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Date: April 7, 200$
To: Parks & Recreation Commission
From: Lisa Abernathy, Recreation-:Supervisor
Re: April 14"' Meeting
Enclo~ is the agenda for the April Parks Commission meeting along with the minutes from the March meeting.
We will be meeting at City Hall at our regular scheduled time 6.3f-pm. Please bring your Park Guide binder with
you as we may have items. to add to it.
If any of yon have any questions or are unable to attend the meeting please contact Lisa Abernathy. You can;reach
Lisa at: (651)192-7616 or lisa~abernathyju'~falconheghts.org.
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City of Faican Heights
Parks ~ Recreation- Commission
AGENDA
City Hall
Monday April 14, 2008
.6:30 p.m,
Michael Thomas Annie Green ~ Paula Mielke ~ Eric Maronde
Paul Faust Mefiss~~ giber-Sanders Jason. Schober
StafF Lisa Abernathy tall Tim Pittman CounciF Liaison Chuck Long
1. Call to order
2. Approval of minutes March 10, 2008 meeting
3. StafF Report
a. Recreation update
b. Public Works update
4. Fall Event
5. 1000 Bench Program
6. New Business
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Minutes
City of Falcon Heights, Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
March 10, 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
1. Meeting called to order 6:50 PM
2. Approval of minutes February 11, 2008 Meeting.
Motion made by Maronde and seconded by Thomas
• 3. Joint meeting with the Environment Commission
The Parks Commission and Environment Commission held a joint meeting to
discuss the topic of fertilizers being used in our parks and possibly moving
towards a more environmentally safe product. Thomas gave some background
to the group on information he has learned in a college course and how some
Cities are moving towards being a "chemical free" City. City Administrator
Justin Miller asked Pittman to explain to the group what currently is being
done. Pittman then summarized his explanation that the City has changed to
use a granular application process in place of the chemical spray that was
applied by an outside contractor. Pittman has been working with a
representative from TurfWerks on finding the most environmentally friendly
fertilizer for this spring. Both Commissions's agreed to continue researching
environmentally friendly fertilizers for future use.
4. Staff Report
Recreation Update-Abernathy reported that summer registration has begun
and program guides will be hitting schools in the next couple of weeks as they
have closed for spring break. Abernathy also reported that the City will be
kicking off its Walking Club this spring. People of interest should call. City Hall
with their email address and they then will be invited to view a calendar that will
• have organized walks posted on it as well as members can post walks they wish
to organize. This program will be mainly administrated by City Staff but ask that
the Park Commission support and promote it to get r~sidents outside and
walking. Abernathy then announced two upcoming meeting Commissioners may
want to attend. First meeting is with the University Grove Association to talk
about the interest of pursuing the trolley path project again. This meeting will be •
held Monday, March 24th at the St. Anthony Library at 6:30pm. Second meeting
is the Joint Commission meeting at the City Council Meeting being held
Wednesday, March 26th at 7pm. This meeting is for all City Commissions to
come and report to the Council and other Commissions what projects they have
been working on this past year.
Rink Updates- Rinks are now closed for the Season
Tim's Updates- Preparations for Spring/Summer have begun. Public Works will
be posting a job announcement seeking seasonal help with mowing and
maintenance this summer.
5. Adopt-A-Park Review
Abernathy reported that at this time Curtiss Field is the only park officially
adopted. Abernathy did send letters to some groups who frequently use
Community Park but has gotten no response from them at this time.
Maronde's National Honor Society group will be cleaning Community Park as
part of their public service requirement but officially the park is not adopted.
Abernathy also contacted past Commissioner Gene Ozasky regarding
adopting Grove Park but has not received a response. This program will
continue to be promoted through City events, the website and the
informational brochure.
6. Park needs for spring/summer •
Pittman reported the parks needs based on what is budgeted for the
remainder of the year. Community Park's basketball courts are up for
resurfacing and the tennis court is up for reconstruction. Abernathy mentioned
the possibility of applying for a grant from USTA and NRPA on helping with the
cost of the tennis court reconstruction. She will be looking into grant
information for this year and reporting back when she has more information.
Pittman also reported regrading is needed to be done at Curtiss Field and for
Grove Park a few grills will be purchased as noted in our park visits this past
fall.
7. New Business
Abernathy announced the Commission will be welcoming another member
next month. Resident Gary Kwong will be joining the Parks Commission.
Schober announced that next month may be his last month with the
Commission as his employment has changed and he may be relocating.
Next Park Commission meeting will be Monday, Aprit 14th at 6:30pm.
Adjournment
Motion made by Schober and seconded by Thomas.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Lisa Abernathy. If thete are any corrections or •
additions, please contact Lisa Abernathy by phone at 651,-792-7616 or by email at
lisa.abernathy@falconheights.org. .'~