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6:30 P.M. I MARCH 25, 2021 1 MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
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1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:32 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Off, Kroeger, Lillemo, Palm, Sullivan, Wake Wiesner,
Staff: Peterson I Thomas
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve by Palm, 2"d by Kroeger. Motion Passed 6-0
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 27, 2020: Motion to approve by Kroeger, 2Id by Arel. Motion passed 4-0.
February 25, 2021: Motion to approve by Sullivan, 2nd by Wake Wiesner. 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. Parks and Recreation — Andy: See attached report. 35 children registered for the Summer
Parks Program and Explore More Program so far. League registration for summer sports
open with good registration to start! Getting more calls for Event Center rentals. Hiring
seasonal maintenance positions. Field rentals up to what it was in 2019, park building
rentals still low. More seniors coming in since vaccinations have become available.
B. Public Works — Don: See attached report. All diseased trees on city land have been
removed -including ash trees in parks. Working on a couple of grants for replacement with
non -ash trees. Will do a 2 for 1 replacement.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Silver View Park Ball Fields — install netting along out filed fence. 10' netting would cost
$11,675; and 20' netting would cost $25,935. Discussion about cost vs. safety in relation to
people that would still try to hit a ball over the net. With removal of trees by the City, does
the City need to provide additional safety? Motion by Kroeger, 2"d by Wake Wiesner to
move forward with the recommendation to install a 20' net above the existing 10'
high chain link fence for a length of 165' at a cost of up to $25,915.
Motion passed 5-1-Palm descent.
B. Lambert Hockey Rink — Reconfigure boards and reduce overall size of rink. Total cost of
$29,935. Previous vote in August (5-1) was to move forward with this plan.
C. Review Random Park Playground — Replacement cost $94,109 to include tot lot, and larger
playground for ages 5-12, along with some elements from former City Hall Park. Will need
to provide concrete ADA path from building to playground for accessibility. Motion by
Palm, 2"d by Sullivan to recommend to City Council to move forward with the
playground replacement at the cost of $94,109. Motion passed 6-0. Encourage Staff
to look into possible grants to match.
D. Review 5 year Capital Park Improvement Plan (2022-2026) Looking at identifying projects
to improve the parks, regardless of funding. Go out as an individual and/or in small groups
then bring feedback to our next meeting. Suggest Woodcrest, Greenfield, Hillview and
Groveland ball fields, Oakwood trail, Lakeside Park in SLP by April 19, 2021. Send to Don
prior to the meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. List from IBL on concerns of various ball fields: See attached report. Encourage
commissioners to look at elements on their park tours. Direct Staff to bring back costs
for big ticket items.
B. City Council Work Session May 3, 2021 — Update on Parks and Recreation Department /
Review future needs of programs, parks, and facilities.
9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
A. What is the progress on replacing the T-ball field at City Hall Park? Waiting on cost
estimates.
B. Hoping to open Splash pad this summer from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
weekend! The City has the permit from Ramsey County!
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Park tour recommendations
B. Potential visit from Twin Cities Gateway.
11. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 8:56 PM by Palm, 2"d by Sullivan. Motion passed 6-0,
Next Regular Commission Meeting: April 22, 2021