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Wednesday, June 16, 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, absent
Commissioner Don Christianson, present
Commissioner Peter Fischer, present
Commissioner Dan Maas, present
Commissioner Mary Mackey, absent
Commissioner Carolyn Peterson, present
Chair Bruce Roman, present
Commissioner Therese Sonnek, absent
Commissioner Kim Schmidt, present
Staff
Recreation Manager, Jim Taylor, present
Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, absent
Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko, present
30 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Fischer moved to approve the agenda.,
Seconded by Commissioner Christianson. Ayes: All
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. May 19, 2010
Commissioner Fischer stated that from page 3 and on his last name was spelled incorrectly.
Commissioner Fischer also requested that the central northern borders for the dog park search, as
defined in the May 19 minutes, be included in those minutes.
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Commission Schmidt noted that on page 4, item 6B, it should say SEH not SNE. Commissioner
Schmidt also noted that on page 5, item 9 her comment should be clarified to include that her neighbor
requested the plaque for Lookout Park. In addition, her mention of no -mow grass for Lookout Park was
for the reduction of maintenance.
Commission Roman stated that on page 5, item 9, his mention of guided tours was inregards to the
Franconia Sculpture Park. Commissioner Roman mentioned that on page 5, item 10, no adjournment
time was included. Also,, he noted that on page 5, item 7C, the Commissioners name that made the
motion was not included.
Commissioner Christianson moved to gpprove the Mgy 19, 2010 Parks & Recreation Minutes as
Seconded by Commissioner Schmidt. Ayes: All
The motion passed.
5. VISITER PRESENTATIONS
a. MCC Update
Ms. Guilfoile, City Clerk & Director of Citizen Services updated1he commission on the current events
and status of the MCC.
b. Proposal Presentations for Goodrich Master Plan
Jim. Taylor, Recreation Manager, introduced the three firms that presented their proposals for the
Goodrich Master Plan.
Mr. Ron Leaf, Water Resources Engineer, SEH, and Ms. Veronica Anderson, Planner, Urban Design
and Planning Group presented their Goodrich Master Plan Proposal.
Mr. Bill Sanders, President, Sanders Wacker Bergly, Inc. presented his Goodrich Master Plan Proposal.
Mr. Bill Blackman, Landscape Architect, McGhie & Betts, Inc., Ms. Camille Calderaro, Landscape
Designer, CEO, Fireflies Play Environments and Bob Lunning, Architect and Planner., Lun-ni*ng Wende
Associates presented their Goodrich Master Plan Proposal.
The commission discussed questions and thoughts with each firm.
The commission then voted bILT ballot -on their firm of c hoice. The ballots were tied three ways -
Commissioner Peterson moved to recommend Sanders Wacker Bergly, Inc. for the Goodrich Master
Plan.
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Ayes: Peterson, Christianson
Nays: Schmidt, Roman, Maas, Fischer
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Commissioner Fischer moved to recommend SEH for the Goodrich Master Plan.
Seconded by Commissioner Roman. Ayes: All
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The commission took a three minute break.
c. Fish Creek Discussion
Mayor Rossbach updated the commission on the recommendation made by the City Council regarding
the potential purchase of the 20 acres of Fish Creek.
d. Phalen -Keller Regional Park Master Plan
Mr. Bryan Murphy, Landscape Architect, City of St. Paul Parks & Recreation updated the commission
on the Phalen -Keller Regional Park Master Plan.
e. Parks and Recreation Survey Results
John Helcl 11, City Manager Intern, briefly went over results and answered questions from the
commission.
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None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Troutbrook Trail Feasibility Proposal — Sanders Wacker Bergly, Inc.
Mr. Bill Sanders, President, Sanders Wacker Bergly, Inc. gave the report and ,answered questions of the
commission.
Commission Fischer moved to recommend -Sanders Wacker Beraly for the Troutbrook Trail Feasibility
Proposal.
Seconded by Cornmissioner Roman. Ayes: All
b. CIP Discussion
Mr. Konewko, Director of Community Development and Parks gave the draft 2011 -GO 15 CIP report.
The commission presented questions and discussed the CIP with Mr. Konewko.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Wakefield Fishing Pier
Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager updated the commission and answered questions of the commission.
Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager updated the commission and answered questions of the commission.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Fischer was curious as to the scheduling of soccer at Sherwood Park. Mr. Taylor notified
him that scheduling at Sherwood Park will be occurring in the near future. -
Commissioner Schmidt mentioned that she attended National Trails Day, and mentioned that banners or
signs could have assisted in drawing more people to the event.
Commissioner Roman inquired about the trail crossing at McKnight and if there has been any signage
placed at the trail. Mr. Taylor informed him that options are being explored as to what they are going to
do at that intersection in regards to signage, and that he will check with public works to see if a
temporary sign can be placed there in the meantime.
Commissioner Fischer moved to adjourn the meeting
Seconded by Commissioner Christianson. Ayes: All -
The meeting adjourned at 11:03p.m.
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