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6:30 P.M. | NOVEMBER 19, 2009 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:38 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Palm, Kroeger, Arel, Long, Aukee, Peterson | Staff: Dazenski, DeBar, Prindle
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve agenda by Palm, 2nd by Aukee.
Motion Passed 6-0
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 22, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Motion to approve minutes by Aukee, 2nd by Peterson.
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
Cookies with Santa Dec. 12th 11-1; Parents Afternoon Off 12:30-4 PM on Dec. 12th
Ice skating lessons by skill level. Private and semi-private lessons available
Adult yoga and kettle bell classes beginning in January.
Various teen programs coming in coordination with area communities.
Working with Irondale High School to do inter-murals at MVCC
Looking into a women’s softball league and Men’s basketball on Sunday evenings
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review/Recommend Policy Establishing Priority for Use of City Athletic Facilities
Change “facilities” to “fields” Review latest draft at December meeting.
B. 2010 Community Center and Recreation Fee Schedule
Discussed $50 service fee to groups of 50 or more. Leave as is Motion by Palm, to approve
Shelter Rental Fees as modified, 2nd Peterson. Motion Passed 6-0
C. 2010 Music-in-the-Park Update - Prindle
Blaine: Tuesday and Thursday late June-late July
Shoreview Wednesday: late June-late July
D. Warming House Attendant Hours for 2009/2010 Season Update –Prindle
All three rinks will be open and staffed as last year, beginning on Dec. 19th.
E. Discuss Schedule for Lambert Park Building Replacement-DeBar
Need topographic survey and site plan development.
Street Improvement scheduled for 2011.
Direct Staff to bring park layout options to January 2010 meeting
Motion to direct staff to order a topographic survey of all of Lambert Park by Palm,
2nd by Long. Motion Passed 6-0
F. Review Financial Reports (Park Dedication Fund, BBC)
G. Recommend Appointments for PRF Commission Seats (Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2012)
Motion by Palm, 2nd by Aukee to recommend the two applicants to the City Council for
appointment to the Park, Recreation, and Forestry Commission. Motion Passed 6-0
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review/Update Park Improvement Program (PIP)
Palm will send last PIP (dated 12.18.08) to Commission for review in December 2009
9. REPORTS
A. Reports of Commission Members-None
B. Reports of City Staff
1. Park Maintenance Activities
Hillview Park handicapped parking space. Need to have second sign removed.
Brought in nets and goals, leaf removal, lighting repairs, gym floor to be resurfaced in Jan.,
Snow and ice removal vehicle maintenance
2. Project Updates
Ballfield fencing contract has been awarded and will hopefully be done soon.
Silverview Park lighting ready to be paid to Xcel for installation of four fixtures
Random Park lighting, put light on building shining to parking lot
County Rd. 10 trail surface complete. Finishing lighting soon. Dormant seeding in place to
grow in spring. Landscaping to be done in spring as well.
Looking at crossing issues
3. City Forestry Update
No update for replacement yet.
Following upon removal of diseased oak trees.
Emerald ash borer found in Falcon Heights. Developing a plan to address
4. City Council Work Session 11/22/09 Related items
Review YMCA agreement
Reviewing Joint Powers Agreement with Spring Lake Park for Lions Lakeside Park
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
C. Next Commission Meeting: December 17, 2009 (1 week early due to holiday conflict)
1. Select Chair person, Vice Chair and Secretary for 2010
2. Parking on streets around each park (which side of bordering streets should parking be
allowed on.)
10. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 9:16 PM by Long; 2nd by Aukee. Motion Passed 6-0.