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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-08-18 PRC MinutesCITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 18, 2010 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 Mary Mackey, present 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, present Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko, present 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Roman requested to move item 6a, to 6c, and items b and c would then move up. Commissioner Brannon moved to approve the agenda as modified. Seconded by Commissioner Christianson. Ayes: All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. July 21, 2010 1' Commissioner Fischer noted that on page 2, under item 6a, Fisher should be spelled Fischer. Commissioner Schmidt moved to approve the Ju1�21, 2010 Parks & Recreation Minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner. Brannon. Ayes: All The motion passed.. 5. VISITER PRESENTATIONS a. Capital Improvement Plan and Tax Increment Financing (Chuck Ahl) Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager, addressed the commission and presented his report regarding the Capital Improvement Plan and Tax Increment Financing. The commission discussed questions and concerns with Mr. Ahl. b. Community Gardens (Oakley Biesanz) Oakley Biesanz, Naturalist, presented her report and updated the commission on the Community Gardens. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Adopt -A -Park Program Audra Robbins, Recreation Manager, presented the report and answered questions from the commission. b. Legacy Tot -Lot Naming Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the neighborhood results for the Legacy Tot -Lot naming, and gave them directive as to how the naming process should proceed. c. Dog Park The commission discussed ideas for a dog park location and agreed to continue discussion at the September 15t' meeting. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Park Improvement Projects Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the upcoming Park improvement projects. 8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Goodrich Park Master Plan Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager, updated the commission and answered questions of the commission. In addition, he requested a volunteer commission member for the Goodrich Park Master Plan Task Force. Commissioner Fischer volunteered to participate. b. Joy Park Improvements- Phase II Jim Taylor, Recreation Manager, updated the commission and answered questions of the commission. 2 Commissioner Fischer moved to approve staff recommendations for Joy Park Improvements -Phase II. Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes: All 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Peterson noted that Johnny Appleseed Day was approaching at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm on Saturday, August 28, from 11 a.m. to 3:00p.m., and notified the commission of the events that will be taking place. Commissioner Schmidt extended a "thank you" to Councilmember Juenemann, for coming out on the last day to recognize the Nature Center junior volunteers. Commissioner Mackey commented that she attended the Taste of Maplewood and felt it was success, and was excited about all the events going on in Maplewood. Commissioner Christianson commented that judging the Extreme Green Makeover was a lot of fun. Commissioner Maas inquired about the lights in the tunnel. Commissioner Fischer inquired if the Buckthorn removal project that has been done in the past at Joy Park has been set up for this fall. He also inquired if there were any updates on potential joint ventures between surrounding communities. He also announced a fundraiser at Silver Labe in North Saint Paul that would raise money for the possibility of restoring lifeguards at the beach again next year. Commissioner Roman thanked the City, City staff, and the Community Center for the National Night Out event. He stated that it was a success. 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fischer moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Christianson. Ayes: All The meeting adjourned at 9:25p.m. r