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Parks commission unanimously recommends four agreements, approves cemetery niche pricing
Summary
The Coeur d'Alene Parks and Recreation Commission on April 14 voted unanimously on four action items and moved each forward with recommendations to the city council or relevant committee.
The Coeur d'Alene Parks and Recreation Commission on April 14 voted unanimously on four action items and moved each forward with recommendations to the city council or relevant committee.
The commission recommended that the city enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with North Idaho College Outdoor Pursuits to expand nontraditional recreation offerings. The commission also recommended renewal of a use agreement with the Coeur d'Alene Umpires Association for officiating services and renewal of a use agreement with the Coeur d'Alene Little League Association for use of Canfield Sports Complex and related fields. Finally, the commission recommended city council approve pricing for two sizes of a custom Millstone art niche to be installed at Forest Cemetery.
Why it matters: Each recommendation authorizes routine partnerships, revenue-sharing or fee-setting the parks department uses to deliver programming and services; the Little League agreement includes a fee schedule and the Millstone pricing will be added to the cemetery fee schedule for future sales.
Details of the votes and motions - North Idaho College Outdoor Pursuits MOU: Motion made by Commissioner Wood; seconded by Commissioner McDowell. The motion to recommend council approve the MOU passed unanimously. The MOU specifies the recreation division will manage registrations, NIC will staff and supply equipment, and the city will collect fees and return 80% to NIC.
- Coeur d'Alene Umpires Association agreement: Motion made by Commissioner McDowell; seconded by Commissioner Hill. The commission recommended council approve a two-year use agreement (02/07/2025–11/30/2027) that treats the Umpires Association as an independent contractor; the motion passed unanimously.
- Coeur d'Alene Little League Association agreement: Motion made by Commissioner Wood; seconded by Commissioner Bakes. The commission recommended renewal of the use agreement covering Canfield Sports Complex and additional fields. The agreement includes a $5,000 fee beginning 2025 with a 5% annual increase and provisions to accept in-kind donations and field maintenance credits; the motion passed unanimously.
- Millstone art niche pricing for Forest Cemetery: Motion made by Commissioner Wood; seconded by Commissioner McGough. The commission recommended city council approve pricing of $3,500 for a 10‑inch‑diameter by 5‑inch‑deep niche (one urn) and $6,500 for a 16‑inch‑diameter by 5‑inch‑deep niche (up to four urns) for the artist-made Millstone Niche; the motion passed unanimously.
Next steps: Each recommendation will be transmitted to the appropriate body for final approval (city council or General Services/Public Works Committee) as noted during the meeting.
