HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-2014 MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
7:00 P.M. | MAY 22 , 2014 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
***Parks Tour before regular meeting***
***Agenda: 5:30-Groveland Park, Greenfield Tennis Courts if time allows
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Arel, Aukee, Katovich, Kroeger; Absent: Kunz, Palm, Long
Staff Present: DeBar, Peterson | YMCA: Danielson
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Kroeger/2nd by Arel, Approved 4-0
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 24, 2014 Meeting Motion by Arel/2nd by Katovich, Approved 4-0
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 Public Input provided.
6. STAFF REPORTS
A. YMCA: Summer programs growing. Summer programs start June 9th and summer hours
start next week. Pickleball tournament postponed until fall. Event center revenue and
rentals numbers are down. New church group will be renting the center on Sundays, along
with driver training events. Four different basketball camps running throughout the
summer. Park rentals are up, revenue down slightly. Field use numbers are up, revenue
flat. Music-in-the Park starts in June on third Thursdays. The 5K fun run in August kicks off
the Festival-in-the Park weekend – Sign up by June 28th to get registration discount.
Discussed Random Park shelter features that may be resulting in higher rental interest.
B. Public Works: Most seasonal workers on board. Project coordinator position has 20
applicant. Council will review finalists next week for approval.
Field mowing, up-keep, fertilizer and weed control in process.
White Swamp Oak trees were planted on Arbor Day, 25 April, at Silver View Park just west
of the shelter in recognition of Steve Dazinski’s 26.5 years of service to Mounds View. A
plaque identifies this recognition. In addition, eleven trees were planted at Silver View Park
and more at the Community Center.
Residing of the SV shelter gable was completed. Unfortunately some graffiti was placed on
all four sides of the shelter. Shelter was then repainted.
Greenfield Park: RCWD planning a project on Anoka-Ramsey Judicial Ditch #1 will be re-
profiled and repaired. Project also includes Branch 5 which runs through Greenfield Park.
Project may occur this year. Met Council is planning to replace large sewer pipe in
Greenfield, across from Oakwood Park. Trail may be temporarily blocked.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discuss Groveland Park Improvements
• Reviewed potential Arden and Groveland street plans for consideration of Groveland
Park improvements
• List provided by Don Peterson of potential projects to consider – List reviewed during
tour
• East side of park to become more passive green space
• Playground to shrink slightly, remove swing sets, minor repair to equipment
• Add reverse concrete curb and replace fill in playground area
• Thin out some of the older trees to allow younger oak trees to grow
• Shrink ballfield infield, new benches, grading outfield and reseed
• Reconstruct surface/subsurface of tennis courts, move
• Move or eliminate volleyball court
• Flooring and painting
• Sidewalk up to shelter
• Add concrete apron around shelter perimeter to control erosion
• Repaint shelter interior, add carpet
• Add irrigation
• Modify berm and add bench
• Add shelter overhang on west side
Staff is to obtain project estimates, define priorities and practical order of completion and
present findings to the Commission at a future meeting. Potential completion in 2015.
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Kroeger: Music in the Park on June 19th at 6:30, North Suburban , Silver View Park
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Regular Commission Meeting: June 26, 2014
1. Review Proposed 2015 Budget Funds
2. Added Groveland park improvements discussion
3.
11. ADJOURNMENT Motion Katovich/2nd Arel, Approved 4-0
Minutes taken by Kroeger from video