2014.01.08 PRC Minutes Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Minutes
January 8, 2014
Crystal Community Center
The Crystal Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at
7:00 pm by Chairperson Jennifer Sodd. Commission members in attendance
were: Ms. Haney, Ms. Kolb, Ms. Merriam Mr. Jungroth and Mr. McClain. Also
present were: Mr. Peak, Council Liaison, Mr. Mathisen, Mr. Rauen and Ms.
Hackett from the city staff.
The Commission welcomed Mr. McClain. Mr. Hildre was also appointed but
unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
The minutes were approved as sent.
Mr. Mathisen gave the City Engineer’s report. Crystal, Golden Valley and New
Hope are working on an emergency water plan that may include a well in or
adjacent the Hagemeister Pond Preserve property. The actual well will be
unobtrusive and a service trail may be needed. More information will be
available later when the plans are finalized. The plans for a new Public Works
facility are also in process. The Engineering Department is working on the Phase
15 street project in the North Lions area. Commission members informed Mr.
Mathisen of sod issues in previous phases – he is aware of them.
Ms. Rebekah Daly from the Crystal Fund for Community Progress informed the
Commission of an anonymous donation received to install “Little Libraries”
around the city. The CFCP thought that these should be installed in local parks.
There is enough money for 12 libraries. Stewards are needed to construct the
boxes, provide the first books and then to periodically check on the libraries.
Parks being considered include:
CCC Becker Twin Oak
North Lions Welcome Crystal Highlands
Bassett Creek Skyway Lions Valley Place
Yunker Kentucky Memory Lane
Lee
Almsted’s Fresh Market is interested in having a location also.
Ms. Daly will order a kit so the Commission can see how to put them together.
Parks will decide on the specific location within the park and install the post. The
CFFP will reimburse the city for any costs incurred for installation. Commission
members and the CFFP will try to find stewards. Ms. Daly will attend the
February meeting to update the Commission.
Moved by Ms. Merriam and seconded by Mr. Jungroth to
recommend to the City Council installation of Little
Libraries in city parks.
Motion carried – unanimous
Mr. Hutchinson from Gotta Go Gotta Throw was unable to attend the meeting,
however sent word that the Disc Golf group is willing to pay for the expansion of
the disc golf course by 3 holes. They would have volunteers to do the work
needed for installation also. Public Works may need to haul away debris and
brush. There was a concern expressed regarding insurance requirements for
volunteers working in the parks, however Mr. Mathisen felt that that isn’t an
issue. The Commission will need to discuss this further with the City Council
before work can begin.
Moved by Mr. Jungroth and seconded by Ms. Haney to
recommend to the City Council the expansion of the
Disc Golf Course by 3 holes provided the Disc Golf Group and/or
Gotta Go Gotta Throw provide the funding and main power to
complete the project.
Motion carried – unanimous
The Commission reviewed the updated recreation fee policy.
Moved by Ms. Haney and seconded by Ms. Merriam
To recommend to the City Council adoption of the Recreation
Fee Policy updated January 2014)
Motion carried - unanimous
The Commission set the 2014 outdoor meeting locations:
May 7 North Lions Park – will include Arbor Day and Shingle
Creek Clean-up
June 4 Kentucky Park
July 9 Fair Park
August 6 North Bass Lake Park
September 3 Lions Valley Place (will include Sunnyview Park)
The new membership roster was distributed.
The Commission finalized the 2013 work plan for presentation to the City
Council. Ideas for 2014 were discussed and will be finalized in February.
One item was to review the Long Range Plan document. The Commission
scheduled this for April and the meeting will start at 6:30pm.
Ms. Hackett informed the Commission of a work session with the City Council to
be held March 13. The Commission will review the 2013 work plan, present the
2014 work plan and discuss any other items such as the Disc Golf expansion.
The monthly reports were given highlighting major activities. It was suggested to
post the warming house cold weather information on Facebook.
Mr. Peak gave the City Council report. Appointments were made to various
Commissions. Financing for the Public Works facility was discussed. The City
Council awarded the Crystal Sparkles winners.
Ms. Haney reported on the Crystal Frolics Committee. The LaCrosse group
wants to have a youth clinic as part of the events. Discussion was held as to a
suitable location. The bands are booked. The Pathway Kiddie Parade will be
advertised in the Recreation brochure. Their next meeting is January 20 at the
VFW.
Mr. Jungroth gave the Crystal Business Report. There was a networking event in
December and the January meeting is at City Hall on January 15.
The next meeting is February 5 at the Crystal Community Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 pm.
Gene Hackett
Recorder