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Home My WebLink About2026-04-01 P & R Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE PARKS & RECREATION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, April 1, 2026 6:30 p.m. City Hall, 1880 Main Street 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.Parks & Recreation Committee CIP 2.Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Equipment to be Moved to Royal Meadows Park & Additional Low-Cost Upgrades VI.COMMITTEE BUSINESS (NEW) 1.Park Facility Use Request/LaMotte – Cub Scout Pack #232 Annual Rocket Launch 2.Park Facility Use Request/LaMotte – CV Elementary Kindergarten Celebrations VII.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.September 3, 2025, Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes VIII.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1.Staff Updates (Main Street Market, Tree Plan – Years 1 & 2, Downtown Vision) 2.Committee Member Update 3.Council Liaison Update IX.ADJOURNMENT INFORMATION 1 Letters to Rep. Engen & Senator Gustafson Supporting E-bike Leg. YMCA Correspondence REMINDERS Planning & Zoning Commission – Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Economic Development Authority – Wednesday, April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting – Thursday, April 16, 2026 City Council Work Session & Meeting – Thursday, April 23, 2026, Work Session 5 p.m./6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Parks & Recreation – Wednesday, May 6, 2026 2 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2026 Parks & Recreation V.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Parks Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: A couple of months ago, staff reviewed the Parks CIP with the Committee, and asked if there were other items the Committee would like to be considered for inclusion in the plan. Committee members had a few additional items, such as benches, covered picnic tables, bike racks, disc golf containers, additional perennial flower beds, basket ball courts, etc., Staff will bring the CIP back for discussion prior to presenting it to city council for their approval. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: TBD REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to recommend to council approval of the parks improvements as outlined in the Parks CIP. For Clerk’s Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 3 4 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2026 Administration V.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Equipment to be Moved to Royal Meadows & Low-Cost Upgrades BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Two pieces of equipment were saved from demolition when the inclusive play equipment was installed at LaMotte Park with the intent for installation at Royal Meadows. The committee would like to ascertain installation date and additional needs for installation if any. Does the committee have any suggestions for any additional low-cost upgrades for Royal Meadows Park at this time? COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Discussion For Clerk’s Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 5 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2026 Administration VI.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Park Facility Use Request/LaMotte - Cub Scout Pack #232 Annual Rocket Launch-5/2 w/Rain Date 5/9 BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: This event has taken place for numerous years without incident. The scouts are excellent stewards of the park. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to Recommend to Council Approval of the Park Facility Permit Application as submitted. For Clerk’s Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Application Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 6 7 8 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2026 Administration VI.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Park Facility Use Request/LaMotte - CV Elementary Kindergarten Celebrations BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: These events have taken place for numerous years without incident. The school staff and kids are wonderful for this end of year gathering. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to Recommend to Council Approval of the Park Facility Permit Application as submitted. For Clerk’s Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Application Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 9 10 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2026 Administration VII.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: September 3, 2025, Parks & Rec. Committee Meeting Minutes BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The minutes are contained in the packet for the Committee's review. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to Recommend to Council Approval of the September 3, 2025, Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes as presented. For Clerk’s Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ X Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 11 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, September 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING I.CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Heidi Errickson-Grahekcalled the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee to order on September 3, 2025,at 6:30 p.m. 1.ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Heidi Errickson-Grahek Committee Member Emem Akpan Committee Member Kathy Freiermuth Committee Member Ashley Fuchs Committee Member Brian Peterson NotApproved Committee Member Katya Port Absent: Committee Member Deanna Loomis Also Present:CityClerk, Teresa Bender Council Liaison David Kubat City Administrator Athanasia Lewis II.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairperson Errickson-Grahek asked if there were modifications to the agenda and hearing none. Motion by Chairperson Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Fuchsto approve the agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. III.AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1.RC Course Mr. Justin Durrant, 1839 Laramee Lane and Mr. Jonathan Remarick, 1852 Laramee Lane, both introduced themselves to the Committee. Mr. Durrant stated that he and Mr. Remarick were remote thth control vehicle hobbyist (1/10, 1/17to 1/16) scale, that the vehicles cost around $100-$200, that they provide skill building, community focus, outdoor recreation, hands on learning and felt that it would be a good use of open space in Acorn Creek Park. Mr. Durrant stated that the course 12 City of Centerville Parks & Recreation Meeting September 3, 2025 would utilize 100’ x 40’ of space, it would be low cost, utilize no infrastructure or maintenance by the city and that it would be like a course in Oneka Park in the City of Hugo. Mr. Durrant stated that the course could be constructed by volunteers, maintained by volunteers and that noise levels would be minimal with no evening racing. Discussion ensued regarding the commonality of courses,and that Hugo and Eagan had courses, amount of individuals interested, parking, use, seating, standing, amount of volunteers committed to upkeep, city liability concerns, purpose of open fields, alternative locations, and erosion control. Mr. Durrant stated that courses are around the world, that his development is in support of the track, parking would be minimal, phase II could as seating and standing places, and that there was not an issue with erosion control. Concerns regarding noise, teenagers following rules, Hugo’s RC Course being in a rural location at least a mile from a residence and the necessity of completing additional research. IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.None V.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.4-Year Tree Plan Committee Member Fuchs gave no update other than the subcommittee was reaching out for additional quotes. Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that she was asked for assistance and obtained quotes from Gertens which were for the purchase of 19-20 trees for the first-year plantings which would cost approximately $200-$300 for 20–25-gallon trees and shrubs of 5-10 gallons. It was felt that there was more impact for bigger trees and that they would take better. She stated that Building Officials has applied for a contractor’s application and have not received approval of that to date. She stated that this would provide additional discounts for the purchases. Brief discussion ensued regarding the ability of residents to receive purchasingdiscounts at the same timeas the city’s purchase,and it was felt that it was imperative that the tree be planted as soon as possiblethis year as it was getting late in the season.Committee Member Fuchs stated that diversity was taken into consideration for plant choices along with soils. Discussion also ensued regarding a Tree Trust and explained that each tree will have a sign that will provide the public with information.Chair Errickson-Grahek stated that it was $279/tree for installation. Motion by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Akpan to recommend to City Council to Adopt the 4-Year Tree Plan not exceeding $15,000 for year 1 plantings described in the handout (Purchasing & Installation). All in favor. Motion carried. Council Liaison Kubat stated that people like trees and that he felt that the plan was a good plan. 2.Volunteer Appreciation – October 15, 2025, St. Gen’s a. Appreciation Items Page 2 of 5 13 City of Centerville Parks & Recreation Meeting September 3, 2025 b.Hors d’oeuvres Discussion took place regarding the possibility of holding the event on October 22, 2025, and staff was instructed to contact St. Genevieve’s to ascertain if this was a possibility. Committee Member Akpan had provided ideas for appreciation items; insulated coolers and cooling wraps. It was the consensus of the Committee to purchase insulated coolers. A recommendation to utilize Kelly’s Korner for supplying the Hors d’oeuvres as WiseGuys Pub completed the previous years. Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that she would place that order. Motion by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Chairperson Errickson-Grahek to recommend to City Council the purchase of appreciation items, (insulated coolers),not to exceed $1,300. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Chairperson Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Akpan to recommend to City Council the purchase of hors d’oeuvres from Kelly’s Korner in an amount not to exceed $500 for the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. All in favor. Motion carried. 3.Movie in the Park –The Wild Robot Committee Member Peterson stated that he had reserved the projector through EMI. City Clerk Bender stated that the license fee and the purchase of the physical movie had been completed. Discussion took place regarding securing the equipment and Committee Member Akpan volunteered to retrieve the equipment from the vendor on September 12, 2025. City Clerk Bender would email the address to Committee Member Akpan. Brief discussion ensued regarding items that would be needed for the event (e.g. Popcorn, cups, hot cocoa, popcorn boats, etc.) VI.NEW BUSINESS 1.Remote Control Car Course Lengthy discussion was hadregarding obtaining additional information, a proper location for a course as it was felt that Acorn Creek was not appropriate, the cost of the cars to get started and the inability for some to utilize a tracks benefit, costs of the track and its maintenance, liability concerns for volunteers to install and maintain, recent surveys did not address a desire to have a remote control car course, the close proximity of theHugo course, that the offering does not align with the Parks and Recreation Mission Statement, etc. Motion by Chairperson Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Fuchs to table the items for additional research for alternative locations and investigation into use of the Hugo course. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 5 14 City of Centerville Parks & Recreation Meeting September 3, 2025 Committee Member Port felt that the use of space should not take away playground space in any park. 2.I9 Sports Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that the city had receive a request from I9 Sports for use of parks and providing park programs. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding competition with local sporting organized groups (Centennial Little League, CentennialHockey, Community Education, etc.). Discussion included the proposed program and assistance with maintenance, etc. Direction was given to staff to complete additional research regarding the group. Motion by Chair Errickson-Grahek, and seconded by Committee Member Fuchs, to connect with I9 Sports to determine anticipated usage, deposit and return for usage. All in favor. Motion carried. VII.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.None. VIII.UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.Staff Updates –Main Street Market & Drinking Fountain Installation City Clerk Bender stated that the Market went very well with Kids’night events (e.g. freezes, rock painting, face painting and the bounce house werea great hit. It was stated that the Bounce House was soaking wet with wet towel remaining in it and that staff would investigate another vendor or something different. Ms. Bender stated that the drinking fountain was installed at Laurie LaMotte MemorialPark 2.Committee Member Updates –Committee Member(Fiore Tree Grant, Disc Golf, LaMotte Play Structure –Usable Equipment Installation, Music in the Park Wrap- up & Pickleball Striping) Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that the citywas unsuccessful with obtaining the grant for the Fiore Tree. Chairperson Errickson-Grahek asked if the committee wanted to go back to Council and request the previously approved $25,000 for the Fiore Tree installation without and bells and whistles (irrigation and electricity). Committee Member Port wanted additional discussion for an alternative art piece or sculpture and stated that she did not agree with the tree. Discussion ensued regarding a focal point of the city, and additional piece in the future, applying for another grant, placemaking, cost/benefit, etc. Motion by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Chairperson Errickson-Grahek to recommend City Council to expend the original $25,000 to purchase the basic 12’ Fiore Tree. Committee Member Port – Nay. Motion carried. Page 4 of 5 15 City of Centerville Parks & Recreation Meeting September 3, 2025 Chairperson Errickson-Graheksuggested the organization of an Open House of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park due to the completion of the new play structure, pickleball court stripping and the installation of the disc golf course. She stated that Council Members could be invited, gift give- a-way could be had, lessons could be given for both the pickleball and disc golf activities along with popcorn being served, etc. Consensus was that this was a great opportunity to get the public out to experience the new amenities at the park. Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that two pieces were saved to be placed at Royal Meadows Park in the spring. Committee Member Peterson stated that Music in the Park went well this year and that he would like to increase the budget slightly for 2026 and maybe add more events. 3.Council Liaison Updates – Council Liaison Kubat stated that the preliminary budget contains a raise in the levy due to public safety increases and that the Council appointed Council Member Linda Broussard Vickers as the Parks & Recreation Committee Liaison with Council Member Rios being the alternate. IX.ADJOURNMENT Motion by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Ememto adjourn theSeptember 9, 2025,Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting at 8:31 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Transcribed and submitted by: Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 5 of 5 16 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2026 Administration VIII.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Staff Updates (Main Street Market, Tree Plan - Years 1 & 2, Downtown Vision) BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: We currently have 16 vendors signed up. We have Grandpa Mikes Pizza, El Norte, Savory Eats MN, Yang Yumm, Gray Duck Concessions & the Egg Roll Queen for food truck vendors. City Administrator Lewis will be on hand to discuss the Years 1 & 2 Tree Plan and Downtown Vision. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: N/A For Clerk’s Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 17 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2026 Administration VIII.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Committee Member Update BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: This is an opportunity for members to provide an update or item of discussion. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: N/A For Clerk’s Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 18 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2026 Administration VIII.3 TITLE OF ISSUE: Council Liaison Update BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: This is an opportunity for Council Liaison Broussard Vickers to give an update of Council actions. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: N/A For Clerk’s Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 19 20 21 22 23