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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
6:30 p.m.
Meeting is being held in-person!
Centerville City Hall
1880 Main Street
Centerville, MN 55038
Or you may watch the live stream at
https://northmetrotv.com/centerville-stream/
COMMITTEE MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Call for Changes to the Agenda
III. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES
1. None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. None
V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS (UNFINISHED)
1. Movie in the Park
VI. COMMITTEE BUSINESS (NEW)
1. Volunteer Appreciation Event
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 6, 2021 P & R Meeting Minutes
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
1. 19-014: Main Street Market
2. 21-001: Fete des Lacs
3. 21-002: Music in the Park
4. Staff Updates
a. Maintenance List Updates (Paul Palzer)
b. 20-009 Pleasure Rink Lighting Updates
5. Council Liaison Update
IX. ACTION ITEMS
1. Review List of Items
X. ADJOURNMENT
MEETING REMINDERS
All meetings are now being held in person at City Hall.
Meetings may be live-streamed at https://northmetrotv.com/centerville-stream/
All meetings begin at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted.
August 10, 2021 - *Special Date
CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST
FOR ACTION
Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate:
August 4, 2021
Parks and Recreation
V.1
TITLE OF ISSUE:
Movie in the Park
BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
A budget and date(s) have been approved. Any final logistical items should be discussed and decided upon.
COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING:
Costs previously approved.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Formal action is only required if additional expenditures are required.
SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED
Motion By: ____________________________________
Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map
Second By: ____________________________________
Aye
Vote Record: Nay
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Other (specify) ____________
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__________Kubat
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Refer to: _________________________________
Tabled Until: ______________________________
Consent
Other: ___________________________________
Regular
CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST
FOR ACTION
Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate:
August 4, 2021
Parks and Recreation
VI.1
TITLE OF ISSUE:
Volunteer Appreciation Event
BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The City Council would like to have a Volunteer Appreciation Event sometime this fall. They have asked that
the Parks and Rec Committee help plan it. We are looking for guidance on:
- Date/Time/Location
- General Format (details of event can be worked out later)
- Door prizes
- Other items???
- Volunteers (yes, we might need volunteers for the volunteer event :))
The invite list would include all committee and commission members, election judges, and volunteers who have
helped out during at least one city event this year. Staff will try to supply a list so we have an idea of numbers.
COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING:
Staff will assist with finding an appropriate budget, but we would ask for guidance on this as well.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Motion to propose a date, time, location, format and budget for the event.
SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED
Motion By: ____________________________________
Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map
Second By: ____________________________________
Aye
Vote Record: Nay
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Other (specify) ____________
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_______________________________________________________________
__________Kubat
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Refer to: _________________________________
Tabled Until: ______________________________
Consent
Other: ___________________________________
Regular
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Recreation Committee held a
scheduled meeting on July 7, 2021 in the Council Chambers at the Centerville City Hall.
Present: Committee Member Emem Akpan
Committee Member Chris Bettinger
Committee Member Heidi Errickson-Grahek
Committee Member Kathy Freiermuth
Committee Member Brian Peterson
Committee Member Suzanne Seeley
Also Present: Mark Statz, City Administrator/Engineer
Michelle Lakso, City Council Liaison
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Member Errickson-Grahek, called the July 7, 2021 Meeting of the Parks & Recreation
Committee to order at 6.30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at the Centerville City Hall.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Errickson-
Grahek to add number 3. Wild Parsnips concerns to VI. New Business. All in favor. Motion
carried.
III.APPEARANCES
r vacant committee member position.
Ms. Kubat was introduced and the Committee interviewed her. She has been a resident of Centerville
since August, 2020, has a very strong sense of civic duty and is very interested in being involved in the
community. She has been a R.N. for 12 years and has experience with effective communication,
identifying problems and analyzing solutions.
Motion made by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Errickson-
Grahek to recommend to the City Council Appointment of Ms. Jessica Kubat to the Parks and
Recreation Committee. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 19-013: Parks Capital Improvement
City of Centerville
Park & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
July 7, 2021
Administrator Statz explained there are three areas of funding: Operating and repairs, Capital
Improvement and Capital Outlay, in general fund budget, for replacement of items. The funds for the
Capital Improvements are from Park Dedication fees received from developers and average $3,000 per
lot or unit built. Mr. Statz asked that each Committee Member review this document, think about
additions to be made to it and prioritization of projects. This will be added to the September agenda.
In addition, it was brought up that additional water fountains should be placed in each park with a
on also included purchasing of recycled products,
quality signage guiding park users of through the parks along with trail connectivity making parks
more bike friendly.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. mmittee Member Peterson
Scheduled for Saturday, September 18 with a rain date of September 25 at sunset, approximately 7:30
p.m. The cost of the movie will be approximately $400 with $350 for projector rental plus $50 for
snacks. There was discussion ensued regarding providing a propane powered bon fire and Scout
recruitment.
Motion by Committee Member Bettinger, seconded by Committee Member Akpan to schedule
the Movie in the Park for Saturday, September 18, 2021 with a raindate of September 25, 2021
and authorize a budget of up to $800 for the cost of the movie, projector rental and
snacks/incidentals. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. al Little League & Centennial Soccer Club
Motion made by Committee Member Bettinger, seconded by Committee Member Peterson to
approve the request by the Centennial Little League for an extension of time for the use of the
fields at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park for practice and games. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion made by Committee Member Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member
Akpan to approve the request by the Centennial Soccer Club for the use of both Laurie LaMotte
Memorial Park and Acorn Creek Park on Monday through Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
from August 2 through November 1, 2021 for their soccer practices, based on a more specific
schedule to be provided. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Wild Parsnip
4.
Committee Members Peterson and Seeley brought up the possibility of wild parsnip in Centerville.
Each Committee Member should be able to identify this plant and report it to Public Works Director.
It was stated that this is a very dangerous plant to human skin and can cause long term health issues.
VII. APPROVAL OF JUNE 2, 2021 MINUTES
Motion made by Committee Member Bettinger, seconded by Committee Member Peterson to
approve the minutes of the June 2, 2021 with the following corrections: correct typos and obtain
an enhanced biography from Administrator Statz for former Committee Member Waeghe. All
in favor. Motion carried.
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City of Centerville
Park & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
July 7, 2021
VIII. UPDATES
1.
The Main Street Market will be held Thursday evenings from Ju
7 p.m. The Ship Grant was approved and six (6) picnic tables have been purchased, 13 vendors plus 1
farmer have been confirmed, the #15 booth will be for information, first aid, etc. He stated that
volunteers have been recruited and a listing of the vendors and a map where provided to Committee
Members.
2.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 - Opening Ceremonies will include Color Guard and welcome by Mayor Love
& Lions President, Ron Hogan, followed by Music in the Park and concluding with the reading of the
first clue for the Medallion Hunt;
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - Public Safety Night and second clue for the Medallion Hunt;
Thursday, July 15, 2021 - Main Street Market, the Bald Eagle Water Ski Show and third clue for the
Medallion Hunt;
Friday, July 16, 2021 - All-Star Kickball Game & Fireworks Display;
Saturday, July 17, 2021 - Kickball & Softball Tournaments, 5K/8K & kids Runs, Parade, Kids Fest,
Game Truck and Classic Car Show, among many other activities;
Sunday, July 18, 2021 - Softball Tournament, Ninja course, Kids Fest, Game Truck and Paddle des
Lacs.
Plus there are many other activities on each of the festival days. The Lions Concessions stand will be
open on Tuesday and Friday through Sunday. Most of the activities are free. Many thanks to the
numerous sponsors and volunteers that assist in making this event happen. A full list of events and
activities may be found at: fetedeslacs.org or on Facebook.
1. Volunteers need to be confirmed for the following areas: Registration and timing assistants,
announcer, water stops, course layout, etc. Most of the Committee Members have committed to help
with the event, along with other volunteers, including the Scouts and possibly the Anoka County Radio
Club.
2.a. Shirts need to be ordered for the runners, both adult and kids, and will be light blue with the logos
of the sponsors on them.
2.b. Shirts are also being considered for the volunteers; bright yellow shirts st
back and have been ordered for the Main Street Market and a request to order additional shirts for the
Fete des Lacs run volunteers will need to be ordered by staff.
3. Food not to offer pizza, but to distribute energy bars instead.
4. Masks will be optional for runners; both races will start simultaneously.
5. Registration will accept cash, checks and plastic; the City has a Square account.
1. Handcrafted paddle donated by Sanborn Canoe and valued at about $150, will be raffled off
during this event.
2. Life Jackets are required for all participants.
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City of Centerville
Park & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
July 7, 2021
3. 21-002: Music in the Park
This event has had very good attendance so far with about 130+ attendees. The food trucks has also
been popular. This event was cancelled on July 1 due to the impending rain.
An update was given regarding the commercial development in town and is part of a comprehensive
report available on the city website.
IX.
Unfinished Business Agenda Items
X. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Motion made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Freiermuth to
appoint Committee Member Errickson-Grahek as Chair for the remainder of former Chair
Keven Waeghe's term. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion made by Committee Member Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member
Peterson to appoint Committee Member Seeley as Vice-Chair for the remainder of former Vice-
Chair Errickson-Grahek's term. All in favor. Motion carried.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Committee Member Bettinger, seconded by Committee Member Errickson-
Grahek to adjourn the July 7, 2021 meeting at 8:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by Linda Neudecker, Recorder
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CentervilleParkMaintenanceReview:May2021 page1of3
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Testpavilionlightsandpavilionpoweroutlets
Turnwateronandtestwaterfountainandbluespigot(locked)
Swinghingesneedoiling
ParkbenchnearRainGarden4slatsareslit(brokenfromwintercold)
Parkbenchfacingwestonlakeshore1slatisslit
ThreePinetrees(branchesbetween10and20feetheight)needtrimming.
SeeattachedHSPmapforlocations.
Note:ParksignwillneednewCityofCentervillelogowhennewlogoisrolledout.
RoyalMeadows
Woodchipsneededbeneathswings
Basketballhoopneedsnewnet
Onedeadtree(SWcornerofpark.Seeattachedmapforlocation.)
Notes:
ThisparkhasnoADAplayequipment.
Thisparkhasnobikerack.
TrailsidePark
Brushandtrimmedbranchpileshouldberemoved.Southedgeofpark.
TwodeadtreesonNorthsideofparkcouldberemoved.
Stumpnearlakeshore,middleofparkshouldbeandgrass
Seeattachedmapforlocations.
CornerstonePark
3areasofdeadbushesshouldbereplacedSeeattachedmapforlocations.
Plexiglassonwestsideofkioskneedswashingreadtheenclosedinfo,mayneed
replacingifwashingclearitup)
Kioskframecoulduserepainting
CentervilleParkMaintenanceReview:May2021 page2of3
McBridePark
Parksignneedsprepandpainting
Basketballhoopneedsnewnet
Smallpotholeintrailneedsrefillingtopreventfurthertraildamage
Notes:
PlayequipmentlooksOKtome.Mayneedsomepaintin2022.
wouldbenice.
AddingacoupleofpinetreesalongtheEastborder
EaglePark
Woodchipsneedtobeaddedbeneaththeswings
Therearequiteanumberofpinetreesalongthenorthsideofthetrailthatcoulduse
trimming
(Trimmingwouldbenefittheoverallhealthofthetrees,aswellasprevent
Note:
Thetennis/pickleballcourtlookedingoodshape.
TheParksigntoobad,butifsignisbeing
AcornPark
Parksignneedsprepandpainting
ThePricklyweedthatwasaproblemin2020isreemerging(nastystuff)
Woodchipsneedreplenishingbeneaththeswingsandsomeoftheplayequipment
Themetalgriddedtopofthepicnictableiswarping
Doggiepickupbagdispenserneedsrefilling
Onepinetreealongthewestborderisdeadandshouldbereplaced
Trimpoplar/sumacbrushfromthebaseofthepinetreesalongtheEastborder
Notes:
TheneighboronthewestsideofAcornParkrequestedthatthePortaPottybemoved
totheNWcornerbecauseoftheoffensiveodorduringthehotmonthsofthesummer.
Withthenewparkingareathathasrecentlybeenadded,theNWcornerofAcornPark
lookedtomelikeagoodlocationformaintenanceandPortaPottycleaningpurposes.
Iwouldliketorecommendthatweaccommodatethisrequestassoonastheparking
areaisfinished.
PleaseremindanyonemowingatAcornthatthePollinatorGardenwascompletedon
rd
May23ItislocatedintheSWcorneroftheparkandisParkBoardsanctioned.
CentervilleParkMaintenanceReview:May2021 page3of3
LaMottePark
Field#1moundneedsgrassseeding
ThegrassontheeastsideoftheSkateParkneedsseeding
Field#2umpequipmentboxneedspreppingandpainting
Scoreboardneedstobereplaced.(IpickeduptheglassthatIcouldseefromthelight
thatwasbroken.)
Themetalgriddedtopsofthepicnictablesinthepavilionarewarping
TheBBQneedstobecleanedout,alsoneedstobepainted
Rubberchipsundertheswingsandplaygroundequipmentneedtoberefreshed
Thenewrainbarrelneedsahoseextensionaddedtobeabletowatertheplantsaround
theparksign
Themaintenancegaragetwosmalldoorsneedpainting
All4warminghousedoorsneedpainting
ThewoodenboardssurroundingtheHockeyRinkneedpainting
Recommendations:
Itwouldbeagoodideatoaddasand(orcement?)bibtotheBBQnearthepavilion.
IwouldliketheParkBoardtoconsiderreplacingtheballsattheGagapit.
IfthebranchandgrasshutonthesouthborderofLaMotteiswithinthepark
boundaries,forliabilityreasonsIwouldsuggestitbedismantled/removed.
SubmittedbySuzanneSeeleyfortheJune02,2021ParkBoardMeeting
Website Redesign is a priority. P&R should develop outline of their page content and functionality.Committee should review CIP from July meeting packet and email Mark with any ideas
for improvements, etc.Heidi can update the group on her progress.Paul will update the group on some ideas he has been exploring.Staff and P&R Members can give a wrap-up update. Overall,
the festival was a big success. Brian Peterson can update the group on this ongoing program.
StatusAction Open
8/2/2021
ACTION ITEMS
On-Going
PARKS RECREATION
Assigned PersonDate Seeley/Peterson/StatzJune, 2021OpenPaul and Suzanne can update the group on their progress.Seeley/Girl ScoutsMay, 2021Close?Are there more action steps or should
we close this out?
P & R Web Site PagesStaffMaster P & R Trail Plan - Review Park MapsM. StatzSept., 2021OpenMain Street MarketM. StatzThru Aug 12OpenUpdate On AgendaADA Playground EquipmentK. FreiermuthJune,
2021OpenPaul and Kathy can update the group on their progress.P & R Events CalendarHeidi E-GJuly AgendaOpenDevelop Park Tree Planting PlanMusic in the Park 2021PetersonThru Aug 18OpenPollinator
GardenVolunteer Appreciation EventTBDSept., 2021OpenAgenda ItemMovie in the ParkB. PetersonAugust, 2021OpenAgenda Item
#Item
16-02620-005b20-009Lighting on Pleasure RinkP. PalzerAugust, 2021Open21-001Fete des Lacs 2021M. StatzOn-GoingClose21-00221-00321-00521-006
19-01319-01419-02220-004
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