6.a) Staff Report-2013 Annual Report
STAFF REPORT
Date of Meeting: January 6, 2014
To: Parks and Recreation Committee
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: 2013 Annual Report
Background:
At the November 14, 2013 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
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
The annual report lists the following goals and projects for 2014 to include:
Lilleskogen Park improvements (curb cutout, butterfly garden, picnic shelter, and
entrance sign)
Wayne Erickson Ballpark (paint/reside concession stand, larger bleachers with
cement slab, scoreboard, and pavilion)
Other miscellaneous goals include a sign for the t-ball field, signs for ball field behind the
Community Center, and 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 #2 after input from Committee members.