12-05-2022
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING
December 5, 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
Ken Schultz
Shanna Larson
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 6, 2022
MOTION by Commissioner Larson to APPROVE the December 6, 2022 meeting agenda. SECONDED
by Commissioner Schultz. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
2. Approve Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of November 7, 2022
MOTION by Commissioner Graham to APPROVE the November 7, 2022 meeting minutes.
SECONDED by Commissioner Larson. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
3. Moore Lake Playground Design
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, summarized the community engagement results noting
that Option B stood out as a favorite. He stated that the refined design uses the favorite elements
from Option B to configure into the park setting and presented the updated site plan. He reviewed
the playground budget, comparing that to the overall budget for the park project. He also provided
refined images for the community building design, noting that they are still preliminary in nature.
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MOTION by Commissioner Larson to APPROVE the Moore Lake Park final design and proposal for
the park and playground as submitted by Flagship Landscape and Structures. SECONDED by
Commissioner Graham. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
The Commission noted construction equipment in the park and asked for an update. Mr. Maher
replied that mobilization has begun for the sand iron filter that will be installed to improve the water
quality in Moore Lake. He noted that demolition will also begin of the existing building onsite.
STAFF REPORTS
4. Springbrook Nature Center Report
Mr. Maher provided an overview of the fall season activities at the nature center and upcoming winter
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activities. He also advised of planned maintenance which will close the center from December 24
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and January 2.
5. Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report
Mr. Maher provided an overview of the report, highlighting youth and adult programing and
activities.
6. Park Maintenance and Construction Report
Mr. Maher reported that the department has been working on getting the ice rinks setup, and
weather cooperating, the rinks may be open earlier than anticipated. He reviewed the other activities
the department has been working on recently.
Mr. Maher noted that two members of the Commission have expiring terms and thanked
Commissioner Larson and Commission Gerhard for their contributions to the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Larson made the MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m., SECONDED by
Commissioner Graham. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Moore
City Clerk