2-4-13 MinutesCity of Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee
February 4, 2013
Members Present: Alex Bildeaux (Chair), Mike White (Vice -Chair), Matt Rasmussen, Greg
Zauner, Pam Arnold, Dan Lee (City Council Representative)
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Kristina Handt (City Administrator), Tim Kieffer (Maintenance Superintendent)
and Judi Negus (Office Assistant/Recreation Coordinator)
Chair Bildeaux called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
No public comments were made.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by White, seconded by Zauner, to approve the Agenda. The motion carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by White, seconded by Zauner, to approve the January 7, 2013 minutes. The
motion carried 5-0.
REPORTS
Chair's Report
Bildeaux stated there was nothing to report.
Staff Report
Handt reported the City Council voted to appoint Lee as liaison for the Parks and Recreation
Committee and shared an updated listing of Committee members. Handt also reported the
Scandia Community Market will meet on February 21, 2013.
Handt reminded Committee members of the City's purchasing policy. City Council needs to
approve purchases over $5,000. Handt, Kieffer, and the Fire Chief are authorized to approve all
other purchases. White suggested a monthly report from the Treasurer would be helpful to keep
purchases within the budget.
Handt reported the results from Vinterfest contests would be posted on the City's website as well
as the City's Facebook page. Arnold suggested the Committee recap and evaluate Vinterfest
2013. The Committee agreed to add a Vinterfest recap to the March 4, 2013 meeting agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
Scandia Parks and Trails Sign Program
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Bildeaux stated the Committee needs to determine guidelines versus requirements for signage
while considering the versatility in our parks. Arnold shared the importance of ensuring our
standards meet future needs for continuity and suggested the need for coherent signage.
The Committee agreed each sign should require the City logo, "City of Scandia," "All City
Ordinances Apply", two supports, emphasize the type of location, and multiple signs would be
acceptable.
The Committee agreed a map, rosemaling, and hours of operation would be optional.
Arnold stated the parks signs should subscribe to the same standards as other City signs. Arnold
suggested the size, color, form, and space between letters could be defined in the guidelines.
Arnold agreed to provide recommendations for signs at a future meeting.
Scandia Parks and Trails Native Plant Program
Handt shared a copy of Screening and Landscaping Section from Chapter 2 of the Development
Code and asked if the Committee wanted more restrictive guidelines requesting or requiring
native plants in City parks and recreational areas. Arnold stated that native plants contribute to
soil health, are low maintenance, and prevent erosion. Arnold agreed to develop a directory with
the help of Karen Schik. The directory would serve as a visual guide as well as list our preferred
natural and native plants. Motion by White, seconded by Zauner, to approve Arnold
preparing a list of preferred native natural plants to present at a future meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Selection of Chair and Vice -Chair for 2013
Motion by White, seconded by Arnold, to appoint Zauner as Chair. The motion carried 5-
0.
Motion by Arnold, seconded by Zauner, to appoint Rasmussen as Vice -Chair. The motion
carried 5-0.
Discuss Process to Create 2013 Strategic Action Plan
Handt questioned if the Committee should develop and recommend a strategic action plan to
establish priorities for the future. Committee members agreed once the Committee identifies the
priorities the Committee would invite community partners to a future meeting to discuss the
priorities and welcome feedback.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING
The Committee recommended the following items for the March 4, 2013 PRC meeting:
Set priorities for Strategic Action Plan
Ironman Bike Ride
Vinterfest Recap
Bildeaux wanted to publicly thank Vogen for his contributions to the Committee.
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ADJOURNMENT
White, seconded by Zauner, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judi Negus
Office Assistant/Parks & Rec Coordinator