HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-20 PRC MinutesCITY OF MAPLEWOOD
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
7:00pm
Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall
1830 County Road B East
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Chair Kim Schmidt indicated there was a quorum and called the meeting to order
at 7:03PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Craig Brannon, present
Commissioner Don Christianson, present
Commissioner Peter Fischer, absent
Commissioner Dan Maas, present
Commissioner Bruce Roman, present
Commissioner Therese Sonnek, present
Commissioner Roy Adams, present
Commissioner RJ Erhardt, present
Chair Kim Schmidt, present
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Recreation Supervisor, Jim Taylor- present
Natural Resource Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor- present
Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand- present
City Attorney Alan Kantrud — present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Brannon moved to approve the agenda
Seconded by Commissioner Christianson Ayes: All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the June 15, 2011 Agenda Minutes
Commissioner Schmidt requested to change Rhoda's name to RJ on page one.
Commissioner Christenson moved to approve the minutes as amended
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon Ayes: All
The motioned passed.
S. VISITOR PRESENTATION
6. UNFINISHED BUISNESS
a. Sale of Roselawn Property
Jim Taylor, Recreation Supervisor, updated the commission on the sale of
Roselawn property. Ginny Gaynor, Natural Recourses Coordinator, Tom
Ekstrand, Senior Planner and Alan Kantrud, City Attorney are present for
questioning. The Commission discussed and questioned staff regarding property
and sale details.
Commissioner Sonnek moved to recommend the sale o f properU for $125, 000
Seconded by Commissioner Adams
Ayes: Sonnek, Adams, Schmidt, Brannon,
Nays: Christenson, Roman, Maas, Erhardt
The motion fails.
Commissioner Maas moved to recommend the sale of vacant property located at 3xx Roselawn
Ave for the price of 125, 000 dollars that will zo directly into the City PAC Account.
Seconded by Commissioner Sonnek
Ayes: Maas, Brannon, Schmidt, Sonnek,
Adams, Erhardt
Nays: Christenson, Roman
The motion passed.
b. Recycling In the Parks
Jim Taylor, Recreation Supervisor updated commission on Recycling Program.
7. NEW BUISNESS
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Edgerton Park property lines and use
Jim Taylor Recreation Supervisor updated commission on park property lines.
Commission discussed and questioned staff on uses of Edgerton Park.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Maas questioned Jim on vending machines "healthy eating" in parks, Jim Taylor
informed that we do not have vending machines currently in parks but it is a good idea.
Commissioner Christianson addressed Jim Taylor about checking on Kohlman Lake outlet. Jim
Taylor spoke with Steve Love one of cities Engineers noted that they did not do anything to
outlet, only to surrounding. area. Christianson requested further feedback on area.
Commissioner Christianson shared his dislike to the Park Commission on the sale of park land to
a developer without talking to the neighbors first.
Commissioner Brannon inquiring graffiti in parks, Jim Taylor advised the parks crew check the
parks daily for it.
Commissioner Roman inquired about flooding issues in parks. Jim Taylor spoke on
Hazelwood's flooding; the park is designed this way. Robinhood Park had flooded also in tot lot
for first time, woodchips and tree branches kept park crews busy with clean up.
Commissioner Sonnek inquired about significant storm damage loss, Jim Taylor reiterated
Hazelwood has intentional designs for floods and Robinhood was mainly cleaning up, no
significant loss. Commissioner Sonnek also inquired about cross walk signs. Jim Taylor asked if
there had been any incidents in area, and there hadn't. Commissioner Sonnek questioned
timeline for Frost Bridge. Jim will report back to Park Commission.
Commissioner Adams spoke on Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative and
will be keeping the Commission updated on this initiative.
Commissioner Erhardt wanted to thank the Commission for not scheduling a Park Tour due to
weather conditions.
Commissioner Schmidt inquired about planning to do a park tour for the next meeting. Jim
Taylor suggested going through Geranium and Lions Parks and maybe Goodrich if time permits.
10. Adjourn
Commission Chair Kim Schmidt Adjourn meeting at 8:11P.M
Next meeting October 19, 2011