01-05-2023 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 2023 4 The Parks & Rec Director stated that the Commission will soon be asked for details on potential park logos. He stated that the goal would be to have a consensus by March in order to start incorporation on signs. NEW BUSINESS: RECREATION COORDINATOR UPDATE The Recreation Coordinator provided a recap of recent community events and highlighted upcoming events and activities. She also provided details on upcoming youth and adult programming opportunities. NEW BUSINESS: SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS MAP The Parks & Rec Director provided the sidewalks and trail map, which helps to identify gaps. He noted that this plan will assist the City in future planning and applying for grant funds for future projects. He stated that staff has noted some gaps and asked that the Commission review the plan as well to identify any gaps and provide that information to staff in the next month. Chair Horwath noted the Twin Lake area that was called out by staff and asked for more details. The Parks & Rec Director noted that the roadway will be improved, and sidewalks will be added, therefore the map will be updated as such. He stated that the County recently went through a public engagement process for the abutting Vadnais Boulevard but was a separate project. Commissioner Abruzzese referenced the area of Rice Street that intersects with County Road C and asked what is changing in that space. The Parks & Rec Director noted that is an area identified as a gap, noting that if the County were to redo Rice Street, the City could request a sidewalk. Commissioner Abruzzese agreed that area needs a sidewalk/trail to complete the connections. Commissioner Mui stated that he would prefer different color contrast to make it more user- friendly. He stated that there is a path east from Thunder Bay Park which connects to Sunset Ridge and perhaps that could be added to the map. The Parks & Rec Director confirmed that trail is existing and is on the map but could be highlighted better to show the connection. Chair Horwath noted the floating bridge and asked for details on the ownership. The Parks & Rec Director replied that is 50/50 ownership between the two cities and it is need of repair and would likely be looking to apply for grant funds to make the necessary repairs. He again asked the Commission to provide input prior to the next meeting or at the next meeting for