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Parks & Recreation Commission
February 23, 2000, 6:30 pm
Minutes
Commissioners present: Sherry Gunn, Dave Long, Stan McDonald, Theresa Lexcen,
Dawn Little, Frank Silvis, Mike Szczepanski, and Tony Zuk.
Commissioners absent: Rich Sonterre
Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA)
A motion was made to approve the minutes from January 26, by Tony with a seconded
by Stan. Motion carries.
Staff updated the Commission on happenings at the Community Center. A flyer was
distributed to the group to inform them of the upcoming focus group that will help
acquire information from the community on the summer playground program. The
purpose of the focus group is to randomly choose past participant parents, and ask
• questions that will prompt discussion and hopefully help with improvements for program
planning. A weekend men's basketball tournament brought in 8 teams to the MVCC on
February 19-20. Youth baseball/t-ball sign up is scheduled for Saturday, March 18 at
City Hall. Volunteers are needed to help from 9-12 noon. The issue of having too many
kids on a team was briefly discussed and heeded by staff. A new program has erupted
from the work of several different schools and agencies, including staff from MVCC. It
is called Club Mid for Middle School age youth and involves 3 sites in Mounds View,
Church Upon the Rock, Salem Baptist, and MVCC. YMCA is involved in program
planning, supervising, and implementing programs after school, 5 days per week. The
new Mounds View Matters has been delivered. Commissioners were asked to review the
new Y Community section.
Lastly, the group was asked to review a proposal on 2000 playground fees for summer.
The increase would bring us closer to New Brightons Playground fees, it would allow for
more... quality, supplies, content, value. Several tactics were discussed to acquire a
better end result. A focus group is planned for March to gain more information from
parents of participants to confirm our beliefs and educate us as we plan for 2000. The
proposed fees are an increase of$12 for each program.
Stan made a motion to move forward with the newly identified playground
playcenter fee structure. Mike seconded. Motion carries.
• Staff provided budget information requested from the Commission. The breakdown is
attached, as Exhibit B. The group has numerous questions and frustrations regarding a
• Mounds View Exhibit B
Parks & Recreation Commission
February, 2000
Summary of money distribution:
YMCA: All program fees and expenses related to programming. Current budget,
$81,000.
Lakeside Park: Spring Lake Park and City of Mounds View Joint agreement for
maintenance of park and for providing lifeguards at Lakeside Beach. Restricted to
$15,000.
Park Dedication funds: Commission has direct accountability & responsibility for
recommending to council specific ways of utilizing this fund. Current, $137,000.
MV Community Center: Gym rental and open gym fees are only source of revenue
from YMCA. Gym rental budget is $16,700, and open gym budget is $3,500. Revenue
• to date is $6,283. Operating expenses includes supervisors, lights, water, YMCA
contract, etc. 2000 budget for expense: $200, 214. Other tenants in the building, under
separate management include Children's Home Society, Banquet Center, and Community
Education.
"Old" Recreation Fund: This fund existed prior to YMCA management. Currently has
$100,000, which is a surplus from City transfers from the general fund. The City had
previously transferred $32,000 annually to offset department expenses. City
administration will be making a recommendation as to the discretion of these funds.
General fund—Recreation: Essentially is non existent. Does, however, include
expense budgeted for skating rink supervision, playground programs, and School
Coordinator.
Park Maintenance: No budget responsibilities by YMCA staff.
CC: Mayor Dan Coughlin
City Administrator, Chuck Whiting
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• The list of brainstorming will continue at the next meeting. The * indicates jobs that the
Commission feels Park maintenance should proceed with.
Other park discussion included, obtaining more information and models on a park watch
system, or adopt a park. Staff will breakdown the improvement projects by park for the
next meeting.
Suggestions from guests with responses was briefly reviewed. It was our first
opportunity to respond to our guests. They are also posted at the Community center.
Tony made a motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm. Seconded by Dave. Motion carries.
Next meeting: March 29, 6:30 pm at City Hall.
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