HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-2021 MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | APRIL 22, 2021 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:30 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Curry, Kroeger, Lillemo, Palm, Sullivan, Wake Wiesner,
Staff: Peterson | Thomas
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve adding item 7C by Palm, 2nd by Sullivan. Motion
Passed. 6-0. Lilemo joined after the motion.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 25, 2021: Motion to approve by Kroeger, 2nd by Wake Wiesner, Motion Passed 7-0.
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. Summer League registration closes
Friday. Numbers are about where they should be. Same with Summer Park Programs.
B. Public Works – Don: See attached report. Did receive a grant for removal and replacement
of ash trees for EAB at City Hall and Lambert Parks. Splash pad will open Memorial Day
weekend at 50% capacity (49 people). Masks required when not in the water and outside of
the splash pad area (benches, tables, playground). Will need a posted telephone number
and ability to shut off the water if capacity exceeds 49 and is unsafe. Drinking fountains will
remain off at all parks until restrictions are lifted. Working on a bubbling feature at the east
end of W ood Lake at Silverview Park in hopes of keeping the ice off enough to release
winter decay gases to decrease the stench around Long Lake Road in the spring.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review 5-year Capital Park Improvement Plan (2022-2026): Went through park-by-park
and Commissioner observations/concerns. Most seem to be general maintenance items or
smaller additions.
B. Park Tours Recommendations: Went through park-by-park and Commissioner
observations/concerns. Most big cost items are already on our PIP, others seem to be
general maintenance items or smaller additions. Possibilities include add dog poop trash
bins and charcoal waste bins at all parks. Add grills and picnic tables, benches, and
bathroom enclosures to parks away from the building so people can enjoy the park away
from the building if the building is rented out. Possibly move Random Park playground
equipment to Woodcrest. Possible use for north Oakwood-turn into a pollinator garden.
How can we commit some park space to include game space for BIPOC population that is
growing in Mounds View? Website: mncompass.org for up-to-date census data on MV
populations. ASK our residents!!
C. Silverview Park netting-revisit: Further discussion led to same conclusion to move forward
with 20 foot net above fencing.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Arbor Day/Earth Day – tree planting: April 30th at noon at Groveland Park
B. Update on City EAB – treatment, removals and plantings: Good maps in the packet of trees
marked accordingly. Removal at City Hall, Greenfield, Groveland, Lambert, Random,
Silverview, and near Walgreens. Also adding different varieties of trees at these parks. Goal
is to stagger plantings of new trees over a few years for maintenance.
9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Disc golf course is being used and enjoyed. Possibility of getting
students involved with the commission. Possibilities could be Youth in Government or MV
Climate Awareness group. Get them involved with pollinator gardens or other interests in the
city environment.
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
11. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn by Curry, 2nd by Kroeger. Motion passed 6-0. Lilemo
absent.
Next Regular Commission Meeting: May 28, 2021
Meet with City Council in person May 3, 2021 at MVCC at 6:30