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Board agrees to advertise $10,000 recreation grant and meet in May to review applications
Summary
The Skagway Recreation Board discussed the municipal $10,000 recreation allocation, confirmed the application window runs through June 30, asked staff to advertise the opportunity and agreed to schedule a May meeting (targeting May 7) to review submissions ahead of the deadline.
Board members discussed how to allocate a municipally appropriated $10,000 recreation fund and agreed to publicize the application process and meet in early May to review submissions.
Why it matters: Timely notice and a scheduled review will allow local groups to apply and potentially receive funds before summer events.
During discussion a board member proposed dedicating the $10,000 to ice-rink improvements. Recreation Director Jason Burag explained the board "recommend[s] which request should be funded" but the Assembly makes the final appropriation; he also confirmed applications are accepted through June 30. Burag offered to create a flyer advertising the grant and suggested the board set an early meeting to review initial submissions so the Assembly could act quickly if needed.
Board members and staff agreed to try to schedule a meeting in early May and suggested May 7 as a target date; the director said he would contact municipal scheduling staff and circulate contact information for arranging use of the Assembly chambers. Members also noted that awarding funds before the June 30 final application date is procedurally acceptable as long as the board's recommendation and subsequent assembly action are documented; the director said the Assembly retains final approval.
Ending: The board instructed the director to advertise the grant opportunity and to work with staff to set a May meeting to review applications so awards can be recommended in time for summer programs.
