17-07 Approved Neighborhood Minutes
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission - Neighborhood Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2017
Bassett Creek Park
The Parks and Recreation Commission’s Neighborhood Meeting was called to order at
7:05 pm by Commission Chair Guy Mueller.
Commission members in attendance were: Guy Mueller, Lynn Haney, Meredith Torres-Walsh,
Erin Kolb, Andy Leipold and Mark Novak. Also present were John Elholm, Brad Fortin and
Scott Berggren from the City Staff.
Introductions were made of the City Council Members, Park and Recreation Commission
members and City Staff.
The Nextdoor website for communicating with neighbors – but since isn’t monitored by the city;
residents should contact the city directly with questions.
Mr. Elholm provided information on current and upcoming city projects, including the Bass Lake
Road Streetscape project
Mr. Fortin reviewed construction projects in the city.
Residents asked a few questions regarding Bassett Creek Park and the Park System Master
Plans.
Mr. Elholm presented an overview of the Parks System Master Plan. Concept boards for the
larger parks were on display and discussed.
Mr. Berggren gave an update on what the Recreation Department is working on. He highlighted
current programs and mentioned the fall brochure coming to homes in August.
Mr. Fortin highlighted recent and upcoming park projects. Parks staff is very busy at this time of
year getting things ready for the Crystal Frolics. Grass has been growing rapidly and the Parks
group has been working hard to keep up.
A resident received a Crystal Community Center activity gift certificate in a drawing.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 pm.
John Elholm
Recorder