HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.08.21 Parks and Rec Packet
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Farmington C ity H all
430 T hird Street
Farmington, M N 55024
PA R K S A ND R E C R E AT I O N R E G U L A R M E E T I N G A G E N DA
September 8, 2021
7:00 PM
1.C all M eeng to O rder
2.A pprove M eeng A genda
3.A pprove M eeng M inutes
(a)A pprove J uly 14, 2021 Meeng M inutes
4.P resentaons
(a)P ublic C omments
(b)I ntroducon of New Parks and Recreaon Commission M ember
(c)Rambling River Center O peraons Report
5.B usiness I tems
(a)Meeng with Empire Tow ns hip’s Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion
(b)Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion P hotos
6.D iscussion I tems
(a)Review Parks and Facilies Tour w ith Rambling River Center A dvisory Board and C ity
Council
(b)Review 2021 Work P lan P rogress
7.C ommission Roundtable
(a)Round Table Format
8.S taff Report/Updates
(a)I nformaonal Updates
9.M eeng A genda Topics
(a)Pos s ible I tems for November 10, 2021 Meeng A genda
10.A djournment
"The F armington Parks and Recreaon A dvisory C ommission's mission is to advise and make
recommendaons to the F armington C ity C ouncil concerning the comprehensive planning of the C ity
parks, trails, open space, recreaon facilies and recreaon programs."
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:A pprove J uly 14, 2021 Meeng M inutes
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
A'ached are the dra) minutes from the Park and Recreaon C ommis s ion’s July 14, 2021 meeng.
Commission members are as ked to review the minutes and provide any correcons or addions that are
needed at the meeng.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material Draft July 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes from the July 14, 2021 Regular Meeting
Members Present: Katharine Caron, Elizabeth Koss, and Ashley Crabtree
Members Absent: Laurie Suchanek
Other’s Present: Parks & Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Parks & Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire
I. Call Meeting to Oder
Chair Crabtree called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present.
II Approval of July 14, 2021 Meeting Agenda
Moved by Caron and seconded by Koss to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF).
Motion carried.
III. Approval of June 23, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by Caron 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.
B. Schmitz-Maki Arena’s Seasonal Reports
Parks & Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire shared information about the 2020-2021 winter ice
season and 2021 spring turf and event rental season.
Parks & Facilities Supervisor Pire left the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
V. Business Items
A. Revised Parks and Facilities Tour Schedule
The revised parks and facilities tour schedule with the Rambling River Center Advisory Board
and City Council was presented. Evergreen Knoll Park and Prairie Pines Park were dropped from
the schedule and the times were adjusted to reflect these changes. Moved by Koss and
seconded by Caron to approve the revised parks and facilities tour schedule. APIF. Motion
carried.
B. 2022 – 2026 Park Improvement Fund CIP
Director Omlid provided an overview of the draft 2022 – 2026 Park Improvement Fund CIP.
There was much discussion regarding Rambling River Park and making improvements there
including new playground equipment. The monies to replace the fencing at Rambling River
Fields are, at this time, place holders and can be pushed back or removed depending on
continuation of the adult softball program. A question regarding sign advertising on the field
fences was asked. Director Omlid said she will check with the Planning Manager to see if it
would be permitted with the city’s sign code. Discussion took place regarding Depot Way Arts
Park and applying for an arts grant to incorporate additional pieces to generate more traffic to
the park. Moved by Caron to approve the 2022 – 2026 Park Improvement Fund CIP, seconded
by Koss. APIF. Motion carried.
C. Naming Contest Fairhill Estate at North Creek Development Neighborhood Park
Director Omlid provided an update on the phone conversation she had with the developer’s
(M/I Homes) contact regarding the park naming contest. The only names and mailing addresses
they could provide to us are those who have closed on their homes as it is public information.
M/I Homes suggested to have the naming contest in conjunction with a “meet your neighbors”
event in the development. City staff, council members, and parks and recreation commission
members would be invited to attend. Moved by Koss and seconded by Caron to change the
format of the naming contest from a mailed questionnaire to holding it as part of an event in the
neighborhood. APIF. Motion carried.
VI. Discussion Items
A. Meeting with Empire Township’s Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission identified their preferred date, Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m., for a
meeting with Empire Township’s Parks and Recreation Commission. The back-up date is
Monday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. Agenda items included (1) park and facility improvements
since 2019, (2) future park and facility improvements, and (3) Stezel Fields usage and league
numbers. Discussion took place if a regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be
held prior, a different day in October, or not at all. Consensus was to decide at the September
meeting. Director Omlid will email the proposed dates and agenda topics to the Chair of the
Empire Township’s Parks and Recreation Commission for feedback.
B. Review 2021 Work Plan Progress
Chair Crabtree reviewed the 2021 work plan goals and objectives. There was discussion
regarding Goal #7, Promote and encourage volunteerism in the Parks and Recreation
Department. It was suggested to discuss at the September or October meeting how to get more
of the parks adopted. The process and timeline to complete a master plan for Flagstaff Meadow
Park will be identified later this fall.
C. Community Survey
Director Omlid provided an update on the community survey including timing and format. The
survey will be available to be completed online (Office 365 survey) and paper (Farmington
Currents). The winter edition of the Currents will be in mailboxes approximately November 24,
2021 and spring edition February 12, 2022. There was discussion regarding should the survey be
done in November or February. There was concern about February as after the holidays and
people might be broke. There might also be benefit of doing it after the new year. Director
Omlid will have conversation with a consultant regarding the best time to survey residents. It
was also brought up to use the Next Door app. Director Omlid will check on this too.
VII. Commission Roundtable
Koss: Didn’t have anything to share.
Caron: Didn’t have anything to share.
Crabtree: Inquired about when the School District will be holding their next referendum. They are
thinking 2024 or 2025.
VIII. Staff Report/Updates
Director Omlid provided information on the following:
A. Pickle Ball Courts
The tennis court surface at Rambling River Park needs to be removed and a new surface
installed. Quotes are being sought for the project. Additional funding will be needed, so
hopefully can identify money and complete in 2022. Commission asked about warranty for the
product. Director Omlid will inquire about surfacing warranties.
B. Farmington Currents Fall Edition
The Farmington Currents fall edition will be delivered to homes by the USPS by August 2.
C. Music in the Park
The next concert is Wednesday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Rambling River Park. The Teddy Bear
Band is performing.
D. Movie in the Park
Croods – The New Age will be shown Friday, July 30 at dusk (approximately 8:40 p.m.) at Lake
Julia Park. Kids Dance will be performing prior to the movie starting at 7:00 p.m. The event is
sponsored by Meadowview Orthodontics and the VFW.
E. Dew Days
Dew Days will be held Saturday, September 18. There will be a number of activities including
Kiss the Pig, music, and food trucks. Parks & Recreation will also be showing a movie in the
park. Trolls World Tour will be shown at dusk (approximately 7:30 p.m.) at Rambling River Park.
IX. Meeting Agenda Topics
The following items were tentatively identified by the Commission for its September 8 meeting agenda:
1. Community Survey
2. Park Name Fairhill Estate at North Creek Development
X. Adjournment
Moved by Koss and seconded by Caron to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion Carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellee Omlid
Parks & Recreation Director and Recording Secretary
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:P ublic C omments
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
This agenda item allows the public to s peak to C ommis s ion Members about any item that is not on the
agenda. W hen s peaking to the C ommis s ion it must be in a respec(ul and non-threatening manner.
A nyone w is hing to provide public comments mus t provide their name and addres s for the record. P ublic
comments shall not exceed five minutes.
The C ommis s ion w ill not res pond to the comments and a formal wri/en response w ill be sent prior to the
next C ommis s ion meeng to the pers on w ho made the public comments. Under no circumstances will
any formal acon be taken on the public comments that are provided to the Commission.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:I ntroducon of New Parks and Recreaon Commission M ember
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
D ue to a resignaon on the Parks and Recreaon Commission, the city s olicited applicaons from
res idents for appointment on the commis s ion. I nterview s w ere conducted w ith Mayor H oyt and D irector
O mlid. A ,er a thorough review of interviews, an appointment is made by the C ity C ouncil.
City Council will be approving Katherine (Kae) P u/ at its S eptember 7, 2021 meeng as the newes t
commis s ion member. Kae’s term w ill be five months ending on January 31, 2022. This will be the firs t
commis s ion meeng for Kae, s o introducons are in order during the firs t part of the meeng. Kae w ill
introduce hers elf as w ill exisng commission members .
P lease note this is shown under presentaons , but will occur immediately a,er the meeng is called to
order. The meeng agenda does not allow to add the introducon of Kae immediately a,er the call
meeng to order.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Rambling River Center O peraons Report
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
Recreaon S upervis or M is s ie Kohlbeck will be in a%endance to pres ent informaon on Rambling River
Center operaons and programs .
I ncluded in the meeng packet is a summary report for the Rambling River C enter. The Rambling River
Center w as closed s tarng March 17, 2020 due to the C O V I D -19 pandemic. P rograms resumed
outdoors J uly 6, 2020 and a few programs came back into the building O ctober 6, 2020. I n November
2020, the building was again shutdown and reopened January 11, 2021 w ith just a few programs .
P rograms w ere gradually added back and by A ugust 2021 all w ere offered including trips.
Membership numbers in 2017 and 2018 were tracked as the number s old each month. Beginning in
2019, members hip numbers were tracked by how many current members in that month.
Commission members are as ked to review the informaon, listen to the presentaon, and ask any
quesons they have.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material RRC Information
2021 Rambling River Center Eight Months Report
Program Participation
Month 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
January 222 1,992 1,128 1,280 1,058
February 20 1,001 1,104 1,293 1,217
March 554 764 2,050 1,403 1,362
April 1,169 CLOSED 1,592 1,384 1,829
May 481 CLOSED 2,292 1,470 1,369
June 903 CLOSED 1,921 1,360 1,200
July 907 80 outside 1,573 1,342 1,188
August 976 128 outside 1,498 1,340 1,253
Totals 5,232 3,965 13,158 10,872 10,476
Rentals
Month 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
January 8 15 12 24 26
February 8 16 20 24 20
March 9 8 25 26 26
April 8 CLOSED 19 23 55
May 6 CLOSED 24 31 32
June 7 CLOSED 19 28 29
July 9 0 17 17 17
August 8 0 15 20 21
Totals 63 39 151 193 226
Memberships
Month 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
January 235 254 411 148 176
February 223 249 331 45 36
March 245 282 327 45 53
April 252 CLOSED 316 24 25
May 275 CLOSED 314 17 14
June 296 CLOSED 315 12 5
July 336 0 388 18 21
August 317 0 346 24 17
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Meeng with Empire Tow ns hip’s Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
The Parks and Recreaon Commission has met w ith Empire Township’s Parks and Recreaon
Commission on every other year basis. At its J uly 14, 2021, C ommis s ion idenfied the preferred and
back-up date to hold a joint meeng w ith Empire Township’s Parks and Recreaon Commission.
Wednesday, O ctober 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. was preferred and M onday, O ctober 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
w as the back-up date. Commission als o idenfied the follow ing possible agenda topics :
Park and trail improvements s ince 2019
F uture park and trail improvements
S telzel fields usage and league numbers
Parks and Recreaon D irector O mlid follow ed-up with the Chair of the Empire Township’s Parks and
Recreaon C ommis s ion a7er the July 14, 2021 meeng. Empire Tow ns hip’s Parks and Recreaon
Commission selected Monday, O ctober 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. for the joint meeng. They also idenfied
the following pos s ible agenda topic:
Current program partnerships/collaboraons
A9ached is the dra7 O ctober 11, 2021 meeng agenda. I f the C ommis s ion is s ll agreeable to the date of
Monday, O ctober 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at Farmington C ity H all for the joint meeng with Empire
Tow ns hip’s Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion and has no revisions to the agenda, the Commission should
formally adopt it.
Empire Township’s Parks and Recreaon Commission approved the dra7 agenda at its A ugus t 23, 2021
meeng.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material Draft October, 11, 2021 Meeting Agenda
Empire Township Parks and Recreation Commission and
City of Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
7:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2021
Farmington City Hall
AGENDA
I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Introductions
III. Discussion Items
A. Recent Park Improvement Project(s)
B. Recent Trail Improvement Project(s)
C. Future Park Improvement Project(s)
D. Future Trail Improvement Project(s)
E. Current Program Partnerships/Collaborations
F. Stelzel Fields Usage and League Numbers
G. New Residential/Commercial Developments
H. Recreation Program and Event Information
I. Music/Entertainment in the Park Information
J. Future Collaborations/Partnerships
K. Empire Township Celebration Highlights
L. Farmington Dew Days
M. Miscellaneous/Other
IV. Adjournment
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion P hotos
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
At the A pril 14, 2021 meeng, it w as decided, becaus e of the C O V I D -19 pandemic, to take individual
photos of commis s ion members. The individual photos would then be posted on the commission’s page
on the city ’s webs ite. To date, photos have been taken of Caron, Crabtree, and S uchanek.
T his means at the September 8 meeng individual photos of Koss and Pu0 will need to be taken. However, if
the commission is comfortable with and prefers a group photo they can proceed in this manner instead. O nce
the photo(s) are taken, they will be emailed to C ommunicaon Specialist L auren Siebenaler to post to the
commission’s page on the city ’s website.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Review Parks and Facilies Tour w ith Rambling River Center A dvisory Board and
City Council
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
The C ommis s ion, Rambling River C enter A dvis ory Board, and C ity C ouncil had a parks and facilies tour
on Wednesday, A ugus t 11. C ommis s ion members should be prepared to discuss the parks and facilies
s chedule and locaons. Following the discussion, s ome general guidelines s hould be provided for future
tours with the Rambling River Center A dvisory Board and C ity C ouncil to keep it beneficial for all three
groups .
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Review 2021 Work P lan P rogress
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
The C ommis s ion’s updated 2021 w ork plan is included in the meeng packet. S hown in bold red are
w ork plan items completed either at or since the las t Commission meeng held on J uly 14, 2021. I tems
that are in bold black have been completed.
Commission members s hould be prepared to review the work plan to idenfy any other addional items
that have been completed and then discuss other work plan items it w ould like to work on at future
meengs.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material 2021 Work Plan
FARMINGTON PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
2021 WORK PLAN
Goal #1: Provide to the City Council a recommended 2022-2026 capital improvement plan for
the park improvement fund.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the Commission will have discussed and identified a preliminary list of five-year
capital improvement projects for the park improvement fund that will include a list of parks,
costs and schedule to be completed in the years 2022 to 2026.
Status: Completed. A discussion occurred at the July 14, 2021 meeting.
2. By June 1, the Commission will finalize the five-year capital improvement projects for the years
2022-2026 and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval.
Status: Completed. The Commission recommended to the City Council approval of a five-
year CIP for the park improvement fund for the years 2022-2026.
3. By December 31, the improvement projects recommended for funding from 2022-2026 will be
included in the City Council’s approved 2022 final budget.
Goal #2: Participate in a parks and facilities tour with the Rambling River Center Advisory
Board and City Council.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the Commission, Advisory Board and City Council will have identified a date to
have a tour.
Status: Completed. August 11, 2021 date has been set.
2. By May 1, a draft list of parks and facilities to tour will be reviewed by the Commission.
Status: Completed. A draft list was completed at the February 10 meeting.
3. By June 1, a final list of parks and facilities to tour will be approved by the Commission.
Status: Completed. A final list was approved at the March 10 meeting.
4. By October 1, a parks and facilities tour will have occurred.
Status: Completed. A parks and facilities tour occurred with the Rambling River Center
Advisory Board and City Council on August 11, 2021.
Goal #3: Meet in a work session setting with the City Council at least once in 2021.
Objectives:
1. By April 1st, the Commission will have identified a date to meet with the City Council in a work
session setting and will identify possible agenda topics for discussion during the meeting.
Status: Completed. Discussion occurred at the March 10 meeting. April 5 and May 3 dates
were discussed to meet with the city council in a work session setting. City Council identified
a meeting should occur on May 3.
2. By September 1st, the Commission will have had a work session with the City Council and
discussed during the workshop the agenda topics identified.
Status: Completed. A work session was held May 3.
Goal #4: Work with the developer to name the neighborhood park in the Fairhill Estate at North
Creek development.
Objectives:
1. By June1, the Commission will assess the progress being made in the build out of the
development, and if 50% or more of the development has been built out, the Commission will
move forward with determining how it wishes to work with the residents in the development to
name the park.
Status: Completed. The Commission decided to have a contest to name the park with only
those living or building in the development eligible to participate.
2. By September 1, the Commission will have implemented the preferred method for selecting a
name for the park.
Status: Completed. A survey was emailed to those living or building in the development.
Park name submissions are due by September 15, 2021.
3. By November 1, the Commission will consider park names and select one preferred name for
the park and forward the recommended name for the park to the City Council for
consideration.
4. By December 31, the city council will approve the name of the neighborhood park in the
development.
Goal #5: Receive periodic presentations from each of the parks and recreation department’s
professional staff members about programs, parks, facilities and trails.
Objectives:
1. By May 1, the Commission will have received a presentation by professional staff members of
the Department’s 2020 Annual Report.
Status: Completed. An annual report was presented at the March 10 meeting.
2. By June1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of
the Schmitz-Maki Arena’s winter ice season.
Status: Completed. Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire gave a presentation on the
winter ice season and spring turf season at the July 14, 2021 meeting.
3. By August 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first half
operations of the Rambling River Center.
4. By October 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results
of the summer programs offered.
5. By November 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the
spring turf season and summer ice season.
6. By November 1, the Commission will have received a presentation from staff about
maintenance and improvements to parks and trails.
Goal #6: Identify Bike Pedestrian Plan priorities to accomplish in 2021.
Objectives:
1. By March 31, the Commission will review the priorities identified in the Bike Pedestrian Plan.
Status: Completed. The Commission decided to delay taking on any more bike pedestrian
plan priorities until the two priorities from 2020 are completed.
2. By June 1, the Commission will have developed and approved a list of priorities to work on and
complete in 2021.
Status: Completed. Two priorities were identified. One was the completion of a trail on the
west side of MN TH 3 from 205th Street to Willow Street. The second was to install
pedestrian crosswalk signs in the roundabouts on MN TH 3 and CSAH 64 (195th Street).
3. By December 31, Commission members will have worked with staff to accomplish the Bike
Pedestrian Plan priorities it identified to complete.
Goal #7: Promote and encourage volunteerism in the Parks and Recreation Department.
Objectives:
1. By July 1, the Commission will have reviewed the volunteer opportunities available to the
public and determined if there are other volunteer opportunities to offer to the public.
Status: Completed. The Commission discussed the volunteer opportunities and publishing
them in the Farmington Currents. Further discussion needs to be had on how to get more of
the parks adopted.
2. By August 31, the Commission will have discussed different ways and opportunities to continue
to promote volunteerism in the parks and recreation department.
3. By October 31, volunteer opportunities in the parks and recreation department will be
promoted.
Goal #8: Provide community survey input, if a survey is approved by the City Council.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the Commission will have discussed and identified questions related to parks and
recreation to be included in a possible community survey.
2. By May 1, Commission members will have reviewed a draft resident survey instrument and
provide feedback to staff about the park and recreation related questions.
3. By September 1st, Commission members will have seen the results of the resident survey
especially the questions that relate to parks and recreation.
Goal #9: Receive public input and then make a recommendation concerning providing pickle
ball courts in a city park.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Commission will discuss if it desires to provide pickle ball courts in one of the
city’s developed parks, or in one of the city’s undeveloped parks.
Status: Completed. The commission determined it would like to have four pickle ball courts
replace one of the tennis courts at Rambling River Park in order to allow one tennis court to
be lit and four pickle ball courts to be lit. This will be discussed with the city council at the
May 3 work session.
2. After receiving community input, and if the Commission decides to provide pickle ball courts in
one of the city’s developed parks, then by May 1 the park will be identified and a
recommendation will be forwarded to the city council to approve the project.
3. By June 1, the city council will have approved the recommendation by the Commission to
provide a pickle ball court in one of the city’s developed parks.
4. If the city council approves providing a pickle ball court in an existing developed park, then by
July 15, quotes will be received from contractors to provide a pickle ball court in the park
identified.
5. By October 1, the pickle ball court project will be completed.
Goal #10: Begin the process in 2021 to complete a master plan for Flagstaff Meadow Park in
2022.
Objectives:
1. By June 1, discuss a 2022 timeline for completing a master plan for Flagstaff Meadow Park.
2. By August 1, approve a timeline to complete the master plan.
3. By October 1, complete a request for proposal process to hire a consulting firm to lead the
master planning process for Flagstaff Meadow Park.
4. By December 31, have the City Council approve hiring a consulting firm to complete a master
plan for Flagstaff Meadow Park in 2022
Goal #11: Continue to build and strengthen relationships with Empire Township’s Park and
Recreation Commission (ETPRC).
Objectives:
1. By May 1, discuss having a joint meeting with ETPRC, and if the Commission desires to have a
meeting, then determine some possible dates for the meeting.
Status: Completed. October 11 and 13 were identified as possible meeting dates.
2. If the Commission decides to have a meeting with ERPRC, then by July 1, a date will have been
set for the meeting.
3. By September 1, discuss and formulate a list of discussion topics for a joint meeting agenda
with ETPRC.
4. By December 1, a meeting will have been held with ETPRC.
Goal #12: Participate in the Park and Recreation Director hiring process.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, the Commission will have selected two of its members to participate in the
hiring process.
Status: Completed. Chair Crabtree and commission member Suchanek were selected to
represent the commission during the hiring process.
2. By February 15, the City Administrator will be informed about the two members who are
interested in participating in the hiring process.
Status: Completed. City Administrator was informed about the two commission members
interested in participating in the hiring process.
3. By March 15, two Commission members will have participated in the interview process and
given input on who the city should hire.
Status: Completed. Chair Crabtree participated in the interview process by listening to
candidate presentations during the final round of interviews.
4. By April 1, a decision will have been made about the hiring of the park and recreation director
position.
Status: Completed. Kellee Omlid was hired as the Parks and Recreation Director at the
April 19, 2021 City Council meeting.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Round Table Format
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
The round table agenda item allows C ommis s ion Members to share informaon or as k staff about items
not on the agenda. No formal decisions are made during this agenda item.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:I nformaonal Updates
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
The agenda item is an opportunity for staff to provide informaonal updates to C ommis s ion members.
These items are informaonal only and no formal decis ion can be made during this agenda item.
S taff w ill provide an update during the meeng about the follow ing:
1. Naming Contes t Fairhill Estate at North Creek D evelopment Neighborhood Park
2. D ew D ays
3. P ickle Ball C ourts
4. Rambling River Park
5. S ign C ode and A dvers ing on Ball F ields
6. F lags taff Meadow Park
7. Community S urvey
8. Yoga in the Park
9. V ita A9va D evelopment
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Pos s ible I tems for November 10, 2021 Meeng A genda
DATE:S eptember 8, 2021
B A C KG R O U N D
The following are possible topics s taff has idenfied for C ommis s ion to cons ider for its November 10,
2021 meeng agenda:
S ummer P rograms , Facilies, and Parks report
F lags taff Meadows Park mas ter plan
Review joint meeng with Empire Tow ns hip’s Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion
2022 preliminary budget update
Review 2021 work plan
2022 w ork plan ideas
Commission members s hould come prepared to idenfy other pos s ible topics for the November 10, 2021
meeng agenda.