2022.07.06 PRC Packet AGENDA
July 6, 2022
Crystal Highlands Park – 3711 Jersey Cir N, Crystal, MN 55427
In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held at the Crystal Community Center; 4800 Douglas Drive.
7:00 pm Neighborhood Meeting Agenda
1. Call the Meeting to Order
2. Introduction of Commission and City Staff
3. Crystal Frolics Button Contest Awards Presentation
4. Neighborhood Discussion
a. Citywide Updates
b. Public Safety Information
c. Parks and Recreation Updates
5. Drawing for Recreation Activity Gift Certificate
7:45 pm Commission Business Meeting Agenda
1. Call the Meeting to Order
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes
a. June 1 – Neighborhood Meeting
b. June 1 - Park and Recreation Commission
4. Chairperson’s Report
5. Commission Business / Discussion (25 minutes)
a. Commission/Council Joint Work Session – July 14
b. Commission Disc Golf Course Visits
c. Planning & Project Updates
6. Commission Reports (15 minutes)
a. City Council Report
b. Project/Maintenance Report
c. Recreation Report
d. Director Report
7. Community Reports (5 minutes)
a. Community Activity/Event Reports
• Crystal Frolics Report
• Friends of Crystal Parks Report
b. Citizen Contacts
c. Other Community News Items
8. Adjournment
END OF COMMUNITY MEETING (Community meetings have a one-hour time limit). There will be a short break between the two meetings.
Residents are welcome to stay for the Business Meeting.
MEETING OVERVIEW
Contact John Elholm – john.elholm@crystalmn.gov or 763-531-1150 if you cannot attend
Crystal Highlands Park – 3711 Jersey Cir N, Crystal, MN 55427
July 6, 2022
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING – 7:00 PM
Item 1. Call meeting to order.
Jesse McCaffrey will provide information on the purpose of the meeting.
Item 2. Introductions of Commission and City Staff
Item 3. Crystal Frolics Button Contest Awards Presentation
Lynn Haney will present the awards
Item 4. Neighborhood Business
Anne Norris will provide general information from the city.
John Sutter will provide information on current and upcoming development projects.
Deputy Police Chief Hubbard will provide information on public safety.
John Elholm will provide information on park improvement and planning efforts.
Brad Fortin will provide highlights of recent and upcoming park projects.
Scott Berggren will provide information on recreation programs & events.
Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions/make comments during the meeting.
Item 5. Drawing for Recreation Activity Gift Certificate
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING – 7:45 PM
Item 1. Call the Meeting to Order.
Jesse McCaffrey will call the meeting to order
Item 2. 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.
Item 3. Approval of Minutes – June 1, 2022
a. Neighborhood Meeting
b. Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Item 4. Chairperson’s Report
Jesse McCaffrey: Chairperson’s Report
Item 5. Commission Business / Discussion
John Elholm: Introduce Business Items
a. Commission/Council Joint Work Session – July 14
b. Commission Disc Golf Course Visits
c. Planning & Project Updates
Item 6. Commission Reports
David Cummings: City Council Report
Brad Fortin: Project/Maintenance Report
Scott Berggren: Recreation Report
John Elholm: Director Report
Item 7. Community Reports
Lynn Haney/John Elholm: Crystal Frolics Report
John Elholm: Friends of Crystal Parks Report
Commission members: Other community activities and events
Item 8. Adjournment
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission - Neighborhood Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2022
Forest School
The Parks and Recreation Commission Neighborhood Meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm
by Commission Chair Jesse McCaffrey.
Commission members in attendance: Jesse McCaffrey (Chair), Tony Sumnicht (Vice-Chair), Dave
Anderson, Joyce Cooper, Lynn Haney, Erin Kolb and Taji Onesirosan. Also present were David
Cummings, Council Liaison; Anne Norris, John Elholm; John Sutter, Chief Revering; Brad Fortin
and Scott Berggren from the City Staff.
Commission members absent: Shaz Ahmad and Forest Eidbo
Introductions were made by Park and Recreation Commission members and City staff.
Mr. John Sutter provided information on current and upcoming city projects.
Ms. Anne Norris reviewed construction projects in the city along with other city businesses.
Chief Revering informed residents of how the department is supporting the community.
Mr. John Elholm presented information on upcoming park projects.
Mr. Brad Fortin highlighted recent and upcoming park maintenance activities.
Mr. Berggren gave an update on programs and events in the Recreation Department. He
highlighted current and upcoming activities.
A resident received a Crystal Community Center activity gift certificate in a drawing.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 pm.
John Elholm
Recorder
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes
June 1, 2022
Forest School
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting was called to order at
8:00 pm by Commission Chair Jesse McCaffrey.
Commission members in attendance: Jesse McCaffrey (Chair), Tony Sumnicht (Vice-Chair), Dave
Anderson, Joyce Cooper, Lynn Haney, Erin Kolb and Taji Onesirosan. Also present were David
Cummings, Council Liaison; Anne Norris, John Elholm, Brad Fortin and Scott Berggren from the
City Staff.
Commission members absent: Shaz Ahmad and Forest Eidbo
There was no public comment.
Ms. Haney made a motion to approve the May Neighborhood minutes; Mr. Anderson seconded
the motion. The Neighborhood minutes for May were approved as written.
Mr. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the May Park and Recreation Commission minutes;
Ms. Haney seconded the motion. The Park and Recreation Commission minutes for May were
approved as written.
Mr. McCaffrey gave the Chairperson’s report. He suggested the commission resume individual
park tours in the coming months, focusing on disc golf courses. The format would be similar to
the dog park visits they made in 2021 to help plan the Bassett Creek dog park.
The Commission Members voted on the Crystal Frolics Button nominations. Each member
ranked their top three nominations. A tally was kept by City staff to rank the winners. Award
winners will be presented with a gift certificate and ten buttons of their specific design.
Three buttons receiving the award based on votes are:
• 1st Place: #2
• 2nd Place: #6
• 3rd Place: #3
Mr. Berggren discussed the format of the June 15 bus tour. Key destinations will include parks
with projects recently completed as well as parks with upcoming projects in 2023.
Mr. Elholm gave an update on the park projects within the City. We will be seeking bids in early
2023 to replace a series of parking lots within our system. Paving is happening at new courts
within Becker Park. The goal is to have the pickleball and basketball courts done before the end
of July.
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes – Page 2 June 1, 2022
Mr. Cummings presented the City Council Report. He mentioned the City has reached a new
labor agreement with the Local 49. Mr. Cummings also updated the Commission on a new
daycare going into Cornerstone Church and the businesses going into the old Burger King
location.
Mr. Fortin gave reports for park maintenance and Mr. Berggren for recreation programming.
Mr. Elholm reported that the Recreation Department had translated publications and rules
signs into Spanish. He also reminded the Commission of the joint CP Regional Trail discussion on
June 13. The meeting will include the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Planning
Commission and the Three Rivers Park District.
Ms. Haney gave a Crystal Frolics report. Planning for Crystal Frolics at Becker & Welcome Park
is well underway. The Crystal Lions will not be involved in the 2022 Frolics event.
Mr. Elholm gave the Friends of Crystal Parks Report. They held their plant sale at Becker Park on
May 21. The event was successful.
Ms. Haney mentioned the Light of Crystal began their ½ way Happy Hours. The Airport Open
House will be held on June 19.
Ms. Haney made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Sumnicht seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.
John Elholm
Recorder
Crystal Cove Aquatic Center Hours
The Crystal Cove Aquatic center provides opportunities for residents to feel comfortable around
water, improve swimming skills and gather with other community members.
Swim Lessons:
Swim lessons are an important component of the aquatic center’s water safety program.
Lessons are offered 4 time periods per day, Monday-Friday mornings; with 4-5 classes offered
each time period. Time allocated for swim lessons is 20 hours per week.
Little Splashers:
Those 7 and younger sometimes have trouble navigating the pool when older youth are
present. The pool opens early on Saturdays for just this younger age group, so they can use the
zero-depth pool with their parent. This amounts to 1.5 hours per week.
Teen Moonlight Swim and After-Hours Rental:
A separate time is made available to teens on two Friday nights of the season. This is a special
2-hour time period where teens 12-16 can use the pool with youth in their own age group. On
other Friday nights and Saturdays, the pool is available for private rental in the same 2-hour
time block. There are 5 of these rentals so far. This averages 1.5 hours per week.
Swim Club:
The aquatic center also serves the New Hope, Crystal, Plymouth (NHCP) swim club for 5 weeks
of the summer. They meet at 6:30 a.m. each weekday; for two hours prior to swim lessons.
This averages 5 hours per week.
Open Swim:
Regular pool hours include 34 hours during the week and 14 hours per week on the weekends;
for a total of 48 hours per week. Due to a lifeguard shortage; evening hours on Monday -
Thursday have been shortened 1-2 hours each day, for a total of 7 hours. These are the lowest
use time periods for the pool. There are no weekend hour reductions; with total weekend
hours being 1 hour per day more than previous years. With this temporary reduction to start
the season, the current total is 41 hours per week.
Total Public/Group Hours at the Aquatic Center:
Hours Per Week (fully staffed): 76
Hours Per Week (reduced / lifeguard shortage): 69
Staff are present additional hours for set-up, trainings, etc.
Bassett Creek Park – Disc Golf (Current Conditions)
Bassett Creek Park – Disc Golf (Concept from Master Plan)
Bassett Creek Park – Disc Golf (Examples)
Bryant Lake Park (Three Rivers Park District)
Springvale Park (Isanti County)
Bassett Creek Park – Disc Golf (Adopted Master Plan)
Crystal Park Projects
July 2022 Update
https://parksandrec.crystalmn.gov/recreation/park_system_projects
Construction (2022) Status
• MAC Boardwalk (with Three Rivers Park District) Nearly Complete
• Becker Park - Court Improvements Nearly Complete
• Fair School Park - Soccer Field Started
• Bassett Creek Park - Dog Park Quote Process
• Several Parks - Entrance Sign Replacement Design
• Bassett Creek Park - Pedestrian Bridge Design
Habitat Improvement (2022) Status
• Several Parks - Ash Tree Removal (EAB) Underway
• Bassett Creek Park - Woodland Restoration Weekly Volunteers
• Bassett Creek Park - Prairie Restoration Fall Start
Planning for 2023 Status
• Bassett Creek Park - Welcome Ave. Parking Lot Plans Complete
• Grogan Park - South Parking Lot Plans Complete
• Welcome Park - Play Area Planning Underway
• Broadway Park - Play Area, Shelter & BB Planning Underway
• Crystal Highlands Park - Shelter & BB Planning Underway
• Bassett Creek Park - Disc Golf Course Starting Soon
• Valley Place Parking Lot Starting Soon
DRAFT Welcome Park Layout
Welcome Park Fitness Option
From Park System Master Plan
An Option from the Play Area Manufacturer
Note: Adult fitness equipment cannot be in the same container as the play area.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Monthly Maintenance Report
June, 2022
Vandalism:
• Graffiti issues at Becker Park and MAC Parks
Projects:
• Removal of Emerald Ash Borer infected trees
• Becker Park Pickle Ball court construction
• Athletic field preparation and field striping
• Turf maintenance (fertilize parks)
• Irrigation system maintenance
• Hiring of seasonal employees
• Playground inspections and repairs
• Municipal pool maintenance
• Park shelter cleaning and maintenance
• Rebuild trail leading to Valley Place shelter
• HVAC maintenance at city buildings
• Planter and flower pot maintenance
• Organics dumpster enclosure at CCC north lot
• Stain Hagemeister Shelter
• Garbage pick-ups
• Becker spray pad maintenance
Future:
• Ash tree removals
• Fair school soccer field construction
• Prep work and planning for Crystal Frolics
• Finish construction of a new organic dumpster surround at the CCC north lot
• Athletic field maintenance
• Turf maintenance/fertilize athletic fields
• Broadleaf control on various parks and city buildings
• Playground inspections
• Trash removal
• EDA house and property clean-ups
• Forestry work at proposed dog park sites
• Municipal pool maintenance
• Miscellaneous building maintenance projects
• Turn on drinking fountains and irrigation systems
• Surfacing and lining at Becker Park Pickle ball courts
4800 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55429-3553
Tel: (763) 531-0052 • Fax: (763) 531-0949 • www.crystalmn.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY
JULY 2022
Below is 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 the city.
Becker Park Courts
Recent progress at the new pickleball/basketball courts
at Becker Park included the installation of fencing, net
posts and three basketball goals. The application of
court coloring and court lines will happen next.
Fair School Soccer Field
Phase 2 of the updates at Fair School Park will include
adding a more established soccer field for community and
school use. The irrigated soccer field was awarded
funding from a Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant.
Forest School Park Ballfield
The groomed infield at Forest School Park will be converted
to green space to provide activity flexibility and lessen
maintenance. The backstop will remain for community and
school activities such as kickball and baseball.
Valley Place Park Trail
City maintenance staff re-paved an existing trail at Valley
Place Park. The path that connected the park's upper west
parking lot to the picnic shelter had become hazardous
and had limited accessibility.
P R O G R A M S U M M A R Y
J U L Y 2 0 2 2
Below is a highlight of the programs offered by the Crystal
Recreation Department. Occasionally we will recap some
key special events we offer.
Parks & Recreation Month
Mayor Adams proclaimed July 2022 as Parks and
Recreation Month in the city of Crystal. The
proclamation highlights the ways parks and recreation
improve our community.
RC Car Track
Check out the remote control car track within the North
Lions hockey rink. The Recreation Department provides
cars during pop-up events or special rentals. Participants
may also bring their RC car to use the track at any time.
The Power of Produce club is for children ages 4-12.
Kids receive a $2 token on select dates to buy fresh fruits
and vegetables at the Crystal Farmer's Market. The next
power of produce date will be July 19.
The 2022 Crystal Frolics community celebration will
happen July 28-31 at Becker and Welcome Park. The
four-day festival will include food, entertainment,
inflatables, softball, fireworks, and more.
Power of Produce
Crystal Frolics
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATION OF JULY 2022 AS PARK AND RECREATION MONTH IN CRYSTAL
WHEREAS parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this
country, including Crystal; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation encourages health and wellness by providing space
for field and court sports, walking trails and many other activities designed to promote
active lifestyles; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation connects our community by creating welcoming
community gathering places, community events and outreach, and
WHEREAS parks and natural areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and
provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and improve mental
health; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation supports food access by providing infrastructure for
community gardens, edible courtyards and farmers markets, and
WHEREAS park and recreation programming and educational activities help foster
childhood development and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and
Recreation Month; and
WHEREAS the City of Crystal recognizes the benefits derived from parks and
recreation resources in our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Adams, Mayor of the City of Crystal, do hereby proclaim
JULY, 2022, as PARK AND RECREATION MONTH in the city of Crystal.
Dated this 21st day of June, 2022.
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JiKAdams, Mayor