11-02-2023 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA NOVEMBER 2, 2023 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 2nd day of November, 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 6:33 p.m. and the following members of the Parks & Recreation Commission were present at roll call: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION: Abruzzese, DeLong Miller, Horwath, Mui, Schletty, Williams, and Youth Commissioner Churcher (arrived at 6:34 p.m.). ABSENT: Hipp ALSO PRESENT: Parks & Rec/Community Services Director Bryce Shearen and Recreation Coordinator Sierra Hietala. MINUTES Commissioner Schletty made a motion to approve the October 5, 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission minutes as submitted. Commissioner Mui seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Commissioner Churcher arrived. OLD BUSINESS: PIONEER PARK UPDATE The Parks & Rec Director reported that the ribbon cutting was held on October 17th, and it was well attended. He stated that the water feature will have a spring opening and noted that many of the items that were not yet completed at the ribbon cutting have been completed. He stated that he has received positive feedback from the public on the project. Chair Horwath thanked staff for a great event and agreed that it was well attended. OLD BUSINESS: TOBACCO AND CANNABIS USE IN PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES UPDATE The Parks & Rec Director stated that this item went before the City Council on October 11th and the Council adopted Ordinance 879 prohibiting tobacco and cannabis use in the parks and park facilities. He stated that staff will work on education over the winter with the installation of signage planned for the spring.