12-07-2017 Parks & Rec Workshop Minutes

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WORKSHOP MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA December 7th, 2017 Chair Dave Miller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and the following members of the commission were present: MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Sharen Darling Mr. Ron Horwath Mr. Dave Miller Mr. Tom Ray Mr. Peter Schletty Ms. Patti Sullivan MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Rose Chu ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Bryce Shearen, Parks and Recreation Community Services Manager Mr. Joel Hanson, City Administrator Mr. Derek Anderson, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Tom Fischer, City Council Member Mr. Bob Kost, SEH Landscape Architect Ms. Anna Springer, SEH Landscape Arc. Ms. Anna Leibel, Recording Secretary The Community Services Manager stated this workshop would continue the discussion of the theme and vision for Pioneer Park and the other parks throughout the City. Kost asked the Commission to review the updated visioning statements and draft goals and policies to help focus the Pioneer Park discussion. Springer presented information on Pioneer Park and the draft needs assessment to the Commission, for their review and focus for the Pioneer Park discussion. She explained the volleyball court and turf areas are underutilized in Pioneer Park, the playground is in need of replacement, and the upstairs shelter at Pioneer was underutilized, and not ADA compliant. She indicated these items showed the Park had untapped potential that could be developed. Springer stated that overall the parks are tidy, and in good condition. Kost stated the uniformity and color in park signage added to the overall park character. Springer stated that through a needs assessment, based on National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) standards, the City PARK THEME DISCUSSION