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2022.08.03 PRC Packet AGENDA August 3, 2022 Broadway Park – 5911 W. Broadway Ave., Crystal, MN 55428 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. July 6 - Neighborhood Meeting b. July 6 - Park and Recreation Commission 4. Chairperson’s Report 5. Commission Business / Discussion (25 minutes) a. Commission Disc Golf Course Visits b. Park Signage 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 Broadway Park – 5911 W. Broadway Ave., Crystal, MN 55428 August 3, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING – 7:00 PM Item 1. Call the Meeting to Order Jesse McCaffrey will provide information on the purpose of the meeting. Item 2. Introductions of Commission and City Staff Item 3. Neighborhood Business Anne Norris will provide general information from the city. John Sutter will provide information on current and upcoming development projects. Police Chief Revering 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 4. 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 – July 6, 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 Disc Golf Course Visits b. Park Signage 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 July 6, 2022 Crystal Highlands Park The Parks and Recreation Commission Neighborhood Meeting was called to order at 7:01 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, Erin Kolb and Taji Onesirosan. Also present were Anne Norris, John Elholm; John Sutter, Deputy Chief Hubbard; Brad Fortin and Scott Berggren from the City Staff. 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 city construction projects and other city businesses. Deputy Chief Hubbard provided information on police related matters. Mr. John Elholm presented information on upcoming park projects. Mr. Brad Fortin highlighted recent and upcoming park maintenance activities. Mr. Scott 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 7:58 pm. John Elholm Recorder Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes July 6, 2022 Crystal Highlands Park 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), Shaz Ahmadi (Secretary), Dave Anderson, Joyce Cooper, Forest Eidbo, Lynn Haney, Erin Kolb and Taji Onesirosan. Also present were Anne Norris, John Elholm; Brad Fortin and Scott Berggren from the City Staff. There was no public comment. Ms. Haney made a motion to approve the June Neighborhood minutes; Mr. Sumnicht seconded the motion. The Neighborhood minutes for June were approved as written. Ms. Haney made a motion to approve the June Park and Recreation Commission minutes; Mr. Sumnicht seconded the motion. The Park and Recreation Commission minutes for June were approved as written. Mr. McCaffrey gave the Chairperson’s report. He enjoyed the format of the park tour held in mid-June. Mr. McCaffrey also commented on his volunteer experience at the Young Mudder event hosted by the Recreation department. He enjoyed seeing all the participants and could sense they felt valued participating in the event. Mr. Elholm discussed the upcoming work session on July 14. There will be a discussion on the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. There will also be a follow-up on the Bassett Creek Park prairie. Mr. McCaffrey made a motion, “to recommend the prairie restoration project in Bassett Creek Park move forward”; Mr. Eidbo seconded the motion. After discussion, Mr. Eidbo made a motion to amend the original motion, by adding, “provided proper chemical use signage is used”; Mr. Sumnicht seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the amendment, which was unanimously approved. A vote was taken on the original motion with amendment, “to recommend the prairie restoration project in Bassett Creek Park move forward, provide proper chemical use signage is used”, which was unanimously approved. Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes – Page 2 July 6, 2022 Mr. Elholm led a discussion on self-guided commission tours of local disc golf courses; to help gather information for the course at Bassett Creek Park. Recreation staff will create a feedback form for commission members to complete after their visits. Initial feedback will be reviewed during the September commission meeting. Mr. Elholm gave an update on park projects within the City. Commission members like adding an adult fitness pod to Welcome Park’s new play area design. Quotes are being sought for the Bassett Creek dog park project. The goal is to establish grass seed on the dog park site this fall, opening the park for public use in 2023. There was no City Council report. Mr. Fortin gave reports for park maintenance and Mr. Berggren for recreation programming. Ms. Haney gave a Crystal Frolics report. Planning for Crystal Frolics at Becker & Welcome Park is well underway. Members of the commission volunteered to help with the Family Festival on July 30. Mr. Elholm gave the Friends of Crystal Parks report. They will begin planning for Cheers to Crystal starting in the fall. Mr. McCaffrey made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Eidbo seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 pm. John Elholm Recorder Crystal Park Projects August 2022 Update https://parksandrec.crystalmn.gov/recreation/park_system_projects Construction (2022) Status • MAC Boardwalk (with Three Rivers Park District) Complete • Becker Park - Court Improvements Nearly Complete • Fair School Park - Soccer Field Starts 8/15 • Several Parks - Entrance Sign Replacement Ordered • Bassett Creek Park - Dog Park Quote Process • Bassett Creek Park - Pedestrian Bridge Design Habitat Improvement (2022) Status • Several Parks - Ash Tree Removal (EAB) Ongoing • Bassett Creek Park - Woodland Restoration Ongoing • Bassett Creek Park - Prairie Restoration Possible 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 & Fitness Pod 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 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Monthly Maintenance Report July, 2022 Vandalism: • Graffiti issues at Becker Park and MAC Parks Projects: • Removal of Emerald Ash Borer infected trees • Completion of Becker Park Pickle Ball court • 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 P R O J E C T S U M M A R Y A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 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 The nets are up, and the courts are open at Becker Park; however, two sun shelters and benches are scheduled for installation later this summer. The courts have received consistent use since opening. MAC Wildlife Area Benches Phase 2 of the MAC Wildlife Area boardwalk is complete. The installation of backless park benches will allow visitors to enjoy the natural area. The final phase of the boardwalk installation will begin in a few years. Woodland Park The Lee Park and Neighborhood in Crystal has been changed to Woodland Park and Neighborhood. Changes to the name will happen over the next month or so, including on a new park sign, neighborhood signs and online. Fair School Park Soccer Field Work on the irrigated soccer field at FAIR School Park will begin in August. The field will allow FAIR School to have an after-school soccer program and increase field availability for soccer programs in Crystal during the summer. P R O G R A M S U M M A R Y A U G U S T 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. Water Day Valley Place Park will be wet & wild on Friday, August 5, for Wet and Wild Water Fun Day. The event includes three giant water slides and an aerial sprinkler provided by the West Metro Fire District. Antique Car Run & Corn Feed With the backdrop of some fantastic cars, the all-you- can-eat corn feed at the Community Center is the place to be on Saturday, August 13. The event begins at 11 am, with the antique cars stopping by around 2 pm. Our youth soccer leagues will kick off this month. The program provides skill development and game experience for boys and girls in K-5th grade. Crystal will play games against Golden Valley and Robbinsdale. The multi-city Family Storytime program will wrap up in Robbinsdale on August 10, with a visit from Park Ranger Rachel. The live, interactive performance is free, suitable for all ages and brings out a big audience. Youth Soccer Family Storytime