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Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes <br />February 27, 2001 <br />1. Roll Call: All members were presented when the meeting was called to order except Tony <br />Zuk. He arrived later. <br />2. Approval of January Minutes: Sherry Gurm motioned the minutes be approved with <br />corrections, seconded by Frank Silvis. <br />The Commission reviewed the minutes of the YMCA programming committee, which brought <br />about discussion about the committee's role in programming. Staff was directed to discuss this <br />with the YMCA and report back to the Commission. <br />3. Unfinished Business: Representatives from TKDA presented three preliminary plans and <br />cost estimates for the Hillview Park shelter. Building materials and cost justification was <br />discussed along with utilization by various groups. It was noted that the original plans have <br />changed due to the need for storage, code compliance and no net loss of usable space. Staff will <br />request past shelter bookings from the YMCA. Further discussion resulted with a vote being <br />taken on which option the Commission would recommend to the City Council. Option #3 with <br />block construction was chosen. Mayor Sonterre was in attendance and briefed the Commission <br />of the possible Legislative issues the City may face in future budgets. Staff will present this to <br />the City Council at a work session and also consult with surrounding commrurities regarding any <br />past shelter construction. <br />4. New Business: Mary Scotch made a brief presentation to the state of the water quality and <br />quantity of Spring Lake. Ms. Scotch requested support from the Park and Rea Conmrission for a <br />Joint Powers Agreement which is to be formed with the three Cities that surround the lake; <br />Fridley, Spring Lake Park and Mounds View. The Commission unanimously voted to support <br />this motion. <br />5. Commissioner / Staff Reports: The Commission reviewed the position description <br />presented by staff. It was decided that the Forestry dept. should be added to the description. Staff <br />will amend the document and forward it to the City Council. Tony Zuk presented staff with a <br />company that constructs skateboard ramps. <br />6. Future agenda Items / Other Business: The Commission requested that the City Forester <br />present a report at a future meeting, staff indicated contact would be made. The Commission also <br />requested a report from representatives of the YMCA regarding past programs, attendance and <br />future programming for this spring and summer. Staff was requested to contact the Irondale <br />Baseball Association in regards to the maintenance of Greenfield baseball field and replacement <br />of the nets and tarps. <br />A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />i� a,� <br />Director of Public Works <br />