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Parks & Recreation Commission
AGENDA
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Monday Marche, 2008
6:30 p.m.
~, Michael Thomas Annie Green Pa 1 Mielke l~Lric Maronde
Paul Faust ~ Melissa Weber-Sanders Jason Schober
Staff Lisa A ernathy~Staff Tim Pittman ouncil Liaison Chuck Long
1. Call to order
2. Approval of minutesFebruary 11, 2008 meeting
3. Joint meeting wi#h Environment Commission
4. Staff Report
a. Recreation update
b. Public Works update
5. Adopt A-Park Review
6. Park needs for spring/summer
7. New Business
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Minutes
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City of Falcon Heights, Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
February 11, 2008
6:30PM
Meeting Chair. Annie Green
Minutes By. Lisa Abernathy
Present Eric Maronde, Annie Green, Tim Pittman, Michael Thomas, Jason Schober,
Melissa Weber-Sanders and Chuck Long.
Absent: Paula Mielke and Paul Faust
Guest: Mayor Peter Lindstrom
1. Meeting called to order 6:30 PM
2. Approval of minutes January 14, 2008 Meeting.
Motion made by Thomas and seconded by Schober
Mayor Peter Lindstrom attended the meeting to introduce himself to the
members of the Park Commission as well as inform them of goals the City will
be working on this year. Lindstrom gave some background of his past
experience on the Parks Commission and the importance Parks and
Recreation is to the City. Lindstrom also touched on the Neil Kwong award,
crime prevention meetings, email alerts and other City goals connecting with
parks and recreation.
3. Staff Report
Recreation Update- Abernathy reported that Winterfest 2008 had a great turn
out despite the horses for the hayride not showing up. Abernathy has spoken
to Roselawn Stables and it was a mix up on their part so they have offered to
do the event free of charge next year if we choose to have them back.
Abernathy suggested the City take them up on their offer as their prices as
well as other vendors will be raising prices due to the increase of gas costs.
Abernathy then reported that the summer activity guide is almost completed
and will be hopefully hitting homes by the first week of March. Abernathy also
noted she will begin taking applications for summer positions at the end of
February. Abernathy asked if Commissioners know of any suitable applicants
to encourage them to apply. Application packets and job descriptions can be
found online or at City Hall.
Rink Updates- Pittman reported the rinks are looking good and that there is
only about two more weeks of the season.
4. Park Plan/Guide Work- Long range planning
Long recommended that the long term planning for the Park guide be a
reoccurring item on future agendas. This will help keep ideas fresh and
something that can be fully thought through.
5. Recreation Program Fees
Abernathy reported that all fees for recreation programs being offered this
summer and early fall will be raising one dollar to cover a portion of the cost of
Paypal, our online registration, as well as the increase in returning staff
members hourly pay. Thomas asked about Roseville's fee. Abernathy will be
contacting them on what their increase will be for this summer.
6. "Green Parks"
Abernathy reported that City Administrator Justin Miller has not informed her of
a set date at this time to have a joint meeting with the Environment
Commission. Abernathy will report back next month with a possible time.
7. New Business
Trolley Path- Abernathy reported that the City Council has decided they
would like to readdress the Trolley Project that was attempted a few years go.
Long gave the Commission a quick overview of the project and the road
blocks they confronted while working on this project. Commission members
agreed that if the project were to be pursued again information on what it
would cost to date might be a good place to begin the process. Abernathy will
continue the search for background information as well as for charts and
pictures that were used in the original project. Green suggested that the
Commission meet at the Trolley site so the Commission is familiar with the
area the project entails.
Walking Club- Abernathy informed the Commission the Neighborhood
Commissions and City employee Melanie Leehy's idea regarding beginning a
walking club. At this time the City will be collecting participants email
addresses and setting them up to view a Google calendar participants can go
to view organized walks and routes. Abernathy reported that Melanie is
seeking help from both the Neighborhood Commission and Parks Commission
on making this grow. Abernathy stated that this information will be in the
spring/summer activity guide to promote it as much as we do our regular
recreational programs.
Miscellaneous-Commission member Weber-Sanders updated Abernathy on
a potential music instructor from St. Anthony who may be interested in hold •
classes here at City Hall through the parks and rec. She will be updating
Abernathy as she knows more. Green pointed out the misspelling of
Northome on a few documents in the Park Guide. Abernathy will be fixing
those mistakes and redistributing those pages.
• Next Park Commission meeting will be Monday, March 10, 2008
Adjournment
Motion made by Thomas and seconded by Weber-Sanders
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
lisa.abernathy@falconheights.org.
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