17-05 Approved Neighborhood Minutes
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission - Neighborhood Meeting Minutes
May 3, 2017
Yunkers Park
The Parks and Recreation Commission Neighborhood Meeting was called to order at
7:05 pm by Commission Chair Guy Mueller.
Commission members in attendance were: Guy Mueller, Lynn Haney, Lori Merriam, Meredith
Torres-Walsh, David Pascoe, and Mark Novak. Also present were Olga Parsons, Council
Liaison; John Elholm, Brad Fortin, John Sutter, Chief Stephanie Revering, Mark Ray, Jason
Minnick, and Marcia Bach from the City Staff.
Introductions were made of the Commission members and City Staff.
Mr. John Sutter provided information on current and upcoming city projects.
Chief Stephanie Revering informed residents of Neighborhood Watch programs and safety tips
regarding medical disposable bags. She also recommended the Next Door website for
communicating with neighbors.
Mr. Mark Ray reviewed construction projects in the city. Mr. Ray suggested that if residents
have street light issues, they should report them to Excel Energy. All lights will be replaced with
LEDs.
Mr. John Elholm presented an overview of the Parks System Master Plan. Display boards were
shown and questions were answered.
Mr. Brad Fortin highlighted recent and upcoming park projects. Parks staff is very busy at this
time of year. The Parks Department has a new garbage truck.
A resident received a Crystal Community Center activity gift certificate in a drawing.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
John Elholm
Recorder