HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-11 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes Parks, Recreation & Harbor Advisory Committee
Council Chambers
Bangor City Hall
April 11, 2024 5:15pm
Welcome & Introduction:
Members Present: Ryan Robbins, Leah McBreairty, Michaela Pelkey, Jon Hyatt, Kim Boucher
William Warner
Staff Present: Tracy Willette — Parks & Recreation Director
Deb Gendreau — Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Tree Program -Aaron Houtari (Public Works Director)
Summer Internship - 4 students
Street & Park Tree Inventory
Data Collected to be used to:
Develop Harvest Plan for Non-Native species
Educational Opportunity to Benefit City Forrest
Urban Forestry Management Plan
First City in the State of Maine
Emerald Ash Borer Beetle
Create blueprint for pro-active Injection Program
Funded by Public Works and Parks & Recreation
Kittridge Road / Tripp Drive
Gravel Road
Challenge — Spring Run-Off
Calibrate with Public Works
grading road and filling of potholes
additional signage to be added — caution drivers of road conditions in spring
Kenduskeag Stream Trails Kiosks:
Informational, Educational and Historical References about Stream
Need repair/replace
Paint bases of Kiosks
Find originals copies from 20 years ago
research / recreate
57t" Kenduskeag Canoe Race: Debbie Gendreau
Early Registration Discount fee: 400 Participates
Registration: 200 Participates
Late Registration Starting: 4/12/24 additional fee
23 Classifications
55 Safety Volunteer
Kenduskeag Church:
Raffle Canoe off on 4/21/2024
Day of Registration and Bib hand out
Seasonal Food Vendor Update: Tracy Willette (Parks & Recreation Director)
Application / Guidelines
Process:
Require Local State and City License/Permit Current
Fees - Provide Facility, Power, Water
Hours & Menu - Parks & Rec do not manage
Nora's Grill, Wild Cow Creamery - Return Vendors
Dreamers Food, Smokin Steel, Salt & Cedar— New Vendors
Waiting List of 2 Vendors
Create Food Court Atmosphere on Waterfront
Daily Concessions at Broad St. Park location
Mid May Open
Parking lot to be paved before Vendors Arrive
Docks - start to put in next week
ACL- Schedule TBD in the next couple of days
Parks and Rec App:
Backend Management Communication
Phone user friendly
Options for updating Communications
WinterKids: Debbie Gendreau (Parks & Recreation Assistant Director)
Received Grant Funds purchased Mountain Bike
Bike Lease Program
Next Meeting: July 11t" 5:15pm