2010-06-02 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 06-02-10 thought an advisory position may be premature. They would like to gather information as to what the senior community would like to see offered, as well as determine if there is any interest in participating in the committee. A survey was suggested. It was also suggested to bring the meeting to them and let the community at Chauncey Barett Gardens know about upcoming events such as Music in the Parks. Chairperson Branch suggested contacting the manager to determine if the July Parks & Recreation Committee meeting could be held at Chauncey Barett and invite residents to attend. Ms. Stephan will determine if there are any problems with moving the July meeting other than posting a change of location. Committee Member Seeley will contact the manager. Motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Seeley to move the July 7, 2010 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting to Chauncey Barett Gardens if this meets with the approval of City Administrator Dallas Larson and Chauncey Barett Gardens Staff.All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Inviting a Master Gardener to a Committee Meeting to Discuss the Emerald Ash Borer Chairperson Seeley suggested the committee invite one of the Master Gardeners who was present at the Flea Market to attend a committee meeting to discuss the Emerald Ash Borer and how the community can deal with it proactively. Chairperson Branch also suggested inviting a representative from the group that was responsible for hanging the purple boxes around the City. As the August meeting will be right before the 8K Walk/Run it was suggested Committee Member Seeley invite the Master Gardener to the September committee meeting. VI. UPDATES Flea Market / Good Turn Event Review The committee collected $50 in registration fees for the Flea Market. Expenses were $18 for 2 tables and 2 chairs. The cost of printing approximately 1,600 fliers (1,400 went out with utility billing) 200 distributed within the community, at .10 per copy was $160. This was submitted for SCORE funds with Anoka County splitting the cost between the Flea Market and the Good Turn Event. If this event is held next year the committee will need to think of ways to incorporate more recycling as this is what SCORE fund reimbursement is about. Committee Member Seeley said the feedback from people who had tables was good in spite of the bad weather on that day. Chairperson Branch mentioned that had it been a nice day there may have been traffic problems in the parking lot which will have to be taken into account for next year. Committee Member Peterson stated that Mr. Mark Spitzmueller, Bald Eagle Water Ski Club should have brought a boat to advertise for members and the ski show and he will consider doing this next year. Vice-Chairperson Grahek asked if we could send a thank you to the Master Gardeners and the Centerville Lions for their participation. Committee Member Seeley will take care of this. 2010 ~ 8K Run Chairperson Branch stated now is the time for a major push to get the word out about registering for the race. He stated he is going to place an ad for the 8K with Midwest Events and Vacation Sports as they are doing the timing for the race and if an ad is purchased they will give us another months advertising free as well as packaging things together such as shirts, banners and a bullhorn. Chairperson Branch is working out the details on this and will keep the committee informed. Chairperson Branch is currently looking for a volunteer 3 of 6