Intergovernmental Parks Work Group Agenda 10-13-21

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more users it did but a stain on the trail systems especially for maintenance. Since they don't offer restrooms or have trash cans they didn't have those types of issues and where they did have portalets they simply removed them; but are planning on adding them back soon. They also purchased 60 acres adjacent to Brumley off University Station Rd and are planning on adding a parking area to make a southern entrance. • Kim- (ENO River) ENO was pretty similar to TLC. They opened Confluence Natural Area 7 days a week as opposed to weekends in response to the increased need. With only one part time staff person who helps manage 7000 ac in their response they ramped up their volunteers and trained them virtually did a lot of individual or pod trail work and keep their restrooms closed. • Bill (UNC) UNC- in person programed started this semester every one filled to capacity. They are events and activities like zip lines corn hole competitions and fitness programs using guidelines. He stressed that the demand is out there and he phrased all out for keeping trails etc. opened. No one else spoke Dave phrased everyone keeping to schedule. One of long standing the ground rules of the group is starting and ending the meeting on time. This was because many of the group had 7:30 meetings to attend. 4. Future Meeting Topics • Dave added the request from Pam Hemminger's on the meeting date/time change. Historically it has always been the second Wednesdays originally quarterly and then changed to a twice a year format. Dave offered to put a doddle poll out there. (It was pointed out that we may still need to meet virtually) Meeting topics • Amy- Connectivity as it been a topic in the past. Dave mentioned it had but it had been awhile and gave a quick overview of past topics • Stephanie- Climate crisis and what we can do within our jurisdictions to bring parks and recreation space in alignment with climate goals. Would be a good idea to attend or participate. • Dave- Social Justice • Stephanie—when we passed Master aging plan a couple years ago and we looks at ways to support to that plan. She suggested that Anita present the racial equity plan once complete to see what ways this group could support the recommendations that come out of that plan Anita said it might be ready by October and that would be timely. Expand the school boards relationship to have discussions to use curriculum quality control. Or even jobs or sustainability classes within our curriculum. • If anyone has any other later thoughts email Dave or Marabeth • Bill- enjoyed the tour of sportspelx • Marabeth —reminded everyone needs to update their info on their interactive maps. • Robb- wanted to highlight accessibility on trails and all of our parks. • Marabeth- Aging would like to highlight different parks on the lobby monitors. If you have videos they can use please let us know. • Dave—we will send out a doddle poll on next meeting dates and times. Jean- keep our original date in reserve. • Stephanie- maybe keep the date and shift the time earlier Dave asked if a 4:30 or 5 would work. And there were a few folks who said it wouldn't work. • Phil- please keep one or two updates from each jurisdiction on the agenda. • Anita-Wanted everyone to know Orange County Health dept. will help with event or reservation review. • Dion- as a closing remark please give themselves grace for doing the best they can. • Dave we will see you in October. 5. Adjournment 7pm.