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09.a 10.05.2026 PRC Minutes DRAFT City of Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee Monday, October 5, 2026 The Parks & Recreation Committee met on the above date at the Community Center and on Zoom. Present: Greg Zauner (Chair), Patti Ray, Amy Shattuck, and Laura Weber. Absent: Dustin Hegland (Vice-Chair). Also Present: Kyle Morell, City Administrator. Zauner called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. A quorum was present. PUBLIC FORUM None APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ray moved to approve the agenda; Weber seconded. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Zauner called for any additions or corrections to the September 14, 2026, minutes. No additions or corrections were submitted. The minutes stand approved as documented. REPORTS Chair Report - None OLD BUSINESS Vinterfest Planning – January 29 and 30, 2027 Zauner outlined the ongoing Vinterfest planning. Bolton & Menk have proposed sponsoring a coloring contest this year. Ray will organize face and rock painting activities. The City has not heard back from Osceola Medical Center or Scandia Marine Bank on the requested event sponsorships. Zauner is attempting to gather more funding for fireworks. The Committee suggested businesses she should contact. The Committee also discussed the Vinterfest buttons. Winter Recreation Events Zauner will notify Council of the Committee's intention to host a family skating event in January. Weber has spoken with a Smore’s food truck about working the event. The City and the Lions Club have committed to purchasing 100 Smore’s for the first attendees. The Committee will send a survey to the public to ask about winter and summer recreation programs they would like to see. PRC Operational Calendar The Committee reviewed the calendar and discussed adding the family skating event if it becomes an annual event. NEW BUSINESS Wind in the Pines Park Tour Discussion The Committee toured Wind in the Pines before the meeting. They noted the paths were wider and better maintained than expected. Graffiti was noted on the signs in the parking lot. Staff said they would ask Public Works to try to remove it. The committee suggested putting a “No River Access” sign at the trail entrance to notify visitors that the park does not extend to the river. The committee also suggested a “Please stay on marked trails” sign. Lilleskogen Park Clean-Up Ray suggested an Earth Day event that would help clean up some of the downed branches along the walking path in the park. The Committee will look for volunteer groups to help. October 5, 2026 Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee Page 2 of 2 AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING The proposed agenda for Monday, November 2, 2026: 1. Vinterfest Planning 2. Winter Recreation Program Discussion 3. Questions for winter and summer programs. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting b y Ray, seconded by Shattuck. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kyle Morell, City Administrator.