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2024.07.10 PRC Packet AGENDA July 10, 2024 Valley Place Park – 6822 32nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427 In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held in the park building. 7:00 p.m. Neighborhood Meeting Agenda 1. Call the Meeting to Order 2. Introduction of Commission and City Staff 3. Crystal Frolics Button Contest Awards 4. Neighborhood Discussion a. Citywide Project Updates b. Public Safety Information c. Parks and Recreation Updates 5. Drawing for Recreation Activity Gift Certificate Immediately following the neighborhood meeting Commission Business Meeting Agenda 1. Call the Meeting to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes a. June 5 – Neighborhood Meeting b. June 5 - Park and Recreation Commission Meeting 4. Chairperson’s Report 5. Commission Business / Discussion (25 minutes) a. Commission Tour Recap b. Project Updates c. Planning Updates d. PRC Participation at Crystal Frolics 6. Commission Reports (15 minutes) a. City Council Report b. Project/Maintenance Report c. Program 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 Valley Place Park – 6822 32nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427 July 10, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING – 7:00 PM Item 1. Call meeting to order Jesse McCaffrey will provide information on the purpose of the meeting. Item 2. Introductions of Commission and City Staff Item 3. Crystal Frolics Button Contest Awards Deb Daberkow-Wright will present awards to the 2024 button contest winners. Item 4. Neighborhood Business John Sutter will provide information on current and upcoming development projects. Police Department Staff 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. Jason Minnick will provide information on recreation programs & events. Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions/make comments during the meeting. Item 5. Drawing for Recreation Activity Gift Certificate REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING – Immediately following the neighborhood meeting 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 – June 5, 2024 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 Tour Recap b. Project Updates c. Planning Updates d. PRC Participation at Crystal Frolics Item 6. Commission Reports Forest Eidbo: City Council Report Brad Fortin: Project/Maintenance Report Jason Minnick: Program Report John Elholm: Director Report Item 7. Community Reports John Elholm: Crystal Frolics Report Lynn Haney: Friends of Crystal Parks Report Commission members: Other community activities and events Item 8. Adjournment Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes – Neighborhood Meeting Minutes June 5, 2024 Welcome Park The Parks and Recreation Commission Neighborhood Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Commission Chair Jessee McCaffrey. Commission members in attendance: Jesse McCaffrey (Chair), Lynn Haney (Vice-Chair), Dave Anderson, J.D. Moore II, Terri Schultz, Kassidy Swanson, Angela Spores and Alex Popp. Also present were Forest Eidbo (Council Liaison), John Elholm, Brian Hubbard, John Sutter, Brad Fortin, and Scott Berggren from the City Staff. Commission members absent: Joyce Cooper and Jennifer Zielinski John Sutter provided information on current and upcoming city projects. Brian Hubbard informed residents of common issues in the Welcome neighborhood and upcoming city events. John Elholm presented information on upcoming park projects. Brad Fortin highlighted park maintenance and tree projects. Scott Berggren gave an update on recreation programs and events. A resident received a Crystal Recreation gift certificate in a drawing. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 pm. Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes June 5, 2024 Welcome Park The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:54 p.m. by Commission Chair Jesse McCaffrey. Commission members in attendance: Jesse McCaffrey (Chair), Lynn Haney (Vice-Chair), Dave Anderson, Joyce Cooper (8:05), J.D. Moore II, Terri Schultz, Kassidy Swanson, Angela Spores and Alex Popp. Also present were Forest Eidbo (Council Liaison), John Elholm, Brad Fortin, and Scott Berggren from the City Staff. Commission members absent: Jennifer Zielinski (Secretary) Haney made a motion to approve the May Neighborhood minutes; Swanson seconded the motion. The Neighborhood minutes for June were approved as written. Swanson made a motion to approve the May Park and Recreation Commission minutes; Schultz seconded the motion. The Park and Recreation Commission minutes for May were approved as written. Berggren discussed the format of the June 26 bus tour. All stops will be made at Crystal Parks, allowing the commission to view past and upcoming project areas. The commission suggested driving by Soo Line Park as part of the tour. Elholm gave project and planning updates. The council has approved the removal of pool amenities to make way for exciting new amenities, including new flume slides. The council has directed staff to explore various options beyond reinstalling a drop slide. Demolition work is underway at North Lions and Valley Place Parks to pave the way for new developments. At North Lions Park, the hockey rink now features new volleyball standards, expanding its use for various sports. Input was sought from the commission on design options for the upcoming renovations in 2025 at Twin Oaks Park. Eidbo gave a council update. The council is entering budget season. They will be working on year one of a two-year budget cycle. Discussions are being held on creating a climate action plan, allowing the city to pursue sustainability-based grant funding. The council also received a city-wide composting proposal from Waste Management. The filing deadline for the fall election has passed. Current Mayor Jim Adams will not seek reelection. Fortin gave reports on park maintenance. City staff have begun demolition at North Lions and Valley Place Park, making way for park improvements. The splash pad is up and running at Becker Park. Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes – Page 2 June 5, 2024 Berggren gave reports on recreation programming and highlighted June's upcoming activities and events. Elholm gave a director’s report. The city is seeking federal funds to complete the MAC Wildlife Boardwalk project. Berggren gave the Crystal Frolics report. Haney gave the Friends of Crystal Parks report. The group had a successful plant sale, raising over $2,000. Swanson expressed interest in having the Hennepin County Recycling Coordinator at a future commission meeting. Haney made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Schultz seconded the motion. The commission adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m. John Elholm, Recorder NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Valley Place Park July 10, 2024 12-7 pm: Storybook Trail Have You Seen My Dinosaur by Juan Surgal 7 pm: Neighborhood Meeting Meet commission members & staff. The meeting agenda is on the back. Scan to view Recreation Programs! Crystal Recreation Department 4800 Douglas Drive N Crystal, MN 55429 Valley Place Park Wednesday, July 10 at 7:00 pm 6822 32nd Ave N The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission invites you to a neighborhood park meeting Neighborhood Mtg. Agenda 1.Introductions 2.Neighborhood Discussion a. Citywide Updates b. Neighborhood Watch/Safety c. Parks and Recreation Updates d. Discuss Valley Place Park Improvements 3.Drawing for Recreation Gift Certificate Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Monthly Maintenance Report June, 2024 Vandalism: • Graffiti at Becker Park Projects: • Ash tree removal, city wide tree inspections (special assessment removals) • Tree planting • Graffiti removal • Building maintenance • Boardwalk maintenance • Demolition for 2024 park projects (Valley courts and N. Lion’s court and west parking lot) • Pool demolition • Building maintenance(HVAC) • Athletic field set up and maintenance for programs • Broadleaf spraying • EDA house and property clean-ups • Turf maintenance, fertilization, weed spraying, Lots of mowing • Playground inspections and repairs • Trash removal Future: • Tree planting • City wide diseased tree inspections, removals and notifications • Begin court construction at Valley Place Park • Building maintenance • Stump grinding and backfill • Turf maintenance(fertilization, aeration) • Irrigation maintenance • Athletic field maintenance and striping • Athletic field maintenance • Modernize playground inspection operations and software upgrades • Playground inspections and repairs • Irrigation system startups and maintenance • Pool construction • Crystal Frolics prep 4800 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55429-3553 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-0949 • www.crystalmn.gov P R O J E C T S U M M A R Y J U L Y 2 0 2 4 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. Crystal Cove Aquatic Center Construction has begun at the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. Work includes new slides and jumping platforms. The project will continue over the summer, with an anticipated reopening in June of 2025. Welcome Park Play Area The new play area and fitness equipment that encourages multigenerational play are now open. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 5. Hennepin County provided a grant to help fund the project. Valley Place Park Courts Demolition of the old basketball and tennis courts at Valley Place Park is complete. Construction on new courts will begin in July. When complete, the new courts will be combined into one fenced area. North Lions Park Volleyball Court A new volleyball court has been installed at North Lions Park. The poles are located on the concrete surface hockey rink during the summer. They will be removed for ice skating in the winter. P R O G R A M S U M M A R Y J U L Y 2 0 2 4 Below is a highlight of the programs offered by the Crystal Recreation Department. Occasionally we will recap some key special events we offer. July is Park and Recreation Month! Celebrate the many ways cities across the country foster a sense of belonging; by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connections. Crystal Frolics continues to evolve and includes a new disc golf tournament at Bassett Creek and a Kick Off concert at Saint Therese, along with old favorites from July 25 - 28! Check out www.crystalfrolics.org for details. Crystal Frolics The July 23 trip is to the Split Rock Lighthouse on Minnesota's North Shore.This iconic lighthouse has guided mariners through Lake Superior's treacherous waters since 1910. Tripsters will learn about the facinating history while there. Join Flexi Girl for a fun story time about an INCREDIBLE family. What’s your special skill? Are you kind? Are you fast? Are you a great helper? This cool Super Mom is sure to get your body moving. July 10 at Becker Park/. Tripsters Split Rock Lighthouse Story Time in Cyrstal