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PARK & RECREATION MEETING
Minutes of March 4, 2026
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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Dawn Warner made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2026, meeting, seconded by Fred Hollmann. All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.
VISITORS and GUESTS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
Five Year Plan: The board discussed items and projects to consider for the next five years. Items discussed included:
o Big shelter updates(roof replacement, drainage, posts, electricity, Lowes Grant) o Bathrooms update- quote for doors and paint. o Disc golf course
Mr. Phirman will produce a draft summary of the 5-year plan and present it to the Board when it is available.
Skate Park Update: The park board did not come up with a good location for the skate park within the city park and suggests that the city consider the new City Campus or the gravel lot the city rents near KOI.
Shelter and Bathroom estimates and specifications: Mrs. Wagner reported that she looked into pricing new doors for the bathrooms, estimated at $2,000 per door. The board wanted to get other prices before making any decisions.
Budget Update: Dawn Warner presented the current budget and spending. There was no new spending proposed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Softball Field Usage: Mrs. Wagner reported that BBHS plans to use the field for practice only this year. She also added that there have been requests from baseball teams to use the field for practices, which are being accepted since usage is down.
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Recreational Director Update: Mrs. Wagner reported that Arbor Day tree give away is scheduled for April 25, 2026.
City Administrator Update: Mr. Plummer updated the Board on the progress at the new City campus and said they are still targeting a November move date. He explained the plan for the new tribute park and why the existing features could not be reused. He also reminded the Board that the Great Cincinnati Disc Golf Association would be a potential resource for improvements to the disc golf course.
Agenda items for next Meeting:
o Disc Golf Course o Five Year Plan Draft o Big shelter specifications and request for proposals and grants o Bathroom improvements, estimates and specifications o Budget Update o Recreational Director Update o 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 official signed minutes, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 859-635-4125 or email starter@alexandriaky.gov.