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I. Call to Order.
II. Roll Call.
III. Introduction of Members.
IV. Approval of December 2, 2019, Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Agenda. (action requested.)
V. Approval of the September 9, 2019, Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes. (action
requested.)
VI. Presentations.
A. Friends of the Parks Update. Ashley McCormick presenting.
B. Three Rivers Park District Programming, Updates and Activities. Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park
Supervisor presenting.
C. Turf Study and C4 Backstop and Safety Netting. Mark Gibbs, St. Anthony/New Brighton School
District Staff presenting.
D. Electric Vehicles Report. Kim Napoline, University of Minnesota presenting.
E. 2019 Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners. Erin Jordahl Redlin presenting.
F. Citizens for Sustainability Updates. Lona Doolan presenting.
VII. Commission Reports.
VIII. Other Business.
A. Recognition of Erin Jordahl Redlin, Sarah Ksiazek, and Marnie Overman for their years of service.
IX. Community Forum.
Individuals may address the Parks Commission about any City business item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium,
sign their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the Clerk’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally,
the Park Commission will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter
to be scheduled on an upcoming agenda.
X. Adjournment.
**Worksession to follow after meeting **
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
DECEMBER 2, 2019
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING 2
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 3
7:00 p.m. 4
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I. CALL TO ORDER. 6
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Chairperson Jordahl Redlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 8
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II. ROLL CALL. 10
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Commissioners Present: Chair Erin Jordahl Redlin, Commissioners Therese Bellinger, Sarah 12
Ksiazek, Marnie Overman, and Jessica Rengstorf 13
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Absent: None 15
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Also Present: School Board Representative Cassandra Palmer; Maintenance 17
Supervisor Jeremy Gumke; Student Liaison Sarah Jo Carre’; 18
Silverwood Park Supervisor Alyssa Baguss; St. Anthony Sports 19
Boosters Al Bates and Steve Munson; Hennepin County Environment 20
and Energy Forestry Technician, Land and Water Unit Shane 21
DeGroy; GreenCorp Member Minette Saulog; Friends of the Parks 22
Ashley McCormick; and Citizens for Sustainability Lona Doolan. 23
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III. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS. 25
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IV. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2019, PARKS COMMISSION MEETING 27
AGENDA. 28
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Chair Jordahl Redlin noted Item E – Friends of the Parks Update will occur prior to Item D – 30
A Year in Review. 31
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Motion by Commissioner Ksiazek, seconded by Commissioner Bellinger, to approve the 33
September 9, 2019, Parks Commission agenda. 34
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Motion carried unanimously. 36
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V. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 10, 2019 REGULAR PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL 38
COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. 39
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Chair Jordahl Redlin noted under Item F, She was not representing the Pollinator Friendly 41
Alliance. 42
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Motion by Commissioner Bellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ksiazek, to approve the June 44
10, 2019, Regular Parks Commission Meeting Minutes as amended. 45
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Motion carried unanimously. 47
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VI. PRESENTATIONS. 49
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A. Three Rivers Park District Programming, Updates and Activities. 2
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Ms. Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor, introduced herself to the Commission. She 4
has been at Silverwood for ten years. She teaches with a more hands-on method. Ms. Baguss 5
stated the park has been open for ten years with the Fall Festival occurring this coming 6
Saturday. There are 550 programs going on year-round through the education department. She 7
provided a summary of the types of programs held. There is also a facilities department that 8
handles 110 banquets a year. The artists displaying their art were reviewed. The new things 9
for the fall are a sound design workshop and a teen arts council. Some improvements have 10
been made at the park. This winter there will be a shoreline restoration project. There are 11
310,000 that came through the park last year. Flyers describing the programs were distributed 12
to the Commission. The Fall Festival will be held from 11am to 5pm. 13
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B. Wilshire Park & Emerald Park Fence Project and Other Improvements. 15
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Mr. Al Bates, representing St. Anthony Sports Boosters Softball, stated recent errant batted 17
(and thrown) balls on the Mixed-Use Fields at Wilshire Park and Emerald Park have led to a 18
revived push to make some field improvements for the enhancement of player and spectator 19
safety, infield integrity and field access (at Wilshire Park), and neighbor-relations (Emerald 20
Park). Steve Munson, Field Coordinator was also present. 21
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Mr. Bates summarized comments that provide the consensus of Field Visits by Boosters 23
Softball (SABSA) President Al Bates, Boosters Softball President Joe Wax, and Boosters 24
Baseball/Softball Fields Coordinator Steve Munson. Inherent in some of the comments 25
regarding “Spectator Safety” are elements of the discussions regarding the makeup of the 26
“Spectators” which includes siblings younger than the 10U Players, including toddlers & 27
infants, and non-attentive parents and grandparents. 28
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The initial items were reviewed – Wilshire Park Elementary School Field (School District 30
Field): 31
Field Access Opening Deflection Fencing (or Gates – additions to the existing “dugouts-to-32
field” access points on the field. Initially discussed as fixed pieces of fencing, it was 33
concluded that Gates should be pursued for these openings. These “dugouts-to-field” openings 34
at Wilshire Park are approximately the size of Gate Openings. Gates should be the heights of 35
the existing adjacent fencing (in front of the dugouts), and ideally be able to swing 360 36
degrees and be able to be “secured” to the existing fencing in front of the dugout, should that 37
prove desirable). If a 360-degree swing is not possible, or up against the existing fencing in 38
front of the dugout would suffice. The ability of the gates to swig back to stop against the 39
existing fence would allow School Personnel to affix the gates to the fence during school. 40
These gates would provide enhanced player safety (when in the dugouts, or preparing to enter 41
the field from what could be described as an “in the hole” position), and would provide 42
enhanced spectator safety back on the grass behind the field openings, as the gates would 43
provide a stop/deflection shield from errant batted and/or thrown balls. 44
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Out of Bounds (OOB) Fencing Extension – Adding 20 feet of length to the existing OOB 1
fencing on the 3rd base side of the field. This would be an extension of the existing fence 2
either at the height of the current fence in front of the 3rd base dugout (for heightened 3
spectator protection) or at the (lower) height of the extended fence along the 1st base side of 4
the field (for visual balance) would be acceptable. There is not a preference for either solution 5
but strongly desire to pursue the fence extension at either height. A fence extension would 6
provide enhanced spectator safety from overthrown balls across the infield towards 3rd base 7
(common from shortstop at 10U) and batted balls pulled foul (by right-handed batters) and 8
would complete the logical “field barrier” between players and normally-positioned 9
spectators. With current “field barrier” fence not being present from this location, it has been 10
common to see parents, grandparents, and siblings along the 3frd base side of the field, even 11
to the point of encroaching upon the playing area, necessitating game stoppage and movement 12
of spectators by the umpire. Extending the fence another 20 feet would enhance spectator 13
safety and improving the field barrier would also improve the games by keeping more balls in 14
play. 15
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Emerald Park – City Park Field – Field Access Opening Deflection Fencing – additions to the 17
existing “dugouts-to-field” access points on the field. After the field visits it was confirmed to 18
continue to pursue Fixed Pieces of Fencing for these openings, which are wider at Wilshire 19
Park. Fencing should be at the height of the existing adjacent fencing (in front of the dugouts), 20
be approximately 4 ft. in length, affixed to the fencing in front of the dugout(s), and should be 21
angled at 45 degrees to the existing fencing, opening back, away from the backstop. 22
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Mr. Bates reviewed the additional items – potentially synergistic: 24
Wilshire Park Elementary School Field (School District Field) – Addition of two additional 25
Gates for “dugouts-to-field” access points on the field. 26
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Mr. Bates also reviewed the additional items – potentially different solutions: 28
Wilshire Park Elementary School Field (School District Field) – There is a section of the 29
Wilshire Park infield where the surface gravel has begun to wash away, off the infield and 30
downhill. This section of “infield surface” that is washing away is located along (under) the 31
3rd base OOB line fencing, past the end of the concrete dugout slab towards the outfield. A 32
solution of concrete curb buried in this area, running the length of the new fencing 33
(approximately 20 ft. long) that would hold the infield surface in place – in a manner almost 34
identical to the asphalt ‘curb’ placed along the edge of the sidewalk on the 1st base side of 35
Field C1 in Central Park a few years ago. 36
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Emerald Park (City Park Field) – There is fencing along the north boundary of Emerald Park. 38
This fencing, defining the boundary of the Park, also should serve to stop as many errant 39
thrown/foul batted balls as possible – from leaving the park and going into the neighbors’ 40
yards, requiring retrieval. The fencing lends itself into three “general areas” for description 41
and related issues. There are eight 10-foot sections of lower-height fencing at the east end of 42
the fence row. Of these sections, two have a concrete “curb/wall-top”, and are located in an 43
area behind the 1st base dugout, where fouled batted balls and overthrows easily can slip 44
between the concrete “curbing” (underneath” and the bottom of the fence, Of the balls that 45
escape the east end of the park to the north by going under the fence, the majority escape 46
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through the opening between the fence and the concrete in these two sections. A solution to 1
fill the gap, either with a fence enhancement or a “top-of-the-concrete” enhancement is a 2
solution. Of the eight 10-foot sections of lower-height fencing the east end of the fence row, 3
there are six sections that do not currently have any kind of concrete “curbing” underneath 4
them. A solution to fill this gap could be pursued, if it is expedient to do so at the same time a 5
solution is pursued for area 1 and/or area 3. An alternate consideration would be to replace all 6
the short sections of fence at the east end of the fence row, with taller fence to match the west 7
end of the fence row, and to provide a bottom-of-the-fence gap solution while doing so. This 8
potential solution would also provide a solution for the very common occurrence of foul 9
batted and less common overthrown balls that escape the park to the north into neighbors’ 10
yards by going over the existing short fencing at the east end of the fence row. There are 11
fifteen long sections of tall fence at the west end of the fence row. There is a gap under the 12
fence, running almost the entire fifteen-section distance. There is no concrete “curbing” 13
underneath this fence. This fencing is in Out-of-Bounds territory for the field, past the foul 14
territory off to the side of right field. This area is commonly used for throwing practice, and 15
the fence should provide a good backstop for young players to work on their throwing (and 16
catching) skills. However, the gap underneath the fence makes this “backstop” largely useless 17
for this purpose, as a very large percentage of errant throws (of which there are many with 18
young players) go under the fence into the neighbors’ yards. The solution would be to fill this 19
gap with either concrete or fence enhancement. The fencing could also be lowered in some 20
places. 21
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Mr. Bates reviewed additional items – unrelated solutions: 23
Wilshire Park Elementary School Field (School District Field) – There are currently three 24
permanent pitching rubbers installed on the field. Softball uses the one closest to home plate 25
at 35 feet and has no interest in the other two. Baseball would like to have one pitching rubber 26
farther away from home plate and will settle on the distance desired, combining the needs of 27
in-house and traveling baseball and communicate that distance to City Staff in future 28
correspondence, to enable replacement of the two farther out pitching rubbers with one at a 29
new distance yet to be determined. Before the start of the 2020 season, the number of 30
permanently installed pitching rubbers would be reduced. 31
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Emerald Park (City Park Field) – There are only two permanent pitching rubbers installed on 33
the Emerald Park Field. Softball uses the one closest to Home Plate and has no interest in the 34
other one. Baseball may pursue moving the (further out) pitching rubber to a new distance; 35
softball has no objection to the movement of the (further away from home plate) permanent 36
pitching rubber. 37
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Mr. Bates provided handouts for the Commission showing price quotes for the various 39
projects. He reviewed the next meetings for each group. They are unable to come to the 40
Commission with exact requests of what needs to be done. The Sports Boosters are not 41
coming to the Commission to ask for money. He reviewed the priorities for the different 42
projects. They have made the projects severable. There is a construction season for doing 43
fence work September – October – November. He will meet with the softball board on 44
Monday for priorities and amount they are able to contribute. He can provide updated 45
language in the quotes. 46
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Commissioner Overman requested information on the number of games held at Emerald Park 2
vs. school facilities. Mr. Bates stated it is evenly split. 3
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Chair Jordahl Redlin asked if baseball’s agreement is necessary to proceed and Mr. Bates 5
stated they do not know how much they would be willing to provide. Mr. Bates stated softball 6
would like to go forward with the projects they can afford. It would make sense to have the 7
same fence company do all the work. 8
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Chair Jordahl Redlin asked which projects they would do without baseball’s consent. Mr. 10
Bates stated the safety concerns would be corrected first. The safety concerns at Emerald Park 11
are fairly small. (A1 on the quote handout). There are similar projects at Wilshire Park in 12
addition to two gates. (A2 on the quote handout). Chair Jordahl Redlin asked if the school 13
board would be asking for funding and Mr. Bates stated they have not done that in the past. 14
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Commissioner Rengstorf asked if this is less of a concern for baseball. Mr. Munson stated it is 16
less of a concern to the Baseball President but it is not known what the Baseball Board will 17
determine. Mr. Munson stated he believes it is a safety concern for baseball. 18
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Chair Jordahl Redlin asked Mr. Bates for updated information to provide to Mr. Hartmann 20
and possibly have a Commission work session to vote. This evening a decision could not be 21
made. Mr. Bates stated Mr. Hartmann had suggested they come to the Commission meeting 22
this evening since the next meeting is not until December. 23
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Mr. Gumke stated it would be helpful to have final number and proposed contributions within 25
the next 4-6 weeks. Mr. Gumke asked if only one quotation was obtained. Mr. Bates stated 26
they went with the Athletic Director’s preferred contractor. 27
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Ms. Cassandra Palmer asked for more information on the safety issues. Mr. Munson stated he 29
has witnessed one girl being hit with a ball directly in the face. Mr. Bates stated a couple of 30
years ago there were some incidents at U12 games. The decision was made not to play U12’s 31
on Emerald or Wilshire Park fields. Ms. Palmer stated this has not been brought to the School 32
Board. 33
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Commissioner Bellinger asked which park would be preferred and Mr. Munson stated he 35
believes Wilshire would be a priority. Commissioner Bellinger asked if the contractor is 36
available to do the work this year and Mr. Bates stated the contractor is available. 37
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C. Hennepin County Tree Stewards Program 39
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Mr. Shane DeGroy, Hennepin County Environment and Energy, Forestry Technician, Land 41
and Water Unit, presented a PowerPoint. He reviewed the Tree Stewards Class which covers 42
the basics of tree biology, tree planting, watering, pruning, and tree health through a 43
combination of classroom instruction and hands-on, outdoor field experience. The classes are 44
open to the public, and no experience is needed. The U of M provides the necessary tools and 45
safety equipment, and the County provides a light breakfast, lunch and materials. The goal of 46
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the class is to educate local residents about caring for and planting trees. Doing so will create 1
an engaged community and knowledgeable residents for the county and St. Anthony to utilize 2
in forestry related volunteer opportunities. Mr. DeGroy believes St. Anthony is well suited for 3
hosting a class. A partnering community is requested to provide a venue to host the class, 4
outreach for the class and volunteer opportunities to keep the new tree stewards engaged in 5
the future. Mr. DeGoy provided his contact information. The class would be Saturday, 6
October 12 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The planting of the trees would be held on October 26 7
along Highway 88. 8
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Mr. DeGroy stated he will assist with the outreach to advertise the class through pamphlets 10
and postings on NextDoor social media. Student Liaison Carre’ asked if the Green Team 11
from the High School would be interested in participating. The cost for the class is $25 per 12
person. Some Friends of the Parks group members may be interested. 13
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Commissioner Overman asked if there is a chance for sponsorship. Chair Jordahl Redlin 15
suggested this could be done with a push notification. 16
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D. Friends of the Parks Update 18
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Ms. Ashley McCormick provided an update of the Friends of the Parks group. The 20
presentation included Silver Point Park: Demonstration Garden Site including before and 21
current phase photographs, Project Status, Pollinator Garden Design, Pollinator Garden Plant 22
List, Rain Garden Plant List, and Youth Environmental Stewardship Grant. They will start a 23
Facebook group to update the community. They will speak with Mr. Hartmann about water 24
supply. 25
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Chair Jordahl Redlin requested the neighbors are informed about the plantings. Ms. 27
McCormick stated they are preparing information for the neighbors of Silver Point Park. 28
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E. A Year in Review – GreenCorp Program 30
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St. Anthony GreenCorp Member Minette Saulog presented a PowerPoint with her final 32
update. The presentation included Summer Highlights, State Fair Recap, Service Year 33
Overview, and what’s next. Ms. Saulog worked extensively on grant activities. She reviewed 34
the Energy Efficiency Programs and Outreach and the Community Engagement and 35
Involvement. Her shining success was the Organics Recycling. She noted the City is now 36
Solsmart Silver designated. Ms. Saulog reviewed her accomplishments and the lessons she 37
learned. 38
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Chair Jordahl Redlin and the Commission thanked Ms. Saulog for her work. Mr. Gumke 40
stated he was inspired by Minette and he wishes great things for her. Chair Jordahl Redlin 41
thanked Ms. Saulog for her work. 42
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F. ISD 282 Green Partner Grant 44
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Ms. Lona Doolan and Beth Rehfuss stated the grant opportunity was through the wellness 1
group at the high school. She reviewed the Youth Environmental Stewardship Grant 2
($18,500). The focus of the grant is to increase environmental awareness. This will expand the 3
curriculum at the school with the addition of an Environmental Science course. They will be 4
collaborating with the Parks and Environmental Commission. There will be an application 5
process for students to apply. 6
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Ms. Palmer thanked Ms. Doolan for her work on this and asked if this is renewed year after 8
year and Ms. Doolan stated after the first year there are opportunities for further grants. 9
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Commissioner Overman asked about the solar display and Ms. Doolan mentioned a project 11
done in Elk River. 12
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Chair Jordahl Redlin asked about liability if someone were to get hurt around the solar 14
display. Mr. Gumke stated it would be covered under the insurance policy. The City Council 15
would need to make the final decision on that display. 16
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Ms. Doolan stated an additional grant was received for recycling at Wilshire Park. 18
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G. Citizens for Sustainability Updates 20
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Ms. Lona Doolan provided a power point presentation including Community Outreach, What 22
we Heard, and a Look at 2020. Ms. Doolan reviewed data collected at VillageFest and Salo 23
Park. CFS 2020 Priorities including Within Government, Within the Community, and Within 24
the Schools were reviewed in detail. 25
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Ms. Doolan noted she has enjoyed working with Minette this past year. 27
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Chair Jordahl Redlin asked who Nativity’s hauler is and Ms. Doolan stated Walter’s. Chair 29
Jordahl Redlin asked if Ecology Club will be at Wilshire and Ms. Doolan stated it will begin 30
and there is a flyer drafted. They are trying to find a teacher/leader. Ecology Club is for 31
Grades 3 and 4. 32
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VII. COMMISSION REPORTS 34
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Mr. Gumke provided a report. At Silver Point Park the hockey rink has been removed and 36
land will be leveled and a new temporary hockey rink will be constructed. Splash pads were 37
closed on September 8. They were open from May 21 – September 8. On September 26, the 38
City will be hosting a smart salting program for property managers. In 2020, the City will be 39
working with Hennepin County Forestry on the Tree Canopy Grants. A tree inventory grant is 40
the first step. 41
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Ms. Carre’ stated she has a meeting with the new science teacher next week. She is hoping to 43
merge Green Team with Key Club and NHS. 44
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Chair Jordahl Redlin stated in July she and Commissioner Bellinger attended a Council Work 1
Session to discuss the pollinator protection resolution. The resolution was passed at an August 2
Council Meeting. In July she attended the flowering pollinator field day. She is just beginning 3
the process for the Water Conservation Poster Contest for 4th graders. 4
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS – NONE. 6
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IX. COMMUNITY FORUM – NONE. 8
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X. ADJOURNMENT. 10
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Chair Jordahl Redlin adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. 12
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Respectfully submitted, 14
Debbie Wolfe 15
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 16
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FRIENDS OF THE PARKS
Silver Point Park –Demonstration
Garden Update
December 2, 2019
Project Status: 25’ of garden planted, 50’ of bee lawn seeded
Project Phase:Closed for the season
Activities Completed:
•Aug 10:Covered 100’ with plastic
•Sep 13-15: Installed 25’ fiber mat and started planting
•Sep 22: Completed planting 300 plugs
•Sep 22: Started clearing raingarden space
•Oct 1: Removed Buckthorn, planted 20 plugs in raingarden
•Nov 7: Removed 50’ black plastic
•Nov 10: Seeded flowering bee lawn and covered garden
Volunteers:
•20 volunteers planted hillside garden
•5 volunteers started clearing rain garden of scrub and buckthorn
•22 girl scouts removed buckthorn and seed bombed the rain garden
•5 volunteers planted bee lawn
•Anjeli watered garden throughout September and October
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Stages
Before
Now
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Volunteers At Work
Black Plastic Smother
Preparing Garden Site
3
Volunteers At Work
Drilling Holes
Planting Plugs
4
Volunteers At Work
Clearing Buckthorn and Scrub
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Girl Scouts Event -Gardener Badge
Making
seedbombs and
greenhouses
from milk jugs
Designing their
own gardens
Clearing
buckthorn
from rain
garden
Volunteers At Work
Seeding Bee Lawn
Insulating Garden
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Phase 3: Seeding a Pollinator Garden
We propose completing the final 25’ with a second method of
direct sowing; starting seeds in the garden rather than start with
transplants.
Benefits:
•Provides an alternative style of garden
•Uses a mix of annuals and perennials to get blooms in 1st
season
•Easier to install
•Cost effective
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Opportunity for 2020
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Opportunity: State of Minnesota is offering Legume to
Lawns grants to convert turf grass into Bee Lawns.
Recommendation: Public Works evaluate other areas
within community parks where terrain is challenging to
maintain and identify where we might want to expand
Bee Lawns to reduce risks in maintenance.
Our experience in seeding this first flowering lawn is the process is
much easier than installing a traditional garden.
Questions:
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Driving Towards an
Electric Future:
Policy and Research
for Electric Vehicles
Kimberly Napoline
Context-Why It Matters
•MN Data on EV registration by zip code
•Exponential increases in EV sales year over
year
•Minnesota’s Comprehensive Plan
Who Should Care?
•Tour of St. Anthony
•Meetings with Stakeholders
•City Council
•Citizens for Sustainability
•MN EV Owners Group
•City Staff
•What questions are they asking?
5 Principles for
EV Ready
Communities
(GreenStep
Cities
https://greenstep.pca.state.mn.
us/)
1.Policies and Plans
2.Development Regulations
3.Administrative Processes
4.Local Programs to Overcome Market Barriers
5.Public Sector Investment
5 Principles Cont’d:
Policies and Plans
Case Studies:
•St. Louis Park
•Achieve 100% Renewable Energy by
2030
•Reduce vehicle emissions by 25% by
2030
1. City Comprehensive Plans
2. Define the role of local
government in developing
and supporting EV initiatives
Key Concepts
•Level 1 Chargers
•Level 2 Chargers
•Level 3 Chargers or DC Fast Chargers
Types of Chargers
Universality of Charging Systems
5 Principles Cont’d:
Development
Regulations
Case Studies:
•St. Louis Park
•Multifamily housing must have 5%
of space to be Level 1 charger ready
•Parking lots with 15-49 spaces will
have EV Supply Equipment
•Address Various Forms of EV Charging
Infrastructure
•Zoning
•Land Use Planning
5 Principles Cont’d:
Administrative
Processes
Case Studies
•Ramsey and Hennepin County
•Exploring permits for ROW•Make permit process to install EV
chargers easy to navigate transparent
•Allow permits for public Right-of-Ways
5 Principles Cont’d: Local
Programs to Overcome
Market Barriers
Case Studies
•Burnsville
•DEED grant for EV charger
installation
•Falcon Heights
•Sustainability Fair
•VW Settlements
•Install free-to-use EV chargers at
public spaces
•Remove financial barriers for
businesses to install chargers
•Encouragement vs Regulation
5 Principles Cont’d:
Public Sector
Development
Case Studies:
•Faribault
•Fleetcarma study
•Woodbury
•EV Purchasing
•Demonstrate EV Leadership
through City Fleet Electrification
Initial Site Recommendations:
St. Anthony
•City Hall
•To Pay or Not to Pay
•Paying might be more costly
•Burnsville
•Silver Lake Village
•Silverwood Park
Other Recommendations
•Further Community Engagement
•Broader St. Anthony residents, local businesses
•Further site exploration via driving trends or frequented stops
2019 WATER CONSERVATION
POSTER WINNERS
4TH PLACE-
ADDIE J.
3RD PLACE-
NEVA F. &LUCY J.
2ND PLACE-
SASHA W. & ELISE O.
1ST PLACE-
SENA A.
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Citizens for
Sustainability
Parks &
Environmental
Commission Update
December 2, 2019
Citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community
Agenda
1.2019 Highlights
2.2020 Priorities
3.Measuring Progress
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2019 Highlights
5 Events
86 Buckets
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Successful Outcomes
•Organics drop-off site
•New commission name and environmental focus
•Cleanup day in all city parks
•Pollinator protection resolution
•Certified Master Recyclers
•Demonstration pollinator garden and bee lawn
•60 new trees
•Medicine drop-off site
•Hennepin County Recycling and Green Partner Grants
•Sustainability questions to candidates
Successful Collaborations
•Kiwanis, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Voyagers
•Ecology Club, Green Team, teachers and administrators
•Friends of the Parks
•Falcon Heights Environmental Commission
Within
Government
Within the
Schools
1H 2020 2H 2020
Parks & Environmental Collaborations
Within the
Community
Outreach
Projects
Change Policies / Practices / Infrastructure
Education / Outreach
Wilshire Park Recycling Grant
Youth Stewardship Grant
Green Team Collaborations
Ecology Club at Wilshire
Climate Resilient Trees Offered in Street Project
Sustainable Re-Development of Walmart
Storm Water / Rain Garden Workshop
Recycle / Organics at VillageFest
Recycle / Organics at Nat’l Night Out
Earth Week at Wilshire Solar Installation in Central Park
Organics at Nativity
EV Charging at Local Business
EV Charging at Central Park
Sustainability Fair
Recycle / Organics at WinterFest
Projects
Expand Pollinator Plantings
Trillium / Silver Point Connection
Expand Native Plantings in ParksContinue Home Energy Audit Outreach
Sustainability Foundation
Interim P&E Commission Work Sessions
Hauler Contracts w/Future Compost
Improve Biking and Walking Infrastructure
Sustainability Scholarship
Energy Conservation Campaign
Zero Waste Events in City Spaces
World Population Balance Discussion
Support Student Projects
Climate Change Class
Salo Environmental Connections
SMART Sustainability Goals Apply for Pollinator Grants
2020 Priorities
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2040 Comp Plan Sustainability Goals
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1.Implement sustainable practices
2.Reduce city-wide CO2 emissions by 80% by 2040
3.Reduce city facilities CO2 emissions by 100% by 2040
4.Improve the health of ecosystems and pollinators
5.Grow urban agriculture
6.Promote sustainable landscape
7.Improve safety and connectivity of bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure
8.Support alternative energy production
9.Improve water quality and minimize flooding
10.Become electric, autonomous vehicle-ready
Goals provide focus, clarify expectations, and prioritize actions.
A Method for Measuring Progress
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Results-based goals include concrete, quantifiable measures.
•What exactly do you want to achieve?
•Define the who, what, and when, with as much
detail as possible.
Specific
•How will you know when you reach your goal?
•Include a numeric target for evaluating how
successful you were.
Measurable
•How will the outcome contribute to your goal?
•List resources needed and how to obtain them. Achievable
•What change will result by reaching your goal?
•Include expected outcomes, not just the
activities performed.
Realistic
•When will each step be completed?
•Include key milestones for achieving outcomes.Time-Bound
SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time -bound.
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Questions?
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Our children’s future
compels us to act quickly
on our goals to build a
resilient community.
Fun facts about unique trees being planted, healthy tree canopy grants awarded to cities, and fall planting feature
Forestry updates from Hennepin County
Tree plantings help create a more
diverse and resilient urban forest
On Saturday, October 26, Hennepin County foresters and community volunteers
will plant more than 60 trees along New Brighton Boulevard and in Trillium Park in
St. Anthony. This project is a perfect example of how the county is addressing the
threat of emerald ash borer and increasing the diversity and resiliency of the
county’s tree canopy.
Some of the trees are being planted to replace ash trees that have been
proactively removed before they become infested with emerald ash borer. Others
are being planted to add trees to a currently barren stretch of roadway.
Before the planting, the road corridor had about 70 trees of 8 different species.
After the planting, the roadway will have 117 trees of 22 different species!
Unique tree species being planted
To create a more diverse and resilient urban forest, the planting includes the
addition of some unique tree species. To increase public awareness,
we're sharing some fun facts about these unique trees.
Princeton Elm
A true American Elm – not a hybrid – that has proven resistant
to Dutch Elm Disease and Elm Leaf Beetle. This fast-growing,
vase-shaped tree can reach 60 to 80 feet tall.
Kentucky Coffeetree
Despite its name, this tree is native to Minnesota. Nowadays,
this tree is rare because its seed pods are too difficult for
animals to chew through. It is believed that now-extinct
megafauna such as mammoths and mastodons spread the
seeds by eating the seed pods. Today, we have to collect and
process the seeds before planting them.
Cucumber Magnolia
One of the cold-hardiest magnolia trees that is native to the
eastern United States. The tree gets its name from its fruit, which
when unripe is green and resembles a small cucumber. Photo
credit: Michael Parker
Catalpa
A peculiar ornamental shade tree with three distinct
features that provide visual interest year-round. This tree
has large, heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 12
inches long; clusters of large, trumpet shaped white
flowers; and long bean pods that hang down from its
branches.
Oakleaf Mountain Ash
Despite its name, this tree is neither an oak nor an ash.
Instead, it’s a hybrid species native to Scandinavia. This
tree provides visual interest year-round with white flowers
in the spring and attractive orange fruit later in the year.
Photo credit: MPF on Wikimedia Commons
City Council Approved January 22, 2019
St. Anthony Village Parks Commission
2019 Work Plan
The Parks Commission is a five member advisory commission, appointed by the City Council and is charged with the
following duties (City Code Chapter 32, Section 32.25):
(A) To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long‐term plan for the redevelopment of parks within the
city. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a framework and reference to future
redevelopment;
(B) To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding park issues and ideas;
(C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park
improvements, renovations, and plans;
(D) To work with other communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop connecting routes in the
form of bikeways, walking paths, and corridors of green space wherever possible;
(E) To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the city budget, designated for parks and
green spaces;
(F) To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways, and green space corridors;
(G) To generate community involvement in the development of parks and their elements;
(H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks; and
(I) To periodically review, re‐evaluate, and update the comprehensive park plan to reflect current and future
park needs of the city. (1993 Code, § 306.06)
In 2019, the Parks Commission will focus on the following items:
Education and outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote use of the organics drop off
site.
Possible ordinance changes to protect pollinator habitat.
Recommend and implement revisions to Commission name, purpose, membership, and duties to incorporate
sustainability.
Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes.
Joint meeting with Planning Commission.
Explore water conservation initiatives working with Rice Creek and MWMO watersheds, and partner with
schools for water conservation poster contest.
Promote Arbor Day and Tree City in 2019 activities, including outreach and education to residents and city
contractors about tree diversity, climate resiliency, and proper planting techniques.
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: November 18, 2019
TO: Parks and Environmental Commission Members
FROM: Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works
RE: 2020 Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Schedule
The following is a list of the 2020 Parks and Environmental Commission Meetings. Meetings occur
quarterly on the 1st Monday of the month unless noted. The meetings will be at City Hall Council
Chambers starting at 7:00 pm.
March 2, 2020 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm
June 8, 2020 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm
September 14, 2020 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm
December 7, 2020 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm
If you have any questions, please call me.
Thank you.
Jay Hartman
Director of Public Works
612-782-3314
***Work Session to follow regular meeting***
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September 4, 2019
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name Term End Date
Erin Jordahl Redlin- Chair 12/31/19
3012 Armour Terrace
St. Anthony, MN 55418
651-249-4928 (e-mail) erin.jordahlredlin@savmn.com
Therese Bellinger- Vice Chair 12/31/21
2836 Roosevelt Street NE
St. Anthony, MN 55418
612-889-4147 (e-mail) therese.bellinger@savmn.com
Sarah Ksiazek 12/31/19
3008 Crestview Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55418
612-741-0564 (e-mail) sarah.ksiazek@savmn.com
Marnie Overman 12/31/19
3523 Edward Street
St. Anthony, MN 55418
651-226-5797 (e-mail) marnie.overman@savmn.com
Jessica Rengstorf 12/31/21
3204 Skycroft Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55418
612-227-8495 (e-mail) Jessica.rengstorf@savmn.com
Staff Liaison: Jay Hartman
Public Works Director
Jay.hartman@savmn.com
612-782-3314
Dr. Cassandra Palmer Sarah Jo Carre’
SANB School Board Student Liaison
2405 Silver Lane, NE sarahjocarre’@gmail.com
St. Anthony, MN 55421
cpalmer@stanthony.k12.mn.us
Council Liaison: Thomas Randle
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(O) The bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Planning Commission by a quorum of the
Commission, provided that notice of the proposed amendment is given to each member in writing at least
2 weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, any amendment to the Planning Commission bylaws must be
approved by the City Council.
(1993 Code, § 305.07)
§ 32.08 CITY COUNCIL ACTION WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
If a matter is required to be referred to the Planning Commission and is referred to the Planning
Commission and if no recommendation is transmitted by the Planning Commission to the City Council
within 60 days after referral to the Planning Commission, the City Council may take action without the
recommendation. If a matter not required to be referred to the Planning Commission is referred to the
Planning Commission, the City Council may at any time take action without the recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
(1993 Code, § 305.08)
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
§ 32.20 PURPOSE.
The City of St. Anthony does now operate and maintain public parks for the benefit and pleasure of its
residents. A City Parks and Environmental Commission is hereby established to advise the City Council
regarding the promotion of the systematic, comprehensive, and effective development of park facilities
necessary for the overall health, ability, and well-being of city residents of all ages. The Parks and
Environmental Commission advises the City Council regarding policies, practices, and proposals that
relate to the sustainable use and management of environmental resources, including air, water, energy,
land, ecological resources, and waste. (1993 Code, § 306.01) (Am. Ord. 2019-02, Amended 04-23-19)
§ 32.21 MEMBERSHIP.
The Parks and Environmental Commission will consist of 7 members, 5 voting and 2 nonvoting, all of
whom will be residents of the City of St. Anthony. Five of the 7 will be appointed by affirmative vote of
a majority of the members of the St. Anthony City Council. There will be 2 nonvoting liaison members.
The School Board of District #282 will appoint a member and City Council will appoint a School District
#282 student liaison. (1993 Code, § 306.02) (Am. Ord. 2019-02, Amended 04-23-19)
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§ 32.22 TERMS OF OFFICE.
(A) Members appointed by the City Council will serve 3-year terms. The first Parks and Environmental
Commissioners will be appointed as follows:
2 members 1-year terms
3 members 2-year terms
2 members 3-year terms
(B) Thereafter, members shall be appointed to 3-year terms when the original term of office expires,
except where a vacancy occurs in the middle of a term. In which case, the appointment will be for the
duration of the unexpired term. The 3 liaison members will serve at the pleasure of their respective
organizations and can be replaced at any time. Members of the Parks and Environmental Commission
shall be residents of the City of St. Anthony throughout their term of office.
(1993 Code, § 306.03)
§ 32.23 VACANCIES.
(A) Any of the following will cause the office of a Parks and Environmental Commission member to
become vacated:
(1) Death;
(2) Disability or failure to serve;
(3) Removal of legal resident from the city;
(4) Resignation in writing;
(5) Failure to uphold the oath of office; and/or
(6) Failure to attend 4 or more scheduled meetings of the Parks and Environmental Commission in a
calendar year, unless waived by the City Council after a written request from the Parks and
Environmental Commission member.
(B) The city will publish an open invitation to all residents interested in serving on the Parks and
Environmental Commission to inform the City Manager in writing of their interest and desire to be
interviewed for a seat on the Parks and Environmental Commission.
(1993 Code, §306.04)
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§ 32.24 COMPENSATION.
The Parks and Environmental Commission members shall be compensated at $25 per meeting attended
and the Chair will be compensated at $35 per meeting attended. The compensation will be effective
January 1, 2015.
(1993 Code, § 306.05) (Am. Ord. 2014-04, passed 11-10-2014)
§ 32.25 POWERS AND DUTIES.
The powers and duties of the Parks and Environmental Commission shall be as follows:
(A) To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long-term plan for the redevelopment of parks
within the city. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a framework and reference
to future redevelopment;
(B) To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding park and environmental
issues and ideas;
(C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park
and environmental initiatives improvements, renovations, and plans;
(D) To work with other communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop connecting routes
in the form of bikeways, walking paths, and corridors of green space wherever possible;
(E) To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the city budget, designated for
parks, green spaces and environmental initiatives;
(F) To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways, and green space
corridors;
(G) To generate community involvement in the development of parks, environmental initiatives and their
elements;
(H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks and
environmental initiatives; and
(I) To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive park and environmental initiatives
plan to reflect current and future park needs of the city. (1993 Code, § 306.06) (Am. Ord. 2019-02,
Amended 04-23-19)
§ 32.26 PARK AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION BYLAWS.
(A) A schedule of meeting dates shall be established and changed or altered at any regularly scheduled
meeting between the Chair and Public Works Director.
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(B) Additional meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the Chair or by a majority of the voting
members of the Parks Commission or upon request of the City Council following at least 24 hours’ notice
to each member of the Commission and adhering to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.
(C) Prior to the first regular meeting of each year, the City Council shall appoint a Chair and Vice Chair.
(Am. Ord. 2014-04, passed 11-10-2014)
(D) The duties and powers of the members of the Parks and Environmental Commission shall be as
follows:
(1) Chair:
(a) Preside at all meetings of the Parks and Environmental Commission;
(b) Call, amend, or cancel meetings of the Parks and Environmental Commission in accordance with
the bylaws; and
(c) Review agenda with staff prior to the scheduled meeting.
(2) Vice Chair: during the absence, disability, or disqualification of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall
exercise or perform all the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities of the Chair; and
(3) Secretary: record the proceedings of all meetings.
(E) Matters referred to the Parks and Environmental Commission by the City Council or School Board
shall be placed on the calendar for consideration and action at the first meeting of the Parks Commission
after the referral.
(F) Three members of the Parks and Environmental Commission shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.
(G) Reconsideration of any decision of the Parks and Environmental Commission may be had when the
interested party for the reconsideration makes a showing, satisfactory to the Chair and/or Public Works
Director that without fault on the part of the party, essential facts were not brought to the attention of the
Parks and Environmental Commission.
(H) Robert’s Rules of Order are hereby adopted for the government of the Parks and Environmental
Commission in all cases not otherwise provided for in these bylaws. The bylaws can be amended at any
meeting by a vote of the majority of the entire membership of the Parks and Environmental Commission,
and by City Council and School Board approval, provided 5 days§ notice has been given to each member
of the Parks and Environmental Commission.
(I) Deadline for filing for placement on the agenda for any related parks issue shall be exactly 1 week
prior to the meeting the applicant desires to be heard.
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(J) Any member of the Parks and Environmental Commission who shall feel that he or she has a conflict
of interest on any matter that is before the Parks and Environmental Commission shall voluntarily excuse
himself or herself, vacate his or her seat, and refrain from discussing and voting on item(s) in question.
(K) Any Parks and Environmental Commissioner who has advanced knowledge that he or she will not
be able to attend a scheduled meeting of the Parks and Environmental Commission, shall notify the
Public Works Director at the earliest possible opportunity and, in any event, prior to 3:30 p.m. on the
date of the meeting. The Public Works Director shall notify the Chair of the Parks and Environmental
Commission in the event that the projected absences will produce a lack of quorum.
(L) The Vice Chair shall succeed the Chair if he or she vacates his or her office before his or her term is
completed; the Vice Chair to serve the unexpired term of the vacated office. A new Vice Chair shall be
elected at the next regular meeting.
(M) The bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Parks and Environmental Commission by a
quorum of the Parks and Environmental Commission, provided that notice of the proposed amendment
be given to each member in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, any amendment
to the Parks and Environmental Commission bylaws must be approved by the City Council and School
Board.
(1993 Code, § 306.07)
§ 32.27 CITY COUNCIL ACTION WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
If a matter is referred to the Parks and Environmental Commission and if no recommendation is
transmitted by the Parks and Environmental Commission to the City Council after referral to the Parks
and Environmental Commission, the City Council make take action without the recommendation.
(1993 Code, § 306.08)
§ 32.28 REQUESTS.
All requests shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review before the request is submitted to
the City Council.
(1993 Code, § 306.09)
§ 32.29 STAFF LIAISON.
The Public Works Director or designee will be the staff liaison to the Parks Commission.
(1993 Code, § 306.10)