HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-2010 MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | JANUARY 28, 2010 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:36 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Kunz, Palm, Kroeger, Arel, Long, Aukee, Peterson | Staff: Dazenski, DeBar
3. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Oath of Office for Commissioners Kroeger and Peterson
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve agenda by Palm, 2nd by Long. Motion
Passed 7-0
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. December 17, 2009 Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve minutes by Kunz, 2nd by Long.
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. YMCA UPDATE
A. Program Updates: Registration for Summer Park Program with payment plan for weekly
bank withdrawals. Teen Center successful. The kids are bringing their friends. The kids in
attendance show a need to be there. April 17th MVCC Open House. Adult Softball
registrations still open. New marketing strategy with Save on Everything Magazine.
Purchasing mailing lists from Pinewood and Sunnyside Elementary so program notices can
be sent out. Ice rinks going well. Shut down a few dates due to weather.
B. Volunteer Coach-of-the-Year: Sent notice to area organizations for nominations
C. 2010 Music-in-the-Park Update: Working on setting up bands. Tier system set up for fund
raising. Businesses can choose their level of commitment on the tier. Concerts Third
Thursday of June, July, August, 2010 at City Hall Park.
D. Concern of cost for field reservations based on block of time of 55-minutes. Where did the
last statement come from? “For purposes of the fees below, a time block is considered 55-
minutes.” Need a date of the latest draft for MV Athletic Field Fees. Do we change the time
block and/or the fee? Motion by Peterson to change the time block from 55-minutes to
4 hours in the field fee schedule. 2nd by Long. Motion passed 6-1.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discuss/Recommend Revised Policy Establishing Priority for Use of City Athletic Fields
Add “Reservation” for prioritizing.
Motion to approve ammended policy by Palm, 2nd by Kunz. Motion Passed 7-0
B. Discuss Lambert Park Building Replacement/Other Park Amenities
Could move field to the east 10-15 feet. Could move both baselines in 10-15 feet. Aukee
to arrange cut-outs and develop new layout options for amenities for March
meeting. Consider water drainage, building location, future playground layout, off-street
parking, basketball court, picnic tables/benches.
C. Review Financial Reports (Park Dedication Fund, BBC): Review Quarterly.
D. Review/Update Park Improvement Program (PIP): Add park lighting needs yearly to PIP.
Review January, May/June after park tour, and Oct/Nov before budget is due
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discuss Potential Improvements for BBC Contributions:
*walkway from Arden to Groveland building $1500
*landscaping around park signs
*materials for tee pads at disc golf course at Silverview $2000
*reconstruct ice rink at Hillview: new boards and resurfacing so it’s conducive for in-line
skating in summer $6000
*trailway amenities (Cty. Hwy10 and Silver Lake Road as potential locations)
B. Discuss Progress for Volunteer Coach of the Year Award: Sent notice to area organizations
for nominations. Nomination forms available at MVCC
C. Assign Commission Member to Attend 2010 YMCA Advisory Committee Meetings: Gerald
Arel will attend when possible.
10. REPORTS
A. Reports of Commission Members: Need to get tree planted in honor of Rick Wriskey.
DeBar has it in the works. Sugar Maple in Groveland Park for Arbor Day.
B. Reports of City Staff
1. Project Updates: Ballfield backstops and fencing in the works. Complete in spring.
Carpet cleaned at MVCC, Staff working on equipment repair for seasonal maintenance
equipment.
2. City Forestry Update: Posting closes 1/29/10. Joint Powers Agreement proposal 35%
MV, 65% New Brighton. Looking to start April 1, 2010.
11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Commission Meeting: February 25, 2010
1. Discuss On-Street Parking Options Adjacent to Park Lands (Old Business)
2. Field Fee Schedule-Staff updates
12. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 9:05 by Long, 2nd by Aukee. Motion Passed 7-0