06-07-10 Minutes
CITY OF SCANDIA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Minutes of June 7, 2010
Members Present: Alex Bildeaux, Chair, Sally Swanson, Vice-Chair, Joan Benner, Tom Vogen
Members Absent: Mike Goeken, Matt Rasmussen, Edward Ruf, Dan Skupien
Guests: Laurie Monson, City Recreation Coordinator, Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator,
Pete Crum, City Council representative, and Tom Triplett, Friends of the Park, Dan Hames,
Scandia-Marine Lions, Kyle McCleary (Boy Scouts of America) and Mike McCleary
1.Call to Order.
2.Review Agenda.
3.May Minutes to be adopted at next meeting due to no committee quorum present.
Reports:
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Lilleskogen Project Update:
4. The buckthorn removal took place on Saturday, June 5 as
scheduled at Lilleskogen with many volunteers showing up. The “Sentence to Serve”
individuals are to come and remove the brush pulled and piled at the front of the park.
The next buckthorn removal day is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2010 starting at
4:00 p.m. Tom Triplett handed out a list of grant foundations that were identified as
potential money sources for Lilleskogen Park projects.
Summer Recreation Programs:
5. Laurie reported that the tennis class is full, and that the
paper has been running some ads for the summer programs. Also, Lakes Academy
School sent program flyers home with all students.
City Council Meeting:
6.Alex reported that at the May 18 City council meeting there was
discussion regarding the Olinda Trail Easement into Lilleskogen Park. The easement
abuts the Benson property and that eventually the City will need to mark and identify the
path/trail into Lilleskogen Park from Olinda. The Council did confirm this will be part of
Lilleskogen Park’s development, but would like Alex to speak with the Bensons before we
do anything within the boundaries of the easement. Alex is trying to schedule a time with
Matt to meet with the Bensons’ to discuss the marking of the easement and entry into
Lilliskogen Park.
Guest Presentation:
Dan Hames of the Scandia-Marine Lions presented an idea for a new
Taco Daze event for a possible start in 2011. The Lions are interested in having a medallion
hunt as a new event, and asked for permission and suggestions on using area parks. Those
present agreed it would be a fun new event, and further discussion will be held at other meetings.
Project Discussions:
Goose Lake Landing:
7. Anne reported that there was nothing new, tabled discussion until
next month.
Lighted Ball field Improvements:
8.The first Phase of improvements has been
completed. The interior of the concession stand is now sheetrocked and painted. There
are new window shutters also. As for the scoreboard, Kyle McCleary has asked that he
make and install a new one for his Eagle Scout project. He also thought that he might
build wooden barriers around the portable bathrooms and landscape under the scoreboard.
He will prepare a proposal and get it back to us for approval and then forwarding to the
City Council for approval. Sally to provide the information that she has on hand
regarding the sign dimensions, etc.
Friends of Scandia Parks:
9.Tom Triplett shared a listing of potential institutional
funders that submitted ideas on how the Friends can help the Park Committee and the City
on various projects. In particular, the friends are commissioning a grant writer to try and
locate funds for Lilleskogen park projects. In addition, the Friends are looking to assist
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with the June 5 buckthorn removal at Lilleskogen and would like dates for upcoming
volunteer activities. Tom told us a bit about the Gateway Trail discussions held in May
Township. Finally, Tom discussed that the Lions are interested in providing funds to
make improvements at Hay Lake Park and are looking for ideas and suggestions from
Friends of Scandia Park and the Parks and Recreation Committee on what would likely be
best out there. The Washington County Historical Society is willing to work with us on
providing possibly water to the site and pathways from the old Hay Lake Schoolhouse.
He also mentioned that Big Marine Park Reserve is beginning to work on an update to the
Master Plan. A very small portion of the Park Reserve is in the City of Scandia limits
and Scandia is monitoring the discussions regarding the updating of the Plan. Anne
mentioned that it would be in our best interest to do so, since we do provide EMS services.
Another area of interest is the warning sirens upgrades potentially benefitting others
outside of the Park Reserve.
Addresses for Parks:
10.Steve is working with the County to acquire existing park
addresses. The county has been very slow to respond and there is no new information at
this time. Tabled until next meeting.
Volunteering Schedule
11.: Next scheduled buckthorn removal at Lilleskogen Park is for
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
starting at 4:00 p.m. to dusk.
Survey matters:
12.Discussion was held regarding the remaining funds ($10,000) for Wind
in the Pines Park management plan, and possibly using some of those funds for survey
costs of the park. Sally gave the quotes that she gathered for the survey cost at Wind in
the Pines Park.
Miscellaneous Discussion:Wednesday, July 14
13. The next meeting will be held on since
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the first Monday is considered the 4 of July Holiday, and the following Monday and
Tuesday the meeting room is occupied. Also, Anne will bring to this meeting the balance
of funds in our account, and there will be discussion how funds are to be spent, etc.
Meeting adjourned.