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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packets - 2026/01/22PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION 6:30 P.M. | JANUARY 22ND, 2026 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. SPECIAL BUSINESS A. Oath of Office for Re-Appointed Commissioner Lundberg - by Don Peterson B. Vote on Commission Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary 3. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Bankston, Bosneag II, Lundberg, Mills, Wake Wiesner Staff: Peterson | Szurek | Thomas To be absent 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM November 20th, 2025, meeting 6. PUBLIC INPUT Citizens may speak about issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and address. Please limit your comments to three minutes. 7. STAFF REPORTS A. Parks and Recreation – Thomas B. Public Works – Szurek 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Cricket field use review- Thomas- Szurek 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Greenfield Trail – Condition, maintenance, winter snow removal discission – Peterson B. Lakeside Park (three commissioners needed) – Peterson 10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS 12. Next Regular Commission Meeting: February 26th, 2026 13. ADJOURNMENT PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION 6:30 P.M. | NOVEMBER 20TH, 2025, | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL MEETING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:30 PM 2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Bankston, Bosneag II, Lundberg*, Palm, Mills, *Wake Wiesner Staff: Peterson* | Szurek | Thomas To be absent 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve by Palm, 2nd by Bankston Motion Passed 4-0 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM October 29th, 2025, meeting: A couple of minor edits were provided by Bankston regarding Motion to approve by Bosneag II, 2nd by Bankston Motion Passed 4-0 5. PUBLIC INPUT Citizens may speak about issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and address. Please limit your comments to three minutes. No residents present. 6. STAFF REPORTS A. Parks and Recreation – Thomas: See attached report. Mills present 6:33 PM B. Public Works – Szurek: See attached report. Hillview Little Free Library has not been installed, City Staff has not heard from the Girl Scout group. C. Move to 8A: Forestry Annual Update — Brad Hold, City Tree Inspector. SEE BELOW 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Parks rules sign review- Szurek: Suggestion to remove the Code numbers because if they change, the signs have to change, especially the MN State Statute. No QR Code because of fraud possibilities. There are some grammatical and legal terminology wording that needs to be corrected. Mills will send suggestions to City Staff. Prefer 3x3 foot signage. B. Cricket field use review- Guest Speaker & Thomas: MN Tibetan Cricket Foundation and MN Tibetan Cricket Alliance are present to discuss options of what we could do with the fields for help with wear-and-tear from the “bowler” (pitcher). Tenzin Lhamo and Kunga Nyima from the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota spoke with a request to provide a cricket pitch. 133’ x 11’ dimensions preferred, but could use 66’ x 11’ then 65’ radius for the field. Can you play on other turf fields? Tournament teams are coming here from Canada, Chicago, and Madison. They like the two fields at Silverview for tournaments. They purchased a pitch mat to protect the fields, but it wasn’t the full length, so damage is happening to the turf and it wasn’t safe for the bowlers to bowl on the pitch. They have a storage facility at Spring Lake Park to store it, but it is heavy and difficult to move. Pitch would be concrete on the base and turf over. On a softball field, there is a transition field change between aglime and outfield. If we add in a turf field for cricket, does that add another set of transitions for players to navigate for safety. There is extra garbage and cleanup on tournament weekends and even on “off” weekends, there has been garbage and additional wear-and-tear. They have been paying between $500-$1300 for the weekend. How does having a pitch affect other sports that use the fields? Where does this fit into the Park Master Plan? How much does this concrete and turf cost? How would that impact the irrigation system? If a temporary pitch is required or allowed, where would things be stored and at whose cost and set up/take down? Would Edgewood be an option? Can we get feedback from other communities regarding their experience with the shared use? Does the permanent field have to have concrete under the turf? Or can it just be turf? C. Parks pamphlet review-Thomas: Several revisions suggested. Another revision will be emailed to the Commissioners 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Forestry Annual Update – Brad Holt City Tree Inspector: Visited about 65 properties, marked 81 trees for removal (ash, oak, and 1 elm). 25 trees have been removed. Some landscaping around the city at park signs and city signage. Keep an eye out for Sudden Oak Death, a new condition that is infecting oak trees. For City directions of residential tree removal on private property, Brad identifies diseased or hazard trees and sends residents a notice in the mail. Residents can decide to go with their own tree removal service, or can sign a right of entry agreement for the city contracted tree removal company to come on the property to remove the tree. B. Review 2026 Calendar Meeting Dates: Fall Festival will likely be on October 29, so we can meet on the fourth Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. Motion by Palm to approve the proposed meeting schedule for 2026. 2nd by Bankston. Motion 5-0. C. Having a December 2025 Meeting Conversation. Motion by Palm to cancel the December 2025 meeting. 2nd by Bosneag II. Motion Passed 5-0. 9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Mounds View High School and Irondale High School has merged girls fast pitch softball. There may be a potential for increased field usage. Tribute Park for the Veterans’ Memorial was on Veterans’ Day. It was well attended! The GOAL Committee to finance our Park Master Plan held it’s second meeting and will be bringing funding ideas forward next year. Cindy Palm is retiring from the PRF Commission. 10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS 11. Next Regular Commission Meeting: January 22, 2026. NO MEETING IN DECEMBER! 12. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Palm to adjourn at 8:33 PM 1 | P a g e Item No. 6A B M E M O R A N D U M To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners From: Andy Thomas – Parks & Recreation Superintendent Date: January 22nd, 2026 RE: Parks & Recreation Staff Report The following is a synopsis of recent activities and events of the Parks & Recreation Department. Year in review New Programs in 2025 o Rec on Go Summer Program o Letters to Santa o Dash Youth Sports o Youth Basketball Clinics with Verve o Teen After School at the C.C. o Wednesday’s toddler open gym Summer o Explore More Camp grew by 63%. o 250 participants in Youth Rec Sports Leagues 2026 – What’s New o Birthday Parties o That Girl Studio o LIT Summer Camp o Park Pals – Toddler and family meet ups in Arden Hills, SLP and Mounds View o Music in the Park – Collaborating with SLP on Summer Concert Series at Lakeside Lions Park. Reports Park Rentals 2025 2024 2023 2022 City Hall Shelter Rentals 43 38 38 24 Splash Pad #1 Rentals 42 38 36 62 Splash Pad #2 Rentals 25 25 36 NA Splash Pad #3 Rentals 28 28 29 13 Splash Pad #4 Rentals 14 13 14 NA Groveland Park Rentals 64 26 38 54 Hillview Park Rentals 36 29 31 25 Hodges Rentals 149 154 159 128 Parks & Recreation Staff Report 2 | P a g e Lakeside Rentals 53 45 36 39 Lambert Rentals 66 73 60 57 Silver View Rentals 54 62 59 65 Totals 574 531 536 467 Community Events 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 Attendance Attendance Attendance Attendance Attendance Attendance St Patrick's Day Bash 200 200 NA NA NA NA Ice Cream Social 200 60 NA NA NA NA Penny Carnival 700 500 NA NA NA NA Community Resource Fair 900 800 900 1000 600 900 Fall Festival 2000 1200 1200 400 300 300 Veterans Honor Day NA 75 NA NA NA NA Community Bonfire (Fall) 75 200 NA NA NA NA Community Bonfire Winter) 30 NA NA NA NA NA Cookies with Santa NA 300 250 200 200 200 Tree Lighting 500 NA NA NA NA NA Totals 4605 3335 2350 1600 1100 1400 Field Rentals 2025 2024 2023 2022 City Hall Softball/Baseball Rentals 70 67 52 38 City Hall Internal Rentals 2 1 16 0 Greenfield Rentals 86 89 64 96 Greenfield Internal Rentals 0 0 0 0 Groveland Rentals 61 67 50 55 Groveland Internal Rentals 0 0 0 0 Hillview Rentals 56 52 46 47 Hillview Internal Rentals 9 19 16 17 Lambert Rentals 0 38 33 2 Lambert Internal Rentals 16 60 33 42 Oakwood U6 Rentals 0 0 0 0 Oakwood U6 Internal Rentals 56 58 64 47 Oakwood U8 Rentals 0 18 0 0 Oakwood U8 Internal Rentals 74 69 49 57 Oakwood U10 Rentals 1 50 0 0 Oakwood U10 Internal Rentals 61 70 69 63 Silverview 1 Rentals 91 86 86 85 Silverview 1 Internal Rentals 9 11 9 5 Silverview 2 Rentals 91 93 77 25 Parks & Recreation Staff Report 3 | P a g e Silverview 2 Internal Rentals 9 11 12 6 Silverview Soccer/Lacrosse 95 48 4 8 Silverview Soccer/Lacrosse Internal 9 11 14 7 Tournament Rentals 5 2 1 0 Membership/Daily Admission Membership 2025 2024 2023 2022 Youth Resident 2704 3945 3391 174 Youth Non-Resident 1403 1350 552 3 Adult Resident 642 903 756 409 Adult Non-Resident 505 731 533 134 Family Resident 670 1270 1123 1014 Family Non-Resident 539 556 235 59 Seniors 4798 4275 4050 2847 11261 13030 10640 4640 Daily Admission Youth Resident 3237 3276 3615 5314 Youth Non-Resident 2311 1962 1868 1891 Adult Resident 405 483 453 1237 Adult Non-Resident 1378 1738 1879 1558 Pickleball 583 704 813 374 Medtronic 879 784 863 NA 8793 8947 9491 10374 Totals 20054 21977 20131 15014 Revenue YTD - 11/30 Budget Park and Field Rentals $ 53,870.00 $ 38,940.00 Recreation Programs $ 151,989.00 $ 130,000.00 Event Center & Equipment Rental $ 168,627.00 $ 180,000.00 Gym & Meeting Rental $ 30,159.00 $ 35,000.00 Open Gym $ 49,516.00 $ 60,000.00 Senior Membership $ 5,758.00 $ 2,500.00 Misc $ 11,848.00 $ 1,000.00 Total $ 471,767.00 $ 447,440.00 1 | P a g e Item No. 6B B M E M O R A N D U M To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners From: Pete Szurek – Public Works Superintendent Date: January 22nd, 2026 RE: Public Works Staff Report The following is a synopsis of recent activities and events of the Public Works Department. 2.5 fulltime Park Workers) worked on the following items since January 1st, 2026. Parks Maintenance Ice Rink Flooding each morning as weather allows M- F Snow and ice treatment and removals city wide Building and grounds: painting, cabinet installations and shop building repairs. Silverview disc golf dead fall removal Silverview disc golf buckthorn removal Ordering Spring 2026 supplies Annual equipment repairs and maintenance Forestry Staff worked on the following items last month: Several resident phone consults and site visits Contractor meets and calls Arborist and ISA registration Tree sale planning and paperwork will start taking orders February 1st 2026 Tree pruning ongoing at all parks Hazard removals at Silverview disk golf course The following is the List of Parks and projects / maintenance activities ongoing or planned this year. Current updates are in black text, and updates from the previous two-month period are in grey. Ardan Park Winberg Companies) completed forb dormant seed planting Winberg Companies project closeout. City Hall Campus Santa house construction Winter lights hanging Snow removal and trash and litter checks Splash pad checks Public Works Staff Report 2 | P a g e Groveland Park: Snow removal and trash and litter checks Greenfield Park: Snow removal and trash and litter checks Hillview Park: Snow removal and trash and litter checks Ice rink flooding and sweeping each morning M-F Lambert Park Snow removal and trash and litter checks Ice Rink flooding and sweeping each morning M-F Oakwood Park Trash and litter checks Hodges Park Snow removal and trash and litter checks Silver View Park Alderink Construction (Water Preservation Project) big wood removals complete Floating mat slippery buckthorn removals starting next week, Jan 26th-30th weather permitting. Zipline dirt work and seeding (spring of 2026) Woodcrest Park Trash and litter pickup Community Center, Public Works Shop and City Hall Greenspaces Snow removal and trash and litter pickup Public Works Staff Report 3 | P a g e Silverview deadfall removal 1-20-26 Hillview Pleasure Rink 1-20-26 Winter Tree Pruning 1-20-26 Hillview Hockey Rink 1-20-26 Silverview Water Preservation Project Tree removals 1-20-26 Public Works Staff Report 4 | P a g e