09.a 03.02.2026 PRC Minutes DRAFT
City of Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee Monday, March 2, 2026
A meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee was held on the above date at the Community Center and
Zoom. Present: Greg Zauner (Vice-Chair), Amy Shattuck, and Laura Weber. Absent: Dustin Hegland and
Kathy Sanville. Also Present: Terry Gorham, Corey Roberts, Scot Taylor, Kirsten Libby (City Council), Kyle
Morell (City Administrator) and Brenda “Bee” Stignani (Office Assistant). Zauner called the meeting to order
at 6:00 pm. A quorum was present.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Zauner requested to amend the agenda to add 7, Minnesota Parks Presentation recap. Shattuck moved to
approve the amended agenda, Weber seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Zauner called for any additions or corrections to the February 2, 2026 minutes. No additions or corrections
were submitted. The minutes stand approved as documented.
REPORTS
Chair Report
No chair report submitted or presented.
OLD BUSINESS
The Minnesotan – Vinterfest event
Zauner gave the history of the last 15 years as the organizer of Vinterfest and Morell summarized Fischer’s
February PRC and City Council reports. Roberts presented a history of the hockey tournament event added to
Vinterfest in 2013, now named The Minnesotan Cup. Taylor contributed to fill in about the Mites hockey
tournament and other Vinterfest events Meisters has sponsored. Gorham offered comments as the past PRC
Chair and participant in volunteering for both the Lions Club and PRC at Vinterfest, suggesting the PRC take this
opportunity to consider rebranding the event, while providing transparency to address concerns from the
community. Discussion continued to include events within Vinterfest with fees gives the impression that
Vinterfest is a fundraiser for other organizations. While there are many positive experiences, and even City
Pride, further investigation of the real cost of hosting events like Vinterfest and Taco Daze is important to
gather for City Council as they make decisions to approve all future city sponsored events.
Master Plan Capital Plan Project Discussion
Zauner updated new committee members that 2026 likely will not have any funds for Capital Improvement
Projects (ICP), but requested members peruse the Parks Master Plan for 2027 recommendations to consider.
Zauner further explained that some CIP require holding off for a few years to have enough funds accumulated
to go with grant applications in order to have sufficient funds available. And the Wayne Erickson Memorial
Ball Field playground replacement project is further complicated by working with Washington County
regarding right of way infringement. Libby suggested considering a Quick Claim Deed request to resolve this.
Earth Day Toy Swap Planning – March 28, 2026
Add Puzzle Swap – all present consented and recommenced staff use the combined flyer for swapping
both children’s toys and puzzles for all ages at the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Lions’ event.
Add other Earth Day Event Idea Discussion - Weber offered potential ideas to promote Earth Day
without taxing environmental resources which defeat the intent of Earth Day. Ideas included hosting
March 2, 2026
Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee
Page 2 of 2
an event to walk to a destination in town to encourage residents to consider walking or biking when
possible, suggest individuals clean up debris on the streets at their own homes, and use social media to
encourage individuals to choose to incorporate earth friendlier options into their lives on a regular
basis. Weber volunteered to provide staff with possible media content, and Shattuck to assist with
photos to accompany this type of postings.
PRC Operational Calendar
Morell to prepare a simplified 2026 CIP plan for the committee to review next month.
NEW BUSINESS
Elect Officers
Weber nominated Zauner to be the 2026 PRC Chair and Hegland to be the 2026 Vice-Chair Hegland, Shattuck
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Minnesota State Parks Presentation re-cap
Zauner reported the event was not heavily attended, but very well received.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING
The proposed agenda for Monday, April 6, 2026:
1. Master Plan Capital Plan project discussion
2. Earth Day Toy Swap re-cap
3. Additional Earth Day Activity discussion
4. Operational Calendar
5. Activities for senior populations
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Shattuck, seconded by Weber. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda “Bee” Stignani, Office Assistant/Parks & Recreation Coordinator