2013.01.02 PRC Minutes
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Minutes
January 2, 2013
The Crystal Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at
7:03 pm by Vice Chairperson Jennifer Sodd. Commission members in
attendance were: Ms. Merriam, and Ms. Hillenbrand. Also present were: Ms.
LaRoche and Mr. Jungroth, Commission candidates; and Mr. Rauen and Ms.
Hackett from the city staff.
Ms. Hackett explained that a quorum for tonight’s meeting was 3 as the
appointments for Mr. Jungroth, Ms. Haney and Ms. LaRoche will not be made
until January 3. In addition, the City Council liaison will not be appointed until
then. Three members were in attendance so the meeting can be held.
The minutes were approved as sent.
The final report on the 2012 work plan was reviewed.
Moved by Ms. Merriam and seconded by Ms. Hillenbrand to recommend
accepting the report and forwarding it to the City Council.
Motion carried – unanimous .
Discussion on the 2013 work plan was tabled until February when more
members will be present.
The Commission discussed ideas for the Hennepin County Youth Sports grants.
Skate Park equipment and pool water feature updates were mentioned. Staff will
check into this further. Ms. Merriam forwarded some additional grant information
to the recreation staff who are looking into them. Melody Hansen from the
Robbinsdale Redesign has been in contact with staff regarding other grant
opportunities.
Ms. Hackett reported that the Little League lighting project is on schedule.
The Twin Lake Shores survey regarding the fishing pier location is being
conducted. Results may be available as early as the February meeting.
The Commission discussed the implementation plan for the shoreline policy. A
list of implementation items was discussed and additional items added. Ms.
Hackett and Mr. Rauen will compile the list into a policy document for discussion
in February.
The monthly reports were given for CCC, Forest and Parks, highlighting major
activities. The Recreation one will be combined for next month. It was suggested
to include a comparison for numbers at the CCC and Forest.
There was not a City Council report.
There was not a Crystal Frolics report.
The Crystal Business Association is had a social event at Broadway Pizza.
A question was asked regarding the Bassett Creek restoration project. Mr.
Rauen gave a brief overview of work done in Crystal.
The next meeting will be February 6, 2013 at 7pm at the Crystal Community
Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:31pm.
Gene Hackett
Recorder