17-07 Approved Commission Minutes
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes
July 12, 2017
Bassett Creek Park
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting was called to order at
7:43 pm by Commission Chair Guy Mueller.
Commission members in attendance were: Guy Mueller, Lynn Haney, Meredith Torres‐Walsh,
Andy Leipold and Mark Novak. Also present were John Elholm, Brad Fortin, and Scott Berggren
from the City Staff.
There was no public comment.
Ms. Torres‐Walsh made a motion to approve the June Park and Recreation Commission minutes;
Ms. Haney seconded the motion. The Park and Recreation Commission minutes for June were
approved as written.
Mr. Mueller did not have a Chairpersons Report.
Mr. Elholm gave a short recap of the bus tour held on June 21. Survey responses from those in
attendance were favorable.
Mr. Elholm provided the commission with information on the Park System Master Plan. The
latest concept plans were on view at the meeting. Mr. Elholm distributed an updated Becker
Park plan with pictures to show examples of possible amenities.
Mr. Mueller led a discussion to the Bassett Creek and Becker Park concept plans.
There was no City Council Report
Mr. Mueller gave a Crystal Fund Report. They are sending thank you notes to everyone who
contributed time and plants to the Plant Sale.
Reports were given by Mr. Fortin for park maintenance and Mr. Berggren for recreation
programming.
Mr. Elholm mentioned we were busy with summer, including the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
Ms. Haney gave a Crystal Frolics report. Mr. Fortin has upgraded the electrical in the Becker
building.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
John Elholm, Recorder