Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Packet 2-22-2007

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Course design fee is $900 for a 9 hole, or $1500 for an 18 -hole course. We can design an 18 - hole and put in a 9 -hole with the option of adding an 18 later if it gets high usage. Volunteers of Minnesota Disc Golf Association may be able to help with installation. There is the possibility of having tee signs sponsored by area businesses. Direct staff to determine total cost for both 9 and 18 hole course including course preparation. 6. New Business: a.) Commission to Recommend Appointment to Vacant Commission Seat – The City received two applications for the vacant seat on the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission. These two applicants attended the meeting. A silent vote was taken. Motion by Long 2nd by Aukee to recommended Darren Peterson to the City Council to take the vacant seat on the Commission. Motion Passed 6-0. b.) Park Dedication Fund Review – The budget sheet and Park Improvement Program was last updated in June of 2006. A full review and update discussions of the Park Improvement Program should be scheduled for the February 22nd Commission meeting. c.) County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 1 -5 DNR Grant Application – The City will be submitting grant applications for Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trailway Grant Program. There are two types of DNR Trailway grants the City will be applying for; Local Trail Connection Program and the Federal Recreational Trail Program. The City Council approved a resolution of support for these grant applications on January 22, 2007. In addition to the resolution of support, letters of support from various agencies (including the Commission) will increase our probability of being successful. Staff will draft a letter of support by the Commission for consideration of execution. d.) Park Watch Program – Is this a program the Commission wants to implement? What would it entail? Area communities do not have a similar program. How do we promote resident involvement? Mounds View Matters has regular reminders to residents to call 911 and report park disturbances. Should we approach residents living near the parks asking them to report issues of concern? Should we put signs at all parks reminding residents to report incidents? Should we put a request in the Mounds View Matters asking residents to volunteer for a Park Watch Program to determine interest? Aukee and Kunz will draft this for the next issue. We will put out information at the Town Hall Meeting, to gather support and interest for a Park Watch Program. e.) Bethlehem Baptist Church: Dedication of Funds – Amlually the Bethlehem Baptist Church makes donations to several charitable organizations. It would be advantageous for the City to create a list of civic items that would benefit from such a donation and submit this to the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Ideas include: Supporting improvements at Oakwood Park—Toddler playground equipment? Disc Golf? Improving ball fields, specifically an artificial pitching mound at Greenfield Park ($3500?) Permanent field lining JoxBox at home plates