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PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | AUGUST 22, 2013 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:32 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Aukee, Katovich, Kunz, Kroeger, Palm, Long
Staff: Dazenski, DeBar | YMCA: Danielson
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve by Palm, 2nd by Katovich. Motion Passed 6-0.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 25, 2013 Meeting Minutes. Item 8A, correct motion to reflect potential items for funding
from BBC to include flooring at GROVELAND park building, not Hillview. Motion to approve
by Long, 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: See attached report. Revenue and participation numbers are up this year. Silver
Sneakers ready to go and will host an Open House September 26th 9 am-1 pm at MVCC.
Music-in-the-Park had low numbers last month, but had a great band. May host at
Silverview Park next year. Consider location next spring. Family Fun Run had 61 runners
and raised $1500 for Y-Partners. 12-year-old won the race! Building Happenings: Revenue
down this year, but event numbers are up. People are renting smaller spaces to save
money, but still ends up being the same amount of work for MVCC staff. Park building
rentals up from last year, but lower than 2011. 128 rentals this year, 126 last year, 142 in
2011.
1. Concerns were raised by area fall baseball teams with reserving fields this fall and who
has reservation “rights” based on MV residents on the roster. We are still committed to
the February reservation date. Old rate sheet said 10%, but current priorities are for
50% MV residents for teams reserving prior to February 1st.
2. Discussed possible flyer to hand out to organized teams that are using the fields without
reservation or paying.
B. Public Works: Silverview playground almost complete. Still need rocking toys and benches.
Old playground to be removed soon and disposed of. Looking at lighting upgrades at
Lambert Park for $8100. Research with disc golf occurring and consultants will meet with
City Staff next week. Could look at closing Silverview, and creating a course at Greenfield.
Currently there are seven goals. Usage has dropped, litter has dropped. Staff put in some
seeding at erosion sites, and this is improving a bit. Consider removing more holes to
lighten the usage. Commission may walk the course before the next meeting. Staff is
gathering bids for replacing Hillview park building roof. Estimated costs provided for
suggested BBC donations.
1. Meet at Silverview Park at 6:00 on September 26th for ribbon-cutting ceremony for
the playground, then take a park tour of the disc golf course with city staff. Begin
meeting at 7:00 PM instead of 6:30.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review Park Improvement Plan: City Staff should be able to complete 2013 projects except
for City Hall irrigation, which will defer until a better comprehensive plan is created. Fog
sealing will occur on trails and Random Parking Lot. DeBar will email the PIP to the
Commission to help us prioritize needs. Groveland Park needs attention. Discuss Hillview
rink vs. tennis courts. Still need clarification for funding sources with Hillview building
roof replacement and Greenfield Park parking lot.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discuss Pedestrian/Bicycle Accommodations in Area G Street Project: Commissioners
prefer the layout similar to what is being done on Hillview Road with a bike lane and
sidewalk on the north side of the road, and a parking lane on the south side of the road for
Ardan Ave.
B. Discuss Removal of Appointed Commission Member: Individual was appointed by the City
Council to join the PRF Commission, but has never been in attendance, has not returned
attempted communications by the City Administrator or DeBar. He has not been sworn in
as a Commissioner. Motion by Katovich, 2nd by Palm to recommend that the City
Council officially rescind the appointment of Rich Daher from the Park, Recreation,
and Forestry Commission. Motion Passed 6-0.
9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. Palm: Water your trees, including your boulevard trees.
B. Aukee: Emerald Ash Borer has been found in Superior, WI from suspected firewood
transport.
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Regular Commission Meeting: September 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Meeting at 6:00 at
Silverview Park.
1. Discuss 2014 Fee Schedule
2. Discuss Disc Golf Course Restoration
11. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 8:18 by Long, 2nd by Kunz. Motion Passed 6-0.