09-13-10 Minutes
CITY OF SCANDIA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Minutes of September 13, 2010
Members Present: Alex Bildeaux, Chair, Sally Swanson, Vice-Chair and Secretary, Mike
Goeken, Tom Vogen, and Dan Skupien
Members Absent: Joan Benner, Matt Rasmussen
Guests: Laurie Monson, City Recreation Coordinator, Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator, Tom
Triplett, Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails, Pete Crum, City Council Liaison
1.Call to Order.
2.Review Agenda.
3.Approve Minutes (approved July and August).
Reports:
Lilleskogen Project Update:
4.Alex reported on the meeting that Alex, Sally and Matt had
with the Bensons regarding the easement off of Olinda into Lilleskogen Park. The
Bensons are not against the development of the Park, but believe that further development
inside the Park should occur prior to actually marking this entrance to the Park. In
addition, they mentioned the overall concern of the parking issues related to having an
entrance off of Olinda, and activities in the Park which occur late at night. The
Committee discussed their concerns, and is going to try and develop/mark the trails inside
the Park more fully, but prior to marking the easement entrance to the Park off of Olinda.
We will need to work with Steve Thorp to measure the easement distances, etc. Path
materials discussed were rock and wood chip. Cutting the sod out would be necessary to
make the path.
Summer Recreation Programs:
5. Laurie has prepared a survey to send to parents whose
children participated in summer classes offered. The survey was reviewed and approved
by the Committee. There was discussion regarding Camp Lakamaga and how successful
our alliance has been with them, Laurie mentioned that they will also be offering winter
programs and they are open to the public. We think it is a good idea to do some
marketing/advertising for them. There was also long discussion on the use of
PayPal/credit card payment for public programs. The city does not have that capability at
this time to accept credit card payments for anything. It is very costly to provide this
service and there are considerations regarding security issues at City Hall.
City Council Meeting:
6. Anne will prepare a resolution asking for $5,000 for the Wind in
the Pines survey costs. In addition, Anne will provide Committee members with ice rink
information to review prior to the next meeting. We will need to discuss procedures for
the upcoming season.
Guest Presentations:
Tom Triplett of Friends of Scandia Parks
: Tom reported that Jake Otto is interested in
assisting with the Hay Lake walkway project to obtain his Eagle Scout badge, and that Brent
Peterson with the Historical Society will assist with placement of the walkway. The Scandia Fire
Department has power washed the Hay Lake Shelter to prepare it for staining. Note, the City
Council needs to adopt a resolution which accepts the donation of stain and labor prior to the
actual painting out at the Hay Lake Shelter.
Tom also reported that Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails signed up 14 new members at their
Taco Daze booth.
Project Discussions:
Taco Daze (Dodgeball Summary):
7.Dodgeball ran fairly smoothly and was considered a
success. The adult category again had the most teams with 8 signed up and 7 participating.
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Next group with the most teams was 7-9 graders. A thought for next year that would be
fun is to have a design contest for the championship t-shirt. The t-shirts are looked at as a
badge of honor.
Scoreboard Replacement – lighted ball field:
8. We have had no contact with Kyle
McCleary the Boy Scout interested in this project for his Eagle Badge.
Park Signs and Addresses:
9. Price quotes were given to Anne for signage at Wind in the
Pines, Hay Lake and the Lighted Ball Field.
Vinterfest:
10.It was mentioned that we need to start preparing for this event.In particular
if we are going to try and expand at all the amount of activities.
Volunteering Schedule
11.: Next scheduled buckthorn removal at Lilleskogen Park is for
Thursday, September 23, 2010
starting at 4:00 p.m. to dusk.
Meeting adjourned until October 4, 2010.