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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.29.15 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, July 8, 2015 City Hall Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Agenda I. Call Meeting to Order II. Approve Meeting Agenda III. Approve Meeting Minutes A.June 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes IV. Presentations A.Rambling River Center Presentation by Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman V. Business Items A.Revise 2016 and 2017 Park Improvement Fund Budgets B.Approve Agenda Item(s) for Meeting with the Heritage Preservation Commission C.Approve Park Tour Locations and Discussion Items with City Council VI. Discussion Items A.2015 Work Plan Review B.2016 Fees and Charges C.Discuss Possible Agenda Items for Joint Meeting with Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission VII. Commission Roundtable A.Commission Round Table VIII. Staff Report/Updates A.Projects Update IX. Meeting Agenda Topics A.September 9, 2015 Agenda Items 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:June 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND Attached are draft meeting minutes from the June 10th meeting minutes. The Commission is asked to review, make any revisions necessary and approve the minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit June 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes Farmington Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes from the June 10, 2015 Regular Meeting Members Present: Mike Haley, David McMillen, Gene Spars, Chad Elliott and Rob Carpentier Members Absent: none Other’s Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Randy Distad I. Call Meeting To Order Chair McMillen called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Quorum was present. II. Approval of June 10, 2015 Meeting Agenda Moved by Carpentier and seconded by Haley to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. III. Approval of May 13, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Haley and seconded by Spars to approve the May 13, 2015 regular meeting minutes. APIF. Motion carried. IV. Presentations None V. Business Items A. 2016 and 2017 Park Improvement Fund Budget Recommendation Director Distad provided the following projects for the Commission to consider completing during the 2016 and 2017 budget years: • North Creek Park warming house and shelter building improvement at an estimated cost of $200,000 • Prairieview Park improvements including expanding the playground equipment, new shelter, paved looped trail, new basketball court and new bocce ball court at an estimated total cost of $150,000 • Troy Hills Park playground replacement at an estimated cost of $60,000 He further shared the Commission recommended to the City Council to construct the warming house and shelter building in North Creek Park in 2015, but the City Council deferred this improvement to 2016 because of the cost. Chair McMillen stated that he would like to see the North Creek Park warming house and shelter building be recommended because there is a need for this type of facility on the northern area of the community. Elliott asked what the current park improvement fund balance is. Distad stated it was over $200,000, but there is not much annual revenue coming into this fund because development has slowed down and there is no other dedicated funding source such as an annual property tax amount or liquor store profit transfers identified. Moved by Haley and seconded by Spars to approve and recommend to the City Council the North Creek Park warming house and shelter building are identified in the Park Improvement Fund budget to be completed in 2016 and the Prairieview Park improvements be completed in 2017. APIF. Motion carried. B. Outdoor Pool Recommendation Director Distad shared with Commission members the information from a City Council 2016 and 2017 budget work session that occurred on June 8th where the City Council discussed the following items relate to the Outdoor Pool: • not including money in the 2016 budget to open the pool • not include money in the 2016 budget to construct a splash pad • include money in the 2016 budget to demolish the existing pool and fill in the area and seed it with grass • not have a referendum in 2016 related to a new aquatic facility and outdoor athletic complex Director Distad reviewed some possible options the Commission should consider if it wished to make a recommendation to the City Council about the status of the outdoor pool. Carpentier asked the community survey showed support for closing the outdoor pool. Distad stated the question on the survey did not specifically ask about just closing the pool, but instead asked if there was support to close the pool if a splash pad was constructed. He stated the results of the community survey showed there was support to close the pool if a splash pad was built in its place. Chair McMillen stated that given there is $45,000 included in the budget for demolition, another $14,000 could be added to the budget to continue covering the annual subsidy of $59,000. Haley shared as long as you keep the pool open, it keeps people satisfied. He stated that he feels his future desire is to have an aquatic facility constructed in Jim Bell Park and Preserve in keeping with the recommendation that came out of the Aquatic Feasibility Study report. Spars stated he agrees with Haley that a new outdoor aquatic facility being built in Jim Bell Park and Preserve makes the most sense, but also understands the reluctance of the City Council to put this on a referendum ballot given the budget constraints it is working under. Chair McMillen stated for immediate concern the Commission should recommend to keep the outdoor pool open because there will not be an outdoor aquatic facility in Farmington and residents would have to travel outside Farmington to use an outdoor aquatic facility. He would like the City Council to know the Commission wants an outdoor aquatic facility in Farmington. Elliott stated he also understands the City Council’s reluctance to ask the residents for a new pool but feels an outdoor aquatic facility is an important amenity and has mixed emotions about keeping the current outdoor pool open. He shared that he doesn’t think the community should be without an outdoor aquatic facility and would like to have a conversation with the City Council about addressing moving forward with a new aquatic facility being built in Jim Bell Park and Preserve if the City Council decides to close the outdoor pool after the 2015 season. Haley agreed with Elliott and stated that he is in support of closing the pool, but only if the City Council would be willing to look to the immediate future to replace it with new facility in Jim Bell Park and Preserve. Carpentier agrees with closing the pool given its current age and condition. He feels an outdoor aquatic facility is an important amenity to attract new residents meaning it has potential in assisting with economic development and growth in the community. Moved by Elliott and seconded by Carpentier to recommend to the City Council they would support closing the outdoor pool, but however feel very strongly there would be a discussion between the Commission and City Council about a plan to replace it as soon as possible with the end goal of it being economically viable to do so. APIF. Motion carried. C. Identify Date for Joint Meeting with Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) Chair McMillen shared that he and Haley are members of the HPC and the HPC would like to have a joint meeting with the Commission to discuss wayfinding information and signs be placed in parks near the downtown directing people how to find historical properties in and around downtown Farmington. Director Distad suggested having this joint meeting on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m., so it could be held right before the Commission’s regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. He stated this way there wouldn’t have to be a separate meeting created on a different date, which would require some work in scheduling a joint meeting. Moved by Haley and seconded by Carpentier to ask the HPC to have a joint meeting on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall. APIF. Motion carried. Chair McMillen stated that he and Haley would reach out to the HPC members to see if this date and time would work. D. Identify Date for Joint Meeting with Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission Chair McMillen informed Commission members that he and Director Distad had discussed this and because the Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month, it would be his recommendation to have the joint meeting on Monday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the Empire Township Town Hall. Director Distad also shared when the joint meeting has occurred in November, the Commission has cancelled the regular meeting in November. Moved by Spars and seconded by Haley to make a request to the Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission to have a joint meeting at the Town Hall in Empire Township on Monday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. and the regular Commission meeting in November would be cancelled. APIF. Motion carried. Director Distad shared that he would make contact with either the chair or another member of the Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission and would update the Commission at either the July or August meeting on the status of the joint meeting being held in November. VI. Discussion Items A. Park and Recreation Department’s 2016 and 2017 Requested Budgets Director Distad informed Commission members the Departments’ 2016 and 2017 budget requests were submitted to the City Council for review. Primary projects to be completed and requested in 2016 and 2017 budgets were as follows: • Roof repairs at the Rambling River Center • Replacement of fluorescent light ballasts at the Rambling River Center that have a higher power factor, which will reduce the energy costs • Repairs to the main water line connections coming into the Rambling River Center building • Basketball court resurfacing projects in Tamarack Park and Hill Dee Park B. 2015 Annual Work Plan Review Chair McMillen reviewed the work plan and noted there were a couple of items that have been completed since the last Commission meeting. He felt progress on completing items in the work plan was being made. C. Solar Lighting in Parks Director Distad shared with Commission members about the conversation he had with Dakota Electric Association about installing solar lights in city parks. He informed Commission members that Dakota Electric Association does not offer any programs or rebates to help offset the cost of installing solar lights in parks. Spars shared he discussed solar lights with an electrical engineer in his company, and was informed the solar panel should be installed as high as possible in order to reduce the possibility of vandalism. It was also recommended to consider LED bulbs when installing solar lights because of a longer useful life and needing less energy to operate. Director Distad shared he would try to contact a couple of vendors and see if at least two different estimates and solar lighting styles could be received and then he would bring this information back to a future Commission meeting for review. D. City Boards and Commissions Reception Commission members discussed the reception and felt it was a good idea to continue to pursue the facilitation of this meeting. Commission members felt this reception could preliminarily be schedule for Wednesday, December 9th and then see if this date would work for other boards and commissions. It was also agreed the invitation should be extended to all boards, commissions and to the City Council. E. Community Survey Results Chair McMillen asked if Commission members had any observations about the community survey results especially related to the questions about parks and recreation. Haley stated he felt the way residents responded to some questions was confusing. Spars asked how many residents were surveyed. Distad stated that a random sampling of 400 residents occurred. The survey was completed by phone. Elliott asked how long the survey took to complete. Distad shared that on average it took about 20 minutes to complete and the consultant commented that one resident talked for over an hour. Director Distad shared the Commission may want to go on the City’s website and listen to the presentation by the consultant because it was interesting to him to hear how the City compared with other metro communities on some of the questions asked. He stated the consultant commented several times about how high the City ranked with favorable responses when compared to other metro communities based on the same questions being asked. F. Park Maintenance Study Director Distad informed Commission members about the recent City Council work session where a discussion occurred about a study that was done about possibly looking to create efficiencies through having one maintenance unit that would consist of the Street Division and Park Maintenance Division being combined. He shared that this was an item identified in the City Council’s strategic plan. While no action have been taken on this, he stated that he thought it would be good for the Commission to be aware of this. Haley stated he thought this would not be a good idea and felt that park maintenance would not be as high of a priority if it were combined with the street department as one maintenance unit. Chair McMillen asked how this would impact the Parks and Recreation Department. Director Distad stated currently the Department is able to effectively and efficiently communicate about park maintenance needs especially when it comes to prepping sites for programs and events because the communication occurs within one city department. Director Distad informed Commission members that he would continue to communicate with them as the City Council gives this further consideration. VII. Commission Roundtable Spars: Asked about the impact the widening of Pilot Knob Road would have on Fair Hills Park. Distad shared that it wouldn’t have any negative impact because the right of way for Pilot Knob will not change with the widening of the road. He further shared the current trails along Pilot Knob Road will be removed and new paved trails installed as part of the project. Haley: Didn’t have anything to share. Elliott: Didn’t have anything to share. McMillen: Thanked Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck for creating the Music in the Park program. He and his family attended the May 28th performance in Rambling River Park and said there was good attendance of about 180 people. He encouraged Commission members to attend the next performance on June 25th. VIII. Staff Report A. Project Updates Information was presented about the lighting projects at the Central Maintenance Facility, tennis courts in Rambling River Park and Rambling River Center. B. Dew Days Department Events Informational update was presented about the following Department events being held during Dew Days: Dew Run, Bike Auction, Jewelry Sale, Kiss the Pig Contest and parade entry. C. Music in the Park Program Information was provided about the May 28th performance and the upcoming June, July and August performances. IX. July 8, 2015 Meeting Agenda Items The following item was identified by Commission members for its next meeting agenda: 1. Review 2015 Work Plan 2. Presentation on Rambling River Center first six months 3. Agenda joint meeting with HPC 4. Agenda joint meeting with Empire Township’s Park and Recreation Commission 5. Agenda and park tour with City Council 6. Arena Financial Plan X. Adjournment Moved by Haley and seconded by Carpentier to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 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:Rambling River Center Presentation by Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman will be in attendance to review how the first half of the year operation has gone at the Rambling River Center. Recreation Supervisor Gorman will provide information at the meeting. 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:Revise 2016 and 2017 Park Improvement Fund Budgets DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND Because the Park Improvement Fund’s fund balance does not contain enough money to fund the construction of a warming house and shelter building in North Creek Park, I am requesting the Commission revise its recommendation to the City Council. I have included in your meeting packet a proposed five year 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program plan that identifies other projects to be completed in 2016 and 2017. The Commission is being asked to formally revise its past City Council recommendation so that the deferment of the North Creek Park warming house and shelter building construction will not occur until 2018 in hopes that sufficient revenue will be received by then to cover the cost of the warming house and shelter building. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit 2016 - 2020 CIP Park Improvement Fund 2014-2018 Park Improvement Fund Capital Improvement Plan 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 5 Year Total Projected Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 165,000 163,000 83,000 (47,000) (127,000) Projected Additional Revenues 58,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 Projects for Park Improvement Fund Prairieview Park Projects List: Construct new full court basketball court, add playground equipment to existing playground equipment, install new picnic shelter, construct paved loop trail in park and construct bocce ball court 150,000 150,000 Marigold Park Projects List: park signage (2015) and playground equipment (2019) 60,000 60,000 North Creek Park Project List: Construct new warming house building with shelter 200,000 200,000 Prairie Pines Park Projects List: Park signage (2015), install new playground equipment, paved trail, install shelter and basketball court 150,000 150,000 Troy Hills Park Projects List: Replace existing playground equipment 60,000 60,000 60,000 150,000 200,000 150,000 60,000 620,000 Projected Fund Balance at End of Year 163,000 83,000 -47,000 -127,000 -117,000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 5 Year Total Projects for G. 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Bond Referendum Funding Rambling River Park 2,500,000 2,500,000 Jim Bell Park and Preserve Development Community Park and Youth Athletic Complex 6,700,000 6,700,000 Outdoor Pool 7,200,000 7,200,000 Schmitz-Maki Second Ice Sheet 4,000,000 4,000,000 2014-2018 Park Improvement Fund Capital Improvement Plan 0 0 13,900,000 4,000,000 2,500,000 20,400,000 2014-2018 Park Improvement Fund Capital Improvement Plan 2014-2018 Park Improvement Fund Capital Improvement Plan 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 Agenda Item(s) for Meeting with the Heritage Preservation Commission DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND After discussing and setting a joint meeting date with the HPC, the Commission is being asked to discuss items that could be included on the agenda for this meeting identified to be held on September 9th at 6:00 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 Park Tour Locations and Discussion Items with City Council DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND The Commission is being asked to come prepared to the meeting to discuss possible park locations it would like to tour with the City Council and any possible items it wishes to discuss with the City Council. 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 Work Plan Review DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND Attached is an updated work plan showing any additional item having been completed since the last Commission meeting held in June. Chair McMillen will review the work plan with the Commission members and together with Commission members identify any other additional items that have been completed in the work plan. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit 2015 Work Plan FARMINGTON PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2015 WORK PLAN Goal #1: Meet with the City Council at least once in 2015. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, the Commission will have identified a date to meet with the City Council either in a workshop setting, or for a parks tour and will identify possible agenda topics for discussion during the meeting. Status: Completed. Have identified a parks and facilities tour on August 12, 2015 with the City Council. 2. By September 1st, the Commission will have held a workshop with the City Council, or a parks tour and discussed during the workshop the agenda topics identified. Goal #2: Develop and prioritize a list of 2016 improvement projects for parks, trails and recreational facilities. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, the Commission will have discussed and identified a list of 2016 improvement projects to be completed in park, trails and recreational facilities. Status: Completed. Identified North Creek Park in 2016 and Prairieview Park in 2017. 2. By May 1st, the Commission will have discussed and identify possible funding sources for the 2016 improvement projects. 3. By July 1st, the Commission will have met with the City Council to discuss the 2016 improvement projects and how the project(s) may be funded. 4. By September 15th, at least one of the projects recommended for funding in 2016 will be included in the approved 2016 preliminary budget. Goal #3: Continue to build and strengthen relationships with Empire Township’s Park and Recreation Commission (ETPRC). Objectives: 1. By July 1st, discuss and determine a date to have a joint meeting with ETPRC. Status: Completed. Identified November 9, 2015 as a possible meeting date at Empire Townhall. 2. By October 1st, a date will have been set to have a joint meeting with ETPRC. 3. By November 1st, discuss and formulate a list of discussion topics for a joint meeting agenda with ETPRC. 4. By December 1st, a meeting will have been held with ETPRC. Goal #4: Participate in a Recreational Facilities Task Force. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, the Commission will have identified one of its members to be involved with a Recreational Facilities Task Force. Status: Completed. Selected Rob Carpentier and Mike Haley to represent the Commission on the Task Force at its April 8th meeting. 2. By May 1st, the Commission will have worked with City staff to identify possible youth sports organizations to be involved in a Recreational Facilities Task Force. 3. By November 1st, the Recreational Facilities Task Force will have presented its report to the Commission. 4. By December 31st, the Commission will have reviewed the recommendation made by the Recreational Facilities Task Force and forwarded a recommendation about recreational facilities to the City Council Goal #5: Participate in developing a long-term financial plan for the Schmitz-Maki Arena . Objectives: 1. By March 1st, the Commission will have been presented with financial information about Schmitz-Maki Arena’s operating expenses and revenues and capital improvements from 2009 through 2013. 2. By June 1st, the Commission will have reviewed a Schmitz-Maki Arena projected five year financial plan for the years 2017 through 2021 that will include operating expenses and revenues and capital improvements. 3. By December 31st, the Commission will have finalized and recommended to the City Council a five year financial plan for Schmitz-Maki Arena that includes operating expenses and revenues and capital improvements and is based on an at least break-even operating budget. Goal #6: Work with Parks and Recreation Department staff to explore possible expansion of new winter outdoor recreation opportunities through collaboration with other organizations. Objectives: 1. By April1st, Commission members will have discussed at least one possible outdoor recreational special event that the Parks and Recreation Department could offer to the community during the winter. Status: Completed. Commission members discussed at its March 11, 2015 meeting to offer a Smores and More event at the Rambling River Park outdoor rinks, but on a different date and to see if the Dakota County Parks Department would be interested in partnering on a Farmington Day being held at Whitetail Woods Regional Park. 2. By August 1st, the Commission will have finalized one possible prioritized outdoor recreational special event to be offered to the community during the winter of 2015-2016. Goal #7: Review and select a new picnic shelter for construction in 2015 for Fair Hills Park. Objectives: 1. By February 1st, the Commission will have approved RFP specifications for a new picnic shelter. Status: Completed. Commission selected shelter design at its January 14, 2015 meeting. 2. By March 15th, the Commission will have reviewed picnic shelter proposals and made a recommendation to the City Council on the purchase and construction of a new picnic shelter. Status: Completed. At its March 11, 2015 meeting Commission members recommended to the City Council that a shelter be purchased from and installed by St. Croix Recreation Company, Inc. in Fair Hills Park. 3. By April 15th, the City Council will have approved the purchase and construction of a new picnic shelter. Status: Completed. City Council approved agreements at its April 6th meeting to purchase and install a shelter in Fair Hills Park. 4. By September 30th, installation of a new picnic shelter in Fair Hills Park will have occurred. Goal #8: Participate in the development of a strategic plan for the Parks and Recreation Department. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, the Commission will have brainstormed ideas for items to include in a three to five year strategic plan. 2. By July 1st, the Commission will have identified the most important items to include in a three to five year strategic plan. 3. By September 1st, the Commission will have reviewed and possibly revised a draft three to five year strategic plan. 4. By December 31st, the Commission will have approved and forwarded to the City Council a recommended three to five year Parks and Recreation strategic plan. Goal #9: Be involved in the development of a community survey instrument’s questions that relate to Parks and Recreation. Objectives: 1. By March 1st, Commission members will have had an opportunity to provide input on questions related to parks and recreation that could be included in the resident survey instrument before it is drafted. Status: Commission members provided a list of possible park and recreation related questions to include in a community survey. 2. By May 1st, Commission members will have reviewed a draft resident survey instrument and provide feedback to staff about the Park and Recreation related questions. Status: Completed. The Commission reviewed at its March 11, 2015 meeting a draft survey instrument and provided feedback to staff on revisions to be made to the park and recreation related questions that were in the survey. 3. By September 1st, Commission members will be presented with the results of the resident survey especially the questions that relate to Parks and Recreation. Status: Completed. Survey results presented at the June 10th meeting. Goal #10: Receive periodic presentations from each of the Parks and Recreation professional staff members about programs, parks, facilities and trails. Objectives: 1. By March 1st, the Commission will have received a presentation by professional staff members of the Department’s 2014 Annual Report. Status: Completed. 2014 Annual Report given by staff at the February 11, 2015 meeting. 2. By May 1st, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of the Schmitz- Maki Arena’s season. Status: Completed. A presentation was made by staff at the April 8th meeting. 3. By August 1st, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first half operations of the Rambling River Center. 4. By October 1st, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of the summer programs offered. 5. By October 1st, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the outdoor pool season. 6. By November 1st, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the summer ice season. 7. By November 1st, the Commission will have received a presentation from staff about maintenance and improvements to parks and trails Goal #11: Explore the lighting of parks and/or trails through solar lighting methods. Objectives: 1. By May 1st, the Commission will have explored styles and estimated costs of installing solar lights in parks and along trails. Status: Completed. Commission members explored a number of different styles and costs associated with installing solar lights in parks. 2. By July 1st, the Commission will have identified a specific style of solar lights for parks and trails. 3. By October 1st, the Commission will have identified and prioritized at least three park and trail areas for lighting including spacing and location within the three parks. 4. By December 31st, the Commission will approve a final solar lighting plan that will be included in the five year Capital Improvement Plan for parks and trails and beginning with the 2017 budget a request will be made to start funding the solar lighting program. 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:2016 Fees and Charges DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND Included in the packet are the City's current 2015 fees and charges, which includes the Park and Recreation Department fees and charges. The Commission is being asked to only review and discuss the current fees to see if there are any fees to possibly revise. No action is being asked to be taken because the Rambling River Center Advisory Board will be discussing Rambling River Center fees and charges for 2016 and will forward a recommendation to the Commission for consideration at its September meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit 2015 City Fees and Charges 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:Discuss Possible Agenda Items for Joint Meeting with Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND I have made contact with a member of the Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission and this members was going to check at their next meeting about having a joint meeting on November 9th. Because their Commission will not meet again until July 13th, I will not know if the meeting will occur on this date. In the meantime, it is beneficial to begin a discussion on any items should be discussed during the joint meeting. 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 Round Table DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND This agenda item is meant for Commission members to share any information it would like or to ask questions about items not on the agenda. 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:Projects Update DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND Staff will share information about the status of the following projects: Hillview Park paved trail• Various park and facility lighting Improvements • Fair Hills Park shelter• Meadowview Park boardwalk• New park signs• 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:September 9, 2015 Agenda Items DATE:July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND The following are tentative items for the September 9, 2015 Commission meeting: 1. Approve 2016 Fees and Charges 2. Arena Financial Plan 3. Solar Lighting in Parks