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Health UD and GO Wellness Challenae 2012 <br />Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson recapped on the Health Up and GO Wellness <br />Challenge events that were held for 2011. Staff is requesting that the Parks <br />Commission determine if the Health Up and GO Wellness Challenge will continue in <br />2012 and if so, what activities would be included. <br />Commission members discussed the results from a survey of the participants of the <br />2011 Wellness Challenge. The participants wished to continue some parts of the <br />challenge. <br />Taylor made a motion, Berger seconded to table the item of discussion until goals are <br />determined then funding can be properly allocated. <br />All Aye, Motion Carried <br />IV. Goal Settin <br />The Parks Commissions reviewed current goals that were met, unfinished, successful <br />and unsuccessful. They made suggestions of some goals to focus on in 2012. <br />Do concept planning for Irish Avenue Park <br />Do concept planning for Lions Park <br />Coordinate Hardwood Creek Trail connection between 1401h and 145tH <br />Continue to look for grants <br />Develop a priority list for trail developments <br />Continue Movie Night, Snow Jam and the Earth Day Clean Up <br />Hold a Skate Camp <br />Hold a Soccer Camp <br />Hold a nature program in the Hanifl shelter <br />Encourage walking Club <br />Hold a second family bike ride event <br />Additional discussions included trail development, allocating funds for repairs and <br />existing play equipment maintenance and replacement, skate rinks with consideration of <br />Hanifl Athletic Fields and Irish Avenue Park housing these in the future, and recreation <br />programs including traveling rec. and geocaching. <br />Scott Anderson, Public Works Director reminded that staff does monthly repairs and <br />required safety inspection on all parks and equipment. He also discussed some things <br />that influence trail development included wetland mitigation, land availability, and cost. <br />Taylor requested the item be tabled until December's meeting. <br />All Commission members agreed. <br />-2— <br />Parks Commission <br />November 9, 2011 <br />