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PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | MARCH 28, 2013 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 6:35 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Aukee, Katovich, Kunz, Kroeger, Palm, Peterson, Long
Staff: Dazenski, DeBar | YMCA: Danielson
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Palm to approve, 2nd by Kunz. Motion Passed 6-0.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 28, 2013 Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve by Kunz, 2nd by Arel. 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. STAFF REPORTS
A. YMCA: 100 participants signed up for spring session: Kids cooking, Mad Scientists, Gaelic
Football, painting, pottery, soccer, basketball, tumbling, messy play. Teen Center was
successful during Spring Break. Summer programming registrations coming in including a
teen program. Painting at MVCC completed. Spring Fling April 13th 10-noon.
1. Recommend Coach of the Year: Motion by Kroeger, 2nd by Palm to accept
candidate #4 based on details given. Discussion: the one that we choose does not
mean that this is the best coach, and that all nominees are deserving as well as those
that weren’t nominated. We should draft a “Thank you” letter to sign by all
Commissioners and give to all coaches in the future. Motion Passed 6-0. Danielson will
contact recipient, Palm will contact Pat Holmes’ family, Dazenski will make plaque.
B. Public Works: Installed larger chair rail in MVCC to prevent chair and table damage to
walls. Snow and ice removal, maintenance on shelter buildings, getting park maintenance
equipment ready for spring/summer.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review Park Improvement Plan: Priorities are Silverview Park playground replacement, and
Hillview Rink improvements. We are considering delaying Hillview Rink improvements due
to low use the past few years. Need to clarify if Hillview roof replacement and Greenfield
parking lot resurfacing are out of park dedication funding or park maintenance
budget/special projects. Direct staff to clarify funding sources for April meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discuss Playground Replacement Options at Silverview Park: Representative from
Minnesota Playground is here to help provide suggestions. We would like to have it
installed this spring. Commission liked layout option #1 with KidTime tot lot, and 4 swings.
We have to consider topography and layout. Commissioners are encouraged to visit the
park to look at site before April meeting. MN Playground will revise option #1 to keep
about $100K. Green and brown color scheme.
B. Consider an Applicant for Commission Appointment: Motion by Kroeger 2nd by Long to
recommend Richard Daher to be appointed to the Park, Recreation, and Forestry
Commission. Motion Passed 6-0.
C. Received donations from Bethlehem Baptist Church: $1,000 for Music-in-the-Park; $2,126
for field and security lighting upgrades. Danielson mentioned $1,000 was also donated by
Biolife for Music-in-the-Park. Palm will get a thank you card and leave at City Hall for
Commissioners to sign for BBC and Biolife.
9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. Kunz represented the Commission at the joint meeting with the City Council. Topics
included the need for a City Forester. Council was still working through the trailway plan so
did not provide feedback.
B. Kroeger mentioned mailing from Friends of Ramsey County. www.friendsoftheparks.org
C. Reviewed 1-page map of Mounds View Trail and Walkway System. We may need to put in
proposed trails.
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Regular Commission Meeting: April 25, 2013
1. Park Improvement Plan
2. Silverview Park Playground layout
3. Discuss Agenda for Annual Parks Tour
11. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 8:33 pm by Long, 2nd by Katovich. Motion Passed
6-0.