Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting - November 6, 2025
Audience participation regarding parking issues at Eastview Courts
Proposal for community volunteer involvement in park management
Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
Approval of 2026 departmental fee schedule
Approval of 2026 committee meeting schedule
Staff discussion and project updates (Hayes Athletic Complex tour)
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Randy · Seconded by Dave
Approval of August 2025 minutes
Moved by Craig · Seconded by Noel
Approval of 2026 department fee schedule
Moved by Dave · Seconded by Craig
Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
Moved by Dave · Seconded by Jess
Notable Quotes (3)
The numbers over the last two years have really really dwindled and I think it's because of the parking issue.
It won't be December, but we'll we'll explore some options and bring some information back to the committee in the first part of 2026.
Without education, you don't get volunteers. And that's why we're out there as master recyclers at every event we can be at to educate the public.
People (5)
Mike AngelhoffResidentLocal pickleball player concerned about parking scarcity at Eastview courts.
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Local pickleball player concerned about parking scarcity at Eastview courts.
“The numbers over the last two years have really really dwindled and I think it's because of the parking issue.”
Discussing the decline in pickleball participation due to student parking.
EricParks and Recreation StaffProvides logistical context on school parking conflicts and city property use.
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Provides logistical context on school parking conflicts and city property use.
“If the parks committee wants some options on what we could or couldn't do... you can certainly provide us with that direction.”
Offering to research solutions for the pickleball parking crisis.
Patrick LukeResidentProposes a community-led model for park stewardship and education.
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Proposes a community-led model for park stewardship and education.
“I'm talking of engaging a city here. I'm not talking about having a few volunteers. I'm talking about any park you live by. Take ownership.”
Advocating for widespread citizen involvement in park maintenance.
Samantha BergerNatural Resource ManagerCoordinates natural resource volunteers and park maintenance projects.
Coordinates natural resource volunteers and park maintenance projects.
Diane EricsonVolunteer CoordinatorOrganizes volunteer efforts for multiple cities including Apple Valley.
Organizes volunteer efforts for multiple cities including Apple Valley.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- November 6, 2025 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
- November 25, 2025 - City Council Review of Fees