)
Natural Gas Converted
Provide more Turn-Key Operation
Additional Tees
Benefit Players (Stepping Stone for players) 40-50 Yards
Increase enjoyment, increase playing speed
Great for beginners & Junior players
Suggested by Bangor Women's Golf League
Department Update/Overview- Tracy Willette (Director of Bangor Parks & Recreation)
Public Restroom Facilities
Research Options
Local Fabricator
Steel, self-contained tank, enclosed units
Not completely Permanent
$250,000.00 Construction up to 6 Units
Including service & maintenance cost
Placement Discussed (Locations are just recommendation at this time)
Fairmount Park
Broadway Park
Broad Street Park— close to Downtown
Chapin Park
Coe Park - near Trail, Community Garden Project
Hayford Park
Preparing to start Bid Process
Continue Conversation
Locate local vendor to fabricate
Master Plan — Included in Public Amenities to improve on
Add Public Art Component
Community Feedback:
In need of Restroom
Community Ownership / Involvement
Review location / recommendations
Looking for Feedback & Public Suggestions
Park Ranger Program
Presence in Parks
Part-Time Staff (Daily check in)
Maintenance / Security
Contact info need on Park Signs for Needle box, Maintenance & Info
Upcoming Projects
Sawyer:
Dashers — still upright
Assessment for short-term operation improvements
Chiller is a concern
Pool:
Dakin Pool- ResurFacing Project
Affordable Pools
Union Street Complex: Lighting
Essex Woods Parking Lot
WaterFront:
Lighting expanded from Dutton to 395 Trail
Updated signage needed
Engineering in Dutton Pike Building
Additional daily presence in the area
Relocated during City Hall Restoration
Front St & Railroad St— additional lighting
Event Barricades -Steel Portable
Increase safety & easier to deploy
■ Parade Routes
■ Events
■ Additional Security
Kenduskeag Stream Trail
Fence and Trail improvements
Program Update — Debbie Gendreau (Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation)
Travel / Basketball Program
Learn to Skate 122 Participants -held at Sawyer Arena
Baton
Preschool Playtime
Hermon Mt Ski/Snowboard Program
Sugarloaf Tickets
Wrestling
Valentine Dance @Cross Insurance Center— Feb 10tn
Canoe Race —April 2ptn
Developing a new timing system
Adult Program
Yoga & Line Dancing
Summer Camp
Registration to start mid-Feb
School locations TBD
New Location Development: Tracy Willette (Director of Parks & Recreation)
BerryDunn- Draft Presentation to Council Workshop
Feb.12t" 5:15pm Council Chamber
Next Step
Reconstruction Estimates
Building Estimates
Griffin Rd Property— currently owned by School Department
Opportunity to include other organizations
Bangor School Depart.
Husson
Public Health
Opportunity to expand with growth of needs in community
Next Meeting: March 14t" 5:15pm