02-07-2022
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
February 7, 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
Eric Evanson
Peter Borman
Ryan Gerhard
Ken Schultz
Mike Maher, Director of Community Services
APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 7,2022
MOTION by CommissionerSchultzto APPROVE the February 7,2022meeting agenda. SECONDED
by CommissionerEvanson. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FOR JANUARY 4,2022
MOTION by CommissionerBormanto APPROVE the January 4,2022meeting minutes. SECONDED
by CommissionerEvanson. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
A.Anoka County SHIP Grant for Fridley Bike Fleet
Mike Maher, Director of Community Services,stated that the City of Fridley has the opportunity to
accept a SHIP grant for a fleet of bicycles that could be used for recreational programing and
provided additional details on thegrant andproposed program.
The Commission asked about ongoing maintenance of the fleet, whether there would be
opportunities to use the bikes in the winter months, the number of bikes that would be considered
to be a fleet, and whether helmets would be part of the fleet. It was also asked as to how Fridley was
selected for the grant.
Mr. Maher provided options for ongoing maintenanceandpossible winter use of the fleet. He
estimatedbetween 15 to 20 bicycles in the fleetand confirmed that helmets would be an eligible
expense. He stated that although they envision partnerships with other communities as part of the
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program, they have not delved into the details of what those agreements may look like. He explained
that staff has explored alternative programing options and in discussion with Anoka County found
out the City would be eligible for the grant.
MOTION by Commissioner Schultz to support the Anoka County SHIP Grant for the Fridley Bike Fleet.
SECONDED by Commissioner Evanson. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
A. Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report
Mr. Maher reviewed highlights from the report.
B. Springbrook Nature Center Report
Mr. Maher provided a summary of the report.
C. Park Maintenance and Construction Report
Mr. Maher reviewed the written report. He provided details on the cross-country ski trail locations,
noting that they are being utilized.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Borman made the MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m., SECONDED by
Commissioner Evanson. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Staple
Recording Secretary