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PRM 06/05/2017 CITY OF FRIDLEY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING – JUNE 5, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Heintz called the June 5, 2017 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mike Heintz, Greg Ackerman, EB Graham, Dave Kondrick, Shanna Larson Others Present: Jack Kirk, Director of Parks and Recreation Cleveland McCoy, Program Supervisor Margo Numedahl, Program Supervisor APPROVAL OF MAY 1, 2017 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Larson to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2017 meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JUNE 5, 2017 MOTION by Ms. Larson, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to approve the agenda for the June 5, 2017 meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. 1. STAFF REPORT a. Program Update Mr. Kirk stated that the Program Update is a report of activities and programs in the Parks and Recreation Department during the past month. In addition to the programs over the past month, staff has been busy preparing for the summer activities. b. Park Maintenance Report Mr. Kirk stated that he included a written Park Maintenance Report from Operations Manager Jeff Jensen for this month in the agenda packet. Once the park workers get the initial clean up of parks completed in the spring of the year, they focus on getting all the softball, soccer and baseball fields prepared for games and practices. They are also busy keeping picnic facilities in good condition and mowing all the parks and right-of-ways. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - June 5, 2017 Page 2 c. Springbrook Nature Center Report Mr. Kirk stated that the Nature Center has hired Mary Morris, a full-time Interpretive Specialist. Mr. Kirk also stated that work on Phase II of the Spring Project is going well. The amphitheater is nearly complete and has been landscaped. Mr. Kirk stated that acoustical panels have been installed in the reception area of the interpretive center and are working well to control noise. d. Fridley 49er Days Mr. Kirk stated that the agenda packet includes the schedule for the 2017 Fridley 49er Days activities. He invited the Commission members to participate in the 49er Days activities this year. e. Springbrook Nature Center Amphitheater and Nature Play Area Grand Opening Mr. Kirk stated that the Grand Opening Celebration for the Springbrook Nature Center th amphitheater and nature play area will be on Saturday, July 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be a dedication ceremony at 1:15 p.m. The Commission members are invited to participate. f. Mr. Kirk announced that Elizabeth Graham has been selected to become the newest member of the Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Park Service Area Study Mr. Kirk stated that a draft copy of the 2017 Park Service Study is included in the agenda packet. He stated that the commission should look through the information and make recommendations for additions, deletions or changes. The commission will have an additional discussion on the park study at the August meeting. If the commission agrees with the plan, it would be appropriate for the commission to approve this at the August meeting. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Ms. Larson, seconded by Mr. Ackerman to adjourn the June 5, 2017 meeting at 7:53 p.m. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE JUNE 5, 2017 MEETING ADJOURNED.