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PRM 11/06/2017CITY OF FRIDLEY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING – NOVEMBER 6, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Heintz called the November 7, 2016 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Greg Ackerman, EB Graham, Mike Heintz, Dave Kondrick, Shanna Larson Others Present: Jack Kirk, Director of Parks and Recreation Cleve McCoy, Program Supervisor Julie Jones, Planning Manager Julie Doth, Member of Positively Fridley APPROVAL OF October 2, 2017 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Ms. Larson, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2017 MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Ackerman, to approve the agenda for the November 6, 2017 meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. 1. STAFF REPORT Program Update Mr. McCoy stated that the program Update is included in the Commission packet to provide information on programs and activities that have occurred during the month of October. A new program at Springbrook Nature Center has been the Friday Night by Firelight, a series of nature interpretive programs using the new amphitheater. One of the Friday night programs had 47 people in attendance. Mr. McCoy further stated that the annual Pumpkin Night in the Park event was held on October 21st. While the weather was a challenge that day, there were over 1900 people that attended. Due to a storm moving in, the start of the event had to be delayed a little over an hour. Many volunteers are needed each year to make the event happen and they do pumpkin carving, event set up and clean up, parking assistance and much more. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 2 Mr. McCoy stated that the Senior Program had an interesting program this month with a special presentation about Teddy Roosevelt, one of the most colorful Presidents our country has ever had. The 40 seniors who attended had the opportunity to learn about this conservation-minded President the many national park and wildlife areas he created for all of us to enjoy. Mr. McCoy further stated that the Senior Program has been having regular Green Book Fairs and the latest one had over 700 books brought in to be shared. Mr. McCoy stated that there were 922 youth that participated in the after school ZONE program and 88 teens attended a Halloween Party/Dance on October 27th. The ZONE continues to be a popular middle school age student activity. Mr. McCoy further stated that the Recreation Division sponsored some “school out day” field trips during MEA to places such as Nickelodeon Universe, a Harvest Festival, a Pumpkin Patch and the new Conquer Ninja Warrior location in Blaine. Mr. Kondrick told Mr. McCoy that the Recreation programs appear to be doing very well under his guidance and that he was proud of him for that. Ms. Larson thanked Mr. McCoy and the Recreation staff for using the passenger van to go between the two elementary schools with the after school program. By allowing students from both schools to participate in the same activity, the participation numbers have increased and kept some activities from being cancelled due to low enrollment numbers. b. Park Maintenance Report Mr. McCoy stated that the Parks Maintenance Report is provided in the agenda packet to show the work being completed in our parks this past month. The Parks workers have been busy mowing and mulching leaves in all the City parks. The fall sports programs are wrapping up for the season, but the maintenance staff did a good job preparing facilities for the programs. Mr. McCoy further stated that the Parks workers will be preparing equipment for winter storage and prepping facilities for the upcoming skating season. Mr. Kondrick stated that Mr. McCoy could tell Mr. Jensen for him that the parks look great and to keep up the good work. Springbrook Nature Center Report Mr. McCoy stated that some small touch up projects for the interpretive center at Springbrook are being completed in the next couple of weeks and that will close out the Phase One or interpretive building part of the SPRING project. Mr. McCoy further stated that the Springbrook Nature Center was expecting some grant funds of approximately $50,000 through an organization called Great River Greening. These grant funds will be used over the next few years to help control invasive plant species at the nature center. Mr. McCoy stated that the Springbrook Report provided in the agenda packet lists a number of other notable programs, activities, fundraising and other happenings at the nature center during the past month. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 3 2. NEW BUSINESS Public Art Program – Positively Fridley Mr. Kirk stated that he recently had a meeting with Julie Doth, who represents the Positive Fridley group and a new initiative promoting public art. We thought it would be a good idea if she appeared before the Parks and Recreation Commission to share the group’s ideas and the direction they are heading. Ms. Doth stated that Positively Fridley is a local volunteer organization that was formed within the past year to promote the positive aspects of Fridley. Members of the group are generally long-time residents that support this community. She has lived in Fridley for 50 years and was happy to join and help with this group. Ms. Doth further stated that as the Positively Fridley group has discussed how they can help promote various aspects of the community, there seems to be a strong feeling for public art. Public art has gained a lot of attention lately as a way for communities to identify themselves. Ms. Doth stated that the town hall public meetings held to discuss the redevelopment of the Columbia Arena site generated many good ideas for the community. The common denominator in all the discussion was that new development on this site should be something grand. It should be something that Fridley can be proud of. Public art can be seen as a positive accent for any new development at this site and that seems to be appropriate. Ms. Doth stated that the Positively Fridley group is in the early stages of forming an art plan for the City. The group’s likely initial focus would be for the new Civic Campus development. That doesn’t mean that public art could not be placed elsewhere in the City. Ms. Doth stated that the Banfill Center for the Arts has agreed to work along with the group and help guide them moving forward. Ms. Doth further stated that it would be ideal if the Public Arts subcommittee could have someone from the Parks and Recreation Commission working with them. They would like to have a variety of ages and backgrounds represented on this committee. Mr. Heinz stated that he would like to see an opportunity for local artists to display their work somewhere on the new civic campus. Ms. Doth stated that was a good idea and she would bring that back to her Public Art committee. Ms. Doth stated she wanted to keep the dialogue open with the Parks and Recreation Commission and their group would be open to a member from the Commission on their Public Art Committee. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Larson, to show support for the Public Art initiative supported by the Positively Fridley organization. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 4 Parks and Trails Chapter – Comprehensive Plan Mr. Kirk stated that the City is required to update the overall Comprehensive Plan every ten years and we are working on the Comp Plan 2040 at this time. An important component of the plan is the Parks and Trails Chapter and we would like the input of the Commission on this. Mr. Kirk stated that there were four parts of the Parks and Trails section that was sent to the Commission members in the meeting packet. The first part was on trends in parks, recreation and trails that we are seeing in our area and even on a national level. The second part identifies major overall goals for the parks and trails in the City. The next part is made up of policies related to the parks and trails. The final section being presented to you includes all the action plans to get the work completed over the next decade or so. Mr. Kirk stated that he would invite the Commission members to provide their input tonight, but also to keep reviewing these documents. More discussion on the parks and trails section will take place at the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in December as well. The overall City Comprehensive Plan is expected to go to the Planning Commission for a public hearing in December, which will provide another opportunity for input. Mr. Kirk stated that the first part of the Parks and Trails section that he would like to review with the Commission is the Trends area. The following have been identified as trends for parks and trails. Changing demographics Desire to preserve open space and other natural features Increased interest in trails for recreation and transportation Increased demand for year-round recreation and sports facilities Increased demand for Multi-sport open play areas Increased environmental awareness and protection efforts Increased demand for specialized sports and recreation facilities (i.e. mountain biking, pickleball, rock climbing, etc.) Increased interest in outdoor winter recreation opportunities (i.e. fat tire biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, etc.) Growing interest in shared equipment rental stations (i.e. kayaks, bikes, canoes, etc.) Parks being viewed as community gathering spaces Interest in themed playgrounds and special use parks All-inclusive parks with full accessibility Interest in park opportunities with pets Mr. Kirk stated that the next part of the Parks and Trails section are the goals or the desired outcomes relative to our park system and our community trails. The five goals identified at this point are as follows: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 5 Provide park and recreation opportunities for all ages who live in, work in, and visit our community. Provide a park and recreation system that meets the needs and interests of local residents by maintaining quality facilities and being responsive by keeping pace with changing facility/program trends Provide more bike/walk opportunities and keep them maintained for year round community use. Protect our natural resources in the City’s park system by implementing careful park design, sound use policies and proven maintenance practices. Use educational programs and demonstration projects to further the protection efforts. Promote Fridley as a river community by providing park and recreation opportunities that connect people to the Mississippi River resource. Mr. stated that after identifying the goals, the staff committee developed a list of policy statements that will guide the development and maintenance of the trails and park system. The policy statements for the plan are as follows and are listed in no particular priority or ranking: The City will continue to maintain all park and recreation areas to a high level of safety and cleanliness. The City will continue to develop park and recreation facilities which minimize the maintenance demands on the City. This will be done by emphasizing the acquisition of well-planned parks, quality materials, and labor saving devices and practices. When appropriate, the City should submit grant applications to obtain funding assistance for the park and recreation system from regional, state, and federal agencies, and private organizations, foundations, businesses, and individuals. The Parks and Recreation Commission will, each year, recommend the adoption of a five-year Capital Investment Plan for the parks and recreation system. The City should continue to include citizen participation in the planning and improvement of the local parks, trail, and open space system. The Parks and Recreation Commission and City staff should continue to utilize and support citizen volunteers wherever possible to help with programs, services, and beautification projects in the parks and recreation system. The City should consider acquiring sites to develop park land or create appropriate access to nearby parks for under serviced neighborhoods identified in the 2017 Parks Service Area Study. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 6 The City should continue to require park dedication of land or cash when land is platted and redeveloped for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. Wetlands and storm water ponding areas shall not be accepted as fulfillment of park dedication requirements. The City should carefully address park and trail needs as part of any future redevelopment efforts. The City should not allow conversion of park land and public open space to other uses except when no feasible alternative exists. When such conversion is unavoidable, the taking agency shall pay for replacement of equal or greater value land and facilities to serve the need of the people in that area. Fridley would cautiously consider development of any additional mini-parks in the future because of the availability of existing facilities and concerns for maintenance. The City shall continue to retain and maintain its existing mini-parks. When considering the total acreage for community parks serving the City, Fridley should include areas and facilities provided for public use by other agencies such as the public schools. The City will continue to cooperate with other governmental and private organizations in providing park, open space and recreation areas. Give high priority to the provision of public access to the River and public use of River shoreline. Ensure that park design and development will provide for a balance between function and aesthetics, including the conservation of natural resources wherever possible. Open space contributes to health and well-being of residents, business employees, visitors and the environment. The City shall preserve open space whenever possible. Open Space is considered undeveloped land in a natural state. The City will integrate Green Step Cities best practices into park design, management and maintenance. The City will integrate low impact design standards (such as pervious pavement and raingardens) for parks and trails where appropriate. The City will identify, prioritize and take steps to remedy gaps and lack of connectivity within City sidewalk and trail networks; and plan for needed changes in updates to the City’s Active Transportation Plan. The City should encourage multi-modal transportation through kayak/canoe and bike sharing programs and infrastructure installation. The City should work with partners to increase recreational access to the Mississippi River and Rice Creek. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 7 Mr. Heintz stated that as far as park and trail needs, has the City done that while planning for the new civic campus area. Mr. Kirk stated that City staff and the architects have done that and there will be park and trail amenities incorporated into the development. Ms. Jones stated that she believes that a number of the listed policies are actually action steps and could be included in that part of the parks and trails section. Mr. Kirk stated that he would next like to go through the action steps that have been identified to make this plan move forward. The action steps part of the plan is as follows: Sustaining a well-maintained parks and recreation infrastructure is a necessity for public safety. Action Step. The City should continue to maintain and implement park maintenance and upgrade plans in accordance with the capital improvements program. Parks recommended for play equipment replacement in the next 2 to 5 years are follows: Commons Park, Locke Park, Moore Lake Park Parks recommended for play equipment replacement within the next 10 to 12 year time span are as follows: Springbrook Park, Ruth Circle Park, Craig Park, Flanery Park, Logan Park, Plaza Park, Community Park, Creekview Park, Edgewater Gardens Park, Jay Park, Terrace Park, Meadowlands Park, Creekridge Park, Ed Wilmes Park, Sylvan Hills Park, Harris Lake Park, Briardale Park, Hackmann Park, Jubilee Park, Summit Square Park and Plymouth Square Park. All hard surface basketball and tennis court areas in the parks should be placed on a regular resurfacing program. Action Step. A consistent signing policy shall be developed for all park and recreation areas and buildings, to include directional and informational signs. Action Step. Implement the park redesign and trail improvements/expansions identified in the Northstar TOD Master Plan (see Appendix __) and the Islands of Peace Park Plan (see Appendix __) as redevelopment of the area occurs. Action Step. Evaluate opportunities to add more lighting and benches to the neighborhood parks in response to these amenities being given a high priority in the 2017 Citizen Survey. Action Step. The City should update a promotional map that highlights park and trails throughout the City. This map should be made available for viewing on the City’s web page and printed copy available at City Hall. 2. Visits to the Nature Center have increased significantly over the years and the City of Fridley has partnered with the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation to create and implement the S.P.R.I.N.G. (Sanctuary Protection and Renewal Into the Next Generation) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 8 Project to revitalize the 7 acre entrance area and interpretive building. The SPRING Project has four main goals: Provide additional and improved environmental and science education capabilities. Create an expanded environment to host weddings, special events and community celebrations Provide enhanced, wonderful outdoor experiences Continue to protect the park’s fragile ecosystem while still catering to the increasing number of visitors The SPRING Project is well underway and an expanded and renovated interpretive center was opened in 2016. A new amphitheater and Children’s nature based play area were opened in 2017. Action Step. Work with the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation to replace the old picnic shelter with a new picnic pavilion/outdoor classroom structure with a spring 2019 target date for completion. Action Step. Work with the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation to complete the green roof installation on the new interpretive center addition. Action Step. Improve the entrance gate and trail system at the park entrance area adjacent to the Springbrook Apartments. Action Step. Improve the entrance gate and trail system at the park entrance area adjacent to the pedestrian entrance in the southwest corner of the park. 3. Trails serve several purposes for Fridley residents, business employees and visitors. They function as a mode of transportation connecting residents to park and recreation facilities, transit stops, places of employment and shopping destinations. Trails also provide a safe place for biking, walking, jogging or other forms of recreation. The 2017 Citizen Survey results indicated support for trail connections to the neighborhood parks. Action Step. The City should continue to expand the existing trail network to service all neighborhoods and areas of the city. Action Step. Publicize the local trail system through updated maps and appropriate trail signage; include identifying the Mississippi River Trail, which runs through four of the local parks located adjacent to the Mississippi River Action Step. Continue to cooperate with other governmental and non-governmental agencies in the development of trails that complement the local system. Action Step. Construct an off street bikeway/walkway connection linking the Medtronic headquarters, through the proposed City View area, to the University Avenue corridor - from Medtronic Parkway to University Avenue. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 9 Action Step. Implement the 2017 Safe Routes to School (District 14) Plan for 7th Street and Commons Park between Mississippi Street on the north and 53rd Avenue on the south. Action Step. Evaluate expanded opportunities for walking and biking along the south side of 61st Avenue from Main Street to the Fridley High School/Middle School 4-way intersection at West Moore Lake Drive. Action Step. Pursue Safe Routes to School (District 13) funding to provide walking and biking opportunities on Matterhorn Drive, south of Interstate 694 – to North Park Elementary School and Park facilities located north of the freeway. Action Step. Pursue funding for the East River Road Corridor Plan of 2013 to expand trail and sidewalk connections. Action Step. Survey and rate trail conditions regularly and use the information to budget for needed improvements in the Capital Investment Program allocations. 4. Moore Lake Park is one of the City’s most heavily utilized park areas during the months of May through August. With recreation amenities such as the swimming beach, sand volleyball, fishing piers, picnic shelters, trails and play equipment, the park is a destination for residents and visitors to the community. To plan for better handling of the many visits to this park each year, the City enlisted the services of Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc in 2016 to assist with the development of a master plan for Moore Lake Park. (see Appendix __) The master plan documents will serve as a guide to the redevelopment and improvements to the park over the next decade. Action Step. Move the sand volleyball court area to the south end of the beach area. Action Step. Reconfigure and install a new parking lot in 2018 next to the existing beach house building. Action Step. Work with the Rice Creek Watershed District to provide shoreline restoration, infiltration basins and iron-enhanced sand filters to improve water quality at the lake. Action Step. Install a new 75 person picnic shelter in 2019 in the former location of the sand volleyball courts. Action Step. Replace the outdated playground equipment with new and modern play structures in 2018. Action Step. Remove the tennis courts and basketball court in keeping with the park master plan developed in 2016. Action Step. Remove the softball infield area and backstop, and replace with a flexible open-space multi-use field as per the master plan. Action Step. Relocate the newer fishing pier in the location of the original fishing pier to provide better fishing opportunities. Action Step. Search for a community sponsor or sponsors to help fund the splash pad amenity identified in the master plan. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 10 5. Heavy rain events in recent years have led to extremely wet conditions in some of the parks in the City. Creative solutions may be needed to provide usable park land for all or a portion of the existing park area. Action Step. Work with local watershed districts and engineering professionals to determine cost effective solutions to the water issues in Craig Park, Madsen Park and Springbrook Nature Center. 6. Natural Resource management deals with planning, controlling and overseeing the way people and landscapes interact. Being good stewards of our natural resource areas will help insure healthy park natural environments for future generations. Action Step. Work with volunteer groups to provide annual buckthorn removal programs at Innsbruck Park, Springbrook Nature Center and West Moore Lake Sand Dunes Park. Action Step. Work with the USDA Department of Wildlife to provide management of the deer herd at Springbrook Nature Center. Action Step. Work with Canada Goose Management to control the number of Canadian Geese at Moore Lake Beach and Park. Action Step. Continue to pursue funding opportunities to plant more trees in City parks and ensure that a wide diversity of tree species are planted to protect against massive loss due to disease. Action Step. Analyze the suitability of the City parks for planting alternative grass species, native perennial plantings, low mow grasses, and plants that provide habitat for pollinators and migrating birds. Consider planting these options in appropriate areas and including signage and other public education regarding the change. Mr. Kirk stated that there has been a lot of information shared this evening regarding the Parks and Trails section of the Comprehensive Plan. He would encourage Commission members to provide input on suggestions for additions, deletions or changes to this section. Feel free to contact him with any suggestions and keep in mind that the Commission will review a draft of this section at the December meeting. Mr. Heintz asked if Commission members can e-mail staff with suggestions for this section. Mr. Kirk stated that e-mail communication would be just fine. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Ackerman to approve the draft of the Parks and Trails section of the City Comprehensive plan as proposed by staff for review at this November Commission meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 11 Locke Neighborhood Park – Concept Plan Mr. Kirk stated that he wanted the Parks and Recreation Commission to be up to date on the Locke Neighborhood Park discussions that have been taking place. There have been some neighborhood meetings and discussions with Anoka County Parks regarding this issue. The original plan for the Civic Campus at the Columbia Arena site included a limited number of patio homes in the area of the soccer fields in Locke Park. The first version of the plan showed about 18 patio homes. Mr. Kirk further stated that since the first plans came out, there has been some discussion with potential developers of the patio homes regarding the number of homes for the project. The developers have stated that in order to have an effective home owners association for the patio homes, the number of homes should be in the 30 range. Mr. Kirk stated that in order to reach that number of patio homes -- near 30 or so, City staff had looked at the possibility of taking more of the park land and creating new neighborhood park amenities nearby in the part of Locke Park operated by Anoka County. Mr. Kirk showed the Commission members a map of the current Locke neighborhood park and also a concept plan for where new park facilities could be located. With the possibility of more patio homes in the area of the current park facilities, one idea was to move the neighborhood park area more to the east, just south of the existing City Garage facilities and south of existing community gardens in Locke Park. Mr. Kirk stated that Anoka County Parks operates the part of Locke Park being considered for these neighborhood facilities. They were supportive of the idea and Anoka County staff put together the concept diagram that is in front of the Commission this evening. Mr. Kondrick asked if we were getting any opposition to this idea from Anoka County Parks staff. Mr. Kirk stated that we have not received opposition from County staff; in fact, he thought they were supportive of this idea. Mr. Barnette stated that there has been some opposition to this idea from people living in the neighborhood served by this park. Mr. Kirk stated that he wanted the Parks and Recreation Commission to be aware of this concept and some of the discussion that has been taking place regarding potentially moving of the neighborhood park facilities. Mr. Ackerman stated that he wanted to clarify that there would be a park for this neighborhood. It could be moved further east, but a neighborhood park is not going away. Mr. Kirk stated yes, the plans call for continuing to have neighborhood park facilities. Mr. Barnette stated that he lives in the area and has had a lot of input given to him from residents that live in that neighborhood. He has heard from a number of neighbors that they are not in favor of taking the existing park land and the existing soccer fields away. Mr. Barnette further stated that when he and his wife moved into the neighborhood years ago, there were as many as 50 kids living there and another 50 or so across the highway. The number of children in the neighborhood now is nine. Mr. Barnette stated that the patio homes concept will serve the people his age who live in Fridley and may have need for a different style of home now, all on one level. He knows that this type of housing is needed in our community. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 12 Mr. Barnette further stated that he is at the meeting this evening representing the people who live in his neighborhood and wanted to present their view on how much they value the park. He personally thinks the patio home development is a good idea and likes the concept of providing needed neighborhood park facilities in a better location nearby. He believes this entire development on the arena site will be good for the whole city. Mr. Kirk stated that a real positive that he took out of the neighborhood meetings related to this development is that the people really value their park. They want to retain park amenities nearby for all of them to use. Ms. Larson stated that during the Columbia Arena community meetings, she was very vocal about protecting this park, even though she does not live in the area. In looking at this concept plan, she sees this as a very reasonable compromise. Ms. Larson further stated that she would advise that the small parking area on the concept plan be moved so it is closer to the playground equipment area. Mr. Kirk stated that should the City decide to relocate the neighborhood park facilities and equipment to a new area in Locke Park, he would suggest that the new area should be ready to go before the old area amenities are removed. The Commission members agreed with this suggestion. Mr. Kirk stated that as the plans for this area become more detailed, the Commission could expect to see more detail on park plans as well. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Ackerman, to support the concept plan for new neighborhood park facilities at Locke Park, as presented by staff, and that the new park facilities and equipment be in place before the older facilities and equipment are removed. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. 2018 Adult Softball League Fees Mr. McCoy stated that staff is recommending fees for the 2018 adult softball leagues. The recommended fees are comparable to those of neighboring communities and will cover the direct costs of operating these leagues. The recommended adult softball league fees are as follows: Sunday Men’s League - $710 Monday through Thursday Men’s Leagues - $780 Friday Co-Rec League - $780 MOTION by Ms. Larson, seconded by Ms. Graham, to approve the staff recommended fees for the 2018 adult softball leagues. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – November 6, 2017 Page 12 ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Mr. Ackerman seconded by Ms. Larson, to adjourn the November 6, 2017 meeting at 8:45 p.m. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE NOVEMBER 6, 2017 MEETING ADJOURNED.