HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.10.23 Parks and Rec Minutes Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes from the May 10, 2023 Regular Meeting
Members Present: Katharine Caron, Ashley Crabtree, Katie Putt, Megan Merricks, and David McMillen
Members Absent:
Other’s Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid and Gabrielle Grinde, HKGi
I. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Putt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present.
II. Approval of May 10, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Moved by McMillen and seconded by Caron to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF).
Motion carried.
III. Approval of April 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by Crabtree and seconded by Merricks 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 Park Master Plan
Gabrielle Grinde, HKGi, reviewed the project schedule and status, summary of input received so
far, reviewed issues and opportunities, and next steps. Gabrielle presented the three
preliminary concepts. Discussion and questions included traffic and safe crossings on HWY. 50,
ask the public and county about pedestrian crossing improvements, maintenance costs on a
skatepark, if shelter in preliminary concepts will replace existing shelter, location of shelter in
proximity to the Veteran’s Memorial, and pickleball courts potentially with lights at Dodge
Middle School. Commission reviewed the three preliminary concepts and eliminated concept B.
Thus, concept A and C will be presented at the open house during Music in the Park at Rambling
River Park from 6-8 p.m. Staff is to email the parks and recreation commission the draft
concepts and community engagement information prior to the open house.
V. Business Items
A. 2024-2028 Park Improvement Fund CIP
Director Omlid presented the draft 2024-2028 Park Improvement Fund CIP. Some projects have
been pushed to spread them out over several years. This means playgrounds in several parks
won’t be replaced after 20 years, but will be longer. The plan is fluid and projects can be pushed
back or moved forward depending on the condition of amenities. The only project planned for
2024 is improvements to Rambling River Park. Suggestions were made when (2027) the
playground equipment is replaced in Vermillion Grove Park to make it a natural playground and
a smaller playground for Dakota County Estates Park. Moved by Caron and seconded by
McMillen to approve the 2024-2028 Park Improvement Fund CIP. APIF.
VI. Discussion Items
A. Review 2023 Work Plan Progress
Chair Putt reviewed the progress of the goals and objectives of the 2023 work plan.
VII. Commission Roundtable
Crabtree: Recommended staff look at Staring Lake Park Archery Range in Eden Prairie.
Caron: Didn’t have anything to share.
Putt: Didn’t have anything to share.
McMillen: Didn’t have anything to share.
Merricks: Didn’t have anything to share.
VIII. Staff Report/Updates
Director Omlid provided information on the following:
A. Food Truck Events with Empire Parks and Recreation Commission
Eight (8) food trucks will be at the spring food truck event May 20 from 5-8 p.m. at Stelzel Ball
Fields in Empire. The city’s Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator will be at the event to offer
the food trucks organics collection and she will drop off the organics at the Farmington drop-site
for disposal after the event. Commission members Crabtree, McMillen, Merricks, and Putt will
help from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and commission member Caron from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
B. Spruce Street Improvements
Improvements are scheduled to be completed by June 30. Adding another layer of asphalt and
striping the parking lots, sidewalk and trail on the north and south side of Spruce Street
respectively, and Arena drop-off lane is yet to be completed.
C. Akin Road Improvements
McNamara Contracting, Rosemount, was awarded the contract for Akin Road improvements
which includes trail reclamation. The project is scheduled to start after school is out.
D. Park Dedication Study
HKGi is working on the park dedication study. The next meeting with staff is May 25.
E. Dew Days
Dew Days is June 22-25. The committee has a number of events planned to include Thirsty
Thursday, Beer, Brats, and Bingo, Kiddie Parade, Car Cruise, Food Trucks, Grand Parade, Artisan
Fair, and new this year is the Teen Block Party.
IX. Meeting Agenda Topics
The following items were tentatively identified by the commission for its June 14, 2023 meeting agenda:
1.
X. Adjournment
Moved by Merricks and seconded by Caron to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellee Omlid
Parks & Recreation Director and Recording Secretary