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PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION 6:30 P.M. | APRIL 23, 2015 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL MEETING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:35 PM 2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Aukee, Katovich, Kroeger, Kunz, Long, Palm, Rundle, Roste Staff: Peterson | YMCA: Danielson 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve by Palm, 2nd by Long. Motion Passed 7-0 4. SPECAIL BUSINESS A. Update on Ramsey County Parks & Recreation by Jon Oyanagi - Director of Parks and Recreation for Ramsey County: Working on County-wide trailway system, ADA accessibility, and indoor ice arena refrigerant systems, TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons master plan. How do we connect our current trailway system with the Ramsey County plans? The County will accept the city plans at various stages including current and proposed trailway systems. Concerns were put forth by the Commission about the trailway system break on County Road J. Mr. Oyanagi says that is something he can look into and work with the city on addressing this gap. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 23, 2015: Motion to approve by Rundle, 2nd by Kroeger. Motion Passed 7-0. 6. PUBLIC INPUT Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and address. Please limit your comments to three minutes. No residents present. 7. STAFF REPORTS A. YMCA: See attached report. Summer Power program at 125% from last year, projecting increased revenue from last year. Teen Leaders Rally at Camp St. Croix with other YMCA programs. AOA programming still growing including Wii bowling. Event Center rentals increased, park building and gym rentals slight increase from last year. Field rentals full. Teams are asking about pitching in money to provide nets in outfield at Silverview ball field to decrease opportunity of balls hitting homes. In past we had reports of baseballs being hit from the outfield, rather than softballs from home plate and causing damage to homes. Currently there is a 12’ fence with trees on a berm. Can pass along damage claims to the City for insurance claim. Direct Staff to investigate the cost of adding netting to field #2. Someone came forward with a proposal to help develop the dugouts at Greenfield Park. Encourage resident to come to a future meeting to share ideas. Saturday, April 25th 8:30 Lions Waffle Breakfast, Community Fair at 10:00 Maintenance issues with Fitness Center equipment due to increased usage. YMCA needs to find options for repair. Looking to expand fitness center and add more equipment.