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MOUNDS VIEW Exhibit B
Parks and Recreation Commission
September 22, 1999
Minutes
Commissioners present: Frank Silvis, Mary Benz, Dave Long, Gary Stevenson, Stan
McDonald, Dawn Little, Theresa Lexcen, Mayor Dan Coughlin(as council liason,
replacing Rob Marty).
Commissioners absent: Sherry Gunn and Rich Sonnterre
Staff present: Steve Dazenski (Parks Foreman) and Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA).
The evening was spent informally in the Mounds View Parks. Steve drove the group
with the Lions bus from park to park. The objective of the trek, as we plan long term,
was to look at the park facilities, equipment, and amenities and make comments for
discussion at our next regular meeting.
The parks in which we visited were: Lambert, Oakwood, Greenfield, Hillview,
Groveland, Silverview, and Random. Darkness became an issue towards the end of the
evening.
The following are some suggestions, or conversations noted:
Remove or replace the grills at Groveland
Repair fence at Hillview
Article in the Mounds View Matters regarding the new paths
Basketball court at Oakwood
Visit St. Anthony park system. They have revamped their parks. It may be a
good idea to have a representative attend a P & R Commission meeting.
Graffiti/vandalism is an issue in parks
Replacement of park shelters with brick buildings
Park update and residential watch request in MV Matters
Addition of sideline fences at Lambert
nextWewillcontinuediscussionontheparkvisitandlongrangeplanningatourne
meeting.
Staff informed the Commission of the upcoming Y Partners campaign,which is an
annual fundraising campaign to raise money for kids and families in Mounds View.
Pledge cards will be available at the next regular meeting.
The Showers and changing rooms was approved by the Council and work with the
architect is underway. The goal for completion is the end of the year.
Meeting adjourned at Random park at 8 p.m.
Next meeting: October 27, at City Hall