08-01-2022
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING
August 1, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Borman called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
EB Graham
Peter Borman
Suad Maow
Ken Schultz
Mike Maher, Community Services Director
Commissioner Maow introduced herself.
APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA FOR AUGUST 1, 2022
MOTION by Commissioner Graham to APPROVE the August 1, 2022 meeting agenda. SECONDED
by Commissioner Schultz. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
1. Approve Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of June 6, 2022
MOTION by Commissioner Schultz to APPROVE the June 6, 2022 meeting minutes. SECONDED by
Commissioner Graham. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
2. Park Plan Communications and Engagement Plan
Mike Maher, Community Services Director, presented the communications and engagement plan
developed for the Park System Improvement Plan. He confirmed that mailers would be sent city-
wide for larger community parks and more targeted mailings for neighborhood parks.
The Commission asked for details on the scale of playground replacement, what would be done with
the existing equipment, and the timeline for the projects. Mr. Maher recognized the ambitious
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schedule to fully replace four playgrounds in 2023 during the spring/summer. He stated that the
existing playground equipment would be recycled or refurbished by another organization.
3. Moore Lake Park Community Building Update
Mr. Maher provided a presentation on the proposed Moore Lake community building and relayed
the preferences on design provided by the City Council. He provided clarity on the portion of the
building that would be available for rental and the portion of the building that would be open to the
general public at all times.
The Commission asked if snow and water runoff has been considered in the design of the roof and
asked for clarity on the locations of the public bathrooms.
4. Park Entrance Sign Recommendation
Mr. Maher provided a presentation on potential park entrance signs and different design options.
He asked for input from the Commission on their preferred design and color scheme.
The Commission provided input on their design preferences and Mr. Maher noted that he will bring
back refined options at the next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
STAFF REPORTS
5. Springbrook Nature Center Report
Mr. Maher reviewed the report highlighting summer programming and recreation opportunities. He
also provided an update on a grant received through Xcel Energy.
6. Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report
Mr. Maher reviewed the report and provided details on park programming, ‘49er Days, as well as
upcoming community events.
7. Park Maintenance and Construction Report
Mr. Maher reviewed the written report.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Graham made the MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m., SECONDED by
Commissioner Schultz. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Staple
Recording Secretary