4. 01-07-08 Minutes Scandia Park and Recreation Committee
Minutes
Monday, January 7, 2008
Members Present: Dave Smith, Karen Schik, Alex Bildeaux, Mike Goeken, Edward
Ruf, Joan Benner, Matt Rasmussen, Dan Skupien, Tom Triplett
Members Absent: None
Guests: Anne Hurlburt
1. Approval of P&R Committee Minutes of Dec 5,2007- Unanimously
approved.
2. Lilleskogen Draft Proposal- A graphic presentation was given by Jason
Hudsveth (Critical Connections Ecological Services) and Ken Grieshaber (SRF)
regarding development of Lilleskogen Park. In general all ideas were well
received by the committee members. Input was solicited regarding a few critical
details:
a. Choice to keep or remove spoil piles- The general consensus was that
they should be retained as topographical features.
b. Pedestrian crossing near the senior community- The general consensus
was the a crossing is critical. More research as to the exact location will
be necessary.
c. Installation of a weir structure to help maintain water levels- The general
consensus is that such a structure is necessary.
d. Pedestrian lighting- Possible lighting of trails was discussed, but no
consensus was reached.
3. Scandia Vinterfest (All)— Saturday, Feb 2 1-4 pm. A draft advertising poster
was submitted by Edward. Final assignments were reviewed:
a. FL Spanish Group- will sell food and drinks
b. Ale�Dan- will tend the bonfire and supervise the sled hill
c. Mike- wiIl set up street barricades
d. Matt- will supervise the skate rink
4. Winter Tubing Activity Update (Dave/Anne)- The turnout was better than
expected, with considerable positive feedback received from the participants.
There were some surprises, such as the rate charged for youths and the fact that
the facility was open to the public. There was also considerable negative
feedback received from some Scandia residents regarding the choice to use
Trollhagen as opposed to the local Ekobaken.
5. Ball Park Policy (Anne)- Feedback was solicited regarding the recently
distributed draft policy. Alex suggested adding policy for scheduling make-up
games when the facility is available. Otherwise the policy was acceptable to all.
6. Next meeting: Monday, February 5, 2008
7. Meeting adjourned- Mike/Karen