4. b) Draft 5-22-17 MinutesCity of Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee
Special Meeting
Monday, May 22, 2017
Members Present: Ryan Jinks (Chair), Terry Gorham (Vice Chair), Sue Rodsjo, Dustin Hegland and Jim
Schneider
Members Absent: Jodi Feldmann
Staff Present: Judi Negus (Office Assistant) and Adam Hawkinson (Public Works Director)
Chair Jinks called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Gorham, seconded by Hegland, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 4-0.
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Comprehensive Plan Updates
The Committee reviewed the Parks and Recreation portion of the 2008 City of Scandia Comprehensive
Plan and recommended the following changes:
Parks and Recreation - Current Conditions
(Committee members noted the "Stakeholder Perceptions" could change based on survey results and
focus group feedback.)
Figure 17 - Parks, trails, open space, and recreation recommendations
Park System Plan
1. Focal point of Scandia Community Center Park as central hub of parks network throughout
Township.
2. Increase active recreation at Scandia Elementary School area.
3. Identify where and what kind of park acquisition is desirable.
4. Identify appropriate use of existing parks.
Trail System Plan
1. Support development of Gateway Trail and identify connections.
2. Identify opportunities for new trail systems, trailheads, and rest stops within the community.
Open Space System Plan
1. Protect stream corridors; link to promote preservation of open space.
2. Promote public awareness of value of open space and conservation easements.
Recreational Facilities System Plan
1. Develop partnerships with local and regional Recreation Facilities (e.g. adjacent school districts,
neighboring communities and governmental agencies).
"Future Needs" to be removed from the Comprehensive Plan. (Table 25 facilities to be included in the
Parks, Trails, Open Space, and Recreation Plan.)
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"Metropolitan Council Regional Parks System Statement" to be removed from the Comprehensive Plan.
(Committee members questioned whether this Statement was updated.)
"Green Infrastructure Priorities" and "Park Priorities" to be removed from the Comprehensive Plan. (In
the Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan.)
Remove "Recreation Facility Priorities", "Trail System Priorities", and "Open Space Priorities" from the
Comprehensive Plan.
Parks and Trails - Goals, Policies and Strategies
"Parks and Trails Goals" are in the Parks, Trails, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Committee members
agreed they need not be included in the Comprehensive Plan.
Committee members agreed to provide a concise paragraph for each of the four Visioning Session
Recommendations in Figure 17. Gorham will provide one for "Park System Plan" and "Recreational
Facilities System Plan." Rodsjo will provide one for "Trail System Plan" and "Open Space System Plan."
These will be reviewed by Committee members at their June 5, 2017 meeting.
Lilleskogen Strategic Action Plan Update
Committee members decided not to update the Lilleskogen Strategic Action Plan. Rather, the
Committee will pursue updating the original Lilleskogen Park Restoration plan due to the many changes
since it was completed in March 2008. It was suggested a student from the University of Minnesota's
Department of Landscape Architecture could take on this project.
Gorham informed he met with Tom Triplett and was informed of the landscaping plan for the Veterans
Memorial. Triplett would like to attend an upcoming meeting to present the plan to the Parks and
Recreation Committee. Gorham stated the plan includes a manicured lawn. Committee members
agreed to schedule another special meeting the week of June 19 for Triplett to present the proposed
landscape plan. Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails would be invited to attend the meeting.
Gorham asked Committee members for capital improvement recommendations to present at the
upcoming Capital Improvements meeting. Members agreed to recommend $17,000 for Lilleskogen debt
forgiveness, $25,000 for Lilleskogen development, and $10,000 for other park initiatives to include
Cycling Scandia.
Committee members did not review the draft Comprehensive Planning survey that was provided by
Administrator Soltis. Members decided to provide feedback individually to Soltis.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Hegland, seconded by Rodsjo, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 4-0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judi Negus
Office Assistant