01-04-2022
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
January 4, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Heinzcalled the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:00p.m.
PRESENT
Mike Heintz
EB Graham
Peter Borman
Ryan Gerhard
Shanna Larson
Mike Maher, Community ServicesDirector
Margo Numedahl, Recreation Program Manager
APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JANUARY 4,2022
MOTION by CommissionerGrahamto APPROVE the January 4,2022meeting agenda. SECONDED
by CommissionerBorman. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 6,2021
MOTION by CommissionerLarsonto APPROVE the December 6,2021meeting minutes. SECONDED
by CommissionerGraham. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
A.Park System Improvement Plan Task Force Progress Update and Discussion
Community DevelopmentDirector Mike Maher provided background information on the Park System
Improvement Plan, the development of the two related task forces, the progress that has been made,
and reviewed thetwo options forimplementation.
The Commission commented on how well staff did organizing the work throughout this process. It
was noted that this is a proposal and additional input will be solicited as this moves forward. The
Commission expressed support of the recommendations and plan within the report.
OLD BUSINESS
STAFF REPORTS
A. Springbrook Nature Center Report
Mr. Maher provided an overview of the report and highlighted upcoming events, winter hours,
summer camp registration, and grants received for new programs.
B. Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report
Recreation Program Supervisor Margo Numedahl reviewed the Recreation Division Annual Report
highlighting the different recreational program offerings for 2021. She also recognized staff, both
past and present, for their efforts during 2021.
The Commission commented that it is great to see so many recreation program opportunities
following COVID and thanked staff for the excellent work. It was confirmed that some of the virtual
programming will continue because of the success.
C. Park Maintenance and Construction Report
Mr. Maher summarized the written report.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Graham made the MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m., SECONDED by
Commissioner Larson. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Staple
Recording Secretary