17-08 Approved Commission MinutesCrystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes
August 2, 2017
North Lions Park
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting was called to order at
8:01 pm by Commission Chair Guy Mueller.
Commission members in attendance were: Guy Mueller, Lynn Haney, Meredith Torres-Walsh,
Erin Kolb, Andy Leipold, Lori Merriam and David Pascoe. Also present were Olga Parsons,
Council Liaison; Nancy LaRoche, City Council, Brad Fortin and Scott Berggren from the City Staff.
There was no public comment.
Mr. Pascoe made a motion to approve the July Park and Recreation Commission minutes; Ms.
Merriam seconded the motion. The Park and Recreation Commission minutes for July were
approved as written.
There was no Chairpersons Report.
Mr. Berggren provided the commission with information on the Park System Master Plan. The
latest concept plans were displayed at the neighborhood meeting, and were further reviewed
at the commission meeting. Some additional comments on the Becker Park design were
brought forward and discussed; and were sent to commission members following the meeting.
There was also talk related to the next steps at Welcome Park. An open house on Crystal’s Park
System Master Plan will be held next Wednesday (Aug. 9) from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
There was no City Council Report
Mr. Mueller gave a Crystal Fund Report. They are planning to meet again on September 12.
Reports were given by Mr. Fortin for park maintenance and Mr. Berggren for recreation
programming.
Ms. Haney gave a Crystal Frolics report, which included a recap of the 2017 Crystal Frolics.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 pm.
Scott Berggren, Recorder