04. 07.06.2026 PRC Minutes DRAFT
City of Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee Monday, July 6, 2026
A meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee was held on the above date at the Community Center and on
Zoom. Present: Greg Zauner (Chair), Dustin Hegland (Vice-Chair), Amy Shattuck, Laura Weber, and Kathy
Sanville. Also Present: Kyle Morell (City Administrator). Zauner called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. A
quorum was present.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Hegland motioned to approve the agenda; Weber seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Zauner called for any additions or corrections to the June 2, 2026, minutes. No additions or corrections were
submitted. The minutes stand approved as documented.
REPORTS
Chair Report
Zauner offered no report, stating all items he would discuss are already on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
Taco Daze Pickleball Tournament
Terry Gorham talked about the planning and running of the pickleball tournament at Taco Daze. The tournament
is open to 21 teams of 2. Each team is guaranteed seven games as part of a round-robin and single-elimination
format. Registration opens in mid-August, with applications submitted to the City. Shattuck offered to assist
with the tournament's operations during Taco Daze.
Vinterfest Planning
Zauner presented a Financial Summary of Vinterfest 2026. The report shows income from sponsors, the cost of
events, and the cost to the City to assist with the event. The total cost of the event was approximately $30,000.
More than half of that was paid for by sponsors. The City spends approximately $10,000 per year on event
assistance, shared between public works and office staff. The financial impact on the community is unknown,
although some restaurants have reported good sales weekends.
Sanville suggested focusing on more non-weather-dependent events, since those events are canceled when the
weather does not cooperate. Zauner stated Gammlegarden and the Scandia Heritage Alliance also put on events
during the weekend at their locations. Weber and Sanville wondered whether there was a way to quantify the
number of visitors for both the hockey tournament and other events. This would help the Committee focus its
efforts on events that generate the most traffic. Weber suggested a music event in the Community Center
during the day. Zauner stated the event would proceed as planned in 2027, and the Committee will look to re-
evaluate in 2028. Zauner asked the City to seek funds from the bank to help sponsor the fireworks.
Master Plan Capital Plan Project Discussion
Staff presented the revised Master Plan Capital Project list. The Committee asked the list be modified to remove
the last two columns and then printed so they could pick up the sheets for review. This item will be added to
the August agenda.
PRC Operational Calendar
August has Taco Daze Planning and Winter Recreation Planning.
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NEW BUSINESS
July Farmer’s Market
Sanville is working the Farmer’s market for the Park and Rec Committee on July 8. She will talk with Bee about
park handouts.
Park Tour Discussion
The Committee toured Lilleskogen Park before the meeting. They concluded that a pavilion at the park is not
practical. They will tour Wayne Erickson Park before the August meeting.
Park Committee Shirts
Zauner stated that the members can order Park Committee shirts from the City. Members will need to speak
with office staff to order shirts if they are interested.
Voting for Community Fun Day Stories
Staff printed copies of the stories for the Committee to review. They will email staff with their winners to be
presented at the August 19 Community Fun Day Event.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING
The proposed agenda for Monday, August 3, 2026:
1. Park Tour at Wayne Erickson Park at 5:30 pm
2. Story Contest
3. Winter Recreation Events
4. Operational Calendar
5. Updated Park Master Plan Action Items
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Heglund, seconded by Sanville. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kyle Morell, City Administrator