05.05.2025 PRC MinutesCity of Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee Monday, May 5, 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), and Kathy Sanville. Absent: Dustin Hegland and Kim
Johnson (joined via Zoom). Also Present: Kyle Morell (City Administrator), Mike Lubke (City Council), and Brenda
"Bee" Stignani (Office Assistant). Gorham called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. A quorum was present.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Zauner moved to approve the agenda, which Sanville seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Gorham called for any additions or corrections to the April 7, 2025 minutes. No additions or corrections were
submitted. The minutes stand approved as documented.
REPORTS
Chair Report
Gorham provided a written report. As Gorham will be unable to attend the Council Work Session discussion
regarding Scandia branded merchandise, Lubke and Morell volunteered to represent PRC as requested by Mayor
Kronmiller. Morell clarified that PRC may move forward to purchase shirts with the approved PRC Scandia logo.
OLD BUSINESS
Disc Golf follow-up after Big Marine Park public meeting
Gorham reported attending the Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails sponsored event regarding the expansion
plans by Washington County at Big Marine Park. There are no formal plans to incorporate disc golf in this project.
Discussion concluded it would be appropriate to send a letter to the Commissioners to request disc golf be
included in future expansion plans. Morell suggested inquiring from Commissioner Fran who would be the
appropriate contact for this project for residents to reach out to if they wished to express their own input.
Sanville moved to direct Chair Gorham to draft a letter, in connection with Administrator Morell, to
Commissioner Fran requesting Disc Golf be included in the Big Marine Park expansion plans, which Zauner
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Review Lilleskogen Park Pavillion Suggestions/Feedback
Fischer provided a written report. Morell agreed the fund balance amount maybe clear by the next PRC meeting
after which prioritizing projects may be possible. Locating the Wetland Delineation Report, even if outdated,
may shed light on if a pavilion is possible with likely set -back requirements based on the wetland class. With
more design features set, staff would be able to contact the CMSCWD to inquire if a permit would be required
and the potential cost. Discussion concluded staff to identify a potential budget when the fund balance is
identified, research the wetland and County easement restrictions, and resend the suggested link to all PRC
members for consideration of design and size for discussion at the June 2nd PRC meeting.
Toy Swap — Earth Day Recap
Gorham included the Toy Swap recap in the written Chair Report, adding a suggestion to do this again in 2026.
PRC Operational Calendar
Discussion concluded moving Park Capital Recommendations from May to June in 2026 Operational Calendar.
Lubke questioned if the most recent Master Parks Plan is consulted. Morell pulled up a historical report showing
using this data collected, and will include an updated report for the next PRC Park Capital Recommendation
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discussion on June 2
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NEW BUSINESS
Community Center Courts update & Grand Re -Opening event planning
Gorham has collected suggestions from the Scandia Pickleball players group and the Lions Club to consider
different tournament styles with the Lions hot dog food truck. Lubke suggested including an informational or
instructional opportunity also. Gorham requested assistance to reaching out to the tennis community for
additional input. Morell suggested selecting a date in June with finalizing details at the June 2nd PRC meeting.
Discussion concluded June 191". Gorham and Johnson volunteered to be onsite. Staff to locate the oversized
ribbon and scissors.
PRC at Scandia Farmer's Market Community Table
Lynne Moratzka invited PRC to host the Scandia Farmer's Market Community Table on either July 23rd or July
301". Gorham suggested hosting a table would be an opportunity to answer questions and collect community
feedback in park planning. Zauner suggested printing some Trail maps to distribute. Discussion directed Gorham
to respond July 23rd and specific plans will be set at the next PRC meetings.
Gorham inquired if PRC had any interest in sponsoring an event, similar to the Big Marine Park Expansion event
by the Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails. Two local residents have prepared a presentation of their adventures
while visiting all of Minnesota's State Parks. Gorham explained this humorous presentation and has been well
received, and they have indicated they might have some openings in their schedule later in the year to present
in Scandia. All present consented to Gorham's offer to follow up to see if a date could be scheduled.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING
The proposed agenda for Monday, June 2, 2024:
1. Disc Golf letter to Washington County Commissioner follow-up
2. Pavillion / Capital Planning Discussions
3. Community Center Courts Grand Re -Opening event planning
4. Scandia Market Table
5. Resident Presentation of visiting all MN state parks
6. Operational Calendar
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Sanville, seconded by Zauner. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda 'Bee" Stignani, Office Assistant/Parks and Recreation Coordinator