2013.02.06 PRC Minutes
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Minutes
February 6, 2013
The Crystal Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at
7:08 pm by Chairperson Tom Jungroth. Commission members in attendance
were: Ms. Sodd, Ms. Haney, Mr. Leatherman, and Ms. Hillenbrand. Also present
were: Mayor Adams, Mr. Budziszewski, Council Liaison, Ms. Kolb, Commission
candidate; Ms. Grace Sodd, visitor and Mr. Rauen and Ms. Hackett from the city
staff.
Introductions were made.
Mayor Adams thanked Commission members for their service to the city and
distributed new city logo pins.
The minutes were approved as sent.
The Commission notebooks were updated with current materials.
The Commission discussed the 2013 work plan. Several ideas were suggested
for discussion. Ms. Hackett will put the list together to be finalized at the next
meeting.
Ms. Hackett informed the Commission about the “Daisy’s Dream Park” event to
be held in June.
The Commission discussed the Becker Park vandalism reward. When the park
was remodeled in the mid-1980’s, a $500 reward was offered by the Crystal
Lions Club for information leading to the arrest /conviction of someone doing
vandalism to the park building. The money has not ever been used. Staff
thought that a better use of this money would be to put it toward a security
system. Staff wanted to get the Commission’s input on this idea before it is
brought to the Lions Club. Generally, Commission members thought this would
be a good idea, but thought it best to wait until there is a plan for remodeling the
building. In that way, the Lions Club could visualize what was planned.
The Commission reviewed the draft shoreline implementation plan.
Moved by Ms. Haney and seconded by Ms. Hillenbrand to
recommend approval of the shoreline policy implementation
plan and forward it to the City Council.
Motion carried – unanimous .
The monthly reports were given highlighting major activities.
Mr. Rauen reported on a Becker Park building project of converting one dressing
room to a storage area. New locks will be needed on the door and Mr. Berggren
from the department staff asked the Frolics Committee if they want to purchase
the locks for the doors. Mr. Jungroth and Ms. Haney felt that $800 was high for
locks and asked Mr. Rauen to look into some alternatives.
Mr. Budziszewski gave the City Council report. With 3 new members, the
Council is going to do team building sessions and work on goals. The Phase 13
street project was approved. He attended the legislative breakfast and heard
information on the upcoming legislation session and the Governor’s proposed
budget.
Ms. Haney gave the Crystal Frolics report. They plan to have 2 nights of
fireworks and not have a parade, pending county approval. They are working on
getting the bands finalized. $3 admission will be charged to get into the carnival
this year after 6:00pm; people will receive a free ride ticket in return. The
Commission helps with these events; 5K Run, Scavenger Hunt, Splash Bash,
Crystal Ball Hunt, Skate Park event and the Recreation Department organizes
the softball tournament and Senior card tournaments.
Mr. Jungroth reported on the last Crystal Business Association meeting. Ms.
Gray from the Daisy’s Dream Park event spoke and asked for sponsors. New
members were received. Their next meeting is February 20.
The next Commission meeting will be March 6, 2013 at 7pm at the Crystal
Community Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27pm.
Gene Hackett
Recorder