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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.12.22 Parks and Rec Minutes Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes from the January 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Members Present: Katharine Caron, Elizabeth Koss, Ashley Crabtree, and Katie Putt Members Absent: Other’s Present: Parks & Recreation Director Kellee Omlid I. Call Meeting to Oder Chair Crabtree called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present. II Approval of January 12, 2022 Meeting Agenda Moved by Caron and seconded by Koss to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. III. Approval of December 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Putt and seconded by Koss to approve the meeting minutes with no revisions. APIF. Motion carried. IV. Presentations A. Public Comments There were no public comments shared at the meeting. V. Business Items A. Approve 2022 Work Plan Director Omlid reviewed the final 2022 work plan. There were no proposed changes to the presented plan. Moved by Caron and seconded by Putt to approve the 2022 Work Plan. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. B. Flagstaff Meadows Park Master Planning Task Force Member Update Director Omlid updated the commission that Commissioner Caron was no longer available for daytime meetings. The kick-off meeting for the Flagstaff Meadows Park master plan was planned for a morning that Commissioner Putt, the alternate, wasn’t available. Staff contacted Commissioner Crabtree who was available for the meeting. Discussion took place regarding which commissioner should be the task force member and alternate. Moved by Koss and seconded by Caron for Crabtree to be the task force member and Putt to be the alternate for the Flagstaff Meadows Park master plan. APIF. Motion carried. VI. Discussion Items A. Discussion Chair and Vice-Chair Elections During February Meeting Director Omlid provided an overview on the upcoming chair and vice-chair elections. Putt asked what the roles of the chair and vice-chair are. The role of the chair is to run the meeting and work with staff to create the agenda and vice-chair is to assume the duties of the chair in their absence. Caron expressed interest in being the chair or vice-chair. Putt mentioned she would be open to either position as well. If no one is interested, Crabtree is open to being chair again but thought good for someone else to have opportunity. B. Parks and Facilities Tour with Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council Discussion took place regarding the date and time of the parks and facilities tour with the Rambling River Center Advisory Board (RRCAB) and city council. Commission identified Wednesday, July 27 and August 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. as potential dates. Director Omlid will check with RRCAB and city council. C. Jim Bell Park and Preserve Resident Survey Questions Commission provided feedback on the draft Jim Bell Park and Preserve resident survey. It was suggested to add guardian in the question “Are you a parent of children under the age of 18?”. It was recommended to add reasons why respondents wouldn’t support a bond levy to pay to fund the development of the park. VII. Commission Roundtable Koss: Mentioned the trails are in really good shape and wanted to thank staff. Asked about a video from three or four years ago reminding residents to shovel their sidewalks. She was walking at Prairie Waterway and there was a dad and his son and daughter shoveling snow off the basketball courts. Liked seeing residents using the park system in the winter. Crabtree: Didn’t have anything to share. Caron: Didn’t have anything to share. Putt: Didn’t have anything to share. VIII. Staff Report/Updates Director Omlid provided information on the following: A. Flagstaff Meadows Park Master Plan Chair Crabtree provided an update on the city kick-off meeting with the consultant, WSB. The master planning open house is Saturday, January 22, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Flagstaff Meadows Park. If weather is inclement, the open house will be moved to the lobby of city hall. A decision will be made a few days prior. B. Outdoor Rinks and Warming Houses Director Omlid mentioned the outdoor rinks and warming houses are open. Warming houses are located at Rambling River Park and Distad Park. There is a pleasure rink at Farmington Elementary School as well. C. Minnesota Energy Resources Community Grant Parks and Recreation received a $5,400 community grant from Minnesota Energy Resources. The money will be put towards the new playground at Rambling River Park. D. Safe Routes to School Planning Assistance Grant The School District applied for a Safe Routes to School Planning Assistance Grant for Boeckman Middle School. The city and Dakota County wrote letters of support for the grant. If awarded, the grant will look at crossings on Denmark Avenue and Spruce Street and make recommendations to improve safety. IX. Meeting Agenda Topics The following items were tentatively identified by the Commission for its February 9 meeting agenda: 1. Commission photo to be held in March X. Adjournment Moved by Putt and seconded by Caron to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kellee Omlid Parks & Recreation Director and Recording Secretary