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Parks & Recreation Committee
Meeting Minutes
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Parks & Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville held the
regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street.
Present:
Chairperson Patrick Branch
Vice-Chairperson Jon Grahek
Committee Member Kevin Amundsen
Committee Member Brian Peterson
Committee Member Suzanne Seeley
Absent:
Committee Member Kevin Selander
Committee Member Mark Haiden
Council:
Council Liaison Steven King
Staff:
None
Also present were Rob Faust, his Mother and Paul from Public Works
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Chairperson Branch called the October 5, 2011 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting to order at 6:35
p.m.
II. SET AGENDA
Kevin Amundsen requested that Can Recycling be added as item #4
Motion was made by Jon Grahek, seconded by Kevin Amundsen, to set the October 5, 2011 Parks
& Recreation Committee Agenda with the above addition. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
III. APPEARANCES
Mr. Rob Faust, Eagle Scout Flag Pole Project
Flag Pole
Mr. Rob Faust made an appearance to update the committee on the progress of his Eagle Scout Project to
install a flag pole in Cornerstone Park. Mr. Faust stated that the flag pole is installed and that he
anticipated meeting with the Hugo American Legion regarding funding and language appropriate for the
dedication plaque. Mr. Faust also stated that the plaque mounting needed to be large enough to prevent
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theft and would be installed on a large rock. Lighting is a requirement for this project with new estimates
being received in the amount of $600 including parts and labor. Mr. Faust felt that a dedication
ceremony would take place on November 11, 2011 which is Veteran’s Day with the utilization of his
grandfather’s flag.
Kiosk
Chairperson Branch suggested that the kiosk be the first trail sign to be completed and suggested that it
include history of the community and a trail map on the reverse side. Mr. Palzer stated that the Public
Works department is currently in possession of the keys to the sign. Discussion ensued regarding an
additional sign being placed at the entrance to Centerville on the east side.
Public works has keys to the Kiosk door.
Bald Eagle Ski Club
Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of placing cement bleachers or landscaping some sort of
seating at the location with discussions being held with the Club and landscapers.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
September 7, 2011 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
Page 5, Remove item 2a and 2b.
Page 6, Remove the word “next” from end of 3rd line
Motion was made by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen,
to approve the September 7, 2011 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes with the above
corrections. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously
V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Conducting Committee Business Excluding a Staff Liaison
The Committee voiced concerns and had discussion regarding open meeting requirements, necessities of
communications, purchases, minute taking versus hiring of an individual in an attempt to continue
progress with fulfilling the goals of the Committee.
Council Updates
Chairperson Branch requested that Council Liaison King provide the Committee with Council updates.
Consideration of reserving/renting park facilities
An example from the City of Stillwater was presented to the Committee for review. Discussion ensured
regarding the length of the document, the necessity of such a document and the status quo. Consensus
was to take no action on this item at this time.
Park Benches for Trailside Park
Discussed in previously.
Committee Member Kevin Selander
No discussion was had regarding this issue.
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Lions Special Event Permit – Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Warming House
Motion was made by Committee Member Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Seeley, to
approve the Centerville Lions Special Use Permit Application as presented. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
Cornerstone Park Pavers
Motion was made by Chairperson Branch, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen, to
designate Committee Member Amundsen and Committee Member Seeley to proof read and
approve the four language blocks in Cornerstone Park. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. UPDATES
Parks and Rec Budget Update
Movies in the Park
It was stated that approximately 65 individuals attending the movie “How To Train Your
Dragon.” Chairperson Branch suggested that future similar events should be held indoors and
there was concern regarding the serving of food within those sites.
Line Balance
The Committee was supplied with information from Finance Director Jeziorski stated that the
Parks and Recreation line item contained $1,584 for the year and discussion ensued regarding the
use of the funds.
Motion was made by Committee Member Grahek, seconded by Chairperson Branch, to request
that the City Council set a side the $1,584 to be used for trail signs. Ayes – 3 (Committee
Members Grahek, Seeley & Chairperson Branch); Nays – 2 (Committee Members Peterson &
Amundsen). Motion carried.
Can Recyling
Committee Member Amundsen supplied the Committee with research regarding aluminum/pop can
recycling and stated that a firm named NRI does supply collection bins; however, there was currently a
waiting list for their use. The Committee had questions regarding liability.
Motion was made by Committee Member Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Seeley, to
obtain a recycling bin from NRI when available. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of October 5, 2011 by Committee Member Seeley,
seconded by Committee Member Grahek. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
Minutes were transcribed by Committee Member Peterson
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