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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-04 P & R Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville’s Parks & Recreation Committee held their Regularly Scheduled Meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Centerville City Hall. Mr. Devin Grahek provided showed the P & R committee meeting members where the Disc Golf course will be. REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Heidi Errickson-Grahek called the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee to order on June 4, 2025, at 7:20 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Heidi Errickson-Grahek Committee Member Emem Akpan Committee Member Kathy Freiermuth Committee Member Deanna Loomis Committee Member Brian Peterson Committee Member Katya Port Absent: Committee Member Ashley Fuchs Also Present: City Clerk, Ms. Teresa Bender II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that Committee Member Peterson requested the use of Hidden Spring Park on June 26, 2025, for a Scouts event. Motion by Committee Member Brian Peterson seconded by Committee Member Errickson- Grahek to approve the Set Agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried. III. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Centerville Parks & Recreation Meeting June 4, 2025 1. None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Fiore Tree Grant Application Chairperson Errickson-Grahek gave an update on the Hometown Grant. She stated the total amount requested was $50,000 and that the application was due on June 20, 2025. Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that if the enhancements of electricity, and irrigation were not purchased, the tree would be $25,000. 2. Tree Plan Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that there was no new information regarding the plan and that Committee Member Fuchs would be contacting nurseries to obtain pricing and availability of varieties. Committee Member Port stated that she had visited playgrounds in Hugo and Rochester where both had trees near playgrounds. A discussion ensued as to the placement of the trees, fall zones, the cost of the trees and equipment. Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that they would be in contact with the Interim Public Works Director to discuss placement. 3. Pickleball Court Nets Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that she had reviewed the pickleball net quotes of $1,800 totaling $5,400 for three. Motion by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Chairperson Errickson-Grahek to rescind the committee’s previous motion regarding nets and not to exceed $12,000. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the storage of the nets and amenities. Motion by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Chairperson Errickson-Grahek to amend the cost not to exceed $10,000. All in favor. Motion carried. Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that they would need to discuss with Interim Public Works Director Peterson regarding storage and drainage of the hockey rink. VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Fete des Lacs 5/8K Run & Paddle Event (update) Chairperson Errickson-Grahek introduced Ms. Nissa Larson. Ms. Larson gave an update on the Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville Parks & Recreation Meeting June 4, 2025 run coordination. She stated that everything was going well and that the mileage was checked due to the newly constructed location of the trail at the Rice Creek Chain of Lake entrance. Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that the paddle event was scheduled for Sunday, of Fete des Lacs at 11:00 a.m. 2. Scout Request for Use of Hidden Spring Park City Clerk Bender stated that there has never been an issue with the Scout’s use of City facilities and that they are good stewards of the community. Motion by Chairperson Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Akpan to recommend to Council approval of the Scout’s Use of Hidden Spring Park as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. None. VIII. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Staff Updates – Ms. Teresa Bender, City Clerk a. Main Street Market – She stated that they had another food vendor register and reported on a Community Night as a Themed event for the Market. 2. Committee Member Updates – Committee Member a. Disc Golf – Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that the disc golf course was scheduled to be late July or early August. b. LaMotte Play Structure – Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that the play structure was approved by Council and thanked the Council, Engineer and Legal Counsel for all of their input and assistance. c. Music in the Park – Committee Member Peterson reviewed the upcoming schedule for Music in the Park – stating that Rebel River was recommended by former coordinator Mr. Tom Lee and that WiseGuys was scheduled for the vendor the evening of Fete des Lacs. 3. Council Liaison Updates – Council Liaison Kubat thanked the committee for all of their hard work, the presentation of the disc golf course, and the tree plan. He updated them on the finalists for the new City Administrator. IX. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville Parks & Recreation Meeting June 4, 2025 Motion by Chairperson Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Peterson to adjourn the June 4, 2025, Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting at 8:16 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Submitted by: Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 4 of 4