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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
WORK SESSION & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Live stream at: https://northmetrotv.com/centerville-stream/
WORK SESSION
I.CALL TO ORDER
1.Roll Call
II.ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
1.Candidate Interview Î Kayta Port, 6:00 p.m.
III.ADJOURNMENT
MEETING
I.CALL TO ORDER
1.Roll Call
II.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1.Call for Changes to the Agenda
III.AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES
1.Centerville Lions
IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.None
V.COMMITTEE BUSINESS (UNFINISHED)
1.2024 Strategic Planning & Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
VI.COMMITTEE BUSINESS (NEW)
1.Recommendation to City Council Committee Member
2.Midwest Multi Races/KellyÓs Korner Î Shake Your Shamrock
3.Centennial Little League Request for Use of LaMotte Fields
VII.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.February 7, 2024 P & R Work Session & Meeting Minutes
VIII.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
1. Staff Updates
2. Committee Member Update
3. Council Liaison Update
IX.ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION
REMINDERS
Planning & Zoning Commission Î Tuesday, March 4, 2024
City Council Meeting Î Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Economic Development Authority Î Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Open House Î CSAH54/20 Avenue, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 4:30 Î 6:30 p.m. (City Council
Chambers)
Town Hall Open House, Monday, March 25, 2024, 5-8 p.m. (City Council Chambers)
Parks & Recreation Committee Î Wednesday, April 3, 2024
TOTAL SCORE:
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
ORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Applicant Name: _______________________ Interviewer Name:
The exam questions are intended to solicit information on the attributes identified as essential for the position. These attributes were
determined to be important for successful performance as Parks and Recreation Committee.
Rating System:
1 = Poor 4 = Very Good
2 = Below Satisfactory 5 = Excellent
3 = Satisfactory
*Please add any additional comments after rating.
1. Please tell us what your qualifications are and why you want to become a member of the Parks and
Recreation Committee.
Rating_____
2. The Parks and Recreation Committee requires a commitment on the first Wednesday of each month plus
various events and may involve volunteering. Do you foresee any problems attending these meetings or
events on a regular basis? Have you ever attended a meeting? If so, when?
Rating______
3. The Parks and Recreation Committee is often required to make recommendations on permit applications
and projects involving large capital investments. Describe the steps you will go through, as a committee
member, to make decisions. Who will you listen to? Where will you go for advice?
Rating______
4. Please describe a time you worked as part of a team to reach a consensus. What was your role in
helping the team reach this consensus?
Rating______
5. Do you have any additional comments or questions for us?
Memorandum
Date: December 28, 2023
To: Honorable Chair and Committee Members
Parks & Recreation Committee
From: Mark Statz, PE Î City Administrator/Engineer
Subject: 2024 Strategic Plan
In the early part of 2024, the City Council is planning a retreat to outline their Strategic
Plan for the year. Among other things, the council will be examining long range budget
forecasting, Capital Improvement Plans and other important planning documents.
Although the plan will be called the 2024 Strategic Plan, it will certainly be designed to
lead us beyond the one-year horizon.
Staff is encouraging the Parks and Recreation Committee to support the City CouncilÓs
efforts by reviewing the committeeÓs long-range facility plans. WeÓve attached your most
recent iteration of the Capital Equipment Replacement schedule and the Park Dedication
Fund Capital Improvement Plan. We will review how these two plans are funded and
examine how that may influence our decisions.
Before diving into the details of each Capital Plan, it may be worthwhile to revisit some
overarching goals and the documents which outline them. Attached to this memo, youÓll
see the ÐGoals and PoliciesÑ related to Parks and Trails from the CityÓs Comprehensive
Plan; a document this committee helped formulate in 2017-2018.
Since the Comprehensive PlanÓs adoption in 2018, here are a few things youÓve helped
accomplish to further the vision outlined in the Comprehensive Plan:
Capital Improvements:
Added parking to Acorn Creek Park
Added benches to Eagle Park and Trailside Park
Added hydration stations to LaMotte Park and Acorn Creek Park
Added bike repair station to LaMotte Park
Added pickle ball striping to tennis court in Eagle Park
Added Gaga Ball Pit to LaMotte Park
Added trail and sidewalk segments connecting the new development (Old Mill
Estates) to Acorn Creek Park
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Added trail and sidewalk segments on Main Street, 21 Ave. & Michaud Way,
connecting the community to an emerging commercial area
Maintenance Initiatives:
Reset backstops and re-graded areas at two softball fields in LaMotte Park
Major part replacements on play structures in McBride Park
Planting replacements at Cornerstone Park
Worked with the Lions Club to restore the park monument sign for McBride Park
Developed Adopt-a-Garden Program
As we reflect on the Goals and Policies put forward in 2018 it may be prudent to think of
what might have changed or emerged as a new topic since then. A few suggested
discussion points might be:
Broader Goals
o Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
o Environmental Projects
o Maintenance Practices
o Community Outreach
o Determine Financial Needs to Support CIPs
Existing Facilities
o Replacement schedule for park equipment/facilities
o Upgrades to equipment/facilities
New Facilities
o Missing recreation opportunities
o Property acquisition for expansion or new parks
Partnerships
o Grants
o Support of external projects
The above list is simply meant to help the committee brainstorm and engage in some
strategic discussions. ItÓs important to remember that most of these items will take
several years, if not a decade or better to plan, fund and execute. I will be on hand at
your January meeting to lead us through a discussion of these items.
At the conclusion of our discussion we hope to have some general guidance for staff to be
able to take back and better refine your Goals and Policies so that we might bring those
forward to the City Council for consideration at their Retreat. Additionally, we will seek
preliminary direction on revisions to the Capital Plans in terms of timing and what items
should be added or subtracted from the lists.
After the City CouncilÓs retreat, we will share their strategic vision with you and ask you
to make final edits to your Goals and Policies and Capital Plans.
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Centerville2040 Comprehensive Plan
C HAPTER 5:P ARKS A ND T RAILS
L OCAL P ARKS
The City adopted a Park and Pedestrian System Comprehensive Plan in 1989,
which provides goals, a needs assessment, concept plans and operations and
maintenance information related to the local park and trail system. That
document and this Plan are intended to serve as a basis for decisions regarding
future implementation of the City park system.
The plan elements reflected in the Park and Trails Plan are based on goals and
polices developed during the Comprehensive Plan update process. It is the
goal of the City of Centerville to:
Policies reflect the position of the City on the specific implementation of the
Goals. It is the policy of the City of Centerville to:
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Centerville2040 Comprehensive Plan
There are currently eight improved City parks along with several other open
spaces owned by the City as displayed on Map 5-1. This map shows all existing
and planned parks and local trails within the City. Map 5-2 shows both the
existing and planned regional bike trail network (RBTN).
Aerial Photo: Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park
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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
WORK SESSION & MEETING MINUTES
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of CentervilleÓs Parks & Recreation Committee
held a scheduled meeting on February 7, 2024, in the Council Chambers at the Centerville City
Hall and live streamed at: https://northmetrotv.com/channel-15-live-stream.
WORK SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call
Present: Chairperson Heidi Errickson-Grahek
Committee Member Emem Akpan
Committee Member Ashley Fuchs
Not Approved
Committee Member Brian Peterson
Committee Member Suzanne Seeley
Also Present: City Clerk, Ms. Teresa Bender
City Council Liaison, Mr. Terry Sweeney (Arrived at 5:13 p.m.)
City Administrator, Mr. Mark Statz
Absent: Committee Member Kathy Freiermuth
II. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
1. 2024 Strategic Planning
2. Capital Equipment Replacement
City Administrator Statz provided an overview of the items that were contained in the CommitteeÓs
packet and stated that he would reappear before them in two months. He stated that the intent of
the information is for the Committee to complete forward thinking, goals and planning for the
future.
III. ADJORNMENT
Chair Errickson-Grahek Adjourn the Work Session at 6:28 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
City of Centerville
Park and Recreation Committee WS & Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2024
Chair Errickson-Grahek called the February 7, 2024, meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Committee, to order at 6:38 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Centerville City Hall.
1. Roll Call
Present: Chairperson Heidi Errickson-Grahek
Committee Member Emem Akpan
Committee Member Ashley Fuchs
Committee Member Brian Peterson
Committee Member Suzanne Seeley
Also Present: City Clerk, Ms. Teresa Bender
City Council Liaison, Mr. Terry Sweeney
City Administrator, Mr. Mark Statz
Absent: Committee Member Kathy Freiermuth
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Errickson-
Grahek to add the following items: III. Appearances Î Ms. Katya Ports regarding
playground equipment in the parks and V. New Business Î Logo Contest for Fete des Lacs
and to approve this agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried.
III. APPEARANCES
Ms. Katya Port, 7013 LaMotte Drive and Ms. Deanne Loomis, 7248 LaValle Drive, appeared
before this committee to express their concerns and suggestions regarding primarily the
playground equipment in the Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. They would like to see more and
better equipment in this park and suggested that perhaps play equipment from other parks could
be moved there to enlarge the playground area plus install ADA equipment making the LaMotte
Park a more community friendly environment for the residents. In addition, it was suggested that
it might be helpful to section off areas of the playground for different age children and plant more
trees and flowers around the area. Regarding maintenance Î Ms. Port provided photographs of
some of the equipment and stated that if there was a delay with the upgrades/renovation they would
like to see more immediate checks for safety of the equipment. Also with the warm weather, the
ground area under the equipment is chunky and not safe.
Another concern was the spraying of chemicals to eliminate weeds around the playground
equipment with signs warning to keep kids and pets off the areas. Mr. Statz stated that given the
option, the product selected is more environmentally friendly and dries very quickly so it is not a
hazard and perhaps the signage should be taken down within hours of the application rather than
a day or two later. There are other areas of the playgrounds where vinegar is used.
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Park and Recreation Committee WS & Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2024
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Hidden Spring Rain Garden Î Reestablishment & Maintenance
City Administrator Statz gave a brief history of Hidden Spring Park which was developed in 2007.
The design of the park included a large rain garden, shoreline plantings and two intermittent creek
beds leading from the rain garden and the ÐhiddenÑ spring. Since then, the maintenance of the
park, specifically itÓs natural features, have consisted mostly of an annual mowing in the fall. The
shoreline area was given more specialized maintenance in the first few years to ensure the
establishment of native species. However, it has been at least 10 years since any active
management of this area. Because of this passive management, some areas have become overrun
with weeds, trees and other non-native species.
In 2023, city staff met with two contractors with backgrounds in native landscapes and quotes
were provided for multi-year plans for re-establishment of the rain garden and other areas,
including routine maintenance. There had been concerns as to proper plantings for the Rain
Garden, if the location was truly constructed as a Rain Garden, proper drainage, soils or natural
landscaping, etc. Mr. Statz addressed those questions from the committee members.
The company selected, Prairie Restoration, provided a 2-year bid/contract that has the options of
extending the contract annually. In addition, there is an option for the city to provide volunteers
needed in the fall of 2024, for 1 to 2 days for planting, which would save approximately $700 in
contract costs. This option will be reviewed closer to the time of the plantings to determine
whether or not the city will utilize this option.
Motion made by Committee Member Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member
Fuchs to recommend to the City Council to approve the bid/contract, as presented, with
Prairie Restorations for the reestablishment of the Rain Garden & other areas and ongoing
maintenance services in 2024 ($7,770) and 2025 ($1,425), with the option to provide volunteer
help as outlined in the contract. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Name a Snowplow Contest
Committee Chair Errickson-Grahek read off the 29 submitted entries. City Council Liaison
Sweeney selected 3, the Public Works employees selected 2 and the committee members selected
their favorites during the meeting. The top three entries were selected by the total number of votes
and the winner for this yearÓs ÐName a SnowplowÑ is Ms. Erin Rehnke, with the entry name of
ÐClearopathraÑ.
Motion made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Akpan to
provide the winner with their prize of $50 and to allot $50 for the cost of the magnetic
sign/decal to be applied to the snowplow. All in favor. Motion carried.
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Park and Recreation Committee WS & Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2024
3. Main Street Market
City Clerk Bender informed committee members that a permanent sign is allowed per city code
and has made efforts to obtain a quote from the person who previously provided a sign for the Bald
Eagle Water Ski Club but has not yet received a reply. She will continue to follow up. She
estimates the sign shouldnÓt be more than $300 and to help defray this expense, there is a $5 fee
increase for each event. Currently there are 3 vendors who have signed up.
Motion made by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Errickson-
Grahek to recommend to the City Council to approve the expenditure of up to $300 for the
purchase and installation of a permanent sign for Main Street Market. All in favor. Motion
carried.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Park Permit Application
A second application was received on behalf of Scout Troop 136 to use the hockey rinks, lighting
and warming house at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park on Saturday, February 17th from 9:00 am
to 11:30 am. The request for the use of the park facilities in January had been withdrawn due to
the warm weather.
Motion made by Committee Member Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member
Akpan to recommend to the City Council to approve this Park use application with the caveat
that depending on the condition of the lawn area that someone speak with Mr. Paul Palzer
regarding this issue. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Logo Contest for Fêté des Lacs 5/8 K Runs and Paddle Event T-Shirts
This community festival has been co-coordinated by the City of Centerville and the Centerville
Lions Club. In 2024, the Lions Club will be coordinating the ÐLions ShareÑ of the Fete des Lacs
festivities. They will continue to not be involved in the P & R run or paddle events.
Ms. Lonnie Olson has been coordinating the Logo Contest the past few years but is looking to step
down from this role. In the past, the P & R Committee has allocated $350 as prize money for
winners from both the elementary and middle schools: $100.00 each for first place winners, $50.00
each for second place winners and $25.00 each for honorable mention winners.
If a volunteer from the P & R Committee would be willing to coordinate the Logo Contest, then
that person could work with the Lions regarding their theme for the festival, contacting the schools
and finding people to judge the entries, among other duties. Staff will provide entry forms, letters,
certificates, and other support as needed. As a Lion, Council Liaison Sweeney will check with the
Lions, at their next meeting, if they would like to continue to use the winning logo(s) on the Fete
des Lacs marketing materials.
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VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2023
Motion made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Chair Errickson-Grahek to
approve the minutes of the October 4, 2023, meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee
as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
2.Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2023
Motion made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Chair Errickson-Grahek to
approve the minutes of the November 1, 2023, meeting of the Park and Recreation
Committee as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2024
Motion made by Chair Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Fuchs to
approve the minutes of the January 3, 2024, meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee
as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Staff Updates Î No Report
2. Committee Member Updates
February Skate Night was being cancelled due to weather conditions. Wargo Nature Center has
been notified to cancel the rental equipment. It was suggested to give the ingredients for the smores
to the Scouts.
3. Council Liaison Update Î Council Member Mr. Terry Sweeney
a. City Council members held their Strategic Planning Meeting on February 3, 2024
b. Council discussed the current condition of St. GenevieveÓs Church, which is not
used often and needs repairs. It is old and historic. If not saved by preservationists,
the lot might make a good site for a new Community Center
c. Council is working to proceed with the current project on the Lalond property
d. The issues with traffic and parking with Amazon have been resolved
e. The Lions are now a 501c3
1. The Lions have time and some money to invest with Parks & Recreation
2. Placement of a heater in the Public Works building
3. The hockey rink needs to have boards replaced; the Lions may be able to help fund
a new hockey rink with maintenance-free materials
4. The ballfields need work & the Lions would like to help with the
renovations/improvements
City Clerk Bender suggested that for additional funds to check with the Centennial Youth Hockey
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and Little League for donations.
Chair Errickson-Grahek shared that she had spoken with Lion Katie Hogan and the Lions would
like to work with P & R on some park projects. She asked that Ms. Hogan list some of the ideas
the Lions had and then invited her to attend a future meeting to present those ideas to the P & R
committee members.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Chair Errickson-Grahek to adjourn
the February 7, 2024 P & R meeting at 7:59 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Original transcription: submitted by Linda Neudecker, Recorder
Reviewed and modified by City Clerk, Teresa Bender
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