3. 09-14-09 Minutes 4 �
Scandia Park and Recreation Committee
Minutes
Monday, September 14, 2009
Members Present: Alex Bildeaux, Karen Schik, Joan Benner, Sally Swanson, Tom Vogen,
Mike Goeken, Matt Rassmussen
Members Absent: Ed Ruf, Dan Skupien, Pete Crum, Anne Hurlburt
Guests: Marty McKelvey
Call to Order
Approve and Adopt August 2009 minutes with slight revisions.
1. Funding Update: The $7,500 watershed district grant was approved for Lilleskogen
Park work on the water control structure. We also received two bids for construction of
the water control structure and grading work at Lilleskogen Park. Peterson Excavating
and Scandia Trucking supplied the bids with quite a bit of price difference. Alex will
check the bids to be sure they contain the proper excavating work required in both ponds,
etc. It was thought that this might determine why the bids were so far apart. Scandia
Trucking is a relatively new company that none of us had heard o£ The work is to be
completed this Fall.
2. Co-Ed Softball Leagues: The games have started and it appears that 4 teams will play.
Marty needs to order chalk for the field.
3. Wind-in-the-Pines Park. The new stairs are substantially complete. It has been
determined that trail markers should be placed along the stairs on both sides of the creek.
4. Taco Daze Update: The Dodge Ball tournament was fun and there were no major
issues. Contestants liked the new shirts and the consensus is to continue this event and
try to track how much money we take in. Possibly to add more Park Board sponsored
events at Taco Daze in the future, such as a Dunk Tank.
5. Upcomin� Park Committee Events:
A. Open Gym davs 2010:
After considerable discussion, it was voted to approve 6 weeks of open gym time
this winter at Scandia school. Turnout has been favarable each year, but we need
volunteers and money to implement this program. Mike has asked the Lion's and
FLAA in the past to cover the cost of the program. To use the Scandia school
facilities, we must pay for janitor time. The play equipment, we bring in, and
Park Board volunteers supervise. Mike will gather his proposal to the Lion's and
FLAA and get that ready to re-submit for 2010 money.
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B. Vinterfest:
There was considerable discussion surrounding this year's event. Everyone
agrees that this can become a signature event, and would like to expand the
festivities with more fun activities and a winter parade. It was agreed that we
need to get the word out to local business and organizations and with the 2010
date and the parade soon.
Past events that will be kept are sliding on the Elim Church hill, skating, snow
sculpture contest (Joan in charge). Potential new event will be a snow golf event
in addition to the parade. Mike and Matt will be preparing more information
about the proposed new golf event. The Vinterfest parade route was not
determined yet, but possibly starting at Meister's and ending at warming house.
A route and time for the parade will need to be determined soon. We need to
keep in contact with Meister's so that they can assist with sign's for the event, etc.
We need to give them as much advance time as possible. Amy is the contact
there.
Sale of food: Food vendors, or Park Board sponsored food for sale such as Brats,
etc. was discussed. We have had hot chocolate in the warming house in the past.
The City will look into the legalities of the Park Board selling hot food. The Girl
Scouts have sold food in the past, and may want to continue to do so.
• Saturday, February 6, 2010 is the set event date.
6. Next meeting- Monday, October 5, 2009 moved to 5:30 instead of 7:00 for a start
time.
7. Meeting adjourned- Alex