3. 05-04-09 Minutes , �
CITY OF SCANDIA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Minutes of May 4,2009 Minutes
Members Present: Alex Bildeaux, Chair, Karen Schik, Vice-Chair, Mike Goeken, Matt
Rasmussen, Sally Swanson, Tom Vogen, Edward Ruf, Dan Skupien
Absent: Joan Benner
Guests: Ann Hurlburt, City Administrator, Tom Triplett, Friends of the Park, President and Pete
Crum, City Council Member representative
Call to Order.
Friends of the Park Report: Rick Ahern from DNR told them that the properties for the
easements up to Highway 97 for the Gateway Trail are under acquisition.
Adopt Minutes of April 6, 2009.
DISCUSSION:
Report Updates:
Ann Hurlburt with City report updates:
1. Summer recreation programs: Sports Swap for May 9, 2009 cancelled for lack of
interest. Cleat Kids and Tennis programs filling up. Camp Lakamaga programs slow to fill.
May have to drop these programs, or not offer as many.
2. City Council: Scandia-Marine Lions donated $7,500 for new skate park equipment. The
Committee was presented with a packet of proposals from three different makers of portable
skate park equipment. After much consideration, the Committee unanimously voted to
recommend the SRR portable, metal equipment purchase to the City Council. The metal was
chosen over wood because it was easier to move and store. The equipment can be stored in the
old building. Lilleskogen funds approved for design and construction of Weir structure. To get
DNR funds, need to prepare a Grant Application to the DNR after the legislature appropriates
money.
3. Wind in the Pines Park: Clean up day held on April 26, 2009 was successful. One ten
yard dumpster was filled, and most surface items are gone. Possibly would like to organize a can
and bottle clean up before the grass is in. There was visible evidence of driving inside the park.
Karen reported on trail connection bids that she has been obtaining. The Great River Greening
bid was $23,000. The Minnesota Conservation Corp. would not give a bid. Karen recommends
we work with Tim Wegner of Trail Source; his work would consist of review of our proposed
designs, visit the site and assist at site during construction of the log stairs and other erosion
control work in the switchback. Park Committee members and volunteers would do the actual
construction and materials will be an in-kind donation. Tim has time in June to meet at the park
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and view the site and discuss the project. The Committee needs more time, and Karen will get
other dates from him. To receive committed funds from City of Scandia and Carnelian
Watershed District, need a project, plans and a contract. The new park signs to be used to mark
trails at all parks are in. Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 9:00 am is the installation date at Wind in the
Pines Park for new trail markers. In addition to posting trail markers on trees, we will have the
four (4) cedar posts to put up on the trails. Consider for future ordering a boundary survey so
park boundaries can be marked and posted.
4. Taco Daze: Discussion was held regarding whether or not the Park Committee would
have a booth at Taco Daze which is held on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Matt and Dan will
be conducting the Dodgeball tournament. Discussion was held on how we can set the
tournament so that 6th grade and under football players will be able to attend (community ed
football games are held on Saturday mornings). One thought is to put adults first in the morning
rounds and grade school later. Football games sometimes go until at least 2:00, so it might not
work to put them in the afternoon.
5. General: The Park Committee Members have agreed to visit all parks by the July 6,
2009 meeting and to give comments and feedback on their observations. Also, discussion was
held about the boat landings and are they part of the parks, etc. It was determined that the Park
ordinances do not cover the boat landings. Finally, a majority vote is five (5) members together.