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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Mayor's Fitness Council - 07/12/2012Mayor's Fitness Council Minutes from Thursday, July 12, 2012 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call of Members Present Wade Spenst Judy Lapointe Rick Haley Scott Elliff Megan Allen No Present Kimberly Cook Christopher Carlile Dr. Charles Campbell (called) Staff Stacie A. Talbert Angela Gonzalez Rodney Brown Elizabeth Feeney Neil Winchester (called) Brandon Johnson Raquel Richardson Grete McBath III. Approval of Minutes and Absences of June 14, 2012— Stacie forgot to bring them, will bring in August IV. Public Comment Rick Haley — use of WestGuth Park during the weekends Rodney Bronw —Tri Club workshop and TAAF Triathlon V. Business for Discussion with Possible Action: A. Development of MFC 5K Run and Walk • Discussion /Presentation by Rodney (see handout) • Proposed for March 2013, Sponsorships, hire a race director to coordinate • There was discussion about MFC ability to make money — solution partner with non - profit umbrella to collect funds for a small percentage • Motion to move forward with coordination and olanninR of event. Grete motioned. Rick second. All in favor • Rodney will get in contact with Stacie to get the ball rolling B. Corpus Christi Paddle Prix and Rally • Stacie announced that Destination Bayfront has decided to reschedule Play in the Park Day to Sept 29 so that date would not be available for the Prix; asked for commitment from MFC to help run and coordinate the event first weekend of November and without commitment the Parks and Recreation Department would assume the coordinating duties but would postpone to a later time next year • Discussion about this event being suggested by Mayor Joe and needing to continue while he is in office and to give people another alternative for exercise • Wade suggested moving event to marina (behind break water) and partnering with Destination Bayfront's event • Motion to host event on September 29 in conlunction with Destination Bayfront's event; if not feasible due to logistics, host event along Nueces River on November 3. Scott motioned; Judy second. All in favor. C. Discussion of Partnership Tiers • Grete introduced Event and Program Partnership Program Draft application and cover letter • Subcommittee recommended moving forward with this tier first (instead of all including business, individuals) • Scott reminded committee that initially all partnerships and grants were limited to non profits to protect MFC from people, events, organization who did not have the structure to live up agreements and /or might cast a negative light on the MFC. There was follow up discussion that limiting partnerships to non - profit might prevent MFC from developing valuable partnerships. March 8, 2012 Stacie suggested MFC guard against this by scrutinizing /evaluating profit status during review of applications. • MFC will review application and cover letter and return comments to Stacie at or before the August meeting. • Motion to approve the Event and Program Partnership Program as the initial partnership tier with intent to expand to individuals and business /organizations in the future. Elizabeth motioned. Megan second. All in favor. D. Review and Possible Approval of MFC logo • New design favored but MFC would like to see some of the wording rearranged. • Stacie will talk to Monica and get other options & bring back in August • No action taken. E. Approval of Additional Staff Liaison from Planning Department • No discussion • Motion for approval by Rick. Elizabeth second. All in Favor. VI. Chairman's Report • Wade presented three web designs submitted by McCleod Creative. Committee chose design that included clear images of people working out, the sun. Wade and Stacie will work with Monica to start providing content and get a bar /section added for sponsors. • Angela and Wade made plans to meet with KIII to discuss revamping of Be SAFE from diabetes and the MFC topic list. VII. Staff Liaison's Report • CHANGE Surveys — Intern and MFC Assistance • Brandon stated he had most surveys complete or scheduled but was lacking contact with Valero and Kindred. Megan agreed to get a survey completed by Texas A &M CC. Elizabeth agreed to help Brandon get in touch with Valero. • Will bring survey results and summary to MFC in August • Update on Community Action Plan Goals will need to be updated in August. Bond 2012 packages will be presented to city council. First package includes no tax increase and only streets — MFC needs to lobby and support Complete Street bond language. Other packages will include park /hike and bike stuff but will require tax increase. Will need to consider campaign to get bonds passed at next meeting. VIII. Identify agenda items to be placed on next agenda • American Heart Association presentation • Change survey results and summary • CAP update for NRPA • 2012 Bond Strategies IX. Adjourn 1:10 pm Adjournment during liaison report due to lack of quorum.