02.03.2025 PRC MinutesCity of Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee Monday, February 3, 2025
A meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee was held on the above date at the Community Center and Zoom.
Present: Terry Gorham (Chair,) Greg Zauner (Vice -Chair,) Dustin Hegland, and Kathy Sanville. Absent: Kim
Johnson. Also Present: Charles Fischer (Public Works,) Mike Lubke (City Council,) and Brenda "Bee" Stignani
(Office Assistant.) Gorham called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A quorum was present.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Gorham requested moving Item #7 c, Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails — Liten Park Update to follow directly
after 4.a, Approve Minutes. Zauner moved to approve the agenda as amended, which Hegland seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Gorham called for any additions or corrections to January 6, 2025 minutes. No additions or corrections were
submitted. The minutes stand approved as documented.
NEW BUSINESS
Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails — Liten Park Update
Karen Schik provided a report of the work completed at Liten Park. Schik clarified that the next steps outlined
to purchase pollinator shrubs from the gravel bed nursery by Tom Furey is already funded by the contribution
by the City already received. Further discussion clarified that plans with funding for maintaining Liten Park's
restoration project are in place through 2027 and staff could consider budget requests in future years to
maintain this project, and others like the Ogilvie pollinator project.
REPORTS
Chair Report
Gorham provided a written report and welcomed Mike Lubke to the PRC as the new City Council liaison. Gorham
held discussion of the potential parks projects for agenda item 6 c, 2025 Capital Expenditures.
OLD BUSINESS
Vinterfest Recap
Zauner reported no one signed up for the Snow Sculpting Contest for the first time ever, and is communicating
with Bolton and Menk future options. Vinterbean had low participation, and is communicating with Ozark
Tavern to consider future options. Food Truck operators the White Pine Coffee truck was happy but the Lions
truck ran into issues and will consider different operations in the future, including providing a s'more kit and
perhaps volunteers to oversee the fire pits. Deep Roots food truck has not reported back yet. The Fire Dancers
were well received. Rearrangement of space to move their trailer and provide a few picnic tables around the
food trucks is suggested. The Minnesotan reports the best tournament ever. Zauner conducted many informal
surveys with participants and received positive feedback, including on the fireworks display.
Shirts for Volunteers
Fischer provided a staff report. Gorham facilitated a discussion which concluded staff will assist in making the
purchase of shirts for volunteers available at the individual committee member's own expense. Royal Blue shirts
from Cintas.
2025 Capital Expenditures
Gorham facilitated discussion to prioritize any 2025 park project requests to present to Council. Gorham
provided possible projects to consider within the projected budget constraints and the Master Park Plan
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recommendations. Those present focused on the possibilities of disc golf. Lubke suggested considering
Lilleskogen Park as a disc golf course site. Hegland and Sanville offered to collect information from professionals
they know in the disc golfing community regarding course design and feasibility at this location. Gorham
requested staff collect updated information on a pavilion estimate.
2024 PRCAnnual Report - DRAFT
Gorham called for any additional corrections or additions to the 2024 PRC Annual Report. Hegland moved to
approve 2024 PRC Annual Report as written, which Zauner seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
PRC Operational Calendar
Gorham called for any comments or requests for changes. No requests.
NEW BUSINESS
Earth Day Project Discussion
Sanville reported she will not be available around Earth Day to organize a geocaching event. Discussion
concluded offering an event (or more than one), during the summer in connection with other Scandia
community events would be preferred. This event or events would be offered through Summer Recreation
Programming.
Gorham presented a request from Brenda Eklund, Scandia City Clerk, to consider an Earth Day Project that would
incorporate Scandia's reusing and recycling goals. Eklund provided suggestions such as a puzzle swap, a toy
swap, a fix -it workshop, or a clean up event. Discussion concluded partnering with the Lions Club at the Easter
Bunny Breakfast for a Toy Swap would be reasonable. Gorham will contact Tammy Peterson in the Lions Club
to present this request.
Summer Recreation Programing
Stignani reported no additional communication has been received from the St. Croix Festival Theatre regarding
Art in Action camp.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING
The proposed agenda for Monday, March 3, 2024:
1. 2025 Capital Expenditures - Disc Golf & Lilleskogen Park Pavillion
2. Shirts for Volunteers
3. Elect Officers
4. Earth Day Project Lions Consideration
5. Summer Recreation Programming
6. Operational Calendar
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Zauner, seconded by Sanville. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda 'Bee" Stignani, Office Assistant/Parks and Recreation Coordinator