3. 11-02-09 Minutes CITY OF SCANDIA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Minutes of November 2, 2009 Minutes
Members Present: Alex Bildeaux, Karen Schik, Mike Goeken, Matt Rasmussen, Sally
Swanson, Tom Vogen, Edward Ruf, Joan Benner
Absent: Dan Skupien, Pete Crum
Guest: Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator, Marty McKelvey, Steve Thorp, City Building
Official
Call to Order.
Review agenda and make additions.
Adopt Minutes of October 5, 2009.
DISCUSSION:
Report Updates:
L Lilleskogen Project Update (Steve): Steve reported that the canary grass has been
sprayed and we will need to spray again. Potentially need $150-$250 for more spray
—Round—up versus Rodeo brand was discussed. The buckthorn spray ordered is
Garlan. The Weir water structure is in Scandia, and is waiting to be installed.
Landmark Surveying is doing the staking. There is approximately $750.00 left in the
budget this year for this project.
2. Co-Ed Softball League Summary, (Marty): Full report will be received from
Marty next month.
3. City Council report (Anne and Alex): The Wild Mountain snow tubing day was
approved by the City Council. Minimum of 20 people are needed for this function to
go ahead. Besides advertising, we will be sending the flyer to Community Ed for
distribution.
4. Winterfest: The parade is out for this year, golf is in. Matt and Mike to have a full
report regarding the Golf Event and how it will be run. The event will be held from
1-4 mainly on the Community Center grounds. The Scandia Lions have agreed to sell
hot dogs, etc. Joan has offered hay bales for the trees on the sliding hill. We will
need to have the road at the bottom of the Elim sliding hill closed and have
supervision for the sledding. Other events considered for indoors would be beading
and snowflake making. The merits of a potential cake (snowball) walk and other kid
friendly activities indoors were discussed. All ideas will be considered for next year
expansion of Winterfest. Details for outdoor signs need to be given to Amy at
Meister's soon. Meister's has volunteered to help with outdoor signage.
5. Rasmussen House: Karen will prepare a letter to Delores Peterson and Judy Rydeen
explaining that no action will be taken at this time by the Park Board regarding this
city property.
6. Open Gym: The program has received $400 donation from the Scandia Lions and
$300 from the PTO to help defray costs. There has been no response to date
regarding an FLAA donation. Costs for the program runs about $1,200. Acceptance
of donations on site during the program was discussed. Sally will prepare an example
of a self-addressed, stamped envelope for receipt of donations. Arts and crafts
activities were also discussed for other activities.
7. Miscellaneous: Ball field improvements were mentioned. Marty will include
suggestions for improvements in her softball report.
8. Wind-in-the-Pines Park: Friends of the Park have suggested that we mark
boundaries since there is an encroachment on the South side of the park, potentially a
60 foot encroachment. Sally will get estimates for boundary marking.
Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting Monday, December 7, 2009.