HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.3.22 Joint MinutesCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Joint Meeting- Virtual
Parks & Recreation Commission
Community Engagement Commission
MINUTES
January 3, 2022 at 6:30 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:35 PM
B. ROLL CALL:
Eischen_X_ Bradbury__X_ Carlson__
Yager__X_ Curtin___ LaCasse_X__
Cooley-Kistler_X__ LaDouceur_X__
Ebbesen__X_ Locke__X_ Campbell__X_
COUNCIL LIAISON:
Andrews_X_
Mayor Gustafson_X_
STAFF PRESENT:
Thammavongsa__X_
Pavek_X_
C. PRESENTATION:
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
E. DISCUSSION:
1. Finalize the Winter Event
- All commissioners agreed that the event should be held on Saturday, February 12
from 1-3 pm at the Community Park.
- The commissioners discussed having multiple bonfires to help promote social
distancing at the event, and including hay bails for seating.
- Some expressed concerns with the rising number of covid cases. It could be difficult
to social distance in the horse and carriage rides. If the event needs to be cancelled,
would the city get its money back? Commissioners asked Pavek to call Roselawn
Stables and ask what their cancellation policy is before deciding.
- Some expressed the need to prioritize activities/games for children at the event.
Thammavongsa stated that the recreation programming could be used and small
prizes could be provided to the winners. Commissioners liked the idea of “Falcon
Heights Winter Olympics for Kids”.
- If providing horse-drawn carriage rides was not an option, a dog parade and snow
sculpture contest could also be coordinated. Commissioners noted it would be fun
for residents to bring their dogs to the park in their festive winter gear and vote on
“best dressed”.
- Commissioners asked staff to look into whether the following ideas would be
feasible:
o Yard games
o Scavenger hunt/decorated trail
o Luminary walk
o Ice skate & cross-country ski rental
o Food truck (to help promote local restaurants)
- General consensus that snowshoe rental, smores, and hot chocolate should be
provided as was done in past winter events
F. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENT
G. ADJOURNMENT: 7:35 PM