HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-2021 MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. I JANUARY 28, 2021 1 MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL MEETING MINUTES Mourws _
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:33 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Curry, Kroeger, Palm, Sullivan,
Commissioners Appointed- Need Oath of Office — Arel, Lillemo, Wake Wiesner,
Staff: Peterson I YMCA: Thomas
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve by Palm, 2nd by Kroeger. Motion Passed 5-0
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 19, 2020. Motion to approve by Sullivan, 2"d by Curry.
Motion 5-0.
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Oath of Office for Re -Appointed Commissioner Arel - by Don Peterson
B. Oath of office for Appointed Commissioner Lillemo, Wake Wiesner- by Don Peterson
C. Vote on Commission Chair, Vice Chair: Motion by Palm, 2"d by Curry to nominate Gerald
Arel for Chair and John Kroeger for Vice Chair. Motion Passed 7-0.
6. 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.
7. STAFF REPORTS
A. Parks and Recreation — Andy Thomas: See attached report. MVCC is open with
restrictions. Need reservations for gym, but not fitness center at this time. Masks need to be
worn at all times. Memberships are up. Gym is booked out every day from noon -close,
along with rentals for organized sports. Continued distance learning, but transitioning to
before and after school care. Running a skills camp coordinated with Shoreview Community
Center. Will be running a full day summer program 6:30AM to 6:OOPM. Senior fitness
programs will begin Feb. 8, including Silver Sneakers. Rentals and reservations are slow for
Event Center. Working on partnerships with Quincey House for teen programs, NB Park
and Rec, Hall of Fame Athletics for BB clinics, SMB Fire for CPR and First Aid classes as
well as safety camps and bike helmet clinics, Happy Feet Dance, YMCA for Youth and
Government Program, Pure Intensity BB, SLP Parks and Rec for music and senior
programs. Ice rinks are very busy and warming houses are open with restrictions. Behind
on park rentals for summer at this time. Field reservations will be opening up in about a
week. Ice rink hours 4-8 PM M-F and 12-8 SS: Weekdays: YMCA Advisory Board status:
changing name to Park and Recreation Advisory Board (maybe) and seeking applications
for two positions to meet quarterly. Need a Commissioner to be on this Advisory Board as
well available during a work weekday. Commissioner Arel will be on this Board.
B. Public Works — Don Peterson: See attached report. Working on drainage ditch at Ardan
Park and Woodcrest Park. Needed approval from Ramsey County and RCWD.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission — Role and Duties. Advice for
new Commissioners: Don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions, there are members
here who know the history and can provide rationale as to why we are moving in certain
directions. City government doesn't work as fast as we would like. Be patient. New
Commissioners would like a list of names and roles of City Staff and Commissioner. City
Staff will provide for next meeting packet.
B. Review of City Parks: locations and amenities. City Staff is reviewing the park brochure and
making changes, especially regarding the MVCC change with YMCA. Planning to add the
park info in the quarterly program guide for MVCC. Need more advertisement for park
amenities throughout the seasons (i.e. ice rinks, sledding, walking trails, etc). Maybe a
weekly or bi-weekly social media post promoting a few parks and amenities.
C. Review of Park Dedication Fund — Projects, Budget Balance $184,377 in the current Park
Dedication Fund. Current budgeted projects for this year total $125,000, but more ideas are
proposed. Park Dedication Funds are supplied by development projects in the City.
D. New Furnace at Hillview Park Shelter: 3 proposals received and all include new AC unit and
refrigerant. Cannot use CARES Act money to upgrade with filtration systems. The City has
used all three companies for various components. Motion by Kroeger, 2"d by Curry to
recommend replacement of furnace and AC condenser at Hillview Park Building up
to a cost of $11,110. Motion Passed 7-0. Direct Staff to investigate capabilities to add
HEPA filters to this unit and eerhaps existing HVAC units in other park buildings.
10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Update from Council Member Meehlhause regarding City
spending of CARES Act money that was received. Kroeger: Some work was done on a trail at
Lakeside Park. Encourage Commissioners to think about more specific items to spend PDF
money on for the future (i.e. short term smaller projects versus larger projects). Arel: Where
are we at with the Veterans' Memorial? Field conditions for upcoming baseball season. Invite
IBL representatives to next Commission meeting.
11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS: City Staff duties. Field
conditions -invite IBL. Revisit previous Old Business.
12. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Palm to adjourn at 8:25 PM, 2"d by Sullivan. Motion Passed 7-0
Next Regular Commission Meeting: February 25, 2021_at 6:30 PM