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Home My WebLink About12.10.14 Parks and Rec Packet City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, December 10, 2014 City Hall Conference Room 170 Agenda I. Call Meeting to Order II. Approve Meeting Agenda III. Approve Meeting Minutes A.Approve October 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes and November 12, 2014 Meeting Minutes from Joint Meeting with Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission IV. Presentations A.MRPA Did You Know Program V. Business Items A.2014 Meeting Attendance Report B.Draft 2015 Annual Work Plan C.Review Meeting with Empire Township's Park and Recreation Commission D.Review 2014 Annual Work Plan Accomplishments VI. Discussion Items A.Commission Member Recognition VII. Commission Roundtable A.Commission Roundtable VIII. Staff Report/Updates A.City Meeting and Holiday Calendar B.Hillview Park Sledding Hill C.2015 Adopted Budget IX. Meeting Agenda Topics A.January 14, 2015 Meeting Agenda Topic Ideas X. Adjournment "The Farmington Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission's mission is to advise and make recommendations to the Farmington City Council concerning the comprehensive planning of the City parks, trails, open space, recreation facilities and recreation programs." City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Meeting Agenda DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND See attached meeting agenda. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Cover Memo December 2014 Meeting Agenda “The Farmington Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission’s mission is to advise and make recommendations to the Farmington City Council concerning the comprehensive planning of City parks, trails, open space, recreation facilities and recreation programs.” Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, December 10, 2014 7:00 p.m. City Hall Conference Room 170 Agenda I. Call Meeting to Order 7:00 p.m. II. Approve Meeting Agenda III. Approve October 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes and November 12, 2014 Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission Joint Meeting Minutes IV. Presentations A. MRPA Did You Know Program and Toolkit 7:05 p.m. V. Business Items A. Review Meeting with Empire Township’s Park and 7:15 p.m. Recreation Commission B. 2014 Meeting Attendance Report 7:20 p.m. C. Review 2014 Annual Work Plan Accomplishments 7:30 p.m. D. Draft 2015 Annual Work Plan 7:35 p.m. VI. Discussion Items A. Commission Member Recognition 8:15 p.m. VII. Commission Roundtable 8:20 p.m. VIII. Staff Report/Updates 8:25 p.m. A. City Meeting and Holiday Calendar B. 2015 Budget IX. January 14, 2015 Meeting Agenda Topics 8:30 p.m. X. Adjournment 8:35 p.m. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: December 10, 2014 Meeting Agenda DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND Attached is the Park and Recreation Commission meeting agenda for December 10, 2014. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Cover Memo December 10, 2014 Meeting Agenda “The Farmington Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission’s mission is to advise and make recommendations to the Farmington City Council concerning the comprehensive planning of City parks, trails, open space, recreation facilities and recreation programs.” Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, December 10, 2014 7:00 p.m. City Hall Conference Room 170 Agenda I. Call Meeting to Order 7:00 p.m. II. Approve Meeting Agenda III. Approve October 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes and November 12, 2014 Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission Joint Meeting Minutes IV. Presentations A. MRPA Did You Know Program and Toolkit 7:05 p.m. V. Business Items A. Review Meeting with Empire Township’s Park and 7:15 p.m. Recreation Commission B. 2014 Meeting Attendance Report 7:20 p.m. C. Review 2014 Annual Work Plan Accomplishments 7:30 p.m. D. Draft 2015 Annual Work Plan 7:35 p.m. VI. Discussion Items A. Commission Member Recognition 8:15 p.m. VII. Commission Roundtable 8:20 p.m. VIII. Staff Report/Updates 8:25 p.m. A. City Meeting and Holiday Calendar B. 2015 Budget IX. January 14, 2015 Meeting Agenda Topics 8:30 p.m. X. Adjournment 8:35 p.m. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Approve October 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes and November 12, 2014 Meeting Minutes from Joint Meeting with Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND Attached are the draft October 22, 2014 Park and Recreation Commission's regular meeting minutes and the draft November 12, 2014 Park and Recreation Commission and Empire Township's Park and Recreation Commission joint meeting minutes. Commission members are being requested to approve both meeting minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Cover Memo October 22, 2014 PRC Regular Meeting Minutes Cover Memo November 12, 2014 Park and Recreation Commission and Empire Township's Park and Recreation Commission Joint Meeting Minutes DRAFT Farmington Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes from the October 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Members Present: Mike Haley, David McMillen, Chad Elliott and Gene Spars Members Absent: none Other’s Present: Leon Orr, Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire, Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman and Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad I. Call Meeting To Order Chair McMillen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present. II. Approval of October 22, 2014 Meeting Agenda Moved by Haley and seconded by Elliott to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. III. Approval of September 3, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Elliott and seconded by Haley to approve the September 3, 2014 regular meeting minutes. Voting in Favor: McMillen, Haley and Elliott. Voting Against: none. Abstaining from the Vote: Spars Motion carried. IV. Presentations A. Farmington Area Veterans Memorial (Memorial) Addition Leon Orr, Chair of the Farmington Area Veteran’s Memorial Committee (Committee) reviewed a concept plan that showed a small addition to the existing Memorial. It would expand the current Memorial at Rambling River Park. He shared the addition would fill in spaces where there are current gaps in concrete. The space would be filled with up to 92 additional memorial pavers, landscaping, benches and a boulder with the pledge of allegiance engraved on the boulder. He thought the additional pavers may take up to four years to sell. Orr also requested that the parking lot in Rambling River Park be lit at night by installing a couple of street lights. He felt the parking lot was unsafe at night and that the parking lot lights would also discourage vandalism to the Memorial. Spars asked what the requirement is for purchasing a memorial paver. Orr responded that the person must have at least served in the military. McMillen asked when the bronze soldier will be installed. Orr responded a meeting will be occurring with a potential major donor of the bronze soldier and the Committee’s hope is to have it installed in time for Memorial Day in 2015. Moved by Spars and seconded by Haley to recommend to the City Council the approval of the Committee’s request to expand the existing Memorial with the items that the Committee has identified. APIF. Motion carried. B. Summer Ice Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire provided a summary of the 2014 ice season. He shared that it went smoothly and the revenue that was received came very close to covering the operational costs of summer ice. He informed Commission members that the weather played a big part in keeping the operational costs down because there were only one or two 90 degree days during summer ice. C. Summer Recreation Programs Director Distad shared that Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck was unable to attend the meeting to share information about the summer programs that she facilitates and as a result he shared the summer program information that Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck had compiled. Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman reviewed the summer programs that she offered including the participation numbers and some thoughts on summer program revisions for 2015 based on what she observed during the summer. D. Outdoor Pool Director Distad shared 2014 attendance and participation numbers with the Commission and reflected that the cool weather had a big impact on attendance this year. Park and Facilities Supervisor Pire shared the types of maintenance that goes into prepping the pool for opening and winterizing it once it closes for the season. V. Business Items A. Aquatics Feasibility Study Final Report (Study) Spars shared his thoughts on the Study and felt that it was a good process used to reach the recommendations that were made. He shared that he realized that the cost seemed high, but felt that the Farmington community needs new recreational facilities in order to continue to attract new families and businesses to move to Farmington. He felt that businesses and families look at what the community has to offer and if there isn’t much that is offered, will look at a different community. Haley felt the resident survey that is planned to be completed in early 2015 will provide good information about the community’s interest in a new aquatic facility and other recreational facilities in Jim Bell Park and Preserve and what they will be willing to pay for these types of facilities. Elliott also felt the resident survey will give good direction to the Commission and City Council about the interest in the community for new recreational facilities being built in Farmington. Commission members by consensus felt that there was no action needed because of the upcoming resident survey that is planned to be completed in 2015 that will provide future direction on new recreational facilities being built in Farmington. B. Tamarack Park Lighting Options Parks and Recreation Director Distad reviewed with the Commission the three options that staff are asking the Commission to consider. He shared that staff felt that option three of installing two light poles with street lights on one side and park lights on the other side is the best option because there is no cost to the City of Farmington to have these installed. It will however slightly raise the monthly electrical bill that the City will pay for the street and park lights. Haley asked if this will provide enough light in the park. Distad stated that it will be a lighting improvement than what it currently is because there is a gap in lighting along this stretch of the street. He further shared that Xcel Energy would be installing a light fixture on the park side of the poles that would shine light into the park rather than directly down to the ground like the street light will. Moved by Haley and seconded by Elliott to recommend to the City Council Option #3, which is to have Xcel Energy install two poles and run overhead lines to the poles and then install both street and park lights on the two poles at no cost to the City. APIF. Motion carried. VI. Discussion Items A. Commission Terms Expiring in 2015 Parks and Recreation Director Distad shared that only Chair McMillen’s term expires on January 31, 2015. Chair McMillen stated that he is interested in reapplying to be on the Commission but it will depend on the November election results. Director Distad reminded Commission members that Adam Lares position on the Commission will also be filled during the upcoming appointment period and he encouraged Commission members to make other community members aware of at least one open position on the Commission. B. 2015 Budget Review Director Distad made Commission members aware that the City Council adopted a 2015 preliminary budget and levy at its first meeting in September. He shared that the budget information in the meeting packet is the budget that was preliminarily adopted by the City Council. He asked if there were any questions about the 2015 preliminary budget. Commission members by consensus agreed that there is a lot if information in the budget and that it was an overwhelming document. Director Distad informed Commission members that the City Council will review the 2015 preliminary budget in November during a work session to see if there should be any revisions. Then in December a final 2015 adopted budget will be approved by the City Council. He said the budget cannot be increased but it can be decreased from now and until the final 2015 adopted budget is approved. He stated once the final budget is approved he will make the Commission aware of any revisions that may have been made to it. C. Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission Joint Meeting Agenda Topics Director Distad shared that Empire Township’s Park and Recreation Commission has agreed to a joint meeting being held on November 12, 2014 at the City Hall in Farmington. Commission members by consensus agreed on the following agenda items for the joint meeting: • Empire Township’s ballfield complex Information • Existing and future program partnerships • Aquatic Feasibility Study information sharing • Outdoor athletic facilities at Jim Bell Park and Preserve • Whitetail Woods Regional Park event collaboration with Dakota County • Park and trail projects update D. Lake Julia Park Issues Chair McMillen shared that he was contacted by a resident who lives by Lake Julia Park about the vandalism and intimidation that is being seen in the park and the resident also thought there was drug activity occurring. He wondered if something could be done about this including installing lights in the park to discourage this type of activity. Director Distad shared there has been a number of issues at the park since it was redeveloped a couple of years ago including graffiti and the burning and other vandalism to portable toilets. He felt it would be extremely expensive to run underground electrical for new lights because of the distance the underground would have to be run due to an existing gas pipeline that runs through the middle of the park. He thought that in 2015 the Commission’s work plan should reflect working on a plan with staff to determine what kinds of actions can be taken to improve park safety. Spars thought that maybe the Commission could work with staff on the possible use of solar lights to light the park as a first step in trying to make the park safer. E. 2015 Fees and Charges Update Director Distad informed Commission members that the Rambling River Center and Schmitz-Maki Arena fees were the only fees not approved by the City Council. He shared with Commission members the issue with the Arena fees that the Commission recommended in August will not cover the operational costs of the Arena based on the annual number of rental hours. Staff made a separate recommendation to the City Council to increase the ice rental fees by $10 per hour in order for revenues to cover operational expenses. Because this was an informational item, the Commission did not make any recommendation to the City Council. VII. Commission Roundtable Spars: Was interested in the City and Dakota County trying to partner on some programs at Whitetail Woods Regional Park. Felt that it was a great resource and the City should try to use it when possible. Elliott: Didn’t have anything to share. Haley: Stated that he might not be able to attend the November 12, 2014 meeting with Empire Township. McMillen: Hillview Park neighbor approached him about when the sledding hill will be completed. Distad shared that staff have started the process of removing trees and brush and after that the stumps will have to be ground out. Then once the stumps are ground out, the hill will have to be graded and groomed to eliminate drop offs and ruts for people sledding. He felt that in a few weeks staff would be finished with all of this work. VIII. Staff Report A. Hillview Park Sledding Hill He stated that he also forgot to inform Commission members that staff will also be installing some safety fence on the sides of the hill and at the bottom of the hill at the end of the run. B. Schmitz-Maki Arena Shared that the Arena has opened for the season and rentals have started increasing as the high school girls hockey team has started practicing. C. 2015 195th Street Project He shared there was a meeting tonight about this project at the Central Maintenance Facility. He informed Commission members that because this is will affect several major arteries in Farmington, there will be some pain with navigating around and through 195th Street in 2015, but when it is finished, he felt the improvements will be worth it because there will be three roundabouts and trails on both the south and north sides of the road and a center turn lane through this whole section. He felt that the improvements will make this a much safer road for both vehicles and pedestrians. He informed Commission members that in the future he will try to bring information about the project as it moves forward. IX. December 10, 2014 Meeting Agenda Items The following items were identified by Commission members for its December 10, 2014 meeting agenda: 1. Holiday treats 2. Review 2014 Annual Work Plan 3. Draft a 2015 Annual Work Plan 4. Empire Township meeting review X. Adjournment Moved by Commissioner Haley and seconded by Commissioner Elliott to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Randy Distad Parks and Recreation Director and Recording Secretary DRAFT Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission and Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, FarmingtonFarmingtonFarmingtonFarmington, Minnesota, Minnesota, Minnesota, Minnesota Member’s Present: David McMillen, Mike Haley and Gene Spars Member’s Absent: Chad Elliott Other’s Present: Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission (Township) members Duane Snesrud, Mike Carey, Josh Lindarem, Joy Bestor, Kaye Mortimer, and Jill Parkins were present. Staff Members Present: Nancy Pedersen, Empire Township and Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad from City of Farmington I. Introductions Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Members introduced themselves. II. Discussion Items A. Empire Township’s Softball Complex Update Following information was shared: • Farmington Girls Fastpitch Association has used the fields for tournaments • A flag pole has to be installed yet • Planning on starting an adult softball league next summer • Farmington Youth Baseball Association has used the fields • There was a Dew Days adult softball tournament held • Rental fees were discussed B. Farmington Aquatic Feasibility Study (Study) and Outdoor Athletic Facilities Chair McMillen shared information about the outcome of the Study that the City completed including the proposed location in Jim Bell Park and Preserve. Discussion occurred on the following items: • Community survey to be completed in 2015 to gauge Farmington resident’s interest aquatic facilities, outdoor athletic facilities and a second indoor ice rink • City having meetings in 2015 with potentially affected youth sports organizations, township representatives and other affected parties • Existing swimming pool being demolished after the 2015 season and a splash pad being constructed in its place in 2016 C. Recreational Programs, Swim Bus and Other Partnership Opportunities There was a consensus on continuing to partner on these programs as they have been successful. The Township also has a Sunday evening park entertainment series that is open to the public at large to attend. The Township requested that a third stop for the swim bus be set up to occur in the parking lot by the softball complex because there are a lot of young children in the Providence development that are not likely to walk to the Townhall Park because of the distance. The Township felt it would be likely that children from the Providence development would be able to walk and catch the swim bus in the parking lot. City of Farmington Commission members explained that the City is trying to offer more winter outdoor recreation activities and asked if the Township would be interested in partnering with the City and Dakota County Parks in creating some kind of winter event at Whitetail Woods Regional Park. It was explained that the City has not approached Dakota County Parks yet about a possible partnership for a winter event at Whitetail Woods Regional Park. The Township said they would be interested and thought if there was an event that perhaps a bus could run from Farmington and Empire Township to the regional park in order to encourage more participation. If an event is pulled together both Commission’s felt that it would not be able to occur until winter 2016 since the park is new and it would be beneficial for Dakota County to have at least one winter to see how their winter activities go. E. Park and Trail Development Projects Information was shared about projects that were completed in 2014. The Township shared the following project information: • new playground installed by the softball complex that had been in storage for seven years • new trails constructed in the Providence development The City shared the following project information: • new playground that was installed at Fairhills Park • new sledding hill created in Hillview Park • trail fog sealing and crack sealing maintenance on approximately nine miles of trails • summer ice being offered for the first time in three years and it was very close to breaking even III. Adjournment There was general agreement to have a meeting between the City and the Township in November 2015. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Randy Distad Parks and Recreation Director and Recording Secretary City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: MRPA Did You Know Program DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND Recently Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck and I attended a Minnesota Recreation and Park Association workshop about a program that the Missouri Park and Recreation Association created called “Did You Know?”. Included in your packet are some samples of how this program has been used in several park and recreation agencies in Missouri to promote the value of parks and recreation in a community through the use of statistically valid facts and numbers and how they relate to parks and recreation. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Cover Memo Did You Know Columbia, MO Example Cover Memo Did You Know Park trees protect the environment! 100 mature trees remove about 430 pounds of pollutants annually. In a recent study of more than 40,000 men ages 20 to 90, swimmers were 50 percent less likely to die during the 32 year study period than those choosing other forms of exercise. Swimming can help you live longer! Parks and Recreation offers about 175 different classes. From fencing to speed reading, Columbians participated over 46,000 times last year in self-improvement classes. The Parks Sales Tax will fund about $9 million in capital improvement projects the over next five years, providing work for many local contractors and revenue for merchants. Swim lessons can save a life! A 2009 study showed participation in formal swimming lessons was associated with an 88% reduction in the risk of drowning in 1- to 4-year-old children. Park playgrounds contribute to good health! Children with a playground within a half mile of home are five times as likely to be a healthy weight than those without. Over 80,000 people attend Parks & Rec special events! Last year, over 80,000 people attended special events such as Fire in the Sky, Heritage Festival, Park Easter Egg Hunts, Tiger Night of Fun, and Family Fun Fests - events that bring our community together. Majority of Columbia citizens use the trails! A 2010 citizen survey revealed that 70% of Columbia households have visited a City-owned trail in the past year. Parks increase property value! Parks increase property value 5- 22% for a home within 500 feet of a well-maintained park. In the past five years, Parks and Recreation has helped over 120 students at risk of dropping out of high school to graduate through the CARE Missouri Options Program. Parks & Rec helps at-risk youth graduate high school! Regular exercise combats chronic diseases. Since opening in 2002, citizens have visited the ARC over two million times, improving their health and fitness. Green space protects the environment by improving air and water quality. Parks and Recreation has preserved about 3,000 acres of land for parks and nature areas. The cost to incarcerate five youth in a juvenile facility could fund the entire Community Recreation Program for at-risk youth and still have $96,000 left! Golfing can improve your health! A golfer will walk about 3 miles playing 18 holes without a cart on Columbia's municipal golf courses. According to the Mao Clinic, walking can lower your blood pressure and bad cholesterol. Trails get people moving! Parks with a trail are seven times as likely to be used for physical activity than those without. Park trees improve water quality! 100 mature trees intercept about 538,700 gallons of rainfall per year, reducing the need for stormwater controls, resulting in cleaner water for local lakes and streams. 17% of children 2-19 years are obese. Parks and Recreation helps keep local youth active through sports, with over 46,000 participations last year. About 14% of children ages 5-12 spend time home alone after school. Columbia Parks and Recreation provides a safe, fun, and supervised place for kids to go after school at the Armory Sports Center, with 10,343 participations in after-school programs last year. Majority of Columbia citizens use the parks! A 2010 citizen survey revealed that 87% of Columbia households have visited a City-owned park in the past year - more than the national average of 72%! Studies show a green environment can reduce stress, anxiety and depression! Find a park near you at www.GoColumbiaMo.com and get outside, enjoy nature, and de-stress! Did You Know? Numbers Tell the Story Category Program Blurb Web Start Date Web End Date E-Newsletter Month/Yr Friends E- Newsletter ARC Poster Month/Yr Leisure Times City Channel Other Benefits PowerPoint More information links X Economic Parks Did you know that parks increase home property values? Homes within 500 feet of a well-maintained park will increase 5- 22% in property value.03/01/10 3/30/2010 Jul-10 Nov-10 X X Health Parks Did you know Park playgrounds contribute to good health. Children with a playground within a half mile of home are five times as likely to be a healthy weight than those without. 04/01/10 04/30/11 Apr-10 Jul-10 X X Health Trails Did you know Research shows that parks with a trail are 7 times more likely to be used for physical activity than those without. 05/01/10 05/30/10 Jun-10 Jul-10 X X High-Risk Youth CARE Did you know In the past five years, Parks and Recreation has helped over 120 students at risk of dropping out of high school to graduate through the CARE Missouri Options Program. 06/01/10 06/30/10 X X Economic Park Sales Tax Did you know The Parks Sales Tax will fund about $9 million in capital improvement projects over the next five years, providing work for many local contractors and revenue for merchants. (updated for 2010 PST)07/01/10 07/30/10 X X Health Sports Did you know 17% of children 2 to 19 years are obese? Parks and Recreation keeps local youth active through sports, with over 46,000 participants last year. 08/01/10 08/22/10 Aug-10 X X Environment Parks Did you know green space protects the environment by improving air and water quality? Parks and Recreation has preserved over 2,900 acres of land for parks and nature areas. 08/23/10 09/14/10 Sep-10 X X Environment Forestry Did you know...100 mature trees remove about 430 pounds of pollutants annually. In the past five years, Parks and Recreation has planted more than 3,000 trees.09/28/10 10/21/10 Oct-10 Nov-10 X X Community Parks Did you know...Majority of Columbia citizens use the parks! A 2010 citizen survey revealed that 87% of Columbia households have visited a City-owned park in the past year - more than the national average of 72%. 10/21/10 11/15/10 Nov-10 X Health ARC Did you know regular exercise combats chronic diseases? Since opening in 2002, citizens have visited the ARC over two million times, improving their health and fitness.11/16/10 12/16/10 Dec-10 X X Economic P&R Dept. Did you know In the past five years, your Parks and Recreation Department secured over two million dollars in grants and donations to support recreation programs and parks in our community. 12/16/10 01/10/11 Dec-10 X High-Risk Youth Comm Rec Did you know about 14 percent of children ages 5 though 12 spend time home alone after school? The Armory provides a safe, fun, and supervised place for kids to go when no one is at home. 01/10/11 02/11/11 Jan-11 X X Health ARC/Trails Walking can improve your memory! Researchers found walking 6 to 9 miles a week can prevent your brain from shrinking as you age. 02/11/11 03/01/11 Feb-11 X Safety Aquatics Did you know A 2009 study showed participation in formal swimming lessons was associated with an 88% reduction in the risk of drowning in 1- to 4-year-old children. 03/01/11 03/30/11 Mar-11 X X Health Golf Did you know a golfer will walk about 3 miles playing 18 holes on Columbia's municipal golf courses? According to the Mayo Clinic, walking can lower your blood pressure and bad cholesterol. 04/15/11 04/30/11 May-11 May-11 Jul-11 X Health Aquatics Did you know Swimming can help you live longer! In a recent study of more than 40,000 men ages 20 to 90, swimmers were 50 percent less likely to die during the 32 year study period than those choosing other forms of exercise. 05/26/11 06/09/11 Jun-11 Jul-11 X Health Parks Did you know Studies show a green environment can reduce stress, anxiety and depression! Find a park near you at and get outside, enjoy nature, and de-stress! 07/01/11 07/21/11 Jul-11 X FEATURED Did You Know? Numbers Tell the Story Category Program Blurb Web Start Date Web End Date E-Newsletter Month/Yr Friends E- Newsletter ARC Poster Month/Yr Leisure Times City Channel Other Benefits PowerPoint More information links X Community Trails Did you know The majority of Columbia citizens use the trails! A 2010 citizen survey revealed that 70% of Columbia households have visited a City-owned trail in the past year.07/21/11 08/15/11 Aug-11 X Environment Parks 40% / 4% The percentage of children ranking “watching TV or playing computer games” as most important to them, as compared to the percentage ranking “saving the environment” as most important to them. From a survey of more than ten thousand 5- to18- year- olds in ten countries worldwide. Help your children by spending quality time with them outdoors.08/12/11 08/30/11 X Economics P&R Dept. 706 Number of citizens benefiting last year from financial assistance from Columbia Parks and Recreation for participation in recreation programs and activities.08/30/11 09/09/11 Sep-11 Park Site Nomination 09/09/11 09/19/11 X Health Trails Did you know According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), "Scientific evidence ...shows that providing access to places for physical activity, such as trails, increases the level of physical activity in a community." 09/19/11 10/04/11 Oct-11 Sep-11 Nov-11 X X Community Special Events Did you know Last year, over 80,000 people attended special events such as Fire in the Sky, Heritage Festival, Park Easter Egg Hunts, and Family Fun Fests that bring our community together. X X Community Parks Did you know Last year, citizens reserved park shelters over 1,500 times and requested special use of the parks more than 300 public and private events, such as weddings, company picnics, and festivals. X Safety Parks Did you know Parks and Recreation conducts about 190 park playground safety inspections annually to keep playground equipment in good repair and safe for Columbia youth. X Economic P&R Dept. $342,166 Value of the labor that volunteers donated for Parks and Recreation projects and programs last year, based on the national estimated value of volunteer time. 10/19/11 11/07/11 Nov-11 Nov-11 X Park Site Nomination 11/07/11 11/21/11 X Health Trees Did you know....Trees can help us feel better! A review of ten years of medical records showed that patients with tree views had shorter hospitalizations, less need for painkillers, and fewer negative comments in the nurses’ notes, compared with patients with brick-wall views.11/21/11 12/15/11 Feb-11 Mar-11 X X Health Recreation Did you know .Thomas Jefferson said, "Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning." 12/15/11 01/24/12 Dec-11 X X Parks Trees Did you know George Washington Carver said, "Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise."01/24/12 02/17/12 X X Health Exercise Did you know....On average, every hour you spend exercising increases your life expectancy by two hours. The ARC is calling you....02/17/12 03/09/12 X X Health Exercise Did you know....Biggest Loser Danny Cahill said, "I used my local parks here in the Tulsa area to help me win the Biggest Loser! I rode my bike and ran on the trails, took my family to the park and walked, and kept moving thanks to the facilities here in Tulsa. Parks and Recreation is an integral part to the health of any community!"03/09/12 03/27/12 Mar-11 Mar-11 X X Parks Beauty Did you know...There is a redbud tree collection on the north side of Stephens Lake Park, and the redbuds are in full bloom right now! Take a walk on the perimeter trail at Stephens Lake Park and enjoy the view.3/27/2012 4/9/2012 Apr-11 X Did You Know? Numbers Tell the Story Category Program Blurb Web Start Date Web End Date E-Newsletter Month/Yr Friends E- Newsletter ARC Poster Month/Yr Leisure Times City Channel Other Benefits PowerPoint More information links X Human Development Sports/Classes Did you know...Nearly 8 out of 10 teens who engage in after- school activities like sports or self-improvement classes are A or B students. Check out the opportunities for youth activities in the lastest 4/9/2012 5/8/2012 May-12 X X Safety Aquatics Did you know...Columbia Parks and Recreation lifeguards performed 76 rescues last year. Need a summer job? Get certified as a lifeguard and join our team. Classes begin May 12.5/8/2012 6/4/2012 X X Health Aquatics Did you know Research found that among older men and women, swimming a few times a week lowered blood pressure an average of 9 points (systolic).6/4/2012 6/25/2012 May-12 Jul-12 X X Health/Economy Trails Did you know The number of Americans who participate in bicycling is double the population of Canada.6/25/2012 7/16/2012 X X Health Parks/Playgrounds Did you know A study found that children living near parks had lower body mass indexes than those without easy access to parks.7/16/2012 8/3/2012 Jul-12 Jul-12 X X Environment Trees Did you know...A mature tree canopy can reduce air temperature 5-10 degrees Fahrenheit.8/3/2012 8/20/2012 X X Health Trails $1.00 investment in trails = $2.94 in medical savings 8/20/2012 9/18/2012 Sep-12 X X Economics Trails Did you know...The University of Cincinnati News reported, "...trails can have significant, positive spillover effects on property values when these properties are located within reasonable distances to the trails."9/18/2012 10/15/2012 Oct-12 Nov-12 X X Economics Parks Did you know...84% of Missourians say when choosing a new residence, it is important to have parks and open space nearby.10/15/2012 11/5/2012 X X Self-Improvements Trails Did you know Susan B. Anthony said, "Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anthing else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel...the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood."11/5/2012 11/23/2012 X X Parks Parks Did you know...Proximity to parks wins in San Francisco, Boston, New York , Washington, Philadelphia, Seattle and Chicago, where 90% or more of residents are within a half-mile walk of a public park.11/23/2012 12/14/2012 X X Human Development Paquin Pottery Did you know .Art can be therapeutic. Mental health professionals have found artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self- awareness, and achieve insight. (See video about Parks & Rec pottery program at Paquin.)12/14/2012 1/2/2013 X X Health ARC Did you know Heart attack patients who participated in a formal exercise program experienced a reduction in death rate of 20- 25%. (New at the ARC! Adult Plus One Membership. Find out more.)1/2/2013 1/18/2013 X X Trails Trails Did you know Walking and biking trails ranked as the number one Parks and Recreation facility most important to Columbia households. (Source: 2010 Citizen Survey)1/18/2013 2/14/2013 X X Community Schools - Playground Did you know The Park Sales Tax has funded playground improvements at 12 local elementary school to help keep our children safe and active.2/14/2013 3/22/2013 Did You Know? Numbers Tell the Story Category Program Blurb Web Start Date Web End Date E-Newsletter Month/Yr Friends E- Newsletter ARC Poster Month/Yr Leisure Times City Channel Other Benefits PowerPoint More information links X Health Nature Did you know According to Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' website, "Regular exercise in nature is proven to improve children's physical and mental health."3/22/2013 4/15/2013 X Health Parks Did you know An innovative new study from Scotland suggests that you can ease brain fatigue simply by strolling through a leafy park. Source: The New York Times 4/15/2013 5/3/2013 X Trails Land owner survey Did you know...72% of property owners surveyed living near the MKT Trail would choose to live near a trail again if they were to move 5/3/2013 5/30/2013 X Health Golf Did you know...A round of golf burns about 300 calories in a 150 pound individual who plays for 1 hour carrying clubs. Click here to link to the Top 10 Health Benefits of Golf 5/30/2013 6/26/2013 http://revivelifeclinic.com/2011/03/16/top-10-health- benefits-of-golf/ X Trails Trails Did you know...Missouri was recognized as the Best Trails State in the nation by American Trails 6/26/2013 8/1/2013 Aug-13 http://www.americantrails.org/awards/2013awards/ state13.html X High-Risk Youth Comm Rec Did you know The cost to incarcerate five youth in a juvenile facility could fund the entire Community Recreation Program for at-risk youth and still have $18,000 to spare. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." -- Benjamin Franklin 08/01/13 09/05/13 X http://www.justicepolicy.org/images/upload/09_05_ REP_CostsofConfinement_JJ_PS.pdf X Environment Trees Did you know One tree can remove 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atomosphere annually, equaling 11,000 miles of car emissions!9/5/2013 9/30/2013 http://projectevergreen.com/why-green- matters/environmental-benefits/ X Outdoor Recreation Skateboarding Skateboading ranked as the third favorite outdoor activity in 2012 for youth and young adults (ages 6-24, by frequency of participation).9/30/2013 10/31/2013 http://www.outdoorfoundation.org/pdf/ResearchPar ticipation2013Topline.pdf X Parks Maintenance 77%..of Columbia households feel City officials should place a high priority on maintaining existing park facilities.Nov-13 Oct 2013 Ward 3 presentation (+ subsequent Ward presentations) 2010 citywide P&R citizen survey X Health/Economy Exercise Did you know People who exercise one or more times a week are significantly less likely to call in sick to work than non- exercisers.10/31/2013 12/13/2013 Dec-13 http://www.vielife.com/compendium/en- us/productivity/48/lack-of-exercise-linked-to-raised- illness-related-absence X Health Playgrounds Did you know Parks and Recreation features 48 playgrounds in the City's system. Playgrounds are beneficial to kids both physically and mentally!Nov-13 X Wildlife habitat 3M - Bird Watching Did you know The 3M Wetlands is considered a "hotspot" for bird watching in Missouri, with 134 species of birds having been documented there!12/13/2013 1/27/2014 Jan-14 ebird.org X Sports Pickleball Did you know Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America. Indoor pickleball is now at the ARC on Mondays and Fridays. Dedicated outdoor pickleball courts coming soon to Albert-Oakland Park! 1/27/2014 3/11/2014 Feb-14 http://deserthealthnews.com/stories/pickleball-the- fastest-growing-sport-in-north-america/ X Health Golf Did you know A round of golf burns about 300 calories in a 150- pound individual who plays for one hour, carrying clubs.Mar-14 X Parks New Playground Did you know Steinberg Playground at Cosmo Park is getting a facelift! New playground pieces have started arrings and will be installed as weather allows Mar-14 X Parks & Rec Photo Contest Did you know Columbia Parks and Recreation will be giving out $1,900 in photo contest prizes! Entry deadline May 30, 2014. See Photo Contest webpage for more information.3/11/2014 Apr-14 City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: 2014 Meeting Attendance Report DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND Included in your packet is an attendance report that is based on meeting minutes identifying Commission member attendance at monthly meetings along with any other special meetings that Commission members attended in 2014. Commission members are being asked to review the attendance report and then approve the report so it can be submitted and Commission members can be paid for their attendance at official meetings. Per the City Ordinance 2-6-3 (F) Commission members are paid $10 for each official meeting they attend. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Cover Memo 2014 Meeting Attendance Report 2013 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Attendance Report Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May June *June 30th July August Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Meetings Attended Adam Lares x x 2 Mike Haley x x x x x x x x x x 10 Dave McMillen x x x x x x x x x x x x 12 Chad Elliott x x x x x x x x x 9 Gene Spars x x x x x x x x 8 * City Council and PRC Work Session City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Draft 2015 Annual Work Plan DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND Included in your packet are some ideas that staff generated for the Commission to consider as it creates its initial draft 2015 work plan. Commission members should come prepared to the meeting not only to discuss the ideas generated by staff, but also come with ideas for other work plan items they believe the Commission should work on in 2015. A majority of the meeting time is carved out for creating a draft work plan document that will be reviewed and approved at the January 2015 Commission meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Cover Memo 2015 Annual Work Plan Staff Ideas STAFF GENERATED IDEAS FOR THE CITY OF FARMINGTON’S PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION’S 2015 WORK PLAN Please Note: Staff has identified several areas for the Commission to consider when putting together its 2015 Annual Work Plan. Possible Goals: • Community Survey Development • Meetings with Farmington Youth Sports Organizations about Recreational Facilities • Long term Arena financial planning i.e. agreement forms that address cancellation of ice rental, identify other revenue enhancements such as advertising and dry floor shows • Assist with the development of a strategic plan for the Parks and Recreation Department • Formulate a plan and recommendation about a possible recreational facility referendum • Review and recommend a strategic revenue plan for the Parks and Recreation Department • Begin the process of updating the Parks and Recreation Chapter in the City’s Comprehensive Plan • Park Improvement Project recommendations for Fair Hills Park and Hillview Park • Assist with the exploration of possible partnerships and collaborations with public and private organizations City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Review Meeting with Empire Township's Park and Recreation Commission DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND Since this is the first regular Commission meeting after the Commission’s meeting with ETPRC, felt it was important that Commission members have an opportunity to discuss and give feedback on the meeting with ETPRC. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Review 2014 Annual Work Plan Accomplishments DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND Included in your packet is an updated 2014 Annual Work Plan that identifies the items in the plan that the Commission has achieved. Commission members should review the plan to make sure that it correctly reflects the work plan items completed and not completed. Commission members should also review the uncompleted items to see if there is a desire to carry over uncompleted items into the 2015 work plan. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Cover Memo 2014 Annual Work Plan 2014 WORK PLAN FOR THE FARMINGTON PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Goal #1: Meet with the City Council at least once in 2014. Objectives: 1. By March 1, 2014, the Commission will have identified a date to meet with the City Council in a workshop setting and identified agenda topics for the meeting. Status: Completed. Identified June 11, 2014 for a workshop date with City Council to discuss Aquatic Feasibility Study Final Report. 2. By June 1, 2014, the Commission will have held a workshop with the City Council and discussed during the workshop the agenda topics identified. Status: Completed. Met with City Council on June 11, 2014 in a workshop setting to discuss the Aquatic Feasibility Study Final Report. Three Commission members also attended the June 30, 2014 workshop to participate in discussion on aquatics and other recreational facility funding. Goal #2: Develop and prioritize a list of 2015 improvement projects for parks, trails and recreational facilities. Objectives: 1. By April 1, 2014, the Commission will have discussed and identified a list of 2015 improvement projects to be completed in park, trails and recreational facilities. Status: Completed at March 2014 meeting 2. By April 1, 2014 the Commission will have discussed and identify possible funding sources for the 2015 improvement projects. Status: Completed at March 2014 meeting. 3. By July 1, 2014 the Commission will have met with the City Council to discuss the 2015 improvement projects and how the project(s) may be funded. Status: While no meeting occurred, the Commission did recommend the North Creek Park warming house/restroom/shelter building construction, the City Council did not approve the recommendation instead choosing to fund other park improvements. 4. By September 15, 2014, at least one of the projects recommended for funding in 2015 will be included in the approved 2015 preliminary budget. Status: No projects that were recommended by the Commission to the City Council were approved. Instead, the City Council approved improvement projects that were different from what was recommended by the Commission. Goal #3: Increase knowledge and understanding of various Farmington youth sports organizations especially youth sport organizations utilizing indoor recreational facilities. Objectives: 1. By June 30, 2014 at least one youth sports organizations who utilizes parks and/or recreational facilities will have made a presentation to the Commission about the purpose, history, facility needs and number of participants of their organizations. Status: Completed at February 2014 meeting when the Farmington Tiger Sharks swim club presented information to the Commission. 2. By June 30, 2014 at least a second youth sports organizations who utilizes parks and/or recreational facilities will have made a presentation to the Commission about the purpose, history, facility needs and number of participants of their organizations. Status: Completed at the August 13, 2014 meeting when Farmington Youth Soccer organization presented information to the Commission. Goal #4: Continue to build and strengthen relationships with Empire Township’s Park and Recreation Commission (ETPRC). Objectives: 1. By May 1, 2014 discuss and determine a date to have a joint meeting with ETPRC. Status: Completed. The Commission selected a date of November 12, 2014. In addition, the Commission has already attended a July 9, 2014 tour with ETPRC of Dakota County’s new regional park called Whitetail Woods Regional Park, which is located in Empire Township. 2. By July 1, 2014 a date will have been set to have a joint meeting with ETPRC. Status: In progress. Staff has contacted ETPRC about the November 12th date and is waiting to hear if this date will work. 3. By November1, 2014 discuss and formulate a list of discussion topics for a joint meeting agenda with ETPRC. Status: Completed. Formulated a list of agenda topics at its October 22nd meeting. 4. By December 1, 2014 a meeting will have been held with ETPRC. Status: Completed. Meeting was held in Farmington on November 12, 2014. Goal #5: Review Property Owner Encroachments on City Parkland Objectives: 1. By May 1, 2014, the Commission will have worked with City staff to identify any locations where a property owner or owners have severely encroached onto City park land and action to be taken to have the encroachment(s) removed. Status: Completed. An encroachment was reported by a resident in the middle of June 2014. 2. By August 1, 2014 City staff will notify the property owner or owners about removing the encroachments. Status: Completed. Staff addressed the reported encroachment issue along Embers Avenue associated with Farmington Preserve Park at the end of June 2014. 3. By October 1, 2014 the encroachments identified will have been moved off of City parkland. Status: Completed. Staff worked with the resident who encroached on City property to remove a small fenced garden and trailer from City property during the July 11-13 weekend. Goal #6: Receive a presentation on possible financing options for a new City aquatic facilities. Objectives: 1. By March 1, 2014 the Commission will have identified a date for a presentation from the City’s Finance Director on possible financing options for a new City aquatic facility. Status: Completed. The City’s Finance Director prepared a scenario using General Obligation Bonds to finance a new aquatic facility over a 20 year time period and showed the annual property tax increase that would result from either a $7 million or $10 million GO Bond Obligation. 2. By April 1, 2014 the City’s Finance Director will have been contacted by the Chair of the Commission to identify a date when a presentation can be made. Status: Not completed. No formal presentation made to the Commission. 3. By July 1, 2014 a presentation will have been made by the City’s Finance Director on possible financing options for a new City aquatic facility. Status: Not completed. No formal presentation made to the Commission. Goal #7: Work with Parks and Recreation Department staff to explore possible expansion of winter outdoor recreation opportunities in the City. Objectives: 1. By May 1, 2014, Commission members will have discussed and prioritized all possible winter outdoor recreation opportunities that the Parks and Recreation Department could offer. Status: In progress. Commission discussed ideas about where and what kinds of potential activities could be held but no decision was made. 2. By August 31, 2014, the Commission will have discussed in a workshop setting with the City Council the possible prioritized expanded winter recreational opportunities to offer to the community. Status: Not completed. 3. By September 30, 2014 the Commission will have prioritized and identified at least one new winter outdoor recreational opportunity the Parks and Recreation Department should offer sometime during the winter of 2014-2015 or when temperature and conditions allow it. Status: Completed. Staff is offering a Smores and More skating event at the Rambling River Park warming house on February 1, 2015. Goal #8: Review and select playground equipment for Fairhills Park. Objectives: 1. By February1, 2014 the Commission will have approved RFP specifications for new playground equipment. Status: Completed January 2014 meeting. 2. By March 29, 2014 the Commission will have reviewed playground equipment proposals and made a recommendation to the City Council on the purchase and install of new playground equipment. Status: Completed at March 2014 meeting. 3. By April 15, 2014, the City Council will have approved the purchase of new playground equipment. Status: Completed City Council will approve the installation contract, equipment was ordered by staff. 4. By September 30, 2014, installation of new playground equipment will have occurred. Status: Completed. Installation of playground equipment occurred first week of July. Engineered wood fiber was placed second week of July. Concrete border and concrete bench pads were poured in late July. Backfilling and seeding the concrete border was completed in early August. Benches were installed in mid-August. Goal #9: Review and update Parks and Recreation Department rules, guidelines, and policies. Objectives: 1. By May1, 2014, the Commission will have reviewed and drafted revisions to at least 2 City rules, guidelines and policies that have content applying to Parks and Recreation. Status: Rambling River Center’s Art Display Policy was reviewed and approved at the May 14, 2014 meeting. A Rambling River Center Code of Conduct Policy was reviewed and approved at the September 3, 2014 meeting. 2. By October 31, 2014, the Commission will have reviewed and drafted revisions to at least 2 additional rules, guidelines and policies that have content applying to Parks and Recreation. Status: Not completed. 3. By December 31, 2014, the Commission the revised rules, guidelines and policies that have content applying to Parks and Recreation will have been reviewed and acted on by the City Council. Status: Completed. The City Council approved the revised Rambling River Center’s Art Display Policy at its June 156, 2014 meeting. The Rambling River Center’s Code of Conduct Policy was approved at the September 15, 2014 City Council meeting. Goal #10: Approve a name and complete a master plan for the new park area in the Executive Estates Development. Objectives: 1. By June 1, 2014, the Commission will have worked with staff to create and forward a recommended name for the park in the Executive Estates to be approved by the City Council. Status: Completed. The Commission approved names for the Executive Estates and New Sunrise Development parks. The City Council approved at its September 2, 2014 meeting the park names Prairie Pines Park for the new park in the Executive Estates development and Marigold Park for the new park in the New Sunrise development. 2. By August 31, 2014, the Commission will have worked with staff to provide at least one public meetings to gather input on a draft master plan for the park area in the Executive Estates Development. Status: Not completed. Commission and staff felt it would be better to wait until the development had more homes built before developing a master plan so there could be more public input on the master plan. 3. By October 1, 2014 the Commission will have reviewed the draft park master plan for the park area in the Executive Estates Development and forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for approval. 4. Status: Not completed. Master plan will not be developed in 2014. 5. City Council will review and approve the master plan for the park area in the Executive Estates Development by December 1, 2014. Status: Not completed. Master plan will not be developed in 2014. Goal #11: Receive periodic presentations from each of the Parks and Recreation professional staff members about programs, parks, facilities and trails. Objectives: 1. By May 1, 2014, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of the Schmitz-Maki Arena’s season. Status: Completed. Parks and Recreation Director presented information at the May 2014 Commission meeting about the 2013-2014 ice season. 2. By August 1, 2014, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first half operations of the Rambling River Center. Status: Completed. Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman made a presentation to the Commission at its August 13, 2014 meeting. 3. By October 1, 2014, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of the summer programs offered. Status: Completed. Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman presented information about the summer playground programs at the Commission’s October 22, 2014 meeting. 4. By October 1, 2014, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the outdoor pool season. Status: Completed. Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad and Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire provided a presentation at the October 22, 2014 meeting. 5. By November 1, 2014, the Commission will have received a presentation from staff about maintenance and improvements to parks and trails Status: Completed. Parks and Recreation Director and Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire provided a presentation to the Commission at the October 22, 2014 meeting. In addition, a report was given on summer ice that was offered in July 2014. Goal #12: Work with the Pool Committee on completing an Aquatics Feasibility Study and formulating a recommendation to the City Council for consideration. Objectives: 1. By May 1, 2014 the study will be completed and a recommendation will be made to the Commission. Status: Completed. Study was completed in May 2014 and final report was presented to the City Council and Commission on June 11, 2014. 2. By July1, 2014, the study will have been presented to the Commission and the Commission will have forwarded a recommendation to the City Council. Status: Completed. Study was completed in May 2014 and final report was presented to the City Council and Commission on June 11, 2014. Commission formally accepted the final report and forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to accept it. 3. By September 1, 2014, The City Council will have received a presentation of the study results and the recommendation made by the Commission and will have provided a decision about the future long term plan for an aquatic facility in Farmington. Status: Completed. Study was completed in May 2014 and final report was presented to the City Council and Commission at a June 11, 2014 workshop. At a June 30, 2014 follow up workshop, the City Council deferred a referendum decision until 2016 to possibly fund an aquatic facility and other recreational facilities through a referendum. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Commission Member Recognition DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND This item is on the agenda as a discussion item about formally creating some kind of policy on how and when Commission members should be recognized for their service on the Commission. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Commission Roundtable DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND This is an opportunity for Commission members to share information with each other about Parks and Recreation. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: City Meeting and Holiday Calendar DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND Included in your packet is a 2015 City meeting and holiday calendar that Commission members can keep and refer to as needed. Staff will review any items that may impact the Commission’s regular meeting schedule. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Cover Memo 2015 City Meeting and Holiday Calendar City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Hillview Park Sledding Hill DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND Staff will provide a summary of the final preparation work that was completed on the sledding hill at Hillview Park. The good news is that the sledding hill is open for use and staff has started receiving some inquiries about the sledding hill. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: 2015 Adopted Budget DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND The City Council adopted the 2015 budget at its December 1st meeting. Staff will provide a summary of the projects that will be completed as a result of the budget approval. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: January 14, 2015 Meeting Agenda Topic Ideas DATE: December 10, 2014 BACKGROUND The following are items that the Commission should consider for its January 1,4 2015 meeting: 1. Approve 2015 Annual Work Plan 2. Commission Member Recognition Commission members should also come prepared with other possible agenda items for the January 14, 2015 meeting.