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09.a 04.06.2026 PRC Minutes DRAFT City of Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee Monday, April 6, 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), Kathy Sanville, Amy Shattuck, and Laura Weber. Absent: Dustin Hegland. Also Present: Kirsten Libby (City Council), Kyle Morell (City Administrator) and Brenda “Bee” Stignani (Office Assistant). Zauner called the meeting to order at 6 pm. A quorum was present. PUBLIC FORUM None APPROVAL OF AGENDA Zauner requested moving item 7.c.i up on the agenda to follow item 4, approve minutes. Sanville motion to approve the amended agenda, Shattuck, seconded. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Zauner called for any additions or corrections to the March 2, 2026 minutes. No additions or corrections were submitted. The minutes stand approved as documented. NEW BUSINESS Activities for Senior Populations - Fitness Instructor Adrienne Peppia Zauner invited Peppia to present a request to offer free one-hour fitness classes for seniors in the Community Center. Peppia requested minimal space to store some equipment after giving a brief history of her experience and vision of classes that would use bands, balls, weights in two chair fitness classes twice a week as a starting point. Past participants in Peppia’s classes have all been women, but are not closed to men. Discussion revealed the need for volunteers to provide their own liability insurance. Staff will provide the minimum requirements so Peppia can come back with a refined request. Staff confirmed “senior activities” are in the policy to waive the renters’ fees if there is a volunteer who would organize opportunities such as this, as Scandia can provide the space as it is available on the reservation calendar. Zauner pointed out all how events need a volunteer to champion the cause or the program will end. For instance, the PRC hosts a Pickleball tournament at Taco Daze. The past champion is willing to train a new volunteer this year, but this is his last time. REPORTS Chair Report No official report, will provide comments as progressing through the agenda. Public Works Report Morell presented the Public Works written report outlining the Vinterfest expense information with the intent to allow committee members to have these details in advance of a discussion at a future meeting. Zauner questions equipment hours– and would like clarification of what is being covered. Zauner asked if the city could hire someone for the Zamboni at Vinterfest as a savings over OT hours of Public Works employees and asked for a comparison of staff time for other community events, like Taco Daze. Morell requested specific questions be held until Fischer is present for a detailed discussion. OLD BUSINESS Master Plan Capital Plan Project Discussion Zauner noted the Forest Lake High School industrial shop class is constructing the coffee kiosk for Scandia Heritage Alliance, and asked if the city could ask the same group to build a different building at Wayne Erickson to accomplish another goal on the Park’s Master Plan at a reduced cost. Morell will inquire. Morell presented the staff report on Capital Improvement Projects. The next step is for the committee to make recommendations to the CIP committee. In turn, the CIP committee will make recommendations to Council in July for their first review of the potential projects to fund via tax levy. Discussion included examples of projects drawn up 30 years April 6, 2026 Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee Page 2 of 3 ago that are still not funded, the process of major projects completed in the last three years, and the need to have numbers now of cost estimates to be considered in the 2027 budget. Zauner requested numbers for a pavilion large enough for a simple design to cover 6 picnic tables at Lilleskogen Park from staff. Morell confirmed the Gateway Trail and the SHA Water Tower Barn projects are not funded through Park Funds. Earth Day Toy Swap Recap Zauner reported less toys were brought in by children as compared to last year, but many puzzles. Breakfast attendees who asked to bring donations later in the week were encouraged to mark their calendars for the same event in 2027. Four boxes were donated to the local thrift store. Discussion included considering more aggressive advertising, allowing donation drop offs prior to the event, and maintaining a small station for a puzzle exchange like the current library. Add other Earth Day Event Idea Discussion Staff included an abbreviated article from the Earth Day activity suggestions from Weber in the Spring Newsletter. Shattuck submitted photos to accompany social media postings with the same material. Further discussion directed staff create a dedicated Earth Day page under the Parks page on the city’s website. PRC Operational Calendar Zauner requested all committee members prepare suggestions of projects to consider to the May PRC meeting as prioritized in the Parks Master Plan, unless advocating to hold off spending to save for larger projects. Sanville suggested adding the information of completed projects to demonstrate progress to the Parks Master Plan. All agreed that updates to the Parks Master Plan should not delete completed projects. Further discussion included Shattuck volunteering to approach Maklin Bike Shop with a request to consider offering Bike Fix-It Clinics in partnership with Scandia’s PRC. Morell reported the Tourism Committee is investigating the possibility of organizing a 30-mile bike ride to start and end in Scandia on September 26, 2026. NEW BUSINESS Scandia Farmers Market Community Table Zauner called for volunteers to staff the community table at one of the Scandia Farmer’s Market events as outlined in the communication from Lynne Moratzka. Libby serves on the SFM board and signed PRC up on July 8th with the free watermelon provided by the SFM board special event. Sanville volunteered to staff the table, Zauner asks other committee members to consider supporting her if possible. Children’s Story Path – story board stands discussion Staff prepared a written report; Zauner asked for a volunteer to fill the story stands year-round. Shattuck volunteered and staff will follow up with the school on the status of new stories. Activities for Senior Populations Weber asked PRC to consider offering activities such as puzzles, meals, and games to people 55 and over modeled like a senior center. Morell stated Scandia could make space available but does not have staff to organize events or activities like neighboring communities. AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING The proposed agenda for Monday, May 4, 2026: 1. Senior Activities Discussion 2. CIP (Capital Improvement Projects) recommendation for 2027 3. Vinterfest Discussion April 6, 2026 Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee Page 3 of 3 4. Operational Calendar ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting by Sanville, seconded by Shattuck. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brenda “Bee” Stignani, Office Assistant/Parks & Recreation Coordinator