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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-2018 Park Board Minutes Park Board Minutes January 8, 2018 Page | 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES Park Board Minutes 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The January 8, 2018 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting was called to order by Chair Pat Huelman. 2. Setting Agenda The Agenda was approved as presented. 3. Approval of Minutes: November 29, 2017 Richard Jensen made a MOTION to approve the Meeting Minutes from November 29, 2017 Environmental & Park Board combined meeting. Abby Haworth supported the MOTION. All in favor and MOTION carried. 4. Open Mike There was no one present for Open Mike. Open Mike was closed. 5. New Business Elimination of Recreation Supervisor Position Mr. DeGardner updated the Board on the reduction in staffing levels within the Recreation Department. He included the Agenda Item 3B as it was presented to the DATE : January 8, 2018 TIME STARTED: 6:40 PM TIME ENDED: 8:20 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Huelman, Abby Haworth, Richard Jensen, Clark Gooder MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrew Levi, Kelly Jo McDonnell, John Nordlund STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner (Public Services Director) Heather Robinson (Administrative Assistant:Public Services) Park Board Minutes January 8, 2018 Page | 2 City Council. He noted that unfortunate circumstances have resulted in the direction of reducing our staffing levels to one Recreation Supervisor moving forward as of January 8, 2018. Recreation Supervisor Brian Hronski will now be directly overseeing all aspects of programming. The Board discussed the programs for 2018. The Recreation Department will continue to offer many of our well attended quality programs and special events. Recommend 2018 Parks & Trails Capital Projects Mr. DeGardner informed the Board that in the 2018 budget, the City Council designated $500,000 for parks and trails capital projects. He included in the packet:  Existing Parks Asset Worksheet  New Assets of Existing Parks Worksheet  Trail Projects Needing Funding Worksheet  Existing Playground Equipment Replacement Timeline Worksheet Mr. DeGardner requested the Park Board determine a method to prioritize potential parks and tail projects and determine what public process should occur in relation to these projects. Chair Pat Huelman, Clark Gooder and the Board members discussed timelines with Mr. DeGardner. These timelines will include determining projects, going out for plans and specs, gathering project bids and final costs, having a public review process, and going to the City Council for approval. The Board discussed the needs for trail improvements in depth. They also discussed park use, future needs, parking and facilities, safety issues, heavily used assets, new equipment needs and looking at overall park foundations. They noted the need to be strategic in addressing the needs of all ages and user types, short term and long term opportunities and also balancing locations around the City. Chair Pat Huelman mentioned setting priorites based on need and demand then on balance and distribution around the City. The Board discussed including an article in the Spring/Summer City Newsletter inviting residents to the upcoming Park Board meetings thus providing the public a Park Board Minutes January 8, 2018 Page | 3 forum for input. Residents will also be invited to send an email directly to Mr. DeGardner. Mr. DeGardner suggested the Board review our current trail system and look for trail segments that need to be constructed or repaired. Also, to consider what playground structures need to be replaced, and bring ideas for Park and Trail projects to next February meeting. The Board defined goals:  February Park Board meeting – continue informal discussion and possibly attend the Council Work Session to provide the City Council an update.  March Park Board meeting – define Parks and Trail projects. Attend City Council Work Session and provide City Council an update on the considered list of projects. Invite residents to Park Board meeting for input.  April Park Board meeting – finalizing our Projects. Invite residents to Park Board meeting for input. Submit recommendations to City Council for consideration. Mr. DeGardner also noted that park dedication fees have gone up to $3,000 per unit effective January 1, 2018. 6. Old Business There was no old business to review. 7. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting March 5, 2018 8. Adjourn Abby Haworth made a MOTION to adjourn, Clark Gooder supported the MOTION. All in favor MOTION carried. Meeting was adjourned. Submitted by, Heather Robinson Administrative Assistant Public Services