2012.09.05 PRC Minutes
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Minutes
September 5, 2012
Skyway Park Neighborhood Meeting
The Crystal Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at
7:01 pm by Chairperson Tom Jungroth. Commission members in attendance
were: Ms. Sodd, Ms Hillenbrand, Ms. LaRoche, Mr. Lehnertz and Ms. Merriam.
Also present were: Ms. Deshler, City Council Liaison; Lieutenant Gustafson, Ms.
Norris, City Manager, Mr. Mathisen, Mr. Rauen and Mr. Berggren from the city
staff. In addition members from the Skyway Park neighborhood were in
attendance. Also attending (later) was Mr. Adams, City Mayor candidate.
Introductions were made. Mr. Jungroth gave the purpose of the neighborhood
meetings.
Mr. Mathisen gave the residents an update of various city projects.
Lieutenant Gustafson summarized police department activities and crime statistic
information.
Residents from Lee Park made the following comments:
· Unhappy with roads in neighborhood
o Roads to be redone in 2017 – last of the street reconstruction
projects
· Dislike weeds growing in streets and sidewalks
· People in the park after 10pm
o Call 911
· Kids hang out
o If after 10pm, call 911
· Question regarding more safety lighting
o Lighting could bring more activity
The residents were thanked for the comments. This portion of the meeting was
adjourned at 7:40pm.
The business meeting of the Crystal Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 7:45pm.
Mr. Jungroth gave an update on old items
- Shoreline Policy to City Council – Approved
- Twin Lake Shores Park Maintenance – Working on it
- Community Garden – Doing well
Reviewed the Pool Concession update
- Slight profit half way through the season, full numbers not available yet
- Last 3 weeks very little product was sold. Recreation will be selling left
over at upcoming events.
Mr. Jungroth did not have a Chairperson Report.
Ms. Deshler did not have a Council Report
Ms. Haney was not in attendance to give a Frolics update. Next meeting is
September 17.
The monthly reports were given, highlighting major activities.
The minutes were approved as sent.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm
Scott Berggren
Recorder