HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-26 PRF Minutes MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
• STATE OF MINNESOTA
June 26, 1992
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
CALL TO
ORDER: Chairperson Burmeister called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners present: Chairperson Burmeister, Commissioners
Silvis, Stevenson, Trettel and Starr.
Commissioners absent: Commissioners Dentz and Long.
Staff present: Director Saarion
MINUTES: Commissioner Silvis made a motion seconded by Commissioner
Stevenson to approve the May 28, 1992 minutes. Motion passed, 5
ayes, 0 nays.
CHAIR RPT: None
COUNCIL RPT: None
• PARK MAINT.
RE-ORG.: Staff reported that park maintenance responsibilities were being
given to the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. Staff had
work tasks on a schedule for review. Staff requested Commission
input and advice regarding the maintenance goals and objectives.
Commissioners added suggestions for individual park maintenance
tasks which staff will add to the weekly task list.
The Commission requested a time to meet with the maintenance
crew to be introduced and welcome them as part of the department.
MVAA
TOURNAMENT: Staff reported that the MVAA was awarded the Regional
Tournament for 12-13 year olds. This is quite an honor because the
facilities must be of good caliber to meet the criteria for such a
tournament. They hope to pass the test and bid for the State
tournament in 1993.
PARK
PROJECTS: Director Saarion reported on the various park projects either
completed or in planning. The Eagle Scout candidate Peter Szurek
completed the painting project on Woodcrest Park building. Eagle
• Scout candidate Bryan Rife will be working on the landscaping
project for the horseshoe courts at Silver View Park in the month of
July. Another Eagle Scout candidate Troy Griebe will be working
on Lambert Park play area landscaping.
Parks and Recreation Commission
June 26, 1992
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Director Saarion informed the Commission that monies may be
available for spending recommendation due to money saved due to •
the grant received for Lambert Play equipment. The money could
be used for putting in a paved section of pathway at City Hall Park.
Commissioner Stevenson suggested that a section of paved pathway
at Silver View Park should also be considered. Staff will provide the
Commission with cost estimates for both projects at the next
meeting.
Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Stevenson to direct staff to look into the costs of paths at City Hall
and Silver View Parks. Motion passed, 4 ayes, 0 nays.
PROGRAM
UPDATE: The summer programs are underway, with youth clinics and camps
offered through-out the summer in many different sporting interests.
The Butterflies Are Free program has a severely decreased number
of participants due to the lack of subsidy and resulting high fees.
The summer playground program is as popular as always with good
registrations and low fees due to the grant provided for staffing
needs by the Mounds View Lion's Club. Youth athletic programs
have increased in registration probably due to a high number of 6-7-
8 years olds and the results of the Twins winning the World Series.
LAKESIDE •
PARK: The beach opened on Saturday, June 20, 1992. The weather has
been unusually cool and therefore the numbers of swimmers has not
be high. However, the park has extremely high usage especially
during the evenings for softball, volleyball, use of the walking path,
playground area, general sunbathing and picnicking.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Stevenson made a motion to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Commissioner Silvis. Motion passed 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Saarion, Director
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
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