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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-16 Parks Minutes CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, December 16, 2009 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MAPLE WOOD CITY HALL 1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST 1. CALL TO ORDER Acting Chair Roman indicated four commissioners were absent; there was quorum. Chair Fischer and Commissioner Mackey arrived late. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Craig Brannon, absent Commissioner Don Christianson, present Chair Peter Fischer, present Commissioner Dan Maas, present Commissioner Mary Mackey, present Commissioner Carolyn Peterson, absent Commissioner Bruce Roman, present Commissioner Therese Sonnek, present Commissioner Kim Schmidt, present Staff Staff Liaison, Parks Manager, Doug Taubman, present Recreation Manager, Jim Taylor, present Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, present 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Sonnek made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Christianson Seconded the Motion. Ayes: All 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. October 21, 2009 Commissioner Sonnek moved to change the agenda to match the order of how the items were discussed during the meeting. The Minutes should then be changed to match the amended agenda. Commissioner Mackey seconded the motion. Ayes: Sonnek, Christianson, Mackey Nays: Maas, Roman, Schmidt The motion did not pass. 1 Mr. Taubman stated he would look into how the City Council handles situations where items on the agenda are moved during the meeting once the agenda has already been approved. Commissioner Sonnek questioned the Spelling of Richard Bennett's last name on page 3. Mr. Taubman stated he would look into that. Commissioner Sonnek stated that on page 4 under commissioner comments for herself, Geo-cashing is spelled "geocaching". Commissioner Christianson stated that the minutes on page 4, under commissioner comments, do not include Commissioner Christianson or Chair Fischer. He stated that this does not require any change but just wanted to point it out. Commissioner Christianson motioned to approve the minutes for October 21, 2009, noting that section 5 & 11 are out of order from the agenda. Commissioner Maas seconded. Ayes: Christianson, Maas, Roman, Schmidt Nays: Sonnek The motion passed. b. November 18, 2009 Commissioner Schmidt had a change on page 2, under unfinished business in the last paragraph; Harvester Park should be changed to Harvest Park. Commissioner Sonnek had a change on page 2, under visitor presentations; Jen Car is spelled "Jan Carr". Acting Chair Roman requested that the title used for Chair be consistent throughout the minutes. Chair Fischer arrived at the meeting at this time. Commissioner Maas stated the paragraph describing the Staff Presentations is confusing on page 3. Clarification should be added to specifY the sentences after "This item will be brought back in December", which are referring to Gethsemane Park. Commissioner Sonnek motioned to approve the minutes for November 18, 2009, as amended. Commissioner Schmidt seconded. Ayes: Christianson, Maas, Roman, Schmidt, Mackey, Sonnek Abstain: Fischer The motion passed. 2 5. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Ron Cockriel, 943 Century Avenue addressed the commission. Mr. Cockriel presented the Friends of Maplewood Nature 2010 Calendar. He stated these are still for sale. Mr. Cockriel also stated that the Friends of Maplewood Nature will support the Lions Park and will donate 100 different types of berry plants to this park. The Friends of Maplewood Nature will plant them once city staff provides them with the location for the berry patch. During Phase two ofthe project, Friends of Maplewood Nature will also bring in blueberry plants and grapes. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Dog Park Selection Mr. Taubman went over the maps provided to the commission and the bid on fencing. The Commission discussed each of parks on the list. Commissioner Christianson moved to make Sherwood Park the Commission's primary park selection for a dog park consideration. Commissioner Sonnek seconded the motion. The commission asked if staff would be able to distribute a mailing to residents near the park to get input on the proposed dog park, if one was provided to staff Mr. Taubman stated that staff could distribute the mailing. Ayes: All The motion passed. This item will come before the Commission at the next meeting. It is requested that the members ofthe subcommittee put together some survey questions for discussion purposes at the next meeting. Staff should look into the suggestions given by the commission during the discussion and bring information back to the next meeting. b. Park Assessment - Prioritizing Projects Mr. Taubman went over the report. Commissioner Sonnek moved to have staff complete the top six items on the report provided during 2010. Staff should attempt to achieve other items on the list if time/funding allows. Commissioner Mackey seconded the motion. Ayes: All The motion passed. 3 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Sign Code Changes - Advertising in the Parks Mr. Taylor went over the staff report. The commission discussed the report. This item was for informational purposes and to get feedback from the commission. No action is needed on this item. b. Wakefield Park Picnic Shelter Ms. Robbins went over the staff report. The commission discussed the report. This item was for informational purposes. No action is needed on this item. Chair Fischer asked staff to bring back design plans for the picnic shelter so the commission can have input on the design. c. Park & Recreation Commission Interview Questions Mr. Taubman stated that staff is looking for input on questions used during the interview portion ofthe appointment and reappointment process. The commission went over the existing questions and gave input. Mr. Taubman will compile the questions suggested by the commission for use during the interview process for commissioners and board members. 8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Commission Minutes Discussion Mr. Taubman explained to the commission that the type of minutes utilized to document the meetings from now on will be summary minutes, as directed by the City Council. Soon the City will be streaming video ofthe meetings on the city website, which will give people easier access ifthey wish to have more detail as to what went on during the meeting. b. Mississippi Tot Lots Update Mr. Taubman requested that this item be tabled until the next meeting when the Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko, will address this item. c. Lake Links Trail Update - McKnight to Joy Mr. Taubman stated that the trail is done and in place and the project is 90% completed. 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Sonnek noted that where a trail meets Hazlewood Street, the curb cut to allow trail users to cross the street does not meet up with the trail. This actually encourages people to stop and safely cross the street. She likes that effect. Commissioner Mackey had no comments. 4 Commissioner Schmidt thanked Mr. Taubman for his service and wished him well. Commissioner Roman thanked Mr. Taubman as well and agreed with Commissioner Sonnek about the curb cut. Commissioner Christianson acknowledged Mr. Taubman's and Pauline Staples' for their years of service. Mr. Taubman went over the possible distribution of duties once he and Ms. Staples are retired. Commissioner Maas thanked Mr. Taubman for his service. He also inquired about the signage for the Lake Links Trail on County Road D. Mr. Taubman stated he will put in a request for a sign but it may not get installed until spring. Chair Fischer passed out papers to the commission that included a recap of where the commission was in July and as well as information on what was in the brainstorming process last year. Chair Fischer also thanked Mr. Taubman and Pauline Staples for their service to the City. 10. ADJOURN Commissioner Maas moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Christianson seconded the motion. Ayes: All Chair Fischer adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m. 5