7.a)1) Staff Report-Parks and Rec 2013 Annual Report1
SCANDIA
STAFF REPORT
Date of Meeting: January 21, 2014
To: City Council
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: Parks and Recreation 2013 Annual Report
Background:
At the November 14, 2013 Parks and Recreation meeting, it was recommended that the
Committee could benefit from providing an annual report that would document the year's
accomplishments and set goals for the coming year.
Issue:
Does the 2013 Annual Report accurately reflect Parks and Recreation accomplishments
and goals?
Proposal Details:
The annual report includes information identifying the Parks and Recreation Committee
membership responsibilities, the Committee bylaws, and the ordinance that established the
Parks and Recreation Committee. In addition, it defines when meetings take place and the
order of business.
The report also includes a listing of the primary functions of the Parks and Recreation
Committee to include long-range planning, park development, capital improvement
planning, review of development plans, and coordination with other parks agencies.
In addition, the report includes a listing of the secondary functions of the Parks and
Recreation Committee to include recreation programs, special events, facility operations,
and an annual budget.
The annual report for 2013 lists the following as accomplishments:
Signage guidelines
Lilleskogen Park improvements
Expansion of Vinterfest
Minnesota Ironman bicycle ride
Lighted ball field agreement
Tennis court resurfacing
Wind in the Pines Preserve sign
Hay Lake Park improvements
Eagle Scout project guidelines
Summer recreation programming
Winter recreation programming
Ice rink maintenance
Log House Landing
Collaboration with organizations
The annual report lists the following goals and projects for 2014 to include:
Lilleskogen Park improvements --curb cutout, butterfly garden and rain garden, picnic
shelter, and entrance sign
Other goals for 2014 may include:
Wayne Erickson Ballpark (paint/reside concession stand, larger bleachers with
cement slab, scoreboard, and pavilion)
Sign for the t -ball field
Sign for ball field south of the Community Center
Buckthorn eradication
Options:
1. Approve the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 2013 Annual Report.
2. Amend and then approve the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 2013
Annual Report.
3. Do not approve the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 2013 Annual Report.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendations:
Recommend #1.