23-08 Approved Neighborhood MinutesCrystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission - Neighborhood Meeting Minutes
August 2, 2023
Bassett Creek Park
The Parks and Recreation Commission Neighborhood Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
by Commission Chair Tony Sumnicht.
Commission members in attendance: Tony Sumnicht (Chair), Jesse McCaffrey (Vice-Chair),
Jennifer Zielinski (Secretary), Shaz Ahmadi, Dave Anderson, Joyce Cooper and Lynn Haney. Also
present were Traci Kamish, Council Liaison; Adam Bell, John Elholm, John Sutter, Stephanie
Revering, Brad Fortin, and Scott Berggren from the City Staff.
Park and Recreation Commission members and City staff made introductions.
John Sutter provided information on current and upcoming city projects.
Stephanie Revering 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 recreation department activity gift certificate in a drawing.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
John Elholm
Recorder
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes
August 2, 2023
Bassett Creek Park
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting was called to order at 8:02 p.m. by
Commission Chair Tony Sumnicht.
Commission members in attendance: Tony Sumnicht (Chair), Jesse McCaffrey (Vice-Chair),
Jennifer Zielinski (Secretary), Shaz Ahmadi, Dave Anderson, Joyce Cooper and Lynn Haney. Also
present were Traci Kamish, Council Liaison; John Elholm, Brad Fortin, and Scott Berggren from
the City Staff.
There was no public comment.
Ms. Haney made a motion to approve the July Neighborhood minutes; Ms. Zielinski seconded
the motion. The Neighborhood minutes for July were approved as written.
Mr. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the July Park and Recreation Commission minutes;
Ms. Haney seconded the motion. The Park and Recreation Commission minutes for July were
approved as written.
Mr. Sumnicht gave the chairperson’s report, thanking those who helped at the table during the
Crystal Frolics Family Festival.
Mr. Elholm led the commission's discussion about a map/rules sign intended for the Bassett
Creek Disc Golf Course. The feedback on the initial sign layout was quite positive. The
commission preferred displaying the rules using pictograms rather than solely relying on words.
Mr. Elholm provided an update in regard to the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. The state
legislature authorized a $2.3 million state appropriation for the project earlier this year. At the
July 18 meeting, the council provided authorization to enter into agreements with the state to
implement the aquatic center project. The council also approved professional services
agreements with USAquatics for the pool design and HCM Architects for the building design.
Staff has submitted a special appropriation application to the state as a first step in the state
funding process.
There was no open forum discussion.
Ms. Kamish presented the Council report. Approval was granted by the council for the contracts
of both a designer and an architect for the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. The initiation of the
budget process has also been announced. Additionally, preliminary discussions have
commenced concerning cannabis use within parks.
Mr. Fortin gave reports for park maintenance and Mr. Berggren for recreation programming.
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Mr. Elholm referenced information provided at the neighborhood meeting for the Director
Report.
Mr. Sumnicht gave a Crystal Frolics report. The Crystal Frolics wrap-up meeting will be in
September.
Mr. Elholm gave the Friends of Crystal Parks report. They will begin meeting again in
September.
Ms. Haney made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Ms. Zielinski seconded the motion.
The commission adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
John Elholm, Recorder