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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.11.21 Parks and Rec Minutes Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes from the October 11, 2021 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 6:03 p.m. Quorum was present. II Approval of October 11, 2021 Meeting Agenda Moved by Caron and seconded by Putt to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. III. Approval of September 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Putt and seconded by Caron 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. 2022 Parks and Recreation Department Fees Director Omlid reviewed the proposed 2022 department fees and explained the increases for park development, shelter rentals, and ice rental. There was discussion about changing shelter rentals from half-day and full-day rentals to a per hour rate as potentially losing rentals. This will be researched and brought to a future meeting. It was also suggested to offer birthday party packages with an activity (i.e. yoga, puppet wagon). Moved by Caron and seconded by Putt to approve the 2022 parks and recreation department fees and recommend City Council approve the fees. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. B. Narrow List of Submitted Park Names for Fairhill Estate at North Creek Development Discussion took place regarding the submitted park names. Moved by Caron and seconded by Putt to narrow the list of possible of names for the park at Fairhill Estate at North Creek Development to Carriage Park, Sunny Hills Park, and Clearwater Park. APIF. Motion carried. Director Omlid asked about updating the City Property Naming Policy to eliminate the narrowing of the list of possible names to between three and five and then at the next scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting selecting a name. Commission was supportive of this, so the policy will be brought to a future meeting. C. Parks and Recreation Commission Photo With commission member Koss attending the meeting via phone and a vacancy on the commission, it was decided to wait until February 2022 to take the photo. VI. Discussion Items VII. Commission Roundtable Koss: Didn’t have anything to share. Caron: Asked if others had been to Whitetail Park. Liked the nature based climbing structures and thought we should bring into Farmington parks. Use more of the environment and less metal. Crabtree: Asked how many calls and/or emails we received regarding some of the playground equipment at Rambling River Park being removed. Director Omlid stated zero calls and/or emails were received. Also mentioned when she drives by the Tiger Legacy Learning Center (TLLC), the pickleball courts are usually full. Koss asked if Community Education receives any complaints from the neighbors regarding noise. Director Omlid will ask Community Education. Putt: Didn’t have anything to share. VIII. Staff Report/Updates Director Omlid provided information on the following: A. Halloween Walk The Halloween Walk is Friday, October 29, 2021 at Dodge Middle School. It will be held outside behind the school in the bus parking. This is due to COVID-19. B. Farmington Currents Winter Edition The winter edition of Farmington Currents will be in homes by November 24. This edition covers November 24, 2021 – February 10, 2022. C. Flagstaff Meadows Park Two proposals have been submitted to master plan the park. Expecting a third proposal soon. Staff will review and select a consultant. The plan is to start the master planning process this fall. D. Crossing at 206th St. W. / 203rd St. W. and Pilot Knob Road Director Omlid reported she asked the City Engineer and Planning Manager if there had been any discussion regarding a pedestrian crossing at 206th St. W. or 203rd St. W. and there hasn’t been. This area wasn’t addressed in the bike-pedestrian plan either. Commission member Caron asked what she could do to help; was happy to start a petition. It was decided Director Omlid would follow-up with Dakota County. IX. Meeting Agenda Topics The following items were tentatively identified by the Commission for its November 10 meeting agenda: X. Adjournment Moved by Caron and seconded by Putt to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kellee Omlid Parks & Recreation Director and Recording Secretary