2012.12.05 PRC Minutes
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Minutes
December 5, 2012
The Crystal Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at
7:00 pm by Chairperson Tom Jungroth. Commission members in attendance
were: Ms. Sodd, Ms. Haney, Ms. Merriam, Mr. Moewes-Bystom and Ms.
LaRoche. Also present were: Ms. Deshler, City Council Liaison; Mr. Rauen and
Ms. Hackett from the city staff.
The minutes were approved as corrected.
Mr. Jungroth held the 2013 Commission officers election:
Chairperson Tom Jungroth
Vice Chairperson Jennifer Sodd
Secretary Nancy LaRoche
The 2013 meeting dates were set.
The Commission set the 2013 outdoor neighborhood meetings schedule:
May 1 Twin Oak Park (Part of Arbor Day/Shingle Creek
Clean-up)
June 5 Welcome Park
July 10 Cavanagh Park
August 7 Iron Horse Park
September 4 Crystal Highlands Park
Ideas for the 2013 Shingle Creek Clean-up and Arbor Day were discussed. It
was decided that Twin Oak Park could hold both events. The date being
considered is May 1. Staff will check with James Burks as to the May 1 date. If it
is held at Twin Oak, a similar schedule as last year’s could be followed:
6 – 6:30pm Clean-up
6:30 – 7pm Arbor Day
7pm Commission meeting/Neighborhood meeting
with Twin Oak residents
Mr. Rauen will check to see if there are plans to do a joint city clean-up for the
Shingle Creek Watershed as this was discussed last year.
The Commission discussed the current policy for memorial benches which states
that a memorial bench will replace an existing bench. There is a request pending
for a memorial bench to be installed near the dog park where there is not a
bench now. Discussion was held concerning that some cases should be decided
on an individual basis.
Moved by Ms. Merriam and seconded by Ms. Haney to amend the
Memorial Bench Policy to state that if there is a request for a bench
to be located where there is not currently one, the Commission will
discuss and then either approve or not approve the location request.
Alternate locations may be suggested by either the Commission or
the requester. Motion Carried – unanimous.
The Commission was informed that the City Council approved the Friends Fond
of the Pond request for implementation of Phase 2 of their plan for Memory
Pond. There is a Boy Scout group who may be interested in assisting – MS.
Hackett will pass the information on to the FFOP group.
The Commission was informed that the pool concession stand is in the 2013
budget.
The residents of Twin Lakes Shores Park are being surveyed as to the location
of the fishing pier. Results should be available in January.
The monthly reports were given, highlighting major activities.
Ms. Deshler reviewed City Council meetings to date. The Council approved the
2013 budget, and the Cavanagh demolition. An orientation is scheduled for the 3
new Council members. Two new restaurants are opening soon: Milton’s and
Popeye’s Chicken.
There was not a Crystal Frolics report.
The Crystal Business Association is having a social on December 19. The
“Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” was the topic for the November meeting.
Winterfest was a huge success – over 700 people attended. It was suggested to
get Police Reserves to help people cross the street. Ms. Haney was thanked for
helping a child with a bullying situation.
The next meeting will be January 2, 2013 at 7pm at the Crystal Community
Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.
Gene Hackett
Recorder