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MINUTES - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee - 20171130 Town of Aurora Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Thursday, November 30, 2017 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Chair), Councillor Michael Thompson (Vice Chair), Reg Chappell, Juergen Daurer, Richard Doust, Stephen Kimmerer, Eric McCartney, and Brian Trussler Member(s) Absent: None Other Attendees: Councillor Wendy Gaertner, Allan Downey, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Councillor Mrakas relinquished the Chair to Councillor Thompson at 8:37 p.m., during the consideration of New Business Motion No. 1, and resumed the Chair at 8:50 p.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Juergen Daurer Seconded by Richard Doust That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Carried Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 30, 2017 Page 2 of 4 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 3. Receipt of the Minutes Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2017 Moved b y Richard Doust Seconded by Stephen Kimmerer That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 20, 2017, be received for information. Carried 4. Delegations None 5. Matters for Consideration 1. Round Table Discussion Re: Facility Fit for the New Multi-Sport Facility Staff provided an update regarding the proposed new multi-purpose sport facility including an overview of the possible supportable facility types, amenities within each facility, consultation with Sport Aurora, plans for public consultation, and updates on facility design development. The Committee discussed various aspects of the proposed facility types with respect to the growing needs of the Town population, sport tourism, and funding model for the project. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 30, 2017 Page 3 of 4 Moved by Richard Doust Seconded by Reg Chappell 1. That the comments and discussion regarding Facility Fit for the New Multi- Sport Facility be referred to staff for consideration and action as appropriate. Carried 6. Informational Items 2. Extract from Council Meeting of June 13, 2017 Re: Parks and Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2017 Moved by Juergen Daurer Seconded by Reg Chappell 1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of June 13, 2017, regarding the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 20, 2017, be received for information. Carried 7. New Business The Committee and staff discussed and identified the need for additional recreational space, specifically an additional gymnasium within the current facilities. New Business Motion No. 1 Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Richard Doust 1. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That staff investigate the feasibility and costs for a gymnasium at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) within the 2018 budget. Carried Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 30, 2017 Page 4 of 4 Eric McCartney inquired about the education pamphlets regarding pet waste, and staff provided an update. Eric McCartney inquired about the plan to replace subdivision markers, and staff agreed to investigate and report back. 8. Adjournment Moved by Reg Chappell Seconded by Juergen Daurer That the meeting be adjourned at 8:59 p.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by Council at a later meeting.