2013.11.06 PRC Minutes Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Minutes
November 6, 2013
Crystal Community Center
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, Ms. LaRoche, Ms. Kolb and Ms. Merriam. Also
present were: Mr. Budziszewski, Council Liaison, Mr. Rauen and Ms. Hackett
from the city staff.
The minutes were approved as sent.
Mr. Jungroth reviewed the 2013 Work Plan Status Report with the Commission.
The Commission discussed the expansion of the CCC parking lot. The survey
found that there were relatively few days that the parking lot was 100% used and
staff was recommending that parking not be expanded. Ms. Haney and Ms.
Merriam commented that on those 100% days, overflow parking is on the side
streets (both on 48th and Fairview) and is hazardous as only 1 car can pass when
parking is on both sides. Ms. Hackett will talk to Mr. Mathisen regarding the side
street parking.
Also reviewed was the status update to the Commission Long Range Plan.
Commission members noticed some items that may be more “wish list” than
reality. It was discussed to include a review and update of the plan to the 2014
work plan.
The 2014 meeting dates were reviewed and approved.
Commission members signed up to work at Winterfest.
The Commission was asked to distribute the Crystal Sparkles flyer and to
nominate a house that they see. Ms. Hackett will email a flyer to everyone.
Mr. Rauen reported that the Crystal Fund for Community Progress may be
interested in funding all or part of the picnic shelter for Yunkers Park. Mr. Rauen
gave Mr. Mueller some price quotes.
Mr. Rauen reported he has not received a response from the VFW regarding the
Twin Oak POW -MIA Park benches.
Ms. Hackett reported that the Facebook 2 page problem has been fixed.
Mr. Jungroth talked to the Disc Golf people and they are still interested in
expanding the course and offered to fund baskets and have workers for the
improvements. The expansion plan would be to put 3 holes in the east woods
(near highway 100) that was part of their original expansion plans. Staff will look
for that plan and distribute it to the Commission and Mr. Jungroth will contact the
group to see if they still have a copy of the plan too.
Ms. Hackett reviewed the year-end pool report with the Commission. The
weather made it an interesting year. Revenues were down but so were
expenses so the overall subsidy was not as much as budgeted.
Ms. Sodd informed the Commission of sod problems at Forest School – the sod
from the street project is dying and there is a problem with the irrigation at Forest
near the school ( the school district installed that piece) Ms. Hackett will bring this
to the attention of Mr. Mathisen.
The monthly reports were given highlighting major activities.
Mr. Budziszewski gave the City Council report:
3 Police officers are retiring
Solar panels will be added at the pool and City Hall
The replacement Public Works building study is finishing up – funding is
yet to be decided
Several EDA lots have been sold
Crystal Gallery Mall is getting a facelift – new shops to be added:
Starbucks and Noodles
Ms. Haney reported that the Crystal Frolics Committee is looking at bands for the
event. Boogie Wonderland is not available.
Mr. Jungroth gave the Crystal Business Report. The group is working on a mailer
with all the businesses listed. The next meeting is November 20.
The next meeting is December 4 at the Crystal Community Center. Elections will
be held. Ms. Merriam suggested that everyone bring an appetizer/snack/dessert
to serve 8-10 to the December meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 pm.
Gene Hackett
Recorder