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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-17 PRC MinutesCITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 17, 2010 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS — MAPLEWOOD CITY ALL 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 on Christianson, present Commissioner Peter Fischer, present Commissioner an Maas, present Commissioner Mary Mackey, present Commissioner Carolyn Peterson, present Chair Bruce Roman, present Commissioner Therese Sonnek, present Commissioner Kim Schmidt, absent &a ff Recreation Manager, Jim Taylor, present Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, present Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko, present 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Sonnek suggests the addition of the dog park questions to the agenda. Commissioner Roman adds the dog park questions under Unfinished Business as section b. Commissioner Fischer made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Brannon seconded the motion. Ayes: All The motion passed. a. February 17, 2010 Commissioner Maas stated on page 4, under commissioner comments it should state that, "there are no lights in the tunnel that goes under Kennard on the Lake Links Trail," rather than "there are no lights under Kennard." Commissioner Sonnek stated on page 4, under commissioner comments for herself, "where" should be spelled, "wear." Commissioner Fischer moved to approve the minutes as amended. Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. Ayes: All Abstain: Mackey 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ranking of 2010 Commission Goals Commission discussed best way to prioritize 2010 Commission goals. Commission advanced by deciding to discuss list of Commission goals one by one and prioritize in order of highest to lowest priority. Commission discussed each item and gave input. Commissioner Brannon motioned to eliminate goal number 10 in its entirety and make a specific goal to review Fish Creek. Commissioner Christianson seconded the motion. UTIARTIMOTITOROM Commission continued discussing priority of commission goals. Commissioner Mackey motioned to explore the reestablishment of the Parks & Recreation Department. Commissioner Peterson seconded the motion. b. Dog Park The commission discussed the survey questions and any changes that should be made before the survey is distributed. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion of Citizens' Parks and Recreation Survey John Helcl 11, City Manager Intern, addressed the commission in regards to the survey and responded to questions and suggestions provided by commission. No b. 2009 Commission Report (Commissioner Fischer' The commission briefly went over the report. Commissioner Brannon motioned to accept the 2009 Annual Commission Report with the corrections noted and the additions of the goals captured. Commissioner Sonnek seconded the motion. Ayes: All c. Gethsemane Park Lease Agreement Mr. Konewko discussed the progress of the lease agreement, and noted that they have not yet come to a final agreement regarding the lease. 004=81=1 =1 We M-1 Commissioner Sonnek motioned to not renew the Gethsemane lease. Commissioner Mackey seconded the motion. The commission opened the topic for more discussiorl Ayes: Sonnek, Mackey, Peterson Nays: Fischer, Brannon, Christianson, Maas, Roman The commission requests that this be added to the agenda for the next meeting for further discussion. d. Discussion on the Beaver Lake Property Tour (Chair Roman) Commissioner Roman discussed the property and its potential uses. 8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Commissioner Sonnek motioned to adjourn and table the remainder of the agenda. Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. Ayes: Sonnek, Maas, Fischer Nays: Mackey, Peterson, Brannon, Roman, Christianson MWO-Wom a. Mississippi Tot Lot Update Mr. Konewko updated the commission on the Tot Lot progress. Z=� b. Wakefield Picnic Shelter Update Ms. Robbins updated the commission on where the project is at. c. Legacy Naming Mr. Taylor went over the naming of Legacy Park. Commissioner Brannon made a recommendation that they solicit input from the neighbors for the park. d. National Trails Day Ms. kobins updated the commission on the progress of National Trails Day. 11111 IiIii I lq� � IIIIJIIi11��� i � Commissioner Maas inquired if there were plans yet to place lights in the tunnel that goes under Kennard on the Lake Links trail. Mr. Konewko informed the commission that park maintenance and public works were looking into that. Commissioner Christianson inquired on the status of the Community Gardens. Mr. Konewko informed him of the status of registration. qo���il I ipi� ���lioawq Commissioner Mackey had no comments. Commissioner Peterson informed the commission of the Extreme Green Makeover taking place at the Maplewood library. She stated that it sounds like a good program. pop pq i I � Iiiil! � 11111111 �� ��� 11'', '7610110 Commissioner Roman commented that the construction at Legacy Park has caused som@ difficulty with parking and access to the park. He requested that a sign be placed at the park. Mr. Konewko said that staff would look into a solution. Commissioner Brannon moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Christianson seconded. The meeting adjourned at 1045pm. 1