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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Exhibit A
Parks and Recreation Commission
January 27, 6:30 pm
Minutes
Commissioners present: Frank Silvis, Mary Benz, Sherry Gunn, Rob Marty and Dave Long.
Commissioners absent: Gary Stevenson, Pam Starr, and Stan McDonald.
Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer (YMCA)
Meeting called to order at 6:35 pm.
Motion to approve the December minutes by Mary, with a second to the motion by Sherry.
Motion carries.
Terri gave an opening thought on volunteers and their importance on Earth. Opening thoughts
will rotate monthly with staff and volunteers.
• Winter rec programs currently have approximately 150 registered participants. The Grand
opening incurred 417 guests with positive comments. Two suggestions from individuals that
were discussed involved a"floating" coat rack, to eliminate the security issue of an open coat
room, and secondly, kit lockers, for use to lock valuables in while visiting. A program flyer was
recently distributed to area schools listing new programs in the Community Center after school
and weekends. This includes instructional programs, open gyms, structured gym times, teen gym
on Friday nights, and structured birthday parties. The next Mounds View Matters is scheduled to
be delivered March 4 & 5. There was discussion regarding the MV Matters not being delivered in
several areas of the community. This is a concern, as it is a main form of communication on
programs for all ages in the City of Mounds View. Rob will also discuss this with the City
Council. There are approximately 11 new program slated for the March - April edition of the MV
Matters.
A brochure was shown to the Commission with general information and for feedback, specifically
on usage fees and rental fees. Brochure will be printed and available to mail, or pick up at City
Hall, the Community Center or for other PR means as well.
There was discussion on completion of the gym with the following items:
*4-6 additional baskets
* Wall padding behind baskets for safety
*Divider curtain between 2 basketball courts
*Digital scoreboard
• *Equipment for teens i.e. foosball, pool tables, air hockey etc.
*Refrigerator for Sr. lounge
• *TV/VCR/cart for meetings, movies, playstation, etc.
*Landscape/sand VB/basketball court
Staff will provide more information in the mail and establish a special meeting to finalize specifics,
such as purchasing priorities, quantity, and to purchase or explore other provisions. The
Commission is enthusiastic to continue moving forward on this project to ultimately complete it.
Frank advised Commissioners to review past information for any information on a 5 year plan for
park projects.
Terri will get the amount of park dedication money available from the finance department. The
determination as to the amount that will be used for community center items will be made once
information is received on the construction budget.
There was brief discussion on usage of facilities. It was determined that all scout groups should
not be charged.
In other business:Terri will get information about Commissioner terms and report at the next
meeting. Guest Dan Ley from the Irondale Baseball Association visited and shared some
concerns with different leagues using Greenfield ball fields and not following protocol. A meeting
will be set between park maintenance, recreation, and the association.
• Next meeting: February 24, 1999, 6:30 pm
Meeting adjourned: 8:05 pm
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