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03-07-2022 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING March 07, 2022 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Center -7071 University Avenue N.E. AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.February 7, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes New Business 2.49er Days Event and Committee Update by President Gordon Backlund Old Business Staff Reports 3.Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report 4.Springbrook Nature Center Report 5.Park Maintenance and Construction Report Adjournment 2 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:March7,2022 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Mike Maher, Community Services Director Title February 7, 2022Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Background Attached are the meeting minutes of the February 7, 2022Parks and Recreation Commission. Financial Impact None. Recommendation Staff recommend the approval of the February 7, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Attachments and Other Resources February 7, 2022 Parks and Recreation Minutes. Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 3 Jufn!2/ 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 4 Jufn!2/ Park Commission 02/07/2022 Minutes Page 2 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 5 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:March, 7, 2022 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Mike Maher, Director of Community Services Title 49er Days Event and Committee Updateby President Gordon Backlund Background The Fridley 49er Days Festival is a community tradition in Fridley since 1974. The festival is planned and organized by a non-profit Board of community members. The City of Fridley staff supports the event by providing space, planning and logistical support. Committee President Gordon Backlund will provide an update on the status of the event planning, sponsorships, and areas where volunteers may be needed. Financial Impact The 49er Days Committee raises the funds needed to run the parade and festival. The City of Fridley provides staff from the Parks and Recreation Division, Public Works Department and Public Safety Department to contribute to the success and safety of the event. Recommendation No action is requested from the Commission at this time. Attachments and Other Resources Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 6 Jufn!4/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:March7,2022 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Margo Numedahl, Recreation Division Manager Title Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report Background Attached are highlights from the Recreation Division from February2022. Financial Impact None. Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources Recreation Division Highlights: February2022 Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 7 Jufn!4/ HIGHLIGHTS Recreation Division:February 2022 WinterPrograms Winterprograms began inthe end of January.Below isanupdated list ofJanuary-Februaryprograms and participation numbers.Spring classes begin in March, we are currently taking registrations. PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY Games Galore (2 classes) 8 ADULT FITNESS & ATHLETICS Zumba (2 classes) 18 Aqua Zumba11 Pickleball Skills & Drills (5Fridley;5SLP)10 ALL AGES ROX Box Funny Valentine 5 Ice Fishingfor Beginners3 Passion Pursuit9 Parks and Recreation Brochure TheMarch-April brochurewas mailed to residents beginning on February 22. This brochure contains spring and summer programs. Class Registrations Our newest brochure and e-newsletter came out on 2/22/22 and we saw an immediate increase in class registrations for Spring & Summer2022.We think that part of the increase is due to local schools being held in person again, along with declining Covid cases in the community. This edition is our largest brochure of the year and features programs from March to August. 8 Jufn!4/ Winter Pop-up Due to cold weather, we had to reschedule our original Commons Park Pop-Up from Saturday, 2/12 to Thursday, 2/17. We had a total of 20 families come out to enjoy sledding, free use of ice cocoa & hot apple cider, and wheel of fun/prizes. Our next Winter Pop- Summer summer day camp program. This year we will be offering online registration for the camp, and kids can attend one week or all 10. Online registration is all set-up, online web materials are published, and we are ready to go for our March 1 rollout. A variety of fun and different morning classes are planned for each day, along with Wednesday field trips for kids in grades K-7. Adopt-A-Park -A-Park in 2022. Registration will open to new groups in early March and we are planning an April kickoff Park Shelter Reservations We have seen an uptick in reservationsmany are thinking spring and planning ahead to reserve the Commons Park Shelter. Team Leadership Series Leaders Mike Maher, Tara Rogness and Margo Numedahl created a leadership series for the employees of the Community Services Division. Our first meeting in the series was held at Springbrook Nature Center on 2/11 and focused on what makes a leader, coaching and mastering the art of negative feedback. It was a great start to the series and well-received by all employees that participated. The next event in the series will occur in March. 9 Jufn!5/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:March7,2022 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Tara Rogness, Springbrook Nature Center Manager Title Springbrook Nature CenterReport Background Attached is theFebruary2022update from Springbrook Nature Center Financial Impact None. Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources Springbrook Nature CenterFebruary2022Update Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. : Jufn!5/ Springbrook Nature Center Park & Rec Commission Report February Highlights Naturalists have been teaching Stevenson and Hayes third graders about insulation for warm blooded creatures and snowshoeing techniques. The weather has certainly helped us test our insulative properties. th Fridley Middle School 7 graders are starting up their module on Ecology. They have learned about the basics of healthy ecosystems by playing a nature center developed card game. Next, they will learn about ecological relationships and perform a lab that simulates interactions found in nature (predation, competition, feeding preferences like generalism and niche-feeding, etc.). To round out the module, they will travel to SNC for a game of Predator Prey that spans a large area of the nature center. rd Adams Elementary 3 graders are also learning about snowshoes, exploring the natural areas on school grounds, finding animal signs and tracks galore. stnd 1 and 2 graders at Park Terrace have been learning about a variety of topics during their afterschool enrichment programs with Naturalists Cody and Ren. Interpretive Program Coordinators, Dina Cyrus and Cody Rossetti are in the process of hiring seasonal naturalist staff. We hope to have our summer staff in place soon. Hiring this season has been much more challenging this year than in the past. th from 6:30 8:30. Nearly 45 individuals braved frigid temperatures to explore the park by lantern light. st Summer camp registration opened on January 31 to record numbers of registrants. Within the first 24 hours, all of our 5-6 year old and 7-9 year old camps were full. We still have some 10-12 year old spots available, check out the SNC website for more information (www.springbrooknaturecenter.org) Upcoming this Winter Snowshoes are now available for rent as long as the snowpack holds. For just $5 per pair, you can float over snowdrifts and explore new and different areas of Springbrook. th ed to offer another Lantern Light Hike on Friday, March 11 from 6:30 8:30. Multiple trails Snowshoes will also be available for rent while supplies last. (Volunteers are needed for this event, if you are interested, please reach out to Cody Rossetti (cody.rossetti@fridleymn.gov). Junior Leaders are back! Do you know a teenager between the ages of 13 and 18 who likes to hang out with kids outside? We are looking for youth to volunteer a week at a time to help with the summer camp program. More information can be found on our website: www.springbrooknaturecenter.org 21 Jufn!5/ Grants Springbrook is working with the Recreation division on an Anoka County SHIP grant. We are excited to be looking at purchasing a fleet of bikes that will be utilized in all kinds of innovative programming across both divisions. 22 Jufn!6/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:March 7,2022 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Jeff Jensen, Operations Manager Streets, Parks, and Facilities Title Park Maintenance and Construction Report Background Attached is the Park Maintenance and Construction report forFebruary2022. Financial Impact None. Recommendation None. 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