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Aspen Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: April 6, 2021
Call to order: 2:30pm by Scott Writer
In Attendance:
Scott Writer, Committee Chair
Sue Smedstad, AYC committee member
Sam Louras, Committee member at large
Kelly Boggs, Committee member Aquatics
Austin Weiss, Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Director
Cory VanderVeen, Recreation Director
Erin Hutchings, Recreation Operations Manager and Committee liaison
Desiree Whitehead, Recreation Operations Manger
Absent:
Karen Dillon, Committee Member
Bob Bowden, Committee Member
Steven Buettow, Committee Member
Agenda Approval:
Pickleball Updates were added to the agenda topics, and financial report was excluded.
Meeting Minute Approval:
Sam motioned, Kelly seconded, all were in favor
Discussion items:
Committee Member Terms:
SPARC appoints four positions. One position goes to the Aspen Youth Center, One position represents
Aquatics, and the final position represents recreation at large. The Aquatics and one position to
represent recreation programs serve 2-year terms and then go up for a public renewal process. The
two positions currently have two years, and Cory VanderVeen will work with the Clerkâs office to post
positions. Scott Writer committee Chair and Sparc chair announced his intention to retire his role on
both committees and work on a succession plan.
Continuation of Ice policy and procedure changes:
The committee supports keeping public skate free from instruction for liability, safety, and subsidy
reasons. Additionally, it emphasized the importance of public skating as these facilities open for the
community. The return of freestyle or instruction sessions will need to have clear parameters regarding
equity and liabilities. Learn to skate programs should be occurring with the clubs and accessible to the
public. The City should consider a learn-to-skate program for the general population.
The Pantry:
The contract was renewed for our concession vendor. At this time, he has permissive use of his food
truck and will continue to operate.
Project Updates:
The red brick is getting new carpet. There are plans to improve the Ice Garden upstairs portion to make
a multi-use space for meeting, classes, or viewing. We are in the process of ordering a new guest
service desk for the top entrance. We are working on some minor interior improvements for the ARC
and AIG.
Pickleball Updates:
The courts are getting some surface repair work done in the coming days.
Also, pickleball court lines will be painted on the tennis court, and temporary nets are available if
necessary. New nets are coming as well. The operations of the court will be similar to last year with
first-come, first, serve. Alex is formulating a pickleball league for the summer. Recreation has
partnered with CMC to allow for beginner and intermediate pickleball lessons. Courts are available for
clinics, groups, and instruction for a rate of $29.00 per hour per court. Two courts will be available first-
come.
Action Items:
Scott will follow up on plans for the future of Sparc.
Next Regular Meeting:
May 5th 2:30-4pm on Webex