22-06 Approved Neighborhood Minutes
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.
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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