HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.09.24 Parks and Rec Packet
Meeting Location:
Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
7:00 PM
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES
3.1. September 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Agenda Item: September 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes - Pdf
3 - 7
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Public Comments
Agenda Item: Public Comments - Pdf
8
4.2. Rambling River Center Operations Report
Agenda Item: Rambling River Center Operations Report - Pdf
9 - 10
4.3. Recreation Programs and Events Report
Agenda Item: Recreation Programs and Events Report - Pdf
11 - 12
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Depot Way Arts Park
Agenda Item: Depot Way Arts Park - Pdf
13 - 14
6.2. 2025 Work Plan Ideas
Agenda Item: 2025 Work Plan Ideas - Pdf
15
6.3. 2024 Work Plan Progress
Agenda Item: 2024 Work Plan Progress - Pdf
16 - 20
7. COMMISSION ROUNDTABLE
7.1. Round Table Format
Agenda Item: Round Table Format - Pdf
21
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8. STAFF REPORT/UPDATES
Informational Updates
Agenda Item: Informational Updates - Pdf
22
9. MEETING AGENDA TOPICS
Possible Items for November 13, 2024 Meeting Agenda
Agenda Item: Possible Items for November 13, 2024 Meeting Agenda -
Pdf
23
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: September 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Oct 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Attached are the draft minutes from the parks and recreation commission’s September 11, 2024
meeting. Commission members are asked to review the minutes and provide any corrections or
additions that are needed at the meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
September 11, 2024 PRC meeting minutes
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Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes from the September 11, 2024 Regular Meeting
Members Present: Cody Fishman, Katie Putt, David McMillen, and Katharine Caron
Members Absent: Megan Merricks
Other’s Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid
I. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Fishman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present.
II. Approval of September 11, 2024 Meeting Agenda
Moved by Putt to remove the Rambling River Center Operations Report and approve the meeting
agenda; seconded by Caron. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried.
III. Approval of August 14, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by McMillen 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.
B. Rambling River Center Operations Report
Removed from the agenda as Supervisor Kohlbeck couldn’t attend the meeting. The report will
be presented at the October 9, 2024 meeting.
V. Business Items
A. 2025 Parks and Recreation Department Fees
Director Omlid reviewed the proposed 2025 Parks and Recreation Department fees and charges.
The fee increases are to help offset increasing operational expenses. Proposed fee increases
include Schmitz-Maki Arena ice rental rates, advertising rates, and turf rental, Rambling River
Center annual membership, fitness room non-member one-time visitor pass, banquet room,
Empire Room, and additional cleaning rate, park shelter rental rates, and outdoor field rental
rates. Director Omlid mentioned the issue of renters of the Rambling River Center rooms using
glitter and confetti even though it is against the rules. It was suggested to have a glitter /
confetti fee and charge it to renters that break the rule. There was a question about if the WiFi
in the parks was included in the park shelter rental rates. Director Omlid stated no the WiFi in
the parks wasn’t included in park shelter rental rates, but were increased due to increasing
operational expenses and hadn’t been increased in several years. Commission requested to see
a comparison of fees and charges of neighboring cities to see where the city falls in fees
compared to other communities. Moved by McMillen and seconded by Putt to approve the
2025 parks and recreation fees and recommend city council approve the fees. APIF. Motion
carried.
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VI. Discussion Items
A. Review Parks and Facilities Tour with Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City
Council
The commission thought the tour went well and the ribbon cutting for the new playground
equipment at Rambling River Park was great as part of the tour. Appreciated the Mayor, City
Council, Rambling River Center Advisory Board, Administration, and kids were part of the ribbon
cutting. Commission thought should do more community engagement; a suggestion was to
participate in National Night Out. An idea was to have reference materials for the tour, i.e. why
we are stopping at that particular park, when the equipment was replaced, general details of
the park, and future improvements. A suggestion was to tour the Rambling River Center instead
of parks next year to see the facility improvements. Potentially a virtual video tour of parks for
those who can’t attend.
B. Depot Way Arts Park
There was much discussion, questions, and ideas for Depot Way Arts Park. This included:
• Do we still want to call it an art park?
• Why is it called Depot?
• Could we partner with the Street Art Class at Farmington High School
• More seating areas, benches
• This is a long narrow park next to the railroad tracks, so not much you can do safely
• Outdoor signs with the history of Farmington on them
• Park more geared towards adults
• Amenities could include dog waste station, hammocking poles, new trees, shade
structure
• Have the open house in the spring. Have a vision for the park and have visual options of
amenities to include in the park
• Meet with downtown businesses before open house. Invite business to a parks and
recreation commission meeting
• Commissioner Caron will visit with the Street Art Class instructor, Commissioner
McMillen will visit with Zion Tattoo, and Director Omlid will visit with Muddy Waters
about their interest in Depot Way Arts Park and possible partnerships. Will report back
to the commission at the October 9 meeting
C. 2024 Work Plan Progress
Director Omlid reviewed the progress of the goals and objectives of the 2024 work plan.
VII. Commission Roundtable
McMillen: The Rambling River Center’s breakfast and silent auction fundraiser is Saturday, October 12 at
the center. Breakfast will be from 8:30-10:30 am with the silent auction ending at 11 am. Breakfast is
$12 per person and includes egg bake, cinnamon rolls, fruit, juice, and coffee.
Putt: Didn't have anything to share.
Caron: Didn’t have anything to share.
Merricks: N/A
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Fishman: Didn't have anything to share.
VIII. Staff Report/Updates
Director Omlid provided information on the following:
A. Rambling River Park and Veteran’s Pavilion
Angie Craig visited Rambling River Park to learn about the veteran’s pavilion and future
improvements to the park. Staff should learn end of 2024 or beginning of 2025 if awarded a
Community Project Funding grant for the veteran’s pavilion. Congresswoman Craig agreed to be
the guest speaker at the Memorial Day program in May. Director Omlid met with the Director
of Special Services from the Farmington School District at the playground this week. She has no
concerns with where the playground equipment is in relation to HWY. 50 and the Vermillion
River. Thinks we built a great inclusive playground. Have been trading emails to confirm a date
to meet at the park to look at the playground equipment and location with a Senior Therapist of
Sensory Supports and Training Program Manager at Fraser.
B. Rambling River Center Renovations
Staff received 90% construction documents this week and will get 100% plans on September 18.
Staff then has 10 days to review and provide feedback to JLG Architects. Construction plans and
authorize advertisement for bids will go to city council on October 7 for approval.
C. Rambling River Center and Farmington Rotary Raffle
Two hundred twenty-three (223) tickets were sold. This is less than last year, but both groups
profited $2,600. The printer was late in getting the raffle tickets turned around, so there was
less time to sell. The Rambling River Center and Farmington Rotary talked about applying for
the gambling permit sooner and having tickets available for purchase in spring. They also talked
about pushing the drawing back by one day to the Wednesday after Labor Day.
D. North Creek Greenway – Farmington and Lakeville Segment
The trail is completely paved. There is still off-trail work to complete and machinery /
equipment to be removed. Staff isn’t sure when the trail will open.
E. Prairie Waterway Trails
Infrared trail repair is happening this week at Prairie Waterway trails. The contractor is focusing
on deep cracks, potholes, and tree roots.
F. Pilot Knob Road Trail Draft Feasibility Report
Bolton & Menk presented the trail layouts and draft feasibility report for Pilot Knob Road Trail
preliminary design to city council on September 3. Feedback was positive and consensus was
the underpass was needed. Council asked about two other locations for the box culvert. There
was discussion about the roundabout at 195th St. and the difficulty and concerns for pedestrians.
Bolton & Menk, Dakota County, and city staff met to discuss how to proceed. Bolton & Menk is
reviewing the remaining project budget and how much it would cost to analyze the two other
box culvert locations.
IX. Meeting Agenda Topics
The following items were tentatively identified by the commission for its October 9, 2024 meeting
agenda:
1. Rambling River Center Operations Report
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X. Adjournment
Moved by McMillen and seconded by Putt to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:21 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 - Oct 09 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: Rambling River Center Operations Report
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Oct 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck will be in attendance to present information on Rambling
River Center operations and programs.
Included in the meeting packet is a summary report for the Rambling River Center. The Rambling
River Center was closed starting March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs
resumed outdoors July 6, 2020 and a few programs came back into the building October 6, 2020.
In November 2020, the building was again shutdown and reopened January 11, 2021 with just a
few programs. Programs were gradually added back and by August 2021 all were offered including
trips.
Membership numbers in 2017 and 2018 were tracked as the number sold each month. Beginning
in 2019, membership numbers were tracked by how many current members in that month.
Commission members are asked to review the information, listen to the presentation, and ask any
questions they have.
ATTACHMENTS:
2024 Rambling River Center Eight Month Report
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2024 Rambling River Center Eight Month Report
Program Participation
Month 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
January 1,054 1,045 748 222 1,992 1,128 1,280 1,058
February 1,283 1,045 801 20 1,001 1,104 1,293 1,217
March 1,295 1,424 939 554 764 2,050 1,403 1,362
April 1,308 1,347 1,582 1,169 CLOSED 1,592 1,384 1,829
May 1,387 1,377 1,101 481 CLOSED 2,292 1,470 1,369
June 1,260 1,313 1,106 903 CLOSED 1,921 1,360 1,200
July 1,589 1,213 1,016 907 80 outside 1,573 1,342 1,188
August 1,567 1,114 1,221 976 128
outside
1,498 1,340 1,253
Totals 10,743 9,878 8,514 5,232 3,965 13,158 10,872 10,476
Rambling River Center Rental Totals
Month 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
January 11 18 9 8 15 12 24 26
February 13 20 11 8 16 20 24 20
March 15 28 13 9 8 25 26 26
April 24 31 10 8 CLOSED 19 23 55
May 15 27 10 6 CLOSED 24 31 32
June 22 30 18 7 CLOSED 19 28 29
July 11 18 12 9 0 17 17 17
August 15 22 10 8 0 15 20 21
Totals 126 194 93 63 39 151 193 226
Memberships
Month 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
January 358 349 312 235 254 411 148 176
February 345 345 298 223 249 331 45 36
March 329 359 305 245 282 327 45 53
April 340 371 307 252 CLOSED 316 24 25
May 349 363 319 275 CLOSED 314 17 14
June 369 352 331 296 CLOSED 315 12 5
July 362 356 337 336 0 388 18 21
August 363 367 325 317 0 346 24 17
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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: Recreation Programs and Events Report
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Oct 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Recreation Supervisors Missie Kohlbeck and Emilee Shearer will be in attendance to present
information on spring through fall recreation programs and events.
Included in the meeting packet is a summary report for recreation programs and events held spring
through fall. The report includes data from 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 so comparisons can
be made over a five-year period. Programs were cancelled in March 2020 and didn’t resume until
July 6, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commission members are asked to review the information, listen to the presentation, and ask any
questions they have.
ATTACHMENTS:
Program Numbers
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Parks and Recreation Spring-Fall Participation
Program 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Comments
Spring Ceramics w/ Muddy Waters Studio 25 18
Breakfast with the Bunnies COVID 29 124 120 120
In-House Soccer 15 34 42
Firearms Safety COVID 30 31 35 29
Pickleball Lessons - Beginner 7 10 10
Pond and Park Cleanup 87 79 191 151 148
Summer Art Camps w/ Muddy Waters Studio 20 28
Dew Run 1 and 4 Mile Runs COVID 104 102 119 124
Little Dew Days Ambassadors 7 New for 2024
Family Geocaching Adventures COVID 140 356 426 502
Field Trip and Adventure Camp 36 34 30 21
Footfire Soccer 58 160 77 72 38
Learn to Skate COVID 70 47 23 28
Little Bluey Camp 18 New for 2024
Little Dinosaurs Camp COVID 14 11 10 9
Little Ninja Camp 8
Little Paw Patrol 12
Little Princess Camp COVID 6 11 12 11
Little Superheros 9 5 5
Little Unicorns and Fairy Camp 12 5 9
Movie in the Park 156 324 191 534 351 120 in July and 231 in September
Music in the Park 105 475 740 612 415
Puppet Wagon 780 1,472 1,494 1,456 -
Party in the Park #1 62 125 273 301 120
Party in the Park #2 100 200 116 Only had one party in 2023 and 2024
Safety Camp COVID 22 29 20 12
Skateboard Camp COVID 2 2 5 1 Hosted at Rosemount w/ Rosemount and Lakeville
Sprouting Sports 16 12
Storytime in the Park COVID 1,100 online views 88 347 412 445
Storytrails 343 144 166
Tennis COVID 39 25 32 16
Tiger T-Ball 100 272 145 111 74
Waterpark Camp 71 41
Fall Adult Beginner Golf Lessons 24 7 Brought back from 2022
Archery 46 87 65 57 11 New for 2024
Flag Football 178 261 209 183 127
Junior Golf Camp 5 4 Was in summer in 2020 and new in fall 2024
Tiger Cub Pep Fest - - 350 400 350
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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: Depot Way Arts Park
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Oct 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The parks and recreation commission’s work plan for 2024 includes a goal to “Participate in the
process of identifying and making improvements at Depot Way Arts Park.”. The park is 0.7 acres in
the heart of downtown Farmington and an underutilized park. It hasn’t had improvements in several
years and most of the art has been removed due to poor condition and not being able to repair.
The Emery is a new 74-unit apartment located adjacent to the park at the intersection of Elm Street
and Third Street and has tenants as of October 1. The grand opening for The Emery is October 8.
Depot Way Arts Park was part of the parks and facilities tour with city council and the Rambling
River Center Advisory Board on August 28. The commission discussed their initial thoughts and
ideas from the tour and brainstormed potential improvements and partners at their September 11,
2024 meeting. There was good discussion, questions, and ideas for Depot Way Arts Park. This
included:
•Do we still want to call it an art park?
•Why is it called Depot?
•Could we partner with the Street Art Class at Farmington High School
•More seating areas, benches
•This is a long narrow park next to the railroad tracks, so not much you can do safely
•Outdoor signs with the history of Farmington on them
•Park more geared towards adults
•Amenities could include dog waste station, hammocking poles, new trees, shade structure
•Have the open house in the spring. Have a vision for the park and have visual options of
amenities to include in the park
•Meet with downtown businesses before open house. Invite businesses to a parks and recreation
commission meeting
It was decided at the meeting Commissioner Caron would visit with the Street Art Class instructor,
Commissioner McMillen would visit with Zion Tattoo, and Director Omlid would visit with Muddy
Waters about their interest in Depot Way Arts Park and possible partnerships. The commission
and staff members would report back to the commission at the October 9 meeting. In addition,
Director Omlid met with Wettrock Co.
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The commission should listen to the updates, ask any questions they have, and continue the
discussions regarding improvements to Depot Way Arts Park.
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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: 2025 Work Plan Ideas
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Oct 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Annually in the fall, the commission begins the process of identifying items to consider for inclusion
in the next year’s work plan. This may or may not include items in the 2024 work plan that were not
completed and the commission would like to carry forward to the 2025 work plan.
At the November meeting, additional items can be added to the list of work plan ideas. At the
December meeting, time will be spent refining a draft work plan with final approval of the work plan
occurring at the January 2025 meeting. Commission members are asked to come to the meeting
with possible items that could be included in the 2025 work plan. Staff will then begin preparing a
draft of the 2025 work plan for the December meeting.
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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 - Oct 09 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 September
11, 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 October 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.
Status: Completed. The commission discussed and approved a recommendation to city
council to approve a five-year CIP for the park improvement fund for the years 2025-2029.
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.
Status: Completed. The commission discussed and approved a recommendation to city
council to approve a five-year CIP for the park improvement fund for the years 2025-2029.
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.
Status: Completed. The commission recommended parks and facilities to tour at their May 8
meeting.
3. By June 1, a final list of parks and facilities to tour will be approved by the Commission.
Status: The commission approved the tour sites and schedule at their July 10, 2024 meeting.
4. By October 1, a parks and facilities tour will have occurred.
Status: Completed. The parks and facilities tour with the Rambling River Center Advisory
Board and city council was held on August 28.
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.
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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.
Status: Completed. A ribbon cutting at Sunny Hills Park was held on July 10, 2024.
3. By July 1, the final improvements at Flagstaff Meadows Park will be completed and a ribbon
cutting ceremony will have occurred.
Status: Completed. A ribbon cutting at Flagstaff Meadows Park was held on August 14,
2024.
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.
Status: Completed. A ribbon cutting for the new playground equipment at Rambling River
Park was held on August 28.
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.
Status: Completed. The Commission discussed completing an Educational and
Encouragement Program.
3. By December 31, Commission members will have worked with staff to accomplish the Bike
Pedestrian Plan priorities it identified to complete.
Status: Completed. Parks and Recreation partnered with the Police Department to host
Helmet Heroes on Saturday, June 1 from 9-11 a.m. in the parking lot at Farmington
Lutheran Church.
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.
Status: Completed. The Commission discussed Depot Way Arts Park and brainstormed
potential ideas, partners, and open house at their September 11 meeting.
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.
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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.
Status: Completed. It was decided by both parks and recreation commissions to not host a
fall food truck event in 2024.
3. By May 15, Commission members will have decided who will help at what times with the spring
food truck event.
Status: Completed. The Commission decided at their April 10 meeting who would work from
4:45-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:15 p.m.
4. By May 31, the spring food truck event will have happened.
Status: Completed. The spring food truck event was held May 17 with seven food trucks and
over 1,200 attendees.
5. By September 1, Commission members will have decided who will help at what times with the
fall food truck event.
Status: Not Completed. It was decided by both parks and recreation commissions to not host
a fall food truck event in 2024.
6. By September 30, the fall food truck event will have happened.
Status: Not Completed. It was decided by both parks and recreation commissions to not host
a fall food truck event in 2024.
7. By October 31, the commissions will have jointly discussed and evaluated the spring and fall
food truck events.
Status: Not Completed. It was decided by both parks and recreation commissions to not host
a fall food truck event in 2024.
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.
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.
Status: Completed. The joint parks tour with the City of Empire Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on August 6.
3. By October 1, organize and host a presentation by Dakota County Parks.
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Status: Completed. Niki Geisler, Parks Director, and Tony Wotzka, Greenway Manager,
attended the July 10 parks and recreation commission meeting and presented on Dakota
County Parks, projects, and greenways.
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.
Status: Not Completed. It was decided at the May 8 meeting to not have a presentation from
the Finance Director this year to let her get settled into her new position.
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.
Status: Completed. Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire presented the results of the
Schmitz-Maki Arena’s 2023-2024 winter season at the April 10 meeting.
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.
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 - Oct 09 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 - Oct 09 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 Renovations
3.Rambling River Center Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
4.Pilot Knob Road Trail Additional Underpass Evaluation
5.North Creek Greenway - Farmington and Lakeville Segment
6.Halloween Walk
7.Downtown Lighted Holiday Parade
8.Preliminary 2025 Budget
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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 November 13, 2024 Meeting Agenda
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Oct 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The following are possible topics staff has identified for commission to consider for its November
13, 2024 meeting agenda:
•Spring Turf and Summer Ice Report
•Maintenance and Improvements to Parks and Trails Report
•Tobacco-Free Parks Policy
•Depot Way Arts Park
•2025 Work Plan Ideas
•Downtown Lighted Holiday Parade
•2024 Work Plan Progress
Commission members should come prepared to identify other possible topics for the November 13,
2024 meeting agenda.
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