11-01-10 Minutes
CITY OF SCANDIA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Minutes of November 1, 2010
Members Present: Alex Bildeaux, Chair, Sally Swanson, Vice-Chair and Secretary, Tom Vogen,
Joan Benner
Members Absent: Matt Rasmussen
Guests: Laurie Monson, City Recreation Coordinator, Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator, Tom
Triplett
1.Call to Order.
2.Review Agenda.
3.Approve Minutes (approved October). Accept resignation of Dan Skupien.
Reports:
Lilleskogen Project Update:
4.No updates, but discussed various labor options to
eradicate buckthorn. The MN Conservation Corps., boy scouts, etc.
Recreation Programs:
5. Laurie reported that the skating program flyers were prepared and
will be distributed after Community Ed reviews and approves them. The school bus will
drop students off at the rink after school to attend a program. We are currently taking ice
rink attendant applications.
City Council Meeting:
6. The Council did not approve our entire recommended fee hike
for usage by hockey teams, in particular those that are from outside Scandia. Approved a
fee hike to $150 for reserved ice time for the season, and no reservations on week-ends.
The grant application to Washington County was approved.
Guest Presentations:
Tom Triplett President of Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails – Funding
Plan. Tom discussed that the Friends group is looking for funds from various sources to use in
Lilleskogen and other park projects. He also mentioned that he has been working with the Lions,
and he is a Lions member, on getting some financial backing and labor from them for Hay Lake
Park and Lilleskogen. They are just looking to us to provide plans. Jake Otto, who is working
for his Eagle Scout badge, is preparing a plan for Hay Lake to connect the park to the Hay Lake
School. There was some discussion about dogs in Wind in the Pines Park, and talk of the
Gateway Trail progress.
Project Discussions:
Grant Opportunity Update:
7.The Grant application for the Washington County money
has been updated and submitted (bike route maps and signage monies). Anne thought it
had turned out well.
Signs:
8. Sally will circulate pictures. Sherri Buss at TKDA may assist with long term
planning for signs, when we receive the grant money from Washington County if our
application is accepted.
Lighted Ball Field grills
9.- Matt: Sally circulated information, but this has been tabled
.
until Spring
Vinterfest
10.:Sally reminded people of some ideas that were given out last year that might
be implemented this year, such as a chili cook-off, treasure hunt, bingo, etc. Everyone is
to come with their ideas to the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned until November 1, 2010.