09.12.23 FINAL HR Meeting MinutesHEALTH AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
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1. ROLL CALL
Present- Committee Members: Committee Chair Kevin Hyatt and Committee Members Lisa Post, and Pam Warren
(virtual)
Staff: Recreation Director Michael Labagh, Aquatics Superintendent Kacy Carmichael, Recreation Services
Superintendent Jerrica Miller and Recreation Programs Supervisor Luke Herron
Absent- Committee Vice Chair Pat Nolan, Committee Members Nancy Tashman and Kathy Ryan, Councilor RJ
Andrade, Councilor Ruth Stanley
Committee Chair Kevin Hyatt opened the meeting at 10:07a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Committee Member Lisa Post motioned to approve the agenda, Recreation Programs Supervisor Luke Herron
seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Committee Chair Kevin Hyatt declared the agenda approved.
3. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2023 MEETING MINUTES
Committee Member Lisa Post made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting and Committee
Chair Kevin Hyatt seconded the motion and declared the minutes approved.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were made.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1 Recreation Department Update
Recreation Direction Michael Labagh provided the Committee an update on the busy summer and admissions numbers.
July was an extremely busy month with visitors in town and lots of special events. The Avon Recreation Center will be
closing for a maintenance shutdown the first week of October. This has been communicated to members via email and
memberships have already been prorated. Upcoming events include the Pumpkin Fun Run on October 21, School’s
Out Camps and Kid’s Swim Night Out the second Friday of every month starting November 10. This is an opportunity
for parents to have a date night and have the kids swim, complete crafts, watch a movie and socialize. Drop-in Sports
begin October 16. Recreation Director Michael Labagh shared the schedules for upcoming Pickleball, Volleyball, Futsal
and Basketball.
Next he provided a general update for Aquatics. Now that summer is over our swim teams are absorbing Eagle-
Vail swimmers into our Recreational team. Swim Lessons are well attended on Tuesday/Thursday evenings and
Saturday mornings. First Aid/CPR/AED classes on September 26, October 24 and November 5. A Lifeguard class
coming up November 10-12 and a Babysitter’s Training is scheduled for October 9, hoping to fill all 10 spots. In
general, Recreation staff are staying busy and there is not really an “off-season” anymore.
The Committee did not have any questions or input.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
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5.2 La Zona Planning Project Update
Recreation Director Michael Labagh provided an update about La Zona options 1, 2 and 4. The initial estimated cost
was $15.3 million dollars, but with amended conceptual designs brought the cost down to $11.1 million dollars. The
new spa would go where the patio is currently, the new weight room is a little smaller and building on top of the new
weight room would be a functional fitness area, a small office, an ADA compliant single stall restroom, and storage
closet. The spin bikes would move upstairs, and the Spin room would become office space and meeting area for
administrative staff. The multi-use child area will look different requiring a small restroom, and furniture that can be
moved out of the way so the room can be used for programs and meetings during the day.
The Town is working on prioritizing the Capital Improvement Plans this evening, Tuesday September 12, 2023, at
the Town Council meeting. Another project for Aquatics is to replace the concrete pool deck, which ideally would be
paired up with the addition of the new spa.
The Committee had no questions or comments.
5.3 Eaglebend Pocket Park Transformation Project Update
Recreation Director Michael Labagh provided an update on the Eaglebend Pocket Park, the small park at the end of
Eaglebend Drive. The first community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 13, 2023 to engage the public
and increase awareness about the project. Recreation Director Michael Labagh explained the timeline for this project
and that updates can be found on the website under current Town initiatives.
The Committee had no questions or comments.
5.4 2024 Proposed Recreation Department Goals
Recreation Director Michael Labagh presented the proposed Recreation Department goals for 2024 including:
developing a sponsorship plan, creating a scholarship program, formalizing active older adult programming,
completion of the Eaglebend Pocket Park Transformation Project, Saddleridge Pocket Park community
engagement and redesign, redeveloping the mission and vision statement for the Recreation Department, and
finishing the Recreation Center Expansion Designs.
The Committee commented/inquired:
A. Committee Chair Kevin Hyatt stated that it all sounds great.
a. Recreation Director Michael Labagh thanked Kevin for his comments.
6. Other Business and Committee Members
The Committee had no additional business items.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
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FUTURE AGENDAS
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
• La Zona Planning Project Update
• Eaglebend Pocket Park Transformation Project Update
• Recreation Department Cost Recovery and Program Subsidy Plan
7. ADJOURNMENT
Committee Member Lisa Post motioned to adjourn, and Committee Chair Kevin Hyatt seconded the motion. Committee
Chair Kevin Hyatt declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted by
Kacy Carmichael
Aquatics Superintendent