2013.10.02 PRC Minutes
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Minutes
October 2, 2013
Crystal Community Center
The Crystal Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at
7:03 pm by Chairperson Tom Jungroth. Commission members in attendance
were: Ms. Sodd, Ms. Haney, Ms. Hillenbrand, and Ms. Merriam. Also present
were: Mr. Rauen and Ms. Hackett from the city staff. In addition, resident Steve
Hildre attended as he is interested in applying for a Commission vacancy.
The minutes were approved as sent.
Mr. Jungroth announced the resignation of Joel Leatherman; now there are 3
openings on the Commission. He asked members to recruit candidates from
their neighborhoods or other resident groups. Openings are posted on the city
website. Recreation will post on Facebook.
Commission members reviewed the outdoor meeting memo. Members felt that
Arbor Day/Shingle Creek Clean-up and the Commission meeting should still be
combined. All felt that this year’s meetings went well, even though some were
not well attended. Mr. Rauen updated members on meeting items that were
completed. Discussion was held on the long range items. Additional discussion
took place regarding the Twin Oak/POW -MIA Park benches. Mr. Rauen reported
that one’s supplied by the VFW were not commercial grade and he was
concerned that they would be vandalized. Mr. Jungroth asked Mr. Rauen to write
up a memo stating the information and he would discuss it with the VFW.
The Commission reviewed the 5 year PIR plans. Members were concerned that
the Skate Park equipment was moved back to 2017. Most felt that this equipment
needs upgrades before then. Concern was also expressed over landscaping at
the CCC as they felt that the front area is getting overgrown. There is money in
the 2014 PIR budget to upgrade the CCC landscaping. Members expressed that
that project should be a priority.
Commission members were updated on projects in progress. Mr. Rauen reported
that 5 sections of the Twin Lake fishing pier have been moved to Bassett Creek
Park.
Mr. Jungroth suggested that the Commission should consider opening discussion
again on expanding the disc golf course. He felt that since the make -up of the
Council has changed, that it should be discussed again. He will contact the disc
golf group and see if they are still interested to put together a proposal.
Ms. Haney reported that the Northwest Family Daycare provider’s group
chairperson had an issue with use at the CCC. Ms. Hackett will check in to it.
The monthly reports were given highlighting major activities.
Since Mr. Budziszewski was not present, there was not a City Council report.
Ms. Haney did not give a Crystal Frolics report as there is no news at this time.
Mr. Jungroth gave the Crystal Business Report. The business networking soiree
was held at Crystal Care Center. Mr. Hildre mentioned that he attended and
would have liked to see more public attending rather than other businesses. Mr.
Jungroth thought the group could do both – a business networking event and an
event open to the public.
The next meeting is November 6 at The Crystal Community Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Gene Hackett
Recorder