04-05-2012 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 5, 2012 CITY The Director reported that the City Council has opted to continue the full NEWSLETTER color version of the newsletter. He also noted that the City is soliciting pictures of its parks, sporting events, etc. from the general public for use in the newsletter. ENHANCE The Director indicated that the Enhance Fitness program has been FITNESS extended to June 15, 2012. This is an exercise program that is designed for older adults featuring cardiovascular conditioning exercises, strength training, and balance routines that help improve flexibility, bone density, and stability. The program is held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Old Fire Hall. PLAYGROUND The Director noted that another 2012 goal is "Park Enhancement Plan ". EQUIPMENT As part of the action plan for this goal, a playground equipment PLAN replacement plan was to be put together. The Director indicated that a playground equipment supply company that this City has purchased equipment from was going to put together a proposed replacement plan. He will be contacting that company for this plan. YOGA The Director reported that a former Little Canada resident who used to teach a Jazzercise class for the City contacted him about teaching a yoga class. That class will be held on Monday, May 2151, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Spooner Park. All ages are welcome and no prior yoga experience is necessary. There will be no charge for this class. MEETINGS The Director reported that the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department WITH THE conducts meetings with representatives of the various cities' parks SHERIFF'S departments to review issues related to parks safety. Another meeting DEPARTMENT will be held in a couple of weeks. The Director indicated that this is an ON PARK opportunity to meet the community service volunteers who patrol the SAFETY parks evenings and weekends as well as discuss common problems. ISSUES Maida asked if incidents increase in the spring. The Director replied that the increase in incidents occurs when school is out for the summer. FORMER The Director indicated that Jeff Heikke has suggested the possibility of NORM'S the City's acquisition of the former Norm's Tires property for PROPERTY redevelopment into some type of community space. The Director was unsure of what exactly Heikke envisioned, however. Fahey noted that while this may be great idea, it would also take a large parcel of land from the tax rolls. She indicated that it might also be something to present to the Little Canada Recreation Association for their consideration. There was also discussion about the ability of community centers to be self- 6