03-07-2022
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
March 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
EB Graham
Ryan Gerhard
Ken Schultz
Shanna Larson
Mike Maher, Community Services Director
APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA FOR MARCH 7,2022
MOTION by CommissionerSchultzto APPROVE the March 7,2022meeting agenda. SECONDED by
CommissionerLarson. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 7,2022
MOTION by CommissionerLarsonto APPROVE the February 7,2022meeting minutes. SECONDED
by CommissionerGraham. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
1.49er Days Event and Committee Update by President Gordon Backlund
Community ServicesDirector Mike Maher introduced Gordon Backlund to provide an update on the
planning for 49er Days.
Gordy Backlund provided background on the event which began in 1974, with the related nonprofit
entity formed in 1978, noting that the committee meets once per month. He stated that the event
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will be held June 17, 18, and 19. He reviewed details of the work plan, schedule of events, and
budget.
It was noted that the event transitioned in the past from three days to one day, and now back to
three days. The Commission wanted to ensure the locations are clearly identified so that it is easy
for residents to find the festivities. Suggestions were made that perhaps City Hall could be used for
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overflow parking, to stop alcohol service for a length of time prior to the music ending, and to market
access to the event by bike paths.
STAFF REPORTS
2. Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report
Mr. Maher reviewed winter enrollment numbers and noted that summer programing registration is
open. He also provided a summary of February activities of the Parks and Recreation department.
3. Springbrook Nature Center Report
Mr. Maher provided an overview of the report which includes information on partnerships with local
schools to provide programing. He also highlighted recent activities and noted that summer
programing registration is open. He provided an update on purchases that have been made using
SHIP grant funds.
4. Park Maintenance and Construction Report
Mr. Maher reviewed the written report.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Graham made the MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m., SECONDED by
Commissioner Schultz. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Staple
Recording Secretary