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Date: November 6, 2006
To: Parks & Recreation Commission
From: Lisa Abernathy, Recreation Supervisor
Re: November 13, 2006, Meeting
Enclosed is the agenda for the November Commission meeting along with the minutes from the October's
meeting. Please come with your selection of questions or final thoughts on the Comprehensive Plan Survey
~~ questions you were given at the previous meeting, we will be finali~ir-g the,questions:and set a timeline. for
imp#ementin;g the: survey. We will be meeting at City Hall at our regular time 6:30pm.
If'any of you have any questions or are unable to attend the meeting please contact Lisa. You can reach-Lisa at:
(651,) 792-7616 or Abernathy@ci.falcon-heights.mn.us.
Minutes
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City of Falcon Heights, Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
October 9, 2006
6:30PM
Meeting Chair. Chuck Long
Minutes By. Lisa Abernathy
Presenfi Pamela Harris, Greg Hoag, Chuck Long, Lisa Abernathy, Gene Ozasky, ,
Jim Evans, Annie Green, Pat Dolan
Absent: Paula Mielke
1. Meeting called to order 6:30 PM
• 2. Approval of agenda
Motion made by Ozasky and seconded by all.
Hoag reminded the Commission that due to a lack of a quorum last month the
group conducted a discussion on agenda items that will be covered in this
meeting.
3. Approval of minutes June 12, 2006 Meeting
Motion made by Green and seconded by all.
4. Staff Report
Recreation Update
Abernathy reported that the Fall Soccer program is in full swing with three
more classes left. Abernathy also reported that the Adult Yoga sessions will
soon becoming to an end so dates are being set for the next session. Also in
the works is developing a Mommy and Me Yoga class or Parent Child Yoga
class in which parents can experience Yoga with their child and take home
ideas or poses to practice. Yoga instructor Karen Rajcic Favazza has also
brought forth the idea of possibly holding a Yoga workshop shop for either
adults or kids just to expose more people to the programs and provide more
• information on Yoga. Upcoming programs or events are open gym, community
playroom, Dead of Winter preparations and the hiring of rink attendants.
Hoag reported to the Commission that this will be his last meeting as he will be
leaving Falcon Heights for a job as the Public Works Director for the City of
• Arden Hills. Hoag said it was a hard decision to make but feels that this is the
time to move in his career and Arden Hills is an excellent job not to pass on.
Long on behalf of the Commission thanked Hoag for all is dedication and hard
work the past couple years and that he will be missed.
5. Dead of Winter Event
Abernathy asked the Commission on their thoughts on which date the City's
winter event should be changed to. Ozasky asked whether or not the dates of
the St. Paul Winter Carnival had been found and if the two dates we had
would conflict with their event. Abernathy reported that the St. Paul Carnival
ends February 4th so out of the two dates only one would be at the same time.
Green recommended we go with holding the event January 28th due because
there would not be football and yet close to the date it has been held in the
past. The Commission a~reed with Green so the 2007 Dead of Winter will be
held Sunday, January 28 h. Abernathy also asked if anyone had any renaming
ideas. Long recommended we turn to the public in the renaming of the event,
conduct a contest of sort and offer a prize if their name is chosen. Abernathy
thought maybe we should do a quick poll on if people even want it changed. A
quick poll could be set up on our website much like the Environment
Commission's garden poll. At the next Park Commission meeting the results
would give us an idea on whether or not we should rename the Dead of Winter
• event. Hoag recommended that we come up with a improved hunt for the
falcon as he sees that as an event he sees many people getting into and
enjoying. Hoag noted that he sees the Falcon Hunt something many people
get excited about and recommended we look at expanding the hunt to other
Falcon Heights parks.
6. Curtiss Field Playground
Hoag updated the Commission on his findings of the updating of Curtiss Field
playground. He reported that to replace the two wooden components and the
spring riders it would cost a total of about $5,000. And to replace the whole
structure it would be about $40,000. All Commission members recommended
simply replacing the wooden parts as well as replacing the spring riders.
Green recommended replacing one of the riders with a digging apparatus.
Hoag agreed and will be replacing one spring rider with a digger and then
replacing one of the old spring riders. Hoag also reported that he has found a
company who does repainting of playgrounds. It will add about $5,600 to the
updating cost and Hoag has gotten good recommendations of this particular
company. An example of a job they have done is the water park components
at Ramsey County's Battle Creek water park. That was repainted last year
sometime and they have reported no problems with the paint. The
Commission then all agreed that the playground painting and replacements
• should be written up and proposed to City Council. Long questioned on
whether or not to propose one action at a time or do a complete proposal
even if part of the project would not be done till after 2007. Harris
recommended the Commission submitting a complete proposal to show the
Council the two problems at large and the need to have them fixed. All
Commission members agreed the proposal for both projects be submitted to
• the Council for action.
7. Adopt- A- Park Program
Abernathy provided the Commission with an up to date copy of the Friends of
the Park Fund brochure after getting feed back at the previous meeting.
Commission members agreed upon the changes made to the brochure and
will take it home to edit it for final approval. Abernathy updated the
Commission on the amount of response she has gotten regarding the adoption
of Curtiss Field. There are 3 individuals interested in adopting the park at this
time. Abernathy will be contacting them regarding forming a group so they all
have the opportunity to care for Curtiss Field. We are asking for at least a
year of commitment and tending to the park at least three times a year.
8. Comprehensive Plan Survey
Abernathy handed out potential questions to be used in the parks
comprehensive plan along with the format it would be in if the survey was
conducted through Survey Monkey - an online survey generating company
recommended by Long. Harris asked what the Commission's thoughts were
on a student group from the U of MN creating and conducting the survey for
us. Long stressed that based on our time line; a student group might not be
able to create, conduct and get the results as quickly as we need them. City
Administrator Justin Miller explained that the "meat" of the comprehensive plan
• should be done by fall of 2007 giving us less than a year to get the surveys
done, results found and most of the plan written up. The Commission then
agreed for time sake we should try and conduct the survey internally. Long
then asked the Commissioners to take the questions home and select
questions that they feel should be included in the survey and any other type of
questions need to be asked. At the November meeting the Commission will
finalize the questions to be used and move forth with the survey process.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Jim Evans.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Lisa Abernathy. If there are any corrections or
additions, please contact Lisa Abernathy by phone at 651-792-7616 or by email at
lbernathy@ci.falcon-heights.mn. us.
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~ome stretch out and work on your flexibility all while incorporating Yoga .
nstructor Karen Rajcic Favazza will lead you in stretches that can help
mprove posture, joint mobility, increase flexibility and injury prevention.
~ome stretch out and relax! Our small class sizes ensure Individual
attention.
Class sizes are limited, don't miss outs
Yoga Stretch
Tuesdays
Nov. 14- Dec.l9th (6 weeks)
11:15am-12:15pm
Location: Falcon Heights City Hall
Cost: ffi55 Residents S65 Non Resident
Please bring a few towels to use and sit on.
If you have your own straps and blocks please bring them
as well
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NOTE: Due to no shows at previous classes, payment will need to be received at the time of
registration to secure a spot.
Karen Rajcic Favazza is Yogafit® trained and has extensive
BacKground teaching multi-levels of Yoga. For more information on her check out our website!
Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation Registration From
Complete and submit:
Mail to : City Hall, 2077 W. Larpenteur, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
Call or Fax: Phone: 651-792-7616 Fax: 651-792-7610 web: www.ci.faicon-neignts.mn.us
Waiver of Participant- In consideration of your accepting my child's entry, I hereby for myself,
my child, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waiver and release any and all rights and
claims for damages I or my child have against the above park department and its representa-
tives, successors and assigns for any an all injuries suffered by myself or my child and any
activity sponsored by these groups.
Name_
Address:
City & Zip Code:------------------------------ --------------
Phone: _________________ Alternate Phone:_______________________
Class: ------------ Total:---------
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Signature:
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~, ~ Parent and Child Yoga
Come join us as we become a crow, a tree, a mountain and many more things! Parents
can join in the fun with their child as they explore yoga. Together they will work on
balance, strength and flexibility. Develop a bond with your child as you assist each
other in poses, story telling and more creative movements! Channel your child's energy
into fitness fun! Led by licensed instructor Karen Rajcic Favazza. Please bring your
own towel or yoga mat.
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For Kids ages 3 1/2-5 and their parent
Wednesdays
Nov. 15- Dec. 6 (4 weeks)
10:00am-11:OOnm
Location: Falcon Heights City Hall
Cost: $20 parent/child Resident
$30 parent/child Non Resident
Additional child or parent is $5.00
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Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation Registration From
Complete and submit:
Mail to : City Hall, 2077 W. Larpenteur, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
Call or Fax: Phone: 651-792-7616 Fax: 651-792-7610 web: vvvvw.ci.falcon-neignts.mn.us
Waiver of Participant- In consideration of your accepting my child's entry, I hereby for myself,
my child, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waiver and release any and all rights and
claims for damages I or my child have against the above park department and its representa-
tives, successors and assigns for any an all injuries suffered by myself or my child and any
activity sponsored by these groups.
Name(s):-------------------------------------------
Address:
City & Zip Code:----------------------------------------------
Phone• _-_-_-_-_-_-_______-_-_____- _-_-Alternate Phone~_____________ __________
Class: Total: ________
Signature:-------------------------------------------------