HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.10.24 Parks and Rec Packet
Meeting Location:
Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
7:00 PM
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES
3.1. March 13, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Agenda Item: March 13, 2024 Meeting Minutes - Pdf
3 - 7
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Public Comments
Agenda Item: Public Comments - Pdf
8
4.2. Schmitz-Maki Arena’s Seasonal Report
Agenda Item: Schmitz-Maki Arena’s Seasonal Report - Pdf
9 - 10
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Park Tour with City of Empire’s Parks and Recreation Commission
Agenda Item: Park Tour with City of Empire’s Parks and Recreation
Commission - Pdf
11
6.2. Food Truck Events with City of Empire's Parks and Recreation
Commission
Agenda Item: Food Truck Events with City of Empire's Parks and
Recreation Commission - Pdf
12 - 13
6.3. City Council Work Session
Agenda Item: City Council Work Session - Pdf
14
6.4. 2024 Work Plan Progress
Agenda Item: 2024 Work Plan Progress - Pdf
15 - 19
7. COMMISSION ROUNDTABLE
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7.1. Round Table Format
Agenda Item: Round Table Format - Pdf
20
8. STAFF REPORT/UPDATES
Informational Updates
Agenda Item: Informational Updates - Pdf
21
9. MEETING AGENDA TOPICS
Possible Items for May 8, 2024 Meeting Agenda
Agenda Item: Possible Items for May 8, 2024 Meeting Agenda - Pdf
22
10. ADJOURN
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: March 13, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 10 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Attached are the draft minutes from the parks and recreation commission’s March 13, 2024
meeting. Commission members are asked to review the minutes and provide any corrections or
additions that are needed at the meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
March 13, 2024 PRC Meeting Minutes
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Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes from the March 13, 2024 Regular Meeting
Members Present: Megan Merricks, Cody Fishman, and David McMillen
Members Absent: Katharine Caron and Katie Putt
Other’s Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire,
Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck, and Recreation Supervisor Emilee Shearer
I. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Fishman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present.
II. Approval of March 13, 2024 Meeting Agenda
Moved by McMillen and seconded by Merricks to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor
(APIF). Motion carried.
III. Approval of February 14, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by Merricks and seconded by Fishman 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. Parks and Recreation Department 2023 Annual Report
Director Omlid, Parks and Facilities Supervisor Pire, Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck, and
Recreation Supervisor Shearer presented the 2023 annual report and goals for 2024. This
included information from the Schmitz-Maki Arena, Facility Maintenance, Parks Maintenance,
Recreation, Community Partners, Rambling River Center, 2024 Goals, and Board and
Commission. The commission thanked staff for putting the report together and presenting it.
Commission also thanked staffed for all their hard work. Staff asked if there were any
suggestions to improve the presentation or things missing as presenting it to city council at their
meeting Monday. A recommendation was to add a slide for Dew Days as the city and Parks and
Recreation Department are a partner and offer events for the celebration; also include the
number of volunteers.
V. Business Items
VI. Discussion Items
A. Tobacco-Free Parks Policy
Director Omlid reviewed Dakota County’s Ordinance 107 Section 3.3 regarding Smoking and
Electronic Delivery Device use. The County is currently looking at updating the language
including possibly removing the misdemeanor that is attached to the ordinance. The
Commission reviewed and confirmed the discussion from the February 14, 2024 parks and
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recreation commission meeting. The commission agreed parks and trails excluding parking lots
should always be tobacco-free. Director Omlid asked about city facilities including the Rambling
River Center and Schmitz-Maki Arena. The Rambling River Center has groups who have rented
the facility since the opening of the Center; they have members who smoke. We would hate to
lose them if we moved to a tobacco-free policy. There have been zero issues and they dispose
of their cigarette butts in the plastic smoker’s receptacle outside. The consensus from
commission was to leave city facilities out of the tobacco-free policy to maintain relationships
with user groups and we aren’t having any problems with smokers at the facilities. We need to
make sure we have a visible receptacle for disposal of butts. Director Omlid will bring a draft
tobacco-free park policy to a future meeting for feedback.
B. Parks and Facilities Tour with Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council
Director Omlid provided an overview of the park tour with the Rambling River Center Advisory
Board and City Council. Last year the tour was on August 30 from 6-8 p.m. Feedback from one
Advisory Board member was to push the tour to September when it might be cooler. The
concern with moving later in the fall is the sunset. There was discussion that if the tour was
moved to September would need to move the start time to 5:30 p.m., which might be hard for
those working. The commission identified Wednesday, August 28 from 6-8 p.m. for the tour.
Initial suggestions for tour stops include the Schmitz-Maki Arena, Flagstaff Meadows Park,
Rambling River Park to see the new playground equipment, and through Jim Bell Park and
Preserve to see the progress of the removal of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) trees and buckthorn.
Commission will have another discussion regarding tour stops at a future meeting.
C. Bike Pedestrian Plan Priorities
Director Omlid provided an overview of the Bike Pedestrian Plan (Plan) priorities that were
recently completed and ones currently in progress. Educational Programs including the
upcoming bicycle helmet campaign / bike rodeo with the Parks and Recreation and Police
Departments would be a Plan priority that could be accomplished as doesn’t take much financial
resources and the commission could be involved in some way. The bicycle helmet campaign /
bike rodeo is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 1 from 9-11 a.m. There will be a bike ride
as part of this event, thinking a short and long ride. Commission thought this was a priority they
could help with. Director Omlid will bring details to the April or May meeting, depending on
when they are finalized.
D. 2024 Work Plan Progress
Director Omlid reviewed the progress of the goals and objectives of the 2024 work plan.
VII. Commission Roundtable
McMillen: Asked if the bollards at the Schmitz-Maki Arena were going to be cut to the same size as the
first two to the west or left as is. Director Omlid stated no action has been taken on this yet.
Putt: N / A
Caron: N / A
Merricks: Didn’t have anything to share.
Fishman: Didn't have anything to share.
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VIII. Staff Report/Updates
Director Omlid provided information on the following:
A. Park Dedication Study
Planning and parks and recreation staff are meeting with HKGi next week to review and discuss
the fee analysis. The next step would be a joint work session with the Planning Commission.
We are thinking of an April work session; will email a Doodle poll for availability.
B. Food Truck Events with Empire Parks and Recreation Commission
Reminder the Spring Food Truck Event is Friday, May 17 from 5-8 p.m. at Stelzel Ball Fields in
Empire. The subcommittee for the Fall Event met and there was some confusion from the joint
meeting about pairing the food truck event with Empire’s Sunday night entertainment series.
The Farmington High School Marching Band is performing in Empire that night. There were
concerns with parking and traffic flow with the construction of Kwik Trip. The Summer-Send Off
Event was recommended for the name of the event.
C. Park Tour with Empire Parks and Recreation Commission
Empire Parks and Recreation Commission decided May 22 for the park tour. They requested to
see at least one of our more recent parks and then open to other stops we recommend. They
asked if there were places we would like to see. The commission wants to see the disc golf
course.
D. Rambling River Park
Staff haven’t heard from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the draft grant
application for the Outdoor Recreation Grant for design and construction of a skatepark. The
final grant application is due April 1. Parks Maintenance staff will start removing the tennis
court fence and surface April 1. Playground equipment will probably be delivered the week of
April 15.
E. Pilot Knob Road Trail
Staff heard from Dakota County regarding the request to use the County’s pedestrian crossing
analysis tool for the at-grade crossings on Pilot Knob Road. Given the speeds on the corridor
and multiple lanes of traffic at these intersections (right and left turn lanes at these intersections
in addition to the through lanes), the County does not have any solutions they would
recommend improving safety for crossing at-grade. The grade separated crossing is going to be
the safest solution, so it is worth spending more time focusing on that possibility. The proposal
from Bolton & Menk states they will evaluate the portion of trail along Pilot Knob Road between
197th Street and 203rd Street where existing geometry and elevations lends itself to be the best
fit for the underpass. A preliminary construction cost estimate will be developed for the
underpass and outcomes of the evaluation will be included in the feasibility report. The
feasibility report is anticipated to be presented to the city council in May.
F. Farmington Currents Summer Edition
The Currents Summer Edition was dropped off to city hall and the Farmington Post Office today.
Residents could see them in their mailboxes as early as tomorrow. The summer edition was
moved up a month based on feedback from parents / guardians that they had already registered
their children for other programs / activities by the time they received the Currents.
IX. Meeting Agenda Topics
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The following items were tentatively identified by the commission for its April 10, 2024 meeting agenda:
1.
X. Adjournment
Moved by McMillen and seconded by Merricks 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
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Public Comments
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 10 2024
INTRODUCTION:
This agenda item allows the public to speak to commission members about any item that is not on
the agenda. When speaking to the commission it must be in a respectful and non-threatening
manner.
Anyone wishing to provide public comments must provide their name and address for the record.
Public comments shall not exceed five minutes.
The commission will not respond to the comments and a formal written response will be sent prior
to the next commission meeting to the person who made the public comments. Under no
circumstances will any formal action be taken on the public comments that are provided to the
commission.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Schmitz-Maki Arena’s Seasonal Report
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 10 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Included in the meeting packet is information about the Schmitz-Maki Arena’s (Arena) 2023-2024
winter ice season. Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire will be presenting the information to
the commission.
The report for the winter ice season includes information for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, so
comparisons can be made over a two-year period. The 2022-2023 information is shown in red and
2023-2024 in black. Please note the 2023-2024 financial numbers are pre-audit.
Commission members are asked to review the information, listen to the presentation, and ask any
questions they have.
ATTACHMENTS:
2023-24 Winter Ice Season Report
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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBURARY MARCH TOTAL
FYHA
2023-24 Hours Rented 61 156 127.25 97 104.75 133.25 92.5 771.75
2022-23 Hours Rented 50 143 125.5 114.25 122.5 133 104 792.25
2023-24 Revenue $15,860.00 $40,485.00 $33,025.00 $25,160.00 $27,235.00 $34,525.00 $20,345.00 $196,635.00
2022-23 Revenue $12,000.00 $34,320.00 $30,120.00 $27,345.00 $29,340.00 $31,920.00 $20,532.00 $185,577.00
HIGH SCHOOL
2023-24 Hours Rented 0 4.5 79.75 117.75 111.5 44.25 0 357.75
2022-23 Hours Rented 0 2 68 108 110.5 44.5 0 333
2023-24 Revenue $0.00 $1,170.00 $20,271.25 $33,220.00 $30,375.00 $11,971.25 $0.00 $97,007.50
2022-23 Revenue $0.00 $480.00 $15,360.00 $26,730.00 $28,351.25 $7,976.25 $0.00 $78,897.50
SENIOR MEN
2023-24 Hours Rented 0 0 4 4 4 5 2 19
2022-23 Hours Rented 0 0 4 5 4 4 2 19
2023-24 Revenue $0.00 $0.00 $800.00 $800.00 $800.00 $1,000.00 $400.00 $3,800.00
2022-23 Revenue $0.00 $0.00 $720.00 $900.00 $720.00 $720.00 $360.00 $3,420.00
MISC.
2023-24 Hours Rented 58 22 2 3 0 0 5 90
2022-23 Hours Rented 52 27 5 3 0 0 1 88
2023-24 Revenue $11,600.00 $4,400.00 $400.00 $780.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,300.00 $18,480.00
2022-23 Revenue $9,360.00 $4,860.00 $900.00 $720.00 $0.00 $0.00 $180.00 $16,020.00
TOTAL
2023-24 Hours Rented 119 182.5 213 221.75 220.25 182.5 99.5 1,238.50
2022-23 Hours Rented 102 172 202.5 230.25 237 181.5 107 1,232.25
2023-24 Revenue $27,460.00 $46,055.00 $54,496.25 $59,960.00 $58,410.00 $47,496.25 $22,045.00 $315,922.50
2022-23 Revenue $21,360.00 $39,660.00 $47,100.00 $55,695.00 $58,411.25 $40,616.25 $21,072.00 $283,914.50
PRIME ICE RENTAL RATE $260 HOUR
NON PRIME ICE RENTAL RATE $200 HOUR
Schmitz-Maki Arena 2023-24 Winter Ice Season Report
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Park Tour with City of Empire’s Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 10 2024
INTRODUCTION:
One of the parks and recreation commission’s 2024 work plan goals is to “Continue to build and
strengthen relationships with the City of Empire Parks and Recreation Commission, Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Dakota County Parks.". The objective with the City
of Empire Parks and Recreation Commission was to organize and conduct a joint parks tour.
At the February 14, 2024 meeting, the parks and recreation commission identified Wednesday, May
22 as the preferred date for the tour and Wednesday, May 29 as the back-up date. The tour would
be from 6-8 p.m. The commission also discussed potential tour stops in Farmington including
Sunny Hills Park, Flagstaff Meadows Park, Prairie Pines Park, Schmitz-Maki Arena drop-off lane
and parking lot improvements, Rambling River Park to discuss the master plan improvements and
Vermillion River access for fishing, and trails needing to be fixed.
Director Omlid followed up with Empire following the meeting to provide the potential tour dates and
stops. The Empire Parks and Recreation Commission discussed this at their March 11, 2024
meeting. They agreed to the preferred date of Wednesday, May 22 for the tour. They requested to
see at least one of the more recent parks built in Farmington. Their plan was to start at Town Hall
Park, since that is their most recent and go from there. Empire asked if there were any places we
would like to see. At their March 13, 2024 meeting, the parks and recreation commission discussed
and recommended seeing the disc golf course in Empire.
As a reminder, transportation will be provided by the City of Farmington in the new 12-passenger
van.
The commission is asked to come prepared to finalize the park, facility, and trail stops in
Farmington. Staff will then develop a schedule and present it to the commission at their May 8,
2024 meeting for approval. The approved schedule will then be sent to the Empire Parks and
Recreation Commission.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Food Truck Events with City of Empire's Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 10 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The third annual spring food truck event with Empire Parks and Recreation Commission is May 17,
2024 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Stelzel Ball Fields, 19200 Centerfield Court, Empire. Currently, there are
nine (9) food trucks confirmed for the event including:
•Andy’s Tasty Meat
•BD Sammies
•Brick Oven Pizza Bus
•Cake Shake (waiting on paperwork)
•California Dip (being presented to Empire City Council for consideration)
•D & D Goodies
•El Jefe
•Schroeder's Concessions
•The American Dream Machine (being presented to Empire City Council for consideration)
Commission members should be prepared to discuss the spring food truck event and who is
available to help at the event. Shifts will be from 4:45 – 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:15 p.m.
There was a subcommittee formed to work out the details of the fall food truck event. This was in
response to lower attendance at the fall 2023 event than previous food truck events. The
subcommittee consisted of a staff and commission member from Farmington and two commission
members from Empire. The subcommittee met in early March. There was confusion among the
subcommittee members about what was discussed at the joint meeting in October. Farmington
thought the idea was to move the fall food truck event to a Sunday late afternoon / early evening in
conjunction with the City of Empire’s Sunday evening entertainment. Empire commission members
brought this information back to their full commission and there were several items discussed
including parking and the long-standing tradition of the Farmington High School marching band
performing as part of their Sunday evening entertainment. There was concern adding food trucks
would take away the focus of the marching band night.
Staff contacted the Deputy Clerk for the City of Empire for clarification and availability of ball fields.
In September, Stelzel Ball Fields is only available on Friday, September 6, Sunday, September 15,
and Friday, September 27. Commission members should be prepared to discuss the fall food truck
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event and if, and how, to proceed with a fall food truck event. Empire Parks and Recreation
Commision is also going to discuss this at their next meeting (April 8) and the Deputy Clerk is going
to provide an update to Director Omlid who will update the commission at the meeting.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks and Recreation Commission
Subject: City Council Work Session
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 10 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The commission has met annually with the city council in a work session to discuss parks and
recreation matters. The most recent work session topics with city council included Jim Bell Park
and Preserve concept plan, Jim Bell Park and Preserve master plan/park system plan and Asset
Management Tool presentation and discussion, and park dedication study presentation.
One of commission’s goals in 2024 is to participate in a work session with city council. The
commission should discuss if it still wants to meet with the city council in a work session in 2024. If
it does, the commission should discuss what possible topics it would like to discuss with the city
council, so this can be shared with them prior to the meeting. Additionally, the commission should
identify a preferred and back-up date for the meeting, so staff can ask the city council which works
best for them.
After a work session date has been set and topics identified, the commission can have a more
detailed discussion at one of its future meetings on what the presentation should consist of during
the work session.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: 2024 Work Plan Progress
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 10 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The commission’s updated 2024 work plan is included in the meeting packet. Shown in bold red
are work plan items completed either at or since the last commission meeting held on March 13,
2024. Items that are in bold black have been completed.
Commission members should be prepared to review the work plan to identify any other additional
items that have been completed and then discuss other work plan items it would like to work on at
future meetings.
ATTACHMENTS:
2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan April Update
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FARMINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
2024 WORK PLAN
Goal #1: Provide to the City Council a recommended 2025-2029 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 2025 to 2029.
2. By August 1, the Commission will finalize the five-year capital improvement projects for the
years 2025-2029 and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval.
3. By December 31, the improvement projects recommended for funding from 2025-2029 will be
included in the City Council’s approved 2025 final budget.
Goal #2: Participate in a parks and facilities tour with the Rambling River Center Advisory
Board and City Council.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Commission, Advisory Board and City Council will have identified a date to
have a tour.
Status: Completed. August 28 has been set for the tour.
2. By May 1, a draft list of parks and facilities to tour will be reviewed by the Commission.
3. By June 1, a final list of parks and facilities to tour will be approved by the Commission.
4. By October 1, a parks and facilities tour will have occurred.
Goal #3: Participate in a work session with City Council.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, a date to have a work session with City Council will be identified.
2. By May 1, a list of work session topic(s) will be approved by the Commission.
3. By October 1, a work session with City Council will have occurred.
Goal #4: Participate in the process of finishing and making improvements at Sunny Hills Park,
Flagstaff Meadows Park, and Rambling River Park.
Objectives:
1. By January 1, City Council will have approved the purchase and installation of new
playground equipment for Rambling River Park.
Status: Completed. At their December 18, 2023 meeting, City Council approved the purchase
and installation of playground equipment for Rambling River Park.
2. By June 1, the final improvements at Sunny Hills Park will be completed and a ribbon cutting
ceremony will have occurred.
3. By July 1, the final improvements at Flagstaff Meadows Park will be completed and a ribbon
cutting ceremony will have occurred.
4. By July 15, installation of the new playground equipment at Rambling River Park will have
been completed and a ribbon cutting ceremony will have occurred.
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Goal #5: Identify Bike Pedestrian Plan Priorities to Accomplish in 2024.
Objectives:
1. By March 31, the Commission will have reviewed the priorities identified in the Bike
Pedestrian Plan.
Status: Completed. The Commission reviewed and discussed the priorities identified in the
Bike Pedestrian Plan at their March 13 meeting.
2. By May 15, the Commission will have developed and approved a list of priorities to work on
and complete in 2024-2025.
3. By December 31, Commission members will have worked with staff to accomplish the Bike
Pedestrian Plan priorities it identified to complete.
Goal #6: Participate in the process of identifying and making improvements at Depot Way Arts
Park.
Objectives:
1. By November 1, the Commission will have discussed Depot Way Arts Park and brainstormed
potential improvements, ideas, partners, etc.
2. By February 1, 2025, an open house seeking ideas for improvement will have been held.
3. By March 1, 2025, the Commission will have given input on potential improvements.
4. By May 1, 2025, cost estimates and potential funding sources will be identified and shared.
5. By August 1, 2025, improvements that can be completed by staff and/or volunteers will be
finished.
Goal #7: Host food truck events in the spring and fall with City of Empire Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Objectives:
1. By January 1, the date and location for the spring food truck event will be approved.
Status: Completed. Friday, May 17 from 5 – 8 p.m. in Empire at Stelzel Ball Fields was
approved for the spring food truck event at the joint meeting on October 23, 2023.
2. By April 1, the details, including, but not limited to date, location, and music, of the fall food
truck event will be approved. Commission will also have decided who will contact the food
trucks to see if they are interested in participating.
3. By May 15, Commission members will have decided who will help at what times with the spring
food truck event.
4. By May 31, the spring food truck event will have happened.
5. By September 1, Commission members will have decided who will help at what times with the
fall food truck event.
6. By September 30, the fall food truck event will have happened.
7. By October 31, the commissions will have jointly discussed and evaluated the spring and fall
food truck events.
Goal #8: Continue to build and strengthen relationships with the City of Empire Parks and
Recreation Commission, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Dakota
County Parks.
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Objectives:
1. By February 1, organize and host a presentation by the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (DNR).
Status: Completed. TJ Debates, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, attended the
January 10 parks and recreation commission meeting and presented on fisheries
management and Vermillion River.
2. By June 1, organize and conduct a joint parks tour with the City of Empire.
3. By October 1, organize and host a presentation by Dakota County Parks.
Goal #9: Develop a Tobacco-Free Parks Policy.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, review tobacco-free parks policies from other cities in Dakota County and discuss
what should be included in a City of Farmington Tobacco-Free Parks Policy.
Status: Completed. At their February 14 meeting, the commission reviewed policies and
ordinances from other cities and discussed what should be included in the City of
Farmington Tobacco-Free Parks Policy.
2. By May 1, review draft tobacco-free parks policy and make recommendations for edits.
3. By July 1, forward updated draft policy to Dakota County Public Health and Tobacco-Free
Alliance for feedback.
4. By August 15, further discuss and revise the policy, if needed, based on feedback from Dakota
County Public Health and Tobacco-Free Alliance, and forward to City Council for approval.
5. By September 15, present policy to City Council for approval.
Goal #10: Receive periodic presentations from each of the parks and recreation department’s
professional staff members about programs, parks, facilities and trails and a presentation from
the Finance Director on the budget and a presentation from the Planning Manager on new
housing and business developments.
Objectives:
1. By April 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from the Finance Director
on the city’s budget and funding sources.
2. By May 15, the Commission will have received a presentation by professional staff members of
the Department’s 2023 Annual Report.
Status: Completed. The Annual Report was presented at the March 13 meeting.
3. By June 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of
the Schmitz-Maki Arena’s winter ice season.
4. By July 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from the Planning
Manager on current and future developments.
5. By September 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first
half operations of the Rambling River Center.
6. By October 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results
of the summer programs offered.
7. By December 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the
spring turf season and summer ice season.
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8. By December 15, the Commission will have received a presentation from staff about
maintenance and improvements to parks and trails.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Round Table Format
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 10 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The round table agenda item allows commission members to share information or ask staff about
items not on the agenda. No formal decisions are made during this agenda item.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Informational Updates
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 10 2024
INTRODUCTION:
This agenda item is an opportunity for staff to provide informational updates to commission
members. These items are informational only and no formal decision can be made during this
agenda item.
Staff will provide an update during the meeting about the following:
1.Rambling River Park
2.Rambling River Center and VFW Steak Fry
3.North Creek Greenway Trail
4.Federal Regional Solicitation Grant Application for North Creek Regional Greenway Trail
5.Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trout Stocking of Vermillion River
6.Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) No Child Left Inside Grant
7.Community Event with Tanaka
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Possible Items for May 8, 2024 Meeting Agenda
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 10 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The following are possible topics staff has identified for commission to consider for its May 8, 2024
meeting agenda:
•Tobacco-Free Parks Policy
•Park Tour with Empire Parks and Recreation Commission
•Park and Facilities Tour with Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council
•Bicycle Helmet Campaign / Bike Rodeo
•Park Dedication Study
•2024 Work Plan Progress
Commission members should come prepared to identify other possible topics for the May 8, 2024
meeting agenda.
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