04-07-08 Minutes
City of Scandia
Park and Recreation Committee Minutes
April 7, 2008, 7 pm
Members present: Karen Schik, Alex Bildeaux, Mike Goeken, Matt Rassmussen, Edward Ruff,
Joan Benner,Tom Vogen
Members absent: Dan Skupien , Tom Triplett
Guests: Anne Hurlburt, Mike Harnetty
WelcomeCongratulations
1. to new member Tom Vogen. to Dan Skupien and family for
new arrival tonight!
Garden Fever report
2.: 30+ attendees, worked well with format of one presenter at a
time, plan to sponsor again next year
City Council Report
3.:
a. Lilleskogen- plans approved by City Council, wanted 6 ft path, did not like
lighting in park. Tom T. setting up meeting with senior apartment residents to
discuss their interests
b.PRC 2008 plans: City Council approved.
Lilleskogen Park
4.: Watershed District is interested in partnering with us/helping fund wetland
area, next step is working on trail alignment, water level, site survey for water level impact,
SRF for earthwork and weir proposal.
Prairie restoration has agreed to donate 2500 wetland plants
Consider wetland banking where credit is received for restoring wetlands.
Wind in the Pines Park
5.: brush removal went well. Next step is signage- Matt and Ed will
check on sign costs, get some bids. Great River Greening still planning on work in June
2008 tasks
6.: we discussed what areas each of us would like to work on for the year. See 2008
goals for details. Lilleskogen-Alex and Joan, Wind in the Pines-Karen, Open Space- Karen,
Trails- Tom, Recreation- Matt and Dan, 501c3- Tom, Advertising- Ed and Joan.
Chainsaw training
7.: after discussion it was determined that would be too complicated (with
OSHA and liability issues) and expensive for the city to train volunteers
City lot at Goose Lake
8.- the city owns 2 1/2 acres for parks at Goose Lake. Karen will ask
Anne to check on any restrictions for selling. It may be possible to sell this land and use the $
for Lilleskogen Park.
Comprehensive Plan
9.Announcements: meetings April 8 and 10
10.GRG Landowner incentive program announced
Washington Conservation District
11.No information yet on invasive species program
soccer field
12. City Council will discuss with Scandia Elementary and FLAA- at the school and
its use
13. Next meeting Monday, May 5 at 7 pm