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Parks and Recreation Commission
February 24, 1999, 6:30 pm
Minutes
Commissioners present: Frank Silvis, Gary Stevenson, Mary Benz, Dave Long and Rob Marty
(Council Liason).
Commissioners absent: Stan McDonald, Pam Starr, and Sherry Gunn.
Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA), Rick Wriskey(Forestry) and Steve Dazinski (Public
Works).
Meeting called to order 6:35 pm.
Motion to approve the January 27, and special meeting, February 10 minutes by Gary, with a
second to the motion by Dave.
Rick Wriskey gave a 30 minute presentation on what the Forestry department in Mounds View
does. Including the in-house landscaping at the MVCC and City Hall. He also informed the
IIIcommission that tree planting at the community center this spring will involve the Pinewood
Elementary school kids on Arbor Day.
Terri asked the commission to begin brainstorming ideas of what projects they might be
interested in pursuing in 1999 for usage of some park dedication funding. Steve was present to
inform the group on the existing trail system in Mounds View and his thoughts on paving the
remaining trails, particularly at Silverview. Apparently there had been some resistence by
residents in that area. Terri will get information on a public hearing. Developing trails at the
golf course for a nature trail is also an interest. Terri will invite John Hammerschmidt to the
March meeting to discuss plans. Lighting for the paths to the softball fields at City Hall, and the
volleyball courts was also discussed. Steve will get a cost estimate for this. Terri will explore
the possibility of moving the playground equipment from Woodcrest, which is no longer a park,
to Random park which would enhance the existing equipment. Discussion turned to the outdoor
basketball courts that were included in the MVCC original plans. The cost of adding 2 half
courts is $4,590 each.
Gary made a motion to proceed with the outdoor basketball courts and the process of
paving the trails at Silverview. Seconded by Mary. Motion carried.
Terri updated the group on the Community Center. All amenities that went to the City Council
were approved to be paid by the construction budget, however, a 2nd bid must be sought for the
• baskets, since it is over a certain dollar amount. All other purchases are being worked on with
specs, budgeted numbers, etc. Bruce Kessel, Finance Director has asked Coke if they would be
• interested in partial or full sponsorship of the scoreboard. Mike Ullrich is working on cable
hookup for the lobby for a TV. Terri will pursue two other ideas for programming which would
incur cost in 1999, Border Patrol for the parking lot for street hockey, and also virtual golf for a
portion of the storage closet in the gym. The commission believes that this space would be best
utilized if it could be locker/changing space. Other happenings include a school flyer for spring
programs, a day camp program is potentially being developed for summer and possible outreach
with the schools for spring and summer. The MVCC is hosting a state men's and women's
volleyball tournament on April 17-18 sponsored by the Minnesota Sports Federation. Terri will
check with Steve's Appliance for a refrigerator donation for the Sr. lounge.
There was brief discussion on the issue of having safety bags in softball. Currently they are not
required, however, at some point will be and are a safety measure that should be considered.
They are approximately $100 each.
Dave made a motion to approve the purchase of 4 safety bases for softball. Seconded by
Mary. Motion carried.
Next meeting: March 24, 6:30 pm (Dave and Mary will not be present)
Meeting adjourned: 8:20 pm
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