2023.08.02 PRC Packet REV AGENDA
August 2, 2023
Bassett Creek Park - 5609 32nd Avenue North, Crystal, MN 55422 (at shelters)
In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held at the park building
7:00 pm Neighborhood Meeting Agenda
1. Call the Meeting to Order
2. Introduction of Commission and City Staff
3. Neighborhood Discussion
a. Citywide Project Updates
b. Public Safety Information
c. Parks and Recreation Updates
4. 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 5 - Neighborhood Meeting
b. July 5 - Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
4. Chairperson’s Report
5. Commission Business / Discussion (25 minutes)
a. Project Updates
b. Disc Golf Signage
c. Aquatic Center Update
6. Commission Open Forum (10 minutes)
7. Commission Reports (15 minutes)
a. City Council Report
b. Project/Maintenance Report
c. Program Report
d. Director Report
8. 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
9. 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
Bassett Creek Park - 5609 32nd Avenue North, Crystal, MN 55422 (at shelters)
August 2, 2023
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING – 7:00 PM
Item 1. Call meeting to order.
Tony Sumnicht will provide information on the purpose of the meeting.
Item 2. Introductions of Commission and City Staff
Item 3. Neighborhood Business
Information will be provided on current and upcoming development projects.
Information will be provided 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.
Tony Sumnicht 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 5, 2023
a. Neighborhood Meeting
b. Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Item 4. Chairperson’s Report
Tony Sumnicht: Chairperson’s Report
Item 5. Commission Business / Discussion
John Elholm: Introduce Business Items
a. Project Updates
b. Disc Golf Signage
c. Aquatic Center Update
Item 6. Commission Open Forum
A time for commission members to share their thoughts and ideas about parks and
recreation in Crystal.
Item 7. Commission Reports
Traci Kamish: City Council Report
Brad Fortin: Project/Maintenance Report
Scott Berggren: Program Report
John Elholm: Director Report
Item 8. Community Reports
Tony Sumnicht/John Elholm: Crystal Frolics Report
Lynn Haney/John Elholm: Friends of Crystal Parks Report
Commission members: Other community activities and events
Item 9. Adjournment
NEIGHBORHOOD
MEETING
Bassett Creek Park
August 2, 2023
12-7 pm: Storybook Trail
"Mother Bruce" by Ryan T. Higgins
7 pm: Neighborhood Meeting
Meet commission members & staff.
The meeting agenda is on the back.
Scan to view
Recreation
Programs!
6 pm: Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony for the new disc golf
course. Followed by a chance to try
disc golf. Limited discs are available.
Crystal Recreation Department
4800 Douglas Drive N
Crystal, MN 55429
Bassett Creek Park
Wednesday, August 2 at 7:00 pm
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Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission - Neighborhood Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2023
Kentucky Park
The Parks and Recreation Commission Neighborhood Meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
by Commission Chair Tony Sumnicht.
Commission members in attendance: Tony Sumnicht (Chair), Jesse McCaffrey (Vice-Chair),
Jennifer Zielinski (Secretary), Dave Anderson and Lynn Haney. Also present were; John Elholm,
John Sutter, Brian Hubbard, Brad Fortin, and Scott Berggren from the City Staff and Taji
Onesirosan from the city council.
Commission members absent: Shaz Ahmadi & Joyce Cooper.
Park and Recreation Commission members and City staff made introductions.
John Sutter provided information on current and upcoming city projects.
Brian Hubbard informed residents of how the department is supporting the community.
John Elholm presented information on upcoming park projects.
Brad Fortin highlighted recent and upcoming park maintenance activities.
Scott Berggren gave an update on programs and events in the Recreation Department.
A resident received a Crystal Community Center activity gift certificate in a drawing.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
John Elholm
Recorder
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes
July 5, 2023
Kentucky Park
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:42 p.m. by
Commission Chair Tony Sumnicht.
Commission members in attendance: Tony Sumnicht (Chair), Jesse McCaffrey (Vice-Chair),
Jennifer Zielinski (Secretary), Dave Anderson and Lynn Haney. Also present were; John Elholm,
Brad Fortin, and Scott Berggren from the City Staff.
Commission members absent: Shaz Ahmadi and Joyce Cooper.
There was no public comment.
Ms. Zielinski made a motion to approve the June Neighborhood minutes; Mr. McCaffrey
seconded the motion. The Neighborhood minutes for June were approved as written.
Mr. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the June Park and Recreation Commission minutes;
Ms. Zielinski seconded the motion. The Park and Recreation Commission minutes for June were
approved as written.
There was no chairperson’s report.
Mr. Elholm led the commission in discussing the recent bus tour. They had positive things to say
about the tour and enjoyed the parks and amenities they visited. The tour gave them ideas for
picnic shelters as we begin planning larger shelters in Crystal.
Mr. Elholm gave an update on the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. The first step is to hire an
engineer and a landscape architect to begin designing the project. The aquatic center was
included in a state appropriation bill for $2.35 million, which will complement the city budgeted
funds for the project. Part of the state funding allows for 1% for public art. A local company
called Radius Track, known for its metalwork and curved designs, has shown interest in helping
with the art installations or by providing materials for the project. This collaboration holds the
potential for unique and visually appealing artistic elements.
Mr. Elholm provided an update on park projects. The dog park will soon have a new fence
installed. At Broadway and Crystal Highlands Park, the concrete work is finished. Soon, disc golf
baskets and tee pads will be added to the parks for visitors. These developments are part of
ongoing efforts to improve the parks and offer more recreational options for the community.
Mr. Elholm led the commission on a discussion of the commission’s Crystal Frolics booth. The
focus was on determining which members would attend the festival and the activities they
would offer to the attendees.
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes – Page 2 June 7, 2023
Commission members discussed items during the open forum, giving input, asking questions,
and commenting.
There was no City Council report.
Mr. Fortin gave reports for park maintenance, and Mr. Berggren for recreation programming.
Mr. Elholm gave the Director’s report. We received a Hennepin County play area grant to help
fund the new Welcome Park play area. Due to the additional funds, additional poured-in-place
surfacing may be incorporated; to enhance the play area experience even further.
Mr. Sumnicht gave a Crystal Frolics report. The Crystal Frolics will be held July 27-30.
Mr. Elholm gave the Friends of Crystal Parks report. They will take part in the Family Festival at
the Crystal Frolics.
Ms. Haney made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Ms. Zielinski seconded the motion.
The commission adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
John Elholm, Recorder
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Monthly Maintenance Report
July, 2023
Vandalism:
• Disposal of furniture at Iron horse Park
Projects:
• FROLICS
• Installation of tee pads and disc golf baskets (removal of old baskets and pads)
• Fence installation at Bassett Creek dog park
• Pave new basketball courts at Crystal Highlands and Broadway Parks
• Trail installation at Broadway and Crystal Highlands Parks
• Install playground surround and bench pads at Crystal highlands and Broadway Parks
• Apply for Hennepin country forestry grant
• Pool maintenance
• Irrigation repairs
• Turf maintenance
• Athletic field maintenance
• Playground inspections and repairs (order parts)
• Trash removal
• Water trees and planters
Future:
• Backfill, prep for seed and add site furnishings at Crystal Highlands and Broadway Parks
• Basketball standard installation at Crystal Highland and Broadway Parks
• Site prep and demolitions at Welcome Park for new play area, adult fitness and trails
• Frolics clean-ups
• Trash removal
• City wide diseased tree inspections and notifications
• Layout soccer fields and stripe
• EDA house and property clean-ups
• Building maintenance
• Prep Bassett Creek dog park for final seeding
• Turf maintenance
• Install signage in parks, disc golf and dog park
• Apply for DNR forestry grant
• Ballfield maintenance
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 3
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.
Dog Park Fencing
Fencing was installed at Bassett Creek Dog Park to create
a safe and secure area for dogs to play. Careful planning,
sturdy materials, and strategically placed gates ensure an
enjoyable space for dogs and their owners.
New Picnic Shelters
Construction of the new picnic shelters at Crystal Highlands
and Broadway Parks is finished. These shelters will be
ready for rentals in 2024, offering park visitors a perfect
spot for picnics and gatherings.
Disc Golf Course
The disc golf course at Bassett Creek is now complete, with
the addition of tee pads and baskets. The new 18-hole
course has been busy with enthusiastic players enjoying the
enhanced recreational opportunity.
Woodland Restoration
Great River Greening will conduct a woodland restoration
project on the east side of Bassett Creek Park. They aim to
revive the area by removing invasive species, planting native
trees, and engaging the community.
P R O G R A M S U M M A R Y
A U G U S T 2 0 2 3
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
Experience a thrilling Wet and Wild Water Fun Day at
Valley Place Park on Friday, August 4. Prepare for an
exhilarating day as we present three water slides and
an aerial sprinkler courtesy of the West Metro Fire.
Antique Car Run & Corn Feed
We'll send the 2023 fall brochure to all Crystal residents in
early August. We're thrilled to showcase the fantastic
opportunities and experiences that await you this autumn
season.
Experience an unforgettable day at the Community
Center on Saturday, August 12, with a fantastic all-you-
can-eat corn feed and charming antique cars arriving at
2 pm. Don't miss out!
Youth soccer leagues start this month, offering skill
development and games for boys and girls in grades
K-5. Crystal will play against Golden Valley and
Robbinsdale, with games played in each city.
Fall Brochure
Youth Soccer