23-08 Commission Agenda 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