HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes8.24.06Park and Recreation and Forestry Commission Meeting Minutes
August 24, 2006
6:30 P.M.
1. Roll Call: Call to Order 6:37 p.m.
Present: Kroeger, Long, Kunz, Kunza, Palm, Arel, Aukee, Lee, Weldon, Szurek
Absent: Dazenski, McIntyre
Approval of minutes from the July 27, 2006 meeting.
Motion by Kunz, 2nd by Arel to approve minutes. Discussion: Kroeger wished to amend item 8g to include support from NSSA as well as New Brighton Soccer Club. Motion approved with
amendment and 2nd. Motion passesd 6-0
3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners on issues of concern. NO RESIDENTS PRESENT
4. Forestry Report – Annual report from the City Forester. See Summary notes.
5 new oakwilt sites this year.
5. YMCA Update:
Weldon reported fall soccer up and running with 10 teams ages 4-14
Swimming will begin soon with Sept/Oct. MV Matters
Preschool programs will begin in Fall
5K Family Fun Run had about 30 participants during the Festival in the Park Weekend.
6. Unfinished Business:
Oakwood Park Proposal: Staff provided layout to scale of possible options for field use:
Option 1:
1 minimum adult-size field running North/South
1 Eight and under field running North/South
Unable to rotate fields East/West
Playground must be in NE or SE corner
Option 2:
1-2 Twelve and under fields
1-2 Eight and under fields
Playground can be in any corner
Can rotate fields and change size options to fit needs
Motion by Kunz to proceed with redevelopment of Oakwood Park with setting aside space on SouthWest corner (near Quincy and Oakwood) for playground.
2nd by Long
Discussion: Aukee added IBL’s support and request to continue to develop existing baseball fields in the city.
Motion Passed 7-0
Motion by Aukee to remove existing Oakwood playground equipment, picnic tables, and grill; leaving only the swingset as soon as possible. 2nd by Kunz. Motion Passed 7-0.
(Oakwood Park Continued)
Commission is defining 3 phases to this project:
Phase I: grading, elevation, irrigation, seeding and fertilizer
Phase II: Playground installation
Phase III: Creating a passive park on the north side of Hillview, rerouting trail, and possible adding a disc golf course
Motion by Palm to direct staff to get quotes for Phase I items. 2nd by Kunza. Passed 7-0.
Motion by Palm directing staff to present plan to city council work session Sept. 5. 2nd by Kunz, Passed 7-0
(Old Business Continued)
Facility Guide Update – Motion made on July 27th to finalize by September meeting.
Kunza to make a draft and email to commissioners
Park Building Rental Fee structure – Motion by Aukee to eliminate text under Class II regarding MV athletic associations “serving over 50% of MV youth per team (must provide a roster
to qualify).” 2nd by Kunz. Passed 7-0
7. New Business:
Field Use Fee Structure: Table until Sept. meeting.
County Road 10 Trailway – segments 9&10 – Public Hearing has been set for August 28th.
Any Other Items?
8. Commissioner/Staff Reports:
2006 park Improvement Plan – Steve is putting together a staff report and resolution for approval of items identified for 2006 in the current Park Improvement Plan. A copy will be emailed
out to Commissioners before going to City Council.
Groveland Park Building status: Building still there. No updates
Recognition of Council Member Sherri Gunn for coordinating Festival in the Park.
Requesting feedback at future meetings from area athletic associations concerning city fields and suggestions to improve them.
9. Request for future agenda items/other business
Possible Items for September 28th Agenda
Oakwood Park
Facility Guide finalize
Field use rental fees and classifications
Motion to adjourn by Aukee, 2nd by Long. 9:26 p.m.
PLAN TO MEET AT RANDOM PARK AT 6:00 FOR TOUR!