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Home My WebLink About2011-01-19 PRC Minutes CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS – MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Roman indicated there was a quorum and called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Craig Brannon, present Commissioner Don Christianson, present Commissioner Peter Fischer, present Commissioner Dan Maas, present Commissioner Carolyn Peterson, present Chair Bruce Roman, present Commissioner Therese Sonnek, present Commissioner Kim Schmidt, present Staff Recreation Supervisor, Jim Taylor, present Recreation Supervisor, Audra Robbins, present Parks and Recreation Director, DuWayne Konewko, absent 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Schmidt requested to add Dog Park Subcommittee, under Unfinished Business, 6C. Commissioner Schmidt moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Roman. Ayes: All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 17, 2010 Commissioner Brannon moved to approve the November 17, 2010 Parks & Recreation minutes as submitted. Њ Seconded by Commissioner Fischer. Ayes: All Abstain: Schmidt, Christianson The motion passed. 5. VISITER PRESENTATIONS a. Phalen-Keller Master Plan (Bryan Murphy) Bryan Murphy, Landscape Architect, City of St. Paul Parks and Recreation, updated the commission on the Phalen-Keller Master Plan, including a break-down of the updates reflected in the site plan. Mr. Murphy answered questions of the Commission. Commissioner Christianson moved to approve the Phalen-Keller Master Plan and for it to be passed on to City Council for their approval. Seconded by Commissioner Roman. Ayes: All The motion passed. Ron, 934 Century Avenue, mentioned concern about a State champion Quaking Aspen tree near lake Phalen and urged that it be preserved and left unharmed during Phalen-Keller improvements. Jim Taylor, Recreation Supervisor, noted that all environmental concerns will be taken into consideration in regards to the Phalen-Keller Master Plan. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Goodrich Park Master Plan Jim Taylor, Recreation Supervisor, informed that commission that this item will be discussed further at a later date when Staff has an opportunity to get additional community input on the two proposed concept plans. b. Western Hills Area Street Improvement Steve Kummer, Engineer, updated the commission on further details of the Western Hills Area Street Improvements. The commission discussed questions and concerns with Mr. Kummer. Commissioner Fischer moved to approve the Western Hills Area Street Improvement Plan with the following modifications: when referring to sidewalks, the commission requests that trails be installed instead; there should be an on street trail connection coming off of Roselawn on the north side of Adolphus to the park; a survey of the surrounding neighborhood should be conducted to assist in Ћ determining the number of parking spaces on the south side of the park; also to be included is that lighting should be installed in the parking lot that turns off when the park closes. Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes: All The motion passed. c. Dog Park Sub-Committee Commissioner Schmidt addressed the commission and staff regarding the pursuance of the dog park, particularly in the hockey rinks. The commission discussed the potential dog park. Commissioner Fischer moved to reconvene the dog park sub-committee for the purpose of identifying a mini dog park site, to put together rules and whatever may need to be done in order to finalize and bring to the commission. Seconded by Commissioner Roman. Ayes: All The motion passed. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Re-Establishment of the Parks and Recreation Department Jim Taylor, Recreation Supervisor, briefly updated the commission and answered questions of the commission. b. Maplewood/North Saint Paul Joint Powers Agreement Audra Robbins, Recreation Supervisor, briefly updated the commission on the highlights of the upcoming activities and fitness program that are a result of the Maplewood/North Saint Paul Joint Powers Agreement, and also answered questions of the commission. c. Park and Recreation Commission Vacancy Jim Taylor, Recreation Supervisor, briefly updated the commission on the timeline of the process in filling the commissioner vacancy. Additionally, he discussed and answered questions of the commission. Commissioner Fischer moved to approve Staff’s recommendations for filling the commissioner vacancy and encouraging residents with knowledge in Community Wellness and/or Public Health to apply. Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Commissioner Sonnek moved to amend the previous motion to include that wording of the commissioner vacancy posting should be without capital letters. Ќ Seconded by Commissioner Mass. Ayes: Roman, Maas, Sonnek, Peterson, Fischer Nays: Schmidt, Christianson, Brannon The motion passed. d. Election of Officers The commission voted on the election of the new officers. Commissioner Fischer moved to nominate Commissioner Schmidt the Chair of the commission. Seconded by Commissioner Christenson. Ayes: All The motion passed. Commissioner Brannon was nominated the Vice-Chair of the Commission. e. Upgrade to Goodrich Fencing Jim Taylor, Recreation Supervisor, briefly updated the commission on the replacements and upgrades at Goodrich Park and answered questions of the commission. Commissioner Brannon moved to approve the upgrade of fencing in Goodrich Park and to move forward with City Council. Seconded by Commissioner Roman. Ayes: All The motion passed. 8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a.Spring Park Clean-up Audra Robbins, Recreation Manager, updated the commission and informed them of the future plans for the Spring Park Clean Up; she also answered questions of the commission. b.2011 Goal Setting Session Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager, and the commission set the Goal Setting Session for next month’s meeting on February 16, 2011. c.Recycling in the Parks Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the recycling receptacles that Maplewood will receive from Ramsey County to place in our parks; he also answered questions of the commission. d.Update on Parks Budget Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the Parks Budget and answered questions of the commission. e. Update on Park Hours Ordinance Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the process of updating the Park Hours Ordinance and answered questions of the commission. Ѝ 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Fischer thanked Commissioner Roman and Commissioner Sonnek for their work this past year as Chair and Vice-Chair and welcomed Commissioner Schmidt and Commissioner Brannon as the new Chair and Vice-Chair. Commissioner Christianson suggested that finding drummers or drum groups that could play in the park may be a fun and interesting event to look into for our parks and city in the summer. Commissioner Brannon inquired if our sidewalks in the parks are plowed. Commissioner Sonnek inquired about her comment last month regarding the addition of signage at the Gateway Trail at English and Frost. Staff informed the commission that the issue is being pursued and signage may be put up in the spring. 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Christianson moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Fischer. Ayes: All The meeting adjourned at 9:54p.m. View past Parks and Recreation Commission meetings by going to the following webpage: http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/index.aspx?nid=673. Ў