2012.11.07 PRC Minutes
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Minutes
November 7, 2012
The Crystal Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at
7:04 pm by Chairperson Tom Jungroth. Commission members in attendance
were: Ms. Sodd, Ms. Haney, and Ms. Hillenbrand. Also present were: Mr. Joel
Leatherman, Commission Candidate; Ms. Deshler, City Council Liaison; Mr.
Rauen and Ms. Hackett from the city staff.
The Commission was informed of Mr. Lehnertz resignation, bringing the
Commission membership to 7. Four members were present tonight so there was
a quorum.
Mr. Leatherman was introduced.
The minutes were approved as sent.
The Commission reviewed and updated Long Range Plan items that have been
worked on to date.
The Commission reviewed the comments made at the outdoor meetings. Most
items will be handled by staff. There are a few items that will be discussed later
as the 2013 work plan is developed. Mr. Jungroth added the Bassett Creek dirt
pile to the list of comments received at Bassett Creek Park.
Ms. Hackett informed the Commission that the Long Range Plan for Cavanagh
Park may need some modification as the west property is slated for 55+ housing.
This can be considered for a 2013 work plan item as the plans for the school site
develop.
Ms. Hackett reported to the Commission that she has been working with
Robbinsdale Redesign and the school district on a youth development program
patterned after the Cookie Cart program in North Minneapolis. Part of the
strategic planning process will involve community focus groups. Commission
members may be invited to attend a group. More information will be available
later.
Commission members signed up to help at Winterfest.
Ms. Hackett updated the Commission on the successful Hennepin County Youth
Sports grant application by Crystal Little League to light 2 of their fields.
The Commission was informed that the Friends Fond of the Pond will have a
work session with the City Council regarding the Phase 2 of the Memory Pond
shoreline restoration. They will present their long range maintenance plan.
The pool concession stand final report was given – the major reason for the loss
was the failure of the freezer resulting in product that was not sold and needed to
be replaced. This report will be forwarded to the City Council.
The monthly reports were given, highlighting major activities.
Ms. Deshler reviewed City Council meetings to date. The Council has been
working on the next street reconstruction program and tweaking the budget.
Ms. Haney gave the Crystal Frolics Report. Bands have been booked. The
committee is looking at 2 nights of fireworks and not having a parade. The Elks
made their annual donation.
Ms. Deshler informed the Commission of the CBA meeting on November 21 with
the topic of “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon”.
Mr. Jungroth informed the group of new technology that the city has for training.
He also said that there were a lot of young families voting in the precinct that he
worked in.
The Commission was reminded of elections to be held at the December meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm.
Gene Hackett
Recorder