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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRCMin_95Oct19• Minutes Parks anc~ Recreation ~omnlission October 19th, 195 Present Jackie Benson Greg Scheafer Steve Schugel Carol Wiesberg Nancy Wickhem -Chair and Secretary Carol Kriegler -Parks and .Recreation Director John Hustad -Council Liaison Absent Morrie .Nicholson Guest • Nan Knutson Community Playroom Program The community playroom is scheduled to open for its second season on October 30th. Last spring a survey was sent to all Families that had visited the playroom, requesting feedback regarding many areas of the program and asking for suggestions on how the playroom might be improved. Nan Knutson and Carol Kriegler provided additional background information, the commission reviewed the survey again, and discussed changes to the program for this season. The following changes have been made: • New playroom dates :Monday and Friday AM, Tuesday evening. • New playroom hours: 9:30 - 12:00 am, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. • Fee reduction : $2:00 per child or $3.00 per family. • Passes will be available again this year, price will reflect the reduced rate. • There will remain a .four child per adult maximum. The city supported the playroom with $1200.00 to start. These funds are • almost gone. It is anticipated that the playroom will be self supporting this year, with .any profits being _invested back into the playroom Other topics discussed included the possibility of investing in one new "Big Toy" each year to keep things feeling new, opening up to more staff to increase staff flexibility, and changes to staff wages. There will be an open house on November 4th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Park Ordinance .Enforcement The commission discussed current park ordinances and possible enforcement options. The St. Anthony Police department vigorously enforces the no alcohol ordnance but wants more input on how the city would like to handle more minor violations such as pets or golfing. The commission discussion focused on dogs since that seems to be the most chronic violation. City employees are not required to approach a violator. Some park neighbors and city workers that have given verbal reminders to violators have been harassed. The commission was not reviewing the actual ordinances, but rather discussing various methods on enforcement. The commission suggested inviting Police Chief Engstrom to a future meeting to get more information about using verbal and or written warnings etc. The possibility signage was also discussed. • Park Satellites The question was raised about early removal of park Satellites, particularly in Community Park. The Satellites cost $70.00 per month, are in place for the summer, and have been an attraction to vandals. The commission will look into the feasibility of providing longer coverage for next season. Falcon Heights School Site Imgrovcments Carol Krieger updated the commission on the Falcon Heights School Site Improvements. • Construction caused more turf damage than expected. At the next city council meeting Carol will request approval for complete sod replacement. • Equipment is taking longer than expected, However it will be installed on the day it arrives. • School district owns and is responsible for the risk associated with the park. The city will perform maintenance at the site, and will do yearly inspections and will correct problems.