7.a Parks & Recreation Draft 3-6-17 Minutes
City of Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee
Monday, March 6, 2017
Members Present: Ryan Jinks (Chair), Dustin Hegland, Jodi Feldmann, Terry Gorham and Sue Rodsjo
Members Absent: Jim Schneider
Staff Present: Judi Negus (Office Assistant) and Adam Hawkinson (Public Works Director)
Chair Jinks called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Chair Jinks welcomed Rodsjo to the Committee.
Committee members introduced themselves.
PUBLIC FORUM
There were no comments.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Gorham, seconded by Hegland, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Feldmann, seconded by Hegland, to approve the February 6, 2017 minutes. The motion
carried 4-0. Rodsjo refrained.
REPORTS
Chair Report
Jinks attended the February 21 City Council meeting and reported the Committee’s annual report was
approved by the City Council, a change to the Committee’s bylaws to amend the alternative meeting day
was approved, and the Vinterfest donations were accepted by the City Council. Jinks shared the City
Council recognized Greg Zauner’s contributions to the Parks and Recreation Committee over the past
five years.
Jinks informed the City Council will hold a public hearing to address alternatives for the boat ramp at Log
House Landing. Negus informed the public hearing will be held on April 25 and encouraged members to
look for more information in the City’s spring newsletter to be mailed t he end of March as well as for
information on the City website and Facebook page.
City Administrator Report
Administrator Soltis provided financial reports that were reviewed by the Committee.
Public Works Director Report
Hawkinson reviewed the written report he provided to the Committee. Public Works is in the process of
repairing skateboard equipment and asked the Committee to consider requesting replacement of some
of the equipment when Capital Improvement planning. The cost for replacement is estimated to be
between $200 and $500. Rodsjo suggested the Committee consider revenue from advertising on the
hockey rink boards or on the Zamboni to benefit the Wojtowicz Skate Park.
Jinks reviewed the Vinterfest 2017 Expenses and Donations report provided by Negus. Negus informed
Dan Lee donated the button kits and updated the report to include an $848.50 donation from Meister’s
Bar and Grill. Negus informed Mayor Maefsky sent letters of appreciation to all the businesses and
individuals who contributed to the success of Vinterfest.
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OLD BUSINESS
Summer Recreation Programs
Negus provided the Summer Recreation flyer that will be inserted in the City-wide spring newsletter.
Gorham suggested a discussion on pickleball and requested that be placed on the April 3 agenda. It was
suggested the Scandia-Marine Lions or Boy Scouts could sell packaged snacks and drinks in the kitchen
of the warming house and share profits to raise money.
Review PRC Operating Calendar
Jinks reviewed the calendar and noted the Committee will begin preliminary budget planning at the
April 3 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Update Master Parks Plan
Jinks stated there were no major changes he wanted to see with the Master Parks Plan. Janie O’Connor
questioned the opportunity listed as “Township bike route system” at Hay Lake park. Jinks informed the
bike route sign already exists. O’Connor also questioned the goal for providing a trailhead for the
“Township and Washington County trails” at Bone Lake park. Jinks offered to research the goal.
Rodsjo shared she has a strong interest in our trails and offered to contact other cities and groups to
present to the Committee at a future meeting.
It was suggested the Committee consider a Frisbee golf course at Bone Lake park.
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Gorham nominated Jinks as Chair. Jinks nominated Gorham as Vice Chair.
Motion by Gorham, seconded by Hegland, to appoint Jinks as Chair. The motion carried 5 -0. Motion
by Jinks, seconded by Feldman, to appoint Gorham as Vice Chair. The motion carried 5-0.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING
The proposed agenda for the April 3, 2017 meeting:
1. Park Capital Improvement Plan 4. Presentation on Trails
2. Budget Planning 5. Concession Sales
3. Hockey Rink Signage 6. Senior Recreation Programs
Rodsjo suggested the Committee consider offering exercise/yoga classes and offered to contact local
instructors to present at the April meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Gorham, seconded by Hegland, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judi Negus
Office Assistant