Members Present:

* NEXT MEETING SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2006

Roll Call of Board Members

Present = X behind name
Jerry Baerg	X	Ron Evan		Todd Marten	X
Bert Brinks	X	Rick Fleming	X	Bob Miller
Marv Dandurand	X	Paul Gaspar	X	Candy Mortenson-Klimpel	X
Jon Dickerman	X	Paul Johns	X	Dan Olson	X
Kris Erickson	X	Jack Lauer	X	Leonard Woelfel	X

Visitor(s): Ken Ambrose

Meeting called to order by Leonard Woelfel at 7:20 PM.

Topic	Discussion	Action Plan
Treasurer’s Report Jerry B.	· Majority of income from United Way donation received. City of North Mankato donated 10% of Gambling Funds. Player registrations were the largest part of the March expenses as expected. · Largest portion of expenses was to MYSA for registrations fees. 2 coaches were reimbursed for clinics/courses. Jerry B. is now eligible to notarize documents for the club. Also, there were publicity expenses for summer registration (radio).	Recommended to leave any player names off the report. Motion to approve report by Paul J. and seconded by Dan O., motion carried.
Secretary’s Report Candy MK.	· March minutes reviewed without corrections.	Motion to approve minutes by Rick F. and seconded by Marv D., motion carried.
Southwest District Representative Todd M.	· No SW meeting and therefore no report.
V.P. Administrative Paul G.	· New competitive uniforms can be picked up at Scheel’s as stated in original letter about new uniforms and how to order. Late uniform orders can be submitted directly at Scheel’s and will print the name on the jersey. · The new store is now open as of April 1. They are keeping uniforms, MUSC soccer apparel, and expanding soccer equipment in new store.
Registrar Kris E.	· Rosters completed and waiting for coaches to complete consent forms.	There are a couple of teams that could use a few more players.
V.P. Development Jon D.	· Report given about World Class Coaching seminar that Jon D. attended February 24-26, 2006. · Planning a coach’s meeting and establishing a group email list. · Will plan to use MSU, Mankato trainers this summer again for coach development and pay as a per diem. · Bethany Soccer Clinic (for coach and player development) held today, April 9 with coaches Gustavus Adolphus, MSU, Mankato, Bethany, and Martin Luther colleges and other recognized H.S. coaches.	U16 Boys team is need of a coach. U18 Girls coach will not be available until mid May. Attendance was fair with 27 participants. It was felt in general, the clinic was a good first time clinic (location and date).
V.P. League Play Marv D.	· Finalizing teams with Kris E.
Fundraising/Publicity Dan O./Bob M.	· Planning spring road Adopt-a-Highway.	Date is tentatively planed for the 4^th weekend in April. There will be an educational video prior to the activity.
Rec Plus Bert B./Rick F.	· Saturday, June 10 will be SoccerFest at Land of Memories. There will be a wedding celebration that day at 4:30PM which means the Floyd Robert building will be in use all day. Play schedule is pending. · SoccerFest registration fees proposed. · Rec and Rec Plus teams established, however, some teams may need to align with St. Peter and Lake Crystal teams to have enough players and teams for games. Most games will be Friday and Saturdays and possibly a few Tuesdays and Thursdays.	The plan is not to play on fields too close to the building. SoccerFest should be over by 4 PM. Parking space next to the Frisbee Field may be used if needed as a last resort. Paul G. made a motion to accept 2006 SoccerFest registration fees as proposed and seconded by Paul J.; motion carried.
Old Business · Referee Fees Rick F.	· Proposed fees for 2006 reviewed. These are from the projected fees determined in 2004 with gradual increases per year.	Marv D. made a motion to accept the 2006-2007 fees and seconded by Candy MK; motion carried. Rick F. will adjust the SoccerFest tournament referee fees since games are shorter.
Old Business ·Field Painting Jack L.	It is estimated the painters will work approximately 10 hours a week. The applicant must be 18 years or younger if with an adult. Applicant must have a vehicle to pull utility trailer. Able to mark, paint, and line mow 3 fields at least once a week from May 1 to July 21 (12 weeks). · MUSC will provide paint, CO2, mower, and paint machine. Employee will provide mower gas and truck/trailer transportation. · At LOM, no fields beyond #5 field can be used because of the current drainage ditch project. It is recommended to use the remaining fields similar to last year to reduce confusion with directions.	Jack L. has submitted a want ad for a field painter in the “Star” and “Home Magazine”. It is recommended the contract include commitment for 12 weeks and MUSC not responsible for injury. Payment will be done installment of every 2 weeks. Todd M. made a motion to pay employee(s) $160.00 every 2 weeks and no matter if 1 or 2 people are hired. Rick F. seconded the motion; motion carried. It is estimated this will be over 12 weeks for a total of $960.00 (10 hours a week).
Old Business ·Marketing MUSC Candy MK	· Jim R. presented powerpoint presentation at Community Services Wednesday, March 15. The presentation was allowed to extend beyond 10 minutes for questions and answers. It includes the history, program offered, number of youth participants, and space needed for soccer fields.	Candy MK and Jim R. completed the powerpoint presentation and it was emailed to the Board. Others may use it in the future.
New Business ·Fields	· District 77 Dakota Meadows Middle School (DMMS) has renewed interest in developing the fields for soccer using the same design as presented by Jim R. last month and discussed 2 summers ago. This is a development of 4 fields. There will be no baseball fields because of the proximity of Caswell Park (across the street). The development will begin this summer and will be ready for use by Fall 2007. · MUSC is committed to field development to the District 77 in an equitable approach.	Paul G. made a motion for MUSC to fund the DMMS field development (4 fields) with contribution of $40,000.00 or approximately $10,000.00 per field. Motion seconded by Jerry B.; motion carried.
New Business ·Field Site	· Jerry B. stated he was made aware of land next to Dakota Meadows Middle School and owned by the Evangelical Covenant church in North Mankato. It is the back 5 acres (of 17 acres) owned by the church and there are no current plans to develop it in the next 10 years.	MUSC board approved for Jerry B. to continue to monitor the situation as the church proceeds with planning.
New Business ·Age Group Coordinators	· Marv D. and Jon D. will assign Age Group Coordinators (MUSC Board Representatives) for the summer season.

Topic

Discussion

Action Plan

Treasurer’s Report

Jerry B.

· Majority of income from United Way donation received. City of North Mankato donated 10% of Gambling Funds. Player registrations were the largest part of the March expenses as expected.

· Largest portion of expenses was to MYSA for registrations fees. 2 coaches were reimbursed for clinics/courses. Jerry B. is now eligible to notarize documents for the club. Also, there were publicity expenses for summer registration (radio).

Recommended to leave any player names off the report.

Motion to approve report by Paul J. and seconded by Dan O., motion carried.

Secretary’s Report

Candy MK.

· March minutes reviewed without corrections.

Motion to approve minutes by Rick F. and seconded by Marv D., motion carried.

Southwest District Representative

Todd M.

· No SW meeting and therefore no report.

V.P. Administrative

Paul G.

· New competitive uniforms can be picked up at Scheel’s as stated in original letter about new uniforms and how to order. Late uniform orders can be submitted directly at Scheel’s and will print the name on the jersey.

· The new store is now open as of April 1. They are keeping uniforms, MUSC soccer apparel, and expanding soccer equipment in new store.

Registrar

Kris E.

· Rosters completed and waiting for coaches to complete consent forms.

There are a couple of teams that could use a few more players.

V.P. Development

Jon D.

· Report given about World Class Coaching seminar that Jon D. attended February 24-26, 2006.

· Planning a coach’s meeting and establishing a group email list.

· Will plan to use MSU, Mankato trainers this summer again for coach development and pay as a per diem.

· Bethany Soccer Clinic (for coach and player development) held today, April 9 with coaches Gustavus Adolphus, MSU, Mankato, Bethany, and Martin Luther colleges and other recognized H.S. coaches.

U16 Boys team is need of a coach. U18 Girls coach will not be available until mid May.

Attendance was fair with 27 participants. It was felt in general, the clinic was a good first time clinic (location and date).

V.P. League Play

Marv D.

· Finalizing teams with Kris E.

Fundraising/Publicity

Dan O./Bob M.

· Planning spring road Adopt-a-Highway.

Date is tentatively planed for the 4^th weekend in April. There will be an educational video prior to the activity.

Rec Plus

Bert B./Rick F.

· Saturday, June 10 will be SoccerFest at Land of Memories. There will be a wedding celebration that day at 4:30PM which means the Floyd Robert building will be in use all day. Play schedule is pending.

· SoccerFest registration fees proposed.

· Rec and Rec Plus teams established, however, some teams may need to align with St. Peter and Lake Crystal teams to have enough players and teams for games. Most games will be Friday and Saturdays and possibly a few Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The plan is not to play on fields too close to the building. SoccerFest should be over by 4 PM. Parking space next to the Frisbee Field may be used if needed as a last resort.

Paul G. made a motion to accept 2006 SoccerFest registration fees as proposed and seconded by Paul J.; motion carried.

Old Business

· Referee Fees

Rick F.

· Proposed fees for 2006 reviewed. These are from the projected fees determined in 2004 with gradual increases per year.

Marv D. made a motion to accept the 2006-2007 fees and seconded by Candy MK; motion carried.

Rick F. will adjust the SoccerFest tournament referee fees since games are shorter.

Old Business

·Field Painting

Jack L.

It is estimated the painters will work approximately 10 hours a week. The applicant must be 18 years or younger if with an adult. Applicant must have a vehicle to pull utility trailer. Able to mark, paint, and line mow 3 fields at least once a week from May 1 to July 21 (12 weeks).

· MUSC will provide paint, CO2, mower, and paint machine. Employee will provide mower
gas and truck/trailer transportation.

· At LOM, no fields beyond #5 field can be used because of the current drainage ditch project. It is recommended to use the remaining fields similar to last year to reduce confusion with directions.

Jack L. has submitted a want ad for a field painter in the “Star” and “Home Magazine”.

It is recommended the contract include commitment for 12 weeks and MUSC not responsible for injury. Payment will be done installment of every 2 weeks. Todd M. made a motion to pay employee(s) $160.00 every 2 weeks and no matter if 1 or 2 people are hired. Rick F. seconded the motion; motion carried. It is estimated this will be over 12 weeks for a total of $960.00 (10 hours a week).

Old Business

·Marketing MUSC

Candy MK

· Jim R. presented powerpoint presentation at Community Services Wednesday, March 15. The presentation was allowed to extend beyond 10 minutes for questions and answers. It includes the history, program offered, number of youth participants, and space needed for soccer fields.

Candy MK and Jim R. completed the powerpoint presentation and it was emailed to the Board. Others may use it in the future.

New Business

·Fields

· District 77 Dakota Meadows Middle School (DMMS) has renewed interest in developing the fields for soccer using the same design as presented by Jim R. last month and discussed 2 summers ago. This is a development of 4 fields. There will be no baseball fields because of the proximity of Caswell Park (across the street). The development will begin this summer and will be ready for use by Fall 2007.

· MUSC is committed to field development to the District 77 in an equitable approach.

Paul G. made a motion for MUSC to fund the DMMS field development (4 fields) with contribution of $40,000.00 or approximately $10,000.00 per field. Motion seconded by Jerry B.; motion carried.

New Business

·Field Site

· Jerry B. stated he was made aware of land next to Dakota Meadows Middle School and owned by the Evangelical Covenant church in North Mankato. It is the back 5 acres (of 17 acres) owned by the church and there are no current plans to develop it in the next 10 years.

MUSC board approved for Jerry B. to continue to monitor the situation as the church proceeds with planning.

New Business

·Age Group Coordinators

· Marv D. and Jon D. will assign Age Group Coordinators (MUSC Board Representatives) for the summer season.

MUSC Secretary: Candy Mortenson-Klimpel

Date: 4/9/2006 adjourned at 9:20 PM.