HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-2010 MinutesParks and Recreation and Forestry Commission Meeting Minutes
April 22, 2010
6:30 PM
1. Call to Order at 6:35 PM by Vice Chair Aukee
Roll Call: Kroeger, Long, Aukee, Peterson
Staff Present: Prindle, Dazenski, DeBar
2. Approval of minutes from the March 25, 2010 meeting. Approval of March Minutes postponed until
May meeting due to absences.
3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners
on issues of concern. No citizens present
4. YMCA Update:
Spring Fling – Approximately 200 people, good turnout including new and returning families
Enrollment for summer programs is in process; enrollment is higher than at this point last year
Classes for Seniors are out
Music In the Park - 3rd Thursday of the month from June-August @ 6:00 p.m.
First band on schedule is the North Suburban Concert Band (NCSB)
Discuss rental fields at Nov. meeting after MVCC has “fair share” discussion with SAB and IBL.
5. Unfinished Business:
None
6. New Business:
a. Discuss City Forester Position
The Commission was informed that the New Brighton decided to just use an intern for the summer and not
rehire a forester due to concerns about current and future budget constraints. This means that the Joint
Powers Agreement (JPA) with New Brighton has been dissolved.
Rick Wriskey informed staff that he would be available on a very limited basis (approx 8 hours weekly) to
work as a contract employee if needed. The Commissioners outlined various options, including:
- Hire a part time contractor
- Enter into another Joint Powers Agreement with another entity
- Hire an intern for the summer
- Explore other job share options
Commissioners discussed various options with the consensus that multiple options should be explored
including a part time agreement with Rick Wriskey. If an agreement with Rick Wriskey happens, his time
would need to be prioritized and the opinion of the Commission is that the focus would need to be on
public grounds. Staff will report the opinion of the Commission back to the City Council at the May 3rd
work session.
b. Discuss Lambert Park Building Replacement/Other Park Amenities
The Commission directed staff to get estimates of having a professional lay out the park. An estimate
should be available for the May meeting.
c. Review Financial Reports (PDF, BBC)
The Commission reviewed a report of the donations provided by BBC. Commissioners identified the need
to define projects and timelines for the BBC funds.
7. Commissioner/Staff Reports:
Staff provided an update on maintenance – mowing has started and some irrigation has begun as well.
Summer staff will be incorporated as they are available.
Rick Wriskey Tree Dedication will be at 1:00 on Friday, April 29, 2010 at Groveland Park.
8. Request for future agenda items/other business
Parks Tour (Greenfield, Hillview, Lambert) will be held prior to the May meeting. Meet at Hillview
Park at 5:30, meeting to start at 7:00
Review/Update Park Improvement Program
Review Layout of Ball Field Improvements at Greenfield Park
Discuss On-Street Parking Options Adjacent to Park Lands
Review City Budgets – June 2010
9. Motion to adjourn at 8:17 PM by Long, 2nd by Peterson. Motion Passed 4-0.