10-05-2023 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA OCTOBER 5, 2023 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 5th day of October, 2023 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Chair Howarth called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and the following members of the Parks & Recreation Commission were present at roll call: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION: Abruzzese, DeLong Miller, Hipp, Horwath, Mui, Schletty, Williams, and Youth Commissioner Churcher. ALSO PRESENT: Parks & Rec/Community Services Director Bryce Shearen and Recreation Coordinator Sierra Hietala. MINUTES Commissioner DeLong Miller made a motion to approve the September 7, 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission minutes as submitted. Commissioner Hipp seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS: PIONEER PARK UPDATE The Parks & Rec Director commented that a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17th. Commissioner Williams asked if the water feature would be ready as well. The Parks & Rec Director replied that they plan for everything to be completed at that date, except for a few punch list items. He provided additional details on the anticipated winterizing schedule. Chair Horwath commented that he has watched the progress over the summer, and it has been great to see. OLD BUSINESS: PIONEER PARK PHASE II UPDATE The Parks & Rec Director commented that the Council reviewed the initial design concepts and Commission comments at a workshop and provided staff with direction to proceed with an attempt to purchase the property at 2884 Centerville Road.