Maryville city manager reviews Hughes Fieldhouse agreement with MPR board

Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel reviewed the Hughes Fieldhouse agreement with members of the Maryville Park and Recreation board during their regular meeting on November 1.

The agreement between Northwest Missouri State University and the city of Maryville allows MPR and public use of the fieldhouse for certain activities. The agreement can be reviewed on an annual basis.

Discussion on the fieldhouse was also part of several departmental reports during the meeting. Recreation Supervisor Shelly Hersh said they are working on the check-in process for walkers in the fieldhouse so Maryville Community Center members can swipe their cards when entering the facility. MCC Supervisor Kaley Coulter announced hours for MCC members at the fieldhouse are 6 am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday. MPR Director Jeff Stubblefield reported the tourism committee has met and discussed the agreement as well.

In other business, the board approved the October minutes and the financial reports.

Staff reports

Recreation Coordinator Kristy McClain:

• Fall soccer finished with 241 participants and 118 players have signed up for spring. The program was short on volunteers, so two individuals were hired and paid a coaching stipend. There were also issues with getting officials, so MPR coordinated with the high school soccer program to a 50/50 split on payment, with half going to the official and the other half going to the MHS booster fund.

• Futsal, for third to ninth grades, will start on January 6 with registration running from November 26 to December 14.

• A soccer clinic will be held with the Northwest women’s soccer team in February and March. Registration begins on January 28.

Recreation Coordinator Monica Ottman:

• Youth volleyball has begun and participation is slightly down with 94 participants compared to 102 last year.

• Youth and adult basketball leagues begin this month.

• Inventory has been completed and requests for bids for new equipment will be sent out on November 18 with orders being placed in the spring.

Hersh:

• Work has begun on streamlining processes and developing training manuals to assist front desk staff in customer service, as well as creating how programming is presented by making a standard format.

• The final audit from the finance department has been received and final reports are being cross checked and confirmed.

Event and Marketing Manager Jordyn Swalley:

• The Halloween dance had 161 in attendance. Staff will evaluate policies to address some behavior issues that result from this age group.

• The Christmas craft fair on November 17 is at capacity.

• Work on the 2019 brochure for sponsorships and activity guides has begun.

• The spring internship request was sent to NWMSU.

• Recent grant applications have included a run program for kids to combat obesity in low income communities and the Rickard Trust for Fit Court equipment.

Coulter:

• Attendance for October was 6,905.

• Staff has tried out some new cardio equipment and are getting bids.

• Information on the New Year’s Challenge has gone out.

Facility Maintenance Supervisor Steve Griffith:

• Work has included the shake shop area, which will become a stretching area with carpet squares and plans to install a bottle refill drinking fountain closer to the area.

• A local lighting company was contacted regarding replacing the lights in the parking lot with LEDs.

• The tread-climber is fixed and running.

• An additional member of the cleaning crew has been hired to work part-time.

• An estimate was received to make the handicapped doors at the front door and restrooms more convenient for guests.

Parks Maintenance Supervisor Kavin Dew:

• The mowing and trimming has slowed down and concrete/caulk work at the pool is being done.

• He and Tyler Peve are going to attempt to pass the certified playground inspection test.

Stubblefield:

• The MCC hosted an all-employee meeting and managers discussed objectives for their departments.

• Working to prioritize items and utilize facilities, beginning a strategy of the master plan and strengthening and developing partnerships.

The board approved to enter closed session for the purpose of litigation.

The next regular meeting will be held on December 6.