06-02-08 Minutes
Scandia Park and Recreation Committee
Minutes
Monday, June 2, 2008
Members Present:
Karen Schik, Alex Bildeaux, Mike Goeken, Edward Ruf, Joan
Benner, Matt Rasmussen, Dan Skupien, Tom Vogen
Members Absent
: Tom Triplett
Guests
: Anne Hurlburt
Approval of Minutes
1.- Revised minutes from May 5, 2008 were unanimously
approved.
Taco Daze
2.- Matt indicated a June deadline is rapidly approaching for completion
of the Dodgeball flyer. Dan volunteered to revise last year’s flyer and submit it.
Some discussion ensued regarding the post-tournament cleanup last year. Matt
offered to discuss the issue further with the Taco Daze committee. The PR
committee debated the issue of separating the “Friends of Scandia” booth from
the City of Scandia table. Consensus on the need to separate the two was reached.
WIP
3.- Karen reported that Great River Greening had completed installation of the
log stairs on the main trail. She expressed some regret that it was done without
involvement of the Committee, though the group agreed that the work was
generally acceptable. Karen offered to arrange a meeting with GRG to demo the
installation methods and considerations. Edward displayed a wide selection of
sign samples, which could be considered in the design of the WIP signage. The
group debated the pros and cons of various materials as well as the general
placement. It was decided that the site would be viewed on the same date as the
GRG meeting.
Lilleskogen
4.- Karen reported some concerns expressed by local residents
regarding traffic, vandalism, and parking problems potentially caused by the
existence of an east entrance to the park. She explained that the majority of the
Council members did not see a need for the east entrance. Various methods to
protect the privacy of the east boundary residents were debated without
consensus.
Comp Plan
5.- Anne indicated that she had been in contact with SRF to determine if
there was redundancy or unnecessary tasks outline in its proposal. SRF
reportedly responded that there weren’t, and the proposal stands as is. Alex
moved to propose acceptance of the plan to the Council to get it off “square zero,”
and the motion carried.
CIP
6.- Mike provided a summary of the recent CIP meetings, indicating there was
very little (if any) attention paid to PR projects. Anne provided some justification
for the low priority of PR as it relates to the CIP. Mike expressed his opinion that
the Committee would likely have to raise funds itself if the slated projects are to
get off the ground.
Friends of Scandia (501C3)-
7.Karen reported in Tom’s absence, indicating that
the Council is enthusiastic about the idea. She reported that July 23 has been
chosen as the first meeting date, and suggested that the Committee provide her
with a list of potential members (with addresses). The Committee debated the
need for a public announcement without consensus.
Goose Lake
8.- The Committee discussed the pros and cons of formulating a
proposal for the future of the Goose Lake lot. The issues were strongly debated.
It was decided that a carefully prepared written proposal would be necessary.
Anne suggested that the issue be tabled until more information comes from the
CIP committee.
Next meeting: Monday, July 7, 2008
9.
Meeting adjourned-
10. Karen