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City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission Minutes
March 20, 2023
Members Present: Commissioners Rivera-Reyes, Hoelscher, Barrett, Bloyer, and Esch
Absent: Commissioner Kastler
Staff Present: Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel and City Planner Jensen
The meeting was called to order by Rivera-Reyes at 6:30 PM.
Approval of Agenda
Barrett motioned to approve the agenda as presented, Bloyer provided a second; no
discussion. Unanimously approved 5-0.
Approval of Minutes
Esch motioned to approve the February 22, 2023 Parks Commission Minutes, Barrett
provided a second; no comments. Motion passed 4-0, Bloyer abstained.
Public Comments
Jim Kelly located at 2902 Lisbon Ave N: is one of the Washington County District 3 Parks and
Open Space Commission representatives. Mr. Kelly introduced himself, commented about
commission meetings and what the commission does, and stated that Lake Elmo has a local
voice. Hoelscher provided feedback regarding the need for better communication with the
County Trail System Plans.
City Dog Park
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented a potential City Dog Park and what that
would entail. Commission discussed the site, restroom use, any health concern, and surrounding
dog parks.
Esch moved to recommend to the City Council a city dog park and the attached rules be
implemented using the existing property located at 4295 Jamaca Ave N once the Fire
Department vacates Station #2, Rivera-Reyes provided a second; discussion held. All in
favor, motion carried 5-0.
Baseball Field Improvements
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel reviewed the improvement options with the
commission. Discussion held regarding the CIP, fields, floodplain, timeline, and amenities.
Barrett moved to recommend to the City Council authorizing a request for proposal for
design services to be completed on only Reid and Ridge Park for improvements to the
baseball field, Hoelscher provided a second; discussion held. Barrett amends the motions to
recommend to the City Council authorizing a request for proposal for design services to be
completed at Reid Park, Ridge Park, Pebble Park, and Stonegate Park for the
improvements of the baseball fields, Esch provided a second; discussion held. Barrett
withdrew the amendment. Original motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Communications
a) Current ice rink will be closing this week.
b) Hoelscher is requesting an update each meeting on where all these items are at, such as
the playground equipment, Dog Park, ADA compliance, etc.
c) Rivera-Reyes would like an update on the communication strategy as we build more
parks and amenities.
Rivera-Reyes adjourned the meeting at 7:54 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca McGuire, Deputy Clerk