The Edwardsville Recreation, Arts and Special Events Board met at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 5.
The Recreation, Arts and Special Events Board makes recommendations to the corporate authorities concerning matters pertaining to acquisition, development, improvement and management of parks and playgrounds. The board shall also evaluate the need for improvement and extension thereof, the need and feasibility of additional recreation, art and event facilities and methods of financing the same. The board shall also establish standards and procedures for the development, implementation, and scheduling of Recreation, Arts, Cultural activities and Special Events activities and programs while integrating a wide range of public art into and throughout the city.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Edwardsville Recreation, Arts and Special Events Board:
Recreation, Arts & Special Events
Board Meeting Agenda
7/5/2016
5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL
1) Call to Order
2) Minutes read from May 3, 2016
3) Events & Facilities Request
a. Geen LYFE Network: Rally for Climate Justice – 8/13/16
b. Global Brew: Oktoberfest – 9/17/16
c. Project Restore: Halloween Dog Costume Contest – 10/15/16
d. American Legion Post 199: Veteran’s Day Parade – 11/11/16
4) Recreation Report
a. Summer Sports Update
b. Position Vacancy
5) Program Report
a. ESCAPE
b. Flying For Kids Report
c. Arts in the Park
d. Pool Flyer
e. Fishing Derby Report
6) Other Business
a. Leon Corlew Park
b. Better Place to Play Campaign