7.a)1) 2007 Accomplishments and 2008-2010 Goals Meeting Date: 3/18/2008
Agenda Item: � � �
City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209th St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274
Action Requested: Review the Park and Recreation Committee's 2007 Accomplishments
and 2008-2009 Goals.
Deadline/Timeline: NA
Background: At their March 3 meeting,the Park and Recreation Committee
approved the attached document outlining their accomplishments for
2007, and goals for 2008 and 2009.
Recommendation: The Council should review the proposed goals, and comment or give
direction as you deem appropriate.
Attachments/ • Report
Materials provided:
Contact(s): Karen Schik, Committee Chair(651 433-
5254)
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt,Administrator
(pazk and r�goals)
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2007 and PROGRAM GOALS 2008-2009
Scandia Park and Recreation Committee
Report to City Council
2007 Accomplishments
PARKS
Wind in the Pines Park
New Initiatives:
� Obtained $6,000 grant from Great River Greening for trail stabilization plan and project.
• Developed plan for trail connector to make entire trail system contained within park
boundaries.
• Began removal of exotic woody species.
On-going projects:
• Completed trail maintenance—cleared extensive fallen trees,mowed grassy trails,re-
established overgrown former trails.
Lilleskogen Park
New Initiatives:
• Hired consultant to produce detailed park development plan.
On-going projects:
• Burned brush piles from previous removal work.
Lion's Park(Hav Lake�
• Discussed potential plans for a ba11 field and playground. Assessment of need for a ball
field is needed before additional work.
Trails
• Met with Gateway Trail group and developed conceptual alignment of trail through city
center.
RECREATION
New Initiatives:
• Implemented Open Gym program at Scandia elementary over 4 Saturdays in winter.
• Implemented new Snow Tubing event in December at Trollhaugen.
On-going projects:
• Coordinated with Recreation director and implemented Winterfest.
• Coordinated dodge-ba11 tournament at Taco Daze.
• Engaged with the public at Park and Rec Booth at Taco Daze.
• Assisted with winter rec programs (skating lessons).
• Provided feedback on recreation programs.
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2008 GOALS
PARKS
Lilleskogen Park
• Seek funding for Lilleskogen park development—wetland and woodland restoration,
paved trails,boardwalk,parking lot, lighting.
• If funding obtained,begin projects.
Wind in the Pines Park
• Continue trail maintenance—mowing, clear trails as needed.
• Complete removal of exotic woody species from the park.
• Seek funding to implement trail connector project and conduct project(fall)if feasible.
• Seek means to develop a comprehensive management plan for the park.
Open Space Plan
• Work with Comprehensive Plan Committee as needed to finalize prioritization plan of
Open Space/Green Corridor Plan. '
• Evaluate how to proceed with implementation of Open Space Plan.
• Engage in the Land and Water Legacy program: assist landowner application to program
by public meeting or other landowner outreach to owners of targeted priority parcels.
Trails
• Engage with Gateway Trail group and help to move project forward.
• Begin process of developing potential trail system in Scandia and identifying priorities.
RECREATION
• Review 2008 recreation programs developed by Recreation Coordinator(RC).
• Assist RC at 2008 Garden Show and other programs,if needed.
• Coordinate dodgeball tournament andlor other recreation programs at Taco Daze.
• Evaluate possibility of expanding winter Open Gym program.
• Plan and coordinate Vinterfest 2009 with RC.
OTIiER
• Explore concept of a 501 c3 group to enable better access to funding sources.
• Explore ways to notify and engage citizens in Scandia parks and events.
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2009 GOALS
PARKS
Lillesko e�n
• Continue Park Development process at Lilleskogen.
Wind in the Pines
• Continue maintenance tasks.
• Pursue ways to get signage and trail markers(e.g. Friends Group)
Scandia Parkland South of Ballfield
• Assess the site—ecological conditions.
• Develop a plan for how to improve it—trail connector, exotic species control.
Lion's Park-Hay Lake
• Determine if ballfield and playground should proceed. Provide feedback to city council
regarding project details.
TRAILS
• Continue work with Gateway Trail group.
• Continue pursuing other tra,ils project.
RECREATION
• Continue all regular committee functions and activities.
OTHER
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