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2022.01.05 PRC Commission Packet AGENDA January 5, 2022 Crystal Community Center – 4800 Douglas Drive North, Crystal MN, 55429 7:00 pm Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Call the Meeting to Order / Introductions 2. Election of Officers 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of Minutes 5. Chairperson’s Report 6. Commission Business / Discussion (45 minutes) a. 2021 and 2022 work plan b. 2022 meeting calendar discussion c. Crystal Cove Aquatic Center discussion d. Project updates 7. Commission Reports (15 minutes) a. City Council Report b. Project/Maintenance Report c. Program Report d. Director Report 8. Community Reports (10 minutes) a. Community Activity/Event Reports • Crystal Frolics Report • Crystal Fund Report b. Citizen Contacts c. Other Community News Items 9. Adjournment Next meeting date: February 2, 2022 – Crystal Community Center MEETING OVERVIEW January 5, 2022 Crystal Community Center – 4800 Douglas Drive North, Crystal MN, 55429 Contact John Elholm – john.elholm@crystalmn.gov or 763-531-1150 if you cannot attend REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING – 7:00 PM 1. Call the Meeting to Order and Introductions Jesse McCaffrey will call the meeting to order 2. Election of Officers 3. Public Comments Citizens may bring items of concern related to parks and recreation to the attention of the commission. Speaking time may be limited and no action will be taken. 4. Approval of Minutes – December 1, 2021 5. Chairperson’s Report 6. Commission Business / Discussion John Elholm: Introduce Business Items a. 2021 and 2022 work plan b. 2022 meeting calendar discussion c. Crystal Cove Aquatic Center discussion d. Project updates 7. City Reports David Cummings: City Council Report Brad Fortin: Project/Maintenance Report Scott Berggren: Program Report John Elholm: Director Report 8. Community Reports Lynn Haney / John Elholm: Crystal Frolics Report John Elholm: Crystal Fund Report Commission Members: Other community activities and events 9. Adjournment Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes December 1, 2021 Crystal Community Center The Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Commission Chair Jesse McCaffrey. Commission members in attendance: Jesse McCaffrey (Chair), Tony Sumnicht (Vice Chair), Shaz Ahmadi (Secretary), Dave Anderson, Joyce Cooper, Forest Eidbo, Lynn Haney and Erin Kolb. Also present were David Cummings, Council Liaison; John Elholm, Brad Fortin, and Scott Berggren from the City Staff. Commission members absent: none There was no public comment. Ms. Kolb made a motion to approve the November Park and Recreation Commission minutes; Mr. Sumnicht seconded the motion. The Park and Recreation Commission minutes for November were approved as written. Mr. McCaffrey gave the Chairperson’s report. He shared comments he made during his Park and Recreation Commission interview with City Council. He also led a brief discussion on meeting formats moving forward, and whether a hybrid model would help with resident involvement. Mr. McCaffrey also introduced a discussion on the role of the commission, where Mr. Elholm provided additional information. Mr. Elholm shared updates on future park projects. Phase 2 of the MAC Wildlife Area boardwalk expansion is moving forward, with the boardwalk being replaced over the winter. The project is being led by Three Rivers Park District. An updated design was shown and discussed for the new Bassett Creek dog park. The design added a second entrance to the large dog park area. A second entrance was added based on discussion from the November meeting. We are continuing to collect input on the proposed addition of pickleball courts at Becker Park. The commission also talked about the draft design for the redevelopment of the south parking lot at the Crystal Community Center. Some potential improvements related to traffic flow were pointed out. Mr. Elholm gave a presentation on the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. The pool was initially installed in 1968, with the zero-depth pool, pool under the slides and the mechanicals for both pools being replaced in 2005. These recent improvements are still in very good condition. However, several improvements identified in 2005, but omitted from the final project then, need replacement now. These proposed Phase 2 improvements were discussed further at the meeting. The commission was also informed about a work session on this topic scheduled with the city council on December 2. Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes – Page 2 December 1, 2021 Mr. Elholm facilitated a follow-up discussion about the changing demographics of Crystal. He presented the commission with links and resources that are used within the Recreation Department when looking for demographic information. This data is important when determining services that we offer, as well as for when we are seeking grant funding. Mr. Berggren also talked to the Commission about organizations we are working with, like HACER and ACER, that help us connect with underserved members of our community. Mr. Elholm led the commission in a discussion on their outdoor meeting locations for 2022. A sample schedule was presented, followed by a brief discussion. The commission will discuss the schedule further at their January meeting. Mr. Cummings presented the City Council Report. The council recently conducted interviews for Parks and Recreation Commission members who are renewing their commitment to remain on the commission. Council is also looking into the costs associated with fixing the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. Reports were given by Mr. Fortin for park maintenance and Mr. Berggren for recreation programming. Mr. Elholm reported on our Awards of Excellence that were recently written up in the MRPA magazine. We received awards for the Becker Park redevelopment project and our Storybook Trail program. Ms. Haney gave a Crystal Frolics report. The Crystal Frolics Committee is working on sponsorships and fundraising information for 2022. The next Crystal Frolics meeting will be December 13, via Zoom. Crystal Fund Report: Mr. Elholm said the Crystal Fund next meeting will be in January of 2022. Ms. Haney made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Sumnicht seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm. John Elholm Recorder PLANNING / DEVELOPMENT approved 01/06/21 Item Process: Status Bass Lake Park Project · Receive Progress Updates from Staff 2021 Construction · Provide Input on Project 2021 Grand Opening · Participate in Grand Opening Celebration Valley Place Park Project · Receive Progress Updates from Staff 2021 Construction · Provide Input on Project 2021 Grand Opening · Participate in Grand Opening Celebration Yunkers Park Project · Receive Progress Updates from Staff 2021 Construction · Provide Input on Project 2021 Grand Opening · Participate in Grand Opening Celebration Bassett Creek Dog Park · Receive Progress Updates from Staff 2021 Planning · Attend Public Meetings 2022 Construction · Provide Input on Project Other Capital Improvement Projects · Receive Project Updates from Staff Pool and Community Center · Provide Input on Capital Improvement Items Park Tour · Visit sites for project and program ideas Locations TBD · Discuss ideas and provide input 2021 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN Individual Tours of Dog Parks Complete Complete Construction Complete No Grand Opening Construction Complete No Grand Opening Construction Complete No Grand Opening Planning Underway PROMOTION / COMMUNITY OUTREACH approved 01/06/21 Item Process: Status Community Events and Programs.· PRC Representation at Major P&R Events · Assist with Crystal Frolics Family Festival · Promote P&R at Non-City Activities Recognition · Select Neighbors Rec. Neighbors Awards · Select Crystal Frolics Button Awards Recreation · Provide Input on Programs Being Offered · Provide Feedback on Programs Attended Summer Meetings · Encourage Citizen Participation at Meetings 4 Neighborhood Meetings May 5: Iron Horse Park (Arbor Day) June 2: Lee Park July 7: Cavanagh Park August 4: North Lions Park Partnerships · Support other Community Groups & Events Crystal Business Association Crystal Fund Crystal Frolics Committee, Inc. · Encourage Collaborative Fundraising Marketing · Promote P&R through Social Networks · Take Photos in Parks and at Events · Monitor Web Site, etc. for Corrections · Encourage Links to P&R Web Site Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete 2021 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN Complete PLANNING / DEVELOPMENT approved: Item Process: Status Bassett Creek Dog Park Project · Receive Progress Updates from Staff 2022 Construction · Provide Input on Project 2022 Grand Opening · Participate in Grand Opening Celebration Becker Park Pickleball Courts Project · Receive Progress Updates from Staff 2022 Construction · Provide Input on Project 2022 Grand Opening · Participate in Grand Opening Celebration Community Center Parking Lot Project · Receive Progress Updates from Staff 2022 Construction · Provide Input on Project 2022 Grand Opening · Participate in Grand Opening Celebration Welcome Park Play Area Project · Receive Progress Updates from Staff 2022 Planning · Attend Public Meetings 2023 Construction · Provide Input on Project Valley Place Tennis Courts Project · Receive Progress Updates from Staff 2022 Planning · Attend Public Meetings 2023 Construction · Provide Input on Project Other Capital Improvement Projects · Receive Project Updates from Staff Pool and Community Center · Provide Input on Capital Improvement Items Park Tour · Visit sites for project and program ideas Locations TBD · Discuss ideas and provide input DRAFT 2022 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN DRAFT PROMOTION / COMMUNITY OUTREACH approved: Item Process: Status Community Events and Programs.· PRC Representation at Major P&R Events · Assist with Crystal Frolics Family Festival · Promote P&R at Non-City Activities Recognition · Select Neighbors Rec. Neighbors Awards · Select Crystal Frolics Button Awards Recreation · Provide Input on Programs Being Offered · Provide Feedback on Programs Attended Summer Meetings · Encourage Citizen Participation at Meetings 4 Neighborhood Meetings May 4: Bass Lake Park (Arbor Day) June 1: Forest School Park July 6: Crystal Highlands Park August 3: Broadway Park Partnerships · Support other Community Groups & Events Crystal Business Association Crystal Fund Crystal Frolics Committee, Inc. · Encourage Collaborative Fundraising Marketing · Promote P&R through Social Networks · Take Photos in Parks and at Events · Monitor Web Site, etc. for Corrections · Encourage Links to P&R Web Site DRAFT 2022 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN DRAFT Date Time Place Notes January 5 7pm Community Center February 2 7pm Community Center March 2 7pm Community Center April 6 6:30pm Community Center Tree Board @ 6:30; PRC @ 7 May 4 7pm Bass Lake Park Arbor Day Event @ 6pm June 1 7pm Forest School Park June 15 TBD Start at Community Center PRC Tour of Various Parks July 6 7pm Crystal Highlands Park August 3 7pm Broadway Park September 7 7pm Community Center October 5 7pm Community Center November 2 7pm Community Center December 7 7pm Community Center All Meetings are on Wednesday Nights Park and Recreation Commission DRAFT 2022 Meeting Dates Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Monthly Maintenance Report December, 2021 Vandalism: • None to report Projects: • Trash removal • Boulevard tree Removal • Ice rink maintenance • Installation of warming house at Becker Park • Seasonal streetscape lighting on Bass Lake road • Street light maintenance and replacements to L.E.D lighting • Snow removal • Hockey net repairs • Playground inspections and repairs • EDA house clean-ups • HVAC upgrades at City Hall • Building repairs and warming house maintenance • Ice bocce and sledding hill rack construction • Haul brush to Golden Valley tub grinder Future: • Ash tree removals • Boulevard tree trimming • Ice rink maintenance • Snow removal • Flooding for winter skating season • Snow removal • Playground inspections • Planning and preparation for bridge replacement and new dog park at Bassett Creek Park • Trash removal • EDA house and property clean-ups • Seasonal streetscape lighting om Bass Lake Road • MAC boardwalk removals • Bassett Creek bridge replacement project • Tree removal for future dog park 4800 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55429-3553 Tel: (763) 531-0052 • Fax: (763) 531-0949 • www.crystalmn.gov P R O J E C T S U M M A R Y J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 Below are a highlight of the projects that will be happening in the City of Crystal. These projects will be taking place at numerous parks and buildings throughout Crystal. Sled Share A member of our talented parks staff has built a sled corral that has been installed at Valley Place Park. The corral can be filled with shareable sleds to allow anyone to experience the thrill of winter sledding. MAC Boardwalk Removal To prepare for phase 2 of the MAC Wildlife boardwalk project, park maintenance staff will be removing the old section of boardwalk in January. This project is a partnership with Three Rivers Park District. Making Ice As cold as the Minnesota winters can get, making ice can be challenging. Between warm spells, snow and rain, park maintenance staff do a great job getting rinks skateable for the community. New Flooring in CCC Rooms Two Community Center meeting rooms will receive new flooring in 2022. Luxury vinyl will be installed in the Crystal room this winter. Similar flooring will be installed in the Valley room later this year. P R O G R A M S U M M A R Y J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 Below are a highlight of the programs that will be offered by the Crystal Recreation Department. Occasionally we will recap some key special events we offer. 1000 Hours Outside We are challenging everyone in our community to spend 1000 hours outside in 2022. We have 26 parks and natural areas, plus countless programs and events to help you meet this goal. Register your family today! Youth Basketball Basketball is back after a year break at the Crystal Community Center. Teams from Crystal, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park compete in leagues ranging from grades 2-6 for both boys and girls. Patrick “Packy” Mader will present Minnesota’s rich sports history at the Olympics. His books, Minnesota Gold and More Minnesota Gold, highlight the stories of more than 100 living Minnesota olympic athletes. As long as the weather continues to cooperate, we will be staffing four warming house locations this winter. Warming locatons are located at Becker, North Lions, Valley Place and Welcome. Donut Talk - MN Gold Warming Houses Opening More plan information can be found here: https://www.letstalkthreerivers.org/french-regional-park-master-plan French Regional Park Master Plan Update December 2021 How can the public provide input on the recommendations? Why are improvements being considered and what changes can we expect? Three Rivers wants to ensure that French Regional Park remains relevant to future generations of park guests. We hope that by remaining relevant, we will continue a high level of service to our existing park guests while encouraging new visitors to try us and learn new experiences. It is our hope that French Regional Park may even inspire visitors to expand their nature experience beyond the park boundaries. ‘Light-touch’ improvements that you may notice over time could include new wayfinding signage, trail network updates, winter enhancements, beach area updates including seating options and landscaping, and additional opportunities to better explore the nature play area. The plan has entered the final phase of comment solicitation and it is important to know if we got it right. There are five (5) individual focus areas of the park that have imagery and recommendations. Survey responses will be open until January 31, 2022. Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera to start your feedback responses. Scan Here What planning has been done since the last update? Throughout 2020 and 2021, over 1,200 people have been engaged across French Park’s service area. Preliminary recommendations for improvements have been introduced, reviewed by the Park District Board of Commissioners and are now being presented back to the public for comment. Questions or comments: Ann Rexine, Principal Planner - Three Rivers Park District - ann.rexine@threeriversparks.org - 763-694-1103