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Home My WebLink AboutDecember 7,2020 Agenda PacketCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA December 7, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. Note: This meeting will be held by web conference.* A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: ___ Ron Eischen ___ Mike Bradbury ___ Ryan Carlson ___ Jeff Yager ___ Shaun Curtin ___ Susan Risher ___ Council Member Melanie Leehy ___ Nalisha Nandkumar, Staff Liaison C. PRESENTATION D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approval of November 2, 2020 minutes. E. AGENDA: 1. Winter Activities F. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENT - 2021 Calendar G. ADJOURNMENT: * To join the Webinar, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84176219037, or dial +1 312-626- 6799 and enter the Webinar ID: 834 4334 1275. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA November 2, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. Note: This meeting was held by web conference.* A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: ___ Ron Eischen ___ Mike Bradbury ___ Ryan Carlson ___ Jeff Yager ___ Shaun Curtin ___ Susan Risher ___ Council Member Melanie Leehy ___ Nalisha Nandkumar, Staff Liaison C. PRESENTATION D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approval of August 3, 2020 minutes. E. AGENDA: 1. Community Garden Survey Results • The commission reviewed the survey regarding community garden expansion and noted that most of the responders to the survey were home owners versus renters, most did not currently have a garden plot, and most were in favor of expansion. The commission also discussed additional amenities to be offered at the garden and how best to communicate them to the public. Based on the results of the survey, the Commissioners voted to support expansion of the community garden plot next spring. This motion will be presented to the City Council. 2. Winter Activities • The Commission discussed possible winter activities in the parks and how to promote community involvement while creating a safe environment during the pandemic. As the City will not be providing a warming house or rink attendants for the 2020-2021 skating season, the commission discussed strategic orientation of existing park amenities to ease donning/doffing of skates and accessing the ice at Curtiss Field and The Grove as well as installation of a timer for public access to lights. The commission also discussed the possibility of installing additional ice rinks at Community Park or Falcon Heights Elementary School. The commission also reviewed feedback from a neighborhood social media discussion board to solicit ideas for winter activities. Suggested activities include: snow sculpture competition, providing a map of area sledding hills, creating a large snow mound for kids to climb on, and creating ski trails around the city. In addition, the commission appealed to the City Administration for information on available funding for the creation and promotion of winter activities as well as recruitment of citizen leaders. F. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENT G. ADJOURNMENT: * To join the Webinar, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84176219037, or dial +1 312-626- 6799 and enter the Webinar ID: 841 7621 9037. ITEM FOR DISCUSSION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Item Winter Activities Descriptions At the November 2, 2020 Parks Commission meeting, staff and Commissioners discussed several ideas around additional winter activities that can be offered to the community and promote physical distancing. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the warming house will not be returning for the 2020- 2021 skating season. The City will provide picnic tables and park benches at Curtiss Field for skaters to change in and out of their skates. Staff has requested quotes for additional picnic tables that will promote physical distancing. The City will also be providing a skating rink at Community Park this season as well. The Commission also discussed ideas including Holiday Light Tour, Snow Sculpture Competition, and use of funding for additional activities. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) -Holiday Light Tour Flyer/Form -Safe Skating Poster Action(s) Requested Staff looking for continued discussion in regards to setting a schedule for the ice rinks (pleasure/hockey use), and additional topics from the November meeting. Meeting Date December 7, 2020 Agenda Item Consent E1 Attachment See below. Submitted By Nalisha Nandkumar, Staff Are you planning on decorating your home with festive holiday decorations? Or looking for a safe and family-friendly activity this winter? We have good news! Falcon Heights will be participating in a Holiday Light Tour! You can submit your address to us here and we will include it on a map. Please submit your address to us by December 14th. The map will will be available starting December 18th. Stay tuned to our weekly newsletter and social media pages for a link to the map! Stay safe and Happy Holidays! Falcon Heights Holiday Light Tour Follow us! City of Falcon Heights Updates provided at falconheights.org RESPONSIBLE USE OF ICE RINK Skate at your own risk, youth under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult There should be no more than 10 skaters on the rink at a timeMaintain a distance of six feet from all skaters Wearing a mask is highly encouraged S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3345678945678910 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 3031 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7141516171819208910111213142122232425262715161718192021 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28293031 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 111415161718192012131415161718 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S12312456789103456789 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 232526272829302425262728293031 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 139101112131415141516171819201617181920212221222324252627 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 30 31 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 182021222324252619202122232425 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL NOVEMBERMAY Environment Commission - 6:30PM Parks Commission - 6:30PM Planning Commission - 7:00 PM DECEMBER City Council Meetings - 7:00PM Council Workshops - 6:30PM CE Commission - 7:00PM JUNE City Holidays 2021 CALENDAR JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH