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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-2014 Agenda and Packet PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION 6:30 P.M. | NOVEMBER 20, 2014 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Aukee, Katovich, Kroeger, Kunz, Long, Palm, Rundle Staff: DeBar, Peterson | YMCA: Danielson *to be absent 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 22, 2014 Meeting B. September 25, 2014 Meeting C. October 23, 2014 Meeting 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. 6. STAFF REPORTS A. YMCA B. Public Works 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Applications for Appointment to Commission Seats B. Review Park Guide Brochure C. Discuss 2015 Meeting Schedule 9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS 1. Review Ardan Avenue Parking Layout Options 2. Review Disc Golf Course Layout at Silver View Park 3. 4. 11. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular Commission Meeting: January 22, 2015 PARKS 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 PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION 6:30 P.M. | OCTOBER 23, 2014 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL MEETING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:33 PM 2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Aukee, Katovich, Kroeger, Kunz, Long, Palm, Rundle Staff: DeBar, Peterson* | YMCA: Danielson *to be absent 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Eliminate the approval of minutes, Item 4, since no minutes are available. Motion to approve amended agenda by Kroeger, 2nd by Kunz to approve. Motion passed 8-0 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 22, 2014 Meeting B. September 25, 2014 Meeting 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 YMCA notes. Increased hours approved by City Council due to increased usage weekday mornings and on weekend evenings. M-Th 8am-9pm, F-Sat 8am-10 pm, Sun 10am-8pm. Looking into adult and youth kickball leagues for next year. B. Public Works: See Public Works notes. Disc golf course at Silverview update: course designer will progress the course design this month for Commission review in November. Tree removal in late fall/early winter. Direct Staff to provide layout for parking at Groveland Park: 90º vs. 60º angled. Consider options for the green space north of the ball field. Batting cage? Parking lot? Plant trees? Leave alone as green space for warming up? Plan for parking on west side of Groveland with sidewalk on east side. This decreases possibility of young children running between cars, and adds safety with the sidewalk on the east side. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Review Park Improvement Plan: Commission to look over and prioritize at November meeting. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Application of Steven Roste for Appointment to Commission Seat. Motion by Kroeger, 2nd by Kunz to recommend that Steve Roste be appointed to the Commission. Motion passed 8-0. 9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Kroeger reminds residents about the park usage opportunities at Arden Park behind the compost site. 10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS Discuss 2015 Meeting Schedule Update park brochure Groveland Park improvements including parking Silverview disc golf course 11. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular Commission Meeting: November 20, 2014 (1 week early due to Thanksgiving) Motion to adjourn at 7:42 by Kroeger, 2nd by Long. Motion passed 8-0 Mounds View Community Center / YMCA 1. Program updates a. Winter I registration is open now, fun new classes Winter Games at Lambert Park. (Boot Hockey, Igloo building, and Alaskan Baseball!! Little Lotus which is a YMCA Kid Friendly Yoga!! And for indoor active kids we have Dodgeball games!!! b. AOA Programing i. Turkey Bingo Today!! Holiday Party to build community, excited for the New Year as we get more interest at this time. Gifts for seniors. c. Teen Programing i. Teen Leaders Club running a food drive donates any unused food at the community center. 2. Events a. We are at about 95% booked for the 2015 wedding season at this point. (May-August ) b. Building Usage 59 89 100 $14,189 $25,290 $28,707 $0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 2012 YTD 2013 YTD 2014 YTD Revenue Number of Rentals GymRentalsJan-YTD 289 318 380 $103,517 $108,369 $102,961 $0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $120,000 2012 YTD 2013 YTD 2014 YTD Revenue Number of Rentals Ev entCenterJan -YTD 3. Park Rentals 4. Fields 5. Other a. Fall Festival – Great success b. Santa Event- December 6th c. Ice Rinks starting soon – sharpen your skates!!! 510 610 776 14.35%13.53%16.00% $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900 2012 YTD 2013 YTD 2014 YTD Days Reserved Utilization FieldsRentalsJan -YTD Item No. 8A M E M O R A N D U M To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners From: Nick DeBar – Director of Public Works Date: November 20, 2014 RE: Consider Applications for Appointments to Commission Seat The City received four applications for the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission – attached are the applications. Traditionally, Commissioners have reviewed new applicants and made recommendation for approval or denial to the City Council. Terms of three current members of the current Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission are set to expire at the end of this year. The current status of Commission memberships are as follows: Seat Commission Member Term Expiration A1 Dave Long 12-31-2014 A2 Gerald Arel 12-31-2014 A3 Dale Aukee 12-31-2014 B1 John Kroeger 12-31-2015 B2 Steven Katovich 12-31-2015 B3 vacant 12-31-2015 C1 Jerry Kunz 12-31-2016 C2 Cindy Palm 12-31-2016 C3 vacant 12-31-2016 The Commission will need to make appointment recommendations for the vacant seats and a Chair position for next year’s Commission meetings. These recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The City Council is anticipated to make appointments at their December 8, 2014 regular meeting. Item No. 8A M E M O R A N D U M To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners From: Nick DeBar – Director of Public Works Date: November 20, 2014 RE: Consider Applications for Appointments to Commission Seat The City received four applications for the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission – attached are the applications. Traditionally, Commissioners have reviewed new applicants and made recommendation for approval or denial to the City Council. Terms of three current members of the current Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission are set to expire at the end of this year. The current status of Commission memberships are as follows: Seat Commission Member Term Expiration A1 Dave Long 12-31-2014 A2 Gerald Arel 12-31-2014 A3 Dale Aukee 12-31-2014 B1 John Kroeger 12-31-2015 B2 Steven Katovich 12-31-2015 B3 vacant 12-31-2015 C1 Jerry Kunz 12-31-2016 C2 Cindy Palm 12-31-2016 C3 vacant 12-31-2016 The Commission will need to make appointment recommendations for the vacant seats and a Chair position for next year’s Commission meetings. These recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The City Council is anticipated to make appointments at their December 8, 2014 regular meeting.