The Park and Recreation Board met at the Alexandria City Building on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:
Present: Rick Carr Daniel Phirman Fred Hollmann
Karen Minshall Dawn Warner
Also Present: David Plummer, City Administrator Kim Wagner, Recreation Director
Carey Franks, Recreation Assistant Mike Hoerlein, PW Superintendent
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Dawn Warner made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2026, meeting, seconded by Rick Carr. All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.
VISITORS and GUESTS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
Disc Golf Course: Mr. Plummer explained how he and Mr. Hoerlein have discussed the course and what could be done to improve it. For the short term, Mr. Hoerlein will ask his staff to help maintain access to the course by cutting wider paths.
Five Year Plan: Mr. Phirman presented a draft of the 5-year plan in bullet format and will work to put it in paragraph format for the Board to use as a guide.
Big Shelter specifications and funding: Mrs. Wagner has applied for a Community Project grant from Lowe’s, the awards will be announced in July. Mr. Plummer requested that they put the request for proposals on hold while he works with Mr. Hoerlein to determine what the Public Works department can do to help with this project to save the City money. Mr. Hoerlein believes that his department can help with some of the roofing and gutter work.
Bathroom estimates and specifications: Mr. Hoerlein stated that he is working on some quotes for the doors and that the Public Works could do some of the painting to improve the bathroom appearance. He also said the gutters on the bathhouse need to be replaced due to rust and aging.
Budget Update: Dawn Warner presented the current budget and spending. There was no new spending proposed.
Skate Park Options: Mr. Plummer mentioned the Mayor’s request to continue to look for options for a skate park and to consider pouring a concrete pad between the pickleball courts and the playgrounds. The idea included the possibility of converting the pad to a shelter or additional court if the skate park did not get adequate use. No consensus was reached on the topic and the Board requested that the Mayor attend the next meeting to discuss some concerns and options.
Softball Field Usage: Mrs. Wagner reported that BBHS is using the field for practices from 2:30-6pm and knothole baseball teams are using it from 6-8pm. She reported that the outfield fence has not been set up this year since games are not being played on the field.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recreational Director Update: Mrs. Wagner reported that the Easter Egg hunt went well and that she had a flyer ready for the Arbor Day tree giveaway scheduled for April 25.
City Administrator Update: Mr. Plummer updated the Board on the progress at the new City campus. He updated that the KY DOW reported that the testing of samples collected from the lower dam at the park showed the dam is stable.
Agenda items for next Meeting:
- Disc Golf Course
- Skate Park
- Park Improvement Projects
- Budget Update
- Recreational Director Update
- City Administrator Update
COMMUNICATION: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Dan Phirman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Dawn Warner. All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.
For a copy of the official signed minutes please contact the City Clerk at 859.635.4125 or email starter@alexandriaky.gov.