HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 20, 2007 MeetingParks and Recreation and Forestry Commission Meeting Minutes
December 20, 2007
6:30 P.M.
NOTE: The Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners will be meeting at the Mounds View Community Center to tape a portion of the parks promotional video following this meeting.
1. Call to Order at 6:31 P.M.
Roll Call: Kunz, Kroeger, Palm, Arel, Long, Peterson. Aukee present 6:35
Staff Present: Dazenski, Weldon, Prindle, Van Alstine
2. Approval of minutes from the November 15, 2007 meeting. Motion by Kroeger, 2nd by Long to approve the minutes. Motion Passed 6-0
3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners on issues of concern. No residents present
4. YMCA Update - Weldon
Ice rinks opened last weekend. Closed during the week, open again Friday 12/21 into February. Limited hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Check
out city website for hour posting, or call MVCC. Hours vary during Winter Break, compared to when school is in session.
5. Unfinished Business:
Parks Promotional Video – Any further discussion / coordination for the Parks Promotional Video. Taping at the Mounds View Community Center will commence following this meeting. Aukee
will schedule a time to meet with VanAlstine to shoot hockey footage at Lambert and Hillview Parks.
Greenfield Park Pubic Meeting Notice – A public meeting notice to discuss the long term plan for the current parkland and trailway was not published in the January edition of the Mounds
View Matters. The meeting was set for January 24, 2008 at 6:30pm (just before the regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Meeting). Issues to consider:
1). How does the Commission want conduct the meeting?
a) Define parkland not as open space, nor undeveloped, but clarify to residents that we are looking for potential long-term use of existing amenities and not make changes to the
existing ball field and playground.
b) 3-minute time limit for those who wish to speak
2). What information does the Commission want to make available?
a) Public notice as drafted with suggestions and area map with area labeled as parkland and trailway.
b) Direct staff to place a notice in the area newspapers, Bulletin and Sun Focus, and post in the city hall and MVCC bulletin boards, include in TV scroll, and city website.
3). What displays does the Commission want?
a) map of the park and trailway
b) map of proposed disc golf options
c) any visuals and information regarding 2002 proposals if they exist
4) The notice should be directly mailed to the nearby property owners that received the previous letter for public meeting
Developing a Volunteer Coach of the Year award and naming it after Patrick “Homer” Holmes – The Commission developed selection criteria, who would be eligible, and the process for approval.
The Commission will next finalize the application and set deadlines for this award. The Commission may want to review and recommend the wording for the plaque. Attached is a copy wording
that was on the Citizen of the Year plaque along with the current draft of the nomination form.
Kroeger will contact Mrs. Holmes regarding the name of the award itself.
How will we get the word out that this award is available? Through MVCC and area associations as well as the Mounds View Matters
6. New Business:
Establish 2008 Meeting Dates – a draft schedule has been developed with the meetings scheduled for the forth Thursday of the month (except for November and December). Motion to approve
dates by Palm, 2nd by Peterson. Motion Passed 7-0
Commission to recommend a Chairperson, Appoint a Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary for 2008.
Jerry Kunz will continue as Chairperson, Gerald Arel will be Vice-Chairperson, Cindy Palm will continue as Secretary.
Oakwood Park: 2008 Striping and Implementation Plan - The YMCA and Staff will present a plan for review and approval by the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission on how should
Oakwood Park be utilized in 2008. Kroeger is receiving feedback from area soccer associations concerning field usage and recommendations. Currently we have room for one U12 and two
U8 size fields or two U12 fields. Discussed options to use moveable goals and rotate as needed to preserve the field so as not to overuse the new turf. Priorities for 2008 would be
for MVCC YMCA programs with the options of renting to area associations if/when the Parks Department feel it is ready.
Neighborhood Park Meetings – discuss the concept of holding Neighborhood Park Meetings for selected parks each year. The intent would be to solicit more public input regarding the long
term vision and plan for a particular neighborhood park. The Commission provides the venue for public input at each meeting. If residents have concerns about other parks, they are
welcome to attend future meetings.
Other New Business? Winter park activities: Sliding hills at SilverView, Pinewood Elementary, and Edgewood Middle School. Walking trails at Silverveiw, Cross Country Skiing at SilverView
7. Commissioner/Staff Reports:
Parks and Recreation Appointments – On December 10, 2007 the City Council appointed Jerry Kunz and Cindy Palm to another term on the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission. Attached
is an updated Commissioner List.
Woodcrest Park – As directed by the Commission, and based on the guidance from City’s Forester, Rick Wriskey, Staff has removed some trees from around the two ponds closest to Woodcrest
Drive. Mr. Sonterre, area resident who brought this to the Commission’s attention, contacted Aukee with appreciation of efforts.
Tree Preservation Ordinance - On December 10, 2007 the City Council approved Ordinance No. 785 establishing a Tree Preservation Ordinance. This version of the ordinance targets undeveloped
areas and not existing residential property. Attached is a copy of this ordinance.
Park Sign Replacement Program Update – The Commission selected the style and colors for the park sign on August 23, 2007. Four signs have been ordered and delivered on November 16th.
These are for: Silver View, Random, Hillview, and Groveland parks. Hillview is the only one that has been installed.
ALRC Biking Committee—Darren Peterson will be a representative for that committee.
Lakeside Lions Park Playground Equipment Replacement Project – On November 26, 2007 the City Council approved the expenditure of funds from the Park Dedication Fund to help finance the
Lakeside Lions Park Playground Equipment Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
Any Other Reports? NONE
8. Request for future agenda items/other business
Possible Items for January 24th Agenda
Greenfield Park land use public meeting
MV Coach of the Year Award
9. Motion by Long, 2nd by Peterson to adjourn at 7:53 P.M. Motion Passed 7-0