Recreation-Leisure Service Commission

Monday, February 16, 2004

 

 

The Recreation-Leisure Service Commission was called to order at 7:31 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2004 in the Community Room of the Community Activity Center.  Members present were:  Pat Garvin, Bob Keating, Dale Alexander, Ken Kwapnioski, and Director Jeff Zeiss.  Absent were:  Marta Nelson, Kris Loberg, Mike Grosz, and Jan Magnuson.

 

Motion made by Commissioner Kwapnioski and seconded by Commissioner Alexander to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2004 meeting.  Motion carried, minutes were approved.

 

Review of the Community Room Agreement was tabled until the next regular meeting when City Administrator Lowell Johnson can be in attendance.  Membership fees were also tabled until the March meeting.

 

Director Zeiss updated the Commission on activity at the Community Activity Center and the Recreation Department.  The walking program has reached 5,500 miles; kickboxing for ages 4 to 13 will begin on February 17; men and women basketball leagues will conclude in mid-February with their respective league tournaments; adult co-ed volleyball season will also conclude at the end of February with their league tournament teams (six total) participating.

 

Upcoming events are our annual youth basketball tournament to be held on February 28, approximately 40 teams are participating.  On March 19, Calvary Bible will be hosting an all-night lock-in for youth.  A fee of $75 is being charged.  On Sunday, March 21, the USVBA Volleyball Tournament will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  On March 27 and 28 the State BB Gun Championship will be held all day at the Community Activity Center.  The softball and baseball associations will be running concessions, with the Community Activity Center keeping all revenues from the pop.

 

Softball registrations for girls ages 11 to 18 will be held on February 23 through 26 at the Community Activity Center.  Baseball registration for ages 11 to 14 will be held on March 1 through 5 at the Community Activity Center.  A $25 fee is being charged to all participants.  League meetings have been held for the 15 to 18 boys baseball (schedules are set); girls league meeting is scheduled on Sunday, March 7 in Oakland, Nebraska.

 

In other business, Director Zeiss reported to the Commission on the progress of the WBDA (Wayne Basketball Development Association).  This organization is assisting in the coaching, etc. of youth basketball.  Also, they are raising monies to purchase adjustable baskets and equipment for traveling youth teams.  Overall, very pleased with all the help and committed efforts of those involved.

 

Motion made by Commissioner Garvin and seconded by Commissioner Kwapnioski to adjourn the meeting.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.