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PRM 08/06/2018 CITY OF FRIDLEY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING – Aug. 6, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Heintz called the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The business meeting was held at the Public Works Facility at the new civic campus, which began at 7:10 p.m., however, the pre-business meeting tour started at 5:00 p.m. outside the Public Works Facility. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Greg Ackerman, EB Graham, Mike Heintz, Dave Kondrick, Shanna Larson Others Present: Deborah Dahl, Director of Community Services and Employee Resources Jeff Jensen, Operations Manager – Streets and Parks Rich Perron, Lead Public Service Worker – Parks Maintenance Mike Maher, Director of Springbrook Nature Center Margo Numedahl, Program Supervisor Cleve McCoy, Program Supervisor Sue Johnson, Office Coordinator APPROVAL OF June 4, 2018 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Larson, to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2018 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 Aug. 6, 2018. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Larson, to approve the agenda for the Aug. 6, 2018 meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. 1. STAFF REPORT a. Recognition of Sue Johnson Chairperson Heintz presented a plaque to Office Coordinator Sue Johnson and thanked her for her 32 years of service to the City and to the Park and Rec Commission. Sue thanked the Commission as well and said she truly enjoyed working with the group and considered them family. The Commission paused for a photo with Ms. Johnson. b. Program Highlights Ms. Dahl reviewed key points from the Program Highlights, including an update on the registration software installation and features. Staff noted that the reservations for fields will be an enhancement as well as it will be more user-friendly; it will have a point-of-sale feature to assist with events at Springbrook; and will provide more access to programs on-line. Mr. Maher mentioned the summer camps at Springbrook were very successful. He mentioned the upcoming events for the Friday Night by Firelight (8/24) and Autumn Sampler (9/14). 1 Meeting Minutes – Fridley Park and Recreation Commission (Aug. 6, 2018) Chairperson Heintz complimented staff that he thought the parks looked fantastic. Mr. Perron mentioned that the parks department purchased a new lawnmower that cuts more grass more quickly and has been a great addition to the equipment. Ms. Numedahl mentioned that the summer programs are going well and that the Nickel Jamboree and Wet n’ Wild were very well attended. She added that the Summer Rocket program is averaging about 60 participants per week. Mr. McCoy mentioned that staff solicited feedback from participants and parents of the Zone and will be working those ideas and suggestions in this fall. The program will be a drop-in at Commons Park. Staff started offering Rec on the Go at Fridley Terrace and Rice Creek Townhomes where there are more than 300 kids who may benefit from the activities. Mr. McCoy added that the PALS (Police Athletic League) program will continue and staff is looking thth at adding more options for athletics for the 5 and 6 grade level. Ms. Dahl mentioned that the meeting earlier in the summer with the Fridley School District maintenance group went well and that one of the changes affected will be the skating oval may be eliminated due to lack of use. Members expressed interest in providing skating and warming house options at the new civic campus. Staff will explore the status of the pond and what amenities will be offered once the campus and grounds are open. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Parks and Civic Campus Tour Commission members and staff toured Commons Park, Springbrook Nature Center as well as the new Civic Campus and Public Works facility. Discussions were held over the challenges and future of soccer fields, the new pavilion at SNC; as well and the amphitheater at the civic campus. No action items were discussed or considered. b. Vision and Feedback Ms. Dahl asked the Commission members while staff was present to provide any feedback to staff about needs, interests and hopes for the coming year and as the team begins work on the Parks Master Plan. Chairperson Heintz was hoping for easy access and accessibilities for the parks system. Ms. Larson expressed an interest for indoor playgrounds and/or field house. Ms. Dahl asked members to provide feedback about needs or areas of support since the reorganization is almost at the six month point. No suggestions were made, however, Chairperson Heintz offered to consider it for the upcoming meeting. c. Member Resignation Vice-chair, Greg Ackerman, provided a verbal notice to the members he will be moving out of the City and will be resigning effective the end of Oct. 2018. He said he will still be involved in the community and always consider Fridley his home. He said he enjoyed serving on the commission. Mr. Kondrick thanked him and said he was going to be missed. Chairperson Heintz encouraged members to consider others who may be interested. Ms. Dahl mentioned that the City will have the application on their website for those who may want to apply. 3. ADJOURNMENT UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HEINTZ DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE AUG. 6, 2018 AT 7:55 P.M. - MEETING ADJOURNED. 2 Meeting Minutes – Fridley Park and Recreation Commission (Aug. 6, 2018)