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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.13.22 Parks and Rec Minutes Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes from the July 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Members Present: Katharine Caron, Elizabeth Koss, Ashley Crabtree, Katie Putt, and David McMillen Members Absent: Other’s Present: Parks & Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Erik Bird I. Call Meeting to Oder Chair Caron called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present. II. Approval of July 13, 2022 Meeting Agenda Director Omlid suggested to move (a) Approve Flagstaff Meadows Park Master Plan to the first business item as a neighbor was in attendance. Moved by McMillen and seconded by Putt to approve the meeting agenda with the aforementioned change. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. III. Approval of June 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Crabtree and seconded by Putt 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. Parks and Facilities Tour Schedule with the Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council Director Omlid provided an overview of the parks and facilities tour schedule for August 3 at 6:00 p.m. There are less stops this year to allow for more time at each location. Moved by Koss to approve the parks and facilities schedule and locations, seconded by Crabtree. APIF. Motion carried. B. Meeting with Empire Township’s Parks and Recreation Commission There was discussion regarding the agenda for the joint meeting as it is lengthy. It was suggested to get a list of the commission members for both entities. Empire Township’s Parks and Recreation Commission approved October 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Empire Town Hall for the joint meeting. Moved by Crabtree to approve October 10 at 7:00 p.m. as the date for the joint meeting with Empire Township Parks and Recreation Commission, seconded by Putt. APIF. Motion carried. C. Approve Flagstaff Meadows Park Master Plan Director Omlid provided an overview of the updated draft park master plan for Flagstaff Meadows Park. The changes discussed at the last commission meeting including a traditional playground instead of a nature playground, moving the dog waste station to the other side of the trail, and pushing the monument sign back were all incorporated. Director Omlid mentioned one email was received thanking staff and commission for the changes to the plan and everything looked awesome. Erik Bird thought the plan looked great and asked the timing of building the park and what the “existing pre-treatment area is”. Director Omlid stated the goal is to build the park in spring 2023, but will depend on availability of playground equipment and other site furnishings. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for playground equipment will be sent to playground vendors in the fall. The existing pre-treatment area is for the stormwater pond and not part of the park. Moved by McMillen to approve the Flagstaff Meadows Park draft master plan and recommend city council to approve, seconded by Koss. APIF. Motion carried. VI. Discussion Items A. Bike Pedestrian Plan Priorities Director Omlid provided an overview of the bike plan priorities that were submitted to Dakota County to be included in their 2023 – 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Historically, the City of Farmington hasn’t requested much to be included in the county’s CIP. There was discussion regarding completing some of the education priorities such as a bike rodeo. Perhaps offering the bike rodeo in May with the police department open house. Chill with a Cop was last night at Chill Ice Cream and the line was down the block. B. Review 2022 Work Plan Progress Chair Caron reviewed the goals and objectives of the 2022 work plan. The Schmitz-Maki Arena 2021-2022 winter season and 2022 spring turf season was reviewed at the June commission meeting. VII. Commission Roundtable Koss: Asked about new parks in new housing developments and how it works. Director Omlid explained how park dedication and park development fees work. Said parks never looked better, flowers look great, and is proud of our parks. Crabtree: Didn’t have anything to share. Caron: Didn’t have anything to share. Putt: Said loving all the parks and recreation activities her family is participating in including geocaching, soccer, t-ball, and story time in the park. McMillen: Didn’t have anything to share. VIII. Staff Report/Updates Director Omlid provided information on the following: A. Food Truck Event with Empire Parks and Recreation Commission The fall food truck event with Empire Parks and Recreation Commission is Friday, September 9 at Stelzel Fields in Empire. Commission member Crabtree is securing the food trucks. At this point, four trucks are confirmed and four declined. B. Music and Movies in the Park Music in the Park is July 27 as part of Party in the Park. The Roe Family Singers will be performing at 7:00 p.m. The Avengers will be shown at dusk on July 29 at Lake Julia Park. C. Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan and Park Facilities Maintenance and Replacement Schedule Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire and Director Omlid met with HKGi last Friday to review the parks inventory. HKGi is still compiling the parks facilities maintenance and replacement schedule and updating the Jim Bell Park and Preserve master plan. D. Recreation Supervisor Position Ryan Hayes resigned his position as Recreation Supervisor in late June. Phone interviews were held today with onsite interviews scheduled for July 27. E. Safe Routes to School Plan for Boeckman Middle School The kick-off meeting for the safe routes to school plan for Boeckman Middle School is scheduled for Friday, July 29. F. Rambling River Center 40th Anniversary Celebration The Rambling River Center is celebrating 40 years this year. An anniversary party will be held Thursday, September 22 with a classic hog roast and entertainment (social starting at 11:00 a.m. and luncheon at noon). The commission is invited but wanted to let you know to save date. IX. Meeting Agenda Topics The following items were tentatively identified by the Commission for its September 14 meeting agenda: 1. X. Adjournment Moved by Koss and seconded by Putt to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kellee Omlid Parks & Recreation Director and Recording Secretary