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Home My WebLink About2013-03-06 P & R Minutes - Approved PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Wednesday, March 6, 2013 - 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Parks & Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville held a scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street. Present: Vice-Chairperson Jon Grahek Committee Member Kevin Amundsen Committee Member Chris Bettinger Committee Member Mark Haiden Committee Member Suzanne Seeley Committee Kevin Waeghe Absent: Chairperson Patrick Branch Committee Member Brian Peterson Also Present: Public Works Director Paul Palzer Council Member Steve King I. CALL TO ORDER 1.Roll Call Vice Chairperson Jon Grahek called the March 6, 2013 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. II. SET AGENDA Motion was made by Committee Member Amundsen, seconded by Committee Member Waeghe, to set the agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III.APPEARANCES 1.Mr. Thomas Kohl, Bald Eagle Water Ski Club (Benches, Portable Toilets and Grant for Invasive Aquatic Plant Management Permit) Mr. Kohl did not appear before the Committee. Mr. Kohl will again be invited to attend the next meeting of the Committee. Mr. Kohl is being requested to attend to discuss benches, portable toilets and potential financial assistance in treating Centerville Lake for milfoil. 2.Mr. Brian Nelson, Centennial Soccer The Committee discussed the Clubs responsibility to provide nets and striping if desired and to be mindful of abutting property owners curb space. Motion was made by Committee Member Amundsen, seconded by Committee Member nd Seeley, to recommend to the Council to approve the 2 part of the summer/fall soccer schedule. Vice Chairperson Grahek abstained. Motion carried. Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013 IV.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.Consideration of the February 6, 2013 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting minutes. Requests were made to make the following revisions, under Appearances, Item #2 change the word “chords” to “cable”, under Consideration of Minutes, note that Vice Chairperson Grahek abstained, under Committee Business, Item #1 replace “alter” with “tabled to the March meeting”, Item #3 add P & R between “-“ and “5K” and under Updates, Item #7 add “P & R Topics” between “Forwarding & Lisa”. Motion was made by Committee Member Waeghe, seconded by Committee Member Haiden, to approve the February 6, 2013 meeting minutes as amended. All in Favor. Motion carried unanimously. V.COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1.Grant – Invasive Aquatic Plant Management Permit & Grant Application ~ Mr. Thomas Kohl (Permit & Fees Needed Prior to Grant Application Submission). This item was tabled until Mr. Kohl’s appearance. 2.Invasive Blitz – Volunteer Training Workshops ~ U of M Extension Committee Member Amundsen stated that the workshop would provide attendees with training on identification, removal/treatment and follow-up management and monitoring of invasive species such as buckthorn, garlic mustard and wild parsnip. Committee Member Amundsen suggested that a member of the Committee and/or City Staff attend to assist in weeding projects within the parks and providing assistance to the Public Works Department. Committee Member Amundsen volunteered to attend on behalf of the Committee. Motion was made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Haiden, to recommend to Council to fund the $50 cost for the attendance of a Committee Member to the May 4, 2013 East Bethel session. Committee Member Amundsen abstained. Motion carried. 3.Water Supply Sustainability in the North Metro Meeting ~ League of Women Voters No Committee Member was available to attend. 4.Bald Eagle Water Ski Club ~ City Use of Lakeshore @ Trailside Park Page 2 of 5 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013 Until such time as an application for use has been submitted or Mr. Kohl’s appearance at the next meeting this item will be tabled. VI. UPDATES 1.Council Updates - Council Liaison King Council Member King stated that the Council had discussed the Goals & Objectives and they felt that they were too lengthy and should be scaled back. An additional joint meeting would be scheduled in the near future. The Committee desired to request assistance from the Council in obtaining parking at Acorn Creek Park. Council Member King also stated that Council approved the “Shake Your Shamrock” event subject to modification of the starting line and police and fire recommendations. 2.Skate Party/Hayride ~ February 9, 2013 The Committee felt that the event was very successful and well attended by both the public and volunteers. The Committee desired to forward “Thank You” letters to the school and volunteers. Committee Member Grahek will provide names and addresses to staff for this task. 3.Kiosk Inserts ~ K. Amundsen Ongoing project. 4. Purchase Lockbox for Restrooms @ Laurie LaMotte Park ~ P. Palzer This item will be completed by the next meeting. 5.“Shake Your Shamrock” 5K & 8K Walk/Run & Kids Run Sponsored by Kelly’s Korner The date of the event is Saturday, March 16, 2013. The Start/Finish locations have been revised, they will be using a PA system, permit for school parking has been received, Police and Fire Department approval has been received. The City is waiting for the Certificate of Insurance and Anoka Country Park Permit. 6.Centennial Youth Football Association The Association is not interested in utilizing LaMotte Park, due to size. 7.Request forwarded to Anoka County for Permission to Post Information @ Rice Creek Permission has been granted from Mr. Jeff Perry, Operations Manager, Anoka Country P & R Department for 2013. Page 3 of 5 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013 8.Maintenance of Monument Signs It had been previously suggested to contact area schools (secondary & beyond) to find volunteers to help with this project. The Committee would like to get a listing of all the plants that have been planted in the parks. This item was tabled to the next meeting. 9.Weeding in Hidden Spring Park & Spring Clean-up To be scheduled in the spring. VII. REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS Items that have been completed will be removed; some are still open and additional items discussed at this meeting will be added. A revised Action Item will be included with the approved minutes. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Vice Chairperson Grahek and seconded by Committee Member Haiden to adjourn the March 6, 2012 Parks and Recreation meeting at 8:15 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Submitted by: Linda Neudecker, Recording Secretary ACTION ITEMS Items that have been completed as of March 6, 2013 will be removed:  These include item numbers 12-067a, 13-005, 13-006, 13-007 & 13-010 Items that are to be deleted as of March 6, 2013 will be removed: None Items that are priority items and need to be done ASAP are item numbers: 13-003 NOTE: All remaining open/ in process & tabled items – change date from 3-6-13 to 4-3-13 Corrections/Revisions - Change 12-46a – add under items “email to Steve King” & under due date after ASAP “– monthly” Items to be added are:  13-011 – (Staff) Thank you letter to the school and individual volunteers for their help with the Skating party in February Page 4 of 5 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013  13-012 – Bluebird Information will be placed on the agenda for the April. NOTE: All of these added items have a Due Date of 4-3-13 are Open and the Assigned Person for them is: STAFF Page 5 of 5