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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.09.22 Parks and Rec Minutes Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes from the February 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Members Present: Katharine Caron, Elizabeth Koss, Ashley Crabtree, David McMillen, 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 February 9, 2022 Meeting Agenda Moved by Koss and seconded by Caron to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. III. Introduction of New Parks and Recreation Commission Member David McMillen Introduced himself as the new member of the commission. Other commission members introduced themselves to David. IV. Approval of January 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Putt and seconded by Caron to approve the meeting minutes with no revisions. APIF. Motion carried. V. Presentations A. Public Comments There were no public comments shared at the meeting. VI. Business Items A. Chair and Vice-Chair Elections Chair Crabtree nominated Caron for the chair position and seconded by Putt. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. Newly elected Chair Caron asks if there are any nominations for the vice-chair position. McMillen expressed interest in the vice-chair position and nominated himself. Caron seconded McMillen for the vice-chair position. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. VII. Discussion Items A. Review 2022 Work Plan Progress Chair Caron reviewed the goals and objectives of the 2022 work plan. There was discussion regarding possible stops for Goal #2 Participate in a parks and facilities tour with Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council. Possible stops identified include Jim Bell Park and Preserve, Rambling River Park, Evergreen Knoll Park, Sunny Hills Park, and Mystic Meadows trails. B. Flagstaff Meadows Park Master Plan Director Omlid provided an update on the neighborhood master planning open house on January 22. The turnout was good and an additional 13 people completed the online survey. Commission member Crabtree provided an update on the public engagement recap meeting this morning with city staff and WSB. Commission members preferred the park to be for all ages and include inclusive swings. C. Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan Director Omlid updated the commission on the city staff meeting with HKGi to kick-off the process to develop the park master plan. The first advisory committee meeting, representing different organizations and residents, was held February 3. The parks and recreation survey was posted to Facebook and the city’s website February 3 and to-date 1,900+ have been completed. The survey will be in the Spring Currents which will be delivered to homes by February 14. The deadline to complete the survey is March 6. HKGi will provide two more opportunities for public engagement including a Social PinPoint website where residents can provide comments. VIII. Commission Roundtable Koss: Didn’t have anything to share. Crabtree: Mentioned archery range wasn’t included on the Parks and Recreation Survey. Could use haybales and have participants bring their own targets similar to neighboring communities. Is Evergreen Knoll Park an option or are there other locations in the park system to consider. This is also an option for future programming with archery lessons. Caron: Didn’t have anything to share. Putt: Didn’t have anything to share. McMillen: Asked how much the liquor stores give back to parks and recreation as the liquor stores are hosting a wine tasting tomorrow night (February 10), 6 – 8 p.m. at Farmington Brew Hall. Thanked city council for the reappointment to the parks and recreation commission and looking forward to working with everyone. IX. Staff Report/Updates Director Omlid provided information on the following: A. Outdoor Rinks and Warming Houses The warming houses are scheduled to be open through February 21 weather permitting. Since the warming houses didn’t open until late December, they will remain open through February 27 weather permitting. It has been a good season thus far. B. North Creek Greenway Trail Project Dakota County, in conjunction with the cities of Lakeville and Farmington, hired SRF to complete the final design of the North Creek Greenway trail. The trail will start at 173rd St. W. in Lakeville and will end just past 189th St. W. in Farmington. Sixty-percent design is anticipated to be completed by mid-February. The trail could be built in 2022, but likely will be 2023. C. Spruce Street Reconstruction Spruce Street will be reconstructed this summer or fall. As part of the project, the west parking lot at the Schmitz-Maki Arena will be reconstructed along with the sidewalks, paving a parking lot to the east of the arena, and adding a drop-off lane. In addition, parking lots at Feely Fields and Rambling River Park will be redone. Commission members asked about the Highway 3 / County Road 66 project. Director Omlid will get more information and provide an update in March. A question was asked regarding the status of the playground equipment at Rambling River Park. Director Omlid responded staff will hopefully be presenting to City Council in March the recommended projects to fund with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. X. Meeting Agenda Topics The following items were tentatively identified by the Commission for its March 9 meeting agenda: 1. Hwy 3 / County Rd 66 Roundabout Project 2. Spruce Street Reconstruction XI. Adjournment Moved by Koss and seconded by Putt to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kellee Omlid Parks & Recreation Director and Recording Secretary