HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-12 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes Parks, Recreation & Harbor Advisory Committee
Council Chambers
Bangor City Hall
December 12, 2024 5:15pm
Welcome & Introduction:
Members Present: Ryan Robbins, Michaela Pelkey, Jon Hyatt, Leah McBreairty,
William Warner, Kim Boucher, Rich Trott
Staff Present: Tracy Willette - Parks & Recreation Director
Joe Nelson - Parks & Recreation Facilities Supervisor
Robert Jarvis - Golf Course Head PGA Professional
Minutes Approved from Previous Meeting
Sawyer Arena Update: Joe Nelson - Parks & Recreation Facilities Supervisor
Mechanical updates
Chiller
Test for leaks in the system
Increased efficiency
Floor Preparation process begins September
Open for the Season October (7day /week operation)
Skate Schedule
Upcoming Tournaments
Home Ice:
Hampden Academy, Bangor, John Bapst, Maine Junior Black Bears (MJBB)
Game Scheduling / Ice Availability Process
Hockey Referees — all time low
Ice Time Schedule Communication:
Public would benefit from up to date schedule
Increase Social Media presence
Kenduskeag Stream Trail Kiosk Project: Tracy Willette - Parks & Recreation Director
Trail Kiosk UMaine Project - Public History Class
Historical Kiosks
Students presented new concepts of reading panels
Include Municipal Public History of Bangor and Trail
Concepts complete and presented at Bangor Public Library
QRCode — Community Feedback Survey
Vinyl adhered to existing boards along trail
Up to 11 Kiosks
Partnership with UMaine
Golf Update: Robert Jarvis — Bangor Municipal Golf Course
2024 Season Weather— made for a great season
17% increase of rounds played in 2024
Membership Sold out for 2025
Audubon Certification — Case Study occur 4/30/2025
Honeybee Report
Pollinator Project
Milkweed very successful this year
added gardens to grounds
Educate Youth - Bee Project
Continuation of Golf Update: Robert Jarvis — Bangor Municipal Golf Course
Birdies
Great Feedback
Vested in Facility
Catering
Youth Programming
Revamp Blue Bird Golf Academy
Renovations:
Kelly 9 Bunkers
Clubhouse add on
Department Assessment: Tracy Willette - Parks & Recreation Director
Organizational Assessment
How we operate
How should we operate
Organizational Chart
Suggestion
Other Business:
Chair nominations for upcoming month meeting
Next Meeting: January 8, 2024 5:15pm
Council Chambers