2026.06.03 PRC Packet2AGENDA
June 3, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Location: Valley Place Park, 6822 32nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427
In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held in the park building
Neighborhood Meeting Agenda (6:30 p.m.)
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
Regular Meeting Agenda (7:15 p.m.)
1.Call the Meeting to Order
2.Approval of Agenda
3.Approval of Minutes
4.Public Comments
5.Regular Agenda (30 minutes)
a.Parks and Recreation Commission Bus Tour
b.2026 Project Discussion
c.2027 Planning Discussion
6.Commission Open Forum (10 minutes)
7.Reports (20 minutes)
a.City Council Report
b.Chairperson Report
c. Maintenance and Projects Report
d.Programs and Events Report
e.Director Report
8.Community Reports (10 minutes)
a.Community Activity/Event Reports
•Crystal Frolics Report
•Friends of Crystal Parks Report
b.Citizen Contacts
c.Other Community News Items
9.Adjournment
Next meeting date: July 1, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Park
END OF COMMUNITY MEETING (Community meetings have a one-hour time limit).
There will be a short break between the two meetings.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING OVERVIEW
June 3, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Location: Valley Place Park, 6822 32nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427
1. Call meeting to order
Terri Schultz will provide information on the purpose of the meeting.
2. Introductions of Commission and City Staff
3. Neighborhood Business
John Sutter will provide information on current and upcoming development projects.
Deputy Chief Pete Underthun 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.
Michelle Margo will provide information on recreation programs & events.
Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions/make comments during the meeting.
4. Drawing for Recreation Activity Gift Certificate
COMMISSION MEETING OVERVIEW
June 3, 2026
7:15 p.m.
Location: Valley Place Park, 6822 32nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427
1. Call the Meeting to Order / Introductions
Terri Schultz will call the meeting to order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes – May 6, 2026 - Neighborhood Meeting
May 6, 2026 - Commission Meeting
4. 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.
5. Regular Agenda
John Elholm: Introduce Business Items
a. Parks and Recreation Commission Bus Tour
b. 2026 Project Discussion
c. 2027 Planning Discussion
6. Commission Open Forum
A time for commission members to share their thoughts and ideas about parks and
recreation in Crystal.
7. City Reports
John Budziszewski: City Council Report
Terri Schultz: Commission Chair Report
Brad Fortin: Maintenance and Projects Report
Michelle Margo: Programs and Events Report
John Elholm: Director Report
8. Community Reports
Lynn Haney / Michelle Margo: Crystal Frolics Report
Lynn Haney: Friends of Crystal Parks Report
Commission Members: Other community news and contacts
9. Adjournment
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes – Neighborhood Meeting Minutes
May 6, 2026
Twin Oaks Park
The Parks and Recreation Commission Neighborhood Meeting was called to order at 6:42 p.m.
by Commission Chair Terri Schultz.
Commission members in attendance: Terri Schultz (Chair), Angela Spores (Secretary), Dave
Anderson, Joyce Cooper, Lynn Haney, Jessee McCaffrey, and Mary Serie. Also present were
Forest Eidbo and David Cummings (City Council), Adam Bell, John Sutter, John Elholm,
Lieutenant Jon Kurtz, Brad Fortin, and Michelle Margo from the City Staff
Commission members absent: J.D. Moore II (Vice-Chair) and Sonja Roby
City Manager Adam Bell talked about the city strategic plan, hiring of a city forester, the Town
Center Vision Plan, the Climate Action Plan and the upcoming Public Open House at City Hall.
Lieutenant Kurtz informed residents about the Becker Park take-over events by youth and the
proactive research and response on social media to deter them. He also stated there will be
increased overnight patrols. If residents see anything, please call 911.
Community Development Director Sutter reported on construction near Bottineau and Bass
Lake Road, the Wells Fargo site, and the hiring of a new commercial division inspector.
Recreation Director Elholm presented information on upcoming programs and events, and park
improvement projects. 2026 projects include new play areas and picnic shelters at Forest
School and Woodland Parks and a rectangle field to replace a baseball field at North Lions Park.
Looking to 2027, replacement of an adult softball field with a youth softball field is proposed at
Valley Place Park.
Parks Superintendent Fortin highlighted park maintenance tasks and projects related to
preparation of parks and fields for summer.
Recreation Services Manager Margo gave an update on recreation programs and events,
including the upcoming Friends of Crystal Parks Plant Sale and Young Mudder event.
A resident received a Crystal Recreation gift certificate in a drawing.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes
May 6, 2026
Twin Oaks Park
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by
Commission Chair Terri Schultz.
Commission members in attendance: Terri Schultz (Chair), Angela Spores (Secretary), Dave
Anderson, Joyce Cooper, Lynn Haney, Jesse McCaffrey, and Mary Serie. Also present were John
Elholm, Brad Fortin, and Michelle Margo from the City Staff
Commission members absent: J.D. Moore II (Vice-Chair) and Sonja Roby
Approval of Agenda
McCaffrey made a motion to approve the meeting agenda for May 6, Serie seconded the
motion. The agenda was approved as presented.
Approval of Minutes
Haney made a motion to approve the April 1, 2026 Tree Board Minutes, Spores seconded the
motion. The Tree Board minutes were approved as written.
McCaffrey made a motion to approve the April 1, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission
minutes; Spores seconded the motion. The Park and Recreation Commission minutes for April
were approved as written.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Regular Agenda
Elholm gave project and planning updates. The 2026 projects, including the Woodland Park play
area and shelter, and the North Lions Park rectangle field, are moving along nicely.
Construction is underway at both sites. Construction of the play area and picnic shelter at
Forest School Park will begin after school is out for the summer. Preliminary planning is
underway for the 2027 park projects, including converting an adult softball field to a youth
softball field at Valley Place Park and replacing play areas and basketball courts at Iron Horse
Park and Cavanagh Park. Cavanagh Park is also scheduled to have the picnic shelter replaced.
Commission Open Forum
Commission members discussed the Crystal Frolics button design contest winners being moved
to the July 1 meeting. They also shared they like the new format for neighborhood meetings to
include music.
Crystal Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes – Page 2 May 6, 2026
Commission Reports
There was no city council or chairperson report.
Fortin gave reports on park maintenance. He highlighted park maintenance and projects,
preparing sports fields, and preparations that took place for the Arbor Day event.
Margo gave reports on recreation programming. She highlighted the Friends of Crystal Parks
Plant Sale, Young Mudder event and other programs. She reviewed the dance program that
concluded with a dance recital on April 26. She also shared the success of two new programs;
Brunch, Bingo & A Band and Puzzle Pursuit Extravaganza, both of which are intergenerational.
Elholm referenced information provided at the neighborhood meeting for the director report.
He also thanked the commission for attending and celebrating the evening’s Twin Oaks Park
play area ribbon cutting ceremony and Arbor Day event.
Community Reports
Haney and Margo gave the Crystal Frolics report. The next Crystal Frolics meeting will be on
May 11, 2026.
Haney gave the Friends of Crystal Parks report. The group is planning their plant sale on May
16. They need plant donations and encourage people to come and purchase plants! The next
Friends of Crystal Parks meeting will be on May 21, 2026.
Adjournment
Haney made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Spores seconded the motion. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Michelle Margo, Recreation Service Manager
John Elholm, Recreation Director
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Monthly Maintenance Report
May, 2026
Vandalism:
• Graffiti at Iron Horse park
Projects:
• Ash tree removal, city wide tree inspections (special assessment removals)
• Sunshade construction at pool deck
• Turf maintenance and clean-ups
• Arbor Day and ribbon cutting event at Twin Oaks Park
• Re-certify Certified Playground inspector (CPSI)
• Landscape bed maintenance
• Construction at Woodland and North Lions parks
• Generator upgrade project at City Hall completed
• Irrigation turn on and maintenance
• Boardwalk maintenance
• Weed spraying
• Restroom building prep and maintenance
• Ballfield prep, striping and maintenance
• EDA house and property clean-ups
• Playground inspections and repairs
• Trash removal
Upcoming:
• Ash tree removal/tree planting/stump grinding/DNR Grant
• Interview forester candidates
• Turf maintenance, Athletic field maintenance, striping
• Construction at Forest School park
• Construction at North lion’s and woodland Parks
• Hire Forester positions
• Pool opening preparations
• Valley Place park parking lot re-construction
• Playground inspections and repairs
• Trash removal
• Work on city budgets for 3 divisions
• Disc golf maintenance operations
4800 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55429-3553
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-0949 • www.crystalmn.gov
This is an overview of the upcoming park projects in the City of Crystal,
which will take place at various parks and buildings across the city.
P roject Summary - June 2026
Crystal Cove Shade
The pool is ready for an exciting summer season! There are two
permanent shade structures near the zero-depth pool area,
replacing the previous umbrellas to provide enhanced comfort and
coverage for guests. The water walk feature has also been
replaced, bringing a refreshed pool experience.
Improvements to this neighborhood park are coming along
nicely. Edging for the new play area has been installed, along
with the concrete foundation for the upcoming picnic shelter.
Installation of the playground equipment and shelter is
scheduled for June, bringing exciting new amenities.
Woodland Park
North Lions Park
The new rectangular field for soccer, ultimate, and other field sports
is nearing completion. New soil has been installed, with irrigation
and grass seeding scheduled next. The project continues to make
progress, with the field anticipated to be ready for play in late 2027.
The parking lot near the play area is being rebuilt to improve
safety and traffic flow. Curbs have been modified to move parking
stalls farther from the sliding hill and reorient the driveway.
Paving of the new parking lot is the next step in the project.
Valley Place Park
This is an overview of the upcoming park projects in the City of Crystal,
which will take place at various parks and buildings across the city.
P rogram Summary - June 2026
Summer training is well underway as new and returning staff prepare
for a busy season in Recreation. Team members are joining us across a
variety of roles, including Farmers Market Coordinator, Crystal Cove
lifeguards, pool, and concession staff, Summer Camp leaders, and
Recreation Associates supporting our parks and programs.
Another indoor pickleball season came to an end in April, and the final
numbers are in. Participation and play continued to remain strong
throughout the season, highlighting the ongoing popularity and
excitement surrounding pickleball in the community.
Summer Hiring & Training
The cities of Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale are gearing up for
another Junior Police Academy. The JPA provides young citizens with an
inside look into law enforcement through hands-on experiences and
interaction with police officers from all three communities.
Junior Police Academy
The Edible Courtyard has already
produced an early harvest, with
fresh vegetables. Free vegetables
are available at the Community
Center. Community garden plots
have also been fully reserved, and
gardeners are taking advantage of
the warm weather. Native Plant Kit
sales report with excitement for
2027.
Fresh Vegetables & Plant Kits
Adult Open Pickleball October 2025 through April 2026
Total Attendance: 3,993 people
Total Open Dates Met: 127 days
# of Punch Passes Sold: 112
Pickleball in Crystal