HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-2009 MinutesPARKS, RECREATION, AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 | CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:31 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Kunz, Palm, Kroeger, Arel, Long, Aukee Staff Present: DeBar and Dazenski
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Motion to approve by Palm, 2nd by Aukee. Motion Passsed 6-0
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 27, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Motion to approve by Long, 2nd by Kunz. Motion
Passed 6-0
5. 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
6. YMCA UPDATE
Family Fun Day Oct. 10th. 12:30-2 featuring a germ center. $5 per family. New programs this
fall include Flag football, adult dance, Hip-Hop, and Science Giants. Swimming lessons are
filling up. Floor hockey starting up along with a basketball class at the end of October. Teen
Center will be open in one of the MVCC rooms soon.
How can we get programs advertised beyond MVMatters? Quarterly publication can hurt
programs. School drops occur about twice per month. Coordination with some apartment
complexes to have drops to residents. Bi-weekly emails to past participants. Residents can set
up an account with MVCC to get emails regarding upcoming programs.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review Field Reservation and Fee Schedule Policies: Copies of Shoreview and
Roseville Policies for use of Athletic Facilities were available. Shoreview includes a
prioritized list of users. We need to draft a policy for prioritizing of field reservations as
opposed to a classification and fee schedule. Need to consider when payment for field
reservations are being paid. Do we need a deposit? Need to consider if a field is booked
and not used, how can we encourage relinguishment of the field to other organizations?
Kroeger. Arel and Aukee will draft a policy for October meeting.
We need to look at enforcement of field use as well.
B. Discuss Structure/Implementation for 2010 Music-in-the-Park: Discussed with City
Council at Sept. 8th Work Session. The Council was open for the Commission to establish a
committee to coordinate the Music-in-the-Park events. DeBar suggested to advertise with
Commission vacancies. We need to draft a charge/direction for the committee.
YMCA/MVCC can be involved, but then they would prefer to run it without other volunteers.
The PRF Commission would still need to establish parameters. YMCA/MVCC can solicit
funding for this project. Could have YMCA/MVCC run with the concert series in 2010 for 3-
4 events, and request volunteers at the events for 2011. Direct YMCA/MVCC to draft a
commitment.
C. Ball Field Fencing Improvements: Bids have been received and Staff will draft a
resolution for City Council meeting on Oct. 12th. Staff will send Commission a copy prior to
the meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Parking Lot Lighting at Random Park: We need lights at the parking lot. Motion by
Palm, 2nd by Long to direct staff to pursue providing lights at Random Park Parking
Lot and bring to the City Council at the meeting on Oct. 12th using Park Dedication
Funds to provide the installation cost of no more than $2000. Motion Passed 6-0.
B. City Forestry Update / Recognition: City Forester, Rick Wriskey, is retiring. With the
Joint Powers Agreement with the City of New Brighton, the City of Mounds View and City of
New Brighton has postponed replacing this position until March of 2010. Calls will be sent
to Public Works. Public Works will work for Tree City USA application status and tree
trimming of boulevard trees. Consider providing a list of reputable companies that have a
certified arborist that can evaluate trees at resident request. City Council will present a
plaque to Rick at the meeting on Sept. 28th. Consider planting a tree in a city park in honor
of Rick. Motion by Kroeger, 2nd by Aukee to plant a tree of his choice in at city park in
honor of Rick Wriskey, with a plaque mounted at the site of the tree. Motion Passed
6-0.
9. REPORTS
A. Reports of Commission Members
1. Recap of Meeting with City Council (Sept. 8, 2009 Work Session): Discussed
Lambert Park building. Council wants a proposal to include need (with photos),
operational cost, maintenance, proposed layout and funding source. Music-in-the-Park-
discussed above. Eagle Scout recognition should be done as soon as possible at City
Council meetings. Requested 2 handicapped spots (one spot and one access vs. two
spots with one access).
2. Woodcrest Park getting cattail overgrowth. Nothing we can do.
3. Silverview Park disc golf getting tons of use.
4. Irondale Youth Hockey Association sponsoring a 5K run on Sept. 26th beginning at
8:00 a.m.
B. Reports of City Staff
1. Project Updates (Ball Field Fencing Improvements, Parking Lot Lighting at Silverview
Park, Hillview Park Building Water Supply Replacement, County Road 10 Trail,
Street/Utilities) Concerns by Commission about County Rd. 10 trail ways crossing
streets and traffic coming into trail way crossings.
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Commission Meeting: October 22, 2009
1. Lambert Park Building Replacement
2. Hours of Ice Rink Attendants
3. Financial Reports (Park Dedication, BBC, Etc.)
4. Park Improvement Plan
11. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 8:35 pm. by Long, 2nd by Kunz. Motion Passed
6-0