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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda January 25, 2007Park and Recreation and Forestry Committee Meeting Agenda January 25, 2007 6:30 P.M. 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of minutes from the December 21, 2006 meeting. 3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners on issues of concern. 4. YMCA Update 5. Unfinished Business: Oakwood Park Proposal Phase I Quotes for Phase I items such as grading, irrigation, fencing, and seeding will be submitted to the Commission on January 25th for review. If this project proceeds, construction of Phase I items is planned to commence first thing in the spring of 2007. Phase II Phase II is the creation of a playground area adjacent to the proposed soccer fields. The Commission has indicated a desire to investigate playground packages of varying price ranges. The Gametime web site displays numerous playground packages within three set cost ranges: 1. under $15,000, 2. $15,00 to $25,000, and 3. $25,00 to $35,000 A computer linked to the web site with the display on the large screen will be available at the meeting to discuss various preferred playground packages. Phase III Disc Golf – An informational email was sent to the Parks Supervisor pertaining to costs and recommendations for setting up a disc golf course. 6. New Business: Commission to Recommend Appointment to Vacant Commission Seat – The City has received two applications for the vacant seat on the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission. These two applicants were invited to attend the meeting. Park Dedication Fund Review – The budget sheet and Park Improvement Program was last updated in June of 2006. A full review and update discussions of the Park Improvement Program should be scheduled for the February 22nd Commission meeting. County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 1 -5 DNR Grant Application – The City will be submitting grant applications for Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trailway Grant Program. There are two types of DNR Trailway grants the City will be applying for; Local Tail Connection Program and the Federal Recreational Trail Program. The City Council approved a resolution of support for these grant applications on January 22, 2007. In addition to the resolution of support, letters of support from various agencies (including the Commission) will increase our probability of being successful. Staff will present a letter of support to the Commission for consideration of execution. Park Watch Program – Is this a program the Commission wants to implement? What would it entail? Bethlehem Baptist Church: Dedication of Funds – Annually the Bethlehem Baptist Church makes donations to several charitable organizations. It would be advantageous for the City to create a list of civic items that would benefit from such a donation and submit this to the Bethlehem Baptist Church. YMCA Advisory Committee Appointments – With expiration of Shari Kunza’s term on the Commission, there is a vacancy on the YMCA Advisory Committee on which she served. The YMCA Advisory Committee meets on the first Monday of the month at 2:30 PM. Are there any Parks and Recreation Commission members who wish to volunteer for serving on this committee? Meeting with City Council – Annually the Commission meets with the City Council. Is there a preferred work session date on which the Commission would like to meet – March 5, April 2, or May 7? Also, the Commission may want to develop a list of agenda items and topics to discuss with the City Council. Town Hall Meeting April 14, 2007 – The 3rd Annual is scheduled for April 14, 2007. There will be a table/booth set up for Parks. What would the Commission like to have available for display at this booth? (The new “Facility Guide”, photos and info on new park buildings, Oakwood Park project…). Also, the City will be creating a promotional video that will be shown on cable TV and at the Town Hall Meeting. This video will have a segment (5 to 10 minutes in length) showing parks facilities. It will also include / make mention of the parks facility guide that was recently created. What items / facilities would the Commission like to see in this promotional video? 7. Commissioner/Staff Reports: Random Park Building Status Report Groveland Park Building Status Report Indoor Playground Equipment at the Mounds View Community Center Report Skating Rink Update County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 9&10 Project Update – On January 8, 2007, the City Council approved the plans and specification and set a bid date of February 8th for this project. The drinking fountain and bike racks were removed from the plans as per the Commission’s recommendations. On January 22, 2007, the City Council made a motion to direct Staff to facilitate the creation of revised plan sheets and specifications to include a bid alternate to deduct the boardwalk bump out area. The estimated cost of the boardwalk bump out area is $4,900; the cost to revise the plans and specs and change the bid documents is estimated to be $1,200 to $1,500. Any Other Reports? 8. Request for future agenda items/other business Possible Items for February 22nd Agenda Park Improvement Plan Review