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Home My WebLink About2010-07-21 PRC MinutesCITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS — MAPLEWOOD CITY ALL 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 an Maas, present Commissioner Mary Mackey, present Commissioner Carolyn Peterson, present Chair Bruce Roman, present Commissioner Therese Sonnek, present Commissioner Kim Schmidt, present Staff Recreation Manager, Jim Taylor, present Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, present Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko, absent 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Fischer moved to gpprove the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Christianson. Ayes: All 074-rm wtv. APPROVAL OF. MINUTE5 a. June 16, 2010 11 Seconded by Commissioner Fischer. Ayes: Christianson, Fischer, Maas, Peterson, Roman, Schmidt Abstain: Sonnek, Brannon, Mackey 17= 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. CIP Discussion Mr. Taylor, Recreation Manager, presented the report. The commission extensively discussed the CIP. Commissioner Fischer moved to not recommend gpproval of the Parks portion of the CIP Project pro Commissioner Fischer also moved to list all reasons ��vh the CIP is not recommended for qP . val. Seconded by Commissioner Maas. Ayes: All The Commission approached the second portion of the previous motion. The commission listed and discussed their concerns in regards to the CIP, beginning with the Savannah Report. Commissioner Fischer moved that item I in the Savannah CIP Report be qpProved. Item 2 would be gp-proved as listed', with the modification of the word admit to adamant, and the addition of the following sentence: No PAC dollars &om outside Gladstone should be used on the Savannah Pro-ject. Item 3 would be excluded from the report Seconded by Commissioner Schmidt. Ayes: All The motion passed. Commissioner Sonnek moved to support the recommendation of Staff to add the proposed Trail money back into the CIP. Commissioned Fischer amended the motion as follows: Item L, under Trails, would remain intact. A second item would be added that states: The Parks and Recreation Commission supports Staff recommendation to put the $75, 000 for Trail development back into the 2011 CIP.. tioeconded by Commissioner Peterson. -F) MR -M Commissioner Maas moved to suipport Item 1, under 0 -pen Space, with the addition of a second item .stated as follows: The Parks and Recreation Commission support Staffrecommendation that $50, 000 be added b ack to the 2011 CIP for.Open S pace restoration. - Seconded by Commissioner Sonnek. Ayes: All III 111P 10 Pill! 111 1 111111111 � 7slaierga!"I" Seconded by Commissioner Christianson. Ayes: All p 11 4 i�i� IN$ 11!1111ip� m�� I Seconded by Commissioner Roman. Ayes: Mackey, Roman Nays: Christianson, Brannon, Schmidt, Maas, Sonnek,, Fischer Obstain: Peterson Commissioner Sonnek moved to restore General Park Maintenance funding to the levels of the 2010 CIP. Seconded by Commissioner Fischer. Ayes: All I Commissioner Sonnek moved to sLipport the acquisition of land for the Fish Creek Greenwgy. In addition, Commissioner Sonnek moved to not sLipport the inclusion of Public Works infrastructure as -park expenditures. Seconded by Commissioner Fischer. 00 -! Ayes: Sonnek, Mackey, Maas, Peterson, Schmidt, Fischer, Brannon Nay: Christianson Abstain: Roman 0 Conu,nissioner Brannon moved to fund unfunded projects by using monies made available thro cutbacks on the Gladstone Savannah Pro Commissioner Fischer moved to amend the original motion to include that qny outside PAC funds b redirected from Gladstone to other unfunded projects. I Amendment seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes: All MOT=9 Amended motion seconded by Commissioner Maas. Ayes: All I The motion passed. Commissioner Maas moved that when discussing the CIP or any mgj or issue, that a "subject matter expert" be present at the meetip&. Seconded by Commissioner Fischer. Ayes: All 411K,; a. Legacy Tot Lot Naming Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager, updated the commission and answered questions of the commission. b. Goodrich Master Plan Approval Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager, updated the commission and answered questions of the commission. c. Trout Brook Trail Feasibility Proposal Approval Audra Robbins, Recreation Manager, updated the commission and answered questions of the commission. d. Movie Night at the Bruentrup Farm Audra Robbins, Recreation Manager, updated the commission and answered questions of the commission. e. Geocache Program Launch Audra Robbins, Recreation Manager, updated the commission and answered questions of the commission. f. Combined Community Services Discussion Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager updated the commission and answered questions of the commission. Ell g. Fishing Pier and Picnic Shelter Dedication at Wakefield Audra Robbins, Recreation Manager updated the con'unission and answered questions of the commission. h. Playcrest Park Beautification Audra Robbins,, Recreation Manager updated the commission and answered questions oft e commission. Commissioner Sonnek moved that Staff look into providing more information on establishing an Ado -pt - A -Park Program in Mplewood. Seconded by Commissioner Fischer. Ayes: Alli I 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Sonnek thanked and commended the initiative of the Maplewood citizen who beautified Playcrest Park. Commissioner Brannon provided his thanks for the striping of the crosswalk on the trail at Sunset Ridge that continues down to Little Canada. Commissioner Christianson updated the commission on status of the Extreme Green Makeover. Commissioner Maas inquired if there were any updates regarding the lighting on the trail at Kennard. Commissioner Fischer suggested a sign be placed at the trail crossing at Mcknight by all. He also inquired if there was a long to plan in place that will address the eventual arrival of Emerald Ash Borer. He also noted that he heard some complaints about the lack of signs notifying the public oft e cancellation of fireworks. Commissioner Roman inquired about the response regarding advertisements at Goodrich Park. He alsit, mentioned that the Dog Park discussion should resume in August. • q 1111111111 1 , F470 7010-ro "• I 1 48 1 �, � � I I � I I I I I• � , � I i Seconded by Commissioner Christianson. Ayes: All A