Subcommittees
The Parks Board houses two subcommittees that meet outside of regularly monthly meetings. Members of the public can volunteer on these committees as non-board members.
Recreational Facilities & Trails Subcommittee
- Management and oversight of all parks and recreational facilities including playgrounds, ball parks, tennis courts, restroom facilities, etc.
- Coordination with recreational associations (baseball, softball, soccer) and other groups who routinely use city parks
- Review and draft park/trail ordinances
- Maintain relations with civic organizations who help maintain parks (Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis)
- Coordinate trail funding and development, including pursuing easements and agreements
- Identify weeds along trails and in parks
- Accounting oversight and grant assistance
Contact head of committee: Bryan Romeijn, bryanromeijn@hotmail.com
Trees and Bees Subcommittee
- Create and update tree management plan for City
- Maintain Tree City USA status
- Maintain Bee City USA status
- Maintain inventory of trees and identifying tree maintenance needs
- Coordinate pruning and planting workshops, outreach and education
- Accounting oversight & grant assistance
Contact head of committee: Tootsie Schrowe, tschrowe@gmail.com