3-2-09 Minutes
Scandia Park and Recreation Committee
Minutes
Monday, March 2, 2009
Members Present:
Karen Schik, Mike Goeken, Dan Skupien, Matt Rasmussen, Alex
Bildeaux, Joan Benner, Sally Swanson
Members Absent
: Tom Vogen, Edward Ruf
Guests
: Anne Hurlburt, Tom Triplett, Marty McKelvey
Friends of Scandia Parks
1.- Tom Triplett provided an update, reporting:
Roster is up to 67 paid members
A special board position was created for Boy Scouts senior patrol leader
A Girl Scout leader has also expressed interest
In an effort to save money and work, the group will not seek tax exempt
status for the time being
Activity ideas are still being sought
A discussion ensued regarding the feasibility of Friends getting involved in the
mining issue. After considerable debate the general consensus was that it is not
advisable.
Lilleskogen
2.- With news from Anne that some funds were available for the
project, the committee discussed the SRF estimate in an effort to agree on a
proposal. The idea of moving ahead with the water control structure was weighed
against proposing a change to the capital expenditure budget. The possibility of
proposing the pursuit of Watershed funds for the trail project in WIP was also
discussed as a possibility. Ultimately a motion was made for a proposal to
request a fund match for tasks 1 through 3 of the SRF plan and the motion carried.
Adult Softball League
3.- Mike provided the following update:
The fee per team will likely be $450-500, which will pay for game balls and
umpires
There will most likely be eight teams, open to any community
Games will be played Sunday nights, 5 to 9pm
Anne indicated that a final plan will be needed by the end of the following week to
get the information into the news letter.
Park Shelter Reservation Policy
4.- Anne provided another draft for review. After
considerable debate, a consensus was reached to change the Hay Lake deposit to
$100. Anne indicated that signage would be posted and the information would be
added to the city website.
Park Rules-
5.Two parts of the draft ordinance were revisited with the following
outcome:
Pets in the park- No consensus
Liquor in the park- rule forbidding it was stricken from the draft.
Recreation Programs-
6.The committee discussed Marty’s written proposal. It
was generally considered acceptable, with the exception of the need to clarify
details regarding the sports equipment swap event.
Approval of Minutes
7.- Minutes from Feb. 2, 2009 were unanimously approved.
Next meeting
8.- Monday, April 6, 2009
Meeting adjourned
9.- Alex