3. 01-03-11 Minutes CITY OF SCANDIA
PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Minutes of January 3,2011
Members Present: Alex Biideaux, Chair,Sally Swanson, Matt Rasmussen,Joan Benner,Tom Vogen,Mike
Goeken
Guests: Anne Hurlburt,City Administrator, Laurie Monson, City Recreation Coordinator
1. Call to Order
2. Review Agenda
3. Approve November and December 2010 minutes
Reports:
4. Lilleskogen Project update-there is some interest from the Lions, Friends of the Parks and
Scandia Elementary Foundation. Any specific proposals will go through the committee and the
city council.The Elementary school was most interested in butterfly garden and amphitheater. It
was discussed that a parking area should be the first priority.The weir will be working in the
spring and the high water mark can be determined so trail layout can begin.
5. Winter Rec Programs-Skating classes are starting this week. The rec reational skating class is
full with a waitlist, Hot Shot Kids has 10. There was discussion about adding a second rec class
next year.
Ga-ga (a dodgeball game from Israel,translation" hit-hit")I- Laurie met at Scandia Elementary
with parents and PE teacher about the possibility of an octagonal pit for the dodgeball game
gaga being placed in a park because they stated there is no room for it at the school. After
discussion by the committee it was decided Laurie would get back to the group to let them
know there is not room at the community center for this.
Summer programs- Laurie is meeting with Lakamaga about summer programs. Plans include
skateboard camp, cleat kids for younger group,geocaching, archery,tennis and Lakamaga gaga.
No adult classes will be offered as they were cancelled for low/no participation last year.
6. City Council Meeting-no specific park report
Project Discussions
7. Grant opportunity-Anne reports we are to receive a grant through the Washington County
Department of Health for a bike trail plan. She has a call scheduled to discuss more information
such as exact amount (around $3920), and when it starts.The plans at this point are for
brochures and marking routes. MNDOT may have some funding for crosswalks etc. There are
some $for nonmotorized transport through federal funding of the Safe Route to School
program. There may be a public trail planning meeting at some point.
8. Park Signs—examples at www.americantrails.or� . Request for money to design and create
uniform park signs will be in park budget proposal. Currently Hay Lake, Ball field and Wind In the
Pines are listed and T-Ball field, Lilleskogen and S. ballfield need signs as well. Goose Lake and
Log House Landing were also discussed.The Committee discussed the issue of naming the
lighted ball field and will discuss further next meeting along with choosing signpost design. It
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was decided to have signs consistent with current city signs at the Community Center and the
Fire Hall.
9. Vinterfest-details were discussed and finalized for the chili cook-off, snow-sculpture contest
and other activities at Vinterfest.Tasks for planning and purchasing supplies were divided
among members. Posters were distributed.
10. Park Dedication Fees
11. Wind in the Pines survey-completed and distributed to members for review.
12. New Member Recruitment discussed
Meeting adjourned