06-18-2024 MinutesRECREATION
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
June 18, 2024
The regular meeting of the Cypress Recreation and Community Services Commission was called to order
at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in the Cypress Community Center Conference Room.
PRESENT: Commission Chair Dronkers, Commission Vice Chair Jackson, Commissioners Edwards,
Erbe, Logovii, and Ridgeway
ABSENT: None
Also present, Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services; lan Kokot, Recreation and
Community Services Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of the flag was led by Commission Chair Dronkers.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless extended by the
Commission)
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Minutes — Meeting of May 21, 2024
Commissioner Edwards pointed out that under "Adjournment" it was noted the June 18 meeting is to be
held at the Cypress Senior Center.
It was moved by Commissioner Edwards, and seconded by Commissioner Ridgeway, to approve the
minutes as amended of the regular meeting of May 21, 2024.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Dronkers, Edwards, Erbe, Jackson, Logovii, and Ridgeway
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
2. Review the Recreation and Community Services Strategic plan
The Director provided an overview of the Recreation and Community Services Strategic Plan.
The Commissioners asked questions of staff.
It was moved by Commissioner Erbe, and seconded by Commissioner Ridgeway, to receive and file the
Recreation and Community Services Strategic Plan report.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Dronkers, Edwards, Erbe, Jackson, Logovii, and Ridgeway
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Three minutes per speaker, unless extended by the Commission)
None.
STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSION:
Arnold Cypress Park Update
The Director: vertical construction has begun at site; will be scheduling tour for mid-August with Council,
Commission, and Cypress Girls Softball League.
Joint Meeting with City Council and Recreation Commission — September 9
The Director announced that the Commission will be presenting an annual report to the City Council on
September 9.
Summer Programming
The Director: Summer concerts begin June 21; summer day camp enrollment at maximum capacity.
The Recreation Manager: Challenger Basketball is at capacity with 120 participants.
The Director reported on a sign posted at a street adjacent to Mackay Park restricting parking to only HOA
residents and of the City Attorney stating HOA cannot limit parking.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS:
No reports from Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Commissioner Ridgeway, and seconded by Commissioner Logovii, to adjourn the meeting
at 6:38 p.m. to the regular meeting of July 16, 2024, to be held in the Cypress Community Center
Conference Room at 6:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
SECRETARY TO THE RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAIR OF THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION
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