12-5-07 Minutes
Scandia Park and Recreation Committee
Minutes
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Members Present:
Dave Smith, Karen Schik, Alex Bildeaux, Mike Goeken, Edward
Ruff, Joan Benner
Members Absent
: Matt Rasmussen, Dan Skupien, Tom Triplet
Guests
: Anne Hurlburt
Scandia Vinterfest
1. –Saturday, Feb 2 1-4 pm. Discussion of plans for the day,
there was a suggestion that we sell Scandia Sweatshirts- proposal with details is
needed. Spanish Club will sell hotdogs and baked goods in Community Center
for their fundraiser. Sleigh ride is lined up. Marty is organizing sledding- getting
permission from the church.
Approval of P&R Committee Minutes of Nov 15, 2007
2.Alex/Joan
City Council Report
3.Dave reportsLilleskogen proposal for $12,000 with
SRF/Critical Connections was approved by City Council (with one no vote).
Tubing day at Trollhaugen was approved for Dec. 29 – fliers will be sent home
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with students and posted, preregistration required by the 26.
Wind in the Pines update-
4.Karen and Mike worked hard on buckthorn removal,
more needed. Great River Greening (GRG) trail work was delayed for multiple
reasons- their contract is only through 3-08. The plan is to extend the contract
deadline to 7-1-08 – City Council approval will be requested for this. The loop
trail development proposal was $18,00-20,000 by GRG for trail construction with
steps- they are open to having volunteers assist to reduce the cost. The decision
was to go ahead and apply for grants for this and Lilleskogen restoration at the
same time.
Scandia open gym Saturdays
5.were a success last year. Mike will help set up
again this year. The cost is $32/hour for the janitor at 4 hours minimum x 4
weeks. Mike will write a proposal for Anne get to Mike H to present to the Lions
for a grant to cover these expenses. Dates- 4 Saturdays in January-Jan 5, 12, 19,
26 9am- noon.
Soccer field
6.ideas- BMX track was discussed as a ball field will not be possible
there.
Next meeting: Monday, January 7, 2008
7.
Meeting adjourned-
8. Mike/Karen