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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> January 27, 6:30 pm <br /> Minutes <br /> Commissioners present: Frank Silvis, Mary Benz, Sherry Gunn, Rob Marty and Dave Long. <br /> Commissioners absent: Gary Stevenson, Pam Starr, and Stan McDonald. <br /> Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer (YMCA) <br /> Meeting called to order at 6:35 pm. <br /> Motion to approve the December minutes by Mary, with a second to the motion by Sherry. <br /> Motion carries. <br /> Terri gave an opening thought on volunteers and their importance on Earth. Opening thoughts <br /> will rotate monthly with staff and volunteers. <br /> Winter rec programs currently have approximately 150 registered participants. The Grand <br /> opening incurred 417 guests with positive comments. Two suggestions from individuals that <br /> were discussed involved a"floating" coat rack, to eliminate the security issue of an open coat <br /> room, and secondly, kit lockers, for use to lock valuables in while visiting. A program flyer was <br /> recently distributed to area schools listing new programs in the Community Center after school <br /> and weekends. This includes instructional programs, open gyms, structured gym times, teen gym <br /> on Friday nights, and structured birthday parties. The next Mounds View Matters is scheduled to <br /> be delivered March 4 & 5. There was discussion regarding the MV Matters not being delivered in <br /> several areas of the community. This is a concern,.as it is a main form of communication on <br /> programs for all ages in the City of Mounds View. Rob will also discuss this with the City <br /> Council. There are approximately 11 new program slated for the March - April edition of the MV <br /> Matters. <br /> A brochure was shown to the Commission with general information and for feedback, specifically <br /> on usage fees and rental fees. Brochure will be printed and available to mail, or pick up at City <br /> Hall, the Community Center or for other PR means as well. <br /> There was discussion on completion of the gym with the following items: <br /> *4-6 additional baskets <br /> * Wall padding behind baskets for safety <br /> *Divider curtain between 2 basketball courts <br /> *Digital scoreboard <br /> *Equipment for teens i.e. foosball, pool tables, air hockey etc. <br /> *Refrigerator for Sr. lounge <br />