2. 08-07-06 Minutes � Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee
Minutes
}Monday, August 7, 2006 7PM
Members Present: Deb Campobasso, Karen Schik, Dave Smith
Guests: Kate (Uofl�In), Mike Harnetty, Mike Goeken, Alex Bildeaux
Minutes—tabled. Haven't received July minutes yet.
' Committee member recruitm�nt—Alex Bildeaux is interested in becoming a member of
the committee, Mike Goeken is considering it and Deb will call Steve Baaken and
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' l " Board for recommendation by August 15�'. Deb asked if anyone is interested in the Vice
Chair position. Dave said he'd be interested and have the time. If absent members are
interested we can vote, otherwise we'll make it final next month with a motion.
University of Minnesota presented 3 plans for Old Lions Park.
Option 1 Universal Design -features a restored woodland, open forest and restored
vvetland, boardwalk& viewing platform and picnic area and basic trail system.
Option 2—Education—features restored woodland, restored wetland, picnic area,
outdoor clasi-oom, open meadow, buttefly garden, viewing platform and more trails with
� educational signage.
Option 3—�estoration and Contemplation—features more•rustic restored woodland
with chipped trail, wetland surrounded by grassy prairie.
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�Committee discussed combining options 1 and 2 together but was not real interested in
option 3 for this site. Drawings will be e-mailed to all subcommittee and committee
members shortly in pdf format for review. Please send suggestions to Karen and she will
forward them on to Kate. The goal to have revised plans by late August for use at Taco
Daze. Mike Goeken will pick up large copies from Kate at the UofMn when they're
finished.
Rec Programs—Deb reported that she sent an e-mail to all past participants that have e-
mail as well as Marty and got a few comments and suggestions, but noone was
able/interested in coming to a meeting. It was Deb's suggestion to continue to build the
flag football program that was started by volunteers last fall. For winter continue the
after school skating and recruit an ice skating instructor that could run some outdoor
lessons(requested by resident Krista Dorcas), also continue with the Winter Festival in
January. Marty did not respond to the request for fall/wtr program ideas as of the
meeting date.
Summer Program Evaluation—Committee discussed the information that they'd like
included in a written report from Marty about this year's program. Items include
• * what programs worked
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� * what programs didn't worlc
* evaluation of enrollment (was it satisfactory)
* compare enrollments to 3 previous years(Deb can provide previous years)
* budget summary showing revenue& expenditures
Committee would like this information submitted to the Chair by September lst for
inclusion with the meeting packet, for review on September l lt�' The committee would
like Marty t� attend on September 11�'' . From there Marty will present a summary report
to the Town Board on September 19`�'
Deb expressed concern about how Marty was working with the committee, in particular
herself as Chair. The lack of cor�munication and follow through with requests for
written monthly reports has been very frustrating. She has worked very ind�pendently, as
,op�osed to being a team player.,_
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Taco Daze Events—Dodgeball is ready for promotion. Deb presented the attached
request for support to start a Scandia Area Sports Association from Geno Campobasso.
He, along with a few other sports enthusiasts would like to begin fundraising for this
association at Taco Daze by running a batting cage. The association is being organized,
like a booster club to assist the Township with raising funds for sports facilities and
identifying needs. Chair will write a letter of support for this idea.
PTOS—Wind in the Pines has made significant progress with the help of the
� subcommittee, especially with clearing trails. Mike Goeken is heading up a table/booth
at Ta.co Daze to display the new plans far Old Lions Park and begin a contest to rename
the.park. Dave is researching properties need to complete the easement from town to the
business parlc. ; s
Facilities—Ron&Deb tried to call a meeting with a few folks but it didn't work out so
well (Deb &Ron were the only ones in attendance). We will attempt to do this again, but
make it specific to the ice rink this time.
Development Review— Serenity(development on Oakhill & 199U')the Town Board
made a change in the trail easement we requested. Eliminating the original easement and
taking a trail easement from the end of the road to the landlocked park property to the
north. Stating there was too much up-in-the-air about the Gateway Trail.
White Rock is a new development 25 acres in Scandia and 80 acres in Forest Lake. This
is on the lake just to the south of the Berry Patch(southwest of the Marine Liquor Store).
Dave will set up a property walk with the developer. Tii Gavo, major changes are
happening and so we have some time to figure out the best trail alignment. Dave will set
up another property walk with the developer.
Park Dedication—Deb will draft a statement and send it around for input and ec�itin�.
Goal to have a final recommendation as soon as possible no later than September 19 '.
Possibly call a special meeting before August 15`�'to just vote and pass it on to the Town
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� Budget—Need clarification on how much money was included in the budget for
mapping next year. Otherwise the budget is prepared for 2007 and will be adopted on
August 15`�'.
Adjourn 9:30 p:m. .
Next meeting September 11,2007
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