3. 07-07-08 Minutes Scandia Park and Recreation Committee
Minutes
Monday, July 7, 2008
Members Present: Karen Schik, Mike Goeken, Edward Ruf, Joan Benner, Dan
Skupien, Tom Vogen, Tom Triplett
Members Absent: Alex Bildeaux, Matt Rasmussen
Guests: Anne Hurlburt
1. Approval of Minutes- Minutes from June 2, 2008 were unanimously approved.
2. Skate Park Proposal- Marty McKelvey presented a written proposal to the
committee for the replacement of the existing skate park equipment. The
proposal offered several options from direct replacement with cheaper portable
equipment to more expensive concrete fixtures. Discussions ensued regarding
liability, annual maintenance, and funding. Tom T. moved to propose adding the
project to the CIP, with the assumption that the design details would come later
after more research (motion carried.)
3. Porta-pot request- The committee discussed a request from a Scandia resident to
install a portable toilet on the city-owned lot on Goose Lake. Tom V. offered his
opinion as a Goose Lake resident in favor of the idea. Joan moved to propose
adding the service to the 2009 budget (motion carried.)
4. Lilleskogen-Anne informed the committee that the Watershed cannot partner
with Scandia this year on the drainage control project. She indicated that without
the financial support, there is no point to sending the SRF proposal to the Council.
She offered to lobby the Watershed Committee to add the project to its 2009
budget so that P & R can propose a fund match. Karen suggested that the
committee can still do volunteer work in the interim, such as clearing exotic
vegetation in the park.
5. WIP- Karen updated the committee on the trail development presentation
conducted by Michael Varian. She recommended that Scandia begin stockpiling
logs in the park for future maintenance and development, and also reported that a
sign located 80 feet from the Hwy 95 centerline would be easily visible.
6. Gateway Trail- Tom T. reported on the Gateway meeting the week prior,
indicating that the MN DNR is taking an active role and progress is being made.
7. Friends of Scandia- Tom T. announced a meeting at his residence on July 23.
He informed the committee that he and Karen would be in attendance, but a
couple more P & R members were needed. Tom mentioned that staffing of the
Taco Daze table is needed, and that the organization would be looking to partner
with similar organizations. Examples included Friends of Washington Co. and
Chisago Friends of the Parks.
8. Taco Daze- Dan reported that the Dodgeball flyer has been submitted, and that
the rules and registration form are forthcoming.
9. Next meeting: Monday,Aug. 4, 2008
10. Meeting adjourned- Karen