5.b Staff Report
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April 5, 2021
To: Parks and Recreation Committee
From: Brenda “Bee” Stignani, Office Assistant
Re: Staff Report
Name Orwell Ave N new park survey
Staff created a survey with Gorham: Submit Suggestions for City of Scandia's Newest Park! Survey
(surveymonkey.com) Staff recommends launching this survey into the community after the Scandia’s 1,000 Acts
of Kindness event concludes May 2, 2021. Staff requests direction from PRC for a launch date.
Wayne Erickson Memorial Ball Field Advertisement Banners
Staff mailed letters to the current banners on the fences, requesting 2021 support. The opportunity to
advertise is listed on the city’s website as a news item and as a support our parks internal page. The
contract period is April 1st – March 31st annually.
Final Update from Retiring PW Director Hawkinson
The tennis court nets have been installed and skate park equipment will be reinstalled at a later date as
the weather permits.
Hawkinson’s parting words for PRC: I appreciate the effort that the PRC members have put into trying to
improve the community’s parks and outdoor opportunities. I wish them all the best for the upcoming playground
development. Cheers, Adam
Hay Lake Water Fountain
Staff reached out to the Washington County DNR Hydrologist, Dan Scollan, with questions regarding
issues surrounding the consideration of installing a water fountain at Hay Lake Park. Scollan directed
staff to other resources. Staff is waiting for responses.
Sign Update
Soderlund’s Mill contacted Behnken Brick and Stone to finalize details regarding the mounting design in
order to begin making the Lilleskogen Park sign.
Prior to Hawkinson’s retirement, he provided the following information to PRC members:
FYI: the proposed area for the Lilleskogen Park sign to be installed has been marked with two stakes. I chose the
area for three reasons: (the county likes a good reasoning for adding features)
1.) The light located at the site is already an obstacle for the county
2.) The light will help light up the sign at night
3.) It is set out enough that people will see it sooner than if it were set back out of their right of way.
Please go take a look when you are out and about. In the picture it is the light blue straight dotted line circled.